Chapter 83. Lepidolite

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The same ocean dragon flew over Lepidolite, Kokiri, Claudia, Viren, and Terry's boat.

Claudia: Dragon.

Terry: Another one? Get to the shore.

They hid under a tree and waited for the dragon to leave.

Terry: Third one today.

Claudia: No. That was the same dragon as last time. It's stalking us. You know, I'm starting to take this personally.

Lepidolite: Me too.

Kokiri: Me three.

They left their hiding spot and continued down the river.

Terry: Maybe it's finally gone?

The ocean dragon appeared again. It dove into the water, forming a wave that crashed their boat against the shore. They hid behind a large rock.

Claudia: I am so tired of running.

Kokiri: I'll handle this. Cadentibus-

Claudia: No, I'LL handle this.

Kokiri: You sure?

Claudia: Yes. I am.

Claudia emerged from behind the rock, sunforge staff in hand.

The ocean dragon shot a wave of water at Claudia. Claudia sent the water back and turned it into ice, trapping the dragon. The dragon struggled but was unable to escape.

Claudia: You're used to humans running away, aren't you? Running, hiding, cowering. All through history dragons have had the power while humans lived in fear. Well, times are changing.

Terry ran over to Claudia and the dragon.

Terry: Claudia. Wait. You don't have to do this.

Lepidolite: What do you mean? We should absolutely kill it. Why wouldn't we?

Terry: It won't chase us anymore, you won, it's trapped. Please.

Claudia: You're right. It won't follow us. But not because it's trapped.

Claudia released the dragon.

Claudia: It won't follow because it's afraid of me.

The dragon flew away.

They got back into their boat and continued down the river.

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