Dragon Savior: A New Beginning ( Update Version)

Waking in the Light of Primara (196)

Aeron watched the two of them quietly for a moment, relief softening the tension that had been living in his shoulders for days. Even Lyam looked away briefly, giving them a small bit of privacy.

Starfania kept one arm wrapped around Violet while gently wiping away the younger girl's tears with her thumb.

" You scared us," Violet admitted softly. " Everyone kept saying you'd wake up eventually, but...what if eventually never came?"

Starfania's expression faltered for only a second. Hearing that hurt far more than any battle wound ever could.

" Hey," she whispered, nudging Violet lightly with her forehead. " I'm way too stubborn to disappear that easily."

That earned the faintest laugh from Violet through her tears.

" And Atlas?" Violet asked quickly, glancing around the room as though expecting the dragon to turn up. " Is he okay too?"

Before Starfania could answer, a deep rumbling sound echoed from outside the room. Aeron smiled instantly. " Sounds like someone finally woke up."

The second Drogo heard the noise, he bolted toward the doorway with an excited bark-like growl. Moments later, another familiar sound followed—Atlas letting out a sleepy but dramatic roar that shook the windows slightly. Starfania's eyes widened. Without even thinking about how weak she still felt, she carefully slipped from the bed. Aeron immediately moved beside her in case she lost balance, but she steadied herself.

" I'm okay," she insisted, though her legs still trembled slightly beneath her. Violet quickly grabbed her hand anyway. " Just in case."

Together, the group made its way outside. The afternoon sunlight spilled across Primara in warm shades of gold and amber. The moment Atlas spotted Starfania stepping outside, the massive dragon immediately rose to his feet. His sapphire eyes widened before he hurried toward her faster than anyone expected from a dragon his size. " Atlas—"

He lowered his head so quickly that Starfania barely had time to brace herself before he nudged directly into her chest with enough force to nearly knock her over. Aeron grabbed her shoulder to steady her while Drogo circled excitedly around them both, tail wagging wildly.

Atlas let out another sound-this one softer, almost wounded. Starfania blinked in surprise before realizing what it meant. He had been worried, too. Her entire expression softened instantly. She placed both hands against his face, resting her forehead gently against his scales.

" I'm sorry," she whispered. " I didn't mean to scare you either."

Atlas huffed quietly, almost like he was scolding her. Drogo barked in agreement.

" Oh wow, now I'm getting lectured by dragons," Starfania muttered dramatically. That finally made everyone laugh. Even Lyam shook his head with amusement. For the first time since the battle beneath the eclipse, things felt...lighter. Not perfect. Not safe. But lighter.

Then Starfania noticed something strange. People were staring. Not with doubt anymore. Not with uncertainty. But admiration. Awe. Hope. As villagers moved through Primara, some slowed when they saw her standing beside Atlas. Others bowed their heads respectfully. A few children peeked around corners, excitedly whispering to each other.

" That's her..."

" The Savior of the Eclipse..."

" She called the GreekCosmo..."

Starfania immediately looked uncomfortable.

" Nope. Absolutely not. I am not getting called that," she muttered under her breath. Lyam smirked. " Too late. Stories spread fast in Primara."

" I liked it better when people ignored me," she groaned.

" No, you didn't," Aeron replied instantly. She opened her mouth to argue—then paused. " ...Okay, maybe not completely."

Violet giggled beside her. But even while the warmth of the moment settled around them.