Chapter 42: Fire in the Sky

As the smoke from Ember’s mighty blast clears the last rays from the setting sun land on the little dragon. The red beneath her scales burns brightly, causing Ember to look like a huge piece of burning coal. She isn’t a baby anymore, the future fire Lord’s personality making a debut appearance before them all.

The group of onlookers stares in amazement and shock as they realize that the little fire breather that’s been bouncing around the palace is actually the elemental fire Lord. To Tris’ amazement, the other fire breathers bow their heads, their wings flowing out behind them as they stoop low to the ground.

“Forgive us, Lord Ember, we had no right to question you,” the speaker grovels without looking up.

Ember looks between Eero and Dom, clearly not sure how she should handle the situation. Tris decides now is a good time to introduce herself. After all, she is the fire Lord’s mom. She walks up slowly and makes sure Ember sees her.