EFB Book 5: Chapter 57
Book 5: Chapter 57
Book 5: Chapter 57
Ramon swallowed and stared at the dark corridor. He wasnt afraid of the dark; in fact, he loved nighttime the best. However, every fiber of his being was telling him to not take another step forward. Unfortunately, the dragons behind him disagreed. Ramon turned his head. Why do I have to go first? he asked. Why cant Gloria go first?
Ill go first, Vur said and took a step forward.
Gren raised a paw and stopped Vur from advancing. No, she said. Ramon was the only one that saw Kozabokgets eyes. If anyone is going to be in danger during this venture into the evil-sealing tower, its going to be him. As such, he has to be in a location where all of us can keep our eyes on him.
Ramon gulped and turned his head back towards the corridor. Something touched his rump, and he nearly jumped out of his scales. Grimmy raised an eyebrow and nudged Ramon again. Hurry up, Grimmy said. Were all waiting for you.
Dont rush him, Kondra said and smacked at Grimmys paw. Cant you tell hes scared? Kondra nodded at Ramon. Dont worry. Grandma Kondra will clear the way for you. White light leaked out of the corners of her mouth, and her chest ballooned outwards. Her head jerked towards the corridor, and
Stop! Gren shouted and hugged Kondras face, clamping the holy dragons jaws shut. Are you trying to break every seal inside the tower!?
A loud rumbling sound came out of Kondra as her body deflated. Hints of silver light leaked out from her nostrils, ears, eyes, and underneath her tail. When the light disappeared, Gren released the holy dragon. Without wasting a single moment, Kondra roared and bit at Gren. Dont you ever interrupt my purifying light like that again!
Ill throw you out of this tower if you dont stop! Gren shouted while holding Kondras face back with her paws. You shouldnt even be here in the first place! If you dont behave yourself, Ill seal you in here too!
Kondra pulled her head back and glared at Gren. She sat on her haunches and snorted before turning away.
Does that mean youre not going to clear the way for me? Ramon asked in a small voice.
Gren rolled her eyes upon seeing Kondras expression. Just go, she said and patted Ramons back. As long as you dont touch anything youre not supposed to, youll be fine.
Before anyone could say anything, Vur got off his earthen construct and walked over to Ramon. He placed his hand on the baby dragons snout. Wisps of smoke leaked out of Vurs arm and circled around Ramon, taking the shape of a few different animals, before entering his body through his scales. Vur took his hand away, and Ramon blinked before glancing down at himself. What did you do to me?
I made you braver.
Ramon tilted his head. He glanced at the corridor, and the feeling of unease and dread he had been experiencing earlier vanished. In fact, he wanted to explore and find out what was hiding behind the darkness. He walked down the corridor and looked around. There were all kinds of runes and symbols etched on the walls. With what he had learned before, he could only recognize a tenth of the symbols.
Gren frowned at Vur. What did you do to him?
Made him braver, Vur said and hopped back on the earthen construct.
But how? Gren asked and bared her teeth while dragging her question out.
Ill explain, Stella said, popping her head out of Vurs chest. We went to this other world and picked up these spirit animals. These spirit animals are capable of blessing people by making them stronger, faster, stealthier, wiser, andevidentlybraver. She shifted her gaze onto the other dragons. Did that make sense?
How many things do you have living inside of you, Vur? Leila asked.
Vur shrugged and lowered his head to look at Stella. How many?
You dont know how many things are living inside of yourself? Tafel asked, her expression darkening.
Im not sure about the exact amount. Stella tilted her head. Ill go count, but it might take a while.