A Dumpy Tale (6)

 It is time for the final showdown. Dumpy McFarmy vs the Tyrant Dragon.

I know I have already used this image, but is the best one I have and I thought the fight would take place in the previous part.

- Ehem, as I was saying... - the Tyrant Dragon cleared his throat- It is an uneven duel then. Prepare to die!

The massive claw of the dragon descended impossibly fast for something so big, but Dumpy had anticipated an attack and had already jumped for cover. The dragon followed him with no effort as our hero continued rolling and running, looking for a more advantageous position. Maybe he should have think this whole slay the dragon for a little longer. Maybe a life as a farmer would not have been that bad, after all. Dumpy found some higher ground (and then have all the advantage or a +1 to roll, depending to whom you ask), but that made him more exposed. The dragon inhaled deeply and spit his fiery breath. A gulf of flames surrounded our hero, but the fire protection enchantments of his shield kept him from harm. 

The idea of charging against a dragon with a sword and a shield is, if you think about it, very stupid. A sword has not very good reach, and an opponent much larger than you would have no trouble avoiding it. You should use at least a long spear or pickaxe. That would probably require two hands, but a metal shield probably would melt or get so hot that it will burn your arm. However the image is so cool and so iconic that I could not resist to add some magic to make it happen.

The dragon was befuddled, he did not expect the puny human to survive that. Dumpy saw an opening an launch an attack. The sword was able to cut through the dragon scales and draw a little blood, but it was just a superficial wound. The dragon was irate, and launched a barrage of attacks. The battle was intense. Feel free to add here any epic moves you like, but now major wounds are allowed yet.

After a while it was evident that our hero was done. Tired, out of breath, bleeding from many scratches, he was barely managing to keep the pace to avoid the dragon, being almost unable to hit it. It was evident that the dragon was playing with him, like a cat with his prey. Only the MSLCDTD sword was keeping the Dragon worried. But it was just a matter of time.

The Dragon feint an attack and suddenly strike Dumpy from behind with his tail. The sword flew away out of sight. The dragon laughed and approached slowly. Dumpy crawled backwards, until his back hit the wall. It was the end. 

- Mwahahaha. It was fun playing with thee, but it is getting boring. I hope you taste like your sisters.

The dragon open his maw wide, Dumpy crouched and closed his eyes. But suddenly a thunder lighted the room, and the MSLCDTD sword flew through the room and stabbed the dragon in his chest. The dragon blinked, and fell, dead.

- Oh my, just in time. - Falcony the Wizard approached Dumpy, followed closely by Gnomi the Gnome. - Are you ok?

- Yes, thank you, master. - Dumpy was still shocked by his near death experience and did not know what to do.

- I had the feeling that something could go wrong and I had to help.

- Thanks, again.

- Well, finally the beast is slain. The reign of terror is over. What now.

- I... don't know. I will travel. I will find another thing for myself. 

- Won't you stay with us?

- No, I will find myself. Thanks for everything.

Dumpy got his sword free and walked away. Filled with determination to end his indetermination.

- So, master... the Dragon is dead. Your plan is completed. Nothing stands now between you and the Dragons' throne. I thought the plan was to end Dumpy's existence too.

- It was, but did not realize that he was a pawn. He could be useful in the future. And he developed some thick plot armor. He was to die in that cliff, and later against the dragon. But here I am, being a Deus Ex Machina and a villain to save this poor soul. So let him be. We probably will not see him again.

- So what are we gonna do?

- The same as always, Gnomi, try to take over the world.