Everyone froze. Storm Breakers, Iron Fists, random observers. All of them staring at the dragon that had just appeared in their makeshift arena.
Noah walked forward through the stunned crowd, his team falling into formation behind him. Sophie moved with that confident grace she always had. Diana looked ready for a fight if one started. Kelvin was grinning like this was the best night of his life. Seraleth towered above them all, adding to how otherworldly their entrance felt. Cora brought up the rear, her eyes still fixed on Ivy with fascination.
They stopped at the edge of where the ring had been, now surrounded by Ivy's growth. Noah looked out at two hundred people who'd forgotten they were fighting.
"Do we have everyone's attention?" he asked.
Nobody answered. A few people nodded. Most just stared.
Noah let the silence stretch for another moment before speaking again. "We're the Eclipse Faction. Remember that name."
