Before time began, five primordial dragons forged the world with their elemental might. But when their power threatened to unravel creation itself in a cataclysm called the Great Destruction, five brave humans sealed the dragons within themselves—creating a bloodline of legendary vessels passed down through generations.
Now, in a world where 80% of humanity is born with supernatural abilities known as Resonance, five teenagers discover that they are the next generation of dragon hosts. Each bonded with a Dragon Emperor—Water, Flame, Darkness, Wind, or Lightning—they must learn to control their overwhelming powers while attending the Academy of Elation, the world's most prestigious training ground for Resonants.
But peace is short-lived. A powerful villain seeks the Orb of Averus, a relic that can tear the veil between Earth and the Spirit World. Ancient threats rise again. Friendships are tested. Loyalties are broken. And the dragons within begin to awaken…
It started with the eye. Blue. Slitted. Ancient.
It stared at me from a dark void, glowing like a moon underwater, pulsing with power I didn't understand. Around it, I could hear something breathing—huge, slow, heavy, like the sound of an ocean rolling in its sleep.
Then came the voice.
"You are not ready yet, little wave…"
The eye flared, my chest tightened—and suddenly, I was falling, sinking into the dark.
I jolted awake, gasping, drenched in sweat. My sheets were twisted around my legs, and the morning sun was already spilling across my floor.
For a second, I just lay there, blinking at the ceiling.
Then it hit me.
"Oh crap, I'm late—!"
I jumped out of bed and immediately tripped over my shoes. Hit the floor hard. Swore loudly.
That was how my day began: face-first on the hardwood, half-asleep, and probably about to miss the most important test of my life.
I scrambled up, shoved my feet into my scuffed boots, yanked on my jacket, and grabbed the silver pendant from my nightstand—the one my mom gave me before I left home. Simple, round, carved with the crest of a water dragon.
I never take it off. Not today.
I bolted out the door.
Vitermer Plaza was already alive by the time I hit it. Early sunlight lit up the glass spires and stone walkways, and the air buzzed with energy—literal energy. Sparks of Resonance shimmered in the air around patrolling guards, their weapons humming with power. One had a spear crackling with green wind currents. Another wore gauntlets glowing with heated runes.
Shops were just opening—bakeries letting out the smell of fresh bread, tech vendors displaying floating crystals, smiths hammering Resonated steel in open-air forges. I wove through them all, ducking around a fruit cart and nearly colliding with a guy in a floating coat.
"Sorry!" I shouted, not slowing down.
By the time the Academy's outer gates came into view, I was already out of breath, sweating again, and wondering if I looked as panicked as I felt.
A tall man in dark robes stood by a glowing archway, holding a crystal tablet and giving me a look like I was a bug under his boot.
"You're late," he said flatly.
"Good morning to you too," I muttered, catching my breath.
"Name."
"Wyatt Harlenn."
He tapped something, then nodded. "Arena 7. Go."
I blinked. That was it?
Well, I thought, stepping into the light, that was a warm welcome.
The second page of my Dragon Resonance novel. Arena 7
When I stepped through the archway, five kids were already waiting on the platform: six guys and four girls. They were all dressed sharp, powered-up, focused. Meanwhile, I looked like I'd run through a hurricane and forgot to brush my hair. Again.
Then I saw him.
Standing near the edge with his arms crossed, his usually serious face waiting for the test to begin, was Hunter. My childhood friend. My biggest rival. My reminder that no matter how strong I thought I was, he was stronger.
He turned and looked at me like I was a bug that forgot it could fly.
"You're late, Waveboy."
"You know me I was too excited to sleep you were to huh?" I smirked, trying to act like my heart wasn't pounding. "Admit it—you were hoping I'd show."
He didn't smile.
"Whatever Just don't get in my way The Instructor Appears
A loud BOOM cracked through the arena as the instructor landed in front of us—literally descended from the sky with a burst of wind and pressure. He wore long silver robes with a glowing staff at his back and a crooked smile on his face.
"Welcome, future Resonants! I am Master Ryden, your proctor and possibly your favorite teacher. Or your worst nightmare, depending on how today goes."
He walked past us slowly, sizing each of us up.
"This test isn't about how strong you are. It's about how well you work as a team. Five of you will enter the Simulation Room. Survive. Defeat the creature inside. Do not die. And maybe you'll pass."
Jake, the quiet one with green hair and calm eyes, raised his hand. "What kind of creature?"
"Surprise," Ryden said, grinning.
The Trial Begins
The platform beneath us dropped.
Literally dropped—we were in freefall for about two seconds before crashing down into a canyon-sized dome filled with shifting terrain: ice-covered cliffs, rivers, broken ruins, and some kind of jungle. Everything glowed faintly blue.
"Initiating Resonance Simulation: Difficulty Level—Unstable."
I barely had time to process that before the ground shook—and something burst out of the forest like a missile.
