Snakes and Dragons(chapter 14)
Astra POV

I raced through the woods. Something didn't feel right. My gut and heart told me to go out there. My warrior and protector blood pumping through my veins. I could feel my own heart beat as I heard the startled cries of four voices. Who would be out here at this time? I stalked towards the sound. Four serpentine-scouts as far as I know-were cornered by a cliff. A whole group of warriors closing in on them. One had scratches and a broken ankle,I could tell from my hiding place. To get a better view I climbed up a hill,up on a perch above them all to see about ten warriors in all. Ten verses four?! These odds were unfair,very unfair since it really was three against ten. As the group of stone warriors closed in on them I leapt into action. Claws out and fangs bared I came down on them. One ran away from the surprise of seeing me,a nightfury,pouncing and attacking upon them. I whipped my tail around,knocking three into the river. Only six left...no problem. I could hear the frightened whimpers of the serpentine behind me. I wanted to tell them it's alright,but I couldn't let these stone warriors see my soft side. Let alone compassion from me if they feared me like this. I took in a deep breath and let loose a fireball the size of a boulder. The remaining six ran. I turned around after that,my blue eyes shining with the glare of a true blooded nightfury. I could see the fear and terror in their eyes. I walked over to them softly,my paws hitting the ground with soft thumps. The flames have made a ring of fire around us. It was leave or be burned now. I made haste to put them on my back,making them whimper in fright,and raced towards the cliff. I dived into the ravine,stretching my wings out and gliding gracefully. I began to fly my way home,these serpentine will have to stay for the time being...but for how long will we be safe from both Rufus and the stone army?