(Yeah, that would be so sad 😞 just to let you know, I'll be replying in about an hour when I'm free :) I'm driving around with my little niece rn )

You have liked this post!

(I’ll let you know when they reply and what they say. Of course take your time :) and have fun with your niece)

You have liked this post!

Theodis looked at the wolf, thinking about how she would be carried as well. He figured Ithorris could carry the canine, she had large hands with long claws that could be formed into a sort of cup shape so the wolf could be comfortable. He murmured lowly in a foreign language to Ithorris, and she seemed to nod her massive head as he spoke. He glanced over at Isolde, specifically he was looking at her hair after hearing it being talked about. He thought to himself that her hair was in fact beautiful. He thought about riding arrangements, knowing immediately who he would prefer to have holding onto his waist.

Ellisar was in fact feeling quite famished at this point as he loaded his pack onto Sonnuri. He looked to Sebastian as he spoke, his cheeks flushing slightly as he realized how easy it had been to notice he was hungry, but then smiled when he heard the other man's kind offer. "You really wouldn't mind? You would be a real life saver, I'm feeling ravenous." He said with a soft giggle. "I normally scavenge my own food, but you might be faster than I." He mentioned, aware of vampire's enhanced speed/strength.

You have liked this post!

Isolde basked a bit in the moonlight and took a deep breath in. She looked over to Theodis as he spoke to Ithorris, she was a bit infatuated with the language. She looked to her brother who was speaking with Ellisar and decided to speak with Theodis. She walked over to him gracefully, stood beside him and smiled. “So, let’s be honest after you and my brothers um… earlier interaction, he’s probably the last person you wanting riding with you. And I don’t personally want to sit with both of them to be perfectly honest. Nothing against them just sometimes I need a break from my dear bother. So if I may, am I allowed to ride along with you?” She looked up at the man awaiting his reply.

Meanwhile with Sebastian he chuckled at Ellisar’s small blush. “Of course I wouldn’t mind. It’d be no problem really, it’d give me a chance to stretch my legs anyway.” He smiled and told Ellisar he’d be back in a jiffy. He made a small note of his sister talking to Theodis as he passed by them to enter the forest. He had brought a small sheet of cloth with him and found some berries and nuts. Washing them in a nearby stream he folded them up and made his way back to the temple’s entrance. He had been gone for maybe 8 minutes at max and handed the small bundle to the elf. “It’s not much but I figure it’ll hold ya off for a while until be stop again.”

You have liked this post!

He didn't look at her as he spoke, keeping his eyes on Ithorris's saddle as he fumbled with the straps. It almost seemed like he was avoiding looking at her out of shyness. He listened to her speak in silence, his cheeks feeling hot as he heard her ask to ride with him. He was quiet for a moment, as if he were thinking it over before he finally cleared his throat to speak. "Well...I suppose that would be the most...efficient option." He stated, nodding his head as he agreed to allow the vampiress to ride along with him. He was ready to go at this point so he turned to her, he held his hand out to her, offering to assist her up into the saddle. His eyes were softer than they had been before and he didn't seem as intimidating at the moment.

Ellisar's eyes lit up as he unwrapped the cloth, finding the nuts and berries inside. He quickly popped a berry in his mouth and smiled bright. "Thank you Sebastian." He said, seeming to greatly appreciate what had been done for him. He had Sonnuri all packed up at this point and was ready to fly, so he ate the snack quickly and gave the cloth back to Sebastian. He then clambered up the side of the dragon into the saddle and scooted to the front before patting the saddle seat behind him. "Saved a seat for ya!" He said playfully with a soft giggle, assuming that Sebastian was planning on riding with him, it made the most sense after all. He held his hand down towards Sebastian to help him climb up into the high saddle.

You have liked this post!

Isolde smirked at his sudden shyness, had she known him better she most likely would’ve teased him about it. At his agreement for her to ride with him she clapped softly, “Great!” As Theodis turned to her she seen a softness she hadn’t seen before and at the offer of his hand she took it. She could’ve full well got up by herself but she wasn’t going to turn down the man. “Ah such a gentleman,” she chuckled to herself and climbed up with his help. She gave a soft touch to the dragons scales, being enamored by the color and feel of them. “Such a beautiful beast…” she found herself whispering.

