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    “It’s alright!” shouted Nick. “It’s only me! The white dragon will not harm anyone!”
    The dragon clasped its claws on the rock ridden ground. Nick jumped off the white dragon to be greeted by men and women pointing their weapons at Nick and the dragon.
    “Lower your weapons,” said Jeffrey.
    He walked over and rubbed Nick on the head.
    “Looks a bit different than the dragon you rode out of here on; it looks a bit smaller,” said Ron.
    “He will not harm any of you,” said Nick as he looked at the terrified faces around him. “It’s a long story but I have found a dragon that is meant to be with me through my blood. It is an extension of me and will do only as I command. It is here to protect us and help us progress in our journey.”
    The crowd of people began to walk back into camp. Some were convinced of Nick’s short speech while others were still skeptical of the dragon. They held onto their weapons or kept them close. No one could blame them, though. Dragons have been considered as mindless bringers of death for centuries.
    Nick walked back into camp and gathered the king’s men and those vital to the mission around him. He told them about his flight to the dragons’ lair and how he came to be with the white dragon. Explaining Dricos’ theory about supreme Rezas and their connection with dragons was both uplifting and troubling to his comrades.
    After he described the events of the past day they moved on to the pressing subject of Terrel.
    “I can get us there in a few hours if you climb on the dragon,” said Nick.
    “There is no way I will be riding that beast,” said Thomas.
    “You have to trust me, Thomas,” said Nick. “He will bring no harm to you or anyone else, for that matter.”
    “I feel like I am the one thinking rationally here,” said Thomas. “How can you be so confident in what the dragon will do after only being with it for a few hours?”
    “I believe in what Nick says,” said Andrew. “I’ll ride with you come morning sun.”
    “It is a leap of faith, there is no doubt,” said Nick. “But this will be the most effective way to get to Terrel. If we go there and back we will have a chance to have the whole camp inside the city before winter comes.”
    Everyone looked at young Thomas for his answer. Thomas was the most vital part in the attempt to convince Lord Senvot of their plan.
    “Fine,” said Thomas after a long pause. “I will ride with you. If worst comes to worse, death by dragon is not the worst way to go.”
    The camp was tired. Less food meant more sleep and less strenuous activity. The king’s men made their way to bed as did Nick. He was accompanied by Penny. He placed his hands upon her face. Her soft and delicate skin reminded him of the love he had for her. It was a moment where no words needed to be said. He knew she was grateful for his safety. She knew he was grateful for her comfort. They held each other closely for quite a while.
    The silence finally broke as Penny whispered, “I’m sorry if I blamed you for my parents.”
    “I understood the anger you were battling with,” said Nick. “There is no reason to be sorry. Everything is going to be alright soon. I have to take care of some important things tomorrow. I promise you will be in my arms again come nightfall.”
    Nick kissed Penny on her forehead and closed his eyes. Sleep was an escape from the cold and rainy night.
    ***
    Nick hopped onto the back of the white dragon. Thomas soon followed Nick’s steps of climbing on its wing and hoisting himself up. Andrew was the last to approach the dragon and make his way on top of its back. Nick and Thomas helped hoist the older Reza man up onto the dragon.
    The three men made their way to the base of the dragon’s neck where there was plenty of space for them to sit.
    “The best advice I can give you two is to hold on tight,” said Nick.
    “There not much to hang onto,” said Thomas.
    “Hold onto me as if we were riding a