It is a happy day at Jerdan Weyr. The Spring Gather is in full effect once more after an eventful hatching. The Impression banquet has now become part of the celebration. Everyone is laughing jovially and dancing to the harpers' music. You look around for a familiar face and spot Analyssa and Blue Solath She is standing with her hand resting proudly on his head knob. You smile at the pair appreciating the change that has just occurred in their lives.

Analyssa sees you and flashes you a quick smile. Then motions happily at Solath as if making sure that you noticed. Her short brown hair is being blow about by the evening breeze. She doesn't seem to mind. She only has eyes for the little blue hatchling standing next to her. You can see her two dragonrider brothers both older than her heading her way. One is a brown rider, the other a bronze. They seem a bit surprised by the blue hatchling. Solath just smiles up at them with his eyes whirling blue contentment. You move in closer to hear the conversation and to offer your own congratulations to the new pair.

"He's a handsome blue, Ana," the brown brother says affectionately with a little shock in his voice.

"Yeah. Isn't he great," the new dragonrider replies happily.

"Yeah, he's perfect," the bronze brother says a little apprehensively

"What's wrong, you guys? Why are you acting so funny?"

You see a glance pass between the two brothers. The brown rider who seems to be the older of the two nods and begins to talk. "Ana, do you realize what a blue dragon is?'

"Of course I do. Solath is a male dragon and is going to be the best fighter on all of Pern," Analyssa says indignantly. Her blue eyes flashing.

"Then does this mean what I think it means?"

"Only if it means that we are very special. I thought you guys would understand. Solath is mine because he is supposed to be. There is nothing wrong with us."

You decide to step in. You can't stand to see the siblings fight over something trivial. You clear your throat to make your presence known. Then you walk into to the light. "Hello, Analyssa," you say cheerfully trying to lighten the mood. "Who is this sapphire fellow," you already know his name, but the pleasure on Analyssa's face is worth hearing it again. It also helps to include yourself in the present topic of discussion

"This is Solath."

Your interruption has the desired affect. Soon the two brothers are telling their sister good-bye. With quick hugs they depart.

"Thank you so much for breaking up that awkward situtation," she says with relief on her face.

"Do not be worried, Analyssa. We are together now, and no one is ever going to seperate us."

"I'll try not too, Solath," she replies throwing her arms around the dragon's neck.

You stand there quietly watching this personal exchange between dragon and rider. Considering your work done, you go back to enjoying the gather.

Name: Analyssa

Age: 18 turns

Birthplace: Limra Hold near Fort.

Dragon: Blue Solath

Sir: Blue Wakith

Dam: Green Aldath

Birthplace: Jerdan Weyr

The background came from Angelfire, and the picture of Fantar came from Themes Plus. The cool title is a gift from my friend Lindsey. Thanks. :)

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