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XXXIX

Nokala arrived home and stretched languidly. He needed a good soak, then to heal his wound and enjoy a good meal. He padded quietly along the corridor to the main room and its large bubbling pool.

Sighing with pleasure, he sunk slowly into the aromatic hot water and relaxed, the day's events slowly replaying in his mind. The situation with Tomako would be all right once he had some hunting and fighting under his scales he mused, but Shalla and Tommy still represented a problem no matter how he came to look at it.

He was still pondering this when Carlina slowly and seductively slunk into the room to join him, her eyes wide and alert as she licked along his jaw in affectionate greeting.

"Hullo love" he murmured to her as he returned the lick, he could sense she was content and calm, a rare occurrence since Cill had decided to jump up and down on tradition, there was also something else about her... So he gently tugged her into the water to share the heat and companionship.

Carlina let out a soft gasp as he pulled her close, a talon sliding down his chest and feeling the shallow gash left there by Tomako's wildly flailing talon

"You've been fighting' she murmured accusingly but not unduly alarmed, it was after all only a scratch and dragons accumulated those rapidly in their long lives.

Nokala nodded "It was not a difficult fight", he said with a grin "I tested Tomako and he had no idea how to keep his head in combat", he gently nibbled along her long elegant neck, his tongue teasing over the soft hide of her throat.

"Mmm...so you are going to teach him?" she asked, purring softly at the sensations, her nipples rising beneath the warm water. She suddenly felt light-headed and aroused, putting it down at first to the water and the attentions of her mate.

"Yes, and James too, the elder Wyrm himself insisted. I think Marre has been talking to him and he has an idea of what Marre is planning," murmured Nokala as he ran his paws up and down his mate's sides, his sheath swelling in anticipation - why had they never thought of mating in water before? He made a mental note to thank James for providing such inspiration.

"I'm glad he does" Carlina growled lustily, her tail snaking through the water to entangle with his, the tip lingeringly caressing the base of his sheath, where the dragons testes made a noticeable lump. "I have no idea, nor am I sure I want to know"

Slowly Nokala rolled onto his back in the warm water; he reasoned that as he had had a trying day he should relax and enjoy this time with his lovely mate. He spread his wings out to enjoy the bubbles against them.

"I have some idea, but it relies on whether James will accept the oaths we need to bind him in" he shivered as Carlina's tail-tip coaxed the tip of his ebon shaft out of his sheath.

"I think he will" she murmured, her eyes wide and mouth open in eagerness as she encouraged her mate to erection "He is a good human"

This coming from Carlina? Nokala looked down at her in surprise and she met his gaze with wide, eager eyes "I'm glad you think so," he murmured as she straddled him, rubbing her slick, swollen lips over the head of his shaft

"Oh yesss" she hissed happily, spearing herself thoroughly upon it, her eyes taking on a somewhat glazed cast as she was entered.

Nokala bucked upwards beneath her, feeling his shaft sink into hot, engorged flesh that rippled and milked at him. He suddenly realized what was different and clasping his paws round her rump helped her move with him, slowly at first but with growing ardor.

"You are in heat, my love" he murmured, planting little nips and licks on her breasts, making her gasp and nod "y-yes..." she panted, groaning as she felt tremors of pleasure run down her spine from the mating. "I have felt it building in me...since the ceremony"

She crooned in pleasure, rocking atop her mate happily. Never had she been able to savor the pleasure like this when in heat before, it had always been a rushed and urgent event with her mate of the time hissing and growling, her neck in his jaws.

Nokala was surprised at his own stamina, the days events had left him tired yet alert so he was able to hold back for longer than before, but it could not last and with a long pleasured groan of release he slammed up into his mates fertile womb and unleashed the hot torrent of seed she demanded. She ground down on him and moaned his name as she shook through her own powerful climax, muscles tightening around his jetting shaft.

