Alixia watches the horse go, instead turning her head back toward the intense rumbling. "In case you couldn't tell, that's a dragon!" she said sarcastically.

I'M TRYING MY BEST AT THE MOMENT

That sounds wonderful! I love ice! And also NOT dying!

"...Hoshidan dragons control the winds." She takes several steps away, lightly swinging her sword in front of her. ❝That we do, little human,❞ the beast hisses. There's a strong gust that flies in their direction following the dragon's words.

She shoves Falchion into the ground, keeping her balance by holding on as the wind passes over. Once more, Alixia draws it again. ❝Run, Adelind- and take the Yato! My blade is dangerous to dragons, so I'll hold him off!❞

She can't risk turning her head toward Adelind as the dragon gets closer. "I'm not going to die, much less fight this thing! Please, listen to me and RUN. I'll be right after you."

"I promise, I will." She watches the princess run off for a split second, once more returning her attention to the dragon. Alexia backs up slowly, and then sprints after Adelind.

It's not long after her and Adelind's escape from the mountain. Regardless of whether or not the princess chose to come with her, Alixia ran as fast as she could back toward Askr. Toward @HeroicSummoner.

She makes her way toward the mountain with Mayura. There's a sense of dread hanging over them. It's a suicide mission.

"We have to try."

"The best I have is Falchion..."

"Nora, wherever you may be... Stay safe."

"And Laslow, I pray you're safe on your birthday."

"Yes, that'd be the ideal... situation..." She hears something... wings flapping. "SHIT."

She doesn't know how much good it will do them, but she nods and jumps behind the rocks.

Unfortunately, it doesn't do much good. Dragon talons swoops down and snatch the two of them up.