The wind gusted strongly as the Dragon Boat flew through the night air. The journey was long but she knew the route by heart; she was used to the journey's ordeals. Her wings gliding, moving up and down every so often, the great dragon propelled forward.
Septimus and Jenna slept snugly together on the dragon's back as they made their annual journey to the House of Foryx, where they were to meet Hotep-Ra, the first ExtraOrdinary Wizard. Asleep and unconscious, they did not notice that they had moved closer to each other to the point where Septimus had his arm around her body. Originally having slept under their own blankets, they had now converged into one overnight.
But the Dragon Boat noticed. Had her master asked, she would have told: Jenna had taken a liking for Septimus. This was not normal sibling affection; how could it be anyhow when they were not?
No, the Dragon Boat knew love when she saw it. And this was a love so strong and profound, not even the unconsciousness of sleep could oust it.
And so, Septimus and Jenna slept together unknowingly and innocently. His arm protectively around her belly and she snugly well-resting and protected in his embrace. The Dragon Boat was pleased; her master had chosen well.
However, likewise, the Dragon Boat did not seem to have noticed the brewing storm along with the raging sea. And so, the beautiful Dragon Boat was caught off guard when lightning suddenly punctured a hole in its left wing.
Down the Dragon Boat fell. Spinning wildly, she tried to regain control. Septimus and Jenna were jolted awake, shocked to find each other so close to another. But their shock soon morphed into terror when they saw that instead of going straight they were going down.
The two lovers fell onto the Dragon's neck. Jenna slipped off but Septimus grabbed her hand.
"Jenna!" He shouted.
"Sep!" Jenna cried back, desperate as her hand nearly slipped.
"Hold on!" Sep yelled. He tightened his grip and grabbing her with his other arm, he pulled her up. The two desperately held onto each other as they ship plummeted. Septimus quickly grabbed his Flyte charm and jumped. The Dragon Boat very neatly crash-landed onto the 7 Isles of Syren.
Septimus and Jenna, holding hands and flying, glided down to see the Dragon Boat. Landing safely, they examined the beautiful dragon now laying on her side, her wing punctured with a large hole.
"What was it?" asked Jen.
"I don't know," Sep said slowly, "it looks like lightning struck her."
"That's very powerful lightning." Jenna looked at Septimus.
Septimus nodded trying to figure something out. Jenna talked softly with the Dragon Boat telling her everything will be ok. Sep finally decided that the best solution was to wait for the wing to heal.
"We should make camp, Jen", Sep told his adoptive sister.
"How long will we have to stay here?" Jen asked worried.
Septimus looked down, sullen. He shook his head. "I don't know."
"Is there any way we can get help?" Jen asked, worried but with a glint of hope in her eye.
Sep looked up at her. "I wish but I can't think of anything."
"So we're stuck here."
Septimus paused and looked away. He slowly nodded and said, "Yes."
Jenna huffed. "I'll find some wood then." As she began to walk away, Septimus grabbed her hand, making her look at him. Sep wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close. She, too, naturally, wrapped her arms around his neck. Septimus planted a soft kiss on her cheek.
"Be safe." Sep smiled and she returned the smile.
As Jenna walked away and Sep watched, behind them they had noticed that the Dragon Boat, too, smiled.
