Step into a mesmerizing world where dragons soar high into the vast skies and legends become reality. " Dragon Savior: A New Beginning " is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the adventure of Starfania, a young girl destined to find her true p...
The cool night air brushed against Starfania's face as Bone descended gracefully through the clouds. The world below shimmered faintly under the moonlight—a kingdom asleep, serene yet restless in its silence. When they landed, Bone's claws met the soft Avalon earth outside his cave with a muffled thud. Starfania slid down from his back, her boots crunching softly on the pebbled ground. The moonlight kissed his silver-gray scales, revealing a faint line of battle scars she hadn't noticed before—reminders of pain, resilience, and survival. She ran her hand along the curve of his snout, her touch light, and affectionate.
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" I'll come by again tomorrow," she whispered, her voice tender yet weary.
Bone's eyes fluttered open for a moment, a soft hum vibrating through his chest before he curled up protectively, his breath slowing to a rhythmic rumble. A faint, comforting warmth radiated from his body—like a silent promise that he would always be there. Starfania lingered a little longer, her gaze tracing the sleeping dragon before turning toward the distant silhouette of the castle. Its spires glowed faintly under the starlit sky, beautiful and imposing—like a cage of gold and silver. As she walked through the forest path toward the castle, her thoughts twisted by fragments of laughter and the echo of unease.
The memory of Aeron's grin as he splashed her replayed in her mind—warm, grounding, and achingly human. Yet behind it all lingered something darker. That moment Bone froze—the way the air turned heavy. She wrapped her arms around herself as if to ward off a chill that wasn't really there. Was it just the wind? Or something else watching them? Her heart told her there was more—something unseen that tugged at the edges of her dreams. And Aeron—his laugh, his eyes, the way he always tried to shield her from the world—made her chest tighten in ways she couldn't name.
She wanted to tell him about the dreams, about the feeling that something vast and dangerous was moving beneath their feet, but she couldn't. Not yet. When the looming castle gates came into view, she whispered under her breath, " Wings up...heart steady."
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It was the only mantra keeping her grounded. The moment she stepped into the marble halls, the comforting night air vanished. A faint unnatural glow spilled from the corridor—a warm gold that should've felt safe but made her stomach twist. Her footsteps echoed loudly as she approached the light.
When she turned the corner, her breath caught—her father was waiting. Cesar stood tall in his ceremonial coat, its crimson trim illuminated by the flickering lanterns. His expression was thunderous, eyes sharp enough to pierce through her excuses before she could form them. A faint crackle of fiery energy flickered across his irises, remnants of his dragon-bound power.
" Explain yourself," he demanded, his voice cutting through the stillness like a blade. Starfania froze, the air suddenly too heavy to breathe. She knew what this was about—the message from Professor Shadow, the missed call, the disappearing act.
But how could she possibly explain why she had to go? That she felt suffocated within these walls? That she needed to breathe—to live—even just for one day?
" I—" The word faltered on her tongue. Cesar's gaze remained unmoving, his disappointment worse than any fury. " Professor Shadow sent word. You left without permission again. Tell me, Starfania—how long before your recklessness becomes something I can't protect?"
Her heart sank. The truth trembled on her lips, but she swallowed it down. Silence settled like ashes between them. After a long pause, Cesar exhaled sharply, running a hand over his face. His voice softened, though the frustration lingered. " You know what? Just...go to your room."
Starfania hesitated—her feet rooted in place—then nodded faintly. Without another word, she turned and walked away, her footsteps soft and defeated. The familiar walls of her chamber greeted her, bathed in the faint glow of moonlight through the curtains. She sat on the edge of her pendent—the one Aeron had given her years ago—her heart still heavy. Lying down, she tried to steady her breath. The images from her dreams flickered faintly behind her closed eyes—a fire burning through a dark hall, two dragons entwined in shadows, and a throne wreathed in flame. Her body finally relaxed, surrendering to sleep. But just before consciousness slipped away, she heard Bone's distant growl echoing faintly in the back of her mind—a warning carried through the bond they shared. And deep in the castle's depths, a flicker of light—unseen by anyone—pulsed once and vanished.