Sebastian tucked the cloth into a pocket on Nyxs pack and sent her Theodis’s way to be picked up. He smiled up at Ellisar and took his hand using the leverage to pull himself up onto the dragon and into the seat. “Ah very comfortable, thank you for letting me ride with you.” He looked over at Sollaris, “Do you suppose he will fly the whole way?” He didn’t know about how quickly the fairy would tire so he figured it best to ask.

You have liked this post!

"She would be flattered to hear that." Theodis said as he climbed up into the saddle and sat behind her, keeping a small distance between them to avoid making her uncomfortable. He reached around her carefully, again, seemingly trying not to touch her as he grabbed hold of a couple leather straps attached to the saddle, it appeared to be a harness. He brought it up and carefully strapped it around her waist. "You can tighten it in the front..." He mentioned before grabbing hold of two solid handles on the front of the saddle. Once she had tightened the harness to fit her waist, he spoke again. "Now hold onto the handles, tight." He stated, there was room for both of them to hold onto the handles. "Ok...and don't forget to breathe." He warned before leaning back and letting out a shout. "Fleteh!" He called, prompting Ithorris to spread her wings and flap them hard, her massive body lifting off the ground slowly. Dust flew into the air as Ithorris gently scooped up Nyx like she had been told. She hovered there for a moment, awaiting her master's command. "Acha!" He called again, which must mean fly or up, because she flapped her wings hard and began to gain elevation fast. In seconds, the ground was far behind them as they flew towards the stars. The wind was strong, and the feeling of flying was unlike anything ever felt before. The force would send her back into his chest, he was like a stone, holding tight to the saddle which was the only thing keeping him on. He leaned down and spoke in her ear. "Breathe." He reminded her softly, remembering the shock of his first flight vividly. Once they were above the clouds, Ithorris seemed to naturally level out and the flight became much more calm as she just glided along now. The clouds drifted past them, she could feel the cool moisture of them as they flew through them. The moonlight hit the clouds, making them look like an expanse of plush carpet. The sky was so clear up here, it felt like seeing the stars for the first time. Theodis looked up at them, for once, smiling softly.

(Listening to HTTYD "Romantic Flight" on repeat while writing this XD )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzFDN2kyshc

Ellisar ducked his head as Ithorris flapped her wings, shielding his eyes from the dust she stirred up. As the white dragon took off, he looked up to watch her disappear into the night sky, he couldn't help but smile softly. He was happy to see Theodis getting along with Isolde. Once they were in the distance, he turned to look at Solaris. The fairy had stood, seemingly preparing to fly. "Solaris! If you get tired, Sonnuri can carry you!" He offered the fairy.

Solaris was pleased to have some kindness extended to him, he currently was feeling like the outcast of the group, so he was happy to be acknowledged. "Thank you, I'll let you know!" He called back before fluttering his wings, lifting off the temple roof and shooting into the sky after Ithorris, leaving a trail of light behind him as he soared into the air behind the massive dragon.

Ellisar looked over his shoulder with a mischievous grin. "Are you ready?" He asked him, reaching back and grabbing Sebastian's hands, pulling them around his waist. "You'll have to hold on tight, don't be shy. " He chuckled, grabbing hold of a set of reins that wrapped around Sonnuri's neck so that he could direct him. Unlike Isolde, it didn't seem that Sebastian would be getting any sort of harness as it didn't appear Ellisar rode with one. The only way he held on was by his feet, which were hooked into a set of solid stirrups. So the only way Sebastian would stay on was by holding onto Ellisar.

You have liked this post!

(Also, while I was typing that out I was so sad because I knew you were gonna be offline by the time I was done but I am so excited for a response because CUTENESS. IS. HAPPENINNNNG )

You have liked this post!

(Check the Google doc when you get a chance :) )

You have liked this post!

Isolde felt the weight of the harness settle around her waist, her fingers tightening it as Theodis instructed, though her mind was elsewhere. The sensation of him behind her, close but respectful, made her feel butterflies in her stomach. She gripped the handles tightly, anticipation and nerves blending as she waited. When Ithorris’ wings spread and Theodis called out, the powerful lift of the dragon sent her head racing with nervousness. She gasped as they rose, her body instinctively pressing back into his solid frame. The wind rushed around them, her hair whipped across her face, and for a moment, she forgot to breathe. At his soft reminder, she exhaled, forcing herself to take in the air that now seemed thinner, cooler. As they broke through the clouds, a sense of awe overtook her fear. The sight before her was unlike anything she could have imagined—the moonlit clouds stretching like endless plains, the stars glittering as if just out of reach. She felt a strange calm settle over her as the dragon's flight steadied. Without realizing it, she leaned back slightly, feeling the warmth of Theodis behind her. She whispered, half to herself, "I never knew the sky could feel like this."

