The sound of magic whizzing by in the distance captured the dragon’s attention. Cracking, humming, sizzling, snaping - the chorus of spells was mesmerizing. Another subtle melody chimed faintly in its ears, not from outside but echoing in the dark hallway ahead. The rhythmic clicking and clacking grew louder in the shadow. Like tongues of fire, two bright scarlet eyes flickered in the black, fixed on the dragon’s throat. Flaring its wings, the reptile turned to face the threat.