The City of the Phoenix

It was early morning when the hippogryphs arrived. The three majestic beasts landed in the mansion's courtyard with grace.

They cleared the area of people beforehand. Only four people stood in waiting. Each carried a pack with some supplies, not like they would need them. Their journey to New Athens would only take a few hours at most.

The hippogryphs walked towards the four people, their eyes scanning and judging them.

Two were a beautiful black like the night sky, and one was a very light brown, close to white. He was one of Kastral's own, and by far the fastest out of the three. His name was Castor, and he led this small group.

Without care, he walked towards one specific person, the robed woman. He nuzzled his gigantic head to her chest, and with a small giggle, Lilith scratched the beast.

They weren't bonded in the same way as Sera to Kastral, but they sure as hell behaved like they were.