Snippet #2695808

It didn’t offend him when none of the others introduced themselves. Now wasn’t really the best time with a bunch of crazy crusaders trying to attack them. It was a good thing Alexia chose to ignore them as a few snuck by his ice trap. Thankfully the vastly powerful feline early took care of them. Ravyn’s ice magic ceased when they entered the chasm so he put his staff back on his back. The ice stopped spreading when they passed into the void but it would still take a while to melt. Especially around the connecting door that had a thick coating.

Ravyn turned in time to see Alexia pull herself on top of the train car. Not that she needed it but he decided to follow just in case. His armored claws dug into the train car as he climbed up like a hot knife through butter. It took only moments to climb up and watch Alexia take on the ones that didn’t slip off.

He would have melted the ice for her but she was strong enough to break the ice with her feet. Knowing he would be in the way if he jumped in to help, the dragon decided to wait and watch her work. Every move thus far he kept in his mind to be added to his “interesting people” section of his map. He knew his race would like to hear what the crusader’s goddess was really like, how powerful she is, and how much she hates being their goddess.

No matter what weapon the feline uses, she’s deadly with each one. Sword, staff, ax, she appeared to be a pro using it. Though unarmed she is still deadly. One after another went down to her attacks. A couple were cut in half, others were thrown off, or dispatched in other grisly ways. As she moved past his ice patch, he followed. The ice didn’t stop him or hinder him at all. His feet held firm as though he was walking over normal ground. He couldn’t help but laugh at how she taunted them. It even seemed to get one to turn tail and get back on the train.

“You move or you get left behind!” Alexia said to him and the others. Before he could say anything, she bolted ahead running over the roof of the train to build up speed then with a powerful kick, jumped off. Not wanting to be left behind, Ravyn ran forward too. His foot claws bored holes with each step he took.

As his speed increased, his form changed. He grew bigger, longer, and went to all fours as his speed increased. His wings grew much longer and a second smaller set grew below them. The staff on his back melded into the armor that effortlessly adapted to his new form. While his speed didn’t reach that of Alexia’s, but, with his wings, was able to get fairly close. “WEEE!!!!” Ravyn laughed and cried out as he dove into the abyss after the feline.

The now feral form dragon wasn’t close enough to any of the others to chat so he went over the events of the day in his mind. He has had adventures before but none quite as exciting as this. The only one that compares was when he explored some very interesting ruins. It ended up being a very worthwhile trip as well. He spared a look behind him and saw the other two members of Alexia’s band falling behind him.

What an interesting group he joined. A powerful feline worshipped as the crusader’s goddess. A male human with some surprises as well who is a friend of the feline’s. And… a blood mage. The only one of the group he didn’t want to be around with his dark magic. For now he would avoid being close to him at least until he learns more about him. He became lost in his thoughts long enough that he could see the ruby lights signifying the end was approaching. His wings spread wide to begin slowing his descent.