Tiny Dancer and a Heart Beat

[Desperanza]

The world was alive. The fairies in the trees seemed to light the way to the festival, let alone the lanterns that hung along the stony cobbled walk way among the square where the soft clatters of the mobile shops could be heard, ware sellers moving about to enjoy themselves as well as make money at the same time. The Spring Festival, the heart of the season. The King and the Queen were perched in their high chairs at the head of the clearing. The diamond studded future Queen Alexa sat to the left of the King as she was supposed to with a sour faced Abbigail to the Queen’s right. The only thing that seemed out of place was the missing sight of the youngest princess, the chair that remained empty for Princess Tryphena and yet with the missing link, the party still went on. The Queen’s hard lined face stared, the King’s eyes darted back and forth from Alexa and to the crowd once more and while his daughter seemed distracted as he himself was, they pondered over completely different thoughts. While the King was hoping that a potential husband would show himself on this night, she was pondering the coming war, her ice colored eyes dark and thoughtful as she seemed to gaze straight through the dancing festival that laid spread before herself.

A handful of shimmering clothed royals and a dance floor away, perched in an elegant growing tree atop one of the limbs, clear away from the dancing below perched a fairy, the Queen herself. And while hours before she had given her typical showing at the Festival by arriving as a full fledged human dressed in a brilliant jade wrap of silks with a white rose settled just above her right ear and her eyes settling to a vibrant jade, seeming to match her outfit, she had politely made her welcome as she did and was usually intended to do but now, right back into her fairy form, she too was distracted and yet not for the same reason that anyone there seemed to be. Surely there were love birds scattered about here and there and there were others pairing together if for only one night if not for others but in her mind, and her heart, she too missed something, her own love. She felt the ache as she scanned the scene. He was not here. She knew that he would not be, for he was a dragon after all and would be forced to carry the form here in Ellsinora where it teamed with humans, and little magic. While she patiently waited while the party continued full swing, her heart finally won out over her duties which she had happily performed and with a sprinkling of sprites whom had wandered out to enjoy themselves on that night, now scattered among the trees light glittering lights meant there for decoration she could spot and feel the harmony between those of her own kind as well and it caused the ache in her heart to grow. Her breath caught as she remembered back to that night not so long ago that she had spent with her new found love and how she had wished never to be parted from him as she was now and while she would willingly bring him along in dragon form, as she loved him either way, she would certainly not expect the lord to show here.

Finally however, enduring her ache in silence, her wings flitted impatiently and she leaned forward. There were drunk men scattered about, riley and over possessive, woman chattering tiredly at tables and showing off the wares they had bought that now rested against their skirts in their laps. There were others scattered out further at the tables and among the trees that remained lip locked and distracted and further still some younger more teen aged humans out on the floor who still maintained the need and energy to dance together. By now, the moon had come full and clear, the sun having sunk away into the horizon, leaving the evening festival to unfold beneath the silver veils of the moon, the scene was enticing and her mind simply weaved further the images of Kaori. An earthen dragon, the lord of all Dragons, melting away into the Lord of all Men it seemed with corded muscles flooding his body, his warm embrace surrounding her own feminine and petite one. That familiar ache was returning full power once again, the pull that seemed to linger when ever she wandered from site of him. She trembled, her fingers aching to touch his scales again, his skin, her heart seeming to search the souls that lingered about for him, but none of these were right. She turned her head away.

Glancing to her right and perched not far away with one leg swinging and the other propped to rest his wrist against his knee sat one of her own advisor’s whom often accompanied her to where ever she wandered from Celeste Falls. The thought had reached her at one point, the thought of bringing her secret lover to her own home, a place that she would willingly allow him into, the only soul other then her own Sprites’ whom would have the honor of coming to her home and her world spilled over board with the magic that it took to allow him to shift. She sighed, dazzled by the thought of stealing him away to her own magical home for a brief moment and finally, she could take it no more. A few brief words were exchanged between herself and her advisor and his knowing smile calmed her, at least enough for her to stand without leaping off the branch wildly without control, her veins already flooding with excitement for her next destination. As she politely excused herself, she bid her kind good bye and flitted off into the night, the soft glow of her glittering trail all that was left behind as she became swallowed into the night.

It was not long as she willed herself faster and faster, the elegant weaves in her hair falling looser and looser as she flew, lowering briefly among the limbs of the trees but the night birds that came out every now and again sometimes took the liberty of trying to catch an easy meal and her destination was all she cared about at the moment, a fight she did not want to have to handle just then so soon enough, she was whisking about the sky once more, her gaze subconsciously scanning the star studded heavens for the shadow that she would recognize by heart. She did not distract herself and instead remained steady as she flitted forward, seeming a delicate and angelic butterfly upon the starry back drop of the night. After some time however, the stony canvas of the mountains drifted into view, her jade eyes scanning along the side of the mountain and piercing directly where she knew she would at least find his home, if not he himself. As she drifted closer, she began to lower her altitude once more, her fingers skimming smooth stone for a moment and she quivered, her mind trailing back to the man that had taken her into his embrace and had welcomed her to his bed chamber, their first night of connection.

