OOC: Okay, after you reply after this, Aeraldi, we should probably wait for ILS again. lol btw should we post the bios yet or wait a little longer?

IC: Phal watched as their flames mixed and swirled together on the ground, revelling in the beauty of the starry silver, now mixed with Aeraldi's fire. Her mate's fire. She landed softly on the ground, folding her wings neatly and pacing up to him, mirroring the love she saw in his gaze with her own.

Phal smiled, her eyes glittering. And I, you, my love, she replied softly. Her smile faded, and her look turned more serious. Now you know who I am... you know the true nature of what I have to do, she spoke in a quiet voice, I know you'll always be there for me, even if it's just through your mind and your heart. And I'll always be there for you, too.

OOC: Post them now I think, then we can start using them.

I will try to be there in body when I can. Aeraldi said. Knowing your true name, I can't help but feel you should know mine. I've never searched for it before since I was afraid of what I would find, but now I feel that I should.
Aeraldi laughed slightly, But another time, for now I think we should celebrate. I think Faefnir is waiting for us.

OOC: ILS, it's your turn. Though you haven't really been on in a while.

OOC: Well, if you don't post by Saturday, I think I may have to skip you. Sorry, ILS.

OOC: Sorry, ILS. But I wanna continue this.

IC: Phalynx stepped close to Aeraldi, smiling. She couldn't remember the last time she had felt such pure happiness. She could think of nothing but bright futures, now that Aeraldi would be by her side. When you do decide to find your true name, I will fly with you the whole way. And you are right; a celebration does seem fitting, she replied with a laugh. She didn't know if her eyes would ever stop sparkling, the way she felt.

Phal listened, trying to understand what Aeraldi meant. Feel my heart? she said quietly. She closed her eyes and made her first attempts, which were somewhat random and unfocused. No, I'm overthinking it. I've got to feel my heart, not search it out... she thought, trying to eliminate the errors of her attempt. Phal allowed herself to relax, and let her heart shine through for her. Phal embraced it with her mind, seeing if it would work. To her surprise, she felt a strange connection bridge out from her, though it disappeared before she could tell if it worked. She thought it had, though.

I think I got it, but it might take some practice, she said with a laugh as she opened her eyes. She thought of possible locations. Well, I know a lot of places good for a celebration. There's the Dragon Mountain, but that might be a little too populous within it. Maybe somewhere nearby. There's Du Fells Nangoroth, in the Hadarac. And there's my valley, she counted off, still thinking of other possible places to meet up.

OOC: We gonna get more people to join this one, or start a new rp?

OOC: I think we should just continue with this one, so we can have it as a truly epic ending to it.

OOC: Okay. Want me to pm some people, and you can do the same?

OOC:Thanks for the invite Aeraldi.

Bahamut flew across the plain lazily. He sighed, Still nothing to do..Hm?
He sensed familiar presances. At first he took little interest, but changed his mind since he had nothing better to do. Descending, he headed towards to where he felt the energy. Soon he came across Phalynx, the dragoness. Then Aeraldi, an achient dragon like himself. Not sure else what to do, he followed them.

OOC: Gonna skip to the point where we get there.

Every time Aeraldi saw them, he always thought without exception just how massive the Beor Mountains were. They managed to grow in the time he was frozen above the world, not to mention that the grassland to the north was now a desert and didn't hold much food. That didn't matter though, the Beor's had many animals that were large enough to feed all sorts of dragons. As they flew around one, Aeraldi saw what he was looking for.
That's it! He said excitedly. He flew to the top of a waterfall, which fell a good way to the ground. At he bottom there was a stream that let the water flow off. Above it there were cliffs and what were caves long ago.
I used to sit here. Aeraldi said, landing on a rock at the top of the waterfall which stood in the sun. This rock was always warm and dried me off nicely after I cleaned myself in the waterfall. Aeraldi jumped off and flew down a small distance, down to where his father's cave used to be.
There used to be a cave here, one that you could see the entire valley from. My father lived here, and I did when I was born. He looked back at Phalynx. This was my home, the caves may have disappeared, but this was where I grew up. A few unbidden memories flowed through him, but he didn't pay much attention to them.
Will this be the place to hold our celebrations?

