And we're back. Sorry it took so long, the document got deleted during a power outage.

We are re-visiting Kinkajou's, this time with Pargan and Shebula. And oh my StarClan, watch out for the fluff. The dragonets are going on their first date. Enjoy!

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Pargan

"So, um, Argan." Panther fumbled for words, while Argan waited patiently, scales a mix of calm blue and happy yellow. Panther finally found the words. "There's a really cool place down in the village, called Kinkajou's Kafè, and I was wondering if...you'd like to meet me there this afternoon. Like...on a date?" He nervously blushed, and Argan nudged him. "Of course! Meet you there after suntime!" She bounded away ecstatically, with pink scales. Panther sighed. Yes! I'm going on a date! He did a little dance. A random passerby Rainwing looked at him, head cocked to the side. Panther whispered, "I'm going on a date!" The other dragon nodded, and gave him a talons-up.

Panther waited nervously at home until sun time was over. He then passed out from nervousness, and Nebula had to revive him. "Panther! You're gonna be late!" She smacked him affectionately. "Oh right!" Panther exclaimed as he jumped up and raced out the door. He waved a quick goodbye to everyone, and left Jones in the care of Nebula. "Good luck!" Nebula called, as she laughed.

He landed by the cafè just seconds before Argan did. He tried to look like he'd been discreetly waiting the whole time, but Argan just laughed. She gave him a smile, than waltzed inside. Panther trailed after her, a flower tucked safely beneath his wing. After being led to a counter seat by a tiny Nightwing, named Malicious, Panther pulled out the flower.

He placed it in her talons, and smiled. "For the lovely dragon, who accepted me." Argon smiled brightly, with scales the colour of flamingos. "Thank you, sweet hybrid." She tucked the hibiscus behind her ear and looked to the menu. "What should we order?"

"Well, I heard that Kinkajou has a Icewing friend, royalty at that, and she has him send ice blocks here. They keep them in a cold, underground chamber. Then, they scrape the ice, and add fruit juices to it, and it makes a delicious treat." Panther pointed to a menu item called 'Fruity Ice'. Argan nodded, saying, "I've heard about this! Let's order some."

Malicious padded over, her dark, lithe form standing out. "Do you two need anything to drink? Or are you ready to order?" She held out her order-taking leaf, and beamed up at the dragonets. "No thanks, I'm good" Panther replied, "But I'd like to order some coconut fruity ice." Malicious scribbled on her leaf, then looked to Argan. "And you?" She cocked her head. "I'm good for drinks, thanks, but I'd like to try the banana fruity ice, please." Argan replied. Malicious smiled and called, "Coming right up!" Panther thanked her as she slipped away.

"So, what do you want to do after this? I was thinking maybe take a fly through the canopy?" Panther casually suggested. "Oh, I'd love that. Maybe even play a prank on Nebula?" She smiled, a glint in her eyes. Panther nodded, "But nothing too bad..." He winked, knowing his sister was in for a surprise.

"Ive got the fruity ice!" Malicious zipped over, and plunked two coconut shells on the counter. Argan and Panther smiled. It looked cool and refreshing. "Enjoy!" Malicious trilled, and Panther immediately dug in, shoveling talonfulls of coconut and ice into his mouth.It tastes so good! But it's so cold-AGHHHHHHH!

"Oh moons! I think my brain is frozen! AHHHHHHHH!" He squeezed his eyes shut and held his head. Argan stifled a laugh, but tried to help him. She hugged him hard, in hopes that it would warm up his head. It was a sight to behold. "Can't...breathe!" He choked out from underneath her death grip, and Argan released him. "Thanks, my brain isn't frozen anymore." He smiled. "Now this is how you eat it." Argan demonstrated, scooping banana-flavoured ice into her mouth slowly. Panther nodded, and they finished without anymore brain-freezes.

Late that afternoon, Panther flew Argan home, but stopped on the way to prank Nebula.

They dumped water on her head, then quickly flew away, as a shriek echoed through the forest. "She's gonna be mad!" Panther snickered, as they landed in front of Argan's hut. "Panther, thank you. I had a great time today, and...can we do this again?" Her scales swirled pink as she asked. Panther twined his tail with hers, and they blushed. "Anytime." He said, touching the flower on her horn, "Anytime."

Shebula

"Nebula..." Shadeseer and Nebula were sitting outside, hunting for fruit and the occasional tapir or lizard. Nebula looked up. "Yes?" She stopped, cocking her head. Shade looked nervous. "You are a...I mean, I..." He stuttered, but Nebula knew. "You want me to go on a date with you? Of course I will Shade!" Nebula squealed, and Shade smiled. "I heard of this place called Kinkajou's Kafè, and it sounds really fun. I'll take you today." Regaining his confidence, Shade puffed out his chest. Nebula laughed. "Meet you at my hut after suntime." They gathered their fruit and flew back to the villages. Nebula sighed. My first date, with the handsomest, kindest Nightwing. I'm so excited! She hurried home to tell her brother. Citrus and Fearstriker were out for the day, taking a message to Jade Mountain.

