Ok....well here's a long chappie for those who have been pining for one. Just don't expect another one so long for awhile....and I am going on vacation so I won't be able to update until next Saturday unless I find some means of internet connection in a cabin.
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-Wild Magelet-
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Brokefang summoned all of the wolves in his pack to a meeting.
I have called you to a meeting because I would like to invite Daine, Numair, Cloud, Kitten, and Tkaa to visit the Long Lake Pack in Dunlath to show them my, and hopefully our, gratitude to them for helping us regain the valley, said Brokefang.
Of course we should. She did so much for us and I really want to see her, said Battle.
Some of the other wolves yipped in agreement.
Well, Daine is pack, and therefore her friends are pack too. said Brokefang.
I think that she should come. I miss her also and she's fun to play with. So are the tall two-legger and the immortals. Their scent is interesting, replied Russet.
All the wolves howled their conformity that Daine and their newer pack members should have permission to join them.
After all, what harm could it do? asked Fleetfoot.
Yes, and the new pups need to be introduced to her and the others also. So I think now is a good time as any before the Big Cold arrives, said Short Snout.
So it is decided. We will allow them to visit us! Is there anyone that disagrees with my choice? cried Brokefang.
Silence reigned.
Very well. Now, who would like to go and meet them to escort them to the Long Lake Pack? cried Brokefang.
Many sounds of wolves volunteering could be heard, quite the contrary of the silence just a few moments ago.
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Daine and Numair hurriedly had packed lightly and had Stefan, the hostler, prepare Cloud and Spots for riding. They had also decided to let Kitten come along, and as Tkaa didn't like to be separated from the young dragon, he came along as well. The group had sped out of the castle before Jon found a new task for any of them to do and spoil their plans.
"Do you suppose that Maura is actually listening to the comments of the animals? I mean, it does seem kinda strange that some of her most important counselors are the People. What if her new guardian doesn't approve? I mean a person can only handle so much pressure before they pop, right Numair?" questioned Daine.
"Mithros curse it!" he exclaimed.
Daine looked at him questioningly. "Spots won't listen to me! He won't go forward, curse it!" said Numair.
It was then that Daine noticed how far back Numair was, quite a distance with Spots happily chomping on a green pile of grass.
It tastes good. I can't resist, and besides, this two-legger is such an awkward rider. I don't know how much longer I can stand it! said Spots to Daine.
Daine laughed and replied, Well, if you will come right now, I'll give you a treat for handling such a rider as Numair.
Cloud snorted.
And what about me? I would deal with Storkman willingly if I could get a treat, said Cloud tartly.
Daine laughed even harder.
No, I'll give you one just for dealing with me all of these years!
That's better, replied Cloud.
Daine just giggled.
It was now Numair's turn to look at her questioningly.
"It's just the horses, dear. They were saying, oh, just some stuff. You know, I think it's about time for a break. We've been at it almost all day. What do you say to setting up camp right now? I know it's a tad bit early, but we're all tired, hm?" said Daine.
"Well, we only have 10 days and it doesn't count the journey so how 'bout just a little bit more. We want to make the best time we can. But at the speed we're going with the breaks we take," at this Numair glared at Spots, "we'll have enough time to stop and say 'hi' and go back to Corus within 10 days."
Daine smiled at this comment, as did Numair.
"Fine then. A little bit more is all I can handle. And THEN we camp," said Daine.
Numair's reaction was only to urge Spots forward with a little bribing in Spots' ear so that he could catch up to Daine.
It was then that he noticed that Kitten and Tkaa were no where to be soon.
"Daine!! Where are Kitten and Tkaa?" cried Numair.
Panic crossed the face of Daine.
"They were, I thought she was and he and Kit were, um," stuttered Daine, "oh there they are! Thank the gods!!!"
Kitten and Tkaa came, with Tkaa happily munching on some rocks.
"I'm sorry, I just was hungry and I needed to eat something since you both were occupied. So I went to satisfy my hunger," replied Tkaa in his slithery voice.
"No, you don't need to apologize. Daine was just worried," said Numair, always an example of good manners.
"And I don't know what you mean by occupied," said Numair as he stressed that word. "It wasn't like we were doing this."
With that said, he took Daine by the shoulders and placed his lips upon her soft lips. He cupped her cheek with one hand while softly tracing her features with his sensitive fingers. Numair kissed her over and over until she felt quite giddy due to the loss of oxygen.
When he pulled his lips away from her, Daine just brought his own sweet lips back to hers after a few breaths. He caressed her lips with his own and she returned him the favor passionately.
Daine!! You and the Stork Man stop this nonsense immediately! We have to keep going! cried Cloud.
Kitten began scolding Daine in the language of the Dragons until Tkaa shushed her by putting his hand over her mouth.
Daine quickly apologized for their behavior to Kit and Tkaa and promised it wouldn't happen again.
With a grunt, Daine got up and back onto Cloud.
"C'mon, Numair. We stop when the sun sets, not while it's still up and goin'," joked Daine.
Numair didn't reply but just hoisted himself on Spots again.
They kept at a slow pace until they reached a seemingly good place to camp.
As Daine brushed down the horses, Numair warded the camp and started their meal. With their tasks done soon, they both sat down and enjoyed the dinner that he had made.
Daine was rolling out their bedroll and Numair was starting their report on the Divine Realms when she felt her wild magic sense good friends out of the People.
She peered out into the darkness and saw two wolves with her new cat eyes.
"Numair! I see two wolves and I think they are part of Brokefang's pack!" she squealed excitedly.
Numair just looked at her.
"Well, what do you want to do?" he questioned.
"Could you please take the warding off our camp so they can see us. I'm not sure it's them, but I want to know. Please, Numair?" pleaded Daine.
"Alright, magelet. But I'm going to put it back up as soon as they step inside of our camp, okay?"
"Mithros, Numair. We're in the middle of nowhere!" exclaimed Daine.
I just want to take precautions. The king would surely have my head if something happened to his precious Wild Mage," he replied and kissed her thoroughly.
"Numair," gasped Daine. "Just put the barrier down and then put it back up. Now, please," said Daine.
A little upset at the break in the kiss, Numair did as Daine bid and the two wolves rushed to Daine with joy because of their reunion.
"Battle, Russet! So good to see you!" exclaimed Daine.
And the same to you too, said Battle.
Russet just yipped in agreement.
Battle and Russet updated Daine on everything that had happened in the pack for about an hour until Daine yawned.
"Excuse me. Please continue about the pups?" she asked quite sleepily.
But Numair, who had lied down because he had felt quite excluded, said, "I'm sorry, but I think Daine is tired as am I. And I'm positive you are too. So would it be a bad suggestion to rest and leave the rest 'til tomorrow?" questioned Numair.
"But, we didn't even get to why Brokefang sent the-"protested Daine just as she was interrupted by another yawn.
Numair just led her over to their bedroll and she immediately slipped into the inviting place.
"Mithros! I forgot to ward our camp again! Please Goddess, I pray that no one that I don't want to see us did!" he prayed fervently.
He warded the camp again and slipped into the bedroll. With a contented sigh, Numair wrapped his arms around his love. He kissed the top of Daine's head and whispered, "Good night, magelet."
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A pair of eyes hidden from view watched as Numair warded the camp again.
"Well, he surely will be happy with my news."
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