Vern
My dragon had encircled Emily and me. Anyone who tried to approach us was forced to step back because Drachenne would throw a powerful flame in that direction. I could feel The Honorable Deity's anger, I could sense that my best friend was looking at me strangely. I knew that His Holiness might be unhappy, but I really did not care. Emily was unconscious but her heart had begun to beat again. As I continued to hug her, I felt warm. My dragon and I at this moment did not need anyone. She was our home.
Emily
I could sense his presence. While a part of me relished it, another part wanted to free itself from his contact. I wanted to get up but I could not. I could hear many voices in the background. I wanted to react but, it seemed as if darkness was swallowing me. Even though I tried
