Boom!
A jagged bolt of lightning ripped across the sky, striking down onto Thunderhawk Rayden's body.
Orion lifted his trident, its prongs already sheathed in a layer of frost.
Crackle…
An electric current sparked, and the frost peeled away. Flame of Will once again flared brilliantly.
"Master, you're back!"
Only after Orion dispersed the ice did Thunderhawk Rayden realize Orion had returned to its back.
"Mm. We're heading back now, but first we swing east of Poison Dragon Swamp."
Orion stowed his trident and pointed out their next destination. Thunderhawk Rayden beat its wings, picking up speed and rising higher into the sky.
"Master, did you beat that giant dragon?"
They flew for a while before Thunderhawk Rayden, sounding a little anxious, finally plucked up the guts to ask if Orion had been hurt.
"No, I didn't win."
Thunderhawk Rayden couldn't help trembling at those words.
