when the bet is lost...

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"You probably want to, but I can't tell you..." I said, and started changing back to human form

[observer]

"Probably for the best." Bob said as Jaina finished changing back. "I hope you obtained my last crystal before leaving her to her fate." The trio turned around to find the bronze dragon leader standing there.

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I couldn't remember if we had gotten that crystal or not

[observer]

Jess looked to Bob and shrugged. "I was running distraction. Jaina, you got the time crystal right?" Bob asked, turning to the princess.

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I suddenly remembered that i had taken it before leaving her.
"Yes" i said "I got it right here"
I took it out of my robe

[observer]

"Thank you princess." The leader said as Jaina handed the crystal to him.

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"no problems" I smiled "she went down rather easy"

[observer]

"Now if you'll excuse me, I need to let the others know the queen is beaten and our crystal is returned." The leader said, turning and leaving for the village. "Think we should head back to the castle?" Jess asked cheerfully before a flash and crack of thunder came from behind a nearby boulder.

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I looked towards the cave exit

[observer]

Bob and Jess turned to look at what that sound was, seeing a female figure standing in the cave entrance. "Heh, should have known you three were the ones at the school. Exactly which one of you is responsible for creating this place?" She asked nonchalantly.

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"what do you mean?" I asked "who are you?"

[observer]

"Heh, guess you wouldn't remember me. It has been many years since we met." She said, walking close enough for them to see. Bob & Jess looked surprised, recognizing the woman as Molli Prosperio from their regular time. "M-Molli? How did you find us?" Bob asked. "My little brother was at the school when he said a dragon had escaped. He happened to see three people outside, one looking very familiar." She said, looking at Bob specifically. "We've been trying to locate you since you vanished."

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"well... here we are" I said, trying to force a smile

[observer]

"Well if you three are ready, lets get you back to the mansion." Molli said, holding up a wand that looked like the one they'd had only not charred. "Can Flutter come too?" Jess asked, pointing to the butterfly. Molli looked at Jaina & Bob with a confused look. "She's having a blonde moment. Nothing we can't fix back at the mansion." Bob said.

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"wait, do we have to leave this place?"