Mai was now in white room. She was bounded hand and foot. In here, walls were as white as the ice of Antarctica. They were too cold and scary. Moreover, there was no sound. It was so quite that it made little girl feel scary.

A small part of her would really like to fear, angry and cry. However, the other part of her which was hard as rock because she had been going through too many things, made her calm down.

Then, two creatures went inside the room. To all appearances, they looked and act like human. For her part, Mai recognized one of them and wondered what their plan was. Exactly, these one was three head dog having kidnapped her.

The other one was tall. Its tail was long enough to coil round a truck and its black skin made it scarier. Totally, it was monster, like Alien, an old movie.

When Mai was thinking, they got close to her. Mai had a hunch that she was used as guinea pigs by alien. As a matter of fact, they forced her to breathe the black dust. Though she tried to put up a fight, all's useless.

"Don't worry girl. It's just a kind of Narcotic but it was stronger than Narcotic on the Earth. Combining with my magic, we will know if you could accept one of The Greatest Powers."

Rusbercer said slightly as executioner was talking to a death rout. Additionally, its terrible teeth was very intimidating for people as she said

Then, Mai felt a strange urge to get started. It lasted more than one hours which made Mai feel very, very painful

When she was in that twilight state, she heard their voice. This time, they did not speak Vietnamese. So, she did not understand what they were talking.

Meanwhile, two aliens were very happy like a duck to water

"Unbelievable, this human overcome. We could approach the power of Dragonian"

"Great Master, it's your turn."

After, a gate was came out from nowhere in space and it slowly opened

Then, Mai felt very sleepy unnaturally. Have a premonition of disaster, in the depths of despair, she tried to raise a cry:

"Brother, Cuong, Duy"

Honestly, she remembered her brother very much. Frankly, she needed someone but there was no one here.

Then, she fall asleep, a real nightmare.

.........................

"MAI" a voice resounded

After, Hoang woke up. Now, he's bathed in perspiration. Frankly, he was fear because I felt bad something happening to his sister, his sweetheart, his valuable thing. He hoped that it was just a nightmare. Hoang tried to take a deep breathe. He wondered how he would live if his sister's dead.

"No, it was stupid." He said it to himself.

Though their homeland was razed to the ground, as he knew, his sister did not die that easily

Then, he sat on the chair in the room. His room on this ship, there's a window. From here, he could see sunshine coming in through the sparkling window pane

A few hours ago, Hoang had been still on the moon. However, right now, he was on one of the most modern spaceship in the world. To all appearances, it was the same as baseball field expect it was as very gray as sky which was going to wet, bigger and flying. Normally, it was full of aircraft and spaceships like huge city in traffic jam but now, it was emptier although there were still more vehicles which were ready to fight.

Because of alien attack, he was here. In fact, he had been having no idea what was going on for hours. Moreover, he had had lost contacted with his sister, Mai for more hours, as well. Sometime, he remembered boys following his sister though they were known each other for few years.

After, he paid attention on large space out there. Outside, the sky was very beautiful though it was hard to breathe because it was shortage of atmosphere. Clouds were as soft as cotton candy.

As more people, he live in new age, age of new kind of energy. This time, oil was past thought someone still remembered this. His nation, thanks to a mixture of clement weather, favorable terrain and concord among the people, together with government and Vietnamese people's effort, made Vietnam achieve prosperity and development.

Nevertheless, not only Vietnam but also human race was going to lose everything. The Earth's seemly no match for alien.

Then, Hoang got close the window. From here, he could look large scenery, again.

Suddenly, he remembered his grandfather. He was just normal farmer. One day, he joined army, embarked top secret campaign and then, he never came back.

Twenty years later, in order to answer the call of his fatherland, his father joined army like his grandfather. Then, he was eleven years old and his wife was pregnant. Actually, Hoang did not know what was happening, that time. In night, before I left, his father had looked up at the sky, full of stars and said "There were too many enemies out there, my little boy. Moreover, they were very mighty. For them, human race was the same as a child who was afraid of terrible shadow when the light's turned off."

Then, he continued to tell Hoang, his child:" You know, our family, friend, home, anything we love build up our fatherland. Then, more fatherlands set up our world. For us, it is our responsibility to protect our valuable things from demons. Together, in right way, we can create miracles in the darkest of times"

After, he left and died a glorious death. Homeland remembered him. Therefore, Hoang and Mai lived in convenient house in Ben Tre.

Honestly, "Homeland" was not vague. This was everything surrounding us.

Though he believed in this, sometime, the concept "fatherland" and "human race" was far too revealing. That's reason why he joined army, left his sister, now 12 years old on Earth. Although it was just a great idea off the top of my head, in fact, he had been a soldier for years.

Suddenly, he hit a guy. He was American African. Apparently, he was as tall as mountain. His hair was black. His eyes were brown. Especially, I feel so betrayed.

Then, he got into conversation with Hoang.

"My name is Robert Taylor, US army"

In fact, after he had sent the top secret file to US. Government, he volunteered to be here to fight.

