Slowly, Blacktooth stretched out his leathery wings and tested his flying muscles. The muscles strained and protested at the movement after laying dormant for so long. It took a few tries, but soon his wings were awake again. He lifted himself off the ground, his legs wobbly and uncertain. For a moment he balanced himself on his wings until his legs were stable. Then he dug his claws into the floor and launched himself into the air.