She knew that there would be an egg from this mating and she felt the thrill of creating new life, her loving mate was a good sire and provider and all was right with the world.

Nokala felt the joy of his mate as their minds entwined lovingly, sharing her pleasure and anticipation before they slowed and kissed, the steam rising from around their coupled bodies.

Shalla had continued the rest of the evening mute with shock as her mother explained what a nice lair her future mate had and murmuring aside how wealthy and respected he was. The fact that he was several hundred years older than Shalla should have no bearing on things she insisted.

Tomako was also feeling very nervous; he did not like the blue and could see past the façade he kept up for the benefit of Nakkour, the occasional lustful glitter in his eyes as he looked over his young prize. He felt helpless however - if the deal was made, there was nothing he could do.

Shalla looked imploringly at her brother and he found he couldn't move, feeling disgusted with himself he shook himself silently and stood up before leaning to whisper to his mother.

"I think Shalla is a little overwhelmed," he murmured, flicking a warning glance to his sister "I'll take her to her room so she can think things over a little"

Nakkour smiled at him "How thoughtful" she said; stroking his arm, "We should be ready to set the date of the ceremony soon so make sure she will be ready"

Tomako nodded and moved to Shalla's side "Come on Sis, lets go and organize a few things" he murmured, on a private channel he muttered "don't let them know how you feel, this is a test"

Shalla nodded mutely and stood unsteadily so that her brother caught her arm and led her towards her room.

As soon as they were out of earshot and behind closed doors Shalla let out a shuddering moan and collapsed on her bed, her talons clutching at the sides and ripping the fabric in convulsive anger and fear.

"H-how could they do this!" she sobbed into the bed as Tomako sat beside her. "I don't want that elderly pervert trying to get me with egg - he's ancient!"

Tomako stroked her back "Well," he said with a sigh "you knew it was going to happen, I think they hurried it along because they think you are going to refuse " shrugging, he rubbed her neck muscles, soothing her "the only way out is to bring shame to the family and run - or go through with it"

Shalla's eyes grew round as she realized it was true, there was only one way out and it would be one that her parents would not allow or forgive, was she really against this pairing to that extent? "I don't know anything about this Lagaligo," she wailed, tears running down her snout.

Tomako handed her a towel and she blew her nose noisily. "Ill see what I can find out about him" he reassured her "just don't go making rash statements to mother or father, they won't prevent you leaving the lair if you pretend to be happy with the decision," his mind was working overtime as he pondered.

"I'll ask some of the clan and see what sort of dragon he is - I get a bad feeling about him though"

Shalla nodded in agreement, calming down somewhat "I don't like the way he looks at me" she whispered, "I-its not like the way Tommy looks at me" flushing at the admission. "I like the way Tommy looks at me"

Tomako grinned and licked his sister gently "stay here and act normal, don't give them a reason to restrict you and we will work this out, I promise"

Shalla nodded and hugged her brother tightly, a cold feeling of dread still in her heart.

Cill woke early the next morning, the snoring form of James warm against her side where he had snuck beneath her wing like a broody hatchling. She smiled and stretched a little on the bed as she looked at him.

How things had changed in such a short time, she mused. She felt an immense satisfaction and lovingly leaned down to lick him tenderly, his dreams swirled around her head confusingly as he slumbered but that was normal.

Very few dragons could work out what when through another's head when dreaming. She could feel his peace and satisfaction though and grinned as several images of her flashed through his dreamspace.

She smiled as he grunted in his sleep, his shaft pressing into her side, suddenly erect .These humans were incorrigible she thought, as she wiggled against his shaft, they even got aroused in their sleep!

She looked down at her mate and a naughty thought suddenly occurred to her. Carefully rolling over so as not to disturb him, she presented her slick vulva to the tip of his shaft and sighed as he slipped within her easily, the human instinctively pushing upwards.

She giggled mentally as he twitched slowly inside her, cooing as she enjoyed the somewhat erratic mating, her own muscles responding by pulling him inside more deeply.