OOC: I think I will bring dragons in this one, only. And, thanks, Dracoaestas.

IC:
Gornath felt something, he didn't know what, but he felt drawn. He began to fly frmo his island home toward the Beor Mountains. But, just before he left, he called Braith from the orange dragon's home a few miles from their city and set off.

Some three days later, the white dragon landed at the place he had sensed both Phalynx and Aeraldi. He landed with a small thud on a large stone near a waterfall. He said, Hey, Phalynx, Aeraldi, where are you?!

Sera cut through the water much like a knife would, when she felt the call of both Aeraldi and Phalynx. She leapt out of the water and into the air and began to fly toward the Beor Mountains. After abotu four days of flying, the small blue dragon landed in the valley. She immediately leapt into the waterfall and roared happily, Phalynx, Aeraldi?! I am here!

Braith, after hearing what Gornath said, flew after the white dragon, it took him many days, but the orange dragon fnially landed in the vallye. He roared his presence loudly, Gornath, Phalynx, Aeraldi?! I am here, what is going on?

OOC: By the way, if I forgot to give anyone an invite, anyone who has a charry that you consider a friend of Phal is welcome to join.

IC: Phalynx followed Aeraldi around the valley, smiling constantly. The break in the mountains was larger than her own small river valley, and much more open. She flic'ked the tip of one wing into the spray of the waterfall, tossing it over her back in a cooling arc. Phal dove down and perched on a small ledge next to her mate, eyeing the place he said he had once dwelled. This is a gorgeous valley, my love, and an excellent place for our friends to join us. It's nice to take a few days to relax and rejoice in life, rather than fight or defeat evil. That and traveling seems to be what I do most, she replied with a cheerful laugh. The wide, green expanse that stretched before them made Phal feel like flying and swooping throught the air.

She felt the presence of other minds nearby, and looked up. Coming in behind where she and Aeraldi had entered was the large form of Bahamut. Not long later, Gornath came into view and eventually landed above the waterfall. Phal smiled as she caught sight of yet more of her friends; Sera and Braith had flown in over the mountains. Hello everyone. I'm glad to see you got the invitation, she said with happily sparkling eyes.

OOC: Same goes for Aeraldi, if I've forgotten to invite you just join anyway.

Aeraldi was heartened by the fact that some came already, some did remember though it might have been instinctual. It didn't matter, they came.
Bahamut... He considered asking the large dragon to stay, but thought he might take it offensively. Thank you for coming. He had others coming quickly too now, more to welcome.
Aeraldi flew higher to a place where he could been seen throughout the valley.
Gornath, Sera, Braith, welcome! Welcome to the place of my birth, at least where it was ages ago. The memories came back again, of a time where he knew nothing of struggle. He shook his head and continued the welcome.
Thank you all for coming. There is food in the valley, I haven't had time to gather it yet, but help yourself to catching something if you wish. He was going to wait, let them think what they wish about him for the moment because what he would say couldn't be said twice. Not in the manner he had planned.

OOC: It would be Voenth.

OOC: Oops, sorry, I will post now.

IC:
Gornath looked at the pair and smiled greatly, they were mates. He had seen it before, one in Braith and Seren, and again in both himself and Dawn. He saw how they looked at each other and said, Congratulations, it is good to see the two of you together.

Sera looked about and roared happily, It is great to see the two of you also! Who is that guy over there, he doesn't seem too happy, does he.

Braith smiled at the pair, he knew what happened and said, It is good to see the two of you also, it is nice to know that there are other dragons falling in love. And to know that our race is rebuilding itself.

OOC: You skipped me, Daidrea. I mean, that's just a terrible thing to do! jk

IC: Phalynx laughed happily, amused that so many of her friends seemed to have figured it out already. I suppose it is a bit obvious, she thought with a smile. It would probably be even more obvious to dragons who had experienced the feeling before, like Braith and Gornath.

