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An Orderite mage! Uassae snapped as he tilted his wings to angle to the right. Moving back towards the forest covering. It hasn't noticed me, but certainly knows you are there. It's bloody hard to see. Being all green.

Erionda looked up as the vials turned into the water. She could sense the irritation in her bonded's voice. Biting the inside of her lip once again Erionda shifted uncomfortably. Mentally pleading for Kilian to hurry up, her eyes watching his hands carefully as they moved through the water. Time moved to quickly compared to the speed the strange companion moved. Anxiously shifting her feet again, her hand reaching out to silently warn him they needed to move. She could always tell him they would return later if he hadn't gathered all he needed yet.

Opening her mouth to speak, Erionda blinked at the Oblivionites strange and quick movements. Well of course there was trouble! "Oh." Was all Erionda managed to get out before the hand she had extended to warn him was quickly grasped and pulled forward. Her arm and shoulders spinning her body around and pulling her swiftly towards the trees.

Shock was the first emotion to register followed by a billowing protective rage. Uassae had seen the sudden grasp, instantly assuming Erionda was in danger but there was nothing he could do with the trees blocking them from view and an Orderite not far off. Erionda!

Erionda felt her heart speed up in time with her plodding feet. The now chilly air was welcome against her lightly perspiring skin as she broke into a faster run when they reached the cover of trees. Warmed from inside by the exercise, Erionda slowed to a purposeful stride.

Her sides hurt, she hadn't run that hard to keep up with anyone before. Doubling over with her free arm wrapping around her stomach, Erionda chest heaved with the effort of restoring air to her body. Ignoring the fact she had been touched by someone, and an Oblivionite at that. Clearing her mind of everything, except the warmth that emanated from the skin of the Oblivionite.

Realizing her had was still being touched, Erionda's form snapped up almost instantly before she pulled her hand back towards her body. She hadn't been hurt!? Her hair floating about her before settling in a mess around her shoulders. A few strands covered part of her face before she turned her face away from Kilian's view.

"Do you have all the water you need?" Lifting her chin defiantly despite the flush that crept up her cheeks, Erionda mustered all her bravado, projecting it into her voiced question.

A dejected sigh escaping Erionda as she shook her head. Where had the strange party of Orderites come from? It wasn't like Uassae was a beacon announcing her presence. None of the Orderites connected her to any bonded Drakein. At least not yet, and Rio wanted to keep it that way. The hybrid hurried along the forest path absently rehashing what she was supposed to say, or do, if she were caught by the Orderites. They knew the forest as well as she did. On the other hand, she knew the location of a Ysali dragon nest not far away. Rushing strait through the nest would alert the parents, but the screams following her and the Oblivionite were likely to pull the dragons attention away. Leaving Kilian and herself a chance to escape.

Stopping short, Erionda slowly scanned the area. Her eyebrows twitched at the apology. An Oblivionite was apologizing? To a hybrid? Giving him a puzzled look through the corner of her eyes Erionda's head shifted between the oncoming attack and the dragon nest.

"If you mean to apologize do it after we survive this." Erionda whispered sharply. "Right now there is just no time for it... This way"

Erionda plunged into the forest on the trail they had lightly marked on their way towards the lake. The one that lead close by the dragons nest. Leaping over rocks and roots, ducking under low branches. Erionda stumbled a few times but caught herself before her speed could be diminished by to much. Two thoughts kept rushing through her panicked mind. Why had the Oblivionite not left her behind as bait to escape. And why in the world of Magesc were they discovered.

The hybrid grimaced in determination as she sped up near the nest. The voices drawing closer to them as they ran. Of course they would need the dragons diversion. Her legs were short and with the length of the adults stride it wouldn't be long before they were over taken.

Busting into the small break in the trees where the Ysali dragons nested, Erionda let loose a loud scream. Her feet scuffing in the grass as she quickly changed course, reaching out to pull Kilian out of the way by his shirt as the shouts did exactly as she had predicted. The adult dragons were heading strait for the party behind them.

Releasing his shirt from her grip, Erionda turned and continued into the forest. Just a few more paces away and they would be free of the impending hazard. "I hate Orderites. Blending in with their green hair and green skin." Pushing a vine off her shoulder, twisting through a narrow set of tree's Erionda approached a log. "That water better be worth it." Erionda muttered between gasps of air.

Shifting to position herself on the log, in her attempt to gain more air. Jamming her sword into the ground, her free hand fluttered to her chest to feel her heart. Trying to will her heart to slow it's race. "Research says, there is a stronger lake where my clan prefer to dwell. On a frozen continent." Taking in a deep shaky breath Erionda's shoulders relaxed. She could hear no trouble from behind them, both parties completely enthralled in killing the other. Good, at least she wasn't the main focus of the hunt this time.

"Maybe if that doesn't work I'll take you there. Someone who saves lives is worth keeping alive over someone who destroys them."

Lanzecki jumped from the log behind Erionda with a set of squeaks before Uassae landed with a growl. His large blue eyes focused on Kilian as he moved towards Erionda. Pressing his muzzle into her side with a snort. Double checking she was alright before he turned his gaze away from the Oblivionite.

“The lakes?” Erionda asked her eyes scanning Kilian. What an odd question to ask. Erionda thought. “I don’t even know how big the Aiskala frozen lake is to start with. So I can’t even begin to answer that one.” Erionda flushed suddenly wishing she had taken more time to study her fathers writing. The hybrids eyes settled on the new small Keinling her lips shifting into a thoughtful pout. “Unless you mean the Drakein?” Erionda thoughtfully touched her lips at the question.

“It’s possible. But it’s like asking if all Oblivionites grow the same.” Erionda nodded, satisfied with her answer. Shifting her gaze down to her wrist, flicking her fingers over her neck to check her pulse. It had slowed considerably. Leaping to her feet from the log Erionda plucked her sword from the ground. Her stomach growling with protest. Flustered by the betrayal of her body, Rio tried to brush it off. Insisting she were stronger than her baser needs. “Come Oblivionite, I will take you to the docks. From there you can find your way home. Right?” Pressing through the trees Rio was aware both Drakein and Keinling refused to leave the current trees.

Ducking under another low hanging vine. Rio checked to see if Kilian was following. “Keep that water hidden. I don’t need you bringing trouble my way, especially with the Orderites.”

Erionda gave Kilian a sideways glance as he pulled up to walk beside her. Was this another strange Oblivionite custom? Keeping her sword stilled in her hand Erionda continued quietly without a word. Keeping her awareness focused on the strange male beside her. The Hybrid was caught off guard when the Oblivionite began speaking again. Giving a slight jump of surprise. No one other than the two Hybrids and Arick had found her worth their time or effort in giving their names.

Running her tongue thoughtfully over her teeth Erionda tried to correct herself. She continued ahead a few more paces in thought before she too spoke up. Returning the favor in polite motion. "I am Erionda, the Hybrid. I apologize if I was rude in calling you Oblivionite. Most do not wish to give names or receive mine."

Erionda bit her lip as she shifted around the trunk of a large tree. She was starting to wonder if she had read too much into the strange occurrences. She wasn't about to escort him back to Soudul. Not that a hybrid was welcome in such places to start with. Especially one with Orderite blood coursing through her veins.

Pushing out of the tree's and towards the busy life of the docks Erionda paused. "Take good care of that Drakein of yours. She deserves better than to be pushed away from you." Folding her arms across her chest Erionda tilted her head to the side. She wasn't sure if he even cared or listened to a word she said but Drakein were nothing like dragons. Her mind wandered back towards the mess around the dragon nest. She would have to double back and see how much destruction each side had caused the other. And if there was anything she could scavange from the field.