Aislen and Heath, Blood and Gore

Rideten, Present Time

The dragons were surprised by Aislen’s request, but quickly saw the sense behind it. The Van Helsings would not be expecting an attack from above. They were human, and thought and planned according to human limitations, so they were expecting an attack from the road or on foot. Or at least, that was what Aislen was hoping as she held tight to Ember, and she took to the sky.

“I’m heavy,” Aislen apologized. It was evident that it had taken Ember some effort to get off the ground. Aislen was also wary of the fire dragon’s wings. They put off a lot of heat, causing Aislen to break out in sweat. She wasn’t keen to find out whether they were hot enough to burn her.

“I’m just…” Ember was straining. “Muscles have not been used in a long time, and I’m still weak from my injuries and time as a prisoner.”

“You’re being kind,” Aislen said with honesty. “Things have gotten curvier than ever with me recently, despite all the exercise. I probably weigh more than Heath.” She cou