ログインElaina stepped out of the small cabin, brushing her hair back as her eyes adjusted to the morning light. Then she saw Drake standing a few steps away, looking already dressed and prepared.She could tell there was something different about him so she approached him. “I noticed you didn’t sleep much last night.”“You are right, I didn't” he replied while avoiding her gaze.She frowned and asked, “Is everything alright, Drake?.”A brief silence followed before Drake spoke again. “I’m leaving.”She paused brushing her hair, clearly surprised, “Leaving to where?”“For Cradle of Flames today,” he added as he finally turned to look her in the eye. The determination in his eyes made her still.“Today?” she repeated, her brows drawing together. “But why the sudden rush?”Drake sighed “Because waiting is costing us more than we realize.” he answered. Elaina shook her head in disagreement, “But we’ve been waiting for the right moment…”“And what if that moment never comes?” Drake cut in, his t
Elaina hesitated, unsure of if it was appropriate to tell him what Ryker wanted a secret. Then she thought that it probably didn't matter anymore, she had already seen it. So she answered, “Drake…”“What is it?”“It’s Ryker… During our training, I found a huge weight of sadness in his mind, it was twice as huge compared to other emotions and worse still, he had built a wall around it to hide it”“Sadness? Wall? I don't understand, what does that mean?” Drake asked, more concerned now. Elaina sighed, “I tried to ask him about it but he was reluctant to answer and then I lost control and unintentionally forced him to tell me… he's been struggling badly with his farm…” She then proceeded to tell him everything in detail and the more she went on, the more Drake's frown deepened. “Your power… You can control memories and cause temporary hypnosis? Fearsome!” he commented, finding it hard to choose between being impressed or worried.Then he paused and looked in the direction that Ryker ha
Days passed too quietly, waiting had never been easy, but this kind that came before war felt heavier than most. So instead of letting it get to her, Elaina chose not to sit still. If she could not fight yet then she would prepare.The clearing behind the hideout had become their training ground, it was secluded and shielded by tall trees that kept wandering eyes away. So on that day, Elaina stood facing Ryker for training.Drake leaned against a nearby tree with his arms folded, watching quietly.“Again,” Ryker said, stepping back.Elaina nodded and she closed her eyes briefly, centering herself the way Drake had taught her and focusing on the energy around her. She had been using her free time to learn more about her dragon powers from Drake and Ryker, and it was during the early stages that she discovered that she had the power to delve into any dragon’s soul. She used a deep connection like she did with dragons at the tower back then, to enter into their consciousness and feel a
Skyrend Citadel no longer felt like home. It still stood tall, just as it always had, with it's towering walls that surrounded the city like Drake remembered. The walls did not change, not the buildings too or the street paths… but everything else was wrong.Drake stood at a distance cloaked in Aurora’s disguise and watched the day to say activity of the city. He did that everyday and he could tell, something was off.There was a darkness clinging to it now. Not the natural kind that came with the stormy night but something more sinister and it felt like it had seeped into its very foundation.He off course knew it had to be Vaerik's doing. How cruel could he be?Even from where he stood, he could feel it the tension and fear in the air. The people moved around while watching their backs and guards walked around like they were mini gods. They had become too aggressive and was ever ready to draw out their weapon against anyone who tried to oppose them.This was not the kingdom he had o
In the throne room of Vytharion, Vaerik leaned back against the his seat with one arm placed lazily over the armrest and his fingers tapping slowly against it. He was restless and trying so hard to contain it, he didn't want to lose himself over a small matter or let people see him so affected. The room was silent and yet it did nothing to quiet the anger and hatred inside him. But how could he stay still when his sworn enemy might be returning?Drake.The name alone felt like a thorn lodged deep beneath his skin.At first, he had dismissed the rumours of his return flying around. He thought it was just whispers carried by weak villagers clinging to hope like it could save them. He had heard foolish stories of fallen kings returning or saviors rising from nothing so he paid no heed and calculated that it would die soon.But he was wrong, the news kept spreading like wild fire. His name was everywhere, from the streets, to the guards and even his council. It irritated him greatly to
The kingdom had not seen celebration in a long while so everyone basked in it. Music played in the halls and candles were lit in every corner. Tonight was a different kind of celebration, it was for their heroes. Elaina stood at the edge of the hall as her eyes looked over the gathered crowd. There were Nobles, warriors and servants in attendance, everyone had come together out of gratitude to appreciate what Elaina and the others had done to bring back peace and equality to the kingdom and to send them off for their journey to Vytharion. “For someone who doesn’t like attention, you’re handling this quite well.” Drake commented as he stared at her with amusement in his eyes. They had walked in together and stopped to take the crowd in. Elaina glanced at him and rolled her eyes, “I’m enduring it,” she corrected. Drake smirked. “Same thing.” She shook her head though the corner of her lips lifted just a bit. Across the hall, Sachin had already made himself comfortable, a goblet i
Elaina later returned to Xavier's manor with more determination than ever. Drake's story touched her deeply and renewed her zeal to find who stole his estrus and help him escape. She decided to search the house once more, there might be something she has been missing and there was no way the culpr
Elaina slumped on her bed with a loud frustrated sigh. Her heart was still pounding wildly from the adrenaline but it tangled with irritation and anger. It had been two days since Drake's essence was stolen mysteriously and she still had no clue on who it could be.Talking to the maids and guards
""Where is Lord Xavier? Is he in his chambers?” Elaina asked a maid as she sat down for breakfast.“Lord Xavier left for the palace at the break of dawn, he went on a hunting trip with the king” she replied with her head slightly bowed in respect.Elaina nodded in understanding, pleased with the in
Elaina stared at him suspiciously, something was really bothering him like she had thought earlier. She wondered what it could be to make him so stiff.“One last time before I explain what's going on, are you sure you didn't stop by earlier for sex, I mean around three hours ago?” Drake asked with







