The night wind howled in my ears. Ramon and I had a mutual agreement that it was only a once in a lifetime opportunity that I would ride on his dragon. But as I steadied my self using the horns of the black dragon as it flew, I appreciated the fact that Ramon was willing to throw all promises and vows, for the priority of the kingdom.
The dragon accelerated and I couldn't help but marvel at it's speed. I guessed it's movement depended on it's mood. The last time I rode on it, it took on a steady pace.
I spared a glance behind me. The other black dragons, Ramon's soldiers, were trying to match up to his speed. They all looked the same. Smoke billowing out of their nostrils. Narrowed, angry red eyes.
The horses we had used the previous day were left in the jade temple. With an emergency