Watching him closely she was fascinated at the range of faces he made and the odd noises, his dreams becoming more vivid. She was pleased to note that she was the primary focus of these dreams and when he stiffened inside her and groaned through his climax, thick semen jetting against her walls she could feel his attachment to her and it awed her just how much he loved her.

She felt the final locks of her own love snapping into place around this young human who had proven himself worthy of her and returned the thoughts with her own rippling climax, whimpering in pleasure as she ground eagerly against his loins, the bond between the pair now unbreakable.

King Dougal paced nervously back and forth, his path almost wearing the carpet thin as he stalked round the same path. There were only a few hours to go and he would have to talk with a human, there was no way round it.

How had a human mated a dragoness? What would they demand as protector and mate? What would this mean for the Shee and the occupants? How would the gryphons react to the news of dragons hunting in their forest?

Life had suddenly gotten far too complicated for him yet he felt his initial fear diminish somewhat. Surely, a dragoness would not have chosen an evil human as a mate.

There had to be more in it, Jasmina had seemed quite haughty when she had delivered the message to him and he felt that she resented having to talk to a human while Ploom had sounded excited when he had told of the conversation she had with him. The human had not tried to catch her nor was he rude but courteous and polite.

Walking to the entrance and looking down he noticed Katreen stretching and yawning widely, the gryphon's beak opening alarmingly wide revealing an odd purple tongue and crimson throat, Dougal had the oddest feeling that he was about to fall in when she snapped it shut and bowed.

"Good morning, Your Majesty" she said formally, "I hope this day finds you well" She fluffed her wings and preened a little, shaking the odd loose feather free and raising a small cloud of featherdust.

Dougal sighed and sat on the edge of the platform "It finds me ready to face this Dragoness and her human' he chuckled, "are you ready?"

Katreen clucked once as she thought," I think so, though I admit that I am nervous in facing a human on their own ground. I shall keep my peace however" she nervously preened her wings, nibbling them into place and removing the sheaths from several new quills.

Dougal swung his pointy slipper-clad feet over the edge "No more nervous than I," he admitted "but Lord Pepper is more than capable at protecting us all as are Jasmina and her hunters"

Katreen's yellow-rimmed eyes widened in shock, the black pupils swelling hugely "Surely you would not enchant a noble one?" she asked hesitantly, knowing the power of the faer magic. "That would bring disaster to us, I am sure"

"No no", Dougal hastened to reassure her "I do not fear the noble one but we all know humans are unpredictable and not to be trusted!"

Katreen nodded slowly, this was an indisputable truth "Will not threatening her mate anger the noble one?' queried the nervous gryphon, ruffling her feathers in agitation

Dougal sighed, "We will only defend ourselves if we need to, I do not think the humans will cause trouble as there will only be two of them according to Jasmina"

Katreen nodded and licked her beak nervously "I shall be polite and not expect too much from them"

Dougal nodded and stood up slowly "we have a few hours to prepare" he murmured, Katreen nodded slowly and looked down at herself "Is there somewhere I can have a swim near here?"

Duncan arose bleary-eyed and muzzy-headed, the empty tankard by his bed mute witness to the way he had gotten to sleep, rising he walked naked over to the mirror and rubbed his face vigorously before splashing it with chilly water from the ewer.

Trying not to move too quickly, he stropped the blade of his knife on the sharpening stone and attempted to shave without peeling the skin from his face, thinking about the coming day.

He looked closer and sighed at his reflection, the bloodshot eyes not enhancing his looks any, he twitched a little, feeling an odd sensation between his shoulder blades, as if he was being watched by something.

Catching a flicker in the mirror, he spun round nervously but could see nothing. Shaking his head in disbelief, he put the knife down and wiped his face clean before getting dressed. Martin having laid out his dress uniform and tabard previously for the meeting with the fairies.

