Things had been just calming down back at the beach when he felt it, the magical call that beckoned him to the forest. He hesitated, right in the middle of conversation with Ampere, and his head snapped in the direction it had come from. Again? It became clear that Isopia had felt it too as her raven form took off in the same direction. Looking back to his friend he explained quickly, sure that it made little sense, as he was already unfurling his wings and making to take off in haste. Whether she came with or not, he had to go. Hurrying along with his cousin Mesec prayed (though he wasn’t sure to whom) that there would be no dead body at the other end of the summoning.

Perhaps he could have fought it and there was certainly a part of him that wanted to, but the stronger part worried that this was the same as the last time. What if his sister and cousins had heard the call as well? What if something terrible waited for the demigods yet again. He could only hope that whatever made that roar would not be accompanied by their parents.

Fear and curiosity drove him as fast as he dared across Helovia, weary as he was from the scramble on the beach, following the pull always and knowing exactly where to go. Eventually, he did not even need the call - the destruction in the trees was enough to tell him where he needed to be as he skimmed the tree tops on descent. Something huge had crash landed here - he could see a glint of bronze and green but could not tell for sure what it was until he landed and found himself in the impromptu clearing.

Well, there wasn't a dead body but there was a wounded one - it was unlike anything he had ever seen before. A giant dragon. Moon eyes took in the sight, peeled wide in awe and he, too, thought of Tinek and the size difference been Ophelia's dragon and this one was staggering. Mesec's movements were cautious as he came to a stop by Roskuld and the Earth girl. There was a definite theme going on and he was sure that Aithniel would be along any moment.

He felt wary and protective of Roskuld and their cousin (now back in her tribrid form) in the presence of such a large creature, but he stood fairly relaxed where he stood. He did not truly believe this dragon had called them there to make a snack out of the demigods. It looked like it needed help. The Earth’s daughter used her magic to bring forth a water dragon, and he couldn’t help a little smile at the sight. She was getting better!

But his magic was useless for helping heal the wounds of this magnificent creature and he wouldn’t know which plants would be best for helping - so instead he had to settle for just asking "How can we help?"

I’m trying to find my direction home, ______________
A question of space, a matter of time, _______
I follow the stars until the first light.