Hmm... the last chapter update was unnaturally quick for me. To be fair, it only took me about an hour to write the last chapter. This one will be longer, so it should take longer. I might add that this not be too dramatic for the first part. I want to build up the plot before I throw in something different. Enough about that, on with the story.

The two dragons slept soundly for the rest of the night. Cyclone, now content with her emotions, was having her first proper rest since her arrival. She had a small smile on her face, and was still wrapped in Lucien's wing.

The morning light seeped through the window, lighting the room in a bright yellow. Outside, for what seemed to be the first time in weeks, it was bright and sunny. The sun gleamed off the temple's walls. Lucien was to first to be roused from his slumber, wriggling on the bed slightly. He tried to move his wings, but could only move one. He realised that the other was underneath Cyclone. Sighing happily, he lay back down on the bed, careful not to wake the sleeping dragoness. Lying back on the bed, however, caused it to creak loudly, startling him. Cyclone woke at the sound, and craned her neck to eye Lucien mischievously.

She giggled "You know it's rude to wake a sleeping dragon?"

Lucien only grinned at her. "You've certainly cheered up. I'm not going to have to get tough, am I?"

Cyclone leaned into his chest. "My mind's at rest, now I can actually live my life rather than stay in here grieving. It's been three months, but it's felt like three years. Just don't push it or I will leave." She said the last sentence with a noticeably fake seriousness.

Lucien chuckled "I wouldn't dream of it..." He looked out of the window, watching to see how far the sun was up in the sky. "Hmm... it's not very early. Want to get anything to eat?"

At that, Cyclone's stomach rumbled. Lucien chuckled. "Is that a yes?"

Cyclone got up from the bed and walked over to the side Lucien was lying on. She smirked at him, bent her head down at bit the end of his tail. Lucien yelped slightly, confused.

"W- what was that for?"

Cyclone only giggled. "Does that answer your question about wanting food?"

Lucien stared at her, his head cocked slightly. "I suppose it does..." He got up and walked over to the door. "Well then, you'd better follow me."

Cyclone walked through the doorway, followed by Lucien. She walked beside him, coiling her tail around his. Lucien looked back at his now entwined tail.

"Yes?"

She blushed and looked at the floor. "Erm, sorry?"

Lucien chuckled. "It's alright. In fact, I rather like it."

Cyclone smiled back at him. "Noooow, where are we going?"

Lucien looked at the ceiling, as if thinking. "Well, unless you want to hunt, we're going to the main hall. There's normally a large banquet for the residents."

Cyclone looked ahead of them, her face set in wonder. "Hmm... sounds pretty good."

The dragon chuckled. "It is 'pretty good'. You can get almost anything you want in it."

"Well, I suppose you enjoy it then..." Cyclone grinned at him.

Lucien smiled back. "I try to, but having you in that room the whole time dulled it down a lot."

Cyclone sighed and looked around the hallways as Lucien brought her to the main hall.

After a few more minutes of walking, they made it to the hall, tails still entwined. Lucien walked over to the large wooden door and pushed it back, stepping aside to let Cyclone through. Cyclone smiled at him before continuing through the door. Lucien quickly followed into the large hall. In front of them was a huge table, stretching nearly the whole way to the furthest wall. On it was a enormous selection of foods, everything from different meats to freshly baked breads. The aromas bombarded Cyclone's nostrils as she sat down on one of one of the long benches running down either side of the table.

Lucien sat beside her, reaching across the table to grab a selection of meats and breads. He set a plate in front of Cyclone and dropped a leg of lamb on it, along with an assortment of other different edibles. Cyclone looked at him as if he had given her the whole sheep.

He smiled at her. "You're going to have to eat. You haven't ate properly for a while now. You're skin and bone."

Cyclone slowly nodded. "I suppose..." She grabbed the meat in her paws and brought it up to her mouth, slowly sinking her teeth into it. What she had expected to be a dull taste was an explosion of flavour. The meat's juices ran into her mouth while she savoured the taste. She tore at the flesh with her teeth, letting out a long sigh when she stopped for a moment.

Lucien watched her eagerly while slowly taking picks off his own meal. "Enjoying yourself?"

Cyclone looked over at him. "Yep. I've never tasted anything like this before..."

Lucien chuckled. "Stay here for a while, you'll soon get bored of it."

Cyclone shrugged and returned to ripping the meat from the bone. Lucien shook his head and also returned to eating. Cyclone finished the leg of lamb soon after, and started on the assorted fruits on the plate. After a few minutes, she was finished those too. She leant back on the bench and yelped when she remembered there was no back to it, falling onto the ground. Cyclone looked down at her.

"Hmm... that's not supposed to happen." He laughed.

She blushed, her whole face turning red, and pulled herself back onto the bench. She laid her head on the table, groaning in embarrassment. Lucien tapped her shoulder, and she looked up at him. He grinned at her.

"If you're done with your food, let's go. I've never got an opportunity to show you around here."

Cyclone smiled back, climbing off the bench and following Lucien out, her tail returning to around his own.

Well, that's chapter three. How is the story so far? I wouldn't mind some feedback. :3

The Silent Stranger,

Souls of Fury