Occ: Topic is open to all. I really am just trying to get back into the swing of rpging so feel free to throw curve balls my way! =P

IC:
Orome sat hunched on the seat of a wagon as a horse pulled him along a rough road between Kuasta and Feinster. He had on a heavy cloak that covered his whole body effectively. He had made it so he did not look to be his normal self. His face was that of an old human and his hair was thin and gray. The wear of the years were evident on his face. He also tactfully covered his black eye with a eye patch and added some interesting scaring around the patch to make it look as if he had lost the eye somehow. Horrin was in the same pack as normal next to Orome. How could that have gone wrong? I had everything laid out perfectly so I could take that city and return it to its people. How did I fail them? He thought to himself as he looked back on the last few months.

Four months earlier: A week before setting eyes on the city of Kuasta he chanced by running into an officer of the empire who was transferring down to Kuasta to be the advisor on whether or not the city was be governed properly. It was then that Orome, with the help of Horrin and even Zef, came up with a plan that would further help topple the empire from the inside out. Orome stalked this officer and learned as much as possible before he killed him and molded his body to match that of the young man. Then as Orome entered the city of Kuasta he was welcomed with open arms.
As weeks passed Orome's influence grew within the city. The citizens came to love him as he changed many of the cruel laws the governor had in place. The plan seemed to be going along smoothly till someone of even higher rank than Orome showed up to inspect his inspector. The sight was not pleasent as all the progress Orome had created was destroyed in days. Laws replaced the ones that Orome overturned that were crueler than before. It infuriated Orome and he approached his superior. The man laughed at him and stripped him of his duties. He was assigned to horrid clean duties. Orome had been working hard to hide who he was so he had seldom touched anyone’s mind but he couldn't bear it any longer. As he touched the mind of his superior he discovered that from the beginning he knew that he wasn't the young officer he had killed to try and free this city. From the beginning he knew this and decided that he would play with the "imposter".
Rage consumed Orome as he realized that this was all a game to the empire, that the empire would make a whole city suffer just to make a point to someone like him. So one night he killed every high ranking oficial in the city and then gathered the citizens to tell them that they were free.
It didn't work the citizens revolted against him and he was forced to flee from the city. He couldn't understand why they did but the citizens defended their government even after the treatment they received. Discouraged Orome fled from the city for Feinster in hope that he could do more for them then he was able to do in Kuasta.

Present: Noise brought Orome to the present. It wasn't loud enough to be close but he could make out the noise of someone approaching. Getting himself ready he suppressed his magic and hid anything that would give him away as an elf or anything other than an old man.

Occ: I have no particular direction i want this to go in. I really just want to get back into the swing of things. So if you have an idea feel free to go with it. viewtopic.php?f=55&t=8671 and here is the link
IC:
Orome chuckled and urged his horse forward with the reins. He wondered why Aero was taking this secluded back road to Feinster and how she even knew of it at her age because it was scarcely used anymore because of the rough dangerous terrain. "I am most curious Miss Aero. Why do you travel by this road? It is by far not the most convenient or safest road.
You arrogant Elf you assumed she is not married! How insulting can you manage to be! Zef boomed from within his head just trying to be a pain sense Orome was quiet happy with the present company.
Orome twitched slightly with the unexpected outburst from Zef but other than that he kept is composure. "Forgive me I am being rude by call you miss up from are you possibly a Mrs.? He asked raising his only showing eyebrow.

Orome smiled at Aero. The energy she had helped distract him from the thoughts of the pain he caused in Kuasta. Though he marveled at Aero's ability with animals. It reminded him of his home during his younger days in the Du Weldenvarden. Where the elves and animals coexisted much like Aero does with her horse and dog.
"I must ask how did you become so proficient with animals? It is a rare sight these days to see such a bond with so much trust in it." Orome twitched slightly as Zef began speaking again.
She probably knows their true names and controls them that way old man. Zef commented sourly.
Hush impatient one it is rude to comment on every detail as if you know the truth. Horrin interjected after Zef.
For the love of the beautiful queen of the elves keep quiet you too. It is hard enough to act the part of this body without your commentaries. Orome said in his mind cause both Horrin and Zef to laugh in his mind. Orome then looked over at Aero and offered his fragile hand to her. "You have been traveling for a week take a break."

