Chapter 19: Temple of Secrets Hemertalia

Metallic hands caught them as they fell, lifting them to a platform forming in the air. Stepping from the sea, a lavender dragon taller than the platform appeared. Its body was human in shape. A mishmash of fleshy skin, pulsing lights, and whirring cranks. Oddly…none of the machinery made noise.

Lowering its horns, the dragon grabbed a set of chains, tugging them hard.

A building of metal stairs seemed to melt into existence the same way the dragon had. At the top, a lighthouse sent green beams through the air.

Mewl smiled and waved to the dragon.

'Thank you for catching us Zaratheult. I had every confidence Mialtros could have made it to your location but, your coming to meet us saves time. We’ll be on our way now.'

Bowing, Zaratheult spread his wings and took to the skies. The building followed behind him. What helped it fly, Mialtros didn’t know. There didn’t seem to be any wings, or magical doo dads around.

Mewl poked her cheek.