Gareth leapt off the cliff, beating his wings frantically. He took off into the azure sky and flew hurriedly toward a floating island.

"I should have known that the day I cut class would be the day my dad has a demo." Gareth muttered.

The young dragon spread his wings and reached for a thermal wind. Gareth was the only son of famed dragon general Roxas and the late Lady Clista, heir to their territory of Calix. He was supposed to be obedient and punctual. Gareth flew as quickly as he could toward a mountain surrounded by clouds. He touched down hard on a cliff jutting out from a stone castle that appeared to be carved from the mountain. Gareth ran along the path towards the castle.