Well, since some of you seem to have guessed, Aeraldi and I didn't just invite you all to talk. We invited you to share in our celebration, she began, and glanced pointedly at Aeraldi to continue.

OOC: 'Tis Aeraldi's turn.

OOC: Sorry, forgot that Daidrea went out of turn....

Aeraldi looked at Phalynx and spoke, his voice more confident than ever. A celebration of us, Phalynx and I are in love. He let that statement sit for a moment, moving closer to Phalynx. We were assaulting Nilarek's new fortress, and while we were fighting, I realized how much I didn't want her to be hurt. Which forced me to come to terms with why I didn't. When I accepted that I loved her, I changed into the form you see now. He looked at Phalynx to tell the part of the story that he missed.

OOC: It's your go when you see this, Astral. I know you haven't been getting on as much as you want.

OOC: Okay, I guess voenth can skip Astral in a few days.

Hm...its her turn in several... perhaps I should pm her...

OOC: I apologize for making everyone wait on me, and it's not fair to any of you. I can't keep making excuses for not being on here...I'm just having writer's block in many things...but I'm going to try and reply to as many of these rps as I can without making everyone wait. I am extremely sorry, and I mean it, I'll try to keep it from happening again.

IC:

Syllwin stared at Phalynx and Aeraldi as they made their speech. She blinked a couple of times and then smiled tightly, being the kind of dragon that rarely smiled at all. I wish you all the happiness in the world, for the two of you, she murmured. Love is a treasure that should always be guarded carefully. Congratulations. She snuck a glance at Bahamut, reading his expression easily. He wasn't open about his feelings, like herself, and she didn't mind. It didn't have to be a huge party or anything. Her friends would find out eventually what was going on. For now, this was centered around Phalynx and Aeraldi and she didn't want to spoil that.

Elcyon widened her eyes as Phal and Aeraldi announced their prior engagement. She gasped and smiled widely as the couple seemed to grow closer.

Oh, Phal, congratulations! she exclaimed joyfully, giving her friend a nudge with her nose. And to you as well, Aeraldi, she added, also giving him a playful nudge. I wish you all the happiness in the world! You both deserve it so much after putting everyone else before yourselves. You must remind me to send you a 'wedding' gift...a poem I should think. So many ideas are running through my head right now, it's unbelievable! I wonder where I could get the ink...

El realized she was rambling, and instantly shut herself up. She was normally a quiet and shy dragon, and to instantly lose herself in mindless chatter was uncharacteristiclly of her. She smiled sheepishly and backed away a few steps, allowing Phal and Aeraldi to continue on.

Gornath roared happily, he said, I am so very happy for you, may you live well together and love one another as yourselves! roared the white dragon happily as he leapt into the skies. He said, I must go for now, back to my home, my family, but know that I am happy and will spread word of your wonderful news!

Sera looked at Gornath and said, Hmm, well, that was fun, but the ocean beckons and I am the only one able ot answer it. Congrats Phalynx, Aeraldi, I don't know you guys all that well, but I hope you are happy, and het, maybe I will find some young stud and settle down. said the dragoness. She stopped then looked back at them and laughed, Ah, who am I kidding, I will never settle down, I enjoy life too much. roared the blue dragoness happily as she dove beneath tne water and dissappeared.

Braith sat down, he was not anxious to leave. He sighed sadly and said, Well, good luck to you both, and pray you don't lose the other of you, because if you do, you will lose a dear piece of yourself. Take care of one another and protect one another. said the orange dragon sadly as he slowly flew back to his home, where he and Seren first met...

OOC: Sorry, I keep forgetting......

OOC: I'll pass this one.

OOC: Well, Daidrea's kinda not here, so it's your go again, Astral. Actually, there are only a couple more things I want to do in this rp. So you can stick around a bit longer or leave within the next few posts, Astral.

OOC: Eh...I think I'll wrap it up with Syl, but I suppose El could stick around for a tad if you don't mind so much...

