The morning sun had just begun to stretch across the horizon when Serelyth unfurled her massive wings, catching the first warm currents of air. Lira, Maelin, Patricia, Renkai, and Thalanir clung to her back in various positions, each adjusting to the rush of wind as the dragon lifted off. Fluffy, nestled safely in Lira's arms, twitched its ears, whiskers twitching at every swoop and gust.
As they soared above the rolling hills and patchwork forests, the group marveled at the endless expanse of green below, rivers like silver ribbons glinting in the sunlight, and distant mountains shrouded in mist. Birds took flight in startled flocks as Serelyth's shadow swept across the treetops, their cries echoing like a fleeting chorus.
Renkai's voice rang out, a mix of awe and exhilaration. "I've never seen the world like this! It feels… infinite!" His usual confident composure was replaced by wide-eyed wonder, hands gripping tightly yet not wanting to hide his excitement.
