Stories about Mythological Monsters–Heights High BioLit Class Project
Byakko by Jameel Gaskins
The wind whipped across the mountain, swirling up the jagged rocks up to the Throat of the World. Azure sat atop his throne at the summit of the mountain as snow pounded against the smooth, glossy, royal blue scales armoring his large body. The elegant beast’s long, slender body coiled around the base of the ancient throne with his thin, yet powerful wings relaxed against himself. A deep exhale flowed from his nostrils as the dragon’s eyes slowly opened. With a grunt, Azure raised his head, looking out over the land as he stretched his great wings, blowing off the layers of snow that had collected during his slumber and then pushing himself up onto his four legs as his long slender tail unraveled from the throne. He inhaled deeply, filling his lungs with air then let it all out with a roar that shook the mountain itself. He drew his wings back, gathering air beneath them. Then with a powerful flap, Azure pushed of the ground. He flew high into the air rising high above the clouds before tilting his nose forward and diving back down with unimaginable speeds. With merely feet left before connecting with the earth below him, Azure spread his wings causing him change directions and kicking up a flurry of snow beneath him. He flew out over a small town and once again gathered air in his chest. Below, a woman happened to look up and see the dragon, speeding toward her and screamed, dropping all of her belongings and running in terror. With a great breath, Azure let out a storm of fire over the village, scorching everything caught in its wrath. As the people beneath fled from his fire, the dragon landed on top of a large village house and let out another great roar, shattering the nearby windows and vibrating the earth below, announcing to the land his reign of terror has begun…
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