Another chapter! Oh, yayness. Now, no more talking and now story time.
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters or the setting, nor the really cool place called Pirates Swoop. I only own the story line and Kalita and the three tigers. I really wish George was mine though! *giggles*
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The Tiger Lady
Chapter 11
George led Kalita to the stables, while the young girl kept giggling from excitement. This is a first, he thought, I have never heard her laugh or be happy since I met her. She must have changed a whole lot. He smiled.
"Did you have a horse before?" he asked her.
Kalita froze and stopped her giggling, sorrow filled her face. "Y-yes. I did. H-her name was Goldenlight."
Sensing something happened to that horse, George doesn't say anything else. He pulled her through the stable doors and smiled at her surprised squeak. "So many horses," she could barely get out.
"You mean you haven't seen so many?" George asked.
"No."
"Why is that?"
"Because when you live in a forest, and rarely ever go to a village, let alone a stable, you end up not seeing horses." Kalita replied calmly before she ran to a stall and admired the beautiful horse.
"That's Crystal," George said as he came up behind her. "But that's not the one. Come on, I'm almost sure you'll like this one." He took her hand and led her to the last stall. Rajani followed them hesitatingly, for the horses were getting nervous at the sight of him. George looked at the tiger and said, "I think you should wait outside and hunt or something." The tiger nodded and left the stables. George continued to pull Kalita to the last stall.
When they came upon the last stall, this is what Kalita saw, a stunning white mare, with little gray spots. Her head is held up proudly, and her tail swishing around elegantly. Her mane and tail were dark grey with white streaking through. She pawed the ground, as if she wanted to get out, and shook her mane. Her eyes held a mischievous look to them.
"Her name is Amira," George said.
"She's beautiful." Kalita couldn't tear her eyes away from the lovely sight.
"I'm glad you like her."
"George, why do you want to give me a horse?" Kalita turned to face him.
"Because you went through some hard times, and I think you deserve it," George replied. "You've become dear to me, as if you were my daughter." Kalita smiled. "Come on; let's see what this horse can do." George opened the stall door, and put the halter on the mare, and led her out. The mare, Amira, started getting excited as she left the stall. She couldn't stand still, she kept moving around and she even tried to run from George, but the man kept a firm hand on the lead rope. He tied the horse up and went off to get the tack.
Kalita couldn't help but stroke the finely shaped neck of the beast. Even after living with tigers for so long, she has never seen anything so beautiful. "Hello there," the mare's ears twitched toward the sound of the girl's voice. She moved her nose toward the girl and sniffed her around. Satisfied, the horse nickered softly. Kalita smiled and rubbed her hand down Amira's back.
George returned with the tack in his arms and smiled as he saw Kalita getting to know her new horse. Maybe this will get her happier, he thought, it would be nice to see her smile and laugh more. I like the sound of her laugh, its soothing. George smiled and moved toward the girl and horse. "Here's your saddle and things, Kalita." He said softly. At the sound of his voice and the sight of the tack, Amira pawed the ground nervously. Kalita looked horrified. George saw this and asked, "Whats wrong?"
"I don't know how to put that-that thing on a horse." She pointed at the saddle.
"Oh, this is a saddle; it's what we use to stay on the horse better. And I'll put it on her and show you how it's done. By the way, do you know how to ride?" George asked. Kalita shook her head. "Well, then, I guess I'll have to teach you." He smiled.
Once the mare was saddled up, George taught Kalita the basics on horsemanship. Then he led her and the mare out to an empty coral, and helped Kalita get on her new horse.
Kalita looked down from up on the horse, and gasped. "It's so high." She isn't afraid, just surprised.
George laughed softly, "Of course it's high. She's not as small as your tiger, she's much bigger. But don't worry, after a time, you'll barely notice how high it is, it'll be as natural as walking." He gathered the reins and held them up to Kalita. "Here, take these in both your hands and don't hold them high, or tight. Just hold them just above the mane. But don't rest your hands on her mane or the saddle, that'll cause you to relax and probably end up falling off if she makes a sudden movement. Now, you do need to relax, and don't tense up, and do not be afraid. She will know if you're afraid, and that'll get her nervous as well. You don't want that."
