‘’Soon Alistar, when I find Macian it will be done.’’ I stayed next to Alistair watching the land that once resembled paradise to now look like Death Valley. ‘’Where are all the dragons Alistar?’’
“They are around, resting, reserving their strength for what comes. Look there little one, see the rock above the waterfall, just below it you will see a dragon, that’s Azar, he’s your second in command.’’
“I sat up looking up at Alistair ‘’Wait, what? What do you mean I have a second of command?” ‘’You’re our queen Aykiz, you will be soon, once you take the throne and break the spell, your army of dragons will be at your command. Azar will be at your side.’’
‘’What about you? Alistair, you have been at my side from the beginning.’’ I will be there for you Aykiz, but I'm not as young as I once was, I will guide you and Azar. Azar will be at your side when the time comes, I trust him with your life little one.” Rumbling in Alistair's chest woke Azar, causing the giant dragon to fly towards us. Azar touched down beside us with an earth-shaking disturbance, causing me to lose balance, falling on my butt.
Azar bowed in respect, ’princess it's an honor to be at your side.” Azar was huge even laying down, he was black with green scales, glossy black eyes. He was scary and beautiful. “
Um, hey Azar ‘’It's good to meet you.” I stood walking over to Azar looking him over in awe, he is beautiful.
‘It's an honor for me as well, having dragons as friends is a dream come true, I started laughing, I used to tell Zedkiel that I rather have a pet dragon sitting on my shoulder to fly around and blow fire balls at people I didn't like, now I have giant ones. This is awesome!”
‘’We do have young dragons, I do not see them sitting on your shoulder, you will be crushed my lady.’’ giggling at the Azar expression.
Smiling a lie kid in a candy store, “We shall see Azar, there will be newborn dragons once this world is healed that might want to hangout with me.
‘’I do hope you are right little one, I would very much like to see that.” Replied Alistar in a wishful voice.
‘’You will Alistar, there will be so many baby dragons bouncing around driving you crazy’’. Deep rumble of Alistar laughter shook the ground, Azar joining in, now that would be a sight to see, my lady.”
‘I will be by your side, princess, guide and protect you with my life.’’ thank you, Azar, I will protect you as well, you all will be free soon.’’I knew I had to free them, they needed to roam this world.
‘’Little one you need to wake up now, go back and stay safe, we will see you soon.’’ rumbling woke me up, startled. I sat up only to have my mouth covered by Finan's hand. Finan had his finger to his lips, ‘’Shh Princess,” pointing to the opening of the rocks, Drayce was hiding beside the entrance with his sword drawn, my heart was pounding, going from my dragons to whatever is happening now has me nervous, talk about whiplash, looking out the entrance, the rain was beating down, thunder would rumble the earth, Lightning would strike occasionally, briefly lighting up the outside world, all you can hear is our own breathing, possibly my heart pounding.
CHAPTER30
Lighting struck just outside the trees, illuminating enough to see, Movement caught my eye, something was moving outside the trees. The horses whined, stomping their hooves, a wolf howled right outside the entrance. Looking over at Drayce, he was ready to strike, I couldn’t seem to move with Finan in front of me, another wolf answered howling louder, the enemy has found us, reaching for my daggers, I was ready as I’ll ever be, blue light eliminated just outside the entrance, the glow got bigger than it was gone.
I felt a nudge of concern at the floating through me, realizing it must be Elijah feeling my nervousness through the bond. We have been able to hear each other thoughts throughout our journey. It seems now only our emotions can get through.
‘’AYKIZ’’ it’s just us don’t kill us, we come in peace.’’ Zedkeil
I sent warm comfort back towards Elijah letting him know all is well.
‘’oh, my goodness, is it really you?’’ Zedkiel popped his head in only to jump to the side when Drayce brought his sword down.
‘’Shit Drayce, it's just me, well and the pain in the ass warriors,” pointing towards the entrance, Arkyn and Kyique walked inside, water dripping off them. I didn't wait any longer moving around Finan. I jumped on Zedkiel, hugging him tight. ‘’I’ve missed you so much Z, are you ok now, do you turn into a giant ass wolfy?”
Zedkiel was laughing at me, ‘’Yes and Yes, I've missed you too Aykiz, so freaking much. How are you sweetheart?”
‘’I’ve been good, better now that I have you back and my pain in the ass warriors, smiling over at Kyique and Arkyn, walking over and hugging them both. I'm so glad you guys are back.”
Kyique and Arkyn awkwardly hugged me back. ‘’We are glad to be back, my lady.” Grabbing Zedkeil hand, Come have a seat tell us everything, Kyique, did you see Ezra and Kalypso?”
‘’Yes, Ezra is doing much better. We made him an elixir that will speed along the healing process, Kalypso is watching over him.”
‘’We met with the Alpha and his Beta. They were generous, offered us shelter and food, as soon as we got Ezra squared away, we took off to find you, it's a good thing Zedkiel has a strong nose, he was able to find you’’
‘’Well, I guess that's good and bad, if he can smell me then so can the enemy. ‘’We need to leave before they find us,” I replied.
“We have time to rest, we will leave at first light, Aykiz. Zedkeil explained. We have a few friends out patrolling.’’
Friends? what do you mean?’’
“A few pack mates decided to join us on our journey.”
“That explains the howling. They can come in where is dry Zedkeil, they don't need to stay out in the rain.’’