622 Tempes (2/2)

”Princess Raina, Daughter of the Storm Queen. I have seen you before.” The dragon offered, its voice was soft and crisp. Every syllable enunciated perfectly. ”I am Tempest, the Snowy Sky Dragon.”

”I am pleased to meet you, Tempest of the Snowy Sky. Are you here to answer my cry for companionship?” Raina asked and Tempest's eyes seemed to shine.

”If you will enter into the agreement with me.” Tempest agreed, her heart still beating to the melody of Raina's song. Raina looked back at the storm twins, and Ivory landed so Kyera could dismount.

”The song has brought you two together, shall you take flight as one?” Kyera asked as custom dictated. Tempest bowed to Kyera and the Storm Twins.

”I will be her wings, My Queen.” Tempest agreed and Ember and Ivory watched.

”Raina?” Kyera asked and Raina stood coming to stand beside Tempest.

”And I shall do my best not to lead her astray.” Raina agreed bowing to her mother. Kyera nodded.

”Then you are welcome among the Storm Kin. Ember, Ivory, Tempest prepare for flight.” Kyera ordered as she turned to mount Ivory. The dragon allowed Kyera to take her place on her back.

As Ivory stepped away and Tempest knelt so Raina could climb on, Ember turned to her as if walking around Tempest. He stopped near her head just far enough for Kyera not to hear.

”A gentle flight. The Queen is with child, and if you do anything to jeopardize her, I will act.” Ember warned softly. Tempest nodded as Raina  settled onto her bare back.

Ember flew to the crowd, and waited patiently for Clovis to separate himself from the cloud. ”No wild wind business.” Clovis warned as he climbed into the saddle with ease. The dark dragon laughed a laugh filled with mirth and amusement. He had wondered how long the human would take to say so.

”Of course. The Lady is in the sky. We can't chance rough Winds blustering her.” Ember replied and Clovis nodded as Ember leaped into the sky, his great wings catching a powerful down stroke, wind crashing over the bystanders below. There were cheers were heard from the crowd from his show of strength.