A giant armored beast, like a rhino made of obsidian and magma, charged straight at us with a roar that cracked the sky.
Alex—the wild-looking one with electric-black gloves—grinned. "Hell yeah Now this is my kind of test."
Hunter moved first, igniting his arms in flame, dashing to intercept. Jake pulled up a wall of earth to shield us. Blade—tall, quiet, unnerving—was already analyzing.
And me?
I froze.
The beast was barreling toward us and all I could think about was that voice from my dream.
"You are not ready yet, little wave…"
But then something inside me clicked.
Water. I could feel it—in the air, in the ground, in my blood.
I thrust my hand forward.
The nearby river exploded upward like it had been waiting for me—rising into a spiral around my arm. Cold, powerful, ancient. My vision blurred as the dragon's eye flashed behind my eyelids.
"Kaeryn..."
I slammed the water into the charging beast with everything I had.
End of Chapter 1
The monster staggered, steam hissing off its body. The others looked at me—really looked at me—for the first time.
Hunter narrowed his eyes.
Blade tilted his head.
Alex laughed.
Jake just nodded like he'd expected it.
And Master Ryden's voice echoed through the arena:
"Now that's more like it."
The monster staggered, steam hissing off its obsidian hide. For a heartbeat, everything stopped.
I stood there, chest heaving, water spiraling slowly around my arm like it was alive. No... not alive. Watching. Waiting.
The others were staring.
Hunter's eyes narrowed—not in surprise, but irritation.
Blade gave a small nod, unreadable.
Alex? He looked like he'd just found out Christmas came early.
"Dude," he grinned, sparks crackling across his gloves. "That was awesome."
Jake placed a hand on my shoulder
Great job on defeating the beast,
I stared at him for a moment not knowing what just occurred myself.
"Oh uh, thanks I guess I'm Wyatt by the way,
He glanced at me, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He reached his hand out, and of course, I took it, and it shook.
I'm Jake nice to meet you,
Suddenly I feel an arm around my neck and I glance and see Alex with his other arm around Jake's neck.
Hey, don't forget about me the great Alex!,
I smiled happy to have made two new friends on my first day here but then Suddenly, we all felt it—like something shifting beneath our skin. A pulse. A beat. A whisper that didn't come from outside, but from deep within.
Jake let go of my hand and staggered back slightly, clutching his chest.
Alex blinked and stepped away, glancing at his gloved palms. "Okay... anyone else feel that earthquake inside their ribcage?"
I nodded slowly. "Yeah. What was that?"
Before anyone could answer, the ground trembled again. But this time, it wasn't the monster.
It was us.
Blue mist rose from my skin. Jake's eyes briefly glowed green. Sparks danced across Alex like living fireflies. Hunter's hair lit up like fire. An ominous aura began to leak out blade's body. And I heard it again—that same voice from my dream.
"You are waking now, little wave. You are the tide, and the tide does not ask permission to rise."
Then, just like that, the power settled... still there, but calm. Waiting.
Master Ryden's voice echoed over the arena, but not with its usual charm.
"...Simulation paused. All participants remain still."
In a blink, he was in front of us again, staff humming with silver light, his expression more serious than I'd seen so far.
"You five. Wyatt, Jake, Alex, Hunter, Blade," he said, looking at each of us. "You just resonated. Not like normal students. Not like anyone I've ever trained."
He glanced toward the observation deck—glass windows high above the arena where instructors and Council members watched the exam. Figures were moving behind the tinted panels. Whispering.
"Report to me after the test. Alone," Ryden said quietly. "Do not speak of what just happened. Not yet."
Then he raised his voice again. "Hunter. Blade. You're up next."
As they stepped forward, I noticed something strange. Blade's eyes... they weren't just focused. They were calculating. Like he knew more than he should. Like he was watching a puzzle fall into place.
And Hunter? He wasn't even looking at Ryden. He was looking at me.
He didn't look impressed.
He looked furious.
Scene break: After the test
We met Ryden in a quiet chamber behind the Arena—a tall room lined with old dragon statues and glowing crystal sconces.
He paced for a while before turning to face us.
"What I'm about to say stays here. Understood?"
We nodded.
"You five just awakened something that hasn't been seen in a hundred years. True resonance. Not with external energy. With something older. Primal. You're not just students. You're dragon vessels."
The word hung in the air like a storm cloud.
Jake inhaled slowly. "I thought the stories were just myths. The Five Emperors..."
"They're real," Ryden said. "And I believe they've chosen their next hosts."
Alex gave an excited laugh. "So... does this come with like, a cool badge or maybe a raise in my lunch allowance?"
Ryden gave him a flat look. "It comes with danger. And responsibility. And enemies. Ones that already know you're here."
A silence fell between us.
I looked down at my hands. The water spirit. Kaeryn. That voice. That eye.
This wasn't just a school test anymore.
This was the beginning of something far bigger.
Something ancient.
And somehow, I was right in the center of it.