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Author: Andy Holland
further south?"
"Unfortunately, no, we can't. To get out of their range, we would have to fly too far south, near to the Forbidden Quarter. Trust me, the land there is even more dangerous than here. After today though, we will be able to put some distance between us and them, and the journey will become a lot safer."
"You're in charge, John," Arthur told him, ignoring Jenna's grumbles. "Lead away. Just remember, we're not used to flying these sort of distances. It's getting tiring flying day after day and I don't feel as if I've recovered from yesterday yet."
"You'll surprise yourself," John assured him confidently. "You all did better yesterday than you did the day before, so you're getting stronger. But don't worry, I'm paying close attention to how you're all faring and won't push you beyond what you can manage. Just make sure you take plenty of water for tonight, as there will be none in the caves."
So they began their third day of flying in the same way as the second, with John flying high above them looking out for any potential trouble ahead. But unlike yesterday, which had been remarkably trouble free, this time trouble found them. It was late in the day when it happened and the five Red Dragons were already tired when John spotted the group of Blue Dragons ahead of them.
Blue Dragons! he called out to them in warning. About eight of them, not that far ahead. I don't think they've spotted us but I can't be sure. Quickly, we can hide in those rocks down there.
Will they conceal us? Arthur asked, sounding doubtful. We can't get this wrong, remember. If they catch us here….
You'll be fine , John assured him. I'll lead them away from you all and then we can carry on. Just do as I say and you'll be safe. Follow me. Quickly now.
John brought his wings close to his body, dropping into an aggressive dive and urging the others to follow. Once they landed he ordered them to transform and squat under some boulders.
"Are you sure they won't see us here?" Jenna asked as she struggled with her clothing. "I really don't like this."
"You'll be fine, although you should try and stay still as much as possible. I'll have a look from the air to check before I fly off."
John transformed into the tiny colourful dragon and floated up above them. He hovered for a moment to look at them before flying off into the distance. A few moments later they heard the angry screams of the Blues, which then slowly faded away and then all was quiet.
"He must have led them away," Crystal said quietly, hoping that to be the case.
"He must have," Daisy agreed. "Hopefully he'll be back soon."
They sat as still as they could, staring into the sky expectantly. "He's taking a long time," Jenna said nervously after about ten minutes of sitting silently.
"Not that long," Daisy retorted. "He'll be back."
"This is much longer than he's ever left us alone before. What would we do if he doesn't come back?" Seth asked.
"He'll come back," Daisy hissed. "Just stay quiet."
"I know, but I'm just saying. What would the plan be?"
Daisy glared at him but said nothing.
"We're too exposed here," Jenna complained. "How could John be completely sure that we're hidden enough? If we can see into the sky then surely we can be seen from the air. Suppose he doesn't come back soon. How long do you think we should wait?"
"As long as it takes," Daisy replied irritably. "He'll be back!"
"I know, but suppose it takes longer than he expected to lose them and another group of Blues comes along and sees us. Then what?" Jenna asked.
No one spoke for a few seconds. "Arthur, did John discuss the route with you?" Seth asked.
Arthur nodded. "He has each morning, in case we get separated. We're not far away from the caves now."
Jenna tutted. "See, Daisy? John knew this could happen. He's been delayed and we're too exposed. We should move on."
"We should go," Seth agreed. "We'll be safer in those caves. If anyone was flying directly overhead they would see us
"Unfortunately, no, we can't. To get out of their range, we would have to fly too far south, near to the Forbidden Quarter. Trust me, the land there is even more dangerous than here. After today though, we will be able to put some distance between us and them, and the journey will become a lot safer."
"You're in charge, John," Arthur told him, ignoring Jenna's grumbles. "Lead away. Just remember, we're not used to flying these sort of distances. It's getting tiring flying day after day and I don't feel as if I've recovered from yesterday yet."
"You'll surprise yourself," John assured him confidently. "You all did better yesterday than you did the day before, so you're getting stronger. But don't worry, I'm paying close attention to how you're all faring and won't push you beyond what you can manage. Just make sure you take plenty of water for tonight, as there will be none in the caves."
So they began their third day of flying in the same way as the second, with John flying high above them looking out for any potential trouble ahead. But unlike yesterday, which had been remarkably trouble free, this time trouble found them. It was late in the day when it happened and the five Red Dragons were already tired when John spotted the group of Blue Dragons ahead of them.
Blue Dragons! he called out to them in warning. About eight of them, not that far ahead. I don't think they've spotted us but I can't be sure. Quickly, we can hide in those rocks down there.
Will they conceal us? Arthur asked, sounding doubtful. We can't get this wrong, remember. If they catch us here….
You'll be fine , John assured him. I'll lead them away from you all and then we can carry on. Just do as I say and you'll be safe. Follow me. Quickly now.
John brought his wings close to his body, dropping into an aggressive dive and urging the others to follow. Once they landed he ordered them to transform and squat under some boulders.
"Are you sure they won't see us here?" Jenna asked as she struggled with her clothing. "I really don't like this."
"You'll be fine, although you should try and stay still as much as possible. I'll have a look from the air to check before I fly off."
John transformed into the tiny colourful dragon and floated up above them. He hovered for a moment to look at them before flying off into the distance. A few moments later they heard the angry screams of the Blues, which then slowly faded away and then all was quiet.
"He must have led them away," Crystal said quietly, hoping that to be the case.
"He must have," Daisy agreed. "Hopefully he'll be back soon."
They sat as still as they could, staring into the sky expectantly. "He's taking a long time," Jenna said nervously after about ten minutes of sitting silently.
"Not that long," Daisy retorted. "He'll be back."
"This is much longer than he's ever left us alone before. What would we do if he doesn't come back?" Seth asked.
"He'll come back," Daisy hissed. "Just stay quiet."
"I know, but I'm just saying. What would the plan be?"
Daisy glared at him but said nothing.
"We're too exposed here," Jenna complained. "How could John be completely sure that we're hidden enough? If we can see into the sky then surely we can be seen from the air. Suppose he doesn't come back soon. How long do you think we should wait?"
"As long as it takes," Daisy replied irritably. "He'll be back!"
"I know, but suppose it takes longer than he expected to lose them and another group of Blues comes along and sees us. Then what?" Jenna asked.
No one spoke for a few seconds. "Arthur, did John discuss the route with you?" Seth asked.
Arthur nodded. "He has each morning, in case we get separated. We're not far away from the caves now."
Jenna tutted. "See, Daisy? John knew this could happen. He's been delayed and we're too exposed. We should move on."
"We should go," Seth agreed. "We'll be safer in those caves. If anyone was flying directly overhead they would see us
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