Kyle spotted his chance when the dragon landed. Luckily it was small enough, or a direct connection with any of its limbs would kill him instantaneously. He sprinted forward leaping off the stone tiles as the tail swung at his legs. With a yell, he spun the bladed staff violently, rending a deep cut into the dragon's side. He was allowed a moment to savor his miniature victory before he was knocked down by a wing.<span style="font-style: italic">Whatever the assassin was planning, he better have done it before everyone is dead.</span><br/><br/>******<br/><br/>Lynda threw a bolt of lightning behind her as she fled, covering the floor before her pursuer. She got to her feet and turned around, raising a hand in preparation to retaliate.