Sighing softly with relief, her feet finally touched solid ground once more and nearly immediately, she shifted. Her human form now full fledged once again, the white rose settled just above her ear and her eyes glittering like gems as she gazed into the darker interior of the stone as she sought out the form that she had come to seek. Like a child peering into a candy store, she grinned slightly, softly, her fingers outstretching to curl around the edge of the mouth of the cave. Her bare feet whisked forward slowly as she skittered into the cave a few paces, pausing for a moment as she arched her back and craned her neck, searching the darkness for Kaori as she padded forward. She paused however, slowly inhaling, before she began to sing. Her tone was soft, meant only for him and while her voice carried forward, she murmured soft words into the caverns only for him as finally she stepped forward slowly once again, figuring if he had not known she was there before, he certainly would now as she sang out to him, her fingers outstretched as if seeking the air as she drifted further into the vast cavern in search of the owner of this home, mountains, and forest.

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[Taske]

Kaori sat, his human legs stretched out in front of him. He was perched on the edge of the small shaft that lay outside his cave, his human form prevailed only that far, If he went any further, not that he can in human form, he would shift into his Dragon body, and then feel the weakness. So to save himself lots of issues he kept to one body for as long as possible, and now was his time as a human, well he spent a lot of time as a human anymore, his Lady was indeed human shaped when she wanted to be, so that was the best way for them to connect.

So with all his time as a human, he had done some changes to his wardrobe, from a earlier deer kill he had skinned it and made a little jacket. When a wolf was brought to him killed by hunters, well it was sad to waist it, he skinned it and used the fur for lining. After that, lets just say Kaori had a new stalk of human skin to make some shorts; that little bit he will kept from Titania, he was not to sure she would approve his his treatments to rule breakers...

So clothed in his new wardrobe he looked out in the sky, to the festival that was going on at that time, he would not and ill not be able to go to it, He was the Lord Dragon, someone that caused fear in humans hearts, which worked for the best, it kept his forests well kept from loggers and hunters. But even with his hatred for festivals and most humans he still watched the lights longingly.

For the Lord Dragon's Lady was off to do her apprentice, for unlike him, she had to keep good relations with the royalty, and the humans, for what reason, he knew he would never understand, it was what it was, she had to do her duties and he his, but even so, his heart still longed for her, for her touch and her voice. For her hands in his and her lips on his, he still longed for her like that first day that he declared his love for her and joined with her.

He sighed, his body shifting, human parts always got cramped and he always had to get up and move, he sighed again, a bit of smoke lifting from his nose, which was a odd sight, but added to the horns and tail it seemed to fit him. He got up, stretching his arms above his head. Wondering back into his cave he yawned and fixed his jacket around his shoulders.

When he reached his gold cavern he stopped, his eyes looking for one thing, when his eyes found it he picked it up stiffly, it was the ruby that his Lady herself gave her, he always looked at it when she was away from him, even if it was only a moment, it brought him comfort and reassurance that it all happened, that he was not just dreaming.

A voice filled his chamber, the voice of an angles. Kaori knew that voice, he would always know that voice, and always run to it when ever it called to him. Dropping the ruby he rushed to the front chambers, his red eyes falling on her golden locks and then her thin face, his eyes softening. He listened quietly, leaning against the wall, his arms crossed over his chest. When her song was over he rushed to her pulling his Lady into his arms, breathing her scent, and kissing her neck, then traveling up to her lips, giving her a soft kiss. "I thought you would be at that festival all day, my Lady."

[Desperanza]

As the Lady Titania sang, she smiled when the form of the human appeared, his enticing and masculine form appearing just mere feet away within the entrance chamber. At the sight of him, her features lit brighter with the soft glow that surrounded her and she skipped forward to greet him eagerly, her arms wrapping around his neck welcomingly, one ankle poised within the air as she stretched upwards to accept his kiss with an eager arch of her back, her fingers playing along the fur that lined his jacket as she straightened just enough to meet his gaze once more with a soft smile, her eyes once again flecked with an emanating gold at the sight of him, peering into the red eyes that had never frightened her but instead, enticed her, brought her closer. She smiled, stroking her fingers along the nape of his neck, his cheek, her index finger trailing his jaw line before her hand came to rest at his chest as she sighed softly, “My Lord, I could not bare to be away from you any longer.” She murmured honestly for she knew that this was the truth. She had gone, she had performed her duty and now, she conserved time with herself and no better way to spend it then with her true love. For the love that she felt for him surprised her love for all, for the nature that she controlled, for her magic and for her people for the love that she held for them was a completely different sense of feeling, one of which had been fulfilled for the night and as slivers of moonlight leaked into the cavern at her back, offering her porcelain skin a silver charm, she held his gaze with a light smile, “I had to come, to see you. I needed to be with you again.” She murmured.

