Chapter 13

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Ace leads Violet towards the medical tent. Giving the Bo-Staff she used to Professor Kaori, she doesn't have to carry it around anymore. Before leaving, going back to where Crith is standing with the two dragons bonded to Violet. She smiles at all thee, before turning to the little golden one.

"Hello beautiful, you chose well." The dragon walks over to her, sitting down in front of her.

"She agrees, though she was contemplating choosing you, little flame."

Ace grins at the little golden dragon, scratching her scaled head. "I'm honoured."

Violet joins them shortly after, looking at both her dragons.

"You two are causing quite the ruckus, you know. They not going to let us do this. What if they make me choose?" Ace grins, cocking her head, still scratching the golden head.

"Pretty fucking bold of them, considering that it's none of their business what dragons decide."

Violet hums in agreement. Then, a massive black dragon stalks their way, snarling at Violet. Crith's brother is growling, stepping forward, shielding Violet.

The black dragon's eyes snap towards Ace, who stares back with an icy stare, her arms crossed. Her Conquerors Haki surrounding her, like at Parapet. Not enough for humans to pick it up, but enough for the dragons to realize it. Her glare screams "Try me.".

Ace can feel Crith's amusement through their bond.

"That's why I chose you, little flame. Stay close to the wingleader and check in with your friends."

The black dragon lets out a huff, before leaping off towards the vale, the other dragons following after him.

Violet lets out a breath, turning to Ace. For a seconds, everything is silent yet again. And then, masses of first-years run across the flight field. Ace and Violet are standing still, sharing a look, before they both get pulled into a tight hug by Rhiannon, making Violet wince.

"What happened?"

"Tynan's sword." Violet answers bluntly.

Ridoc grabs Violet, spinning her around, Sawyer doing the same to Ace.

"Put her down, Ridoc. She's bleeding." Rhiannon slaps Ridoc's arm.

"Oh shit, sorry." Violet just waves it off. "It's fine."

"You guys rode the biggest motherfuckers around. And Ace." Ridoc turns to Ace. "That dismount made me almost piss my pants. You're the baddest bitch around."

Ace bows theatrically. "Glad you liked it."

Rhiannon walks over with a sweet smile on her face, pulling Ace into another hug. A very tight hug, squeezing the breath out of her.

"I told you not to do stupid shit!" Ace groans. The others laugh at the pair of friends.

"Who did you guys bond?" Violet asks, exited.

"The green Daggertail! Feirge. And it was just easy. I saw her and knew." Rhiannon says exited, letting go of Ace.

"Aotrom, Brown Swordtail." Ridoc says proudly.

"Sliseag! Red Swordtail!" Sawyer grins happily, arm around Rhiannon and Ridoc.

"Well done, guys." Ace said, proud.

"You guys think Tynan made it?" Violet shakes her head.

"No, Tairn killed him. In his defense, Tynan had already run me through once with his sword."

"So, you were attacked as well?" Ace asked with her eyebrows raised, she figured as much form the injuries.

"Yes, Jack, Tynan and Oren were ganging up on me, trying to- "

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