Adeena: doing a happy dance "Somebody likes my story! Somebody likes my story!"

Suzi: "Give me a break." rolling her eyes.

Adeena: "Go away Suzi. And don't go looking for my notebook!"

Disclaimer: I don't own Dragon Knights. I really wish I did. Actually I wish I was there.

Chapter Two: Drinks Anyone?

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Dragon Castle, Crewger's resting place

"There we go -- all better. A good night's rest will take care of what's left" she said, patting Crewger's head as she stood. "There's no need to remain here any longer and Wind says there's someone coming this way. Besides, I don't want anything to disturb him."

"Agreed" said Lykouleon, also standing. "Come, let us go meet our visitor" and he walked back outside with her following behind.

Alfeegi spotted them as they stepped into the sunshine. Hailing them, he said, "Lord, something has come up. You are needed in Sarazar's room."

Lykouleon smiled and said, "I know. I see you're the next victim." Turning to Adeena he continued "Remember, it is all my fault they didn't come back."

"I understand that, and that's not the problem" she replied icily. To which Lykouleon quickly walked away, leaving Alfeegi behind.

"Uh … Adeena … " Alfeegi hesitated.

"I assume you know where I'll be spending the night. I would like to remove the road dust from my hair and lay down for a while, in case I have to do something tomorrow" icy words accompanied by an equally icy stare.

"Well.. uh .. yeah. I can show you which room is to be yours. You'll need a good night's sleep tonight since Sarazar says you need to go with Ruwalk when he leaves to find Thatz and Rune. Oops!" clasping his hand over his mouth.

"I thought it was something like that. Wait here a minute" as she goes back to Crewger's side. "We leave in the morning to go help Rath. Get as much rest as you can." Returning to Alfeegi's side she said "Show me. When we get there I will need new clothes and hot water brought to the room. I also need some food -- something that won't spoil if left out for a while -- and Tetheus."

"Tetheus?" inquired Alfeegi, leading the way to the room she'd been given. "What for?"

"Weapons" she replied as if to a moron, and said nothing more no matter how hard he tried.

Upon reaching the door to her room he said "I'll have the servants bring your clothes, water and food immediately. I, myself, will inform Tetheus of your request." He bowed and walked away.

"That'll be the day" she said to Wind, who was still on her shoulder.

Dragon Castle, residential hallway

As Alfeegi turns from giving orders to a couple of servants he sees the Dragon Lord and the other Dragon Officers waiting for him. As he approaches, Lykouleon asks "Is everything ok?"

"Yes. I was just sending them off to get some things for her. Tetheus, she has requested your company again. Says if she has to go wandering off again she would prefer to have decent weaponry."

"Oh. Thanks. I'll go see her right now" as he heads for her room.

"You didn't have any problems with her, did you?" asks Lykouleon as the group walks towards his office. "She's not like she used to be."

"Do you really blame her?" asked Kai-stern, holding open the door. "I just hope Tetheus can put up with it for a second time today."

"How did you manage on the trip back here?" asked Alfeegi, quite curious. "I got the impression she really didn't want to talk to me."

"I went many days with no conversation" came the reply. "Anyone want a drink?" holding up a bottle of wine.

"Not right now" from Ruwalk and Lykouleon.

"Please!" begged Alfeegi "and you might want to get one ready for Tetheus."

"Ruwalk, how long do you think it will take to locate Thatz and Rune?" asked Lykouleon.

Before Ruwalk could answer, Tetheus entered the room looking slightly harried. Kai-stern handed him a glass of wine and asked "Any problems selecting weapons?"

"No problem selecting them. She went right for the two swords she wanted. When I asked why two, she said one was for Wind and the other was for Fire. She also informed me that Crewger and Zoma would be going on this little trip as well." Downing his glass and holding it out for a refill.

"Don't drink too much" said Ruwalk to Alfeegi, Kai-stern and Tetheus. "There's a rather long trip to be planned and provisioned yet" as a servant knocks on the door.

"Yes?" inquires Lykouleon.

"Dinner is ready, Lord. If you will please follow me?"

And off they go for dinner, three of the four Dragon Officers looking forward to more alcohol.

Adeena: "Here ends the second chapter of our story. Shorter than the last but that's the way it goes."

Suzi: "There's still more. I've seen it in her notebook."

Adeena: "Suzi! What did I tell you?!"

Suzi: "Eeepp!" running away as fast as she can.

Adeena: "Any way, please let me know if you like it. Good or bad but please no flaming!"