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After the other two dragon riders had landed with their Dragons. Rouchlos dismounted like he was riding a horse and slid down the sales of his green giant. Getting greeted by Royka near instantly

"Well this is a much waited surprise Rouchlos! not only do you come back before the sun rises, but you seam to have found some friends!"

"Royka..." Rouchlos comments softly as his back turns form facing the room to facing his dragon as he gets caught off guard by the man appearance. it was a rare moment did Rouchlos or any one ever see the man dressed in simple clothing, and dark red robes for that matter. Rouchlos was taken back for a moment before he shakes his head.
"Ms. Maero, Susanoo! this young man's name is Royka, he will me able to supply nearly anything you need for the duration of your stay here. I'm sorry but i will be unable to give you a grand tour tonight. There are some things i must tend to. first being my dragon." Rouchlos comments in seemingly high spirits as he starts walking into the darkness of the room a little fast, but Sulfur kept on his heals her scales locked shut as she moved through out the large room.

*Looking around the room form any riders perspective you could see almost every torch that lined the walls. each of them was posted around four feet tall at the base with a two foot beam of wood that held the flames giving off the bits of light that were needed just to move about the massive cavern. the walls were covered with artistically sculpted stalagmites, some still in the process of being crafted. some looked like hunks of meat, fruits vegetables or fish. others were simple logs or pillars, various weapons, and sits of armor carved out of stone. each annotating the wears or venues that could be found if you went along the tunnels leading form that point. with the roof standing far above the heads of nearly any dragon and the sheer bustle that was moving around the room it looked like this place was being maintained for housing an army.

through all of the cooradoors you could find pictures depicting what could be found at each cross roads. though only one looked large enough for a dragon to fit into it seamed to go on forever as the line of torches went on and one till the light was covered over by dust. *

"Well Ms. Mearo, Sir. Susanoo." Royka commented calmly after Rouchlos had left ear shout range. "If you'll follow me i will be happy to show you a place that you may rest your dragons, and care for them if you wish. and then later i will be able to show you to your rooms and offer you a bit of dinner if you wish it." Royka comments more as a directive than a request but he was not about to get on his leaders bad side as he headed down the large hallway that Rouchlos had disappeared into just a few minuets earlier.

Kat had landed next to Maero and dismounted from Tenchi. when Ryoka appeared, so suddenly, he insticivly went for his daggers. gripping them tightly in his hand, but not drawing them out, not yet. He stepped infront of Eleniel and Maero, acting as sort of a shield agianst any ill intentions. as in many times in his life he was happy to be taller than most people, giving him an imposing look.

"I'm not moving anywhere until you answer her question" he said, a cold, demanding voice escaping his lips "Who are you, where the hell are we, and why should I follow you, for all that I know, you're one of the kings' agents, I suggest you prove otherwise, because if you don't..." he drew out one dagger "..I will turn you into dragon treats"

The anger and mistrust was something that had boiled over from his dealings with Rouchlos, he didn't trust him, and he was certaintly not willing to trust an agent of Rouchlos. While he didn't want Maero to think ill of him, he wasn't going to take chances.

Stopping himself in mid stride Ryoka slowly turned around. keeping his face and body completely emotionless. Letting the small scene play out in front of him, his feet carried his body back within a normal conversation distance. although the Man gripping his daggers made the distance a bit longer.

"I need not know nor understand the means that you two are coming into these walls. The simple Fact that Rouchlos led you here is reason enough. A guest of our leader is just that a guest. One held free to travel so long as they do not interfere with our daily workings." Ryoka comments his voice mimicking Susanoo's for a moment. till a soft smile is pushed over his lips turning the cold and near blood thirsty air into one of welcome. "My name is Ryoka, you should follow me because for on simple fact. you are this houses guests. as such proper manners mean you have an escort to assist in your needs, and insure you are comfortable." Pausing ryoka glances at the dagger Susanoo drew. "But if you wish to forsake these offerings every man woman and trainee within these walls will have no issue descending on your soul to shred your body, and that of your dragons into nothing but a pile of drying jerky."

stopping himself there Ryoka turned once again leaving his right shoulder towards them as he motions with his hand. "Please, if we linger here to long Rouchlos will probably wonder what i did to make you so un-trusting of us. you'll have to forgive me. but until we our selves are sure of your allegiance i can not tell you where we are, im sure you understand. Just know that you are safe here. you can rest, and relax at your leaser. no elf, or other mystical being would be able to find us here."



While the little talk was going on between Ryoka and the two riders a small rumor started echoing through out the complex, from the butcher shop, to the laundry hall, all the way into the living quarters of the people who ran about working on every wall and need. Nothing but good news spread as every department went a flight with activity, hot water was prept, extra animals were collected to feed the dragons, linens, clothes, beds, every thing was started to make sure the guests were comfortable. every worker bee ran about their duties with a smile on their face. for once their was a reason to be!

Rouchlos though still aching inside his heart had calmed down extremely, Grooming Sulfur always had that effect on him. having worked over most of her tail section he was rubbing a weathered mail glove, and sand over her hind scales polishing them to glow like a gem before moving on to the next, his dragon cooling like a spoiled kitten.

Maero was very quiet for a moment, obviously thinking...


~What do you think lil one?~


' we shouldn't fight- if there is no need for it. But I wont be so foolish as to let our gaurd down...'

Touched by Kats sentiment, and seriously considering his advice, she agreed to sticking together. She informed him also that Eleniel wont be with them much longer, an hour or two...maybe. The energy that man put into them was astounding!
Eleniel had never kept coporial this long before, and perhaps it was for the best.
As long as they believed she was a normal dragon, the more safe Maero would be.

