Three hours passed in a bit of a blur for Clovis who was suddenly reconsidering his life choices . Specifically in not asking what they would be riding . This question did not occur to the fourth Prince till he stood on a peak, just south of the city gates . It hadn't seemed too important until he reached the crest and looked down into the valley below .
It was a steep drop into a white and gray blend of snow and rocks . At first glance it was pillowy and looked like a soft and comfortable landing . However, that was deceitful as the silvery grey rock peaked out from little patches in the snow, showing off their sharp teeth at random intervals . There was a river, he could see the flow from the perch, whitecapping waves hinting at rushing water… then again was it snow drifting in the water? He couldn't really be sure from this height .
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Myla stepped forward, to the edge of the rock and placed a whistle to her lips and blew . He marveled and tried to work out his survival rate if he fell, as a large green creature swooped past him rolling into its belly and flashing opalescent color over the group . He tried to follow it as it seemed to spin through the air . A reptilian body, covered in scales except for its feathered wings . Another ruby red in color seemed to follow the green spinning and darting through the air .
"Dragons?" Clovis asked, more clarifying what he was seeing than anything . He had heard the legends, and seen the battle images of the old wars, but he never dreamed he would see this . Kyera smiled and nodded .
"Let me introduce you to two of my dearest guardians… . The Storm Twins . " she spoke with a smile before taking her Zither down from her hair and strumming the miniature instrument once, the sound amplified in the snow . She couldn't help but smile as the sound of wing beats caught her ears . Strong rhythmic sounds like thunders gentle roar . Kyera took several steps back away from the edge and the group, watching the sky .
Two streaks of color sped toward them, swirling around each other as if it was a form of Yin and Yang . One pale and pure as the perfect clouds of a extraordinary warm summer day . The other like storm clouds deep grey against the sky . Kyera couldn't help but laugh as the two large dragons hit the snow on all fours . Their wings splayed, blocking the sun . The white lowered its head first looking at Kyera with bright blue eyes . It was like looking at a pool of rain drops, refreshing and calm . The grey held his head high, but there was excitement in his black eyes .
"Kyera, Storm Rider, welcome home . " the grey bellowed as Kyera reached out and caressed the white's nose . She turned smiling to the grey placing a hand on his chest .
"It is Kyera of the Dancing Winds now, my loves . " Kyera corrected, effectively conflicting Clovis' heart . On one hand she gave him her name paired with his last name . On the other hand however, it was that last word, a pet name he desperately wanted to lay claim to was worn by these dragons . It was a bit disheartening, he could never be a dragon .
"I see, Congratulations, My lady . Is there finally a man to join us for our hunts?" the white asked seriously, there was a hint of excitement in her voice .
"Clovis, this is Ivory and Ember . " Kyera introduced with a grin . Both dragons bowed their heads in acknowledgement . "You will be riding Ember today . " She added and Clovis just stared at the large grey dragon wondering if it was too late to regret it all .
Chapter end
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