"What happens if I do fall off?" Kalita asked.
"Then you get right back on. I mean it, don't be afraid."
"Alright." Kalita took a deep breath, and looked down at George. She doesn't say a word, but her hands shake. The mare, starting to get restless, pawed the ground and snorted.
George saw Kalita's hands shake and smiled lightly. "If it makes things easier, I'll ride behind you."
"Yes, that would make things easier." Kalita said as George nodded and climbed on the horse behind her.
"Ready?"
"Yes."
"Alright, then lets go. Now, gently tap your foot on her side and she'll move. If you kick her hard; she might run off with you. We don't need that. We just need to walk." He wrapped his arms around her waist and she lightly tapped the horse's side and the mare went forward at a slow walk.
They walked around the coral a few times and after a while George told Kalita to stop the horse by saying 'Whoa.' "Ok, now, I'm going to let you walk the horse around by your self, and remember to keep you toes up." Kalita nodded and George hopped off the horse and watched Kalita walk around the coral for a while.
After an hour, George called to Kalita, "Alright. Its time to stop, Kalita come walk over to me, pull her reins like I showed you. Tomorrow we can work on your trot and we'll practice your walk and trot for a while before we start you on the cantering and galloping." Kalita nodded and pulled her reins in the direction of George and the mare obeyed and went over to the man.
"You did well," George said as he helped her down.
She blushed. "Thank you. I have a good teacher." George smiled and led the horse and girl toward the barn and unsaddled the horse.
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"Kit, don't do that!" Daine yelled at the dragonet as the scaly creature tried to open the locked door. "It's only good to do that when we need to get in or it's a life or death emergency." Kitten trilled her disappointment. Daine sighed and picked the young dragon. "I wonder if your Ma knew you would be this much trouble, or if all the young dragons are as troublesome as you."
"Having trouble, my dear?" Numair asked teasingly, sitting down on their bed. Daine nodded and put Kitten down on the floor, away from the locked door. She went over and sat next to her love. "Tell me again why we locked that door?" Numair asked.
"So we'd have privacy."
"Ah, that's right."
Daine smiled and moved closer to him. He put his arm around her, pulling her even closer and closing the space between them. He leaned down and pressed his lips to her, kissing her gently. Soon, the gentle kissing turned into passionate kissing, and they both leaned back on the bed, still kissing. They broke apart only to breathe, and went back to the kissing. Then Numair ran kisses along her soft throat, and she moaned with pleasure.
Kitten licked her muzzle as she watched the two lovers and smiled. She can escape. She walked over to the door and trilled lightly at the lock. The lock came unlocked and the door came open. She looked back at the bed. Daine and Numair are to busy with the kisses, they didn't notice that the door opened. Kitten smiled and left the room. And being the smart dragon she is, she closed the door behind her. She went out of the rooms and went down the halls.
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Kalita and George were walking back inside after her ridding lesson, and getting to know each other better by asking questions. Kalita gasped when she saw the little dragonet walking along. Never before has she seen something like that. George smiled and spoke gently to put her at ease, "That's Skysong, Daine watches over her."
"Why?"
"Because Skysong's, or Kitten's, real mother died in a battle that occurred here a few years back."
"Why doesn't Daine call her by her real name, Skysong."
"I'm not rightly sure, Skysong is a lovely name."
The dragonet walked up to them and trilled a greeting. Kalita kneeled down to stroke the scales. "She's beautiful," she muttered. Kitten heard this and smiled. She walked closer to the girl and hugged her. Kalita was surprised and hugged back.
"I think she likes you," George said.
Kalita smiled. "I like her too. I always thought dragons were viscous and cruel, destroying everything in their path. Flaming villages, and killing women and children, even men."
"Well, I guess you're wrong."
"Oh! Rajani! We left Rajani outside." She picked up Kitten and held the dragon against her hip. "Come on," she called to George and walked back to where they came from. "Come, little Skysong, you'll like who you're about to meet." Kitten looked around curiously. George followed them, smiling.
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"Rajani!" Kalita called as she stepped outside with Kitten and George. "Come meet someone!"
The tiger ran from the woods nearby, and ran up to Kalita excitedly.
