Chapter 56-Blessings and a Curse
Makiar opens her eyes to find that Uria has wrapped himself around her.
How did this happen? She thinks before remembering what has happened for the past year. That's why I'm with this dark dragon. He is the son of Nira, the dragon that wished his brother, Eon, dead. It makes sense that I would be with his offspring. I guess that this is what I deserve for my years of being overcome with grief over what I thought was the fact that my mate had died due to my own son Szar but it was Nira who had done it.
Makiar pushes Uria gently to get him to move. He awakens slowly, his eyes opening first, and yawns after a good rest.
Makiar? Uria questions.
Yes? Makiar asks.
I have been wanting to go and search for that dragon that escaped us earlier, Uria growls.
Nira?
Yes him, Uria snarls, his tail twitching in anger.
You may go but first I was wondering if we may go and see your owner . . .
Why her? Uria asks.
She has given birth to a daughter and I believe that it is our right to go and bless the child, Makiar snorts.
Very well if we must go, Uria growls as he stands up and begins to move to the entrance to their cave. Coming?
Makiar stands up and follows Uria as the two red dragons take flight . . .
Meanwhile, Tamli is allowed to finally see his dragon. He is overjoyed at this and goes to see her as soon as he can.
I missed you, Tamli says as he sits down by Finca's side.
And I you but I am not well.
What? Tamli asks, confused at her tone of voice.
I will die soon and the only way to stop it involves . . . well involves turning you into a dragon, Finca says sadly.
How?
I must bite you, similar to what vampires do but with us dragons it is more easy. We don't thirst for human blood and yet we can, if we must, turn our human partners into a dragon, much like I will do to you, Finca explains.
Do it then, Tamli says.
And risk dying right now? No, I was planning on getting Tronay to come and speed up time three days so that I won't die, Finca says.
Alright, I'll go get her, Tamli says as he leaves.
I've doomed him, Finca thinks as he leaves. He doesn't know my pain I feel because of this.
Tamli returns with Tronay and Finca explains her plan to the female.
"Sounds good but what about . . ."
Tamli will be fine. The transformation will only take three days which is why I asked you to come here, Finca says.
"Fine," Tronay mutters as she closes her eyes.
Now, Finca says after a few moments.
The speed of objects begins to increase for about three minutes until Tronay releases her grip on the magic that allows her to control time. Finca lays close by and she opens her eyes to find herself looking at a white dragon that is laying a little farther away.
"Tamli?" Tronay questions.
I believe so, Finca says as she watches with interest as the dragon begins to stir.
The white dragon opens its purple eyes and looks around. Its gaze finally stops on Finca.
It worked, the dragon's rich telepathic voice echoes through the room. It worked!
I told you it would, Finca growls.
"Now what?" Tronay asks.
Meet your now dragon-brother, Finca snorts as she gets to her feet and Tamli does the same, or tries to.
He manages to get his hind legs under him before he crashes to the floor with a thud. Finca chuckles at this and Tamli growls.
Nice try hatchling, she snorts in laughter.
Not funny Finca! Tamli snarls as he tries once again to get on his feet but fails again and falls back on the wooden floor.
He growls in anger and whips his tail across the wooden floor of the room. Finca corrects herself and locks eyes with Tamli.
Focus Tamli, she mutters before looking away.
He sighs and tries once more to get to his feet. This time he succeeds and gets to his feet.
"Tamli . . . " Tronay says as she steps forward and bows before her brother.
No need to be formal with me Tronay, I may look like a dragon but I am still a human on the inside, Tamli growls, his telepathic thoughts filling the room.
"Of course Tamli, my mistake," Tronay says as she stands up and retreats.
Finca's eyes lock with Tamli once more.
Careful, she warns. The traitor approaches and with him comes the pull of darkness.
Tamli blinks, unsure of Finca's words.
Nira is coming, the white dragoness repeats more sharply.
"I hate to interrupt you two but I must get to my daughter," Tronay says before she leaves the room.
Of course Tronay, we thank you for what you have done, Finca growls as Tronay steps out of the room.
Tamli steps over to Finca and growls at her.
What? Finca asks.
You used her to advance time so that you won't die, right? Well that was not a good idea, Tamli snarls.
And why is that? Finca questions.
You have led Nira straight to us, Tamli growls angrily.
Finca blinks before understanding the male's words.
I have, forgive me Tamli for putting you in danger, she says as she bows her head.
Forget it, let's go.
Go where? Finca asks.
Go where we can be free from Nira and his dark powers, Tamli growls as his eyes seem to blaze with a newfound light.
Finca growls at this.
You have no idea of how to fly! She screams at the white male. And besides, we couldn't get very far ahead of Nira if we tried tonight.
And why not? Tamli asks, his voice quivering next to a full out roar.
I . . . We need time to recover from the time travel that we did, Finca says.
Tamli looks at her for moment, his purple eyes locking with her yellow ones.
That's not true, he says after a moment.
Finca steps back, realizing that he has caught on to her lie.
We need no time to recover, you made that up. You want Nira to find us so he can steal my powers and then get rid of me.
Finca stammers, her mind racing.
That is what you planned to do right?
Finca says nothing.
That is what you planned to do! You only needed my support and you could turn me into a dragon so that it would be easier for Nira to get rid of me. You planned this all along!
Finca lowers her head, tears coming to her eyes. Tamli remains focused on Finca's eyes, hatred raging up inside of him.
Admit it, you never did like me as your human partner and as soon as the chance came you figured out how to get rid of me painlessly, Tamli snarls in hatred.
Finca finally raises her head. Her eyes lock with Tamli's and he steps back in shock, feeling an overwhelming surge of power flowing from her.
If you believe that, then we shall leave tonight, she growls fiercely.
Tamli growls in concern.
You said that I can't even fly yet and still you want us to leave tonight? He asks.
That is correct besides flying is easy, Finca growls.
Says you, Tamli grumbles.
You don't believe me? Finca asks.
Tamli merely growls in annoyance. Finca narrows her eyes to little yellow slits before pouncing on Tamli, knocking him to the ground and onto his back.
What was that for? Tamli asks.
Finca growls softly and licks his cheek. Tamli stares at Finca in shock, she can't be thinking what he thinks she is thinking, can she?
Come closer, Finca purrs, her yellow eyes widening and inviting Tamli to close the gap between the two.
Tamli blinks at first in shock but slowly lowers his head closer to Finca's unguarded chest. Finca licks her jaws and slowly wraps her tail around Tamli's, although his is slightly larger then hers. Tamli growls in concern.
This won't hurt, Finca purrs as she stares at Tamli with affection and longing.
Tamli reacts, pulling his head away but he is too slow. Finca's jaws have already made their way around his neck, lining up with the puncture wounds that are still visible on Tamli's neck. Finca lifts her jaws from his neck and eyes Tamli with caution.
What's wrong with you Finca? Tamli asks.
Nothing, I'm just being playful, she growls, rubbing her neck against his.
Tamli says nothing as Finca licks his cheek once more. She tail slowly wraps tighter around his tail.
I never meant for this to happen to you.
Tamli growls, feeling Finca's innermost thoughts. Finca realizes what is going on and quickly puts up a shield around her mind to guard her thoughts.
You weren't supposed to hear that, she growls as her eyes lock with Tamli's. Now then, let us continue with our fun.
Fun? You call this fun? Tamli asks.
That is right, Finca answers. Never before have I turned a human into a dragon and thus I . . . well I . . .
You wanted to mate with me, Tamli finishes.
Yes, Finca growls. I did, but only because of the fact that your scales are white and mine are as well.
That makes no difference, Tamli growls.
Does it? Finca questions.