"Nguyen Van Hoang, VPA*"

Hoang introduced himself briefly. For soldier, time is money.

"I have heard about VPA. You were the best soldiers I know."

Robert said.

"US army's not too bad. Frankly, I admit US army."

"Thank. By the way, you are Children of dragon, grandchildren of fairy?"

"How could you know out legend?"

Hoang surprised.

"That's because ex-girlfriend used to be in Vietnam for her study. Then, she said that she had found the evidence to prove the existing of ancient civilization, the intelligent. Furthermore, it's a mysterious organization, Chim Lac. By the way, the forefather was Vietnamese, he moved to United States after America Civil war in nineteen century."

Normally, Hoang did not said anything but he had wait for long time and he need to talk to someone to pass the time

As he tried to do that, abruptly, a voice resounded.

"Attention. All officers gathered in meeting in next twenty minute. It's emergency"

Twenty minute later, all was in meeting room. In there, countless officer and generals were discussing how to make a plan of attack. They came from more nations, such as Vietnam, Japan, Russian, America.... Apparently, they were so exhausting. They were seemly up all night.

To be honest, he really wanted to ask about his homeland. As he know, more city in the world was lost as alien made their attack. Nevertheless, his countrymen was fighting tooth and nail when enemy was gathering a large number of ships

Then, a people who maybe leader motioned them to have a sit. He was Asian man, tall, Japanese. Hoang realized that this general was not a normal person because he had learned Vovinam for a long time since he was little child

Meanwhile, the general said:

"I am General Santoso Fukuda of Japanese Army, new leader of Coalition Force and this is the campaign headquarters."

Then, a hologram appeared as he put forward his plan.

"As you know, most of our ships have been destroyed. Though we still have more spacecraft, there was a shortage of trained pilot. You who was sitting here are backup pilot. Getting into the point, we are penetrating their shield to create a crack which is big enough to let a few ships get inside. Then, you are bombing cold fusion bomb to destroy enemy ship and get out there."

"No. It's a suicide run"

Robert raised his hand, stood up as he made his voice. Then, he faced to face the commander. Normally, he will be strictly punished but now, when human's being invaded, no one had idea.

"It was not a kiss of death. In fact, here's still time for you to ready a launch and escape. Besides, it's our only shot to save the world. Moreover, this time, if there is someone who does not volunteer, I will not force them to fight. You have my word."

"I volunteer" a voice resounded

"I volunteer" another voice resounded

There was no one giving up. They were now coming to attention. They had made their choice. It was to giving their lives that planet might live.

Then, when everyone had left, Fukuda told Robert and Hoang to stay. He said

"Actually, I had a plan. It's classified but was our chance."

One hours later, from carrier-class warship, countless spaceships, mankind's hope, took off. Right now, they, the children of families, were sacrificing their life for their nation and their planet. They were the same as brave lions trying to fight against cruel hunters.

After, they flew towards the enemy.

Frankly, their enemy was really too strong. Nevertheless, backup pilots were beyond all expectation. It's the power of their young, the age of enthusiasm, hope, faith... They did not hesitate to bear down upon the enemy. These ones were the brave warriors, like the "Greatest Generation" in world war two.

Just like last time, it took short time to move but they were soon in the face of overwhelming enemy force, numerous butterfly-shape ships. Besides, people could see canons, which were the same as canons in eighteen century, were gathering energy that formed a gash of radiant light broke through the cauldron black sky and fired deadly laser beams destroying and trying to wipe out Coalition Force's ship, wings of liberty. In the sky, countless ship exploded like firework.

Meanwhile, Hoang and chosen ships had pierced the lines of the enemy, thanks to their comrade's sacrifice. Now, they were flying towards the shield. Together with them, here was not only bomber or fighter but also transport ship. Moreover, he felt it in my bones that there was seemly mysterious plan. Nevertheless, he had no time.

After, dense energy gathered and formed two crossbow. They reminded of magic crossbow in Vietnamese legend. After that, they shot countless arrow of plasma, as big as rockets but faster to let huge crevasses open. This is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for "suicide squad" to fly inside enemy's ship. Therefore, they quickly took that chance.

Inside enemy ship, Hoang and pilots got a chance to saw this place. It was unbelievable. There's huge lake, as large as big ocean. Additionally, there were countless islands where they built giant castles which were in there like an old men of the hill. The light in these ones were as moonlight shone tumble down the men. Moss clung in the shade of wall built by alien was like a straggly beard. Especially, there's laser drill, as high as, a mount. Honestly, this scene is very beautiful. Nevertheless, its owner wanted to take away everything that's precious to everyone. Therefore, they messed with the Earth. So, they mess with everyone.

Suddenly, whole spaceships started to shake violently. At this moment, these castle were firing deadly beams. More ship was shot down. Especially, they concentrated on shooting at bomber

General Fukuda voice resounded:

"Listen. This mission was to bomb enemy laser drill

"Sir, it's not working. We cannot bomb."

