Ambriel was quick and lithe, compared to the heavier Ashton, but the dragon had the advantage of his larger wingspan and the musculature to support it. In open air, the dragon would always win. Ambriel was built for quick manoeuvring and flying in more confined spaces, while Ashton's body potentially had the power to cross an ocean. A sparrowhawk versus an albatross.
Ambriel redoubled his efforts when Ashton blasted past him, not aware of the danger of the dragon. He'd just seen Ashton fail miserably at catching a rabbit, surely he would not harm Ambriel.
Ambriel streaked behind him, arching towards the coast, stretching out his arms. When he saw the coast approaching, Ambriel arced down, divebombing towards the jagged shorelines, towards the white foamy waves crashing against the rocks.