Chapter 9: New secrets

Previously, the Dragon Guardians acquired the first fragment out of 6 to stop McFist and Viceroy from letting them fall into the wrong hands of the sorcerer. After a battle with a corrupted robo-ape who got tainted by the dark power, victory was secured...for now.

The next day...

Randy and Howard are checking their lockers when a note dropped out of their lockers each and onto their feet in front of them. They picked it up and it read.

Meet me at my metal shop after school at 4pm for you to know some new secrets. I will be waiting.
Your regards.
Smith

Both stared at each other and smiled in excitement.

After school and outside the metal shop...

The duo are waiting outside for the others to arrive when they showed up. "What took you people so long?" Howard asked them. "Long story but we got the message only after school." Theresa answered. "But we got ours this morning." Randy replied. "So how did you get it?"

"I found it in my sports bag after my Twirling practice."

"I found it in my office."

"Found it in my locker after my Track and Field."

"And found it with my valuables after swimming practice." Each of them gave their comments and then, the door opened and the swordsmith let them in.

Once they're inside, "Okay Mr Smith. You have something to tell us? It's a new secret right?"

"Just follow me." They followed him to his blacksmith area and there, "Just yesterday, I found something very ancient."

"What does it rhyme with, 'accident?' All stared at Howard. "Oh c'mon you all don't get the joke or what?"

"None of them do but yes, I found it by accident. Gather all of you." All gathered as Smith took out a scroll and unscrolled it. "Now listen all of you as I tell you some new secrets of the Dragon Guardians." All were amazed as he began.

"In ancient times during the chaos and destruction of the Sorcerer and his dark weapon. The guardians needed a greater power to counter his dark power. They sought a sagacious sage who has given them the key to use the greater power to defeat the sorcerer. He gave them 6 Dragon Pearls that contain unimaginable power given to them. Once they used it, they unlocked greater potential hidden in them and using it, they battled the enemy countless times defeating him and once, he's powerless, the leader used all 6 elements and finished him off for good."

"That's it? So short?"

"Short and ancient ninja." Smith finished as he kept the scroll back. "So what's the hidden potential in those dragon pearls?" Heidi asked him. "You will find out in no time. Currently, they are hidden around Norrisville just like the artefacts but by will, they will be summoned when you need them soon enough."

"How is that possible?" Ariel wondered as all were in thoughts. "Once, they sense your potential, they will answer your call and aid you in battle in a special manner." answered Smith. "So what's the specialty in the dragon pearls?" asked Theresa. "You'll find out in no time. Now, move!" All knew what that meant so they left his metal shop.

Outside, "Gee Cunningham. Our roles will be more challenging as I thought."

"As the days go by, our roles will be like that true."

"And it beats me to wonder about the potential part? What will happen if we have that? Will I get to roast more robot with my power and at the same time roast some chicken form Clucky's?"

"You talk about food too much buddy." Just then, Smith reappeared again. "There's one more thing you need to know, get back in!" So they did. Once all are back in, "The Dragon Pearls inside all have a dragon spirit."

"Spirit?" the guardians exclaimed. "Yes. The spirits reside in the pearls. Once they sensed your potential, they will answer your call and enter into your dragon blades thus, the spirit will rest in your weapons and when you need the greater power, they will awaken and support you in battles."

"Does the sorcerer have a spirit too?" asked Crash. "Yes. It's extremely dangerous and chaotic. That is why the leader needs the power of all 6 elements to conquer and vanquish the great evil in this vile demon because the power in his dragon pearl is corrupt and tainted with way too much evil."

"You speak too much evil too which means you kept saying the word. 'evil' a lot." said Randy. Smith stared at him with one of his eyebrows raised. "Now if you excuse me, I got to close my workshop. Buzz off!" They quickly left the place. "Interesting. Spirits? Hmmm..." Randy was in deep thought as Howard interrupted him. "So let me guess Cunningham. Thinking of what the swordsmith said about spirits? Well, looks legendary to me."

"True. And this greater power really makes me wonder what will it be?"

"Wasn't I talking about that just now before the swordsmith interrupted?"

"No. You were talking about roasting." Heidi answered. All chuckled about it. "Well, our destiny awaits us. If what Smith said about the dragon pearls and the spirits inside are true. Then, I hope the time has come for us to see it like the old saying. "Seeing is believing." said Randy.

"And we will see the truth about the new secrets when we see it." finished Theresa and all agreed as they left the school to hang out together for fun.

I apologize for not updating this story for a long time since I was too busy with some stuff like the other stories I'm currently focused on. Plus, this might be one fo the few chapters that might have to be short I guess but the next chapter will be long. Well, gotta go. Smokebomb!