Chapter 279: Return to Dunhurst (1)
Staring in awe for seconds more that ticked by in a slow state of ethereal beauty, Evanna and the others jumped back, startled by Ger’s sudden movement. The mighty beast tried lifting off and instead collapsed, nose first to the ground, not looking so mighty anymore. Garrett was the first to snort and laugh as Ger moved awkwardly, adjusting to four legs, a long tail and wings that extended so wide.
Ronan smacked Garrett on the arm, causing the elf to pause and look at Ronan sharply. The man glared back. "That’s Ger. Yes, he looks like a blundering idiot, but at the end of the day, he’s the one who will save our tired asses on this journey. Show him some respect."
Evanna and the others turned to Ronan, eyes slightly wide, eyebrows raised to Ronan’s scolding. The casual charmer was for once serious and defended his friend who had recently come back from the dead. While everyone’s attention was on Ronan and Garrett, however, the white creature behind them rose to its feet; its brilliant blue eyes gleamed brightly, slowly pulling Evanna’s eyes away from the men and to the beast.
Ger hopped off the ground and spread his wings to take off. Those wings shook the earth, the gust of wind causing their eyes to squint, hair to fly back and clothes to flap wildly. Everyone looked at the dragon in the air. It roared to the sky and, on its next inhale, blew fire towards the clouds and glared at everyone on the ground. Evanna frowned, noting Ger’s movements were suddenly smooth, with expertise that would come from practice or experience.
Not that she knew anything about dragons. But Ger did just fall flat on his face.
Another almighty roar silenced her thoughts, and she watched in shock as the beast turned and flew away. They were left there to stare at the spot where the dragon grew smaller and smaller in the distance until it disappeared completely.
"Well... there goes our ride," Axel grumbled.
"Something was different about him just then..." Evanna murmured her thoughts aloud. "He was no blundering idiot just now..."
"Give him some time," Garrett said, surprising them all. "We were never going to return immediately."