~ What is it, Mistress? ~
"Look, this is Skysong, or Kitten." She set Kitten down and watched as the dragonet sniffed her tiger. Rajani did the same thing to Kitten.
~ I like her. ~ Rajani said.
Kalita smiled. "I believe Kitten likes you too." Kitten nodded to confirm Kalita's words.
"Alright, you three, it's getting dark, time to get you back to your rooms," George said. Kalita nodded and picked up Kitten once more and she and Rajani followed George inside.
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George led Kalita and Rajani back to their rooms and then took Kitten to Daine and Numair's room.
He knocked on their door, and a Numair with wrinkled clothes and messed up hair, opened the door.
"Hello, Numair, did you have a fun time in there?" George asked with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Numair snorted. "That is none of your business."
An equally messed up Daine came to stand next to her husband. George hid a smile behind his hand.
"What is it, George," Daine asked.
"Oh, that's right. I suppose you're not missing a certain dragon?" George teased, holding up Kitten.
"Kitten! How'd you get out?" She looked at the door. "Oh, that's right, you are full of mischief, aren't you Kitten?" She giggled as she took Kitten in her arms. "Thank you, George."
"Your welcome, she met a certain girl with a tiger, and I believe they might be good friends." George smiled. "Take care now, and watch over that dragon of yours."
"We will. Goodnight George." She watched George walk off and closed the door, going back into her room with Numair.
"So much for privacy," Numair whispered as they lay back on the bed, falling asleep.
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I hate school. It's boring and they give out way to much homework. The only good part is Floral Design and English. Well, I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Ok, I'm going to say one last thing before I leave ya'll to start the next chapter. That is to Review. It makes me happy. So Review and make me happy, or-or no more D/N fluffiness! *cackle* Oh, read my new poems that I just posted, and review those too. Or I kill a Tamora Pierce character. *cackles again* Ok, I'll calm down now. *is hyper from overload on Rootbeer, finally calms down*
Oh, does George have a daughter in the Immortal series? I'm not sure, I know he has a son, named Thom, but I don't know about a daughter. I don't feel like looking to see.
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters or the setting, nor the really cool place called Pirates Swoop. I only own the story line and Kalita and the three tigers. I really wish George was mine though! *giggles*
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The Tiger Lady
Chapter 11
George led Kalita to the stables, while the young girl kept giggling from excitement. This is a first, he thought, I have never heard her laugh or be happy since I met her. She must have changed a whole lot. He smiled.
"Did you have a horse before?" he asked her.
Kalita froze and stopped her giggling, sorrow filled her face. "Y-yes. I did. H-her name was Goldenlight."
Sensing something happened to that horse, George doesn't say anything else. He pulled her through the stable doors and smiled at her surprised squeak. "So many horses," she could barely get out.
"You mean you haven't seen so many?" George asked.
"No."
"Why is that?"
"Because when you live in a forest, and rarely ever go to a village, let alone a stable, you end up not seeing horses." Kalita replied calmly before she ran to a stall and admired the beautiful horse.
"That's Crystal," George said as he came up behind her. "But that's not the one. Come on, I'm almost sure you'll like this one." He took her hand and led her to the last stall. Rajani followed them hesitatingly, for the horses were getting nervous at the sight of him. George looked at the tiger and said, "I think you should wait outside and hunt or something." The tiger nodded and left the stables. George continued to pull Kalita to the last stall.
When they came upon the last stall, this is what Kalita saw, a stunning white mare, with little gray spots. Her head is held up proudly, and her tail swishing around elegantly. Her mane and tail were dark grey with white streaking through. She pawed the ground, as if she wanted to get out, and shook her mane. Her eyes held a mischievous look to them.
"Her name is Amira," George said.
"She's beautiful." Kalita couldn't tear her eyes away from the lovely sight.
"I'm glad you like her."
"George, why do you want to give me a horse?" Kalita turned to face him.
"Because you went through some hard times, and I think you deserve it," George replied. "You've become dear to me, as if you were my daughter." Kalita smiled. "Come on; let's see what this horse can do." George opened the stall door, and put the halter on the mare, and led her out. The mare, Amira, started getting excited as she left the stall. She couldn't stand still, she kept moving around and she even tried to run from George, but the man kept a firm hand on the lead rope. He tied the horse up and went off to get the tack.