Sarai stalked down the road. She was angry at her mother, again. She released a sigh, knowing that her mother had the best of intentions at heart...but the restrictions she put down choked her! The black-lined-with-gold-scaled dragoness looked up sharply when she felt vibrations under her, forgetting her troubles instantly. What in the world....She didn't recognize those creatures. But they were near something...A wagon? Two people...two horses...and a dog. But..was that...? No, impossible. But it felt like it. She had to know. And to know, she had to protect that wagon. She spread her wings and hurled herself forward over the ground, sprinting at an incredible speed for her small size. It took her perhaps five minutes before she felt the wagon just a few scant yards in front of her. She gathered her muscles, raising her wings up into the air, and then jumped up powerfully with a thrust of her wings just as the wagon appeared in front of her. She soared over the roof, over the seat where the two people were, and even the horse that pulled the wagon, just as the creatures broke cover and thundered onto the road. She opened her jaws and roared angrily, her black-lined-with-gold scales bristling madly and pale-lavender-flecked-with-light-grey eyes gleaming with fury. She spun and lashed her tail out, tripping up one of the creatures. Another came up on her flank, swinging a weapon down, but she jumped out of the way and let the axe be lodged into the ground. She glanced at the wagon briefly. Help would be appreciated! she called, and then went back to fighting. She was surrounded now. Her powers let her duck and dodge, and her unnatural strength let her deal blows that, normally dealt from a dragonet her size, would have done very little damage.

OOC:
Sarai is, at this point in her growth, a bit bigger than the average house/farm dog, so quite small, even for a dragon hatchling.

Occ: I was noticing in my earlier post that it changed the word foo l to babies....or am I just imagining things????

IC: Orome felt the Urgles as they fell upon the from the trees. He reached under his bentch for his rapier. Pulling it out with one hand his eye became devoid of the old man though Orome trembled slightly as he continued to try to put up the act. He was about to urge the horse to go faster when a little dragon flew around the wagon. Genuinely startled he stopped the wagon. It was not something he had expected but he recovered quickly.
Horrin we much defend that hatchling. Do what you can to make sure the Urgles weapons touch no one here. Orome said to Horrin knowing that the bag that he kept him in would make it impossible for the others to know what Horrin was doing.
Quickly as he dared Orome began to get off the cart wielding his rapier. As he touched, the ground to Urgles ran at him with swords raised. A hint of a smile touched his face as he stumbled forward making both blows from the Urgles miss. Turning around Orome struck with the Elven weapon through the throat of the closest Urgle and retreated from the other. All the time making it all look like such luck that he wasn't killed.
At the same time Horrin was stretching his mind out to the Urgles and feeling the flow of the battle through their minds. When he felt the flow was not going to be in the favor of his allies he stabbed out with his mind causing many Urgles unimaginable amounts of pain. Horrin detested this method but he knew that if he used magic it would reveal himself.
Orome watched the next Urgle letting his body tremble with fear but the fear did not reach his eye. Orome flinched as Zef stabbed out with in his mind wanting to take control.
Let me do this you old man. They will all fall in the matter of seconds. The shade boomed in Orome's mind making it hard for him to concentrate.
The Urgle attacked. Barely able to keep up the act Orome fell to his side tossing the rapier behind him so it stuck with the blade up in the mud. His feet tangled with the Urgles and it fell to its death upon the blade. Orome struggled to untangle himself from the Urgle knowing that he may be needed.

OOC:
Yeah, I think that's it. Makes sense. XD

IC:
Sarai was relieved when the man and the woman joined in the fight, even the dog and the horse were helping to defeat these creatures. She swayed on her paws; too much activity. If these things weren't routed or killed soon, she would loose consciousness. She shook her head to clear it, but she took a second too long. Pain slashed into her right flank and thigh, hot, stabbing pain. She screamed, a high pitched sound that a dragon shouldn't be capable of producing. She sprang away from the beast that had injured her with his axe. On landing her injured leg shrieked in protest. She limped forward a step before whirling back around and snapping viciously with her teeth. Her jaws met on his arm. She jerked back sharply, removing his arm from his shoulder. She spat it out, then jumped forward and latched her jaws around his throat. She twisted her head to the side, breaking the creature's neck. She dropped to the ground, gasping with pain as she accidentally put weight on her wounded leg. There were only a few more; the man and the woman could take care of them. She closed her eyes and swayed, though held her injured leg off the ground as best she could. She limped forward a few steps but stopped when the pain increased by tenfold. She whimpered, panting, and laid down awkwardly on her left side, holding her right hindleg at an odd angle to try and alleviate the pain. It was a deep wound, especially for a hatchling of her size; it tore through her black-lined-with-gold scales from her spine, across her flank, and down her thigh almost to her knee.

