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[i]– House Darthon –[/i]
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Darcy stood knee-deep in the chilly waters of the river near House Darthon. She was highly frustrated as she tried again and again in vain to skewer a fish on her spear. She had decided recently that she wanted to pick up a new skill, and spearfishing had seemed like a wonderful venture since she was so close to this river. She huffed and groaned with each failed throw, and her face grimaced with her ever-growing level irritation. Ceraseth gave an audible growl of  impatience as he awaited what was supposed to be his breakfast.

[color=f04bc8]“Oh shut up, Cera! I’d like to see you try this!”[/color] Darcy missed yet again as she made another awkward throw. She refused to accept defeat, but she knew that time was of the essence. Remon had already gotten a whole day’s head start on her and he was most likely already well into the jungle by now. Even though she wasn’t too worried about the travel time, she certainly didn’t have time to be fumbling around in the river trying to catch fish. Reluctantly, she decided to recruit some expert help.

[color=f04bc8]“Alvorion!”[/color]

A small portal severed the air directly above the river and Alvorion descended gracefully through its threshold followed by his sister, Snow. The sky drakes landed on a pair of nearby rocks jutting above the surface of the crystal water. Alvorion rolled his ebony frame in a lengthy stretch, signifying his fairly recent awakening.

“Whatever it is...it’s too early…” Alvorion said slyly.

[color=f04bc8]“Spare me the smartass comments. I’m freezing and Cera and I are hungry...we need to get some fish.”[/color]

“What...did they run out of food inside?” Alvorion retorted. He could see how irritated she was already and couldn’t help but prod her.

[color=f04bc8]“Alvorion...”[/color]

“Now, brother, don’t pester her. She’s doing such a remarkable job. I mean just look at the haul she’s gotten already…!” Snow motioned a nod toward a spot on the bank directly behind Darcy. There wasn’t a single fin or gill in sight.

[color=f04bc8]“How about I do a ‘remarkable job’ right through your left paw!”[/color]

“Well...judging by the state of your aquatic prey, I’d say my paws are more than safe.”

“Alright, ladies, enough…” Alvorion leapt off of his rock and hovered slightly over the water. “I haven’t eaten either, so let’s hurry up and get this grub.” His eyes began to glow bright white as he conjured his magic.

[color=f04bc8]“Hey, wait, you dummy!”[/color] Darcy turned and half-sprinted, half-tripped her way out of the river just in time enough for Alvorion to send a bolt of lighting crashing into the water. Several electrocuted fish floated lifelessly to the surface, and the sky drakes began retrieving them. As they collected their catch onto the shore, Ceraseth blasted each scaly snack with a plume of flames. Darcy sat with her arms folded as her draconic brood finished preparing their meal. Cera floated over to his flustered invoker and dropped a freshly cooked fish in front of her before going back for his own. Darcy calmed down slightly as she devoured her breakfast a bit too hungrily. After a moment, the fish had all but disappeared, and everyone’s bellies were full.

“Feel better now, Darcy?”

[color=f04bc8]“Shut up.”[/color]

“Oh...still a little salty, I see.”

[color=f04bc8]“Hmph...anyway, we have some traveling ahead of us. We’re heading to Marelda for a mission.”[/color]

“Well, don’t even think about riding this little drake. I just got finished grooming my feathers,” Snow replied abruptly, striking a regal pose.

Darcy rolled her eyes and shook her head. She didn’t even have the energy to argue. Instead, she grabbed a bit of mud from the ground and chunked it at Snow. The clod nailed the drake directly in the ribs, soiling her milky white fur.
“Rude!” Snow gasped as she flapped her wings in alarm. Alvorion immediately proceeded to go into hysterics.

[color=f04bc8]“You know what...now I feel better.”[/color] Darcy smirked as she mounted Alvorion’s back and grabbed a tuft of mane. Ceraseth followed suit and curled into Darcy’s lap. [color=f04bc8]“Alright, make it snappy, twinkle toes...we’re a little behind.”[/color]

Darcy winked at Snow as Alvorion spread his wings to full span and lifted off. Snow huffed in annoyance and followed shortly behind her brother.