The want in her heart had surely been strong but it had grown into what now remained as a need for him, yearning for his touch, his kiss. She breathed a soft sigh of relief, tucking her cheek against his shoulder for a moment as she relished in his familiar features, the muscle that held such a gentle strength and kept her wrapped taught within his arms, secure and yet tender all at once. Within a few moments, she had come to meet his gaze once more, her brows lifting slightly with an eager gleam to her eye, “Did you, have other plans for the night?” she inquired, her tone gentle, inquisitive. She already had the idea that she knew the basis of his answer but she asked none the less with a slight smile, her head inclining slightly as she met his gaze steadily, implying for an answer as she felt the vibrant burst of life building within herself again, feeling rather intoxicated simply at their meeting once more and her head swam with delicious images that had teased her all night and finally, had allowed them to be quenched for he was here now, he could surely offer her anything that she needed and she would respond. The night cloaked the world in darkness, dappled with stars and a ways away, she knew that the festival was in full swing but here, with him it seemed like a more serene sense of festivities, one that she very much preferred. She certainly did not mind her duties but when she was with him, it was like a weight lifted from her shoulders and her freedom returned for within the arms of her Lord, she was able to do anything that her heart desired.

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[Taske]

Kaori rested his forehead against her, breathing any scent that wafted up to him. Boy was he intoxicated by it! She smelled like the spring and the summer, of the fall and winter, of flowers and tree, of every beast that lived, she smelled of water and fire, of everything he held dear in the world. But most of all she smelled like Titania, the one and only someone this Lord Dragon cared for. She was the only someone that he would lay his life down for, She and his land was all he had, and no matter what he had to do, he would always protect them both.

His hands touched her back, rubbing the soft silk over her back, he contained himself, things have been going to fast, almost at the speed to a breath, there first night was almost magical, almost unbelievable, and he would like to repeat it, he still was a little unsure of what this paring could work, No matter how he felt about her, would others look at him and than her, knowing that he was the Lord Dragon and her the keeper of the balance, and accept them? The Lord Dragon was ruthless to rule breakers, vicious to the things that threaten his land, would they see his kindness that he shows to the animals that come to him for help, would they see his soft hand as he handles young, would they see the love he has for her? No matter how he felt, how little he cared for others opinions, he knew that if things got rough around the lands, they would come to him, with fire and pitchforks, ready to have his hide for tainting the Queen fairy, the one and only thing that kept the balance in nature...

His eyes grew sharp, a fire blazing in them, It was true he did not care what others thought, he only cared about his land and her, he would deal with anything that came at him, let it be human or something from nature, he would face it head on and come out on top, just so his Lady would never feel the sting of loss. He would not live with himself if he had ever harmed her in this life or thew next.

Kaori kissed her cheek, his face and eyes becoming soft. As long as she wanted him, he would be there with her, the moment she did not want him, he would go, leaving her forever, only on her wish. "No my Lady, I have no planes tonight, my only wish is to be with you." He rapped his arms around her waist, holding her at arms length. "What do you have in mind, my Sun. I am ready for anything." He smiled, his blazing eyes looking into hers ever changing ones with the tenderness he felt whenever he held her.

[Desperanza]

The Lady Titania arched into his form, her fingers twisting gently within the dark locks of hair that belonged to him, her body eagerly giving into him as he held her. She breathed a sigh of relief and tilted her head as she inhaled the deep and earthy scents that he offered to her, once again intoxicated. She breathed a sigh of relief, thrilled once more as she felt truly within her heart that she was where she was meant to be and as she relaxed against him, her head lifted once more to meet his gaze, her own shifting colored gaze peering into his own fiery red one, a soft smile touching her features as she looked up at him thoughtfully now, her gaze soft and searching, seeking out what it was that he was feeling at the time and all at once it seemed that she seemed to gather his emotions as her own, taking a slight breath as she looked up at him, gathering his worries with the flare of the vibrant red of his eyes.

He worried for what others would do. For at the moment, their love was a secret. There was no one who knew of their intricate and undeniable love, weaved like an intricate and shielding web around them and it was both invigorating and revitalizing and yet, she worried that this would all be too much. That for once in the life of this ancient dragon he was faced with something to the likes he had never dealt with in his life and yet, like a gale force wind against the stone of the ocean surf, he stood against it. With his fear at his back, he held her secure and her form melted into his once more.

Her eyes fluttered closed for a moment, his fingers at her back starting that now familiar flame that spread like liquid warmth through her veins from the point of impact of which his fingers stroked. The silks shifted against her skin and her exposed shoulders seemed to tingle wildly with need, her breath catching in her throat as she lifted upwards onto her toes, taking a more secure hold around himself as her petite and curved frame pressed against his own muscular one, that familiar dart and race of her heart rate starting full force all over again as she seemed to lose her mind, her thoughts solely wrapped within anything and everything that was him. His breath, his body, his voice, his touch, it was driving her wild. The emotions that she had never felt in her life weighed in stronger then any emotion she had and she eagerly stroked the back of his neck sensually with a breathless sigh as her lashes fluttered and her eyes came to gaze towards him once more.

