Changing to hawk form, Vasili soared to a low branch of a courtyard tree. From his vantage point Vasili could see the returning troops plainly. Once in the center of they courtyard, Aisha instructed the girls to perform their dance one more time before returning to their homes.
The dance of the Namir-da was traditionally performed by serpiente male and female. This year, however, Danica and Zane began a new tradition. They believed that the dance should be enjoyed by the avian people as well.
Vasili's breath caught in his throat when he saw her. Her thin frame was remarkable. But nothing could compare to the beauty of her long flowing auburn hair. Darcielle's pure beauty made the golden feathers on his neck stand. "I'll do it today," he thought to himself. Then shuddered remembering the last encounter with the avian girl. For what seemed like the hundredth time he wished Zaire was beside him. While Zaire was calm and cool with girls, Vasili froze. Where Zaire was charming and funny, Vasili was a scared little hawklet.
Vasili sighed loudly returning to human form. "Vasili!" came a whisper behind him. Vasili jumped in fright, falling forward. Clutching blindly at the branches he met his twins eyes, laughing hysterically. Vasili hit the ground, though not very painful he braced himself. Worse was to come.
"Vasili" Aisha began speaking over the giggly girls behind her. "Zaire" she uttered in surprise as another landing, more gracefully, fell from the tree. "Explain yourselves...NOW!"
"I just followed him" Zaire answered between laughs, clutching his stomach. Vasili's face turned ashen white. "I ummm....I....I" looking towards his brother for guidance her searched for the right words.
The dance of the Namir-da was traditionally performed by serpiente male and female. This year, however, Danica and Zane began a new tradition. They believed that the dance should be enjoyed by the avian people as well.
Vasili's breath caught in his throat when he saw her. Her thin frame was remarkable. But nothing could compare to the beauty of her long flowing auburn hair. Darcielle's pure beauty made the golden feathers on his neck stand. "I'll do it today," he thought to himself. Then shuddered remembering the last encounter with the avian girl. For what seemed like the hundredth time he wished Zaire was beside him. While Zaire was calm and cool with girls, Vasili froze. Where Zaire was charming and funny, Vasili was a scared little hawklet.
Vasili sighed loudly returning to human form. "Vasili!" came a whisper behind him. Vasili jumped in fright, falling forward. Clutching blindly at the branches he met his twins eyes, laughing hysterically. Vasili hit the ground, though not very painful he braced himself. Worse was to come.
"Vasili" Aisha began speaking over the giggly girls behind her. "Zaire" she uttered in surprise as another landing, more gracefully, fell from the tree. "Explain yourselves...NOW!"
"I just followed him" Zaire answered between laughs, clutching his stomach. Vasili's face turned ashen white. "I ummm....I....I" looking towards his brother for guidance her searched for the right words.