"Its good to be back, isn't it 'silva?" I asked as I stood next to Quiksilva and he gave me a snort, nuzzling me. "Yeah I'm just about ready to collapse." I yawned as I removed the medallion, instantly changing back. For some reason I couldn't bring myself to leave my dragon's side so instead I found a sleeping mat, leaning up against the stable wall. After shaking it out I moved it close to Quiksilva as he lay down, stretching his legs and letting out a loud yawn. Giving him a grin I sat down and made myself comfortable, soon laying back. I was just closing my eyes when I heard footsteps and my eyes shot open just as Moordryd wandered in.
"Heh you're a bit jumpy, aren't you?" Moordryd grinned and I rolled my eyes at him, sitting up and crossing my legs. "How's the head?" He asked as he wandered over and I shrugged, still a little angry that he'd yelled at me earlier.
"My head's fine. Not so sure about my feelings though." I muttered and he raised his eyebrow at me, apparently usrpsied and I narrowed my eyes at him. "I know all about Propheci and his orange mind control gear. Oh and our argument."
"Quiksilva told you, didn't he?" Moordryd asked as he sat beside me and I gave me a slight nod before I turned my back on him, letting out a sigh. "I know I upset you but I only did it to keep you safe. You rushed off and I was worried that you'd get yourself in trouble. Like you always do." He explained and I turned my head slightly, giving him a slight frown.
"That was a good apology...until the 'I'm always getting into trouble' part." I muttered and he sighed as he moved closer, now sitting on the very edge of the sleeping mat.
I pretended to ignore him, finding it much more interesting to see how he'd react and I soon found out. Not even a minute went by before I felt him set his hands down on my shoulders. "Hmm...so do I get a proper apology now or not?" I asked a slight grin on my face as he started to rub my shoulders.
"Maybe...maybe not. Like I said before you have to earn it." Moordryd chuckled and I giggled before he took one hand off my shoulder and cupping my chin, kissing me as he sat there. The kiss was amazing and left us both a little breathless, though that could have had more to do with how exhausted we both were then the actual kiss. As we sat together on the mat, Moordryd wrapped his arms around my waist and I rested my head against his chest letting out a tired yawn. "Yeah I'm about ready to drop." He admitted as he tried to cover up a yawn and I giggled as I snuggled into his chest.
"Will you stay here...even just for tonight?" I whispered as I fought the urge to curl up and sleep. Moordryd didn't answer right away and at first I thought he would leave then his grip on me tightened and seconds later I found myself lying on my side. "I'll take that as a yes." I mumbled and I heard him chuckle as he made himself comfortable. Pretty soon I was fast asleep, worn out from our adventures in the track of doom to the long walk home and soon even Moordryd closed his eyes. It wasn't long until Artha came looking for us, probably wondering where we'd vanished to, and finding us curled up together.
"Well that explains a lot. You two just can't keep your hands off each other." He chuckled and getting an idea he walked past us, heading towards the back of the stable. A short time later he walked outside, heading for the house leaving us to rest now with a blanket covering both Moordryd and I.
The night passed and as day broke Moordryd stirred awake, wondering just for a few seconds where he was until he saw me lying next to him still very much asleep and he grinned. "Nothing like waking up to a pretty girl." He muttered and I sighed in my sleep, making he chuckle before he leant over and kissed my forehead. Knowing I wouldn't wake until I was good and ready Moordryd walked towards the house, considering asking the elder Penn if he could use the shower. When he couldn't find anyone, let alone Connor he decided to just take a shower. Meanwhile back inside the stable I stirred awake, not quite sure why I woke just then and as I yawned I found myself alone.
"Wonder where Moordryd went?" I mumbled as I climbed to my feet, rubbing my eyes for a few seconds before I heard something nearby. Seconds later I let out a yell as something nudged me and I turned only to find Quiksilva grinning at me. "Very funny, 'silva." I muttered before I gave him a pat, a slight smile creeping onto my lips. "Did you see where Moordryd went?" I asked him and after he led me towards the doorway he moved his head towards the house. "In there? Huh wonder why." I said before I told Quiksilva I'd be back soon, heading towards the house and he snorted.
Not if she finds Moordryd she won't, he thought to himself before he returned to the stable. And he was right because as I wandered through the house I found it deserted. I was about to head back to the stable, maybe even catch up on some sleep, I stopped.
"Was that a tap running or am I hearing things?" I muttered as I stood in the hallway, trying to determine just where the noise was coming from. Pretty soon I followed it and as I found a lone door at the end of a hallway I paused, wondering where it led to. As I slowly turned the doorknob I grinned to myself as I found a somewhat small bathroom and as I looked around I heard someone quietly humming to themselves and I almost bolted out of there, thinking I had almost walked in on someone's shower. Though as I stood next to the door I reconized the voice and a slow smile spread across my lips as I very quietly closed the door before I made my way towards the shower curtain, being very careful not to be heard.
