As Sirona approached the clearing, a sound filled the forest.
Sirona peeked at the tree stump from behind some tall grass, beholding the human from the previous night.
It sat on the tree stump with it's legs crossed, playing a lute. It seemed to have only just started.
Sirona crouched down, and began to make her way across the clearing. She almost considered swimming in the lake to be faster, but water was noisy.
The human continued to play the lute, seemingly unaware of the purple dragoness sneaking around the clearing.
Sirona was halfway around the pond when the human spoke, making her freeze like she was hit with Spyro's ice breath.
"I know you're there. There really is no need to hide."
Sirona took a deep breath before rising from the grass, carefully watching the human.
"Ah, you're purple. That's a color I haven't seen in quite a while."
The human said, still playing the lute. Sirona carefully moved to her usual spot.
The human didn't speak for a while, the only sound in the clearing being the lute.
Sirona eventually felt the urge to sing. She tried to resist, as she wasn't comfortable singing around those she didn't know.
But eventually she gave up, and her voice filled the clearing as well. The lute then bent to the rhythm of her voice, producing a beautiful song.
The song reached into the forest, and it seemed to vibrate with it. Animals swayed at the edge of the clearing, drawn by the song but wary of the human.
Birds circled the clearing, and the sun seemed to shine brighter. Wind moved the leaves and grass in rhythm with the song.
It was nearly sundown when Sirona noticed it was time for her to go home, and she finished bthe last few notes.
The human expertly ended the song along with her, watching as the animals around the clearing dispersed as it ended.
Sirona got up, finally finding the courage to talk to the human. She approached him, keeping her eyes on the ground.
"Um, it's nice to meet you."
The human chuckled, setting down the lute.
"I believe we've already met, but greetings. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Sirona found it a bit easier to find her next words. She looked up and saw the two glowing red eyes under the hood, once again averting her gaze.
"My name is Sirona."
"That's a fitting name. You may call me Avenger. It's what everybody calls me now."
Sirona nodded. She glanced at the forest, seeing the nearly setting sun. She was past her time to go home, and soon somebody would come to get her.
"I need to go home, but can I visit?"
The human shrugged.
"That's not for me to decide. It's your decision, so you may visit when you want to. And it was your clearing before I arrived."
Sirona nodded, before quickly darting to the edge of the clearing, but not before looking behind her.
"See you later!"
"Likewise."
With a goodbye, Sirona dashed home, her fear of the human now gone.