Orome gasped as he heard the small dragon get injured. It infuriated him beyond belief but he calmed his anger quickly. Horrin you need to cast a healing spell. Fell the hatchling's body and do not let the unfortunate dragon die. Use me as a voice box if you need to for you would know how to heal this best.
Foolishness! You know they will discover that you are not who you seem to be this way. What are you thinking old man. You are smarter than this. If you allow me to I can deal with them all.
Orome ignored the foolish shade. He knew what he was doing. He held his mouth partly open and Horrin's use him for a voice box to speak the ancient language even though he spoke so quietly that the dog was probably the only one who could hear. Horrins magic worked as the muscle and arteries began to mend together. He just looked at the dragon with wide a wide eyes in fear for the poor animal.

Occ: shorter than I would have liked sorry.

You can fool all but a dragon, friend. This is unexpected but a pleasant surprise. Horrin said to Orome as Orome knelt in front of the little dragon.
Yes for you dragons are a mysterious race. I am blessed to see one of he new dragons of this century. Let us see why our little friend wonder by herself. Orome said to Horrin, who could feel the joy radiating from Orome. "Greetings Bjartskular, I am Orome."
Little one I am Horrin. Horrin said to Sarai. Horrin knew that even if the small dragon could detect his general location he doubted she could find him. And wasn't even sure if the small dragon knew of the Eldunari's for it was guarded knowledge that wasn't shared with the hatchlings in his time.
"Bjartskular, what brings you here? You must know it is not safe for one as yourself." Concern for the small dragon overwhelmed Orome. He knew nothing of the small hatchling but his love for dragons made it impossible for him not to be as he is. Though at the same time Orome kept a watchful eye for the young woman to return. She was off chasing Urgles so he doubted she would return soon but the woman did seem to know a great amount of magic sense she could sing to the trees. And he was unsure if she could be trusted though the fight that had just occurred calmed him some.

Occ: sorry I didn't post till now. I was tied up =/

Elfrida sat by the roadside healing herself after being attacked by her dragon hatchling, Ameris. How dare you do this to me?! The hatchling demanded angrily. We are bonded! We're supposed to be able to share our pain. But you couldn't be a normal rider could you? Oh, no. You had to go and ruin it for me! You said you could change our bond so we don't feel each others' pain, eh? Ameris continued attacking her rider as quickly as Elfrida healed herself, shouting mentally all the while. Elfrida sighed. "I did what was best for you." she said calmly. "The pain I bear would kill you. Now be calm, and quiet down. A wagon's approaching." The hatchling gave Elfrida another hard thwack for good measure, and flew over to Black Night. The black mare turned her head, and looked at her. You still don't know Elfrida very well. You'll eventually learn. the mare said, before turning her attention to the approaching wagon.

Cor looked down as he and Zoe flew over the land. Suddenly the motion of something caught his eye. A wagon. This looks like it could be interesting. he told Zoe mentally. Let's follow that wagon from up here for awhile.

Elfrida didn't look up at first when someone talked to her. She really didn't feel like moving. Elfrida slowly stood, not really looking at the others until she was standing straight. "Why does it seem odd to you?" Elfrida asked the one with the appearance of an old man. Blacknight looked at Elfrida, and snorted. It is completely normal of her. Blacknight said, speaking of Elfrida. Elfrida walked towards the others, but stopped a little distance away. A pondering look on her face. Why don't you just destroy them all? A voice cackled out in her head, only to be forced down by Darkness. That would be a waste of time. Elfrida responded, turning her attention to everyone in sight. There was something strange about the old man... As if she should know of him... Cold laughter touched Elfrida's eyes, though she didn't let any out. "So he failed to kill you after all." Elfrida said.

Ameris looked at the dog for a few moments, not knowing what to think. Ameris decided the dog was friendly when she began to wag her tail. Ameris looked at Aero, and was about to introduce herself when she heard what Sarai said. Zeke Blindscales?! she said in astonishment, and then introduced herself to everyone. I am Ameris, the daughter of Felena the shapeshifter, and Ebony.

