You thought it was all a dream. When you will open your eyes, your house is still intact and you're going to find Dino sleeping in your bed at your feet as usual. However, when you woke up from your slumber, you were laid on an uncomfortable plastic bed inside an empty cell made of grey walls. It was beyond cold as you slipped off, grunting as your head began to throb painfully.

"You're finally awake" a voice stated in a matter-of-fact way, and you turned to see Maryanne sitting down against a wall.

"M-Maryanne!"

You quickly crawled to her, kneeling down next to the woman who was covered in bruises. Her eyes were slightly puffy and red at the corners, showing that she has been crying. Maryanne was holding unto her waist, where there was huge patch of blood tainting her lab coat. Your hands trembled, not knowing what to do exactly in this situation. She needed medical attention and quick.

"Do not worry about me...Just a scratch and some hits, but nothing too bad" she said, and your eyes widened.

"What are you talking about?! You're bleeding!..."

"Clara has done much worst than that, it's almost kind of her that she imprisoned us"

Maryanne let out an empty chuckle, before coughing violently. The stain grew in sizes, eliciting a panicked cry from your part. The Angevins came from a long line of workers in nuclear medicine and scientists. A child of the Angevins was sure to work under either of those professions. Maryanne and Clara's father was a genius in his own kind, but outstripped the science of today with unorthodox techniques. His biggest project was to create a corporation that would completely change the food you eat to an infinitive source of supplies by changing the DNA.

However, it also meant to modify nature itself, and jeopardize everything. No one wanted to take part to his insane projects, and his own family wasn't too fond of the idea. Except for Clara, who saw at that time her father as some kind of mentor.

"Clara was as crazy as he was when it came to destroy and reform things. My father had noble intentions behind that, but he was too ambitious and out of his mind..." spoke Maryanne.

"Earlier, she said that you were trying to undo the experiment...Is it true?" you wondered quietly.

"My sister is only interested in the Gourmet Cells and the DNA codes that surround his electric powers. A Thunderous Wyvern can bring a giant thunderstorm that could engulf the Human Word, and probably further. Such a weapon would bring billions in cash. So I tried to remove those cells before she figured out my hiding spot...But I was unlucky"

"So...You actually tried to save him?"

"Mostly because I didn't want to die, but yes. In a way"

".....Maryanne-san. I think I misjudged you" you finally smiled at her, making the blonde's eyes widen. "You gave me the impression that you were a cold-hearted human being, but you're in fact very kind!"

"Why you-...." she growled, before she blinked when you suddenly stood up.

"How do we exactly get out of here?" you asked.

"We're certainly inside one of those restraining cells we use for our experiments that are a bit stubborn. A normal human cannot manage to break down one wall of those. Clara will make sure that nobody comes here except herself. She probably wants us to die from starvation..."

"...Do you have moments of positivity or are you always that gloomy?"

"I'm seriously going to kick your ass"

"Anyway, if a normal human like you say isn't able to tear down those walls..." you trailed.

Maryanne blinked when the walls began to shake wildly, and booming sounds came from the door of the cell. Her eyes bulged out of her sockets when it was pulled out of its hinges with inhuman strength. The smoke dissipating, she caught the figure of a man standing behind there who ran up to you while the woman kept gaping, completely stunned.

"Are you hurt anywhere?!" demanded Coco as he grabbed your arms, a worried expression on his face.

"Then a worried Coco will do the job" you spoke jovially, beaming at Maryanne who was still staring at you in disbelief. "He was dead set on following me. I hope you don't mind?"

"..."

You could actually hear the static in her brain.

Wul Branch had an elevator that you could take to reach the underground subway that will lead you to MGA headquarters. Maryanne knew that her sister brought Dino there, and you feared for his safety. As always, the woman didn't reassure you by stating that Clara certainly began the final steps of the experiment that would determine the wyvern's fate.

"This is the elevator..." Maryanne spoke as she showed you the way. "If we are lucky, Clara didn't change the password yet"

She pressed the code once you were inside. The light turned green, earning a relieved sigh from the blonde woman. The elevator rumbled and began its descend as the numbers displayed on the screen changed quickly. When you reached the last level, Maryanne motioned to the two of you to hide before the doors opened. She surveyed the area, waiting for any guard to pass by.

"How strange...Normally the station is filled with them..." Maryanne frowned, stepping out of the elevator.