"Alright then... shall we?" she said, plastering her best face on.
And thus she started following after Ryoka.

~...but I hope that man understands in the future, I WILL NOT tolerate any threats upon us..I do not take any threats lightely, I'll blast this entire mountain into ashes before he destroys any of us...~

Maero shuddered. Knowing her dragon would be true to her oath if some fool really thought he could kill her partner without paying the price. Whether or not Eleniel fell or not, she had enough fire power to make them pay dearly for such a mistake.

She decided to ignore her dragons comment, glad she only projected it between themselves. She walked quietly behind, following the shadow of Ryoka down the tunnel.

"When will we see Rouchlos again?" she called, wanting to keep a steady dialog going.
"And could you tell us whatever you are allowed to tell us about this place? Who you are... I'd hate to make a fool of myself while in the company of your group during dinner."

The closing of the steel doors behind them added a sense of finality- that whatever the conciquences for their decition were.. they had to face them now. Come friend or foe- there was no running.
But all feelings of anamosity or doubt were put at a semi ease when they fixated their gaze upon the Dragon Chambers.
Maero was at a loss for words.
Eleniel craned her neck, looking at the chamber curiously. She sniffed the air, licked out her tounge, tasting it.
It tasted of time and dust, but Sulfurs obvious occupation.
To which she turned her bright opacent eyes.

When the man turned back and bowed, Maero felt more weight ease off her shoulders with his apology.
She returned his sentiment with a smile, giving her dragon a 'look', as if to say, 'See?-no-harm-meant.'
Eleniel blinked slowly, once at him, but gave an eventual nod of her large head. The light bounced off her scales and flickered across the walls in many facets of color.

" I am Maero Ara, Daughter of none, And this is Eleniel. Thankyou for your welcome and hospitality."

"Well what would you want Katushito? A host that can hold his tongue, and give the manner and respect required to let you feel welcome or a man that has lost his soul into rage and regret?"Rouchlos comments over his dragons suddenly silenced voice as she know the two wanted to talk normally though there was still a soft purr rumbling through her body to the scales that in addiction to feeling good was keeping the grains of sad from getting built up on her skin. With an odd smile on his lips Rouchlos lets his head drop knowing that avoiding the second question would only cause problems,and he didn't want his mood to get ruined by another threat.

"I didn't build this place, Susanno.." in-flexing his name to keep up appearances, and hinting at the fact that both of the knew how far back their history went even thought they did not admit it. "I inherited this place, and this slot of command from my father, and he from his father. going back eleven generations to this clans founder. The Name Rouchlos Licht is a keep sake. allowing the legend of the grate swordsmen that led a armada of pirate ships in with just his name, and that learned the secrets of life so he lives on for ever. it was his family that held the crest that every member of this clan wears tied to their weapon of choice. the color announcing their combat skill and rank in battle...But your right. it did take a lot of money to build this place. but even more so it took time. i, in one life time could never hope to build so much as one of these dragon pens as they stand now. even their magics that keeps the sands warm is beyond my understanding."

Still smiling softly Rouchlos crawls onto Sulfurs left wing keeping up his pattern of scrubbing her skin smooth and then moving on.

"Would you like to place your dragon into the pen of her choosing? I dont mean anything by it its just this area and the launch pads are the only locations where a dragon of any size are able to move through." Royka comments to Maero as he stands back up. his eyes watching Susanno calmly but he let him pass by with out protest as he headed for Rouchlos.
"Did you three become good friend during your encounter or is it just that he is not very trusting?"

Maero wasn't sure she wanted to know what those two were talking about- but the tone didn't sound very lighthearted.
She didn't think it be wise to put her nose into their business right away. Not the smartest way to make allies. Instead she tried to examine just how this place might have been made.
Placing a bare hand against the sand, she felt it was warm somehow.
Had someone recently rested here?
No, it had to be something else.

It was then that Ryoka's voice deterred her from her thoughts. She would met the mans gaze and sigh a little. "I did not know either of these men or their dragons until mere hours ago. Rouchlos rescued me in a manner of speaking... and then we crossed paths with K- uh - Susanno," Eleniel dipped her head low, rubbing the back of her life partners left side.
It had been so long since she held conversation so lightly with a complete stranger.

~I'll be honest- I don't think either of them trusts very well, but there is good in both of them.~ her dragon commented, widening the range of her projected thought so Ryoka was included.

Maero looked up at the towering winged beast and smiled, "So Eleniel- any of these dens looks particularly inviting?" she asked.
The bright iridescent dragon craned her neck up, examining the different dens. She licked her tongue out, and a low contemplative growl rumbled in her belly.
Maero frowned, sensing her partners tested patience and partial disappointment. She touched the front of the opal hued foreleg by her side.

Eleniel rarely gets to be in the flesh, to be real, to be whole and free with the endless sky stretching out before her. To be reduced to laying in a strange cave, in a strange place with strange people, ruffled her scales the wrong way. It felt like precious time wasted.

'forgive me my precious one.' Maero said softly to her mind.
~ there is nothing to forgive, it is not your fault- and we cannot control all that happens. What matters is we are together none the less, and I can feel your hand against my scales, and you are my vessel, are safe.~

That said, Eleniel looked towards Tenchi, and did something like a dragon-like shrug of her shoulders, making her wings shift. Then walked to an unoccupied den across from sulfurs. So the middle space was between- but they'd be able to speak angled towards each other if they wished.
She curled her tail around herself as she settled into place, her 4 large wings folding together behind her body, creating a stream of glossy scales and soft down that spilled to the floor. They reflected the light in pleasing facets of color from the depths of her natural opal hue.

Maero watched her thoughtfully, then returned her attention to Ryoka.
"Is there anything i must do, or prepare for before dinner?"