[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/tKFjLAr.png[/img][/center] Ace's cheer managed to put a smile on his face. "I guess you're right, they've got each other." Harper sat up only to let out a wince. Funny, how things hurt a lot more when the fight was over. The adrenaline had ebbed away, and he was feeling sore all over, his elbows and knees stung and he felt so much older. "My back," the boy mumbled, "ughhh, this isn't pleasant." He grabbed onto his fallen sword and used it as a cane of sorts. The boy got to his feet and stretched, wincing each time his aching muscles complained. "I'm..." Great wasn't exactly the word but he would live. "Okay...how are you holding up, Ace?" He narrowed his eyes at her injured hand, Harper was never good at hiding concern. The boy's eyes flitted to both Inadi and Leila and he smiled a little, now that the fight was over, everyone looked peaceful. However, they still had a list to complete and the guides were probably worrying their heads off. "I wish we could rest, but--" Harper's expression turned serious, "the others might need our help, we'll need to keep moving." He offered the weary Inadi a hand and helped yanked the older boy up. "We've got a mountain to climb." He didn't sound excited, but there was no mistaking the determination in his voice. Zephy, slapped Leila gently and when the girl didn't respond, she gave her another. Eventually, the archer came to and the messenger gave her a grin. She began tossing bandages towards the humans, yelling for them to look out. After that she helped Leila to her feet and encouraged the weary archer to keep at it. Harper laughed a little at the lively messenger then gave the archer a sympathetic glance. "Come on Leila," Harper smiled brightly from one of the ledges. "With an aim like that, you'll be sure to knock that dragon right out of the sky." He was feigning bravery once more, but hoped that it would help raise the quiet girl's spirits. The boy continued scampering up one of the ledges before finally reaching an earthy corridor that was lit by red and purple crystals. Sunlight streamed in through the cave's cracks and the end of the tunnel could be seen in the distance. --- [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/ytkwQgc.png[/img][/center] "Fudgeee!" Riley sat up, teeth chattering and head pounding. It was as cold as heck and she felt as if she had run a marathon. The girl looked to the side only to see Jasper. Aah, that was right! They had been fighting with an orc. Had she gotten herself into trouble. Well, it felt as if she had been run over by a truck so that would be believable. "I'm guessing you're my guardian angel." The girl still had it in her to joke. "Thanks," her knees felt a tad wobbly but she managed to get back onto her feet. What Riley saw next took her breath away. "Oh my...God." Various colors melded into each other, mixing as they bounced off the icy prison's surface. "Beautiful..." She stood in awe, gaping at the scene before her. However, it didn't last, and soon the wind around the orc began to whip at the ice sculpture frosty had made. There was the sound of cracking ice, followed by the orc falling to the ground. She looked away, Frosty didn't look so hot, in fact, he was extra paled and looked like he was about to pass out. Windy looked tired, but okay for the most part. Lesley was okay and Jasper, the healer was asleep on the ground. "I can't believe we're alive..." she laughed a little, and raised her hand into the air. "Windy, Lesley, high five!" As soon as that was done she skipped towards Hakuren. He was looking better, now that Jasper had patched him up. "Frosty, that was very [i]cool[/i]!" Riley was grinning from ear to ear at everyone. "I know we're all burned out, but I think we should look for the others. They must be really, really, worried." With some effort she managed to help Jasper to her feet. The girl swung the healer's arm over her shoulder and began walking away from the orc's unconscious body. "We make quite the team! I just hope the others are doing A-okay too." --- [b]Meanwhile...[/b] "I don't see any of them," Serenade let out a defeated sigh. After searching around and below the mountains the guides decided to wait near the peak. The dragon's cave was just a few kilometers away now. They had been hoping to find the humans near the peak but they were nowhere to be found. They could only wait now. Serenade closed her eyes, It was frighteningly quiet. A dark shadow fell over Sol and citizens below heard the beating of wings and a deafening roar. [center][IMG]http://i62.tinypic.com/1zy81mu.jpg[/IMG][/center]