Saved By The Mad Duke

Aideen stood her ground, her heart pounding with a mixture of fear and determination as she faced Queen Fleur. The queen’s presence loomed over her like a dark shadow, her eyes glinting with a malevolent light that sent shivers down the princess’ spine.

"I accept your challenge," Aideen declared, her voice steady despite the uncertainty swirling within her. She glanced at Taru, who hid behind her, his thick claws clinging to the flowing black cape with the giant dragon embroidered in white.

’Taru,’ she commanded mentally, ’transform.’

With a surge of radiant energy, Taru’s diminutive form began to shimmer and glow, his scales emitting a soft, iridescent blue light that danced across the air. As the light intensified, his body elongated and expanded, his wings unfurling with a mighty flourish.

With each beat of his newly formed wings, a gust of wind swept through the air, carrying the echoes of his transformation far and wide. Finally, with a triumphant roar that shook the very earth beneath him, Taru emerged in his majestic grown form, towering over the landscape with an aura of power and strength that was truly awe-inspiring.

Now, the two of them for truly ready. Together, they would face whatever trials lay ahead.

"A beautiful creature indeed," the queen remarked as her emerald eyes scanned Taru’s new appearance. "It is truly a shame to rid this world of the last living dragon."

With a flick of her wrist, Queen Fleur unleashed a torrent of dark energy, the air crackling with power as the magic surged toward Aideen and Taru.

’If I use my ability right, I might be able to dodge her attacks just in time.’