Dominion of The Beast Masters

A massive rescue operation commenced in the aftermath of the catastrophic events at Solaris Haven.

The combined efforts of rescue associations, challengers, and World Star members formed a coordinated response to the chaos.

Every beast master involved played a crucial role, deploying their skills and beasts to stabilize the situation.

From the sky, flying beasts ferried stranded citizens to safety, their riders maintaining calm and order amidst the panic.

Aquatic beasts swam tirelessly, ferrying groups across turbulent waters to nearby rescue ships, ensuring no one was left behind.

World Star members played a big role in organizing the evacuations alongside the local rescues. Their presence brought a sense of authority and control, calming the frantic crowd.

Tamara's dragon patrolled the skies, its massive form a reassuring sight, while Braun, Moses, and Rylas coordinated efforts on the water to direct boats and beasts in the right direction.

Kaida, Kaelion, and other challengers moved among the evacuees, offering reassurance and guiding them to the safer beasts and vessels.

The combined teamwork of these beast masters was a testament to the strength of unity in the face of adversity.

As the rescue unfolded, moments of warmth and relief began to bloom amidst the chaos. Families, separated during the earlier disaster, were reunited in emotional embraces.

Tears flowed freely as parents found their children, siblings reunited and loved ones clung to one another, overwhelmed with gratitude and joy.

Among the crowd, Cassie and Roger were finally reunited with Colin and Mercury. As soon as the two approached them, Cassie rushed toward Colin with tears streaming down her face.

She hugged her daughter fiercely, holding her tightly as though she might disappear again.

"I'm never letting go of you ever again," Cassie whispered, her voice shaking.

Colin, though a little overwhelmed, hugged her back, smiling softly.

"I'm alright, Mom. I'm sorry for worrying you," she said gently, though her voice cracked with emotion.

Roger joined them, wrapping his arms around both Cassie and Colin in a protective embrace.

"Don't ever do that again, Colin," Roger murmured, his voice trembling as tears filled his eyes. "We thought we might never see you again. Every second without you... it was unbearable. Please, no matter what happens, just come back to us. We'll always be here for you."

Colin, though slightly squished in the hug, let out a soft, reassuring laugh.

"Okay, okay, I'm really alright," she said.

Nearby, Mercury watched the reunion with a smile, her heart lighter seeing them safe and together. But her moment of peace was interrupted by an excited voice calling her name. Discover stories with empire

She turned just in time to see Milo running toward her at full speed before leaping straight into her arms.

"Mercury!" Milo exclaimed, clinging to her tightly, his small frame shaking slightly.

She stumbled slightly but caught him, her laugh catching in her throat as she held him close.

"Milo," she said softly, her voice tinged with both relief and affection. "I'm so glad... You're safe."

Milo's grip on her didn't loosen, his face buried against her shoulder.

"I was so scared," he admitted, his voice muffled. "I thought I would lose you..."

Mercury tightened her hold, pressing her cheek against his hair.

"I'm here," she murmured. "I'm not going anywhere, Milo. You're safe now."

The warmth of the moment wrapped around them as Cassie and Roger joined Mercury and Milo, forming a tight-knit family group. For a moment, the chaos of the world faded, replaced by laughter and relief.

A little farther away, Zara scanned the crowd with wide eyes until she spotted the members of Golden Cosmos. With an audible gasp, she sprinted toward them and launched herself toward the group, her arms outstretched.

"You're all here!" she cried, her voice thick with emotion.

Ryder and Kaida wisely dodged the missile, but Raya and Catarina weren't as lucky, both crushed under Zara's indiscriminate love.

Raya gasped, tapping Zara's back repeatedly in a futile plea for release, while Catarina let out a loud, exaggerated "Miew!" of protest, her cat-like tail flicking wildly as she squirmed against Zara's grip.

The warmth and joy of the reunions spread like ripples through the crowd. Even as the remains of Solaris Haven disappeared beneath the waves, the spirit of hope and unity shone brightly among everyone.

For the first time since the disaster began, there was a sense that things might finally be okay.

The air grew still, save for the soft whispers of the wind picking up speed. Slowly, the people on the boats and beasts froze, their gazes collectively drawn toward the island.

Before them, Solaris Haven sank beneath the waves completely. The sea churned violently, sending massive waves rippling outward. The surface of the ocean glimmered faintly under the starlight, the remnants of the island swallowed into oblivion.

Everyone watched, stunned and silent. The weight of the moment pressed down on them as if the world itself mourned the loss of such a historical and mythical place.

Mercury stood rigid, her eyes fixed on the spot where the island had vanished. Her hands clenched into fists, her body trembling. Without warning, she began to move, her breath quickening.