At that moment in time she knew that the worries that hung over their shoulders were great, until others knew, until they faced the world with their love there would be no way of knowing how others would react ad quite frankly, she didn’t care. She was a Queen after all. She made her own decisions and for all the help she had offered to the world this was something that she could reserve for herself, and something that she always would. There was no way on earth that this was wrong, it couldn’t be. She was the protector of the balance and surely the alarms would be sounding within her heart if it was and yet, there was only elation, only serenity, only utter happiness and she offered a trembling breath at the thought as she lifted her head, pulling his head a bit closer gently to meet her own lips with his, her own inviting and gentle. She wanted to wipe away his worries, she wanted to will him closer to her, she wanted him to be able to value their love without worry and forever they could cradle their love. For the fact that he was a dragon, she saw him like no other person did. She did not see a gold stashing, hording dragon. She did not see a ruthless, rule enforcing creature with no heart. She did not see a violent or rude dragon, she saw a beautiful soul. She saw something worth her love and the love of everything else around himself but most of all, just her. She could love him whole heartedly and dearly, she would forever hold him within her heart and she would protect the love that he in turn had given to her.

When she broke the kiss, her eyes lifted to gaze into the vibrant crimson eyes that were fiery and held that wonderful cinnamon warmth that enticed her and forever would. Her breath caught and she righted herself for a moment, her right hand falling at a gentle grip within his dark locks once more as her left hand lowered to trace the intricate hairs that made up the jacket and kept his human side warm, thoughtful of his ways of clothing before a soft giggle broke the silence and she sent a glance to him, “I will weave you some clothes, my darling. For the next time we meet, I shall give you a wardrobe that you do not have to hunt for and it will fit you.” She stated, promising that she would certainly not deliver him clothing of the men from town but she would provide him earth inspired clothes that would fit him and yet provide him movement with ease. Taking a breath, she lifted against him once more with a soft smile, her head inclining slightly as she listened to his words, her smile soft and sticking as she peered up at him inquisitively, taking a slight breath as she glanced around herself for a brief moment in thought, remembering what she had thought of earlier as she took a slight breath and made her way through her thoughts for a few long moments as she gazed around them thoughtfully for a moment before turning her gaze back to him once more with a faint smile, remembering that she had thought to take him home with her. Oh how the sprites would gawk at her for bringing a dragon to their home with her. None the less, she tied the thought away and gazed into his eyes once more, “I am not sure, I was hoping that my precious dragon had a few ideas.” She replied with a slight smile as she looked up at him and while she wanted to take him home, she did not want to make him endure the pull of his strength, the overwhelming weakness. She did not want him to force himself through that, rather enjoying the time she could spend with him here, as a pair of humans and with his strength surrounding him. She relished the feel of his human side and for now, taking him to Celeste Falls could wait a while longer.

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[Taske]

Kaori, smiled at her, his face lightening up, as he glanced at his cloths. He liked his jacket, it fit him best, He was a dragon after all. Leather and fur brought out his body, and is was soft on his tender human skin, something that was odd to think of, he was used to hard scales that did not hurt or itch if irritated. But the human shorts had to go, it had the lingered smell of the dead male that he had killed and that angered him, he was not going to sit all day and smell that beast on himself, no he would take her up on that offer. "My dear, I rather like y jacket, its fits me best, and being a dragon, I much rather my chest and arms free, it brings me comfort, but what I do need, my Lady, are new short, mine are not to my liking." He nuzzled her neck, drawing her closer, the fur on his chest brushed aside so her silks touch his chest.

"You should know what my idea for the night will be..." The Lord Dragon had to hand it to humans though, the way they mate excites him, It is much more fun then the way Dragons breed, which is the female lays the eggs and then the males will fertilize them. The human way was better... "Love you..." He picked her up, folding his right arm under her rump, holding her up, he cupped her cheek with his free hand and lifted his face up to hers, in a deep kiss. The dragon was about to turn, to make his way to his bed chamber, to make a deeper connection with her then any kiss can do, but a howl filled the air, calling to him.

Kaori's face flushed, worry filling his eyes, he looked at Titania apology in his eyes as he placed her feet back on the ground. "Thy demand a meeting with me.... Now, no will not satisfy them..." He turned, his back straight, his shoulders square, his disappointment playing on every feature of his body, he had been ready, wanting to make a night full of human acts...

But the howls have worried him, sent his mind into a clear friendzy. He had not meet with this pack of wolves in many months, the last meeting was to confirm the renewal of the pack and his agreements after a new leaders appointment, something the humans seem to forget to do. But this was not be a peaceful meeting, they where agitated, and he knew why... It was there pack member around his neck, she was not the most important member, in fact she was last in there pack ranking, but her family still loved her, and they wanted the blood of both him and the human that killed her, even though he had already killed the human... His blood however they can get, and he only knew one reason why, he was wearing there sister...

The Dragon sighed, as he looked down below, the steady movement of the wolves that where making there steady and fast way to his den. Smoke puffed from his human nose, showing just how irritated he was with them, he was the Lord, not some member of the other pack of wolves, and if he felt the need to take the fur of a already dead wolf he should not be questioned about it. But it was what it was, the wolves where coming, anger etching there every move, ready for a fight, and it was the worst time for it... He looked over his shoulder then, his face showing just how angry and worried he was. He had brought a fight to his home, and in his home was his love...

