DragonCountess: *Ryujinn yawns* SilverPhoenixGod: *Pats Ryujinn on his head* "There, there. Just a little bit longer" DragonCountess: *closes his eyes and purrs* DragonCountess: He's grown quite fond of you, you know...At first, he didn't quite like you, as you may remember...*smiles* SilverPhoenixGod: *nod* "Aye, he nae liked me before" DragonCountess: So, where's Sirtax? Haven't seen him in a while. SilverPhoenixGod: "I believe he is resting near the Hefnor Volcanoes, although I'm not quite sure" SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: "Ah then. Well that solves it." SilverPhoenixGod: *Chuckles* DragonCountess: *smiles* Naturally. SilverPhoenixGod: ((A warm breeze blows through the area, and a flaming object is approaching from the east)) SilverPhoenixGod: "Ah, well there he is" DragonCountess: *sits down next to Ryu-kun* Yeah, and you'd better finish whatever it is you're writing. SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax divess toward Simgar and turns and lands nearby in a graceful sweep* SilverPhoenixGod: *Pets Sirtax and scratches above his eyes* SilverPhoenixGod: "How have you been, Sirtax?" SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: "Didn't know you were busy." SilverPhoenixGod: "Hmm..." SilverPhoenixGod: *Rubs his chin thoughtfully* SilverPhoenixGod: "What would you like to do, Sirtax?" SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Chuckles softly* SilverPhoenixGod: "Aye, you're right there." DragonCountess: *whispers to Ryujin* Of course, the phoenix always gets his way...*laughs quietly* DragonCountess: *Ryujinn SilverPhoenixGod: *Looks over at Ryujinn and seems to want to know what she just said* SilverPhoenixGod: "I'm sure it's nothing..." *Chuckle* "Well, probably not" DragonCountess: *aloud* A rather pampered creature you've got there, huh? *grinning* SilverPhoenixGod: *Grins and looks over at Sirtax, which seems to look impatient* SilverPhoenixGod: *Nods slowly" SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, Sirtax, we could always travel to the Rabb Plains and bust up a few Trolls, if you wish" SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *confused* Is that what you do for fun? SilverPhoenixGod: *Shrugs* "Well, I thought that might be something" SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, somebody has got to food once in awhile" SilverPhoenixGod: "Hutning parties already have the food for us" SilverPhoenixGod: "Sometimes it is a challenge" DragonCountess: I would imagine so... SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, Fire phantoms can be quite tough, considering Sirtax here uses fire" SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax looks over at Simgar and gives him an evil glance* SilverPhoenixGod: "Where would you like to go?" SilverPhoenixGod: "That we could all do?" DragonCountess: Are you asking me? SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: "I feel like DOING something, but it was a nice suggestion" DragonCountess: *pouts until more attention is paid to her* SilverPhoenixGod: *Looks over at Ryujinn questioningly* "Anything you guys have in mind?" SilverPhoenixGod: *Nods to Sirtax* DragonCountess: *smiles* No...not really... SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, I wouldn't want to hunt, considering we just did yesterday..." SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax, could you handle a cold lake tonight?" SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, I could always cast a few barriers on you, ye know" SilverPhoenixGod: *Nods to Sirtax* SilverPhoenixGod: "Is Lake Rentok fine with you guys?" DragonCountess: *yawns* Sure... SilverPhoenixGod: "IT's in a valley south from here" SilverPhoenixGod: "Ryujinn DOES like to bathe, doesn't he? SilverPhoenixGod: "I am under the assumption that all dragons do" DragonCountess: Yes...He was recently bathed this morning... SilverPhoenixGod: "But it's been so long since Kirtan..." *A pained expression goes across Simgar's face* SilverPhoenixGod: "And I forget things..." SilverPhoenixGod: "But now I have Sirtax here" DragonCountess: *questioningly* Is somthing wrong? SilverPhoenixGod: *Scratches Sirtax's back and the flames go brighter* SilverPhoenixGod: "We can discuss it later, at the Lake, maybe" DragonCountess: Ok. SilverPhoenixGod: *Shrugs* SilverPhoenixGod: "Ready Sirtax? SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Chuckles* DragonCountess: *climbs on top of Ryuujin* On to the lake! *smiles* SilverPhoenixGod: "No, Sirtax, you're not..." *Laughes quietly* SilverPhoenixGod: *Mounts Sirtax* SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax leaps into the sky in a trail of fire* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *turns in a sout-ward direction, and rises higher* DragonCountess: *Ryuujin lifts off, following* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax flies off* SilverPhoenixGod: ((Five minutes pass and we are near the Lake)) SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Lands near the shore, and releases Simgar* DragonCountess: *swoops down* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax lets loose a ball of fire into the mountain* SilverPhoenixGod: *Part of the mountain evaporates, and a pool of molten rock is left* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *drops down* ummm...Nice touch. SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax flies off and suits himself comfortably* SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax, as all Phoenixs do, doesn't care for water much" SilverPhoenixGod: "It's very weakening" DragonCountess: Well, that's rather obvious... SilverPhoenixGod: *Sits down, and clasps his knees in his hands* SilverPhoenixGod: "Kirtan..." SilverPhoenixGod: "It was my dragon five years ago..." DragonCountess: *leads Ryujinn over, then sits down, leaning against his cool scales* continue.... SilverPhoenixGod: "Very beautiful...yes, he was" SilverPhoenixGod: "He was a deep blue color, and his wings were a crimson red, his head was a metallic silver"" SilverPhoenixGod: "Very unusual pattern, but he was mine" SilverPhoenixGod: "We had so many good times together..." SilverPhoenixGod: "This was our favorite spot, right here" SilverPhoenixGod: *Gestures at the lake* DragonCountess: *Ryujinn swivels his head toward the lake, following the gesture* SilverPhoenixGod: "But he was someone else's before me" SilverPhoenixGod: "His rider died" SilverPhoenixGod: "And then he was alone, wasting away when I found him" SilverPhoenixGod: "Actually, I am surprised he let me be his rider" SilverPhoenixGod: "He seemed to love me at first, and then I was sure of it" SilverPhoenixGod: "We spent nearly 8 years together" SilverPhoenixGod: "And then one day, he just left..." SilverPhoenixGod: *Wipes a tear from his eye* SilverPhoenixGod: "I woke up, ready to take him to the shores of Grentatkan, and he was nowhere..." DragonCountess: *hesitantly* ...and you don't know why he...left? SilverPhoenixGod: "No...no idea" SilverPhoenixGod: "I still don't know why he left me..." *Chokes* SilverPhoenixGod: "It seemed like I had been with him since he was a dragonet..." DragonCountess: *Ryujinn's wings droop* SilverPhoenixGod: "But...he left" SilverPhoenixGod: *Rubs Ryujinn on the nose* SilverPhoenixGod: *Exhales deeply* SilverPhoenixGod: "And then... I went out looking for something else" SilverPhoenixGod: "Nothing matched him though" SilverPhoenixGod: "Not the Roc, or the runners, or ...anything" SilverPhoenixGod: "I was passing through a Merchan'ts Market, and there was a raffle." SilverPhoenixGod: "I had no idea what it was for, but something told me I should buy some tickets" SilverPhoenixGod: *Eyes look a little better* SilverPhoenixGod: "Ironically, it was him" SilverPhoenixGod: "I went up to him after I won, and went to scratch his favorite spot" SilverPhoenixGod: "But he clawed at me" SilverPhoenixGod: *Shows the scar on his head* SilverPhoenixGod: "I guess...he didn't love me anymore" SilverPhoenixGod: *Covers the scar back with his hair* DragonCountess: *looks away* I am truly sorry... SilverPhoenixGod: "Oh, it wasn't anything you did..." SilverPhoenixGod: *Sighs* SilverPhoenixGod: "But, eventually I got Sirtax" SilverPhoenixGod: "He does seem to be spoiled, doesn't he" DragonCountess: *smiles slightly* Yes, quite so... SilverPhoenixGod: "But he is mine, and I can't desert him like Kirtan did to me..." SilverPhoenixGod: "Or I am his... either way" SilverPhoenixGod: *Lays down and stretches out* DragonCountess: *looks out at the rising moon over the horizon* SilverPhoenixGod: "Sometimes I