"What's that blue light who is flashing?..." you inquired as you followed after her, pointing at the ceiling.

"That's the blue code!" her eyes widened, and the Heavenly King turned to her inquisitively. "When an experiment escapes or a dangerous beast invades us, we turn on this alarm to warn the staff. But such a thing is...almost impossible!"

"So either a beast escaped or invaded your headquarters?" Coco echoed, and Maryanne shook her head.

"It doesn't necessarily apply to MGA HQ. It can also be in the other branches...However, if there's no guards standing around right now, it means serious business. So I wouldn't be surprised if it was the case"

When you arrived at the headquarters, your group was left shocked at the scene that was displayed there: complete destruction and chaos. The floor, the walls, the bodies...Everything was burned to a crisp. The desks were turned upside-down and many papers were scattered on the ground. It was crazy to think that not too long ago, people were working there. Doing their daily business and work.

"What a massacre..." breathed heavily Coco. "Few of them are barely alive and most possess a death omen..."

"How terrifying...The building is guarded by two sets of doors who weigh heavily, and.....They are gone..." enriched Maryanne, taking a step forward and examined her surroundings. "Not even a legion of Troll Kongs could force them open with their strength"

"Then we're certainly dealing with something much stronger than a Troll Kong...What was the last steps concerning Dino's experiment?"

"To stimulate the Gourmet Cells, by pulling the beast through various scenarios that can generate stress, or any fighting action...Do you believe it's the work of the Thunderous Wyvern?"

"While I really don't want to find out, we need to continue forward. Dino needs me, and I will save him no matter what" you stated determinedly, walking ahead while Coco shared a look with Maryanne.

Silence reigned among your group as Maryanne did her best to lead you through the dark hallways and corridors. You were both fortunate enough to have Coco on your side, as the pace of the blonde began to grow slower. Her wound didn't help either, her breath becoming heavier with each passing minute and the stain growing in sizes. Yet, she didn't want to stop to take a pause, because she felt like if she did so it would mean she gave up. It also became harder for her to not close her eyes and go to a sleep she will certainly not wake up from.

"Maryanne-san, you really need to see a doctor-" you tried to reason her, but she huffed under her breath.

"Do you see the shadow of death over my head?" Maryanne directed her question at the fortune teller who blinked owlishly at her.

"Not at the moment" he responded with a smile.

"See? Everything's alright..."

"NOTHING IS ALRIGHT" you snapped. "YOU'RE BLEEDING ALL OVER THE FLOOR"

"How kind of her to make a trail for us to find our way back..."

"COCO!"

"I prefer you biting my ear instead of pulling" the Heavenly King winced when you managed to tug the limb from your height differences.

"NOW IT'S NOT THE TIME" you shouted with your cheeks flushed.

"If you lovebirds are done..." sighed Maryanne, glaring back at the two of you in annoyance.

Suddenly, there was a loud explosion at the end of the hallway you were in. The three of you didn't waste time and rushed to the commotion. Shrieks and roars made the walls tremble, the tremors turning more violent as you got closer to the source. There was an opening in a wall, the sounds coming from it. Your group took a look inside, and gaped at the sight of Dino being held in chains.

He was struggling in them, his feathers a dark color, red eyes and mouth spiting fire and thunder. Your wyvern was unrecognizable in the state he was in. You heard a loud gasp from the blonde's side, and you saw Maryanne running inside the room to a limp body on the floor.

"Clara!" she cried out, embracing the burned body of her sister.

"...Mary...?..." came the muffled and croaked sound of the woman's voice. She couldn't even open her eyes at that point. "...The...The experiment...was a success...heh..heh...."

"You idiot....Don't you realize you're dying?!" Maryanne snapped with a broken voice, even thought she had tears in her eyes. "Why...Why did you do that...?! You didn't have to follow his steps!..."

"I didn't though...didn't I? While he failed, I succeeded in everything he worked his sorry ass for..." the eerie chuckle of Clara filled the air. "Take a look at this beast...My...Thunderous Wyvern...A king....A future king..."

"Dementia...Her electromagnetic waves are becoming fainter. There's nothing we can do" Coco spoke blunty as he knelt down next to Maryanne. "As for Dino..."

"Dino!" you yelled, running in your wyvern's direction.

"Wait, (y/n)!"

