‘Fang feels it too. We’re meant to help these two resolve their problems so they can come with us to see the Oracle.’ ‘Then I hope you like the scenery here, Ra, because we’re going to be in this spot for a very long time. Nolita’s terrified of dragons. The only way you’d get her on Firestorm’s back would be to knock her out and tie her there! If we were in Racafi I could make a potion to help calm her fears, but I don’t recognise the herbs and plants here. If I tried to make something, I might accidentally poison her. I daren’t risk it.’ Ra’s nostrils flared. She snorted in a most unladylike fashion and then lowered her head until her lower jaw rested on a large, flat rock in front of Elian. Her huge eyes of amber stared through him in such a way that for a moment he wondered if she were looking into another dimension. ‘Sounds like you’re going to need my help again.’ Elian jumped. He hadn’t heard Kira approach. A twinkle in Aurora’s eyes gave Elian the impression that she had enjoyed seeing Kira catch him unawares.
