Amekoryuu: -in shock- Wow I can't believe that I'm writing this so soon.
Lark: It's amazing! You're normally such a procrastinator. I can't believe it either!
Ame:: -frowns- I'm not that bad. Anyway, this time Lloyd will be doing the disclaimer.
Little Lloyd:: -waves- Hi Ame!
Ame:: -waves back- Hi Lloyd, will you do the disclaimer?
Little Lloyd:: -super cuteness mode- Amekoryuu does not own Tales of Symphonia, only her OCs and the plot.
Ame:: Thanks to Ryuuhina for Reviewing. Now let's begin chapter three.
Draon eyes sleepily opened only to quickly close. Sunlight filtered though the window filling the room with a warm glow. The light became bearable after a moment. With a groan she rolled onto her side, At least I'm not as sore as before. She thought to herself as she pressed herself up into a sitting position.
Satisfied that she wasn't going to faint again she looked around the room for the first time. It was a medium sized room, which had a cozy feel to it. The sunlight was pouring in an open window, across from the bed. To her left was a wooden dresser drawer, and desk. Also the floor had a brown rug spread at the foot of the bed, she was sleeping in. Looking in the corners, she noticed a hammock. Is that where Lloyd slept?
Lying next to her was a blue shirt, and a pair of breeches. When she picked them up she noticed that in the clothing were holes for wings and tail. Smiling to herself, she slipped on the clothing. The shirt was baggy, so she stuffed it into the breeches. At least I have something to wear for now.
Steadying herself as she stood up, she shakily made her way towards the door. I wonder where everyone is. Opening the door she came to the staircase, she grasped the wooden rail to keep her balance. Slowly she made her way to the living room; sitting at the table was Lloyd. When she entered he looked up.
"Morning, Draon." He said smiling. "Want something? Dad just made breakfast."
The said dwarf was at the stove finishing cooking. "There's plenty left for ya, lassie."
Draon smiled, faintly. "Thank you, I'd love to have some." She sat down next to Lloyd as Dirk passed out breakfast; it was omelets with a side of toast. The food smelled heavenly. A growling sound filled the room, Dirk and Lloyd looked at their guest. She blushed, "I guess I'm hungrier then I thought."
Lloyd giggled, "Alright then lets eat!" He began digging into his plate.
Draon shook her head, before doing the same. She swallowed a mouthful of egg. "This is great Dirk!" The dwarf laughed, as he watched them devour the meal. In a matter of seconds two plates were held out, "Seconds please!" Shaking his head, he filled their plates again.
"Boy ye better go see that your dog's fed." Dirk said. Lloyd nodded, and hopped off his seat. Disappearing out the door, she heard an annoyed whine. "I'm coming Noishe!"
Dirk looked after him for a moment, "He was very worried about ye." Taking a seat across from her he closed his eyes. "I'm still not sure what ye are, but…" He opened his eyes, "I think I'll trust ye."
"Thank you." She replied holding his gaze, seeing the sincerity in his eyes.
The dwarf smiled, "However." She tilted her head, when he paused. "Yer gonna have ta pull your own weight around here. But you can start after, your better."
She nodded slowly in surprise, "So you're letting me stay?"
"I don't see why not." He shrugged, as a warm smiled played on his features. "Maybe ye can get that boy ta work."
"I…" Before she could reply, Lloyd came back in.
"Noishe's fed, Dad." He turned to look at Draon, "Are those clothes better?"
"Yes, I wanted to thank the two of you about this." She smiled at the two of them, grateful that they had thought of getting them for her.
"They don't look like they fit very well." Lloyd frowned and crossed his arms. He was right, the shirt was too baggy. Making her tuck it into the breeches, the breeches stopped half way down her thighs. They would work for now but they didn't look comfortable.
Dirk spoke up, "Hmm… if ye tell me what it should look like I'll make ye some better fitting ones."
"It's not that big of a deal, what ever you want to make would be fine." She blushed slightly, not used to people worrying about her so much.
Lloyd tugged on her breeches, trying to get her attention. "Hey, Draon will you come outside with me?"
She looked at Lloyd, "Sure the fresh air would be nice." Standing up she followed him out the house, and breathed in the crisp morning air. He led her to a grassy area under the trees that surrounded the house.
"This is the best spot to watch the clouds." He said matter of factly, as he lay down on the green grass.
Sitting down next to him she leaned back till she was lying down and gazed at the sky, rich blue dotted with soft white clouds. She sighed taking in the smells around her, the fresh green grass, rich tree bark, and fragrant wild flowers. There were sounds too; the cool stream running over the river rocks, a gentle breeze rustles the leaves, Dirk working on another project in his smithy. When was the last time I relaxed like this? She pondered, breathing in deeply. She closed her eyes and smiled, Thank you great mother for letting me find this place…
Ame:: Chapter three is complete. :)
Lark:: Yes three for three. My work was not in vain!
Ame:: -ignores him- I would love to hear any suggestions, on how to make this better.
Lark and Ame: Thank you very much! And Happy New Year!