12 The Hydra's Song

CHAPTER 12 THE HYDRA'S SONG Drake, no!" Petra yelled. She ran to Drake and knelt by him. "He's hurt!" Bo cried. Worm quickly crawled to Drake's side. Bo, Rori, Ana, and Griffith raced along with him. Drake was lying in the grass. His skin was a strange green color.

"We must bring him inside," said Griffith. "We'll help you, Drake," Ana said. "He's been poisoned! Just like the king!" Rori exclaimed. Petra started to cry. "I am so sorry," she said. Tears flowed down her cheeks. They dripped onto her Dragon Stone. Bo pointed to Petra's Dragon Stone. "Look!" The stone was glowing a bright, deep green. Petra looked down at it. Her eyes got wide. "I hear voices in my head!" she said. "Four voices. The hydra says she can help Drake."

Then a beautiful sound filled the air. Everyone turned to see the hydra slowly walking toward Drake. All four of her heads were raised. Each head sang a different tone, but they all blended together.

As the hydra got closer, her song became louder. "It's beautiful," said Griffith. "It makes me think of water flowing over rocks," added Bo. The green color slowly left Drake's skin. His eyes fluttered open. "What happened?" Drake asked. He sat up.

"The hydra's mist poisoned you," Petra told him. "But then she healed you with her song." "I feel fine," Drake said. "Wait! That means you connected with her!" "Yes, but I'm just glad you're all right," Petra said. "I should have listened to you, Drake. I never should have tried to fly off like that. I'm sorry." Drake smiled at her. "It's okay." Rori grabbed Petra's arm. "This is all very nice, but you've got to hurry!" she said. "Petra, you must save the king!" added Griffith.