wish...that he was still mine, and we could be flying toward the sunset, breeze in our faces, and having a good time" SilverPhoenixGod: "But that time is over" SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax doesn't care for that..." SilverPhoenixGod: "He finds it pointless" SilverPhoenixGod: "He would much rather curl up in the mountains, and go to sleep" SilverPhoenixGod: "But he IS a wonderful companion" SilverPhoenixGod: "He taught me to get over my problem... and I am grateful for that" DragonCountess: *Ryujinn leans over and gently nudges him* SilverPhoenixGod: "But nothing has explained the whole thing yet" SilverPhoenixGod: *Looks over at Ryujinn and beams* SilverPhoenixGod: "Really?" DragonCountess: *smiles dragon-like* SilverPhoenixGod: "I'm sure Sirtax wouldn't mind...in fact I'll ask" SilverPhoenixGod: *Simgar's face is pierced with concentration* SilverPhoenixGod: *Frowns* SilverPhoenixGod: *laughes quietly* SilverPhoenixGod: "He said as long as he could have a ride with you someday" *bows* DragonCountess: *blushes slightly* With...me? SilverPhoenixGod: *nod* DragonCountess: *smiles* Then it's a deal! SilverPhoenixGod: *Smiles* SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, then Ryujinn, where are you thinking of taking me?" DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: "Maybe towards the plains, and then an arc back here?" DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: *Nod* SilverPhoenixGod: *Climbs up on Ryujinn, unsure of how he prefers things* DragonCountess: *laughs* Ryu-kun doesn't need to be asked persmission, I assure you! SilverPhoenixGod: "Ready when you are" DragonCountess: *lifts his wings, then pushes them back down in a powerful swing, lifting off slowly* SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, that was nice" SilverPhoenixGod: *Wind is brushing past his silver hair* DragonCountess: *gains altitude as well as speed* SilverPhoenixGod: "A ride without all that fire...this is quite nice" SilverPhoenixGod: *Gazes up at the stars* "Beautiful, aren't they?" DragonCountess: *smiles, then looks up* SilverPhoenixGod: *chuckles, slowly* SilverPhoenixGod: "You fly quite nice yourself, Ryujinn. How long have you been flying? Sirtax here has only been flying normally for 15 months" DragonCountess: *continues to head toward the plains, doing an occasional swoop toward the ground* SilverPhoenixGod: "Ah then...that might explain that you're better" SilverPhoenixGod: "Of course, Dragons and Phoenixs fly differently" DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, I haven't really thought about it, but they DO fly differently" SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax tends to just go in one direction, never changing his speed; just flying" SilverPhoenixGod: "I've noticed that dragons make it more of an art" DragonCountess: *reaches the plains and does a sharp, quick turn when he nears the edge of them* SilverPhoenixGod: "Maybe I should talk to Sirtax about that, it gets quite boring after awhile" SilverPhoenixGod: "Can you create fire? Some species do, and some don't" DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: "Elves? Hah. Although I don't quite favor the killing of elves, being as I am one" SilverPhoenixGod: "But, aye, I imagine they deserve it, for whatever they do" SilverPhoenixGod: *chuckles* DragonCountess: *rocks back and forth gently on the breeze* SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, as I said. He had a depp blue body, with crimson red wings and sort of a chromey head and neck" SilverPhoenixGod: "I'm not quite sure though, if it was only an abnormality...a defect of some sort that his pattern was the way it was" SilverPhoenixGod: "Or he could be a specific breed, that somebody bred" DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: "But...quite frankly I don't know" SilverPhoenixGod: "Ah then..." SilverPhoenixGod: "Hmm... don't really remember the different species, being that I really didn't pay attention in my classes " SilverPhoenixGod: *chuckle* DragonCountess: *smiles* SilverPhoenixGod: "But if a brief description of the species, I could identify him" SilverPhoenixGod: "But if you gave me a description, excuse my speech" DragonCountess: *sighs* SilverPhoenixGod: "I can see that one there" SilverPhoenixGod: "I could describe his features, if you wish." DragonCountess: *reaches the lake* *flies around in a circle a few times* SilverPhoenixGod: *A blank expression covers Simgar's face, as he remembers the past years* SilverPhoenixGod: "Well then... SilverPhoenixGod: *Choke* "I'm........I'm sorry Ryujinn, it might have to wait another time..." DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: *nods* SilverPhoenixGod: (((Hey...ummm.......I really got to go to the bathroom...I'll be back real quick))) DragonCountess: {Of course, baka....