"Panther! Shadeseer asked me out!" She sprung through the door and tackled him, her scales a blinding yellow. The scavengers sensed her happiness and clambered on, as Panther squirmed beneath. "That's great, Neb. But he better be careful. No one hurts my sister. Where's he taking you?" Panther asked as he finally freed himself. "Oh, don't worry, you know Shade! And I think it's that place you took Argan." She beamed and twirled around, with Clover laughing from the top of her horn. Panther chuckled, and Nebula shot him a death glare, saying, "I remember a certain hybrid PASSING OUT when he had his first date!" Panther decided his life wasn't worth a laugh, and closed his mouth. "Now, I need some suntime. See you later!"

Nebula slipped outside, and settled down in the warm sun. She fell asleep, and dreamed about Shade. Clover snuggled in her talon, and she too, fell asleep.

"Afternoon, Nebula." A gentle voice aroused her from her suntime. Nebula stood up and stretched, and when her eyes focused, she saw Shade standing in front of her, with a smirk on his face. Oops, I slept for too long! She smiled back, and said, "Why didn't you wake me?" Shade flicked his tail. "You looked..so peaceful. Besides, we have a whole afternoon for our date."

Nebula smiled. "I just have to go and give Clover to Panther. Wait here!" She raced inside, and placed Clover in Panther's talons. She debated on if she should wear anything, and decided on just herself. Her scales were a swirling mix of yellow, pink, and spots of white. She went back out the door, and placed her talons in Shade's outstretched ones. "Shall we?" He asked, and Nebula giggled. She waved to Panther. "I'll kill you if you hurt her!" He called as Nebula and Shade took off. Oh Panther... You're the best.

They flew to the cafè, and waited to be led to a seat. A Rainwing appeared, pale blue. "I'm your waiter, Cacao. This way to your seat." He pointed his tail towards a nice, window seat, and they padded over to it. "Can I start you off with drinks?" Cacao asked, and Nebula replied at the same time as Shade. "Just water please!" They laughed and Cacao smiled, his scales now a deep yellow. "Alright."

"So, Shade, what are you going to get?" Nebula asked, as she sipped her water, simply to start a conversation with him. The Nightwing looked to the menu. "Ooh! That looks good." He pointed to a item dubbed 'Fruit Volcano.' It was a mound of fruit, topped with nuts. "Yes it does. Let's order one!" They smiled at each other, imagining the taste of their favourite fruit.

Cacao wandered back over, holding shells of water. "Here you go. Are you ready to order?" Nebula nodded. "One Fruit Volcano please!" Cacao smiled. "Good choice. It'll be ready in a bit." He went back to the kitchen, and Nebula turned back to Shade. "Why are you so quiet today?" She put her head on the table and stared at him. "You're so beautiful, I forgot how to speak." He replied. Nebula sat up, orange, pink and yellow. They looked at each other for a moment, until the burst out laughing. "That...Hahaha...has got to..Heehee..be the cheesiest pick-up line EVER.!" She laughed, and Shade chuckled. "Hey, I tried!" He put a talon on his chest, mocking heart-break. That only made them laugh harder, and soon Nebula was neon pink. "I might bust a gut if I laugh anymore!" She exclaimed as Shade clutched his stomach.

Cacao came back at that moment, holding a mountain of fruit and nuts. "I'll leave you to it!" He cracked a smile and meandered away.

"This looks really good." Shade reached for a papaya slice, and Nebula some cashews. But when they pulled the food away, the mound toppeled. Quick as a flash, they both tried to catch it, but instead of touching fruit, Nebula found her snout against Shadeseer's. They pulled away, blushing, and tried to gather up the fruit. Cacao came rushing back over, waving his arms. "Let me get that! I'll make you a new one." He swept up the fallen fruit and hurried to the kitchen.

They sat back up, looking anywhere but each other. Nebula sighed. I kinda liked that...

She tapped him, and he looked at her, shyly. "I...liked that.." She murmured, and leaned a little closer. Shade's muzzle touched hers, and her scales were the equivalent of a nebula. A million different feelings, a million different colours. A startled squeak broke them apart. Cacao was holding another volcano, and his scales were an embarrassed pink. "I..um..well, err...I gotta go." He quickly left, leaving the platter on the table, and Nebula blushed. "How about we eat now?" Shade suggested, and they enjoyed the fruit, beaming smiles on their snouts.

They left the cafè a while later, and Shade flew Nebula home. They landed in front of her hut, and Nebula nudged him. "Thank you. I really enjoyed it." She smiled. Shade pulled out a slim silver band, with an amber heart on it. Nebula gasped. "That's beautiful!" Shade slipped it on her arm. "Not as beautiful as you!" He added. Nebula smiled. "You didnt need to do this, Cheese." Shade smiled at the nickname, as he got ready to take off. "But I wanted to." Nebula smiled and thanked him.

He flew off, waving to Nebula. "See you later!" He called.

Nebula joined her brother inside, and sat down next to him, a dazed smile gracing her face. "Life is good." She commented as she picked up Clover. Panther nodded.

Annd, CUT! R and R! Hope you enjoyed, my readers.

Cutely, Clearly