Arriving

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle didn't know what to do with the merboy who was currently driving the boat he still seemed afraid of Father and him. Demoiselle could understand why the merboy was terrified of father since even some dragonis' coward at his hulking figure, but Demoiselle had done nothing but reassure him.What if all mermen are like this, thought Demoiselle worriedly, I don't want Terry to be unhappy. I guess I can understand though I mean what proof have I given this merboy that I have never eaten one of his kind. I guess Terry and I will have to work on that somehow if he's willing. I have no intention of taking him to live in my home that could be suicide. This does seem to be a nice place though so maybe we can make a place for us to be together here though. Demoiselle was so deep in though he had realized the boat had made it to shore until his father shook him.
"The boat has stop," announced Laydum looking at the shoreline suspiciously, "I think it's time to get off."

(((I don't know what it is, but I can't seem to write that much write now.It's kinda sad, but I'm sure I'll think of more to write when Terry wakes up))))

[Terry]

Koran met the two Dragonis and led them to his family's Dining Hall. All the representatives who lived here in the Tower had their own chambers and private dining halls. Food had already been set out. "You may sit down and start if you like. Terry is sleeping and will join as soon as he wakes up."

Meanwhile, a shadowed figure crept silently through Terry's door. The merboy was still sleeping soundly, face cuddled in the soft pillow, arms wrapped around it too. It seemed nothing could disturb the boy, until..."Canonball!"

Terry was startled beyond belief, crying out as he was pounced on. Green eyes widened as they looked up but then laughed as he saw the equally laughing violet eyes. "Marko!" The two boys hugged eachother tightly. "It's good to see you back!" Marko cried out happily.

"What are you doing here?" Terry asked as they sat cross-legged on the bed. Marko grinned, "My father said I could have dinner with you guys, and your father agreed!" Just then, Terry's eyes widened, "Oh no! I'm late!" Pulling on Marko's hand, he jumped from his bed and the two boys laughed as they raced eachother through the hallways. They finally reached the dining hall entrance, completely out of breath.




(((Don't worry about it! I get blocks all the time, that's why I have my trusty chainsaw and sledgehammer to fight off the pesky blocks.)))

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle shifted nervously as he waited for Terry. He wanted to know that the merboy was doing okay, that he was recovering. Terry was sleeping though and Demoiselle wouldn't even think about waking him up, Terry needed the sleep more than he probably even knew.
"This is a lot nicer of a place than I thought it would be," whispered Laydum looking at the place curiously.
"Father please, don't be rude," urged Demoiselle not wanting to already throw off the unstable balance of peace they all had, "excuse me Koran, but would you happen to know where Gabriel and Feu would be at? Feu is a good friend of mine and I'd really like to know where I would be able to find him." Demoiselle patiently waited for Koran's reply and mentally urged Terry to appear. I want to see you so badly Terry it almost hurts...and you haven't even been gone for a day. We'll have to talk alone together sometime Terry, because I don't think I can keep these things a secret for that much longer.

((((Yeah!!!Terry's going to be coming back and I should be able to write more. I feel guilty when you have these huge paragrahs and I have two small ones.))))

[Terry]

The two laughed as they ran to the dining room. However, just as they entered, Koran closed his eyes and crossed his arms. "Boys what have I said about running inside?" Marko and Terry looked to eachother. "Never run after swimming because you might slip." Terry said proudly. Koran just smiled and motioned for the boys to come closer, "That too. Now, come on and eat." They sat down opposite of eachother, with Terry, of course, sitting next to Demoiselle.

Koran then looked back up, "I'm sorry, where was I? Oh yes, please don't worry last I heard your friend was with Gabriel. They were in the hospital in the town we were just in with the young man who had been admitted. As soon as I hear more from Gabriel I will notify you."

(((Yeah, maybe I'll even leave this group for a while and check on my sweet Adam... though not sure yet...)))

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle watched as Terry entered the room and couldn't help, but smile at how cute Terry always. Demoiselle was even happier when Terry sat next to him and couldn't help, but risk taking Terry's hand in his. Terry's hand was smooth and soft and Demoiselle never want to let go.
Demoiselle turned his attention back to Koran as he talked and nodded.
"Thank you, I apperciate that," voiced Demoiselle, "and thank you for inviting us to dinner. I've never been in a merman's house before." Way to sound mature, Demoiselle mentally rebucked himself, but his thoughts soon back to Terry and he smiled warmly at his merboy. He's not your's,reminded Demoiselle with a shake of his head and hoped no one could tell that he was upset.
Laydum watched his son curiously and couldn't help but smile.
You're in over your head Demoiselle, thought Laydum fondly and just shook his head at his son's action.

