Koa
There's going to come a day when you feel better
You'll rise up free and easy on that day
In the lead and looking ahead, Koa doesn't clock Zavien's anxiety as well as he probably should have. It's good then that Lena is there, and not just because of the dragoon's fear. The flapping of wings does have Koa turning around, hands rising up to strike out at attackers. Pip reacts as well, swooping in with a burst of fire as the snakes threaten to mob their friend. Between the two dragons they manage to singe some snarling serpent wings, but it's Lena whose mental compulsion best encourages them to seek some other prey. With a final series of hisses the Matas fly off, scales only slightly smoky from the protective dragons' attacks.You'll rise up free and easy on that day
"Well, that was something." Koa watches the Matas leave before turning back to the bridge. The final few feet are fairly uneventful, and before much longer he finds himself back on solid (ish) land.
Or, well, rather he finds himself in a well constructed tunnel of vines, roots, and the occasional plank - as well as many a gap. Adjusting his headlamp, Koa peers into the dark, "Guess we carry on. Try to stick together. Pip, scout." The little dragonling chirps her agreement, snaking her way through the vines with fluidity and ease. For the other three, things will not be so easy. At least the smugglers have cut a sturdy path for them - though who knows what may be lurking in the pockets of vines beyond what they can see.
And float from branch to branch, lighter than the air
Just when that day is coming, who can say?
Just when that day is coming, who can say?
