It was time. The guards chained you to a rock at the cave entrance and left quickly down the mountain. Every year a sacrifice was made to the dragon in order to keep the town safe. It was an honor to be chosen… in theory.

A low growl sounded from inside the cave and then a booming voice echoed “You’re the sacrifice this year? Interesting.” The black dragon came into view from inside the cave. The heavy weight of magic filled the air and the shackles opened. The voice boomed again “Follow me.”