Tied Up In Silk •-+-• Wings Of Fire Fanfic!

A Tired Eye In The Sky

The next morning, Dragonfly woke to the sound of birdsong and the gentle rustling of the wind through the canopy. It was still early, and the hive was just beginning to stir. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and stretched his wings, the familiar blue shimmer catching the morning light. Today was the day he would leave Pantala, venturing into the unknown.

As he prepared to leave, Moth and Beetle met him near the entrance to the hive. They looked both proud and concerned, like parents sending their child off to school for the first time.

"Are you ready?" Beetle asked, her talon resting on Dragonfly's shoulder.

"Yeah," he replied, trying to sound more confident than he felt. "I'm ready."

Moth handed him a small pouch filled with supplies—a few snacks, some herbs for energy, and a scrap of parchment with a simple map. "Follow the river until you reach the mountains. From there, look for a path that leads toward the coast. If there's any sign of other dragons, follow it, but be careful."

Dragonfly nodded, carefully tucking the pouch under his wing. "I will. I'll be back before you know it."

Beetle gave him a gentle push. "Off you go, then. And remember, you're not alone. We'll be thinking of you."

With a final nod, Dragonfly spread his wings and took flight, soaring out of the hive and into the wide-open sky. The wind rushed past him, carrying the scent of the forest and the distant sound of the river. It felt exhilarating and a little bit terrifying at the same time.

As he flew, he couldn't help but think about what lay ahead. Would he really find other dragons? What if he ran into danger? The excitement of the journey was tempered by the uncertainty of the unknown, but he knew he had to press on.

Following the river, he passed through forests and over hills, the landscape changing with each wingbeat. The map wasn't very detailed, but he trusted Beetle's guidance and kept an eye out for any signs of other dragons. The mountains loomed in the distance, their peaks shrouded in clouds.

As he approached the mountains, he felt a twinge of nerves. This was the edge of his known world, and beyond lay the unknown. But he reminded himself of his mission and the trust his friends had placed in him. Taking a deep breath, he pressed on, determined to find the truth and uncover the mysteries that awaited him.

Whatever lay ahead, he was ready to face it. The journey had just begun, and he was prepared to meet whatever challenges came his way. With each wingbeat, he drew closer to discovering what was beyond Pantala, and he couldn't wait to see what he would find.