A growl filled the air as the wolf leader jumped on the ledge of Kaori's home. The large wolf advanced on him his face angry. Lord Dragon, it is a pleasure to see you! thew wolf growled as the rest of the war band fallowed there leader on the ledge. Now tell me, who's wolf pelt is that? MY PACK MATES! The wolf advanced then, his claws scarping stone. Kaori dodged, his human body flowing easily to the side to avoid the attack, "Black Fang, pleasure to see you too, and nice weather too. you know as well as I that I have any clam over all the animal's living in my domain, you knew and understood that when you became leader, so with her death I did not let her death go to waste, now I fulfilled my part of our deal, I hunted and killed the human who had killed the female of your pack, now you and your fellows go back home..." He dodged the wolves next lunge and danced around the cliff.

He was so focused on the little dance that he had missed another large male turn his head to looking into the dragons home and eyes brighten, Boss! A female and the looks of it, Kaori's mate! The dragon eyes grew sharp when that same wolf lunged at Titania, his fangs poised for her flesh. Without a word Kaori lunged at the best and grabbed it by the neck before he could get into the cave, with the dragon in the air using dragon flight, he held the squirming body of the wolf within his claws. "Black Fang, this is your last warning, LEAVE MY HOME NOW!" Fire blazed around him, dancing over his human skin and around the wolves fur, which started to smoke.

The large male wolf looked from his brother in Kaori's claws and then at his other family members and huffed, he knew that the dragon could kill him and his pack, but even if he ran his brother would not be able to come with him, it was either the loss of his brother or his whole war band. The wolf turned without a backward glance and jumped off the ledge, fallowed by the other wolves.

The dragon dropped the last wolf to the ground, who quickly got up and sprinted off after the others. With fire still raging around him in smooth smoky circles he landed, his bare feet hitting stone softly. He did not turn to look at his Lady, did not move, he stood with fire and rage surrounding him.

[Desperanza]

Titania’s eyes gathered a soft mist about her pupils, a rather mystified expression that held her trapped within his embrace, his words lulling her into waves of desire like tumbling down a dark tumble without having to be afraid and as her fingers stroked and caressed his shoulders gently, exploring the muscle and human bone that were formed there, she offered a soft sigh. She nodded slowly to his words with a slight smile as she took in his address over his ward robe, rather having a feeling that this would be his preference and before she could stop herself, she replied, “I rather like the top free as well.” She stated, almost as an after thought though of course a current thought as her emerald eyes scanned the skin that was exposed past his jacket, nibbling her lip like she held a dirty secret and technically, she did. Her mind was weaving dark fantasies about none other then human connections. Stealing away into the night and allowing each other to explore where they would never let another, the ultimate source of trust and the ultimate offer of divine love. Her breath caught in her throat, stealing away her strength as she allowed herself to melt into his hold, her hold loosening with trust as he lifted her into the air, her silken skirts pulling further along her thighs slightly at the shift in position but she smiled despite it as she rested his hands against his shoulders, her fingers resting against the jacket though they pushed aside the fur lined piece of clothing to allow her fingers to slide beneath to his warm skin instead as she met the kiss eagerly, drinking in every moment they remained connected, her breath freezing once more within her throat until they broke apart once again and she gathered a steady breath once more, born anew to the world around them once more, her arms wrapping gently around his neck once more as she smiled, a glitter in her eyes as she peered up at him, anticipating what he would offer her for the night, holding her breath for a moment before they both froze, feeling a shard race through her, pain. She gasped briefly, her head tuning to glance out of the cavern for a brief moment before she turned her head to peer up at him and her body began to relax again though unwillingly as the moment disappeared and immediately she was aware of the danger, the trouble that stirred in the air.

As her feet reached the stone once more, her breaths came more steady and she turned slightly to catch the sign of the wolves as they reached the ledge and her thoughts flew immediately, she could not let him be harmed though she knew that even as a human, he was able to defend himself. He was a dragon after all and no matter what form he still had his weapons, his flame especially and as they danced about the ledges of his home cavern, she held her breath, her hands folding against her chest as she flinched, knowing that she was useless. She could not fight but her heart fluttered, seeming to leap straight from her chest to his as she took a step forward, eager to help protect him but she paused, her head turning sharply to glance to the wolf, declaring that he had found the dragon’s mate. Her lips parted slightly, a creasing line of worry, her gaze turning to the dragon but it had seemed the final straw, the dragon plucking the wolf from the ground as if it were a fly out of the air and she jumped slightly, her eyes shimmering an icy jade with worry as the scene unfolded before her but just as quickly as it had begun, it was over. The wolves paused as the leader’s brother was snatched within the claws of the dragon and they vied briefly, consulting before the canine beasts fluttered away, descending the hill as she took a small step forward again, wrinkling her nose to the scent of the singed fur that reached her nose and she passed her right hand through the air to clear the stench of the wolf as he too disappeared along the hill. Turning, she came to view the dragon not far from herself, awaiting the intense heat that pulsated like rippling fire within the cavern. The curls of smoke that reached towards the ceiling thinned a bit, and she breathed a sigh of relief, satisfied that he had not been harmed. The sharp ache of worry in her chest broke and the breath rushed from her lungs, her knees fleeing the strength that they had previously held as she hit the floor, her legs folding and her hands dropping into her lap.

