Chapter 345: Rescue and the Tree Net
Later that evening, Charlie came over, looking even more exhausted than the others. His face had the pale, wilted look of overcooked cabbage.
"I've been flying for over thirty hours!" he grumbled over dinner. "And I've had to keep an eye on the dragons constantly so they don't bite me in half or knock me out of the sky. Honestly, I think the Quidditch players should come here for some special training. Flying a broomstick between seven or eight dragons would be a lot more useful than any training they'd get on the pitch."
"They just want to play Quidditch, not get killed," Kyle laughed. "And I don't think the Dragon Reserve would agree to that kind of 'training.'"
"Yeah, you're probably right. Shame though, they're missing out on a great opportunity."
Seeing how worn out Charlie was, Kyle offered him a mint-flavored Exploding Bonbon. "Want some? It's not as strong as Awakening Potion, but it should perk you up a bit."
"Thanks, I'll take anything at this point," Charlie said, popping the candy into his mouth. A moment later, there was a loud pop, and his face swelled up comically, resembling a giant toad. Charlie shivered and rubbed his cheeks as the mint's chill spread through him.
"That's better," he said, taking a few sharp breaths. "Funny thing, I never used to like mints."
"Tastes change," Kyle said with a shrug.
Charlie raised an eyebrow, smirking. "So, you're telling me you'll be liking licorice next?"