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Rift snarled as he felt the power again attempt to take control. He felt the urge as he had for years to give in and let it detonate. It was excruciating for him. "Why would they make me regain this?"

"You need it save your family."

The voice he heard was one he knew well. But his attention was directed elsewhere when a scene formed around him. A city was in ruins. Corpses lined the streets and buildings lay crumbled into nothing. His heart quickened as he recognised it as Dragon's Claw. Which version of it was confirmed as he noticed the statue in the middle. Only the figure of Void was still present, with his being reduced to rubble.

"And we thought that would be difficult?" Shara laughed as she met up with two other dragons, Dark Rift and Carmine. "I honestly thought it would be a bigger fight."

Dark Rift smirked and dropped the body of the silver drake. "All it took was to eliminate his mate and he stopped fighting. The mighty Light Messenger, how disappointing. I apologise my Queen. I know you wanted him to track down his Guardian."

Rift stared dumbfounded at the discovery that his cousin had been killed so easily.

"Meh, we didn't leave enough civilians for an attempt to reform the Guardians. The Dragon Realms are mine." The turquoise dragoness smiled proudly. "Carmine, how did things go with Sithris?"

The red drake bowed. "I'm proud to announce that his head is now on a spear. Little guy was frozen in fear when Riften here killed Silvus, so it was easy." He held out a pair of goggles and melted them with a fire breath.

Rift trembled in pain, Silvus was a horrible shock, but losing his mate, that struck a familiar nerve.

The mad queen giggled. "Not bad, the hatchling was quick to fall, and the Wind Guardian simply gave up. She's now in dark crystal restraints. I give her to you Commander. Use her like the wretch she is"

The orange drake's anger rose to a boiling point. He wanted to kill them. He would destroy them. He lunged, trying to land deadly strikes, only for faze right through them. He roared in rage and helplessness, collapsing in defeat. He clutched his head with his paws and screamed at the sky. "I can't take this! If you want me to fight, I'll fight!"

The scenery faded away, replaced with a blurry snow area. Rift panted and looked around, realizing what the area was. Dante's Freezer, an ice island where he had nearly blown himself up, got impaled in the chest by multiple dragons, and died. He released a small growl at his current location.

"You've come a very long way."

Rift's head swiveled around, eyes locking with a pair of amber orbs. His eyes widened. The dragon before him was much larger, the same size as his late Guardian companions, but slightly shorter. The drake had deep red scales covering his massive muscles, and yellow adorning his chest, wings and swept back horns. The elder smirked.

"But you have much more to go, my son."

The orange drake smiled and clung to the older dragon. A large wing lowered around him and hugged tightly. Rift relaxed, enjoying the comfort of the drake that raised him. "I missed you dad..."

Void rumbled softly and bowed. "I missed you too Rift. Had I known the things I know now back before Dragon's Claw fell, I would not have done what I did. I'm sorry for that. I'm just glad you found your own path."

Rift looked at the ground. "I failed so many times. I killed so many, let Kara and Zapras die, let the Guardians fall, submitted to Shara, and almost killed Silvus and Sithy."

"Son, you were always going to have massive struggles." Void sighed. "You control it better, but you have my temper, and your mother's drive. You helped defeat the Purple Dragon of Legend. You became the Guardian of Fire, brought Kara back from the grave, found two mates, and had a beautiful daughter. You've had amazing accomplishments, but they will always be balanced by hardships and defeats."

Void sat down on his haunches. "You've always turned things around when things got bad. What you saw were the past and a future if you do not help them."

The orange drake snarled softly. "Shara said she knew mom. That's how, she killed her, a weakened and gravid dragoness just trying to protect her egg..."

The red drake nodded. "And I let her in. That's why I could never tell you the full story. I wanted to off myself so many times, but I had a reason to live." He poked a claw at Rift's side, drawing a small "eep!" from the youth.

Rift looked up at him. "Why did you make me learn Supernova again? I was finally free from it."

"You need it." Void admitted. "You and I never learned to control it. It's such an overwhelming power that all we could really do was to push it down. Unfortunately Shara used that to her advantage and infused it with dark magic, so it controlled you. It's time you learned to control it."

The orange drake blinked. "How do I go about that? I'm struggling as is now to keep it from taking over." His mind trailed back years ago, when he first met Alex and Cynder. This fucking, power, is more of a fucking curse!

Void smirked. "You have the ability. When you got revenge on Pyrite for Kara's death, and when you fought Silvus for your guardian trial. You were able to harness that power."