Kalita couldn't help but stroke the finely shaped neck of the beast. Even after living with tigers for so long, she has never seen anything so beautiful. "Hello there," the mare's ears twitched toward the sound of the girl's voice. She moved her nose toward the girl and sniffed her around. Satisfied, the horse nickered softly. Kalita smiled and rubbed her hand down Amira's back.
George returned with the tack in his arms and smiled as he saw Kalita getting to know her new horse. Maybe this will get her happier, he thought, it would be nice to see her smile and laugh more. I like the sound of her laugh, its soothing. George smiled and moved toward the girl and horse. "Here's your saddle and things, Kalita." He said softly. At the sound of his voice and the sight of the tack, Amira pawed the ground nervously. Kalita looked horrified. George saw this and asked, "Whats wrong?"
"I don't know how to put that-that thing on a horse." She pointed at the saddle.
"Oh, this is a saddle; it's what we use to stay on the horse better. And I'll put it on her and show you how it's done. By the way, do you know how to ride?" George asked. Kalita shook her head. "Well, then, I guess I'll have to teach you." He smiled.
Once the mare was saddled up, George taught Kalita the basics on horsemanship. Then he led her and the mare out to an empty coral, and helped Kalita get on her new horse.
Kalita looked down from up on the horse, and gasped. "It's so high." She isn't afraid, just surprised.
George laughed softly, "Of course it's high. She's not as small as your tiger, she's much bigger. But don't worry, after a time, you'll barely notice how high it is, it'll be as natural as walking." He gathered the reins and held them up to Kalita. "Here, take these in both your hands and don't hold them high, or tight. Just hold them just above the mane. But don't rest your hands on her mane or the saddle, that'll cause you to relax and probably end up falling off if she makes a sudden movement. Now, you do need to relax, and don't tense up, and do not be afraid. She will know if you're afraid, and that'll get her nervous as well. You don't want that."
"What happens if I do fall off?" Kalita asked.
"Then you get right back on. I mean it, don't be afraid."
"Alright." Kalita took a deep breath, and looked down at George. She doesn't say a word, but her hands shake. The mare, starting to get restless, pawed the ground and snorted.
George saw Kalita's hands shake and smiled lightly. "If it makes things easier, I'll ride behind you."
"Yes, that would make things easier." Kalita said as George nodded and climbed on the horse behind her.
"Ready?"
"Yes."
"Alright, then lets go. Now, gently tap your foot on her side and she'll move. If you kick her hard; she might run off with you. We don't need that. We just need to walk." He wrapped his arms around her waist and she lightly tapped the horse's side and the mare went forward at a slow walk.
They walked around the coral a few times and after a while George told Kalita to stop the horse by saying 'Whoa.' "Ok, now, I'm going to let you walk the horse around by your self, and remember to keep you toes up." Kalita nodded and George hopped off the horse and watched Kalita walk around the coral for a while.
After an hour, George called to Kalita, "Alright. Its time to stop, Kalita come walk over to me, pull her reins like I showed you. Tomorrow we can work on your trot and we'll practice your walk and trot for a while before we start you on the cantering and galloping." Kalita nodded and pulled her reins in the direction of George and the mare obeyed and went over to the man.
"You did well," George said as he helped her down.
She blushed. "Thank you. I have a good teacher." George smiled and led the horse and girl toward the barn and unsaddled the horse.
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"Kit, don't do that!" Daine yelled at the dragonet as the scaly creature tried to open the locked door. "It's only good to do that when we need to get in or it's a life or death emergency." Kitten trilled her disappointment. Daine sighed and picked the young dragon. "I wonder if your Ma knew you would be this much trouble, or if all the young dragons are as troublesome as you."
"Having trouble, my dear?" Numair asked teasingly, sitting down on their bed. Daine nodded and put Kitten down on the floor, away from the locked door. She went over and sat next to her love. "Tell me again why we locked that door?" Numair asked.
"So we'd have privacy."
"Ah, that's right."
