"Your Majesty? Are you alright?" I sit up, looking around. Chicory, Nightshade, and Cardamon were looking at me, various expressions of worry on their faces.
"I'm alright," I wave away their concerns. "I must've dozed off. I'm fine." Chicory gave me a nod, but Nightshade and Cardamon did not. Cardamon started walking up to me, Chicory close behind her.238Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Jz3ocUeYw
"Yeah right!" She said with a frown, crossing her arms. "You're pale and shaking. You've probably come down with something. Chicory," Cardamon gave him a look. "Go check Bergamot's temperature." Chicory gave her a nod, placing a hand on my forehead. I frown at him, starting to stand up.
"Chicory, I'm fine-" A sharp pain lances through my skull, and I hiss, squeezing my eyes shut. Nightshade frowns, leaning towards Cardamon, and whispering to her I couldn't hear. 238Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSJnMrSJHm
"He's burning up." Chicory said, turning to Cardamon, who places her hands on her hips.
"Alright Bergamot," She grabs my hand and starts to lead me away to my bedroom. "Come on, you're going to bed." 238Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKqn29YvObq
Despite my words, I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow. 238Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlttbbzvhCC
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I watch Bergamot sleep and sigh, placing my hand on his forehead. He's burning up still, even worse than earlier. I frown. Chicory gives me a look. 238Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjp5CtNvGsR
"Is Bergamot alright?" He asks, and Nightshade shakes her head.
"It's obvious he's got a really bad fever. And," She points at his hand. "He's got some kind of...scaling on his hands." I reach out, grab his hand, and brush my thumb against it. It does indeed feel like lizard scales...or...
"Dragon scales," I murmur, and Chicory turns to look at me, his expression fearful.238Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxFBMtu19Eg
"Dragon? Do you think he's..." He leaves the question unasked. "It can't be possible for someone to...turn into a dragon, right?" I frown.
"It probably is possible," Nightshade replies. "Let's just hope...it isn't happening."
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