Chapter 101: Founding Fathers

Lena

The rocky road jostled me from a fitful sleep. I blinked groggily as the wilderness raced past the van's window. Mr. S glanced back from the passenger seat.

"Sleep well? We have a long drive ahead to a safe location. I thought we could discuss some matters to pass the time."

I rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the cobwebs. "Very well. You know so much about me already. Suppose it's only fair I learn more about you."

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"Tell me, Lena, what do you know of the raiders? And of dragons?"

I considered his questions cautiously before answering. "The raiders are a clan of people with the power to bond and control dragons, if I'm not mistaken. I don't know much of their history. As for dragons..." I hesitated, uncertain how much to reveal.

Mr. S nodded thoughtfully. "Go on."

"From what I've learned, dragons are mystical creatures that can shapeshift between human and draconic forms. And they can bestow great power on any human who bonds with one, for good or ill."

"Very good. You have a