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𝐈𝐗

~ 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆

" Don't let the fear of falling,
keep you from flying. "

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"When is the damn train showing up?"
Estes asked, he was leaning against the post with his arms crossed.

"Just be glad we get to miss Dragonology," Hylos said, "I don't know why I listened
to Odette."

"I don't know why you would." I said,

"Yeah, big mistake on our part." Estes said,
"White Crane doesn't even listen to me."

"You named a dragon White Crane,
who does that?" Hylos asked,

"You named your dragon White Crane?"
I raised a brow, "Is the dragon white at least?"

"Nope." Hylos shook his head, "He just likes white cranes."

"I thought it was cool!" he whined,

I shook my head, and I thought Estes was smarter than me.

The Empyrean finally arrived and we boarded the train. As we ascended towards the sky,
I recounted the last time I was on this thing.

I was going to Mantle. Saving Gusion alongside Martis and Karina. And I'm still with the two of them going to the Celestial Palace.

I sat beside Karina, Selena was on her other side looking at the window. Estes and Hylos we're across from us, it sounded like they were arguing again. And I had no clue where
Martis was.

"Hey, Estes." I called,

He turned to me, "Yeah?"

"I wanted to ask you something."

"What is it?" he asked,

"Do you think the people of the Celestial Palace will help Selena?"

"I don't know to be honest, but what I do know is that they're against the darkness." he said, "They should help Selena if Hylos and I are able to convince them."

"You can do that, but I want to see my friends." Hylos smiled,

"What friends?" Estes teased,

"Shut up." He frowned,

I chuckled and returned to my seat.

Despite being unaware of what was going
on, I couldn't help but worry. About Selena,
about the Abyss and hell, even Gusion has been popping in my head ever since I woke up.

I wonder how he's doing.

~

"Alright, it's a far walk from here." Estes said
as the train left us behind, "A couple miles ahead."

"Miles?" I frowned, "Is there any other way we can get there?"