The tie around her neck that held her sari in place loosened, the silks fluttering down over her shoulder but even the newly bared skin did not stir her. Her fingers laced together as her head lifted, her green eyes gazing towards the dragon once more as she deciphered Kaori’s mood. Her lover stood, rage filling every crevice of his body, a mix of worry and temper that had fueled his attack. None the less, a slight smile touched her features. He had protected her and the fight was no longer here. Now, she wanted to stroke him, to ease away what remained of his anger. She wished she could be more help but as the female that she was, her skills would emerge later if not already for him. Her hands outstretched, her eyes sliding from his back as she gazed skyward instead, faint words falling from her lips as she held her cupped hands to the wind, singing softly and after a few moments, her tone ran silent and between her cupped hands, rested cool and crystal clear water. She lifted her slender hands to her lips, drinking down the cool water that quenched the burn in her throat and eased the pain that she had shared with the pack, the pain of losing the female member. She was far too interlocked with nature, with each living thing. The emotions and wild drives spurred her ill feelings at times but the cool water seemed to ease her insides and she breathed a breath of relief, her hands lowering as small droplets of water hit the stone floor, spattering as if touched with the magic that had summoned it there though the only thing that she had done was to collect pure humidity and condensation within the air and as the water hit the floor, she blew gently and the trickling stream of water wandered closer to the dragon, a slight and soft smile touching her features as her eyes lifted to gaze upon his form once more, holding silent for now.

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[Taske]

Anger flared all around him, the flames lifting his human hair up as it circles his body. Kaori had never in his life had become that angry, never had he lost himself within his flames as he had now, never had he lost control so much that he would come close to burning one under his protection alive. He was horrified with himself, horrified at what his anger and flames could do to the things he loved. But even if he loved all his animals, and all his vegetation he loved Titania more, his love for her burned much brighter then the love he holds for his land, he would give it all up for her safety, just as he done with that pack. They would most likely count there loses and go, leaving form dragon protected land onto human infested land, where they will get killed if they do not tread lightly. But he did not care, it was there choice, it would be on there own shoulders, But if they stayed, well they will also have to tread lightly, for his anger at them threatening his love.

Coolness hit him like a ton of bricks, his flames left him, and all that was left was fear, fear for the loss of hi Lady. He turned, his face full of fear. his eyes full of regret. He rushed to her, falling to his knees by her side, pulling her into his arms, he breathed her scent deeply, burying his face into her shoulder, not noting her bare skin that now touched his chest. His eyes filled with tears as all the fear and regret hit him fully in the face. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get you involved in my business."

the Lord Dragon seemed to be a baby now, not being able to control the on shot of emotions that filled his mind, both for the hurting wolves that he hurt more and for his love because she was tossed into the middle of it, he was sad for the loss of control ,for the display of his anger, of not being the tender lover that he should be. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." His voice became a whisper, his tears slowing into numbness.

Kaori held her tight, not wanting her go, wanting the small comfort of her skin and silk touching his. He slowly begging to be calm. His breath coming softly, he lifted his head, his eyes still shinning with the fallen tears.

He watched her face, and lifted his fingers to her face, tracing her face with his fingers, he hoped that she was not show any fear, his fingers gentility went down her neck and over her bared shoulder, he could see just the top of her chest, the silks still covering most of her body, but it was enough for a desire to flare within him again.

[Desperanza]

Titania’s eyes gazed upon the form of the darker man as she glanced upon his stiffened form and yet, as the cool liquid touched him, pooling around his ankles, the flames dispersed and he seemed to melt into a wrack of emotions. She held her breath for a moment and her arms reached out as he hurried to her side to fall into her embrace, her arms folding around him, her finger tips stroking his back, a soft zing emanating from her fingers against his skin now as she stroked his spine, her fingers light as they whisked across his skin, her free hand lifting to stroke his dark locks gently, murmuring softly to him to will his emotions back into balance once again as she patiently held him. Her heart opened up for him, her gentle nature opening up as she held him secure and yet soft, her eyes sliding closed at his tears as pain filled her open heart at his own painful emotions. She took a breath, her back arching as she leaned back slightly to look up into his facial features, her eyes searching his own with a gentle smile. Her right hand lifted, brushing away the tracks of tears and the salty liquid that rimmed his eyes as she breathed a small breath and cupped his face gently within her hands as she shook her head, lifting a finger to press it to his lips, “Hush.” She murmured softly to him as she looked up at him with a faint smile, lifting her head forward to meet his lips with her own with a slight smile before she settled herself again as she looked up to meet his gaze once more.

Her eyes held no fear, for she was not afraid but she did yearn for his happiness once again. As she stroked her fingers along his cheeks, she fell silent, allowing her eyes to offer him the words that she did not speak, a soft expression that did not tell of any fear, but the openness that she was here for him, she wanted to stroke him into a serene state once more. She caught her breath, the cooler night air stroking her newly bared skin across her shoulders and just across her upper chest, fleeing across her collar bone and just lower and her heart leaped into a quicker rhythm. She offered a trembling smile, arching her back slightly once more as his fingers stroked her shoulder, holding his gaze now as she invited him closer. She was not upset or fearful of him, she enticed him closer, her arms secure around him gently pulled him closer before lifting her hands to pull aside his jacket to expose his chest once more, her palms gliding across his muscled skin as she pressed her palms gently over his heart, nodding slightly, “My heart is here, it always will be.” She promised softly to him as she looked up at him, lifting to perch on her knees as she lifted forward and guided her body further into him to allow him to touch her further, willing him to release the tangled emotions that had brought him distraught just moments before as she breathed steadily, keeping herself steady as she looked up at him, her eyes glittering softly as she began to feel the heat of desire radiate between them once more, her heart picking up a heavier rhythm once more as she spread her fingers against his chest and nodded slightly to him.