"Mercury, wait!" Roger called after her, but she didn't stop. Her heart screamed at her to rush to where Eratz, Victoria, and Tamara had disappeared.

Before she could take flight, a deafening roar split the air, freezing her and everyone else in their tracks. The sound was chilling, terrifying, and more than anything, it was a harbinger of death.

All eyes turned skyward, wide with fear and awe, frozen in place.

From the starry expanse above, a colossal shadow descended, its form illuminated faintly by the stars' light. The creature's massive wings blotted out the stars as it glided downward with a grace that belied its size.

As it drew closer, the details became clear: one of the dragons had returned.

A wave of terror rippled through the crowd, leaving gasps and cries in its wake. Some instinctively backed away, trembling, while others clung to one another, their faces pale with dread.

The dragon's sheer presence was suffocating, exuding an aura of death that pressed down on everyone like an unrelenting weight.

It circled above them once, its dark silhouette etched against the fractured night sky, casting a shadow of despair over all who looked up, before it began to descend, closer and more menacing with every heartbeat.

As the dragon descended, shadows began to gather above it, swirling and coalescing into a dense mass. The energy pulsed and then erupted in a burst of brilliant purple light, momentarily blinding the onlookers.

When the light faded, Eratz emerged, his body radiating with the same purple energy.

He stood atop the dragon's head, his jet-black hair streaked with glowing purple lines, and his eyes burning with an intensity that seemed to pierce through the air.

In one hand, he held Kallistra, dangling limply like a bag under his arm, her energy visibly drained, though she was still alive.

For a moment, no one spoke. The sheer power of Eratz's presence, amplified by the legendary dragon hovering beneath him, rendered everyone speechless. The sight of the dragon's piercing gaze and Eratz's transformed state was both spectacular and terrifying.

The crowd's initial shock soon gave way to panic. Voices rose, people scrambling to calm their beasts, who were growing restless under the oppressive aura of the dragon.

Fear spread like wildfire among the crowd. A legendary beast, a literal beast beyond reality, or rather at the origin, now loomed above them.

"Everyone, calm down!" Arvad's voice cut through the chaos as he and other World Star members moved swiftly to restore order.

Moses and Rylas shouted directions, urging the beast masters to keep their mounts steady and reassuring the civilians.

It took time, but the crowd slowly settled, though the fear in their eyes remained. The sheer presence of the dragon and Eratz was enough to leave them in awe and trepidation.

Among the crowd, those who had been present when Eratz was left behind with Kallistra exchanged looks of disbelief, now realizing the miracle that had unfolded.

Eratz hadn't just survived. He had done the impossible, he had tamed the legendary beast of pure evilness.

The gravity of the moment sank in. This wasn't just a victory. This was history being written before their very eyes. The black dragon, the symbol of darkness, now flew under the command of a single beast master.

And that beast master stood before them, transformed by the experience.

For those present, this was the moment the world changed. Eratz had ascended to a new world. He wasn't just a contender for greatness anymore; he was a legend in the making.

In a way, this was the moment the world officially recognized Eratz as the top beast master.

The crowd froze in stunned silence, their expressions oscillating between awe and disbelief. Among the challengers and World Star members, the shock was even deeper.

Ryder's voice broke the silence among the Cosmos, faint and tinged with awe.

"He really did it," she whispered, her words heavy with disbelief.

Zara, unable to process what she was seeing, would have fallen if it wasn't for Raya and Catarina's supporting her.

Kaida's eyes trembled, her lips twitching into an uncontrollable smile.

"What the…" she muttered, shaking her head.

Roger wrapped an arm around Cassie, who was trembling with emotion.

"Our boy," Roger said quietly, his voice breaking. "Cassie... look... look what he's doing…"

Colin's mouth fell open, her eyes shimmering with a mix of awe and overwhelming emotion. Mercury's hands, which had been clenched tightly, slowly relaxed as her lips parted, a tremble running through her.

She now stood motionless, gazing at Eratz with wide, unblinking eyes, as if he were the light that banished every shadow in her heart.

The turmoil in her vanished completely, the man she was so worried about, her man, had defied the impossible and returned to her, not without accomplishing another miracle.

A soft, relieved smile spread across her lips, delicate yet beautiful, reflecting the love and admiration she felt.

Even the World Star members couldn't hide their astonishment. After calming the crowd, Braun and Moses exchanged stunned glances, while Rylas whispered.

"How? How could he tame that thing?"

The black dragon's massive presence still hung heavy over the boats and beasts, its dark energy seeping into the air.