Sebastian watched as his sister, Theodis, and Nyx were lifted into the air. He couldn't watch for long since his eyes were being filled with dust so he closed them and coughed. When he reopened his eyes they were above the clouds. He watched the exchange between the fairy and the elf and once the fairy had taken off he watched him fall into line behind Ithorris. When he felt his hands being pulled around Ellisar's waist his eyes widen ever so slightly. He was sure if he had a pulse it would be quickening rapidly. Instead he gulped and just nodded his arms falling relatively loosely around Ellisar's waist. With a stutter he answered aloud, "R-ready...".

You have liked this post!

Theodis smiled softly as he heard this and looked down at her, seeing her in awe of the beauty around them. He couldn't help but enjoy the wonder in her eyes as she took it all in. He felt happy to get to share such a beautiful experience with someone. He heard her whisper and smiled a bit more, looking at the stars again now. "And many never will. To see the sky like this is an honor to us all." He said softly. "It's the closest to the heavens we can reach." He murmured to her, his heart beating fast as his mind drifted to the fact that she was pressed into his chest. He had spent his whole life training to be a soldier, and that had left very little time for interactions like this, it felt...wonderful. He ever so slightly leaned into her in return, but was careful not to make it too noticeable.

Solaris soon made his appearance, flying next to the massive white dragon. He looked over at Theodis and Isolde and grinned, enjoying the feel of the wind in his hair. He thought to himself that it was cute they were having a moment. He flew around the dragon in a circle, going below and then above them in a spiral. He then sped forward, still flying in a spiral motion intentionally so that they flew through a tunnel of his glittering dust, careful to make his flight pattern wide enough so that none of it would land on Isolde. He laughed to himself and then flew further ahead to give them privacy. The fairy looked like a comet flying through the night sky, only adding to the beauty of the world above the earth.

Ellisar grinned and whipped the reins up and down once, signaling to Sonnuri that they were ready. The beautiful green dragon spread his dazzling insect like wings, stretching them. He then fluttered them, but instead of flying straight up like Ithorris, he took off in a run. The massive creature took off, barreling through the trees. He was agile, dodging around the trees with ease and using them as springboards to get momentum. Just as the line of trees broke at the edge of a lake, Sonnuri managed to take off, zipping over the water like a dragonfly. Their reflection shone in the lake's glassy surface as they flew, water flying up behind them from the force of the wind. Ellisar seemed to be loving it, spreading his arms and laughing excitedly. As they were nearing the opposite end of the lake, he grabbed the reins with one hand and Sebastian's hand on his stomach with the other. "Here we go!" He called out, using the reins to direct Sonnuri to fly upwards now. They began to gain elevation fast, flying towards the clouds. They could see the orange glow of Solaris peaking through. They broke through the surface of the clouds near where Ithorris was flying, startling her a bit but she kept steady as the other pair flew above them. Sonnuri leveled out now and slowly drifted down to fly on the same level as the other dragon. "Wooohooo!!!!" Ellisar cried out happily and laughed with glee, looking across the sea of clouds with a bright smile.

You have liked this post!

She smiled up at him, “Well knowing not everyone will see it just makes it that much more special doesn’t it? Like a little secret to those who get to.” She chuckled and looked forward again. She took a deep breath in and let herself feel the wind whip around her. Though it wasn’t too noticeable she did feel his slight lean into her. At the sight of Solaris’s beautiful sparks fly around them they twinkled in her eyes. It all felt like a dream really, this feeling made her feel conflicted. She cleared her throat softly and sat straighter, more dignified which cause her to stop leaning on Theodis. She didn’t make any mention of her sudden sitting up but instead looked down and picked at her nails. She shook her thoughts of conflict away. “May I show you something I find pretty cool? I feel it only fair since you have given me this wonderful memory…”

With Sebastian, as soon as Sonnuri had started running he had yelped and gripped onto Ellisar. He made sure he wasn’t hurting the Elf but he was terrified to say the least. Despite Ellisars happy yelping Sebastian could hardly contain his nervousness and fear. He didn’t think he was a fan of flying but this point. Once they were leveled out Sebastian opened his eyes and loosened his grip on Ellisar, not fully letting go though. “I don’t understand how you are exactly excited about this…” he felt like he was going to hurl really.

