Dragon Clan #3: Fleet's Story

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Fleet looked over his shoulder and waved a final goodbye to his parents, siblings, and the entire population of the small mountain village he grew up in. All but one. Camilla stood at his shoulder, her eyes red and puffy as she sniffled softly and turned away. She trudged up the hillside, taking the lead as if she was in charge.

“Slow down, we’re supposed to go together,” Fleet called after her, holding back any show of emotion lest he breaks down and cries in her presence. His beard had flushed out during the winter and Dancer, his father, agreed with his intentions for this trip. To ensure the safety of his family, someone needed to find out who had helped Raymer escape from King Ember’s dungeon.

Camilla shot back, “If you can’t keep up with me, go home and let me do this alone.”

Fleet understood the anger behind Camilla’s remark as she increased her pace and drew away. Some believed the responsibility should be hers. In the years since she joined the family she had established she was a full member of the Dragon Clan, and equal to Fleet. No, that was not precisely true. She had convinced the other family members in the last three years, but not him. Not yet.

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