You didn't listen to Coco's call, and stopped in front of the Thunderous Wyvern. Red eyes glowered and pinned you down on the spot with their ferocity. Dino snarled, bucking wildly as he tried to remove the chains. Your heartbeat quickened, tuning down the panicked voices of Maryanne and Coco. The wyvern lowered his head at you, displaying his razor teeth inside his beak.

"It's alright, Dino..." you whispered, extending a hand toward your pet. "I'm here, boy..."

Some parts on his body were featherless, showing deep marks left by spears. The collar they had forced on him was digging into his skin, drawing a bit of blood and constricting his esophagus. A sob left your lips at the sight of your poor wyvern, saddened and frustrated for what they had done to him.

"Your wings...God, your wings...!" you cried, noticing the large rips in them. "I'm so sorry..."

You didn't know why you kept apologizing when you haven't done anything. MGA was the one who harmed him, not you. And yet, Dino looked so mad at you. Your hands trembled as you took another step closer to him. You were now in his range of attacking. That's exactly what he did, by swinging his tail and pushing you away. You moaned in pain as you landed on your elbows and back, the floor grazing your skin.

Dino roared once more, slamming his enormous tail on the ground close to you. A warning to not approach, or else your head will be next. You gazed tearfully at the Thunderous Wyvern, sniffling:

"Dino..." you said, crawling to him and wincing each time you felt your bones crack painfully.

The wyvern's agitated gazed landed on you, whole body freezing when you cradled his head into your arms. He tried to move away, growling and grunting, but you weren't letting go.

"She is wrong...You're no monster, Dino..." you whispered as you swayed together. "Ever since you came out of that egg, I fell in love right away..."

You began to hum softly, the same tune you used to lull Dino to sleep after his tantrums, or when he was about to go to sleep. The wyvern's heavy body dropped suddenly, lying on the ground while he listened to your humming. Calming, soothing.

Coco and Maryanne watched in amazement as the electricity disappeared from Dino's eyes, slowly closing by themselves. The black feathers were returning to their white color. A blue spectral bird was flying above your head, sprinkles of light falling on top of the Thunderous Wyvern's head. You undone the chains around his limbs, watching as the wyvern stood up in his full height.

Dino released a booming scream that shook the whole underground building, the ceiling starting to give up under this overwhelming sound. He swung his tail, gathering you, Coco, and Maryanne on his back, before taking flight. He passed through the different layers of the earth until he reached the surface, twirling in the sky. His tail spread and separated into smaller ones, eight in totals. Dino released his powerful wings that stretched wide, and landed on a lonely bay of the Wul Continent.

You slid from the wyvern's back with Coco and Maryanne, taking a few steps back to admire the new form of the Thunderous Wyvern:

"Dino! Look at those colors!" you exclaimed happily, pointing to the different red and blue complexions in his feathers and tails. At that, the wyvern released happy chirps and began to dance all around you.

"I don't understand...My sister completed the experiment, and yet..." Maryanne blinked, staring in awe at the splendor of Dino. "He acts exactly the same, not as a weapon of mass murder..."

"That's because the most important person in his life doesn't see him that way" Coco spoke with a smile. "For (y/n), he was never an experiment to begin with"

"Hm, perhaps. Unfortunately, I don't think it's the last you'll hear of MGA...My sister was the president, but there's still the patron"

"The patron?" the fortune teller wondered, and Maryanne nodded.

"I never met this man, always shrouded in darkness...Nor did I ever hear the name of this organization before" she frowned. "I'm worried about Chef (y/n)'s safety if it's the case. They will probably target her"

"They can always try, but I would make sure they see the shadow of death before they can lay a hand on her..." Coco promised, and the woman really believed his words just with the expression he made when he stated that.

"You're such a big boy now!" you cooed at Dino.

This made you stop and think for a moment. Eyes bulging out at the realization, you let out a huge scream while you eyed the clueless Dino:

"YOU'RE HUGE! HOW ARE YOU GOING TO FIT IN MY HOME?! MY NEIGHBORS ARE GOING TO KILL ME!" you panicked.

"I have a simple solution for that: you will have to live with me" Coco grinned at you with his eyes closed. "Isn't it exciting?"

"What?! But I didn't even get my stuff out of my house! And I need to make a few calls, repair the damages, and-...."

You were silenced by the man's lips on yours, your cry of surprise coming out muffled by them. Each time you tried to speak, Coco simply stopped you with pecks or smooches that left you more flustered than intended. And Maryanne gagging in the background.