466 The Long Lost Tale Part XII (1/2)

The mood became solemn and intense and in the next second, young Abigail turned to face the Dark Dragon Hills as she cleared her throat. Young Alex realized what he was doing and he was quick to retract his hand.

”W-what's wrong?” he asked as he too followed her line of sight.

”I think I should go say goodnight to Lexus. Want to come with me?”

Alex didn't even hesitate and he immediately stood up, ready to accompany her.

”You like Lexus, don't you?” she giggled.

”He's cool,” he replied and the two of them climbed the mountain again, hand in hand.

”Lexus?” The young woman's voice wasn't as loud as this morning but the dragon immediately came out, as if he had been waiting for them. The black dragon was so close to them, so close that Alex found himself frozen on the spot. He didn't dare move a muscle.

The magnificent black dragon lowered its head and young Abigail excitedly reached out to touch it while her other hand held Alex's hand.

”What's wrong? Were you lonely? How about we go and fly around for a bit tonight?” she kindly asked the dragon, like a sweet mother.

The dragon blinked slowly. His sun-like eyes burned calmly as he gazed at her, at them. His every move was graceful, almost making no sound at all. He was like a tamed domestic pet, contrary to an aggressive and ruthless monster he had heard many stories about.

”My friend wants to fly with you, Lexus. Will you allow it?” she asked again, pulling Alex to stand closer to Lexus.

The dragon's magnificent eyeballs moved and looked at him for what seemed like a long time. The next moment, the dragon turned, stretching out his tail for them.

Young Abigail smiled so widely as she faced Alex. ”He agreed! I think Lexus likes you!” she said excitedly and before Alex could reveal a reaction, Abi pulled him and they both climbed on the black dragon. They sat on his back, Abi holding onto a spike on the dragon's neck while Alex sat right behind her.

”Are you ready?” Abi asked Alex and once Alex nodded, she happily yelled, ”Let's go, Lexus!”

The dragon's wings spread out wide with a whoosh and then, without much warning, took off with such incredibly graceful power. Young Alex was utterly awed and before he knew it they were soaring in the night sky. The flight wasn't rough or scary. It was incredibly calm.

”Yeah, he's amazing. And you're incredible, too,” he said. The dragon was no doubt cool but this girl who could tame this monster into this kind of gentle creature was the most amazing thing.

As he looked down, the young man could no longer contain the thrill and he spread his arms out wide. ”This is just so amazing, Abigail!” he exclaimed.

The dragon flew for many rounds until it finally landed back in the crater of mist.

Young Abigail and Alex climbed down. She gently bumped her forehead on the dragon's cheek and uttered lovingly, ”Goodnight, Lexus.”

Just after hearing that, the dragon disappeared into the mist again.

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