Orome sighed at the mention of Fenlore. Of corse he kept an eye on him from time to time but he decided long ago that if he could help it they would never meet again. "Yes Fenlore should still believe I am dead. I made sure that he would believe that and walk a path of his own. But if you have met him then you would know this." Orome was moving now back to the wagon his mood darkened slightly. He didn't have a desire to continue a conversation about his former life before he became a shade. He grabbed Horrin from the wagon and a small pack of previsions. He then slapped the horse pulling the wagon on the rump and sent it down the trail. "I Agree let us move into the tree's or else our visitors might want to say hello."
Lighten your mood Orome. You will let Zef's aura show if you keep this up. Horrin cautioned then reached out to Blacknight, Elfrida, and Ameris. Greetings friends, I am Horrin.
Orome sighed and locking away whatever emotions he was showing and then began moving for the forest.

Occ: Sorry im not that creative today :/

Sarai smiled at Ameris warmly, an affectionate purr rumbling in her chest. She chuckled and returned the embrace, and then nudged Ameris up her shoulder and onto her back, so now the yellow-gold hatchling rode Sarai like she'd been riding Blacknight a few moments ago. Neither have I. she prummed happily, her eyes gleaming. She looked up at Elfrida quizzically when the were-cat asked who Elfrida was. She decided to let it go for now. She glanced at Orome and nodded agreement, padding after him gingerly so she didn't knock Ameris from her back.

OOC:
Writer's block...

Horrin chuckled when Elfrida contacted Zef but he didn't have the time to dwell on it. Seems our friend are going to drop down in the middle of us...they are completely clueless to who they are attacking! A hatchling has more sense than to go into battle blindly...no offense intended Sarai. Horrin said to the others in amazement, then added to Orome privately. Should I be prepared to hold our guests so they do not harm themselves?
Orome's eyes narrowed as Elfrida reached at Zef's mind. He was not fond of other contacting Zef without his say so. But he had little time to worry about Zef being discovered the dragon and its rider where his primary concern now.
"Don't think little of a pair, rider and dragon. Together they can complete any task they set out to do." Orome cautioned the little dragon but he knew that if Sarai could do that it would help tremendously. Yes be prepared. Zef will assist you if necessary. Orome commented as he used a minimal amount to magic create a small set of vocal cords in his throat so Horrin could voice any magics but quietly so the others couldn't hear.
Zef was mildly offended that this person, Elfrida, would contact him. And now that he felt her mind closer he felt a slight pang of fear but he hid it from Orome and Horrin. Yes I am the one that drove Fenlore on the path he is on. Sorrow is a part of all of our paths is it not median of darkness and light? Zef block the conversation from Orome after this and continued, "I see what brews inside of you. I am amazed that you have kept it in check. Be sure to keep it that way around me for I have no desire to meet either that reside within you."
Orome was confused as to why Zef cut him off from the conversation but he had no time to think about it. He looked at Ameris knowing that her rider would protect her then he looked at Aero. "Best have you weapons ready for this encounter; these two seem to be looking for a fight."

Sarai leapt out of the way the moment that the dragon landed. I tend to agree with my friend on that point. I'm much younger than you two, but I still know it's dangerous to jump into a fight knowing absolutely nothing of your opponents. she said. She smiled, then jumped at the dragonesses neck. Her tail slammed into the hollow of her throat, then when she landed she darted underneath her, hitting every single pressure point that she could find. She even hit a few nerves so that a limb or a part of the body would go numb. Once she finished with the legs she sprang onto her back. You can see the meaning in my words, I presume? she asked, hitting a pressure point on the base of the tail that would deaden her entire tail. She was watching the Rider carefully for retaliation, but he would probably be too preoccupied with the connection to his dragon to even think about her. She jumped forward and slammed her tail into a soft spot at the base of the dragonesses neck to immobilize her forelegs, then sprang lightly to the ground. Run, now, while hey are unable to move! she shouted, and darted away. Follow me!

Ameris used magic to quench the fire barrier, in order to protect the forest from burning. Even when Sarai said to run, Ameris couldn't bring herself to do it. Not in front of Elfrida. She felt she had to prove herself to her rider, who was obviously not planning on going anywhere. Ameris used some light magic, and bound Cor, not bothering with the large dragoness, since she couldn't move very well after Sarai's attack.