Daine smiled and moved closer to him. He put his arm around her, pulling her even closer and closing the space between them. He leaned down and pressed his lips to her, kissing her gently. Soon, the gentle kissing turned into passionate kissing, and they both leaned back on the bed, still kissing. They broke apart only to breathe, and went back to the kissing. Then Numair ran kisses along her soft throat, and she moaned with pleasure.
Kitten licked her muzzle as she watched the two lovers and smiled. She can escape. She walked over to the door and trilled lightly at the lock. The lock came unlocked and the door came open. She looked back at the bed. Daine and Numair are to busy with the kisses, they didn't notice that the door opened. Kitten smiled and left the room. And being the smart dragon she is, she closed the door behind her. She went out of the rooms and went down the halls.
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Kalita and George were walking back inside after her ridding lesson, and getting to know each other better by asking questions. Kalita gasped when she saw the little dragonet walking along. Never before has she seen something like that. George smiled and spoke gently to put her at ease, "That's Skysong, Daine watches over her."
"Why?"
"Because Skysong's, or Kitten's, real mother died in a battle that occurred here a few years back."
"Why doesn't Daine call her by her real name, Skysong."
"I'm not rightly sure, Skysong is a lovely name."
The dragonet walked up to them and trilled a greeting. Kalita kneeled down to stroke the scales. "She's beautiful," she muttered. Kitten heard this and smiled. She walked closer to the girl and hugged her. Kalita was surprised and hugged back.
"I think she likes you," George said.
Kalita smiled. "I like her too. I always thought dragons were viscous and cruel, destroying everything in their path. Flaming villages, and killing women and children, even men."
"Well, I guess you're wrong."
"Oh! Rajani! We left Rajani outside." She picked up Kitten and held the dragon against her hip. "Come on," she called to George and walked back to where they came from. "Come, little Skysong, you'll like who you're about to meet." Kitten looked around curiously. George followed them, smiling.
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"Rajani!" Kalita called as she stepped outside with Kitten and George. "Come meet someone!"
The tiger ran from the woods nearby, and ran up to Kalita excitedly.
~ What is it, Mistress? ~
"Look, this is Skysong, or Kitten." She set Kitten down and watched as the dragonet sniffed her tiger. Rajani did the same thing to Kitten.
~ I like her. ~ Rajani said.
Kalita smiled. "I believe Kitten likes you too." Kitten nodded to confirm Kalita's words.
"Alright, you three, it's getting dark, time to get you back to your rooms," George said. Kalita nodded and picked up Kitten once more and she and Rajani followed George inside.
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George led Kalita and Rajani back to their rooms and then took Kitten to Daine and Numair's room.
He knocked on their door, and a Numair with wrinkled clothes and messed up hair, opened the door.
"Hello, Numair, did you have a fun time in there?" George asked with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Numair snorted. "That is none of your business."
An equally messed up Daine came to stand next to her husband. George hid a smile behind his hand.
"What is it, George," Daine asked.
"Oh, that's right. I suppose you're not missing a certain dragon?" George teased, holding up Kitten.
"Kitten! How'd you get out?" She looked at the door. "Oh, that's right, you are full of mischief, aren't you Kitten?" She giggled as she took Kitten in her arms. "Thank you, George."
"Your welcome, she met a certain girl with a tiger, and I believe they might be good friends." George smiled. "Take care now, and watch over that dragon of yours."
"We will. Goodnight George." She watched George walk off and closed the door, going back into her room with Numair.
"So much for privacy," Numair whispered as they lay back on the bed, falling asleep.
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I hate school. It's boring and they give out way to much homework. The only good part is Floral Design and English. Well, I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Ok, I'm going to say one last thing before I leave ya'll to start the next chapter. That is to Review. It makes me happy. So Review and make me happy, or-or no more D/N fluffiness! *cackle* Oh, read my new poems that I just posted, and review those too. Or I kill a Tamora Pierce character. *cackles again* Ok, I'll calm down now. *is hyper from overload on Rootbeer, finally calms down*
Oh, does George have a daughter in the Immortal series? I'm not sure, I know he has a son, named Thom, but I don't know about a daughter. I don't feel like looking to see.