And then, one by one, they roared.
The sound was bone-shaking, but was also declaration of reverence and loyalty, reverberating through the air.
Each roar made members of Ravens Grave flinch instinctively, with several of them taking half-steps backward.
Piers's hand had even gone to his sword hilt out of pure reflex.
Each dragon had landed with a thud powerful enough to shake the ground beneath their feet.
But Aiden, Laela, and Arianna had smiles on their faces. For them, this was normal. This was home.
Rin and Aeris also had similar reactions. It wasn't their first time dealing with this
"Thank you, Varac," Aiden said as he approached the dragonkin at the gate.
Varac bowed his head deeply, placing one clawed hand over his heart in a gesture of absolute loyalty. "It is only my duty, my liege. Nothing more."
Aiden reached out and tapped him lightly on the shoulder, a gesture that made Varac's eyes brighten with joy.