Blacknight snorted a little impatiently. Cor was a mere annoyance. The Betrayer was strong, but when Elfrida was near, he became extremely weak from hate.

Zoe growled at the black hatchling. Her fire had been stopped by a ward, leaving her open to an attack. She roared in pain as she felt an arrow enter Cor's arm. Suddenly she found she couldn't move, and felt magic binding Cor still. The dragoness growled in frustration. Things always went wrong when Elfrida was near.

Cor tried to dodge the arrow, but was unable to as he was quickly bound with magic. He didn't even wince as the arrow pierced his arm. His eyes were filled with hate, and the slightest hint of his, and Zoe's pain, but he didn't express it otherwise. "Release me!" Cor demanded coldly, glaring at everyone.

Elfrida ignored the battle, and responded to Zef. The death bringer I have had since I was a child - though it has only awakened recently. As for the Ruler... Darkness... Why don't you ask the Ruler for yourself? Elfrida's eyes seemed empty, as she allowed Darkness to reach out to the shade. Her body seemed to be an empty shell, and nothing more. Elfrida carefully held back the power of the Darkness within her, only allowing it enough to contact Zef.

Are you afraid of me, shade? The essence of Darkness asked Zef with a cold, bone-chilling laugh. I hope you are prepared to serve me. When I gain control of this vessel I have chosen, I will be calling all of your kind to obey me. The one who once longed for darkness, will become the darkest Darkness, and the world will fall into shadow. The Essence of Darkness laughed again, and Elfrida forced it back into a corner of her mind where it would have no power.

Elfrida's body seemed to regain life, and she spoke to Zef again. I invited Darkness in when I was alone, without realizing it was the Essence of Darkness, and the most Evil of all beings. I was cursed at birth to be the vessel of both Light, and Darkness. Which do you hate more? Elfrida then glanced at what was happening around her. It seemed that everything was already over.

Sarai felt a wash of ice cold magic and shivered. When it cleared she didn't feel Cor and Zoe anymore. She sighed in relief, relaxing, then turned to the Shade, Zef. She tilted her head. You are not the first Shade/Elf/Rider I know of. The Rider of my brother, Zeke, also has a Shade. Her name is Hannah. The Rider of my step-brother also has a Shade counterpart, but I can't remember her name exactly. she said, and shrugged. She looked at Aero and shrugged again. Get out of the open before anything else- she was cut off by a roar. One that she knew well. She winced. Aw, crap. she said to herself, and sighed. Within the next few seconds she heard rapid wingbeats, and then a hard thud nearly knocked her off her paws. Her mother stormed up to her, uncaring of the others surrounding them. She winced again. Boy was Jia mad. The black-gold cringed as finally her mother towered over her. She cleared her throat. Uh, hey, mom. she said quietly. An explosive snarl made her cringe again. Do you know how worried I've been about you? When I came back from the Resistance camp and found you no where to be found at the cave, you nearly gave me a heart attack! snapped Jia. Sarai felt her temper rising but kept it carefully in check. I had to be somewhere. You wouldn't have let me go on my own even if I had asked, so why bother asking at all? she retorted. You obviously think that just because I'm blind with my eyes, and I've explained this to you before, that I can't see anything else by any other means. You are exactly three feet in front of me, wings bristling, teeth bared. Aero is a yard to my left, Zef a bit further leaning against a tree, Elfrida is five paces behind me, with Ameris and Blacknight three paces behind her, Ameris is on Blacknight's back. Rosie is laying down next to Aero, and Antaris is standing at Aero's left shoulder. I can see everything just fine, Mother. she said in exasperation. Her mother was quiet as she checked over everything that she had just said. Alright, perhaps that is true, but you still nearly gave me a heart attack. scolded Jia, but the anger was gone from her tone, replaced by concern. Sarai sighed and padded forward to her mother, rubbing her side against Jia's forelegs. I know, Mom, and I'm sorry. she said, managing to sound contrite. She purred as her mother stroked her spine with her jaw. The black-gold sighed, then pulled away. Uh, everyone, this is my mother, Johdzsia Goldenscales. she said as introduction. The gold-amethyst snorted quietly. Please call me Jia, if you would. she said, and Sarai felt her smile warmly.

