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saw the sun peek out from above the mountains, flooding their campsite with light. She had never seen the attraction of getting up early to see the sunrise, but she appreciated it more than ever now. There was nowhere to hide behind, so as if by an unspoken agreement, everyone faced away from each other and removed their clothing so they could begin their transformations. She knew she would be the slowest so turned to face the others as soon as she finished. The four Red Dragons were sitting behind her, ready to take off, with John already soaring high above them. Daisy screeched excitedly before taking off.
Careful, John called from above. We're not safe yet. The Sandy Dragons are not enemies with either of us but they know of the reputation of the Red Dragons and might not take too kindly to finding five on their doorstep.
Sorry, John, but I'm just so excited! Daisy replied. We're going to see a whole new country. One that no one else back home has even heard of! I never thought that would happen.
Let's just concentrate on getting there first, John replied. We have a lot of flying ahead of us, so don't get too excited yet. He ascended higher, scouring the horizon for any sign of potential threats before signalling to the others to start on their journey.
Daisy wasn't the only one who was excited. Leaving the Blue Dragons behind and moving into these new lands seemed to energise the whole group. Despite having travelled for so long, Crystal noticed that they were flying faster and with renewed vigour, with even her cousin demonstrating newly found confidence and enthusiasm.
Stay below the line of the mountains, John urged them. Seeing me won't bother anyone here, but if we can pass by without being detected then so much the better.
But these aren't our enemies, Seth argued. Would it really hurt to have a look over the mountains into their lands? We wouldn't have to enter. We'll probably never have another chance like this, so it'd be a shame to pass it over.
These dragons are fast fliers, John replied. If they see you, you won't be able to outfly them, and they won't be intimidated by a single Golden Dragon—especially right next to their border with the desert—so far from my home. I'll have to explain to them why you're passing by and try to talk us out of any trouble. I'd rather just avoid that headache.
Do as he says, Arthur told Seth. We'll have to return at some point; this won't be our last chance.
Yes, Dad, Seth replied impetuously.
What can you see up there? Crystal called to John, wishing she could join him. Any dragons in the air?
John paused before answering. Not at the moment, but that doesn't mean that they couldn't take off at any moment.
Could they really catch us that easily if they had to take off first? Seth asked. I mean, we'd have quite a head start.
How can I answer this honestly without being rude about your flying speed and general ability in the air? John asked.
Alright, Seth replied defensively, there's no need to be like that. A simple 'yes' would have been enough.
Just enjoy the scenery, John urged. This is a beautiful mountain range and the desert isn't something you see every day back home.
No, but it is something we saw continuously for the last few days, Jenna replied. It lost its appeal a long time ago.
Rather like this conversation, John replied irritably . I'm going to fly on a bit to see what's ahead.
I thought you knew what's ahead, Seth countered. I thought you'd memorised this route.
Yes, that's right, John replied before speeding up to leave them behind.
He's grumpy this morning, Seth commented. You'd have thought he'd be happy, being so close to getting home.
As John flew ahead, Crystal could see the ugly scar in his side. It wasn't bleeding any more but looked painful. He's in a lot of pain, she told the others. Those wounds haven't healed yet. He's slower as well.
If you say so, Seth replied, watching John rapidly fly away from him, the sun reflecting on the
Careful, John called from above. We're not safe yet. The Sandy Dragons are not enemies with either of us but they know of the reputation of the Red Dragons and might not take too kindly to finding five on their doorstep.
Sorry, John, but I'm just so excited! Daisy replied. We're going to see a whole new country. One that no one else back home has even heard of! I never thought that would happen.
Let's just concentrate on getting there first, John replied. We have a lot of flying ahead of us, so don't get too excited yet. He ascended higher, scouring the horizon for any sign of potential threats before signalling to the others to start on their journey.
Daisy wasn't the only one who was excited. Leaving the Blue Dragons behind and moving into these new lands seemed to energise the whole group. Despite having travelled for so long, Crystal noticed that they were flying faster and with renewed vigour, with even her cousin demonstrating newly found confidence and enthusiasm.
Stay below the line of the mountains, John urged them. Seeing me won't bother anyone here, but if we can pass by without being detected then so much the better.
But these aren't our enemies, Seth argued. Would it really hurt to have a look over the mountains into their lands? We wouldn't have to enter. We'll probably never have another chance like this, so it'd be a shame to pass it over.
These dragons are fast fliers, John replied. If they see you, you won't be able to outfly them, and they won't be intimidated by a single Golden Dragon—especially right next to their border with the desert—so far from my home. I'll have to explain to them why you're passing by and try to talk us out of any trouble. I'd rather just avoid that headache.
Do as he says, Arthur told Seth. We'll have to return at some point; this won't be our last chance.
Yes, Dad, Seth replied impetuously.
What can you see up there? Crystal called to John, wishing she could join him. Any dragons in the air?
John paused before answering. Not at the moment, but that doesn't mean that they couldn't take off at any moment.
Could they really catch us that easily if they had to take off first? Seth asked. I mean, we'd have quite a head start.
How can I answer this honestly without being rude about your flying speed and general ability in the air? John asked.
Alright, Seth replied defensively, there's no need to be like that. A simple 'yes' would have been enough.
Just enjoy the scenery, John urged. This is a beautiful mountain range and the desert isn't something you see every day back home.
No, but it is something we saw continuously for the last few days, Jenna replied. It lost its appeal a long time ago.
Rather like this conversation, John replied irritably . I'm going to fly on a bit to see what's ahead.
I thought you knew what's ahead, Seth countered. I thought you'd memorised this route.
Yes, that's right, John replied before speeding up to leave them behind.
He's grumpy this morning, Seth commented. You'd have thought he'd be happy, being so close to getting home.
As John flew ahead, Crystal could see the ugly scar in his side. It wasn't bleeding any more but looked painful. He's in a lot of pain, she told the others. Those wounds haven't healed yet. He's slower as well.
If you say so, Seth replied, watching John rapidly fly away from him, the sun reflecting on the
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