Rift's maw gaped in understanding. "How do I master it then? I need to know dad."

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The red dragon's eyes softened. "Pain son... Pain." He didn't give his son a chance to process his words as his paw connected to his face, knocking Rift to the floor. "Everyone is going to die unless you let go."

Rift winced as he struggled to his paws. For a spirit, Void hit harder than anyone ever had. He gasped as his father walked up to him and slammed his head to the ground, putting more and more pressure on his skull. The orange drake screamed in pain.

"Sithris is going to die by your dark half's tail blade. His last thought will be about his mate letting him suffer and die." Void snarled harsh truths. "Kara is going to be restrained and used as Carmine's pleasure toy, just like the apes did before they killed her."

The orange drake found the strength to force Void off. He growled and lunged, only for Void's tail to wrap around his neck and squeeze. He gagged for air as his throat was closed.

Void looked him in the eyes. "Silvus will be forced to watch his mate and unborn child be dissected alive while Neala is consumed by Shara's dark magic. Do you want that?"

Rift lashed at the tail, finding that everything bounced. His mind started to shut down from the lack of oxygen.

"Let it go son. Or else everything you care for will die."

The orange dragon did. Eyes shot open as a surge of strength flowed through him, easily breaking out of Void's hold. His body began to glow, getting brighter and brighter.

Void gulped. "Now think about what you're fighting for. Without you, they're all gone. Force Supernova into your control."

Rift snarled as two forces collided in his mind. Supernova was trying to detonate, while Rift tried to defeat it. He shook his head and staggered around, realising his mind was slipping. "I'm losing it!"

An image flashed through his head. It was six years ago. He, Sithris, and Kara being curled together and staring in love and pride as they looked upon their newly hatched daughter. That was the happiest moment of his life, one that would be ruined if he didn't win.

With renewed vigor, Rift's mind pushed his all at Supernova, slowly engulfing it as he forced it into his control. His mind felt expanded, and his body felt re-energized. Then the power hit him.

Rift roared in an overwhelming mix of victory and power. His muscles bulked back up and his eyes changed to a mix of different oranges, flickering like flames. The shattered horns on his head began to grow, regaining their old length. Licks of blue flames flowed around him. With a final roar, a massive stream of blue fire flowed from his maw.

With a pant, the orange dragon looked to his father with a confidence he had lost long ago. "I won't let them die."

Void smiled proudly. "I told you you always follow through. You've always made me proud son, and I know you'll continue to do so."

Rift closed his eyes as the flames faded away and his eyes became blue again. He sighed in exhaustion. "Thank you dad, I needed that push."

The large drake smiled. "There's no fighting allowed here, but Delfini made an exception for her brother." He winked and smiled as another dragon walked up behind Rift. "I think it's time you met someone son."

The orange drake tilted his head before spinning around. His maw gaped as he saw his mother for the first time in person. He couldn't stop a few getaway tears.

Ravine gave him the warmest smile. "My baby is all grown up." She looked at Void. "He looks so much like you."

The male drake chuckled. "He looks like us. He has your muzzle and eyes." He blinked as he noticed the cloth around his son's neck and smiled. "And your blanket."

The shadow dragoness giggled, spinning the fabric around so that the majority hung over his chest. "There, it looks perfect on you."

Rift said nothing, leaning against her and taking in his mother's love. Void joined in, giving their son the family embrace he had never had. Rift smiled and looked at them. "I'm happy you two were reunited."

Ravine chuckled. "Well your dad was too stubborn. Like father like son I guess."

A figure slowly faded in as Delfini hung her head. "I'm sorry, but time is up. Rift, I need you to come with me."

The orange drake whined and looked to his parents. "Is there any way I can see you again." His eyes were moist. "I don't want to go yet."

The shadow dragoness licked his cheek and smiled at Void. "Of course. Have Silvus and Delfini set it up. We'd like to meet our granddaughter."

Rift smiled and nodded, giving both big hugs. "I love you too." The parents smiled back. "We love you too."

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All eyes were on Rift as he and Delfini returned back to the Ancestor's Rise. He immediately gave Sithris and Kara a passionate kiss. He gave Neala a kiss on the cheek, and Silvus a big hug.

He said nothing as he stepped up to the Fire Orb. He placed a paw on it, the orb once again becoming a bright orange. His new control over Supernova kicked in, smirking at his family with new confidence.