(((I don't mind if we switch between the two groups. Go for whatever you want))))

[Terry]

Dinner passed by quiet and peaceful. Koran held in an inward smile. He could see Demoiselle was protective and caring of Terry. "No need to be so formal, you're friends here Demoiselle." However, the more he watched his boy, the more his thoughts drifted away to his own mate. Closing his eyes, he turned away from the pair, "Marko, how is your mate doing by the way?"

The young merman was in mid-chew when he looked up and smiled, "Great, thanks Koran sir, Sorry Dad couldn't make it. He and mama are celebrating their anniversary, and Yuuen is busy on Sensaforia." Koran grinned, "That's wonderful, when you get home be sure and give your parents our congratulations." "I will." Marko nodded.

Dinner went by with continued private conversations, just then, Marko and Terry were just about done when Marko caught Terry's eyes and winked. They both smiled. Terry turned to his gaze to his Dad. "Papa, can Marko and I go out swimming now?" Koran couldn't help but relent, "I guess so, just don't stay out too late."

As the two started to stand from their chairs, Terry turned again, facing Demoiselle, taking hold of and slightly pulling on the older one's hand and arm, "Demoiselle, do you want to come swimming with us too?"

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle brightened as Koran talked about Marko's mate since he had been in the back of his mind worried that Terry had already found someone, but now he knew for certain that they were just friends. Demoiselle frowned a little though when they got on the topic of Marco's parents.What would it be like if Mother hadn't died? Would anything be different? Would Father still be so strict,wondered Demoiselle as a mental picture of his mother with all his long pink hair and golden eyes appeared. Demoiselle was pulled out of his thoughts though when Terry asked him if he wanted to go swimming with them. Demoiselle smiled, happy that Terry wanted his company and nodded. I hope he doesn't laugh when he finds out what a horrid swimmer I am. I wish I were a water dragon. That'd make things so much easier.
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Laydum watched his son walk off with Terry and couldn't help a small smile.
"Koran, I do believe your son has mine wrapped around his finger," observed Laydum thinking about his own dead mate, "I don't believe I've ever seen him so willing to be around someone so much. Feu is his best friend and Demoiselle never liked spending as much time with Feu as he does with your son."

[Terry]

Koran laughed a little, folding his hands together, resting them under his chin. "That's my Terry for you. Ever since he was little, it's always come easy for him to make friends with whomever he meets." Then he remembered, "Forgive me though, I noticed your son's thoughts earlier were on your mate, and I have to say he was very beautiful. You both must love and miss him. If I may ask, what happened to him?"

Meanwhile, Terry, holding tightly to Demoiselle, rushed toward the docks, giggling a bit as he heard a splash, Marko already had dived in. Soon they stood at the pier looking out over the large blue lake. Terry's hand slipped from Demoiselle's hold, as the boy jumped and jumped into the water like a canonball, splashing water everywhere. Terry surfaced again, throwing his head back, shaking his hair of excess water. It felt so weird, the water was warm today, but Terry saw his fingers trembling. They had in fact been shivering ever since he let go of Demoiselle's hand. Terry was now regretting doing that.

"Terry! Come on! Let's go diving!" Marko shouted, waving from further away. Terry laughed and waved, "I'm going to stay here for awhile!" The merboy shifted around to face the pier, and stretched at his hand again to Demoiselle, "Come on in, I promise I won't let go this time!"

[demoiselle]

Laydum smiled fondly at the thought of his mate. "Ardenan was killed by a prasidion. We were both explorers and had paired up on a trip and found that we both had become rather smitten with each other by the end of the trip. We became mates and Ardenan had Demoiselle. Then, when Demoiselle was old enough to travel we took him with us. I remember the day Ardenan died like it was yesterday. Demoiselle was only around 5 at the time and loved exploring just as much as we did. Ardenan was letting him walk by himself just a short distance away, but then Demoiselle started running away. Ardenan was a very protective mother, he always dotted on Demoiselle, and so went after him. Demoiselle had ran right into a group of prasidions. Ardenan was a good fighter, but he couldn't take them all. I got there only to see a sword trust through my mates heart. I killed the prasidion before I even realized it. There was so much blood there, but what had me worried the most after I had got over the shock was that Demoiselle had seen all that. He was just a child and never should have seen something like that. I was so worried I refused to let him travel with me anymore. I had already lost someone precious to me and I wasn't about to lose the last one I have. I think Demoiselle hates me for that, but I guess if I hadn't kept him so locked up then he wouldn't have run off to Zerca and Terry and he would've never met so I guess everything worked out for the best. Though I have to say the boy has no control over his thoughts and even if he did for those who know what to look for his face is an open book"
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Demoiselle was happy the whole way to the lake as Terry held his hand and felt like he'd lost something precious when Terry let go of his hand. He wanted to grab Terry's hand back, but he was in the water. Demoiselle thought he was going to be left alone when Marko suggested that they go diving, but to his great surprise and pleasure Terry declined.His merboy shifted around to face the pier, and stretched at his hand again to Demoiselle, "Come on in, I promise I won't let go this time!" That statement shouldn't have made Demoiselle's heart quicken, but it did and Demoiselle loved the feeling. Demoiselle quickly jumped into the water, deciding in this case it'd be better to throw caution to the wind and he awkwardly swam the rest of the way to Terry. Demoiselle grabbed Terry's hand in his. "This isn't so bad."

