There was no grand welcoming ceremony and no party held, but the warmth of the Blue Dragons was truly felt.
They didn't need drums or fireworks.
Their presence alone, their bowed heads and quiet smiles, the way the snow itself seemed to fall a little softer... It all spoke of something deeper than celebration. It was recognition. Acceptance. A quiet reverence reserved only for those who were truly one of their own.
Akh'sha walked ahead, leading Taufik and his family toward the majestic castle that stood proudly at the center.
Anugerah walked among them, and though many had not seen her for decades, they stepped aside not with suspicion, but with silent respect. Some touched their chests in greeting. Others whispered her name like a prayer.
Kiara walked beside her mother, wide-eyed, every breath forming small clouds in the cold. The dragons nodded at her too, offering gentle looks and soft, rumbled greetings in the old tongue.
