AN: This chapter has a bit of fluff towards the end. There will be other fluff filled chapter to come, but again there won't be as many as there was in the last arc.

As always folks, thank you for reading thus far. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to voice them. Still confused as to why you guys are so quiet after reading each chapter.

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"Suun," my voice came out in a growl, as a small orb of iron flowed around my person. More iron, in liquid form, flowed from the ground below and into the orb. This caused it to grow in size until it had absorbed all that was available to it. Once completely absorbed, my free clawed hand swirled about the object, creating a creature from my own mind. This creature was none other than a dragon, perhaps the first this world's generation would ever come to know, as all others have not been seen since the time of their world's journey into the Abyss.

Energies of crimson, violet, and emerald erupted from beneath my clawed hand, as it blurred to reshape the creature over and over, again and again. From the tip of its snout, to the end of its tail, this dragon was covered in carefully sculpted leaf shaped scales all about its body. The skull of which was shaped into a regular dragon's, but with nearly a dozen horns curving backwards and up from upon its top. This, in essence, created something akin to a crown, as it would be such a creature once completed.

The neck itself was long and thick, as was its chest, forearms, and claws. Then came its lower body, of which was still thick, but less so. Perhaps if one were to look closely they would spot the subtle differences, but who would wish to come close to such a dangerous creature willingly? The tail itself, though thick at the base, became thinner the closer it came to the tip. Of which folded out to create a sort of fan for it to turn in the air above.

Yes. This metallic dragon would indeed fly, as more iron flowed up from the ground below. Although it was red from the blood of the slaughtered, it did not bother me in the least, as it was used to craft three pairs of wings for the creature before my person. A pair of large, scaled wings were grafted upon its shoulders, whereas the latter two pairs were placed upon the center of its spine, and towards the base of its tail. Such a creature is indeed odd, but it was what I desired in the first dragon upon the world of Azara. Thus, it would remain so.

The next course of action would be to give it a way to use a breath attack of some sort. Not knowing which to decide upon, I chose them all. Of which were flame, ice, steam, poison, lightning, healing, and death. Yes, it was a bit of an overkill, but deciding upon just one was far too tiresome at the time.

Following this were its eyes, of which became fire emeralds. Which as a special type of emerald stones found upon another world called Suumana. This world had all manner of crystals and precious stones, of which would be raided and mined in the days to come. For now, these emeralds were placed within its eye sockets, of which gave me a different idea for Suun. In this instance, I decided to remove its ironed claws, and exchanged them for eramose. Of which is a special type of diamond which is much denser than the common form. These stones were easily crafted into its great claws, but for others it would take perhaps several seasons in order to do what I had done.

Once completed, I placed my freed clawed hand upon the centre of the creature's skull, and poured my own strength into it. ">," I intoned with a voice like thunder across the entirety of the world of Azara, ">."

It was at this time that I realised the small girl-child was still against my chest, and quickly cast my shields upon the small body just as the first of many crimson and golden lightnings fell upon the body of the dragon. For you see, my dear audience, although I was incapable of creating true life at that time, I was still capable of creating a pseudo lifeform through the use of my Animation magicks. This would allow such creations to live as though it were of true life, but would never be able to reproduce, nor have a heartbeat.

However, the process for this to take place is dangerous, as it calls upon the world's own energies to create such a creature. Thus, those of whom are not capable of protecting themselves, such as my and mine, will vapourise within mere moments of witnessing such a spectacle up close. Yes. I was concerned for the small creature, as it was still very much a child. Although I may have allowed it to die, it would have been such a waste after I took the time to rescue it from such a jeer filled crowd.

This process would take time, of course, which caused my attention to fall to the world below. Whereupon I did see a mindless slaughter occur between the undead, my servants, and those of whom are not illuminated by a mote of cold fire. The very moment I turned away from my creation slowly becoming alive, did I hear the chorus of song of those being killed simply for angering my mind from the display of "slaves".

"Poor, despicable creatures," my voice thundered much more greatly than the sounds of lightning striking iron multiple times, "You who have lived for such a long time do not deserve to live. As you have caused another great race to fall from such heights. Perhaps you are justified in what they have done to you in ages long past, but now?" My head shook from side to side, as a great cry erupted throughout the darkness below.

Lightnings of various colours erupted all around my person, as the metallic dragon howled with a voice which was filled with such elation to be alive. "I live," its voice boomed throughout the world. Of which ceased the slaughter below, as all eyes turned towards the dragon which began to circle the city from high above.

Myself, on the other hand, flew towards the head of such a creature, halting its movements for a time. "Hello, Suun," my own voice thundered, but much more so than the other. Of which caused its eyes to become slits of concealed anger towards my person.

"Although you may have created my self, I do not recognise you as my master," it grumbled, turning away to fly elsewhere. However, it could not move, which caused its mind to become clouded with rage. "Release me, fell creature, or I shall destroy you."

These words did nothing, but cause my voice to boom with laughter, "Destroy me? Your god?" My laughter continued, which caused the other to struggle greatly against its unseen bonds. "No, little Suun. You shall serve me even until the end of turns to come. For I am your god, and only I am able to give you true life."

These words ceased its desire to be free from my side, as its eyes remained as slits of anger, but also contained a hint of curiosity. "What do you mean?"

"Search yourself, Suun," I pointed towards its chest where a heart should reside, "You do not have a heart, nor are you capable of reproduction. For you are alone upon this world of Azara, until such a time as I deem it necessary to create more of your kind."

"What?" It roared towards my person, before growing silent as it delved deep within itself, "That's not possible," it muttered slowly, then snapped its head in my direction, "You will fix this!"

This response caused my lips to smirk towards such a being, "Perhaps. For now, though," my free clawed hand gently laid itself upon the dragon's head with care, ">," I intoned, grinning as it struggled further against its unseen bonds.

"You will not contain me," it howled as I continued with my casting of magicks, "I will free myself, and kill you!"

">," my voice thundered with a chorus of devils singing along with my voice. The other howled with rage, as endarkened tendrils filled with a silver light pierced the metallic flesh of the dragon, and pumped it full of the light. Whereas the creature before my person continued with its howling until it grew silent.

For a time, the only sounds around my being were those who fought down below, and the occasional peal of thunder caused by a multitude of crimson and violet lightnings tracing themselves across the shrouded heavens. The eyes of the dragon called Suun had dimmed once it grew silent, then sparked itself back into life. These eyes then turned towards my person with reverance, as it whispered the simple word of, "Master."

To this, I chuckled in quite the evil manner, as it twisted its head to the right in curiosity. Of which I waved it away, and directed its gaze towards the fighting below. "Locate those with a mote of cold fire, transport them out of the city below, and towards the forest's edge closest to the area. Once you have done this, then you are permitted to enjoy yourself upon those without such a mote about their person."

"Yes Master," it replied slowly, "Thy will be done," and turned to swoop down upon the unsuspecting populace below. Whereas I turned my attention towards the small girl-child in my arms, of whom had stirred awake from everything that had occurred thus far.

"Hello, little one," I spoke softly, quelling the chorus of devils in order to keep her calm.

"Are you really a god?" She asked with a small voice, along with widened eyes full of curiosity and a twinge of fear.

"Yes, and I am here to keep you all safe from those who would try to harm you."

"Really?" Her eyes closed as she leaned into my free clawed hand which was gently petting her head slowly.

"Yes, little one, but tell me, what is your name?"

"Siuun," she muttered with what sounded much like a purr coming from her throat, as she continued to enjoy my petting her.

"Hello, Siuun. I am Veni Deus Venenum."