My Mate, The Dragon

Chapter Forty-Three

November 13th, 2019
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Sheila
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I was wet. And I hated it.

I sat there within the shadows of the night, a hundred yards away from Kolgrims' army. My men, five yards apart to my left and right, lined up for about twenty-five yards each way.

I was shivering, my black fur was matted down by the chunky rain. I sighed, shifting only slightly. Any large moment will catch the eye of the army in front of us. Then there was a flicker of moment to my left and right.

I looked up at the sky, it seemed like they would be changing men now. I looked to my sides, giving an affirming nod to my soldiers. Then I looked out to the camp once more.

    His army was primarily made of humans, so I didn't think that this fight would be much of a problem. I felt a hand on my shoulder.

    I turned my hand to see who it was. I was met with familiar crow wings Cebrus was looking down at me with a frown. I raised an eyebrow, watching him lean against the tree.

    "Go back." He nudged his head towards the base camp about fifteen miles back. I shook my head and looked forward once more. I can't leave my troops.

    "Thirty-two hours, sleep." Has it been that long already? Sure I was tired, but I had to keep watch out. I had to make sure my troops are safe. How could I sleep when my men were hiding on the front lines? What if something went wrong and I couldn't help?

    "Eat." I turned to look back at him once more. Sure I was hungry, I had a few snacks here and there.

    "I'll go back in a few hours." I whispered, shaking out my fur slightly. The water was starting to leave rashes on my skin.

    "Xion is worried," I think this is the most Cebrus has ever talked to me before.

    "Is no even an option?" I sighed, a weak smile on my lips. He shook his head, his face still expressionless. I stood up and stretched. I looked to my left and right to see my troops looking at me again.

    I nodded to them respectfully, and the entire line stood and saluted me off with smiles. With a smile on my face, I took my leave with Cebrus on my tail.

    We walked for a little bit, I noticed that Cebrus wouldn't fly off ahead of me. I stopped and turned to look at him, "would you like to ride on my back? It would be faster." His eyes widen, I think this is the first time I've seen expression on his normally blank face.

    "It would be an honor," he bowed his head, I lowered my body and he climbed on. I felt him grip my fur tightly, I braced myself and stood up. My legs were a bit shaken due to sitting or standing still for the last day and a half.

    I shook off the shaking feeling and ran off, the wind and rain hitting me in the face. I had my tongue out of my mouth panting as I ran the entire way back. My black shadow-like fur was flaming around me. Standing on the outskirts of the tent was Xion who was waiting for us. The second he saw us he smiled.

    I ran up to him, Cebrus still on my back. "Welcome back, Sheila." He smiled and turned his back walking into the heavily populated area of camp. People were rushing around, pots of soup, people trying to keep fires going, some just sat under the flap of their outside tents waiting for orders if need be.

    If they saw us walking past them, they stopped what they were doing and saluted us. Xion put them all at ease to continue what they were doing. Though they looked at me to truly see if they could relax, I nodded my head.

    I miss you, I told my mate which I instantly earned a reply.

    Does weather get you down, my love? Oh I missed him, the way he talked, it has only been a short while, but I missed my partner and his beautiful smile.