Hey everyone. I know, I know, it's been a while. But I've been geeking over all the new Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom stuff that's coming out, and I hope that you've been doing the same. I like this chapter, and I feel that it has a lot of potential.
Indi opened his eyes and saw the face of a young woman next to him. He smiled softly and wrapped his arm around Elsa. She smiled, her eyes still closed, and put a hand on his chest as she snuggled up against him. As he placed his cheek on her head and closed his eyes, enjoying the queen's company.
After some time, Indi fell asleep. He woke once more to find Elsa's lips on his.
"Morning," Elsa said as she pulled away.
"Good morning," Indi said, a small smile on his face as he rubbed Elsa's back. "Can we just stay in bed all day?" He pulled Elsa closer.
"No." Elsa sat up, propping herself up against a pillow. "We have a lot of work to do."
"What do I have to do?" Indi groaned. "I just got done fighting a battle..."
"You have options," Elsa said. "You can go around the town and keep order-" Indi moaned, letting his head drop over onto Elsa's chest. The woman chuckled. "Or you can help me out with the things I have to do today."
"That seems better," Indi said. He threw the covers off himself and climbed out of bed. He went walked off to pick his shirt up off the back of a chair.
Sliding it back on, he went across the hall to his room. He changed quickly, donning a red shirt and black pants.
He sauntered down to breakfast, listening to the chirps of Dimorphodons and the screeches of Pteranodons. In the distance, he heard the caws of Velociraptors and the roar of a Tyrannosaur.
As Indi walked by a window that overlooked the courtyard, Indi saw Stormfly and Toothless, nuzzling something on the ground.
Indi's eyes widened before he ran through the halls. Rounding a corner, he burst through the doors and ran into the courtyard. As Indi slowed, he saw a ball of grey fuzz on the ground, surrounded by broken eggshells.
Kneeling in front of the dragons, Indi watched as a small creature looked up at him. Its rusty-red eyes looked up at him, and it opened its mouth with a small yawn, giving a small squeak through a row of tiny teeth, each coming to a sharp point. Indi reached out, and let the little animal smell his hand. He smiled and gently picked up the little animal. It had three-toed feet like a bird, and its hands each had three fingers with a stubby little claw on each digit. Its whole body was covered in soft down the color of storm clouds, save for its hands, feet, and snout. Its tail swished in the air. The animal was a bit more than a foot long. Indi cradled the animal in his arms, the feathered tail draping over his forearm.
As he walked back inside the castle, he noticed that the servants that were in the halls turned to look at the creature. As Indi came to the doors to the dining hall, the two guards that were stationed on each side of the doors took notice. They nodded in acknowledgment and opened the doors for him. As Indi strode into the dining hall, he saw Elsa sitting at the head of the table. The seat to her right was open, but the seat to her left was taken by Anna. Hiccup sat next to the princess, Astrid sat next to him, Fishlegs next to her, and so on. Next to the Open seat to Elsa's right sat Princess Rapunzel, her parents sat next to her.
"Hello, Sir Indi," Elsa said. Every set of eyes turned to the knight. "What do you have there?"
"Our newest family member," Indi said as he sat next to the queen of Arendelle. He set the baby dinosaur on the table.
"Awe!" Anna said.
"It's so cute," Rapunzel said. The little animal chirped before it began sniffing at Indi's hand. Indi gently began stroking the animal, feeling the soft fuzz that covered the body.
"What is that?" Elsa whispered.
"This hatched from the egg I found," Indi said. The little dinosaur looked up at Elsa and cocked its head. Elsa slightly mimicked the movement with her own head.
"Are those feathers?" Hiccup asked.
"I think so," Indi said. "It looks like down." The little dinosaur looked up at Indi. "Yes, you're a handsome boy."
"How can you tell?" Queen Primrose asked.
Indi pointed to the red ridges on the animal's head. "The crests above his eyes. Typically, females don't have that."
"Interesting," Fishlegs said.
"What should we call him?" Elsa asked.
"I was thinking Yeager," Indi said. Elsa nodded and smiled.
Later that day, Indi stood in Elsa's throne room. The queen sat upon her seat, little Yeager sitting on her lap like a cross between a cat and a bird.