There it was again - that indefinable sensation of being watched. He went to pick up his knife for his belt, but remembered the proscription that James had warned of and instead slid it into the sheath on the desk.

Feeling somewhat foolish he addressed the air "It's rude to watch someone get dressed," He felt he could hear a tiny giggle from somewhere but his eyes could not pick out the source.

Reaching down he struggled into his breeches and tunic, ignoring the eyes he swore he could feel on him "I shall leave this behind too" he said aloud, dropping the small wooden cross he usually wore around his neck onto the desk.

There was a speculative silence from behind him as Jasmina watched from her hiding place. So far so good, she thought before flitting out the window slit.

Ploom was sitting atop the tower, looking down at the storehouse where the dragoness and her mate were sleeping, he scratched himself idly watching as Jasmina hummed up to join him, seating herself beside him.

"The human lord seems honest," she murmured. "He is leaving his weapon and symbols behind"

Ploom nodded "I have not seen anything going on within the house" he replied, "I think they are still asleep"

Jasmina nodded "There are still a couple of hours left before the king is due" she glanced at the sun and wiggled nervously while casting a sidelong glance at the male.

"I never thanked you for standing up to the king for me" she said shyly, her greenish skin growing a little darker as she flushed in embarrassment. "I was not ...nice to you" The admission did not come easily and Ploom turned to look at her, amazement in his brown eyes.

He started to say something but she held up a finger to his lips and continued, "I have never been good with others, I always push them away, but I hope this makes it up a little"

She leaned forward and kissed him firmly on the lips, the pressure making the young fairies toes curl and his arms went around her slowly, pulling her closer as they enjoyed the warmth of the sun atop the tower.

James came awake slowly, opening his eyes and grinning up at his mate who was watching him "mmm...good morning love" he murmured, kissing her on the snout.

"Did you sleep well?" she asked with a hint of amusement in her voice.

James stretched and nodded "Oh I had the most wonderful dream" he said, scratching along her chest hide gently "I was swimming in the hot pool with you again and ..."he trailed off as he felt the heat around his shaft and the dampness of his loins where they pressed against hers, his shaft still sensitive. "...and we mated ..." grinning he thrust forward a little, making her groan lustfully. "Naughty dragon"

Cill nodded and licked his face "your naughty dragon" she reminded him, arching against him again, feeling him growing hard within her once more.

James grinned as he moved slowly with her "Mine" he murmured, leaning up to nip at her neck teasingly, making her growl softly in pleasure.

He kept up the slow pleasure for several minutes, enjoying the leisurely mating and the swampy warmth of her loins keeping him erect as she panted softly beside him, her wings folding over him protectively.

He felt her shudder and moan and he rose up and groaned as well, his shaft throbbing heavily inside her, looking up at her slitted, dreamy green eyes, their bodies working against one another as they shared the pleasure.

Panting himself now, he grinned down at her "I think we have a couple of hours before the King arrives"

Cill's eyes flew open in shock at this revelation "today? They're coming today?" she surged beneath him as the last twinges of orgasm made her gasp for a moment.

"Oh yes" he replied "Ten of the clock and with a gryphon as well"

Cill's eyes crossed as she struggled to regain her senses and look down at him, "oh you ...human!" she growled, "I'll never get this place clean in time now. What will they think of me?"

James grinned, "Well, I don't think they will complain o' noble protector," he murmured, rubbing her breasts slowly until she calmed down.

"Did they really call me that?" she purred, the massage working its magic. James nodded "I have organized breakfast for you, courtesy of Tomako" he slipped out of her and grabbed a cloth, wiping himself off and then doing the same for her.

"Tomako?" she asked, rolling over so he could wipe off the sticky hide, shivering a little at the feeling.

"Nokala is teaching him to hunt and he brought in a huge sheep yesterday," explained James before leaning down and planting a kiss on her belly "Are you hungry?"

