Prologue
Queen Thorn read the letter for the third time and then shifted her gaze to the dragonet standing in front of her. He was completely silent, except for one claw that tapped the floor at regular intervals
"You are absolutely certain that you want to do this Cobra?" she asked, putting the letter down. "In my opinion, you would be of more use here."
Cobra politely dipped his head before saying "In all regards, Queen Thorn, I feel that I could be of more use if I attend the academy and the come back here
"I still think you should stay. You're one of the strongest dragons I have" Thorn said, eyeing Cobra's thick, muscular arms. He was more muscular then an SandWing she had ever seen, and that was one of the reasons back when she had led The Outclaws she had allowed him to join./
She stayed silent for a while, watching Cobra fidget with on of the black stones he had gotten set under his scales down the length of his neck on either side.
Very well Cobra." She finally said. "You can attend Jade Mountain Academy."