A pair of nobles and their three young boys, who were apparently visiting from the nearby city of Kethen, stepped forward. Elsa smiled as the nobles bowed. Yeager watched curiously, before settling down, curling his tail around his body. Elsa gently stroked the dinosaur's neck, keeping him calm.
"Greetings, Queen Elsa," The man, stepped forward. He had a head of blonde hair, and a small scar on his cheek. On his chin was a healthy stubble. His suit was a deep purple, with stylistic embroidery on the lapels.
"Lord Dovin Berbri," Elsa said. "I'd like to welcome you and your family to Arendelle."
"We thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty," Berbri's very pregnant wife stepped forward, cradling her swollen belly.
"If there is anything that I can do for you, please inform me immediately," Elsa continued. "If it is within my power to grant, I shall see to it."
"You honor us, Your Majesty," Berbri said, bowing deeply.
A loud roar sounded out from outside, and the children crowded around their mother, clutching at her skirts. Elsa looked over at Indi.
"Sleuther and Toothless," Indi said quickly. "I wouldn't worry." Elsa nodded, before turning her attention back to the visitors.
"Something I think would be beneficial for you to know," Elsa said. "We do have a a visiting group of dragon-riding Vikings and their mounts residing here temporarily as part of a treaty. I would advise you to avoid their dragons for safety's sake. If they are present, I don't think they would mind if you asked them questions." Elsa motioned to Indi. "I'm sure that Sir Indi here will answer your questions if he has the answers." Indi smiled and nodded.
Suddenly, two dog-sized creatures with white scales darted down from above, and tackled Indi to the ground with small roars.
"Copal! Emerald!" Indi yelled. As he started to wrestle with the young dragons, Elsa looked away, covering her face with a hand. As the chattering of a Deadly Nadder sounded from outside, the little Indominus Furies jerked their heads up. Another squawk from Stormfly summoned the little dragons, who darted around the visiting nobles, and flew out the door and down the hall.
Indi picked himself up from the ground and dusted himself off. Elsa smirked, before continuing.
"I would like to invite you all to stay in my castle. I have a room prepared for you all."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Berbri said. Elsa smiled and nodded, before motioning to a servant girl who was stationed nearby.
The girl strode forward with small dainty steps. She gave a respectful curtsy. "Yes, Your Majesty?"
"Take Lord Berbri and his family to their appropriate rooms."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The girl gave a submissive nod, before leading Lord Berbri and his family away.
Once the family had left, Indi walked over quietly. "That's a big family," he muttered.
"I agree," Elsa said. "Did you see Lady Selova?"
"She looked like she's about to burst," Indi said. "How many do you think she's got in there?"
"My guess is twins."
"Dear Thor," Indi said. "Can you imagine five children?"
Elsa grimaced. "I think I'd lose my mind."
"We already have this little guy," Indi said, stroking Yeager. "And then there's Copal and Emerald."
"Are all of our children going to be dinosaurs and dragons?" Elsa asked, looking up at Indi with her large blue eyes.
"If you want children, we'll have them," Indi said. "But..."
"But what?" Elsa said, reaching up to caress Indi's cheek. Indi gently took her hand and squeezed it.
"What about your abilities?" Indi asked. "I don't have mine anymore, but what about you?"
"I can help them through that," Elsa said. "I had to learn about them on my own. Our child won't. They'll have both of us to help them along."
Indi smiled and bent down, placing a soft kiss on Elsa's forehead. "When we're done here, you wanna go for a walk?"
"Of course," Elsa said.
As Elsa and Indi walked through the castle, Yeager scurried alongside them, curiously sniffing anything he could reach, but always staying close.
Indi reached out and gently took Elsa's hand in his own. Elsa looked over at him and smiled.
Indi flipped Elsa onto the bed and pinned her down. Elsa looked up at him, a wry smile on her lips.
"You're bad," Elsa said, blowing air into Indi's face.
The young male smiled. "I know, and you love me."
Indi flopped onto the bed next to Elsa, and the young woman slid up next to him. Indi smiled and placed a quick kiss on her cheek.
A loud knocking was heard at the door. "Elsa!" Anna's voice said before the door was thrown open unceremoniously.