Cill cocked her head as her stomach gave an abrupt rumble at this question "Oh yes" she said, nodding her head emphatically as she realized just how hungry she was. "A large sheep?" she asked with saliva suddenly flooding her mouth.

"The biggest ram I've ever seen" James confirmed, "roasting to a turn in Jane's kitchen"

Cill slowly uncurled from the bed and stretched, flexing her wings out and giving a delicious shiver "That sounds marvelous," she purred, watching as he threw on his breeches and jerkin. "I'll have to thank him"

James washed his face hurriedly and walked to the door "I think he's going to ask if he can stay here, he really likes the forest and your father is going to teach both of us to fight properly" opening the door he bowed "your breakfast awaits, my queen"

Cill smirked and assuming a haughty expression stepped out into the sunlight "lead on" she ordered, "I hope it's not overcooked"

James grinned and ran a little in front of her "Oh yes oh mighty one" he said, bowing again "I shall whip the cook if it is too tough"

Cill looked shocked and stopped "you wouldn't!" she said, suspecting he was making fun of her.

James grinned "No..." and dancing a little way ahead narrowly avoided her grasping paws.

"Come here you ", she growled as he darted ahead of her again, heading towards the mess.

The two fairies grinned at one another as they watched the couple playing, sitting side by side atop the tower and their arms round one another's waists.

James ran into the kitchens round the back of the mess followed eagerly by a hungry dragoness, there was the usual ruckus going on within the scullery but it ground to a halt as Cill and James appeared, some of the staff dropping their tools with a clatter in shock at the sudden arrival of the dragoness.

Cill's nostrils twitched as she scented the roasting sheep, smacking her lips in anticipation she looked round for it.

James tried to calm down the shaking staff as he looked for Jane, finally catching sight of her across the kitchen and waving to attract her attention.

Jane smiled as she caught sight of the pair and made her way over to them. "Good morn'in ," she said, giving James a hug then surprising Cill with a hug as well, the awed staff silent at the way she greeted the couple.

"I s'pose ya are wantin' ya breakfast now?" she asked, shooing the staff away like so many scared bantam hens as she made her way towards the main portion of the kitchen where Tomako's prize sheep was roasting slowly on a spit.

Cill nodded and tried not to drool too obviously as she gazed longingly at it "That would be lovely," she murmured, her tongue sampling the fat-glazed air but not wanting to appear bad mannered.

"Oh lor' , help ya'self" Jane chuckled and then watched in amusement as Cill easily grasped the spit and lifted the entire roast off the turn-rack. Her stomach growled noisily as she anticipated the first delicious bite when she realized the entire kitchen had stopped to watch. Pots went un-stirred, food charred on the flames and water boiled over in pots.

Cill glanced nervously at James who encouraged her mentally 'Go on...don't mind them' he murmured, thus reassured Cill carefully tore a strip of flesh from the roast and gulped it down with relish. She was strangely excited at eating in front of a bunch of gaping humans and recalled with some chagrin the last time she had done it and the subsequent results of strong ale.

Jane nudged James with an elbow "I enjoy the show, but ya'd better be getting' home else this lot will ne'er want ta go back ta work"

James grinned and murmured to Cill "Shall we go and get ready for the king?" he hinted, "You can bring that with you"

Cill gulped down another chunk hastily before agreeing and bowing politely to Jane and the assembled staff she turned and they made their way out into the courtyard once more.

Katreen splashed in the lake, enjoying the water on her feathers until she felt she was respectable enough for an ambassador. She thought carefully about what to expect. Humans were large, smelly, clumsy and dangerous and should be avoided. That's what her pack all said. They were all quite horrified at the notion of a dragoness and a human mating but if that was what had happened then so be it.

Gryphon's were pragmatic creatures and though they mated for life, they often took occasional lovers to prevent boredom or provide young for barren couples.

Finally finishing her ablutions and stepping back onto the land she was met by Jasmina, fluttering in with news.

