The portal behind them closed and the remnants of dust settled around them. Daryn hopped off his horse and sprinted to where Quetz was. He had watched him stagger out of the portal, padding over the thick grass beneath them and then coming to a stop. Quetz's eyes were droopy and over him lying unconscious was Dawn. Her hands flailed on the sides, as she lay unconscious over her dragon.
Quetz walked carefully and very slowly. He appeared sluggish than usual. As soon as Daryn came near him, he crouched as low as possible in order for him to pick Dawn from his back.
