Air Kingdom

Chapter 33-Bungee Jumping

Ellia and Seiro led us out back where there was already equipment ready for us. I shot a glance at Dylan, who seemed ecstatic at the sight of all the hard work Ellia and Seiro had put in. "Is all of this yours?"

He proudly smiled. "Yep, Jewel wouldn't stop begging me to buy it for years." He ruffled his sister's hair, earning a glare from her.

"I did not! You were the one who kept complaining about how dull life was without any extreme sports. And what do you do when you first tried it out? You faint from your fear of heights and give yourself a concussion."

I smiled at the two siblings and hoped that Rodas and Serena could tease each other in the future. Dylan's cheerful mood suddenly plummeted, which caught the eye of Serena. "Aww, did little Dylan think he could fly?"

Dylan scowled at her and I think it was the first time he didn't flirt with her. Serena kept on going because she loved tormenting annoying and arrogant guys. Like Hudson and Dylan. "You know, I think I know your spirit animal."

Dylan raised an eyebrow, his melancholy mood fading. "Really? Then enlighten me. What animal am I?"

Serena grinned mischievously. "A chicken. They're wimpy, flightless cowards like you. Now that I'm thinking about it, you even look one too."

Dylan placed his hands on his heart in mock hurt. "Celestia, can't you recognize true art when you see it?" He gestured to his face. "Now this is a true work of the gods. I know you're just envying me, and I can't blame you."

Serena rolled her eyes. "What's there to envy?"

As Dylan started to list points of how godly he was, Ellia announced we were here. "Alright! Who wants to go first?"

No one moved and the atmosphere became awkward as no one stepped up. Ellia pursed her lips. "Looks like I'll have to choose." She made an act of scrutinizing every person as if one would crack under her gaze. "Hmm, tough choices but I have to go with Natalie."

All eyes went on the heartbroken Wizard, who was nervously shifting side to side.  "I've never bungee jumped before."

Ellia broke out into a huge grin. "Perfect! It'll be even more enjoyable for a rookie." Ellia gleefully said as she led Natalie over to the pile of equipment beside Seiro. She then went to Dylan's side and tried to convince him to give bungee jumping another try. I rolled my eyes and watched Seiro prepare Natalie for the thrill of her life.

He skillfully helped her into the harness and placed a dark grey helmet on her head. Rodas walked over to Natalie and examined the equipment. Natalie flinched but Rodas didn't react at all.

He picked up the bungee cord and intently studied it. "Are you sure this is strong enough?" He questioned, catching Ellia's attention.

"Of course. Why would I try to kill our only female Wizard?" She innocently asked, patting Natalie on the head as if she was a puppy. Natalie scowled as Seiro stepped back from her and gave a swift nod. Ellia dragged Dylan over and instructed Seiro to set him up too.

She turned towards Natalie who had a squeamish face on. Ellia put her hands on her hips, acting like a tough-love coach. "Walk towards the edge of the cliff with the tip of your toes just extending over. Dylan, do the same thing."

Seiro had finished setting Dylan up too and the two Wizards took cautious and hesitant steps towards the cliff. Natalie kept a cool façade, but Dylan looked like he was one second from freaking out.