A Rat-Dragon System

DRAGON AWAKENS

The ground didn’t just shake. It submitted under the flapping of its wings.

A crushing pressure descended over the arena like an invisible hand forcing everything downward. The air grew heavy, thick, and hard to breathe.

Students staggered back in panic.

“What… what is that?!” someone shouted.

Even the betting booths went silent. Dust swirled violently at the center of the arena, spiraling upward as if drawn by something far more powerful than wind.

I stood frozen. My face paled by the sudden change in my pet. I had always known it was something but not what was right before my eyes.

My eyes locked on the figure standing where my rat had fallen.

No.

This can't be.

This was not a rat anymore.

The small, fragile body I had grown used to was gone. In its place stood something far larger—its form stretched, refined, and reborn.

Its body was sleek yet powerful, covered in dark, metallic scales that reflected light like sharpened blades.

The wings that were once tiny and fragile were now wide and imposing, each beat stirring the air with a deep, resonant force.

And its eyes glowed. Not with rage, not with fear but with something powerful.

My breath caught. “What are you…?”

The creature didn’t respond, but it moved slowly; it turned its head.

And its gaze locked onto the Stone Fang Wolf across the arena.

Dan stepped back. Just one step. But it was enough.

“What the hell…” he muttered, his earlier confidence shaking.

The wolf growled, but this time there was hesitation.

It could feel it too. That pressure. That presence.

The crowd erupted.

“Is that still a rat?!”

“No way… no way that’s a rat!”

“Did it just evolve mid-fight?!”

“That’s not a normal evolution!”

Jack’s voice cut through the chaos.

“…What did he do?” he whispered, his eyes narrowing sharply.

Not far from him, Ivy stood still—completely still.

Her gaze never left my pet. And for the first time there was interest in her eyes.

A blue panel flickered before me.

[System Alert]

[Dragon Power System: Partially Unlocked]

[Status: Unstable]

[Warning: Excessive strain on pet body]

My heart skipped. My eyes scanned the words again.

Unstable?

“Can you still fight?” I whispered.

The creature didn’t look at me, but its wings spread slightly.

That was answer enough.

Dan clenched his fists.

“Enough of this!” he snapped, his voice regaining some of its sharpness. “It doesn’t matter what you’ve turned into!”

His eyes darkened. “Stone Fang—crush it.”

The wolf roared and lunged forward again, its massive body tearing across the arena with terrifying speed.

Faster than before.

It made me stronger and angrier, but this time, I didn’t shout and I didn’t panic.

I simply stood still, and I just watched.

“Show me that we can crush this pathetic loser. " I whispered.

The moment the wolf closed in, my pet vanished.

Not dodged.

Not flew.

It vanished.

A ripple distorted the air where it had been. The wolf slammed into empty space.

CRASH!

Stone shattered while dust exploded into the thin air.

The crowd gasped.

“Where did it go?!”

“What just happened?!”

Dan’s eyes widened. “Impossible.”

Then, a blur above. A shadow.

My pet reappeared in mid-air, wings cutting through the sky with precision.

Its speed had doubled.

No.

Tripled.

“Behind you!” someone screamed.

But too late, it dove.

A sharp, glowing streak cut through the air with a loud noise.

SLASH!

The wolf howled.

A deep gash tore across its back, scales cracking under the force.

Green blood splattered across the arena floor.

The crowd exploded.

“It injured it!”

“That thing actually broke the wolf’s defense!”

Dan’s expression twisted.

“Don’t stand there!” he roared. “Fight back!”

The wolf spun violently, snapping its jaws upward.

But my pet was already gone again. It came down with another blur, another ripple, and another strike.

This time across the side, the wolf staggered. I clenched my fists, my heart pounding.

“This… this is insane…”

But something felt off. I could feel it. A faint pull. A strain.

Like something was burning out too fast. The system flickered again.

[Warning: Energy Drain Critical]

[Dragon State Duration: Limited]

My eyes widened. “So this isn’t permanent.”

I ran my hands over my hair. We didn’t have time.

“End it!” I shouted. "Kill it now!"

My pet paused mid-air. Its glowing eyes flickered and then locked onto the wolf’s face.

The same strategy. But this time, it moved faster and deadlier with a final blow.

It shot forward like a bolt of lightning.

The wolf roared and lunged in response, jaws wide open.

Two forces collided with full force.

“NOW!” I yelled.

The creature twisted mid-air.

A perfect angle. A perfect opening. And then, a piercing strike.

Straight into the wolf’s eye.

The roar that followed shook the entire arena.

A scream of pain, rage, and defeat echoed through the arena.

The Stone Fang Wolf staggered backward, its body shaking violently before collapsing to the ground with a thunderous crash.

There was a perfect silence as if they were all waiting to see Shadow Fang rise again.

No one cheered; no one whispered; they were all shocked.

Dan stood frozen. His mouth is slightly open. His eyes locked on his fallen pet.

“…No.”

The word came out hollow with disbelief. His pride was crushed.

“No… that’s not possible. What did you do? You did something, you piece of shit!"

He took a step forward and then stopped, but then my pet landed right in front of him.

It stood there with its wings spread and burning eyes that showed it was still thirsty and mad with rage.

Dan swallowed hard. For the first time, he looked afraid.

The principal’s voice finally rang out. His eyes locked on the Rat-Dragon in front of him.

“I want to believe we have a winner…”

He pauses. Even he seemed unsure. “…Randon.”

The arena exploded with loud cheers, shouts, and, of course, chaos.

"Omg! Did you see that?"

"A rat turned dragon!"

"That is fucking impressive!"

But I didn’t hear any of it. I just stood there staring with a heavy breath, trying to process what had just happened.

Then, my pet trembled. Its wings faltered, the glow faded, and in the next second, it shrank.

Rapidly.

Back into its small, fragile form. It collapsed onto the ground.

Not moving.

My heart stopped.

“Hey—!”

I rushed forward, dropping to my knees. “Hey… stay with me!”

It didn’t respond. Its breathing was faint.

Then the system appeared again.

[System Alert]

[Pet Energy: Depleted]

[Status: Critical]

[Immediate recovery required]

My hands shook. “No… not now…”

Not after everything. Not after we won.

I heard footsteps approaching, and I immediately turned around to see Ivy staring at me, at us, with a smirk on her face.

She stopped a few feet away, her eyes fixed on my pet.

“That wasn’t a rat,” she said quietly. "Is it?"

I didn't say anything. She should beg for my forgiveness and fall at my feet, but instead, she was here to taunt and even mock me.

“You just revealed something you don’t understand,” she said with her arms crossed. “And now…” Her lips curved slightly.

“Everyone is going to want a piece of it.”

My grip tightened around my pet. My chest rose and fell rapidly.

The cheers around us felt distant.

One thing was certain: the news was going to spread far and near, and many pet users were going to come for me.