"We lost keeping in touch"

Countless voice resounded.

"Hear me out, we will change to plan." General Fukuda shouted

"Damn it. They shot her" Then, she said

Everyone wondered who general was talking about. However, they were going to die. One by one, ships were shot down like small birds. Remaining pilot must make a parachute descent

After, Hoang and more pilots fell into an island. All at once, they were surrounded and under attack. Pilots took out their gun to fight back. Enemies sent rain of laser beam towards them. Result in a consequence, more was wounded because of their firepower. For them, aliens were really the same as real evil. They were clearly overwhelming as the tiger clawed at the pig. It's was suicide mission as Robert said.

Though peoples were brave, brazier red-blood sprayed from their wound, including General Fukuda. However, he was still as strong as lion fought against the enemy but wound from deadly beams were killing him, painfully

"Are you alright general?"

Hoang asked.

"I'm going to die."

General Fukuda said weakly. Then, his breathing was very shallow.

"Did you have any family?"

General Fukuda did his best to ask:

"A sister, she was twelve years old."

Hoang said

"I had a daughter. Her name was Sakura. Take it. It was its photo and Chim Lac symbol. You know, your legend was real. Believe in them."

The middle-age man said slowly. He gave Hoang a 3D hologram contained in small USB and a symbol of Chim Lac, like badge, very familiar to Hoang. Afterward, he breathed his last.

The others soldier were death, too

Hoang wanted to ask him why he had this symbol. It clearly belonged to Vietnamese. Unfortunately, he was gone. Therefore, Hoang took the photo belonging to a little girl and the symbol of Chim Lac. If he looked closely, the girl was about the same age as his sister.

Then, he tried to escape. His presence of mind saved him from being caught by the enemy. This time, there still was a bomb on the spacecraft. If he could set off it, he was able to destroy the laser drill.

Suddenly, he heard the voice. It was probably the enemy. He hid in bush and wait for them. It was getting closer and closer. If he robbed a laser gun he would have a chance to get by. But he almost punched his new friend.

"It's you. Hoang"

"Robert"

Hoang and Robert were very surprise when they nearly fought.

"Watch out"

This time, few creatures were apparently gray, tall, had more tentacles, something like wings on their back and take a big laser gun. They lighted up to find him. The distance between them was slowly decreasing.

"50 meters...... 30 meters...... 20 meters...... Ten meters......" Robert reckoned in one's head

Hoang, Robert and alien was nine meters away from each other and distance was decreasing. Hoang held his breath and drew his laser gun in his pocket tightly

As Zacktonian troops saw then, suddenly a raven appeared. It was as big as small spacecraft. Its feather was as black as silent night sky. Afterward, it opened its mouth, shot fire balls forming stars fruit at ships.

"Ravinian"

These soldiers shouted. Then, they're quickly killed by start fruit-shape beams.

Hoang and Robert were shocked as the raven appeared. However, they quickly stayed calm.

Then, the raven landed on the ground, in front of Hoang. Next, it transformed into beautiful girl. She had ebony black hair, cherry sweet lips, seductive body. Remaining feathers of raven became her dress.

"What the hell are you?"

Hoang asked as he pointed a gun at her. Up to now, they had faced too many things. So, they wondered if this creature or this pretty girl was friend or enemy and he need the answer.

"My name is Van, princess of Ravinian. Let see. Have you ever heard "The golden star fruit tree**"?"

Van said. It was clearly that she was in hurry. Besides, she seemly looked down up on their weapon.

Suddenly, the symbol of Chim Lac that General Fukuda had given him glowed.

"You are Children of Dragon, Grandchildren of Fairy?"

The girl asked seriously.

"I am Vietnamese."

Hoang answered briefly.

"I am not Vietnamese but my forefather was one of the first Vietnamese moved to American in mid-nineteen century."

Robert answered.

Van had observed these guys for a while then she said.

"Though both of you is not Chosen One, have the power of the world or Precious Object of the world, you are Children of Dragon, Grand Children of Fairy. So, you're going to be useful. By the way, where is Fukuda?"

"He was gone."

Hoang said. Although he had meet him for few hours and this general was not friendly, Fukuda was a worthy warrior.

In the meantime, the girl seemly made a call:

"Though they have not been Chim Lac's member, they're still brave warrior, Van. Let cooperate with them to destroy the laser drill. We will do that together."

Then, she said

"I got this, sir."

"Who were you talking to?"

Robert wondered.

"Legend of the universe, One of Four Immortal, Chu Dong Chu***"

Van answered Robert's question as mothers answered their children's stupid questions.

"Hold on. You said that Chu Dong Tu was REAL?" Hoang wondered.

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** Vietnamese folk tale.

*** Chu Dong Tu is the name of a famous Vietnamese divine being, one of "The Four Immortals in traditional Vietnamese mythology. In legend Chu Dong Tu appeared on a yellow or golden dragon to Trieu Quang Phuc the sixth century resistance leader.