OOC:
Mind if I pop in? XD

IC:
Sarai padded through the forest, her tail tip twitching. She stopped to sniff at the hoofprint of a deer, then raised her head when she felt something large moving ahead of her. Two large somethings, actually. She tilted her head to the side. Felt like two dragons. And big ones to boot. Curious, she abandoned her hunt for the elusive deer and sprang forward into a run, maneuvering expertly around trees and boulders. Soon they were close, and she slowed to a trot. She paused just at the edge of a small clearing and studied the situation. The ones closest to her seemed to be ready for battle. Now that she was closer she could sense twolegs as well. She could feel one sneaking around toward her on her left, and the other was standing near the dragon in front of her. The dragon that was farthest away was big. She shivered at the size of it's bulk. It too seemed like it was ready for some sort of fight. But it also seemed like they hadn't seen each other yet. Even as she thought this, the one farthest away from her roared and sprang forward, ripping trees from the ground and tearing the ground itself to bits. She looked around when she heard the Rider a bit to her left speak to her left. Her mind searched for something to do before this actually turned into a full out battle. In front of her and a bit to her right she could sense a few holes in the ground. Not very deep, but definitely big enough for her to fall into. She smiled as a plan to ease the tension. She would act like a hatchling. It had been a while since she'd been able to act so childish. With that decided, she uttered a squeak and darted forward eagerly, her eyes bright. She chirped again and bumped into the dragon closest to her. She squealed and shook her head to clear it; those scales were hard.. She scrambled to her paws and padded cautiously forward to sniff at what she'd bumped into. She snorted and skittered to the side, away from the leg, then squealed again when she 'accidentally' fell into one of the holes. She twisted and landed on her paws like a cat, then looked up and chirped mournfully. of course she could climb out, but a normal hatchling wouldn't be able to. She was laughing inside at her own antics; this was fun.

OOC: You know what is really cool, in one of my first RPGs Into the Deep, Gornath and Anthor became leaders of 2 tribes of dragons, and they settled on the islands, all but Vroengard and now I wont have to edit that at all since Eragon never went to any of the others lol, that is so cool. Also, I suppose its time to become friends, Anthor and Gornath have been the "high and mighty old guys enough for this story especially since Anthor and Raven will end up in a fight to the death while Gornath helps Oceanus to learn about the dragons of old lolz.

IC:
Anthor looked at the half elf, half human and said, "So that is why you were able to cast the spel very interesting. If you do not ming who were your parents, for though the elves and dwarves know of our presence, the Varden think I am someone much like Brom. I don't say much to then or around them. The few who really know who I am have sworn in the Ancient Language not to reveal who I actually am. Also, I would like to help you. This place is large enough to hide a dragon, or even a small group, and it would assist the dragon tribes of the islands to be able to seek safe haven here on their way to the Beors." said the rider to the human/elf and her dragon.

Gornath growled and said, It is possible that some of the green dragons could be sent here to help protect the safehouse, also I can lend my strength to place wards around the forest and the buildings as well as move those things which need it. said the white dragon.

OOC:
lol That's convenient.

IC:
Sarai nodded her head eagerly and her tail weaved back and forth like a snake a little faster, similar to a dogs but not quite as fast. Yes, I'd love to help. she said, prumming in her chest a bit. The muscles in her shoulders and haunches rolled with power as she sprang forward, clearing the hole in front of her easily. She landed with a soft thud with a few inches to spare from her hindpaws to the opposite edge of the hole. Where would you like me to start? she asked, glancing over her shoulder, her lavender-flecked-with-grey eyes sparkling.

OOC:
Very well.

IC:
Sarai snorted softly, her lavender-flecked-with-grey eyes bright and glittering. If you can make a harness out of the leather that I could wear, I could help pull some logs. she offered, her tail waving from side to side eagerly.

OOC:
Short, not much for her to say or do yet...

Not at all little one. My back is plenty big enough to carry both you and Raven. Hurry though and climb up, she is eager to be on the way, Oceanis said, smiling. She stretched out her left foreleg and crouched down, creating a sort of ramp that the black-gold hatchling could climb up.

Raven smiled, glad that at least one of their new friends was accompanying them. "What about you two? Are y'all going to come with us?" she asked, turning to look at Anthor and Gornath.

"We would be honored to have a hand in this process," Anthor said, bowing slightly. He turned and climbed up Gornath's leg, settling comfortably in the saddle at the peak of his shoulders.

Sarai huffed her thanks and leapt up the makeshift ramp the blue created, her tail twitching eagerly. She padded to Raven and sat behind the saddle, grinning at the Rider. I will be more than happy to help in any way I can. she snorted softly.

OOC:
Ew short. >.<

Alright then, that sounds like a fairly big crowd. Do you have a way to get in touch with all of them? Raven asked silently, so she wouldn't have to shout over the roar of the wind as they flew. She conveyed the impression to the others of their group that she didn't know where any of her own comrades were at the moment, so could not contact them to bring them along.

It does, doesn't it? Oceanis said, humming happily. Her eyes sparkled even more than normal, as they did whenever she anticipated a meeting with more of her kind. She felt Raven slip a hand under one of her scales and start scratching, purring at the pleasant sensation.

Like Raven, I'm not sure of the whereabouts of most of my comrades, so it will be just the two of us I'm afraid, unless someone contacts us first, Anthor replied silently.

