Time passed by. Meg was ordered to stay in bed for past 10 days. She hated being stuck without moving. Fortunately Luna wasn't leaving her side so she wasn't feeling alone or at least she was feeling less bored.
Aby also came everyday to keep her company but there was a cold mood between them. As if Meg was avoiding any conversation with her and all she was saying is that she needed to go back to her mom. Aby was sad and scared to lose her new best friend. She wanted Meg to stay so bad but she couldn't act selfish. Meg had her own family.

Aby was visiting Meg and brought with her new bandages to redo the wrapping around her wound. She found her sitting on the bed, petting Luna's head while she was asleep. Meg's face was hidden with her hair so Aby couldn't figure her expression. She made herself noticed and Meg only did a small nod. Aby swallowed and walked closer to her. Luna woke up and came to lie at bed's feet in waiting for the blond girl to finish.
Aby was cleaning the wound carefully and saw the wound was healing fast and Meg could probably fly again very soon. The room was silent the entire time. Meg stared at Aby every move and didn't budge one time. Until Aby finally sighed.

-"Your wound is close to be healed fully.", she said flatly.

-"Good. That means I can go home.", Meg said.

The auburn girl got out of the bed and reached for her shirt. Luna growled in excitement, understanding that they will finally go back home. Meg laughed for the first time in days seeing her dragon that happy.

-"I know sweetie. I'm excited too.", Meg chuckled.

Aby watched the scene and smiled sadly. She put the dirty bandages on the near tables and washed her hands in the near bucket of water. She wiped them and turned around in a sigh. But she only came face to face with Meg, making her yelp at the sudden surprising confrontation.

-"Meg gods! Why-"

-"I wanted to thank you."

Aby blinked, a hand on her chest to feel her beating heart. And when it was about to calm down after the outburst, it went more crazy at Meg's words.

-"I could have died if you weren't there. And Luna would have ended up alone and my mom childless.", Meg continued.

-"Oh uh... it was the least I could do. You saved my life. Again. I thought I could save yours but I'm still not ready for those type of battle. I'm still too weak.", Aby shrugged.

She avoided her eyes from Meg and kept them on the floor. Then she felt a hand on her shoulder and lifted her head only to see Meg smiling.

-"What are you talking about? Girl. You saved me two times that day. We saved each other. I never thought I would say that but we make a pretty good team. Without forgetting what you said about being your first mission without your sister. It's a huge thing. I'm sure your father is only proud, am I right?", Meg said.

Aby blushed and nodded slightly. Her father was indeed more proud than ever and announced to the entire village what she did and that he was so happy with her.

-"So don't say you're weak. You're just becoming stronger.", Meg winked.

Aby couldn't help but smile but raised her eyebrow.
-"Wait, you're not mad at me then?"

-"Whut? Why would I?!", Meg asked confused.

-"Well. When I came to visit you, you were looking upset or barely talking to me. I thought you were mad I couldn't let you go back home.", Aby admitted.

-"Oh yeah...", Meg scratched the back of her head, "I wasn't mad at you. But more mad at my own self. I hate not moving and being wounded. Even if it's for protecting the ones I love. I always thought that if I can't protect my dear ones without being hurt, I was only weak.", Meg sighed, "But I figured, thanks to you, that it doesn't matter the scars. It will only be a proof that I got out only fiercer."

-"Thanks to me?", Aby frowned.

-"Yes. Before, I thought saving dragons was the only thing worth risking my life. But you proved me that there are good people out there and not everyone wants to kill dragons. You changed my mind when I thought it was impossible. And thanks to you, I now have a non dragon friend.", Meg grinned.

Aby felt her eyes watering
-"So yeah, my silent was only me thinking about everything that happen and also about my mom. I'm kinda missing her.", Meg shrugged.

Aby crashed Meg into a hug. Meg blinked at the sudden embrace but even if it was awkwardly, she returned it.

Aby broke it and looked straight into her green eyes.
-"You need to go home. Now. I can't make you stay even if I'm going to miss you. I don't have the right to do it.", Aby said, tears rolling down her face.

Meg smiled again and cupped Aby's face in her hand.
-"Hey. Me going home, doesn't mean we're never going to see each other again. I'll be back. You have my word.", Meg said softly.

Aby's smile only got wider.
The girls went outside and Meg climbed on Luna.

-"I'll see you soon.", Meg said before taking off.

Aby watched her friend flying away, excited for the future adventures to have with her.

Valka was standing on an ice of spike, staring at the ocean, looking for a white dragon to come back.
It had been weeks since her daughter left. She was worried something could have happened to her. What if a trapper caught them? What if they were stuck somewhere and couldn't escape?

It was enough for Valka. She was going to search for her daughter. She ran back to the caves and took her armor, ready to put it on and called Cloudjumper. She throw water on the fire to turn it off and headed to the center of the sanctuary. Only to fall on a young girl, smiling at her.

-"Hi mom."

Valka let her armor fall on the floor and gasped. Her only daughter was standing in front of her, with her Light Fury by her side. They were safe and sound. She stepped toward her and brought her in her arms.

-"Oh thank gods! My daughter! You're back!", Valka sighed of relief, kissing the top of Meg's head.

-"Yeah. I'm sorry mom.", Meg sobbed in her chest.

Valka pushed her gently to take her face in her palms and study it.
-"What happen? Were you hurt? Did you got kidnap or something?", Valka exclaimed.

-"Well... lets just say I had quite the adventure.", Meg laughed nervously.

-"Good. You'll have stories to tell me at diner then.", Valka smiled fondly.

Meg smiled back and both mother and daughter went back to the cave, talking about happen during these past few days.
Calm and peace was finally back in Meg's life.

But for how long?