Earlier...

Ruby's POV

Once Earthquake, Victory Strike, Glory and Thorn had left, Secret-Ripper had gotten up and was walking to the end of the cave, opposite of the entrance, where he hit the rock a few times, before the wall began to rumble and vibrate the entire cave. A large spiracle passage was slowly opened up as the wall began to move to the left.

When the rumbling had stopped, Secret-Ripper faced us and spoke.

"Follow me," was all he said before going down the spiral passageway.

"Come Ruby, it will fine," Peregrine assured her before following the other dragons that had went down already.

Ruby sign and walked to the tunnel. It was sparkling with shimmering rocks and gems. The air was a bit stuffy but it became more clear as they went down to semi-lit passage.

When Ruby reached the bottom, she was memorise by the pure beauty that she saw down there. The walls were decorated with all sorts of riches and the room was bathed in a bluish green that seemed to be emitted by star-like shapes on the top of the room. In the middle of the room was a large bubbling tub, the size of six burn wide, that was streaming slightly. On the left side, there was a table lined with many delicious delicacies ranging from roast beef to cakes. On the right side were several smaller tubs and a large set of showers. Some of the smaller tubs had dragons or scavengers inside them while a few dragons were at the table taking treats. However, the tub in the center was empty.

Ruby had to admit that it was really cozy and lovely-looking.

Secret-Ripper was the first to get inside the tub and waved for the rest of the dragons to join him. Amber-Eye, who was still chained, was rolled into the tub and Secret-Ripper had to haul him up. Thunder-Claws was the third, then Moorhen, Singsong, Master Mind, Mind Breaker and Moorhen.

Peregrine lead Ruby into the tub, Ruby stepped on to one of the steps and then jumped inside creating a splash that had drenched Moorhen, Singsong and Thunder-Claws, when Ruby resurfaced, the water reached up to the base of her neck. It gave out a nice, comforting heat and has the lovely scent if roses and other fragrances. Ruby relaxed her body as she let the water ease her nerves.

Ruby noticed that Icicle had a disgusted look on her face and rolled her eyes as she poke her claw into the water measuring its warmth. She decided to jump in, but her left leg tripped on the side and she fell head first into the water. Singsong and Thunder-Claws had to drag her onto the large step before she would have drown in the deeper depths of the tub.

Sparrow, Peregrine and Peregrine's siblings then joined Ruby.

"So, how is the jacuzzi," Singsong asked curiously.

"Jacuzzi," Ruby asked puzzled.

"Yes, it is a tub that can create bubbles. This one was designed by me. I hope you like the details of the amberine," Singsong said while pointing to the side.

Ruby followed his claw to the side and had to admit that it was beautiful. Ruby's father was sitting on the side of the tub.

"Why don't you join us or go to another tub, if you don't want to mingle with Amber-Eye," Secret-Ripper asked Eagle.

"Well, I don't feel like going in," Eagle admitted.

"Do you want a bite," Secret- Ripper asked causally while pointing to the table.

"No, but thank you nonetheless," Eagle insisted.

"Then, can you please watch the dragonets,"Secret-Ripper said while turning his head, " Wait, where are the dragonets."

Ruby quickly turn her head looking for them, but saw nothing.

Secret-Ripper jumped out of the tub and ran up the tunnel.

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When he came back, he said, " They are not here."