OOC:
Family drama. XD

Zef smiled coldly at Elfrida. Careful kid, don't forget who you are or you may just lose the battle you wage. Zef said to her only while laying stress on the word kid. He nodded his head in greeting to the dragon who had arived but other then that made no attempt to offer any sort of conversation.

Horrin and in course Orome were anouther case. He opened his mind to the dragon, Jia. Greetings Jai. I am Horrin and this is my rider Orome and a shade of the name Zef. It is a pleasure to be in the presence the mother of such a great dragon as Sarai. She is a brave and wise beyon her years. Horrins voice was mixed with Orome's voice as they spoke to Jai.

Occ: >.> I know I know not creative at all but sorry....

Zef felt Elfrida's power and a frown creased his face. He could not understand how if she held this much power why she had not forced those two into her will.
If you hold power like that and still allow this battle in your mind to rage then you are weak kid. You have no idea how to even fight this battle though do you?

If Horrin had a body he would have been nodding in agreement with Jia. She is something that is worth protecting. All of you are from my point of view. I see here the generation that will lead Alagaesia forward into a new time of glory. Horrin, if he could have, would be smiling at the whole group. Except Zef of course.

Occ: Sorry lame post by me^^

Jia felt a warmth in her chest and prummed, dipping her head slightly at Horrin's words. Yes indeed, those here could do great things if they put their minds to it. She glanced back at Ameris, a tender rumble vibrating her chest. Another member of her family had been identified. She felt extremely happy about that. She would have to tell Felena that her daughter was faring well with Elfrida. She twisted her head around and gently nudged Ameris's shoulder. Your mother worries for you with the recent happenings. I will have to tell her that you are well to ease her fears. Or you could see her yourself. She is not too far, actually. she admitted.

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Sarai's stomach snarled angrily a moment after Ameris asked if she or Aero were hungry. She grinned sheepishly, then glanced sharply from Elfrida to Zef. She rolled her eyes at the two and stepped between them, her black-lined-with-gold bristling lightly. Would you two stop playing 'my horse is better than your horse' for crying out loud? It's honestly almost giving me a headache to feel so much magical strength, and I get irritable when I have a headache. I surprisingly haven't had one yet today, so please don't give me any more reason to bite both your heads off. she snapped. She never had been one to beat around the bush. She said what she wanted and meant it. She inherited that from her father. She turned back to Ameris and smiled, her expression warm and pale-lavender-flecked-with-light-grey eyes glittering. And yes, dear sister, I am a bit hungry. Would you like to join me in a hunt? she purred to the gold-yellow hatchling.

Zef laughed out loud and began to walk slowly away. "Nothing will ever be set in stone forever Elfrida!" He sounded amused.

Occ: Pass...I guess...lol
@Saphirarox: yes feel free to bring more in^^

Jia chuckled at Ameris and smiled, her teal green eyes warm with affection for the yellow-gold hatchling. Your mother is probably a league or two away to the north. Myself or Sarai could lead you there once you have hunted. she offered warmly. She tilted her head when her daughter abruptly grinned widely. She was about to question what Sarai found so humorous, when a voice that spoke in the trees behind her startled her. She sprang to the side and whipped around, her scales bristling madly, to see smoky dark blue eyes peering out of the trees. She could just make out the outline of whatever it was. It appeared to be a gryphon. She snorted softly but relaxed. If it had meant harm it would have attacked first, not introduced itself. Hello there. Careful when you sneak up on someone like that. I'm Jia, and this is my shameless daughter, Sarai. she said, and glowered at the black-gold youngling. Sarai just grinned, then turned and darted into the trees to join Aero.

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Sarai chuckled to herself as she trotted away, following Aero's scent carefully. Come on Ameris, let's hunt! she called excitedly. She'd only been able to ever hunt on her own once before, and enjoyed the ability immensely. The black-gold stopped to sniff at the place that Aero had found the rabbit tracks. Yes, she caught the subtle scent. It was just a few hours old, if she judged correctly. She wondered if she could help Aero hunt, but then decided not to. Hunting was a calming pleasure. She wouldn't want anyone helping her, so she thought Aero had the same mind set. She looked back over her shoulder and smiled at her adoptive sister. Come on. she said excitedly, and trotted off silently, allowing eagerness to course through her. It was a rare occasion that she actually was allowed to act like the hatchling she was. She always had to be well-mannered and obedient and not talk back or act like a child. It felt immeasurably good to let go and just be a hatchling.