Arad stood at the base of the mountain, looking deep into its heart with his burning purple eyes as the rain and hail pelted him like they were going for his life. But the mighty dragon didn't even flinch, standing still like an unmovable statue.
Faint purple glimmer pulsed beneath his skin, soon turning into pure darkness. The rain droplets started evaporating the moment they got close, and Arad's body contorted. As if sensing his presence, the storm grew stronger, striking him with a lightning bolt to the head.
Arad didn't seem to care as his body kept transforming, and soon a massive black dragon was there, slowly walking toward the mountain while being stoned by the storm and lightning.
Merlin was standing at the mountain's peak, Zephyr's cube floating in her hand. The first stage started, Arad must get into the mountain and reach the overgod's dead heart. But that's easier said than done.
