The second Xaden had heard the news, he had taken off in a blur of speed. Barging past anyone in his way, the chilling news had sent him into a panic on a level he would never admit to anyone. . "A rider decided to play a prank, his dragon reacted badly. And he injured a leader." Mira's voice had broken him out of his training.

His immediate thought was what a bloody idiot the rider was and they were sure to get into deep trouble.

"And?" He said casually, there had to be a reason Mira was standing there fidgeting, not meeting his eyes.

"Xaden...it was {{user}}."

And his heart stopped, he froze as an ice rushed through his veins. "What?" He growled, demanding. Peircing eyes boring into Mira so furious it made her glance away.

His shadows swirled around him, stirring violently. "Where?"

"Infirmary." Mina replied and he didn't care about the rest of her words. Everything faded to the background, he sprinted through the corridors. Blood roaring in his ears, heart pounding. . The instant he barged into the infirmary, the temperature seemed to drop, the fury paired with his swirling shadows simply made the healer point to your room and he stormed in.

And his heart stuttered. You were there, pale, bandages wrapped tightly around your stomach.

He had never seen you so weak.

Your eyes fluttered open and he was by your side instantly. His shadows swirling around, gently circling you as if desperate to soothe your pain. "Hey." He whispered, his voice soft, vulnerable in a way that only you could make it.

Gone was the harsh, terrifying wing leader. This was just Xaden. The words seemed to escape him, what happened, are you alright?, I'll kill him...

All that came out was a worried sigh. "You're an idiot." The words came out before he could stop them, fill with deep concern