"The human lord has done as we asked and left his weapon and symbols behind so we think it will be a peaceful meeting"

Katreen nodded with relief. "That is good news" she sighed, fanning out her wings and shaking them free of water vigorously, her body wriggling happily as her fur also shed liquid swiftly.

"What does he look like?" she asked, beginning to groom herself, smoothing down the spiky fur and ruffled feathers. "The human lord that is"

Jasmina sat on a branch next to the lake and stretched out "He is an odd one, he was cutting the hair on his face but I think he could feel me watching him and told me it was rude to stare at naked men"

Katreen giggled and hurriedly tried to re-assume the diplomatic look she had practiced. "Is he a danger to us? Even with no weapons?"

Jasmine snorted and bounced up and down on the branch, making the leaves shiver at the tips. "Not at all, you would be able to rip him to shreds in an instant...though..." she leaned forward conspiratorially "he was large...you know...down there" her eyes dipped meaningfully downwards.

Katreen flushed under her feathers "So you were looking at him naked then"

Jasmina nodded effusively and held her hands above her head as far as she could, stretching them out "This big!...bigger even.." she shook her head in disbelief.

Katreen's eyes grew round "that's bigger than you..." she shook her head "I hope you're not getting any ideas" she asked slyly, the corners of her beak turning upwards in a grin.

Jasmina giggled "No...but I think I can see why the dragoness is so happy... if her mate is built the same way. They certainly are enthusiastic mates" she clapped a hand to her face in sudden horror "What if he can quicken her egg?"

Katreen's mind recoiled from that image. Gryphon males were rather small and pointy, she was no innocent when it came to casual liaisons but she had not found a mate yet and the idea of bearing eggs was one that was both strangely attractive and yet terrifying.

"What would come out?" she gasped hoarsely. "Would it be dragon or human?"

Jasmina tried to calm down "we can ask... but I don't think they would know - I doubt they would breed anyway" she reassured herself "like can only breed with like"

Katreen nodded and relaxed somewhat "true" She finished her grooming and looked at herself in the still water of the lake to make sure she looked perfect

"Now, lets us go and meet your 'large' human lord then" she held out a wingtip to Jasmina who gratefully accepted, straddling the gryphon's neck as they headed for the trod to meet up with the king, nestling into the soft feathers at the nape as she rode.

Cill finished the roast in record time, testament to her hunger and the vast amount of mana she had used the previous day. She then bent her efforts to cleaning their home and James was merely an obstruction in this so she firmly but gently propelled him outdoors with strict instructions not to come back until she had finished.

Seeking his own breakfast, James walked into the mess and sat down at a table. He was surprised at how swiftly it arrived, and garnished with a sprig of parsley too. Apparently, the scullery staff had been impressed with Cill and was eager to please. He chuckled and waved in the direction of the kitchen and was pleased to hear a hushed muttering and a couple of giggles.

He was finishing off his meal using a piece of bread as a trencher when Duncan walked in, looking resplendent in his dress uniform. Catching sight of James he walked over and sat down opposite with a grin.

"Do fairies like to watch humans get dressed?" he asked abruptly.

James blinked and tried to hide a grin "did you catch one looking at you?" he asked, chewing on the gravy-soaked bread.

"No, But I could swear there was someone in my room when I was dressing though"

James nodded 'A little hot feeling on the back of your neck?" he asked, pushing the plate to one side where it was hurriedly tidied away by an awed scullery maid.

"Yes, exactly like that" Duncan confirmed, waving to Jane who brought him a plate laden to the brim with meat and vegetables. "It made me very uncomfortable"

James poured some water from the ewer into a tankard and drank deeply "I felt it yesterday. The green fairy lass was behind me but when I turned around I couldn't see a thing until she wanted me to"

Duncan nodded and took a swig himself "I wasn't sure but I left my weapons and my cross on the table" he reached up and touched his neck reflexively, the lack of his cross chafing at him "I can't believe I'm going to meet fairies"

James chuckled and put his tankard down with a clink "Nor me, I've had some experience though at least. The elves are almost like us though I think they regard us as very poor cousins"

Duncan blinked "Elves...gryphon's and dragons" he mused "what else is there out there...hiding from us?"