IC:

Syllwin's eye flashed many brilliant colors as she looked at Bahamut and then slipped into her annoyed color yellow again. Erm...I'll tell you later, she mumbled. It's kind of your special time and I don't want it to be spoiled. So...I guess...good luck with your love life, and I guess I'll see you around.

Elcyon watched Syllwin take off into the sky and turned her head back toward Phal and Aeraldi. Do you have any plans after this ceremony/party has been wrapped up? she wondered. El was in no big hurry, but she could tell that the couple would like a bit of time alone.

OOC: Not at all. I was just planning for them to discuss where to live, and then they go to Unity and Phal shows Aeraldi around. And at the end of the rp she lays the three eggs. There are a few little things I'd like to do along the lines of this. And if there's anything else you'd like to do, Aeraldi, please say so. Elcyon can stick around for a while.

IC: Phal smiled at Syll and gave a nod of her head. I hope we meet up again soon, Syllwin. Thank you, and good luck with Bahamut, she replied happily. her green eyes continually sparkled, and she doubted they would ever be dull or normal again. She glanced over at Elcyon. At the moment I don't think so. Though there will be a few things to discuss with Aeraldi. So have you been doing anything interesting? she asked her friend. Her tail was unconciously twining itself with Aeraldi's. Phal couldn't wait to speak more to him. If they were going to have a family, then they would need to have a place to live. Phal already had a perfect place for such purposes, and wanted to show it to her mate. First, however, she wanted to hear more from Elcyon. She hadn't seen the black dragoness in a while, and was eager to hear of her life.

OOC:
It's been four days, but I know three Skulblaka who would be excited to join. Well, two Skulblaka and one shape-shifting Lethrblaka.lol Mind if I jump in with them?

OOC: Not at all. Please join.

I suppose I'll drop out with Astral as well. Just for now. Bahamut and Syllwin are technically hiding away in another RP anyways so it would maybe be for the best lol.

OOC:
Sweetness.lol

IC:
Three dragonic shapes took form high in the sky. One sparkling amethyst that shimmered all colors of purple, another that shone like the red hot coals of a fire, and yet another as dark as night itself.

Ebony gave a bellow of delight as two dragons he recognized came into view; star-scaled.Phalynx and grey-scale-Aeraldi. There was another that was not familiar to him, but at the moment all his attention was on the other two.

I knew it! The moment I felt your pull, I just knew something exciting was happening or going to happen. he crowed, landing lightly on the ground. A silly grin pulled at his lips. How does it feel? he asked her directly, his golden eyes shimmering with happiness for the pair.

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Zeke floated above the ground before landing his bulk heavily onto the earth. his sightless stare glowed and he looked directly at silver-scale-Phalunx. he winced at the brightness of her soul, and recoiled his vision slightly so her pure light was dimmer. he moved forward and touched her lightly on the snout. You have found that which completes you, and you will endure with it. he murmured quietly to her.

He then moved away from star-scale-Phalynx and laid down on a out cropping. The eerie irridescant light emitting from his eyes abaited until they were his normal blind ice blue. He noticed vaguely that another dragon-a black female-was close to where he was resting.

My manners must have picked up and left me to fend on my own, for I have not introduced myself to you. I am Zeke Blindscale, dragon to Rider Ella. he said, dipping his head politely and allowing his eyes to flash before settling to their accustomed color.

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Felena landed beside her mate, her eyes shining. But instead of approaching silver-scale-Phalynx, she walked to grey-scale-Aeraldi and touched his snout. I have heard many tales told of the white and black dragon who helps to protect Alagaësia. I have seen you shift from black to white, and white to black. I could feel without touching your mind that you were in hurting. But now you have found peace in all regards. You are at peace with yourself. Revel in the happiness and cherish the treasure that has been granted you. she said, smiling as she pulled away.

Turning, she lay beside Ebony. Her gaze shifted to the black female. Greetings. My name is Felena. she said, dipping her head. She nudged Eb sharply in the ribs, and he sheepishly greeted the black dragoness. Well met. I am Ebony Silvertalon. An obvious title, but it was given to me nontheless. he said, flexing his shimering silver talons.

