The dragon taking flight caused much of the cliff to be broken away, and a shower of rock came crashing down all around Mason and Ilona. They each covered their heads with their arms to give them some kind of protection. Thankfully, they were only peppered by the smaller rocks that stung for a moment, but didn't do any serious damage.
"What's going on?" Ilona whispered once they could look again.
"I don't know," Mason answered, but he was already pushing himself to his feet. He hissed and groaned, each movement causing him pain, but he knew he had to see what was happening. If the dragon circled around and came back toward them, he would have to try to protect Ilona somehow.