Raven heard Sarai's words, sadness and an ache in her heart for the Pair, Felecia and the unknown dragon. I understand, she said, a sick feeling permeating her gut as she considered what would happen if she ever lost Oceanis. The cerulean female keened softly and wrapped her mind around Raven's, forbidding her to brood on such morbid thoughts. Raven smiled and twined her mind with Oceanis's. Go ahead and contact as many as you feel like would be willing to come, where we're going has enough room to accomodate all, Raven said after a moment.

If not we can always create more lodgings for them, there is a forest with good timber close by, Oceanis added. Truthfully she didn't think they would need to resort to such measures, the rooms of the outpost were old and in dire need of cleaning, but the walls were sound according to Raven and she could attest to their size being well within the comfort of most dragons. I suppose the elves will want to help us clean it up though, she said, the thought occuring to her for the first time. With the end of the war it would be possible for the Queen to send a delegation to help with the rebuilding they were about to attempt.

I hadn't thought of that, Raven said, frowning. Being half-elf and a Rider to boot, it was well within her rights to ask the Queen for such assistance, but she wasn't sure she wanted to. What say you three? she asked the group.

The elves are a complicated race, but never are their motives more true than when it comes to dealings with dragons. I think it would be a wise thing to send for their assistance, Gornath replied, knowing the final decision rested with Raven.

Felecia's eyes roved listlessly over the horizon, then slowly turned back to the elf-human Rider. Aye, I sensed what was needed through Sarai when she called me. With this war over and the discovery of so many eggs, Rider outposts and training grounds will be needed once more. she murmured quietly. She glanced at the blue dragoness, Oceanis she remembered, contact her companion. She stiffened only slightly, protectiveness and fear making her tremble, but she forced herself to calm down and relax. Oceanis had no reason to harm her companion.

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The dragon within the Eldunari stirred sluggishly as another mind touched it's own. It flared and reached out, returning contact. I am Ebony Silvertalon, Son of None. I am pleased to meet you, Oceanis, daughter of Greentalon. I sense two others besides yourself and Sarai, may I ask who they are as well? as he finished speaking another voice took over, deeper and with more of a gentle timbre in it. And I'm Reona. Yes, I am another mind sharing this body, so to speak. I was forcefully joined to Ebony here by Galbatorix, the jackal. I am pleased to meet you as well, and perhaps you can help me get this lump of light here to be less mouse-like and be more included in things. he griped, making a snort-like sound even though he had no body to produce it.

Ebony snorted softly and gave the impression of nodding his head to Oceanis. Aye, we have met them for a brief time before. Reona interjected. It was before my time, though. he said. The space inside the Eldunari shimmered for a moment, and then two draconic shapes appeared. One was a dark midnight blue with silver talons and spikes, and eyes the color of molten gold. The other was midnight black with eyes the color of a black void. Reona, the midnight black one, dipped his head, as did Ebony, the midnight blue one. I hope that this venture helps pull my partner-heart from her shell. She has retreated from people since our passing, even her loved ones such as her mate and son. She holds much bitterness and anger in her. And guilt. Ebony crooned sadly.

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Sarai blinked up at Raven. Not much farther. actually... she tilted her head and listened carefully. After a moment she nodded. Yep, they're here. Look up. she said with a laugh. Sofranir, a pale blue dragoness that almost appeared to be silver, was slightly ahead. When Sarai looked up and crowed a greeting, Anir bugled back in reply. Tel'aeír was slightly behind his older sister, flying in a specific way that let Anir's tail always be touching his shoulder. He was a light lavender shade. He too bugled in greeting. Anir backwinged and soared a little above them, her eyes, like two clear silver pools, glittering with excitement. Even Tel's pale white irises gleamed a little. Hiya, I'm Sofranir and this is my little brother Tel'aeír, but you can call us Anir and Tel, less of a mouthful that way. she chirped excitedly.

Ebony smiled slightly. That is all that me and Reona can ask. he said simply.

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Felecia glanced at the two young dragons from the corner of her eye. So innocent and untouched by this war, even though they both had fought in plenty of their own battles. Against her will, a tiny, tiny smile pulled on one corner of her mouth.

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Sofranir prummed with delight and did a backloop, her eyes sparkling. Aye, and to you too. she chirped. Tel rolled his eyes and snorted in exasperation at his sister's upbeat attitude, but even so there was a smile on his muzzle. We're here to help! declared Anir, bugling with her eagerness. She felt alive with energy and wanted to use it, and knew Tel felt the same even if he didn't show it as much.

Raven heard the sibling's banter and saw Felecia's smile, and laughed aloud, as much from one as the other. She felt good about this undertaking of their's, and felt once again the eagerness to be on the way pooling inside her, until it bubbled up and out with her laughter, making it richer and louder. "Let us be off then!" she called, leaning forward over Oceanis's saddle.

Oceanis paused in her talk with Ebony and Reona, tilting her head to the side so that she could drink in her Rider's laughter. The serious female hardly ever truly laughed, and to the cerulean female, it was the most wondrous sound in the world. She bugled happily and poured more speed into her wings, arrowing across the skies.

I just hope there will be enough work to go around. With all these youngsters here, we might have naught to do but sit around and grow lazy and fat while they work their little wings off, she said to Gornath, projecting her thoughts to the entire group.

The white laughed, the sound like an avalanche over the rush of air around them all. I think you might have a point there Oceanis, he replied.

Anir nodded her head eagerly, her silver eyes shining. Yes, I can do that. she said excitedly, beating her wings faster to keep up.

OOC:
Ew short. >.<;