[Terry]

Koran closed his eyes as he listened to Laydum. "I remember something Maris always told me." He started wissfully, "Things don't just happen, there's always a reason for life's choices as it lays the stones of the path of destiny. Destiny, no matter how cruel or merciful, will always be the force that guides our futures."

Terry grinned as he felt Demoiselle grab his hand again, and laughed a little as the other's splash soaked his hair and face even more, but it didn't bother him, and he still didn't let go of Demoiselle's hand. "Come on! I'm going to show how to swim and dive! Hold your breath and pretend like your flying...I think..." Terry smiled then disappeared under the water's surface, waiting for Demoiselle to follow him.

[demoiselle]

Laydum smiled. "Never was on for destiny and I never heard Ardenan say anything about destiny either, but I remember him getting so mad when I told him I didn't believe in karma. He was one of the sweetest dragonis you woould have ever meant because of his belief. He was wrong though because if karma existed he won't have died. He was nothing, but kind to everyone he met and he didn't deserve such a death."
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Demoiselle watched as Terry slipped under the surface of the water and winced. I can't pretend to fly when I have no wings and I don't think turning into my dragon form is going to help anyone especially me, thought Demoiselle with a frown before shrugging, but I'll try for you Terry. Just don't laugh when can't do it. Demoiselle took a deep breath then began to awkwardly swim after Terry.

[Terry]

(((First I'm sorry, I have had a lot on my mind...also I think I'm going to hold off on Koran, because I don't know what to do with that scene...I swear I see it going no where in my head...so I'm going to stop, (you may continue if you wish) but I'm concentrating on Terry right now. )))

Terry did a few flips underwater. The boy was just so excited to be home in a natural setting for him. And it was also strange, he was even happier now than he had ever been before. Pausing to glance back at Demoiselle, Terry's smiled widened as he flicked the water and disappeared only to reappear next to Demoiselle, taking his hand in his, "Trying kicking your legs..." Terry whispered in the Dragonis' ear, and pulled him through the water, overlooking the colorful reefs and the sandy seabed.

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle smiled as Terry help him swim and gentle began to kick his feet and look at all the beautiful things underwater.It's almost as beautiful as the sky is at sunset, thought Demoiselle as he began to slowly get the hang of swimming and picked up a little speed.Thank you for showing this to me Terry. It's beautiful,thought Demoiselle, wanting to say it aloud, but he couldn't breath underwater and he knew Terry could hear his thoughts.
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Laydum looked a Koran and couldn't help, but ask.
"Where are they going to live?We both know they're going to figure out they were made for each other sooner or later," voiced Laydum, a little worried, "mermen are a source of food for some dragonis' so he can't live in dragonis' territory, but I have a feeling there'd be a little panic when mermen saw Demoiselle flying around. Which sooner or later Demoiselle will do. He's a sky dragonis' and as such he has a deep connection with the sky. So where will they go when they're together?"

(((((I don't really care about the dad's. after this I have no where to go with them.))))

[Terry]

Terry smiled, but still didn't let go of Demoiselle's hand, instead he only gripped on tighter. He was glad Demoiselle liked it. That was all that mattered, for Demoiselle to be happy, right? Terry glanced up toward the surface and noticed the rays reflected on the water were turning pink. It was close to sunset. Terry's green eyes lit up. "We have to hurry! I want to take you someplace special." Gripping Demoiselle's hand, he dove down a little further and propelled himself through underwater waves. He wasn't considered one the fastest swimmers for nothing.

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle was happy that Terry wanted to share some place special with him, but Demoiselle couldn't breath underwater like the merboy could.We're going fast though so I think I'll be okay, mused Demoiselle, trusting Terry to know when he needed air.Maybe after this I can take him flying again. At night is a good time for flying. This will be a way for me to repay him for this. This is my home planet so I have beautiful spots too. My mother had shown me those places and I'm sure Terry will like it.