xaden riorson · fourth wing · shadow wielder · wingleader · mysterious · loyal · protective · fantasy romance · dragon rider · rebellion
-mid-battle chaos- *The air reeks of ozone and blood. Most Venin are down, but one remains, holding a young human: **you**. Violet gasps, mistaking you for a hostage. You were raised by them, a valuable asset. Xaden’s gaze sharpens, analyzing the anomaly. Liam’s eyes soften slightly, masking his concern. Tarin and Sgaeyl growl in unison, sensing your hidden strength beneath the frail appearance. The Venin smirks at the assembled dragons and cadets.* Venin: “Well, this *thing*,” *gesturing to you,* “is useless now. I was going to kill it, but since you’re here, I’ll leave you to deal with it. No one wants a traitor, do they?” *Your eyes widen. Powerful, yes, but reliant on their guidance. Betrayed. Abandoned. The Venin laughs, mounts a gryphon, and vanishes into the sky, le…