"I hope the Penn brat doesn't get too mad when I use up all of the hot water." Moordryd chuckled as he stood under the shower head, not even aware that I was just outside the shower curtain. And when he suddenly heard footsteps he frowned, thinking it was Artha.
"I'll be out in a minute." He growled just as the curtain shifted slightly to one side and he blinked when he saw me standing there, a grin on my face. "Rayne what are you doing in here?" He asked as he stared at me, his eyes wide at first then he slowly grinned back. "I'll be out soon." He chuckled as I stood there and when I didn't respond he tilted his head to one side.
"Would you like some company?" I asked shocking both of us by my boldness and as I stood next to the shower curtain I felt my cheeks growing hot. I don't know who was more shocked at my offer and once I realized what I had just asked Moordryd, I backed away from the shower covering my face with the palm of my left hand. "Oh scales...did I just say something incredibly stupid?" I muttered not knowing Moordryd was grinning at me, trying his best not to laugh at me though he couldn't help letting out a chuckle. "Yep I knew it. I have no idea what I'm doing."
"Hey don't get upset." Moordryd said as he made a move towards me, only to realize at the last possible second that the shower curtain was the only thing keeping him from exposing himself and he blushed. "It's a nice offer and all but..." He trailed off as I began to sniff and he frowned. "I didn't mean it like that." He whispered just as I let out a sob and seconds later I felt his arms wrap around my waist, making me sob a little harder.
When I buried my face in his chest Moordryd tried talking to me and when that had no effect he hugged me tighter. After a few minutes passed I started to sniff and just as I lifted my head we locked eyes. We stared at each other for the longest time then Moordryd leant forward, his lips meeting mine and I returned the kiss. I felt the kiss from the top of my head to the base of my toes and when Moordryd's lips left mine I sighed, snuggling into his chest and forgetting all about my problems.
"I hate to break up this moment but...I'm still naked here." Moordryd whispered and I almost burst out laughing before I slipped my arms from around his waist and as he walked back to the shower I couldn't help gazing at his bare butt.
Leaving my boyfriend in peace for the time being I walked back to the stables and just as I walked through the doorway Quiksilva wandered over, gently nuzzling my leg and I sighed giving his snout a rub before I made my way over to the sleeping mat. Now sitting on it I watched as my dragon followed, silently watching me and as I brought my knees together, pressing them against my chest he tilted his head. When I rested my chin on my knees he realized that something was very wrong and he snorted, making me look up just as he leant in and I giggled when he licked my face.
"Yeah something's bothering me. I tried to help my friends escape the Track of doom and I'm the one who ended up needing rescuing. Pretty pathetic, huh?" I told him as I sat there, feeling tears welling my eyes and I quickly wiped them not wanting Quiksilva to see me cry.
It hadn't really been my fault at the time since Propheci, as I later learned after waking up in Moordryd's arms, was the leader of the Prophets and would have remained so had he not decided that humans were the cause of all of Dragon City's problems. If he'd been allowed to roam free he could have been the catalist for another dragon-human war so Reepry chose to keep him locked up for safety's sake. Even knowing it wasn't my fault and despite Quiksilva's best efforts to comfort me, I remained feeling pretty miserable and I didn't even look up when Moordryd walked in. Having finished his shower he'd decided to check up on me. Towel-drying his hair he looked at me then Quiksilva and my dragon nudged me, trying to make me notice but I just sniffed, burying my face in my knees.
"She still thinks she's responsible for what happened in the track of doom?" Moordryd asked as he dropped the towel on the ground, looking at me with a raised eyebrow and I muttered something under my breath. "What?" He said and I lifted my head, my eyes slightly red.
"I was my fault...and my name's not 'she'." I repeated before I buried my face again not even noticing as he sat beside me. "I was reckless and it almost cost me my friends. Why do I keep messing up so badly?" I started to sniff, suddenly feeling completely useless and as if he knew what I was thinking I felt Moordryd's arms wrap around my shoulders. As he drew me closer I buried my face in his chest and his arms tightened their grip on me, making me feel a little better.
"You always beat yourself up each and every time you make a bad move. Why?" Moordryd asked as I sniffed and getting no response he sighed, resting his head against mine. "Rayne it happened and you're not to blame, that orange dragon is." He explained as I snuggled into his chest and this time I lifted my head, tears streaking my face.
Before he could react I grabbed his chin and pulled his face towards mine, almost crushing his lips as I kissed him hard. At first he wasn't sure if I was only kissing him because I was upset soon however he kissed me back, reaching up and slowly running just the tips of his fingers through my hair.