You have liked this post!

Theodis felt his heart sink lightly as she pulled away, though he wasn't really sure why he felt this. He leaned back a bit too so that he was sitting upright as well. He noticed the other dragon emerge from the clouds and rolled his eyes at the hooting from the other rider, finding his kind to be so undignified, it was annoying. He did note the way Sebastian was clinging onto Ellisar, and how it looked like he was ready to be sick. He was pleased he had gotten to ride with Badass Isolde instead. He heard her question and felt his curiosity piqued, wondering what she had to show him. "Yes, please, go ahead." He said, looking down at her in front of himself.

Ellisar laughed happily, looking over his shoulder at him. The half-elf looked filled to the brim with joy. "How are you not? The freedom, the wind in your hair, it's all so exhilarating!" He said happily, turning his head forward to look up at the moon and star's dazzling beauty. He breathed the air deeply and sighed, forcing himself to calm down a bit for Sebastian's sake. He patted the vampire's hand gently with a smile. "Don't worry, you'll get used to the feeling. The worst part is over, it's smooth sailing from here on out." He promised him.

You have liked this post!

Isolde had made a small glance over at her brothers sorry state and made a small snicker. She yelled out at him, "Its what you get for being an asshole when we woke up!" She turned her attention back to Theodis and cleared her throat. "I have the power to make illusions, anything I can imagine, I can create," she set her hands in front of her made sure Theodis was watching. "Because of the illusiveness of the dragons to outsiders I could never get a full picture of them from a book or painting, which made it incredibly hard to make an accurate depiction" a pile of ash appeared in her hand. Suddenly the ash bursts into a flame and a small icy blue dragon is left in its wake. "Now that I have seen one, with a bit of manipulation to your dragons 'design' I can create a smaller one. A miniature baby of sorts..." She grabs one of his hands and she places the small baby into his hand. "Feels real, looks real, but isn't." The small one looks up at Theodis and crawls up his arm to his shoulder and nuzzles into his neck making a small purr. "I can create whole other worlds as long as my imagination can see it..." She smiles up at Theodis. "Anything you ever wished to see that I may have the power to show you?"

Sebastian shoots a dagger-like glare over at his sister before attempting to sit up slowly. He groaned a bit and tried to calm himself. He could only imagine how much of an idiot he looked. He thanked Ellisar for the reassurance and fully sat up still feeling sick but a bit better at the promise of smooth sailing. "If I didn't feel like I'm going to puke up last nights meal I think I'd find it more enjoyable..." He pulled himself fully together for the sake of saving the little dignity he had remaining. He swallowed down the rest of his nerves and looked around, noting the beauty of the clouds from above and the beauty of the moon as it illuminated everything around them.

You have liked this post!

He watched curiously and listened to her speak, at the appearance of the tiny dragon, his eyes widened in fascination. He seemed at the moment to be stunned beyond words. Humans were not magical creatures in any way, so he had never seen much magic up close like this. He watched as the little dragon clambered up his arm and onto his shoulder. As it nuzzled into his neck, he let out a giggle that sounded like some of his inner child being released. The tiny dragon reminded him of Ithorris when she was little. "This is amazing!" He exclaimed, not holding back his awe at the magic trick. He grinned brightly, gently grabbing the tiny dragon, cradling it in his arms and petting it softly as if it were real, because it felt real to him after all. "You're incredible!" He said with a grin as he looked at her and then to the tiny dragon with a bright smile.

Ellisar laughed softly and nodded his head in understanding. "It is more difficult for some than for others." He mentioned with compassion in his voice. He could hear Theodis laughing and seeming excited and wondered why, but decided to focus on himself and Sebastian for now. "Don't you at least enjoy the view?" He asked with a soft smile, looking up at the stars. "You can see the constellations well up here." He mentioned, pointing his hand towards a collection of stars. "See? There Eticus, The Great Dragon." It didn't look much like a dragon, but the stars he was referring to were shaped in a "t" shape with the two arms of the t curving downwards to look like wings.

You have liked this post!