^_^} SilverPhoenixGod: (((back))) SilverPhoenixGod: "Well, I'm exhausted... you don't mind returning to the Lake now, will you?" DragonCountess: *continues to soar in circles* *straightens out and flies toward the two others resting on the bank* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *swoops down, landing in the shallow water* SilverPhoenixGod: *Climbs off Ryujinn's back* DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: "Thank you, that was nice, ryujinn" SilverPhoenixGod: *Wades out of the water and sits himself next to Shinketsu* DragonCountess: *spreads his wings in a bowing gesture* ,You are quite welcome, my friend.> DragonCountess: *< SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: Yes, thank you...*turns to Simgar hesitantly* Umm...How would I go about climbing atop of him? SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax swoops out of the pool and lands in the water, steam hissing every where. He quickly wades out and sits next to Simgar* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: Of course. SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *climbs on* Now then...Wherever you wish to go is fine SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: Well, how about those nearby mountains? They're rather cold, but we don't have to stay long. SilverPhoenixGod: *Leaps off quickly, and soars into the sky* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *leans down, feeling the rush of the breeze against her face* Of course. SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: The "Reality" world...I somehow stumbled upon here, along with a friend, but we were quickly accepted by a small family of magic-users. SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: My friend, Sarah, as was her original name, followed their trade, whilst I was more comfortable out in nature, communicating with the creatures there. Sarah and I then obtained two creatures, one for each of us. she got a wolf, and I, naturally, recieved Ryujinn. SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: If you don't mind, I prefer both. DragonCountess: *continues* So Sarah is now a Magic-user, and I have taken the Caretaker of Nature occupation... SilverPhoenixGod: *Eyes sparkle with a desire for the best* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Swoops up quickly, and starts to fly faster> SilverPhoenixGod: * * DragonCountess: *smiles* This is rather enjoyable....I have never ridden on a Phoenix before... SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *shakes her head* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *arches one of her eyebrows* Really? SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *smiles sweetly* And I thought dragons were boasters.... SilverPhoenixGod: *Flames settle down a little bit* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: Oh, no, not like that. SilverPhoenixGod: *Eyes turn a darkish color* DragonCountess: I simply think it's funny you were showing off.... SilverPhoenixGod: *Goes a little higher and picks up some more speed, flames brighter than ever* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *has to yell over the speed* I do hope you're not planning to kill me! SilverPhoenixGod: *makes a deep dive, picking up speed, going faster and faster* SilverPhoenixGod: *Turns upward at the mountain, missing the rocks by a mere matter of inches* SilverPhoenixGod: *Turns back and soars upward some* DragonCountess: *holds on tighter, gritting her teeth* SilverPhoenixGod: *prideful though* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *panting, her hair a mess* ....No....that's fine..... SilverPhoenixGod: *Flames turn an ice blue, energy flowing through Sirtax, and you can feel it* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *sighs* Why me? SilverPhoenixGod: *Soars upward, higher than you imagined* SilverPhoenixGod: *Turns toward where Simgar is* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *nods excitedly* SilverPhoenixGod: *Flaps wings at an incredible speed* SilverPhoenixGod: *goes downward slightly, going downward more every second* SilverPhoenixGod: *Claws touch the water, and then rises up a little higher* DragonCountess: *leans forward in anticipation* SilverPhoenixGod: *Heads straight towards Ryujinn* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Turns up some, but doesn't seem to make it* DragonCountess: *startled* NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SilverPhoenixGod: *Sharp left turn, and goes downward some* SilverPhoenixGod: *heading towards the lake* SilverPhoenixGod: *claws touch the water, and tries to pull up, but claws are caught on a branch* DragonCountess: *screams* SIMGAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax and Shinketsu go hurling into the water at a fast speed* SilverPhoenixGod: "SIRTAX!!!!" SilverPhoenixGod: "Ryujinn, some on!" SilverPhoenixGod: "er, come on!" SilverPhoenixGod: *mounts the dragon* DragonCountess: *flaps off immediately* SilverPhoenixGod: "SIRTAX!!!Where are you?" DragonCountess: *soars over the water at incredible speeds* SilverPhoenixGod: *Shinketsu pops out of the water, gasping for air* "there she is!" SilverPhoenixGod: *points at her* DragonCountess: *leans in her direction, claws grazing the lake surface* SilverPhoenixGod: *Shinketsu climbs up* DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: *looks around nervously* SilverPhoenixGod: *Gestures and utteres a phrase of magick* SilverPhoenixGod: *Gestures at the blur* SilverPhoenixGod: *The blur raises out of the water, and is transported towards the shore* SilverPhoenixGod: *Simgar passes out from the effort* SilverPhoenixGod: *The blur is now recognized as Sirtax, flames barely lit* DragonCountess: *quickly turns around and flies back to the shore, Shinketsu securely holding onto Simgar* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *the flames die down a little more* SilverPhoenixGod: *Simgar awakens at the shore* SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax?? Where's Sirtax??" SilverPhoenixGod: "Shinketsu?" DragonCountess: *Ryujinn lands* *Shinketsu lowers simgar next to Sirtax gently* There, Simgar. SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax....Are you alright?" SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax don't leave!! please!!" DragonCountess: *Shinketsu climbs off and approaches quietly, placing her hand on Simgar's shoulder* SilverPhoenixGod: *looks at Shinketsu fretfully and casts a finger at her* "YOU!! YOU!! What did you do to him!!" SilverPhoenixGod: *Bursts into tears* DragonCountess: I did nothing, Simgar! SilverPhoenixGod: *Goes over to Sirtax and hugs his neck" DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax...what happened?" SilverPhoenixGod: "I might be too weak* SilverPhoenixGod: "But I will try" SilverPhoenixGod: *Gestures and utters a phrase of magic* SilverPhoenixGod: *Gestures at Sirtax* SilverPhoenixGod: *A stream of fire encircles Sirtax, and then he is engulfed in flames* SilverPhoenixGod: *Simgar collapses, no longer able to stand* SilverPhoenixGod: "Sirtax...be safe" DragonCountess: *leans over Simgar worriedly* Rest, my friend. We will do all we can to help... SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *Ryujinn thinks, then turns his head toward Simgar* SilverPhoenixGod: "Yes...please" SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax shakily stands up* SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: SilverPhoenixGod: DragonCountess: *Ryujinn supresses a snarl* SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax's flames brighten into the original color* SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: SilverPhoenixGod: *Simgar wearily arises and mounts Sirtax* DragonCountess: *Shinketsu watches him get up and leave* SilverPhoenixGod: *Sirtax leaps into the sky* DragonCountess: *places her hand on Ryujinn's side, watching silently as they fly off* SilverPhoenixGod: "Shinketsu!!!!!! I will find you!!!!!!!!" *The voice fades away as the Phoenix flied eastward to the volcanoes*