Will she be alright?

Rast stepped forward, raising his sword in salute.

The crowd erupted in applause, their cheers a mix of encouragement and hope. Rast turned to his team, giving them a nod of reassurance before mounting his dragon.

His team followed suit, each rider taking their position on their majestic beasts.

Sophia raised her hand to her chest and pray silently. "Go forth with our blessings. Return safely, and bring us the news we seek."

With a powerful beat of their wings, the dragons took to the skies. Rast's dragon led the way, its scales shimmering in the morning light. The other dragons followed in perfect formation, their riders focused and determined.

As they ascended, the crowd watched in awe, the sight of the dragon riders taking flight a powerful symbol of hope and strength.

Sophia and Adeline stood side by side, their eyes following the dragons until they were mere specks in the sky.