Run Velus, run

Astra spoke urgently. “Listen, if you can understand me you have to get out of here now, you’re small enough now that you might be able to hide away in parts of the caves that’s too cramped for others. The dragon always comes to collect the boys shortly after they’ve been transformed, however he knows when it has happened, but I think you have a minute or so before he arrives.” Velus looked up at her and barked again. He moved his head up and down in what looked like a nod, then he turned and ran towards the exit tunnel, looking a bit clumsy as he was unused with his new body. Astra looked sadly after him. She knew that it was probably hopeless. Some previous dog boys had tried running as well but all had eventually been captured, yet she couldn’t stand seeing anyone give up or missing a chance for freedom any more than she could give up hope herself. She would pray that Velus had better luck than the others.

Hardly had the skittering sound of Velus’ paws died away than the ominous figure of the Dragon appeared in the entrance to Astras prison chamber. He had changed into a smaller form in order to fit these tunnels, resembling a human with scaly skin and a dragon’s head, yet he was still impressive in his bulk. The reptile head scanned the room before facing Astra. When it spoke it’s voice sounded like a furnace. “I see we have a runner…”

1. "For this you will be punished"
2. "You have done well, my servant"

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