ˋ°•*⁀➷ ❝The lingering shadows of twilight gave way to shards of radiance as dawn peeked over the horizon. Warm light enveloped the shores of Berk and the heart of the rider who had been earthbound for what had felt like a crushing eternity.
Ana's arms instinctively spread out at either side of her. She closed her eyes, surrendering herself entirely.
The wind roared past her ears, forcing her backward, and sent her dark waves swaying wildly behind her as Dusk climbed and climbed and climbed high above the ocean.
There was no saddle to steady her. No harness to hold on to.
She whooped out into the heights in overwhelming elation. Her doubts and worries dissolving into the bundles of clouds they left behind.
Ana’s eyes stung with tears—she hadn’t thought she’d feel the air tugging at her like this again. Feel the familiar dampness cling to her hands as they touched the clouds around her. Like she was herself again.
Dusk had given back her wings. And so much more.❞
Man.. these two's first flight tugs at my heartstrings real bad 🥹🤧💕
Before they ever reached this point, Ana had to endure a heartbreaking journey of healing after being betrayed by someone she once called a friend and handed over to the Dragon Hunters, who made sure she would never forget their prolonged cruelty. Nor ever erase its marks from her skin.
Dusk himself underwent a similar challenge, having suffered at the Hunters’ hands as well, and needing to learn how to trust again. And to find something worth protecting.
Together, they built a bond that soon became like iron—unshakable and unbreakable. And within it, Ana found herself once more. Realized she had not been broken by her hardships, but reborn. Stronger than before and ready to face whatever else the gods planned to place in her path.
Dusk had always known the embers of her inner strength still burned, merely waiting to be fanned into flame.
Little did Ana know that the “whatever else” awaiting her was already just around the corner.. and that Dusk himself would be the one to lead her to it when she was ready.