[Taske]

Kaori brushed her golden hair aside, his face showing nothing but tenderness. The love he felt for her showing fully on his face. He felt Her fingers brush his chest, pushing his jacket off his holders and he helped it slid the rest of the way to the stone floor.

He put his hand over hers, looking her in the eyes, his red ones still soft and raw from the one shot of the emotions that still swirled inside his own head. But the lust he felt for her screamed much louder. He lifted her hand to his mouth and kissed it softly, then placed it onto her chest, where her heart should be. "And this is where mine is..." He leaned into her, kissing her softly, then pulling up, but that little kiss did not quench his lust, he leaned in again this time in a deep kiss.

After a minuet of this he pulled away, and looked her in the eyes, knowing that she also felt the lust and need that he did, he got to his feet, picking her up in the process. He cradled her close to his bare chest, his heart beating, feeling the heat of his love and lust for her throughout his body.

Kaori stood there for a while looking down at her, leaning his head down to nuzzle her face, her cloths draping around her, her chest even more exposed then it was, his need growing, he growled. "You are lovely..." He carried her to his bed chamber, his red eyes glowing with his desire, the thing he knew that came from his human form.

A placed her softly on the bed they slept in not to long ago, placing his body next to hers, he crosses her face and shoulders. "I love you." He placed his hand on her silks and started to work them off...


He breathed softly into her belly, his head resting softly on her flesh, he was careful of his horns, He was caressing her upper arm, as the aftermath of there activity hit him. He felt satisfied, as his love blossomed further, it just seemed that the human act just strengthened that feeling within him. But it hit him, he was only acting on his lust, he was only concerned with his feelings, did she also feel the heat that he did, or was she only trying to please him?

Kaori wanted to know, he wanted to hear her tell him that she also felt the lust that he did, that she also wanted to bed with him... He huffed smoke into her belly, his fingers stopping there soft circles. His eye brows pulled in, did he force himself on her? He was larger and stronger, it was possible... He dismissed the though, no she had to have felt it to... didn't she?

[Desperanza]

Titania’s features softened invitingly as she gazed upon the site of the dragon, the look in his eyes enticing her closer and she held her breath for a mere moment as she came to cup his face gently between her hands, her thumbs stroking the edge of his jaw thoughtfully as she returned his tender kisses to him, her breath catching in her throat. As he lifted her, she offered a soft sigh and tucked her form against himself, her hands playing across the bare skin of his chest with an eager tremble as she felt her heart rate begin to increase all over again, her skin to warm with anticipation and eagerness once again as she lifted her soft golden gaze to him now, her lips formed into a gentle smile towards the reptilian man and she sighed softly, her head tilting back against his arm and her eyes drifting closed for a brief moment as her golden hair cascaded over his arm and she allowed him to carry her to his bed chamber, her body becoming ever more exposed towards him.

When she was lowered onto the bed that they had shared, she took a steadying breath though her heart did not match for it fluttered wickedly within her chest and she let a soft sound escape her lips, somewhere between a soft laugh and an inviting moan. His body showing to her his obvious lust and desire for her, as well and she seemed simply to melt away into the bedding behind herself as her hands reached out to pull him down with her. She settled among the softer straw, unable to feel the stony earth that supported them further down as her fingers played against his skin and she sighed, whispering softly to him as she stroked his warm flesh and relaxed with ease, eagerly allowing him closer as her silks fell away and she arched into the night.

When Titania’s eyes fluttered open once again and the Queen finally came to seemingly return to earth once again, her breath whisked past her softly pouted lips, her lashes fluttering open to reveal jade eyes as she gazed into the darker interior of the cavern. Her head turned and her glittering expression came to fall upon the form of her lover, her darling mate at this point she believed the dragon’s called them. She wondered briefly with an amused smile what sort of title they held now for their love was undeniable and with their previous connection in the night, she felt closer to him then ever. Like a breath of fresh air or the dam breaking, they had tossed aside all fears and assumptions and had given only unto each other.

As he laid with his head against her stomach and his fingers caressing her arm, she smiled. She lowered her free hand to stroke her fingers gently through his dark locks and along the back of his neck, no longer fearing what he would see beneath her silks as he was the only being in the world who could and forever would be as close as they were now and had been. She knew that she was spoiled forever, unable to deliver her heart to another for she was solely and whole heartedly tied in with the dragon Lord forever.

