The group of dragons arrived three days later. It was a day later than Claskan had expected, but the group that arrived was three times larger than any had expected. Dragons from every race landed. Ocelot had sent a dozen or more blue, brown, and green dragons. Their numbers alone totaled over forty. Only the red dragons that he sent to inform the King came back.
He realized this meant he would have to leave at least twelve of his dragons behind, if not more. The red dragons rejoined the troops and waited for Claskan’s orders. None had anything to report he thought. Claskan walked to join them but was stopped by a tingling feeling in his head. His mind went blank, he didn’t want his thoughts read.
“Don’t be like that Claskan.” A voice said from behind him. “You know the King wants to kno
