My heart went to my mouth as I watched Lady Kellina climb up the back of the huge blue dragon. The sheer force of Tambor’s declaration rang in my ears, such that any further words of protest that formed on my lips were immediately silenced. As far as I could tell, Lady Kellina seemed to be perfectly all right, settled snug and secure behind Tambor’s head.
I could only nod and take a few steps back, shading my eyes from the sun to watch Tambor launch upwards from the ground. I had to admit, in spite of my fear and worry for Lady Kellina, the sight of the powerful blue wings effortlessly stroking the air as dragon and rider climbed higher towards the sky was a majestic sight to behold.
I shook my head and sighed as the flying figures dwindled in the distance. Keeping my pledge to Lord Michon to serve and to protect Lady Kellina indeed was going to require every ounce of patience, skill and wits that I possessed. Much more so than either I or His Lordship anticipated a fortnight ago.