OOC: Oh no... Did I go out of turn earlier? I'm confusing myself... Astral, would you like to go first, and then I'll go?

OOC: Eh, whatever. The order's right again anyway.

IC: Phal listened, a grin across her face, as Elcyone described her dream of building a library. That would be wonderful. Perhaps when I have time, I can help you find a location for it if you do not already have one picked out, she replied. A few more familiar faces soon joined them, and Phal's smile widened at the sight of three of her friends. Hello Ebony and Felena, she said to the mates, and smiled in response to Ebony's question. It is an unimaginable feeling, and yet I still feel it. It's like I'll never be alone again, she replied softly, looking towards Aeraldi. She turned back to Zeke when she saw the purple dragon approach her, and greeted him warmly. Thank you, Zeke. Your words only increase my happiness, she said when he spoke.

OOC: So wait, what is the order exactly? I'm lost...

OOC: Speaking of turns and orders, it would be DS4's turn. I believe Daidrea left this rp.

OOC:
Oh, is it? Terribly sorry; I wasn't sure who's go it was.

IC:
Ebony grinned wolfishly. You have described the feeling of love perfectly. I couldn't have said it better myself. he laughed.

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Zeke snorted. Joy is just an emotion. True happiness comes from the heart. he said, smiling.

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Felena stretched, then delicately padded over to the pile of prey and plucked a small deer from the top. Taking it back over to her mate, she laid beside him and nibbled on its haunch.

OOC:
Writer's block. Sorry none of them didn't reply to Elcyon, Astral. I couldn't think of anything for them to say. *scowls in annoyance*

OOC: Astral? Where did you go?

OOC: I flew off a cliff, and then went scuba diving, but I'm back now.

IC:

Elcyon ducked her head shyly as her friends offered to go with her in search of a great library one day. I have not picked it out as of yet, and I would be delighted for you all to come, she said quietly.

El beamed at Phal and Aeraldi as they seemed to glow with the happiness that both of them deserved greatly. Then, she said, Well I am glad I was able to attend this little party but I better be leaving. Thank you for the invite, she added with a smile. She turned to Ebony and Zeke. It was nice to meet you too.

She took off into the sky, her heart rising with her, knowing that her friends were content with their company.

Zeke opened his jaws in a laugh, his softly glowing eyes shimmering. Indeed. I am glad to hear that. he said with a draconic chuckle. He got up and stepped up beside Phalynx and Aeraldi, his luminess eyes casting soft light on both of their faces. You shall have a long life together. If you should have any hatchlings, send me a tug. I have a gift to give. I shall leave and give you both the peace I can see that you crave. he said, pressing his cheek to Phal and Aeraldi. He stepped away, grinning. He raised his wings, then leaped up and forward. He gently flapped to gain height, and was off. He looked back once. Phalynx and Aeraldi looked so perfect together. He turned and flew away, a sadness creeping up inside of him that he was still alone.

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Ebony stood and shook himself, then clacked over to Phalynx. He whuffed gently. I agree with Zeke. I also have my own family to think about, he murmured, glancing back at Felena. He gazed back at them. I bid you farewell, my friends, until next time. he said, twisting away. He made sure his mate was finished eating, then nudged her tenderly on the shoulder. Come, Fel. he said, nuzzling her head. She purred softly as she got to her feet. His mate touched Aeraldi's muzzle with her own, then went to stand beside him. He rumbled deep in his chest and dipped his head to the grey male. Then gracefully flew up into the sky with Felena at his side.

OOC: Ayeek I think we should finish this. This one's kind of important lol.

IC: Phalynx watched her friends depart, happiness etched in all her features. She couldn't remember ever feeling so wonderful, and she knew that as long as she and Aeraldi were together, the feeling would never go away. She waited until her friends were just tiny, distant specks, simply enjoying just sitting by her new mate, and finally turned to him. Would you like to see my home, my love? There is a valley to the north... and it is beautiful, she said softly, sending him a mental image of her valley at night. The stars were brighter and clearer there than anywhere else in the world, and at night the whole valley was lit by a soft blue glow. The waters of the river and waterfall sparkled dazzlingly. Phal could think of no better place for a family.

