River took off, their wing-tips brushing. Her wings caught the wind as she flew, soaring over the trees.Xylo smiled, spreading his and taking off. He waited for her to follow, flapping his wings in place to hover without moving. Once she followed, they took off side by side in the air towards the waterfall. The air flung his hair behind him as they flew, flowing behind him like Aladdin's carpet.
A strong side wind hit her, sending her tumbling through the air. She moved her wings swiftly, and was barely able to right herself and fly back to his side.