A bright light appeared above and Gorbash emerged from it, floating over the Council. "How dare you summon me," Gorbash bellowed.
"It is our right," the Gold, female dragon replied from her pedistal brimming with golden treasure. "You have committed crimes against dragonhood. We have the right to try you and impose punishment."
"I have committed no crime!" Gorbash plead.
The Amethist dragon spoke up, "You attacked our Red sister, Charlotte, and attempted to deny her her ancient birthright to regain a dragon's form. You cursed her and Sharon, Nobakai's chosen mate, to return to human form. You attacked and kidnapped the human, Wanda, infusing her with magic that transformed her. All these acts are crimes against dragons and defy our ancient laws. We will try you for these crimes in the name of dragons everywhere as is our right!"
Gorbash nodded, realizing that the council could hold him in this way.
"Of course, by our law, you have the right to a defense!" said the green dragon from her pedistal covered in plants and trees. "If you pursuade us that you have committed no crime, we will set you free. You may choose any defender you like."
"Very well," said Gorbash as he looked over the assembled croud, "I choose ..."
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