James toyed with his bread "A lot, according to Nokala. They haven't told me everything yet. I'm still not trusted that much"

Duncan gnawed on a slice of beef, careful not to get gravy on his uniform "You seem to be coping well though" he mumbled.

James sighed and put the tankard down on the table, "There is so much to learn, The old dragon teaching me has told me a lot about our past that explains why they dislike us so. We breed fast, eat a lot and kill anything we don't understand" He waved a hand towards the kitchens where the nervous staff were watching.

"I'm learning magic and things that scare me stiff. I don't know where this is going. I just want to live with Cill and be happy" He felt better about being able to tell someone his concerns and was surprised when Duncan grinned and put his meat down slowly on his plate.

"You mean to tell me you never considered what would happen when you bedded a dragoness?" The lord of the keep looked amused at James's discomfiture.

"You need to think ahead more. What can you do with your magic? What will you be able to do? Nokala said you would be almost unkillable though you could feel pain"

James blinked "Nokala said that?" he asked doubtfully, prodding himself in the chest "I don't feel any different"

Duncan shrugged and went on eating," I think they will have plans for you James, but don't let yourself and Cill be pulled into anything you don't want to"

James nodded gloomily and finished off his tankard, replacing it on the table with a clink. "I don't think I'm going to have much choice in the matter," he murmured.

Duncan finished off his breakfast, wiping the trencher round the plate with a flourish and munching happily.

"Don't be too worried James, I think the dragons care for you. Why else would they be going to all of this trouble?" He said with an amused tone.

James chuckled and stood up slowly "They say it's to help me protect Cill, but I get the feeling it goes a little further too. The clan is large and they want to learn new things so perhaps that's part of it"

Duncan pushed his bare plate away and stood up. Setting a wide cap on a jaunty angle atop his head he stepped over and opened the door "Shall we go and see if the king has arrived?" he said, motioning the young novice through and out into the sunlight.

Moving quickly through the clan halls Tomako made swift contact with several of his drumming friends, quiet questioning over Lagaligo did not elicit good news. The old blue was regarded with cautious respect yet there was talk that previous mates had died under mysterious circumstances.

Several older dragons whispered to him that Lagaligo liked to indulge in the odd fungi that he cultivated and mated in frenzy under the influence of these drugs, sometimes inflicting grievous wounds on his mate.

Tomako's desperation grew as he was repeatedly warned about the blue, He was extremely rich that was true and was a member of the ruling council but there was something wrong, no one could put a talon on it but they all agreed he was bad news.

He was feeling despondent about his sister's future, deep in thought and not looking where he was going; rounding a corner, he rebounded abruptly off an elderly dragon with mottled and graying scales, knocking him noisily onto his rump.

Tomako gulped and moved to help the dragon up, a flailing paw waved him off as the elder Wyrm cranked himself up onto his feet. Tomako shivered with fear as he belatedly realized that he had just knocked the Clanmaster into the dirt.

The old dragons head swung round, a fire in his eyes "Hrmmm...what's the hurry youngster?" he ordered, brushing dust from his rump with his tail tip.

"N-nothing Clanmaster" stammered Tomako, bowing hurriedly "I'm sorry I bumped you" He shuffled nervously, wondering how to proceed.

The Elder Wyrm narrowed his eyes to slits and looked him over carefully. The powerful dragon was no fool and he could tell something was very wrong.

"You look like you have just found out your fires gone out for good Tomakoliana" he said slowly "A clan members problem is mine also...come in and speak with me"

Tomako felt both fear and relief as he nodded; unable to refuse the request he followed the Clanmaster into his chambers.

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