Chapter 7

Again, he struck, Again and again. Soon, merely 50 of the ones attacking the palace were left. Then, 40, then finally 30. The dark was lifting, slowly, but was lifting. As soon as the Siege commander could see clearly enough, he directed his team of 10 Royal soldiers towards Ahzera. Overwhelming him and pinning his wings, legs and arms to the ground. throwing a net over him they dragged him backwards, tied him up, and handed him to the 20 foot soldiers. Sprinting back to the main force, the Siege commander screamed, "WE HAVE THE BLACKFIRE DEMON! RETREAT!" urging the force onwards, the remaining invaders ran to the edge of the city, and mounted their enslaved wild dragons. Screaming and laughing as they went, they flew in to the distance. A few straggling dragons chased after them spurting bursts of flame towards their enemy. Lord Kozemas, Charles, and Lilian crowded together and talked. "We need to go after them to save Ahzera!"Lilian said, "He'll be fine..." Charles spoke. "I...I can't spare the troops. I'm sorry Lilian." Kozemas said. Lilian turned and stormed into the tower, Growling while she stepped up the stairs. "Are they partners?" Kozemas inquired. Charles hurriedly replied, "No, she...she has feelings for him and he's, well. He's Ahzera...."