Her breath caught in her throat as thoughts of last night trickled back into her mind and her lashes fluttered once more, seeming to indicate the flash of emotion that filled her veins and sent her heart pattering within her chest once more. Her back arched slightly and she smiled again, her gaze coming to rest upon him once again as she rested her chin against her shoulder and brushed her fingers along his neck once more. Her touch was a soft caress, inviting and warm as she brushed her fingers against him, her mind stealing away her memories that she would no sooner let go then let him go. She pondered for a moment the dragon’s expression. The man before her had offered emotions that one would never see from a dragon with the utmost care for her safety and her heart. He had shown tenderness and kindness, complete and utter love for another creature and he had bent for her. He had shown her emotions that only humans seemed to possess at times and she knew then that he was what she needed. He was not just a dragon, he was a man as well. He was a man whom had given himself to a woman, a Queen, a Fairy. He too had allowed himself the love and passion that this intricate bond could offer two in the same. A pair of lovers in a nut shell.

Now however, she considered these human emotions of which would be trickling through his mind, what seemed to run through every man’s mind after the first night of passion with his sweetheart and not just anyone but the one and here she laid gazing down upon him. The smoke that unfurled from his nostrils curled away into the air and she smiled patiently as she shifted against the straw, her torso lifting upwards a few inches as her fingers curled gently within his locks to allow herself to shift and move instead to curl up beside him and to press her body to his own, to bring them closer to an even head level so she could gaze into his eyes and offer an undeniable look that there was nothing for him to fear. She had willingly given herself to him and she always would for as long as he would have her.

Her fingers uncurled from the nape of his neck, releasing his dark locks as her fingers trickled over the corded muscles at his back before sliding down across his shoulders and finally, to rest her palms at his chest with a smile as she looked up at him thoughtfully once more, her chin inclining slowly to press her lips to his in a warm and inviting kiss before her lashes fluttered open and the soft jade iris’s came to look up at him again as she gave a smile, ”This night has been the best of my life. I love you more with each second that passes as I always will and I pray that we shall never truly be separated.” she murmured softly, honestly. Her tone was soft and true as she spoke to him, rather hoping to quench any worry he had at the stem and so he would not worry any longer. Sighing softly, she relaxed against him once more as her fingers splayed and she rested her cheek against his shoulder for a brief moment this time.

[Taske]

Kaori lifted his head as she shifted, looking into her eyes, his face in a frustrated line. His human thoughts about this human situation swirling within his head. As a dragon he would never have thought that a female did not want him, they would ask him to fertilize there eggs, and if he liked the look and strength of the female he would, not that he ever has. He had never had a chance to make any sort of connection, has never gotten into the situation to force anything upon a female.

But when he studied her eyes, his worry's seemed to melt away, he saw her affection. He could see her love, as she would see his. No, what they have done was not a mistake, it had been a mutational act, something they both wanted, and that one little though lightened up his mind and heart. If anybody hurt Titania, even himself, he would never forgive them...

He felt her fingers along his neck, felt the heat that they both shared. He heard her heart beating wildly, The love for him evident in the wild beating. He smiled, his red eyes tender. Lifting his hand to her face he caressed her cheek, his fingers working in small circles. "I too my mate, my lover. You seem to be my everything now..."

He smiled his fingers stopping there slow caress, he knew that there life would never be the same, his affection for anything seemed to get out shined by this fairy in front of him, all his thoughts seem to never stray from her anymore. His every thought, his every emotion held only her. "It is still dark yet, get some more sleep." He stoked her cheek again, waiting for her to settle into sleep again.

[Desperanza]

The night had indeed fallen and had taken grip of the world outside of the cave. The black sky’s however did nothing to dull her mood for with the curtain of dark light, came more time that she was able to spend with him and as she rested, her body recovering from their night time dance together, she smiled. The sight of her lover met her eyes with a glorious and inviting sight that lulled her into such a relaxed state that the world itself remained at peace with itself, it seemed. The night was long, and yet young still. There was a few hours still until the sun would rise and laying here at his side, she stroked his shoulder blade gently with a soft sigh, her finger tips brushing his skin as she smiled softly and arched into him, tucking her own body against his larger one. The warmth that radiated from his skin invited her closer and she wrapped her arms gently around him, settling herself slowly once more as she tucked her cheek beneath his chin, her golden hair washing along her back as she settled with a soft sigh, professing her love for him once again in a gentle whisper to him before her words fell silent once again as sleep began to over take her once more.

As darkness began to enclose her again, the awareness that he was still there with her settled around her mind like a blanket covering her body now as she allowed sleep to overcome her to the soft sounds of the cave that echoed in around her. Nothing but the silence and the hum of the crickets outside of the cave a ways off. The stars glittered within the night sky and the glow around her skin radiated to a higher degree then it ever had and for the first time in her life her mind teased her with tasteful images of a life together with her new found lover. An elegant lace wedding dress and young dragon and fairy mixed children running around at her feet. Her people would be thrilled for the happiness of their Queen and yet how they would be floored when she brought home a dragon. It was almost like a member of Ellsinora bringing home a man from Murate to tell her parents that she had found a wood nymph in the forest and that they would be getting married. As her mind weaved intricate thoughts and dreams of her upcoming life, her body remained relaxed and finally, even her mind relaxed enough to allow her into an easy and deep sleep as well until finally, her hold ran slack and she simply settled serenely within the dark interior of the cavern and the lull of his touch at her cheek, his body laid beside hers, even as she slept.

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