OOC: Oops, sorry. Was my post... And it's short...

I'd love to. Aeraldi said, looking into Phlaynx's eyes and seeing the stars that glowed in the night reflected from them. It seemed beautiful, almost too good to be true. Almost.

OOC: No problem lol. I think ending this one with the eggs being laid would be good. (So we still have a little work to do to finish it lol)

IC: Phal smiled and gave Aeraldi a nuzzle. She thought her mouth would get sore from all this smiling and grinning, at this rate. It'll take about a day to get there, flying a little northeast, she told him, and backed away to give herself room to take off. She launched herself joyously into the air, extremely happy at the prospect of showing her mate her special valley. She decided to wait and surprise him with the ancient city next to it. Unity was as beautiful as the valley, in a different way, and was the safest place Phal could think of. (Not to mention it held thousands of secrets long concealed after its draconic residents left). When Aeraldi joined her, Phal began the long flight, angling herself north and slightly east. The mountain range, which her valley was in the center of, marked the eastern border of Du Weldenvarden.

Phal smiled with amusement at Aeraldi, as he still didn't seem quite used to his current size. She thought he'd probably get used to it fairly quickly, though. They'd be flying for hours, after all.

OOC: Guess I'll do kind of a time-skip thing, since there's not much going on.

IC: Phal led Aeraldi continually north, crossing from one horizon to the next several times. They exited the Beors relatively swiftly, and were soon at the edge of the glowing golden sands and open sky of the Hadarac. They wouldn't venture into the middle of the desert, but it was clearly visible from their vantage point and the plains below were almost as dry. It took several hours to cross this section of the plains on the eastern edge of the Hadarac, and soon a very faint band of green appeared to the north; the one that marked the southernmost prominance of Du Weldenvarden. They would skirt that as well, instead flying over the Edda River and the eastern edge of Eldor Lake. Phal smiled at the thought of such diverse scenery after only a day's worth of flight. Deserts, plains, rivers, lakes, forests, and two different mountain ranges were all being crossed.

OOC: If you want anything to happen on the plains or by the forest you can do it now. If not, I guess they'll probably stop for water at the Edda River or Eldor Lake or something.

OOC: Sorry, keep trying to write this and keep getting blocked. I got no ideas as to what could happen now.

As they flew Aeraldi thought upon how he had first met Phalynx, how small and fragile she was when she first hatched. He mused upon how she grew, eventually growing larger than he. He laughed to himself as he remembered how she slowly became wiser and more powerful, and how throughout the time they spent together, he had never once thought to lay a claw on her. He had never thought then that he would be lucky enough to find love within her.
He looked at Phalynx with loving eyes, wondering what the future years would bring them.

OOC: That's okay. I'll just skip to when they reach the valley. There are only two main things I want to happen in the rp yet.

IC: Phalynx and Aeraldi made the flight to the northeast, the land speeding past below them and the silver barely noticing the time as it fled by. Lost as she was in the love she now felt, she was shocked when she looked down and saw that they had reached her mountains, and her valley was just beyond the next peak. It was night, the perfect time to be in her home. She turned to her mate with a smile, love and excitement in her eyes. My valley is just beyond this next mountain. I think you will notice the enchantment upon it as soon as we enter, she spoke, her smile turning into a grin and her green eyes sparkling. They quickly made it over the next mountain, and the sky seemed to suddenly light up with millions upon millions of stars. Faint clouds of blue and indigo swirled around in beautiful patterns around the thicker regions of stars, and the valley itself seemed shrouded in a perpetual blue-silver glow which was reflected in the river that ran through its center. A large, sparkling waterfall streamed from a large cave at the western end. Phal closed her eyes, letting the light of uncountable stars flow across her.