When Sapphire was a baby she had been separated from her family for years.
During that time she was unaware of her powers and lived like a beggar on the streets, without a name or a proper home in her human form.
It was only when she met Lea that her powers were activated due to the soul bond they shared, transforming her into a dragon and revealing her true identity.
Later on, when Lea discovered that her dragon friend had no name, she gave her the name 'Sapphire,' prompting Sapphire to cry like a baby.
So, she deeply disliked being called any other names, especially something as impersonal as "dragon girl."
Breaking the awakened atmosphere Lea spoke, "What you got snacks for Sapphire or for us as well?".
"No, No… we bought snacks for everyone" Jude responded as he started distributing the snacks to the others.
At this moment Ria and Lily also joined them.
"We met Sharen and Alex on our way here, they asked us to go back to the palace without them as it would take some more time for them to get done with their work," Ria said as she approached the group.
"Okay then let's look around for some more time and see if we find anything we like and then head home as there is still time for dinner" Alisha suggested to which everyone agreed.
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In a dim alley of the enchanted market, Alex walked alongside Sharen, his brow furrowed with concern.
"Baby, why are we here?" Alex asked, his worry evident in his voice.
Sharen glanced around cautiously before responding, her tone hushed. "Remember when I went on a mission with Alisha a few months ago?"
Alex nodded indicating he remembered and then Sharen continued,
"I found a mysterious box that seemed to be made of some strange metal. I tried everything to open it or break it, but it was impenetrable."
Alex listened intently, intrigued by her story.
"What does that have to do with this place? Couldn't you have just consulted a locksmith in the city or asked for advice at the palace? Why the secrecy?"
"It's because I sensed a strange power emanating from this box," Sharen explained.
"When I showed it to Alisha, she felt nothing and dismissed it. But out of curiosity, I kept it later when I researched about it in the library, I found something astonishing."
Alex's curiosity peaked. "What did you discover?"