"What is it, Anna?" Elsa said as Indi gently stroked her arm.
"Oh, hey, Indi," Anna said, wiggling her eyebrows. "So what are you two up to?"
"Nothing to concern yourself with," Elsa said with a dismissive wave of her hand. "What's going on?"
"There is a ship coming into the harbor," Anna said. "It's flying the flag from Ceopic."
"From where?" Indi asked. "I'll explain later," Elsa said. "Thank you, Anna." The princess nodded and left. "Come, Sir Indi. We must go greet the Duke and Duchess."
Indi sighed, then rose. "Come on, Yager." The little dinosaur rose from his spot near the foot of the bed, where he was curled up, and scurried after the humans as they left the room, his feathers ruffling.
Indi stood on the docks, going over what Elsa told him before she sent him here. He yawned, as the ship got closer. Lapsus roared in the distance behind him.
As the ship came to the docks, it was promptly moored by the hands. As the gangplank was set down a Dimorphodon swooped overhead, chattering.
As a guard stood at the top of the gangplank, he cleared his throat. Presenting His Grace Duke Anders of Ceopic, his wife Duchess Karin, and their son Jakob, Marquess Ceopic."
As the trio of visitors came down, Indi stood straight. He gave a pleasant smile. "Greetings, Your Grace. On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elsa, I welcome you to Arendelle."
"We thank you and Her Majesty for the hospitality," Duke Anders said.
A large shadow passed overhead. Indi glanced up and saw it was the familiar form of Stormfly. Alongside the Deadly Nadder were two Indominus Furies, who dropped down and Landed on either side of Indi.
"Hey, girls," Indi said, and he gently rubbed the scaly heads. "How are you doing? Have you been good for Stormfly?" Emerald gave off a little roar, her teeth slick with saliva.
"So the rumors are true," Duchess Karin said. "You do have dragons." She stepped forward, examining the young creatures. Copal turned to look at the new face. The duchess knelt down to be at eye-level with the dragon. She reached out, before pausing. She looked up at Indi. "May I?"
"Please, Your Grace," Indi said. "Be my guest." Duchess Karin began gently stroking the scaly skin on Copal's head. Copal began to give a growling purr as the woman pet the dragon's head. After a few moments of attention, Duchess Karin stood. Copal gave a small roar, before flying off, Emerald following her.
"If it would please you," Indi said "please follow me. Her Majesty awaits."
Indi led the trio to the castle. Along the way, he waved to Brynn, who was patrolling the streets. Brynn nodded in return.
"You have a female officer?" Duke Anders said. "Indeed, Your Grace," Indi said. "Brynn Tyrannus is my lifelong friend, and was granted service by Her Majesty for acts of heroism."
As they turned a corner, they walked across the bridge to the castle gates. Inside the courtyard sat Lapsus, who was feeding the young Indominus Furies with meat that hung from her jaws.
Indi opened the doors and led the visitors inside. He led them down the hall until he stopped them outside the doors to the throne room.
"Please wait here," Indi said. "I shall inform the queen of your arrival."
Indi opened the doors and walked over to the queen before stopping. He bowed gently, before striding up to the queen, who had Yaeger upon her lap.
"Your Majesty," Indi said. "The Duke, Marquess, and Duchess of Ceopic have arrived."
"Send them in," Elsa said to a servant. The girl nodded and walked up to the doors. She opened them, and the trio of visitors walked in. Indi stood to Elsa's right.
The trio stopped a few feet away from Elsa. The duke and marquess bowed, while the duchess performed a respectful curtsey.
"Greetings, Your Majesty," Duke Anders said.
"Your Grace," Elsa said with a nod. "To what do I owe the pleasure of you gracing my home with your presence?"
"You honor me, Your Majesty," Duke Anders said. "As for our presence here today, we have come to seek out an arrangement of sorts between Arendelle and Ceopic."
"What sort of arrangement?" Elsa inquired.
"The joining of our houses in marriage, Your Majesty," the duke said.
"Between whom, if I may ask," Elsa said.
"Between my son Jakob, the Marquess of Ceopic," the duke said. "And you, Your Majesty."
Indi's fist clenched.
Uh-oh. What have I done?