The mere thoughts of harming their hometown was unbearable, no matter the deeds of her father's kingdom caused. The weight of their predicament settled over them like an oppressive fog, and it became painfully clear that this was inevitable. Lyam could see how quiet the trio had gotten, even if he hadn't known them that long, he knew that they were quite rowdy. Just based on the encounter he had with them this morning. While Lyam was still observing them, Starfania knew she had to say something before he grew more suspicious. She also had to make sure that Aeron and Violet weren't in any harm. Starfania stared into Lyam's eyes and said. " I'll be there at the meeting. "
Lyam nodded slowly, but the tension in the air remained thick. Starfania could see the uncertainty in his gaze. She hoped he would trust her, but doubts flickered in the back of her mind. Would her presence be enough to change the course ahead? She felt the weight of responsibility pressing down on her shoulders, and she swallowed hard.
Aeron and Violet exchanged worried glances, the kind that spoke volumes without words. They were in this together, but how would they face what was coming? Starfania glanced at them, silently promising to protect them at all costs. They were her friends, and she wouldn't abandon them to fate. As the minutes stretched on, she could feel her heart racing. He then turned on his heels and departed without another word. The door closed behind Lyam, and they collectively exhaled–a breath they hadn't realized they were holding. Relief swept over them like a wave, yet none of them moved. They sat frozen in the vast room, staring at one another with uneasy eyes, searching for some shred of certainty in the unknown.
Starfania remained lost in her thoughts, the weight of the upcoming meeting consuming her every breath. The title of Dragon Savior felt like a heavy chain around her neck, tightening with every passing second. The responsibility of stopping Vulcanfire, her home, was overwhelming, and the fear of hurting them gnawed at her. But she has to stop her father from destroying the dragons and from causing harm to Avalon. All these thoughts echoed endlessly in her mind. Aeron's, soft yet laced with concern, pulled her back to the present.
" What do we do now? " he asked, breaking the suffocating silence. Starfania didn't really know how to answer his question. All she knew was this was not going to be easy.
She grew up always following her father's orders, but to actually be on the other side of this was a whole new experience. Even though it was her home, she knew the things her fathers were doing were wrong, but still in the end it was her father's kingdom she was going against. Atlas nudged his rider gently on her rib, trying to tell her, ' you're not alone in this.' She gave him a small, gentle smile, her mind running like a record player. Violet, who had not said anything about the entire ordeal, knew what was going on. Sure, she was only a kid, but she could see the way Starfania's eyes stopped shining or the way she rubs her chest when under stress. Even her brother Aeron had a habit of always fixing his mask that sat atop his head. So instead of trying to ease their thoughts, maybe distracting them would ease their minds just a bit.
Violet spoke up in a gentle voice " How about we explore this place and later on we can run into town and get some stuff to make dinner? "
They were quick to agree, grateful for the chance to escape the looming decision, if only for a while. As they continued to explore the house, the group found themselves wandering through the various rooms, admiring the intricate details and craftsmanship of the grand estate. Every corner seemed to tell a story, from the elaborate carvings on the wooden beams to the breathtakingly woven tapestry, depicting a mighty dragon soaring through the skies. It was almost surreal–that this place was their home.