The Bond Forged in Flame (82)

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Suddenly, from the luminous glow, a feminine figure began to emerge. She floated effortlessly above the sand, draped in an elegant gown of baby blue and shimmering silver. The fabric seemed woven from moonlight itself, embroidered with intricate patterns that pulsed softly with magic. At the center of her gown, a masterfully stitched dragon curled in eternal flight, its eyes gleaming like captured starlight. Her presence radiated regality and calm authority—ancient, composed, undeniable. She smiled gently; her gaze serene yet commanding.

" Welcome," she said, her voice flowing like a melody carried in the wind. " I have been expecting you."

  Starfania instinctively stepped back

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Starfania instinctively stepped back. The weight of the moment crashed over her all at once. Her pulse thundered in her ears, and the surrounding air seemed to hum with power, as though reality itself had paused to witness this meeting. Every choice she had made—every path she had taken—suddenly felt like it had been guiding her here. Her jaw dropped, but no sound came. Awe swallowed every coherent thought. Before she could embarrass herself further, the dragon intervened. With a gentle flick of its tail, it nudged her chin upward, closing her mouth and grounding her back in the moment. The woman in blue laughed softly, her amusement chiming like distant bells. Starfania swallowed hard.

" ...Cantina," she whispered. The name slipped out before she could stop it.

The woman's smile deepened—not surprised, but pleased. Cantina. In that instant, something inside Starfania clicked into place. The research. The library texts. Records of the last Dragon Savior are fragmented. She knew this woman—not from life, but from dreams that had lingered at the edge of her memory. The gown. The presence. Her way of carrying herself. It all felt achingly familiar. A surreal conversation unfolded before her, shattering any sense of logic or rationality Starfania had once clung to. Cantina's voice resonated again, gentle yet heavy with truth.

" It appears that the Dragon Savior has been chosen," she said, " and we have been eagerly waiting for you."

The words lingered in the air, sinking deep into Starfania's consciousness. Dragon Savior. She had never truly understood the term—only fragments, half-truths buried in history. Yet now, standing here, she realized she had been circling this truth for far longer than she'd known. And suddenly, the dreams made sense.

Apprehension tightened her chest. Why her? Out of everyone in Avalon, why was she the one standing here? Summoning her courage, Starfania finally spoke.

" What exactly does it mean to be the Dragon Savior?" she asked hesitantly. " Why me?"

Cantina chuckled, light and knowing, as if indulging the impatience of someone she'd known for a very long time.

" Ah, such curiosity," she teased. " You've always been eager to ask your questions before I've even finished speaking."

The familiarity of the comment startled Starfania.

" Guilty as charged," she replied with a small, nervous shrug, unable to stop herself from smiling. " But I'd still like an answer."

Cantina's eyes sparkled with mischief before softening.

" Being the Dragon Savior is no small task," she said. " You are destined to bridge the gap between our world and the dragon's realm. You were chosen for your courage, your heart, and your innate connection to magic."

A shiver ran down Starfania's spine.

" But why me?" she pressed, her voice barely above a whisper. Cantina leaned closer now, her expression turning serious.

" You possess a rare gift, Starfania," she said quietly. " Unlike others, you can truly communicate with dragons. They do not merely obey you—they understand you. They see something within you: balance, empathy, and a bond few ever carry. That is why you were chosen."

Starfania's heart raced.

" What if I can't live up to it?" she asked, fear finally cracking through her composure.

Cantina placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, warmth radiating through the contact.

" Doubt is natural," she said softly. " Every savior begins with uncertainty. It is not the absence of fear that defines you—but how you rise despite it."

The dragon rumbled quietly beside her, a sound of agreement. And in that moment, Starfania understood—her destiny was no longer a distant prophecy. It was standing right in front of her.

 It was standing right in front of her

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