Alot of time has past Gold is now 15.

Eris is looking for Gold but he is no where to be found.

Eris: Has he gone back to the forest? I had something important to tell him. Guess I will have have to come back later.

As she was about to leave she hears a noise coming from the woods nearby. She goes on to cheak on it. There she sees Gold trying to lift a huge stone.

Eris: There you are! What are you trying to do? This stone is so huge no one will be able to lift it.

As she said that Gold managed to lift the stone just a bit.

Eris:No way! This is crazy. Yes you have gotten big and strong but this is absurd.

Gold stands infront of Eris and towers over her.

Eris: Have you gotten even taller? How much are you gonna grow you are already one of the tallest in the village.

Gold: You should try growing yourself you basically the same height since we were kids.

Eris: Whatever. I am not some savage who fights monsters with his bare hands.

Gold: So, what brought you here?

Eris: Oh yeah! I forgot I was here to tell you that Chief Is calling for a urgent meeting.

Gold: what does it have to do with me?

Eris: He is calling a meeting for Hunters. You have to be there.

Gold: Did something happen?

Eris: I don't know? Diamond told me to inform you. Tell you that you have to come otherwise he will come get you.

Gold: He thinks he's that tough?

Eris: I think he is. You both haven't seen each other in a long time. You have gotten strong Gold but Diamond is unbelievable. He might have even surpassed his father by now.

Gold: You are on his side?

Eris: If I have to take a side it will always be him.

Gold gets visibly hurt by this.

Gold: so he means more to you than me.

Eris: At this point it's clear that you will never be accepted by the village. Even if you become stronger than Diamond you won't become the Chief. If you ask me Gold there is nothing in this village for you. Not even I can become what you desire. I am sorry.

Gold: I still have Diamond by my side.

Gold leaves for the meeting.

Joseph: Is everyone present?

Joseph looks at Gold standing in a corner.

Joseph: Well since Gold is here that answers my question.

Mickey: What is it Chief? Why did you call us all so urgently?

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Joseph: How am I supposed to say this? The situation is dire. We are going to be attacked.

Diamond: Attacked? By who?

Joseph: A few days ago some hunters noticed some unusual movement near our Village. When they went to check what it was they were surprised. A goblin village had been formed there. Not only that the one leading them was a General.

Diamond: A goblin general? What is one doing this close to the village? Aren't we supposed to be protected by Indra's blessings?

Joseph: That is a mystery but we have no time to figure it out. When our hunters came back to inform us they made a mistake, they led some scouts to our Village.

Mickey: What! Who are they? Bring those fools to me I will burn them!

Joseph: It's not their fault they did what they are taught but normal strategies don't work against an army led by a general. The ability of a goblin general to make strategies is very impressive.

Diamond: What are we supposed to do now?

Mickey: Fight them! Ofcourse.

Joseph: Mickey is right we have to prepare for a fight. You kids are stronger than the other hunters of the village. I want you all to prepare and up the defences of our Village.

Diamond: What are you going to do?

Joseph: I am going to attack them with some hunters I trust.

Diamond: That's risky!

Joseph: This is why I want you kids to stay. We will go and finish them but if they were to send another group towards village you all will be here to defend. We cannot take chances against a general.

Diamond: Atleast take me with you.

Mickey: No take me, I hate to say this but Diamond is stronger than me he should stay and defend the village. But I can still burn that general i promise.

Joseph: Okay Mickey you can come with us but if something were to happen you will return to village to warn the others. You must not die.

Mickey: Yes sir!

Diamond: I don't agree with this.

Older Hunters: You should trust us kid. We might not be so awesome but we have had our fair share of difficult battles and look at us we are still perfectly fine. It's gonna be alright. Chief is strong as hell.

Joseph: Okay, Disband now and follow your orders. Remember if we fail then they will reach the village in a week. You have to be ready to defend it.

Joseph leaves with his trusted men to attack the goblins.

Diamond walks up to Gold.

Diamond: So you showed up. I have seen you after so long but now I don't have time to say anything to you.

Gold: What did you wanted to say?

Diamond: I wanted to fight you again.

Gold: Now is definitely not the time for that.

Diamond: So are you stronger now? You definitely look strong. You are so much taller than me.

Mary and rose: What are our orders Diamond?

Diamond: Both of you go and gather everyone in the village in a safe place and protect the village with a wind barrier. As for all of you, gather all the necessary resources and weapons needed to fight. Also reinforce that village walls to withstand their attacks.

Gold: What am I supposed to do?

Diamond: You come with me.

Diamond takes Gold to a open place.

Gold: What are we supposed to do here?

Diamond: Fight me Gold.

Gold: You serious? Now is not the time for that.

Diamond: I am serious Gold. Show me what you can do. Now is the time you have been preparing for your whole life, protecting this village. Show me how capable you are!

Gold: You really wanna do this?

Diamond prepares for attack, he brings out one of his sword and gives it to Gold.

Diamond: I have been waiting for this.

Diamond uses his other sword to attack, Gold grabs Diamond's hand and stops the attack.

Gold: Slow.

Diamond: Mystic wolf: shift

Diamond transforms into a humanoid blue wolf, and rushes towards Gold, Gold attacks him with his sword Diamond catches the sword in his mouth and uses lightning attack with his claws but Gold throws Diamond to the ground before he could hit him.

Diamond: You are stronger than mystic wolf, are you even human?

Gold: I am cursed you know. You are as fast as me now but I am more experienced with this speed. As for your attacks with Aatma I can know they are coming even before you can complete them.

Diamond: I know that. This is why I prepared this.

Diamond starts to transform into a human again but his eyes remain that of a wolf.

Diamond: Mystic wolf perfected. Now a perfect sword for this body!

Diamond starts to channel Aatma into his sword making it glow.

Diamond: Yes I did it. You see this Gold? I have infused this sword with fire, lightning and light. Now this sword can cut through any thing.

Diamond attack Gold again but this time Gold is unable to react.

Diamond beats Gold.

Diamond: So even you couldn't stand a chance against it.

Gold gets disappointed.

Gold: What was i training for all this time? It's all gone to waste. I couldn't even last a second against your full power. How am I going to protect the village?

Diamond: To be honest I did expect a bit more from you Gold. But you are still quite powerful.

Gold: No I am not! Not enough.

Diamond: I have to go now, take care of yourself Gold.

Diamond leaves and Gold still disappointed with himself looks at Diamond who is leaving with his back towards Gold.