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Topics in this digest:
1. [DL-J] Dreams Answered
From: "Barbara A. Matthews" <carolyn@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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2. [DL-D] Second wave -JP
From: Katie <wildcat10984@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:36:09 -0600 (CST)
From: "Barbara A. Matthews" <carolyn@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: [DL-J] Dreams Answered
( Day two) ((I think))
"Just for a few days Shawnee," Corwin's speech was hurried as he needed
to
get to the Treaty meeting. She could see how harried he was and knew it
took a lot for him to ask her this one favor. "I can't deal with both
looking after the Wing and the meeting at the same time and we can't
let
thing slip and leave the Warren unprotected while Tara is in the med
center injured. You have the experience to run the Wing so I'm asking
for
your help until I can take over or the Warrenlady can."
Shawnee listen to him and understood where he was coming from. She
hadn't
been part of the battle since she had just birth to Oryll not to long
ago,
so she wasn't as tired as the Leader of the Sea Dragon Wing. This was
something she *could* do to help the Warren in their time of need.
Having something to do would help keep her mind off the fact that her
mate
and his dragon were among the missing.
"Okay," she agree, but held up her hand. "I have a few conditions
though.
One.. it's only temporary. I have a family at home who needs me and
running the Wing takes to much time away from my children! And two..
either you or Tara find someone as soon as you can to take over. I'll
be
here if they need help and I'll show them the ropes.. but I do NOT want
to
run the Wing full time again."
"Find.. I agree," Corwin reached out and took her hand in his. "I
promise.. As soon as I'm done with these talks I'll take over. But in
the
mean time.. You're in charge. Just see that. oh hell you know what to
do.
I have to go."
And then he turned and left her apartment looking more relaxed then
when
he had shown up.
"FAWNA... SAMMY... I need the two of you out here for a moment!"
Shawnee
yelled as she moved quickly towards the room she shared with Saul to
changed into work clothes.
"What is s it!" her two young sisters asked when they arrived at her
door.
"Is it Saul?"
"No my sweets.. Doshay still can't find them, but I need a big favor. I
need the two of you to watch your cousins for me for a little while
until
I can get mama to come get them.. I have to go help out in the Warren
offices for a little while, while Corwin is talking to our new allies.
I'm
not sure how long I'm going to be working so I want the two of you to
go
with mama when she comes.. Okay?"
.....
It was while Shawnee was on her way to the office of the Wingleader
that
she ran into Jerram and changed her path to meet up with him and the
young
woman he was with. The girl had a familiar look about her, but Shawnee
knew she had never seen the woman around the Warren, so she figured she
was from one of the other Warrens in the lands and after a brief nod,
she
spoke to the Weaponsmaster.
"Have you heard anything about our riders?" the white blonde headed
woman
asked. "I know some of them are coming back in, but I've had reports
that
there are still some missing."
Jerram shook his head. "I haven't heard any reports just yet. Do you
have
any idea who is among the missing?
"Yes.. Saul.." she looked around nervously, and Jerram could tell she
was
fighting to keep things together. "Some of the Seadragon's... and
Fayloth.
Doshay can't *hear* Fayloth anywhere...
Shawnee walked away from Jerram more scared then before. If the
Weaponsmaster didn't know where the lost riders were then she didn't
know
who would. She wanted to ask Doshay to listen for Fayloth again, but it
was too soon after the last time, and the Aqua dragon would have told
her
rider at once if she hear from her mate.
She stood on the beach, white blonde hair blowing behind her in the
wind,
and looked out to sea. "Where are you Saul.. You have to come home.. we
need you! Bring him home safely Fayloth!" she cried softly, her words
taken by the wind before anyone could hear them. Minutes went by as she
looked out over the waters, then slowly she turned when she heard her
name
called.
Ojean was standing there with his girlfriend Cill. Why hadn't she
noticed
how tall her little brother had grown over the last year, or how
handsome
he was. They made a cute pair, Ojean and Cill. She was happy the two
had
finally come to an understanding. Cill looked so much happier now.
"Have you heard anything yet?" Her brother asked as the two of them
came
to stand beside her.
"No," Shawnee shook her head. "Jerram said that no one has heard from
them, and that several others are missing. He was just here with a girl
I
didn't recognize."
"Some should let Gus kn... "Ojean started, and then stopped and Shawnee
could see the sadness come over him as he remembered the Wingleader had
been killed in the battle. "I mean someone should gather the riders and
get what information they have..."
Shawnee nodded her head as she reached back to gather her hair, twisted
it
into a braid and then shoved it down the back of her shirt to keep it
from
flying in her face.
"Corwin and I just talked about that," she started to say but Cill cut
her
off.
"No it's not your job Shawnee," the younger girl frowned. "You have
three
kids at home who need you.
"I know and I told him as much.. but he needs to worry about the talks
right now and I'm the only one here who can deal with schedules and
such
until Tara can appoint a new wingleader. Corwin doesn't need to have to
worry about doing both jobs. So I said I would help out for now."
Shawnee
told them as she looked back towards the apartment she shared with her
mate Saul, father of her three children. "But I need to ask my father
and
step mother to watch the children..."
"My mother and I will look after them until things settle down around
here. I know your parents are helping with the clean up." Cill told her
and looked to Ojean to be sure he agreed with her idea, and was
rewarded
by a warm tender smile.
"Shawnee.. I know you would rather not do it, but it'll give you
something
to do besides standing here and worrying until Fayloth brings Saul home
safely. And I know he will!" Ojean agreed with Cill. "Someone has to do
the Wingleader's duty right now and you're the best one for the job.
With
Tara injured and Gus.. gone.. The Jr. Queenrider is going to try to
talk
with the Sea People... someone has to take charge of the riders and
make
sure the Warren is protected... they'll listen to you Shawnee.. they've
done it before..."
She nodded slowly as her eyes glance back out to sea. Then all three of
them walked back towards the Warren offices where Shawnee went to work
until finally Doshay's excited cries alerted her that that Saul and
Fayloth were alright and would soon be landing on the beach.
Shawnee left the office in a hurry and ran across the green towards the
beach where the aqua dragon was standing on her haunches bellowing her
welcome to her ledge mate and his rider home.
There was someone with him. Shawnee recognized the girl as Saul helped
her
down from her perch on the back of Fayloth. Then she waited just long
enough for him to bid the girl farewell and she ran to him, not wanting
another second to pass before she held him.
"Saul! Thank the gods!" She buried her head against his chest and
clasped
him tightly. He embraced her with equal enthusiasm, kissing the top of
her
head. She turned tear wet eyes which sparkled up at him. "Oh shhh,
shhh,"
he soothed wiping the tears away.
"When Doshy couldn't hear Fayloth I was so scared," she cried as she
held
him. His body felt so good, and he was alright. "Doshay and I were so
worried and Corwin said someone needed to take over the Wingleadership
to
keep the riders in check... since Gus... was killed.. so I did that
for
now to have something to do kept me from going crazy while I was
worrying
about the two of you.. I'm just so glad you're home!!"
"They didn't ask you to take over again did they?" Saul asked and his
brown eyes let her know what he thought of that idea.
"No," she assured him as they began to walk away from the beach. "I'm
only
doing it now so Corwin can concentrate on the Treaty talks without
worrying about the Warren being protected too. But I let him know I do
not
want to do it as a full time job again, and *when* Tara is well again I
will tell her the same thing."
"Besides which," she grinned up at him warmly, her fears gone now that
he
was home and in her arms. "I already have a full time job looking after
you and our children. Being with you and them is all I want right now.
Let
someone else deal with the worries of Leading the Wing."
The smile that came over his handsome face let Shawnee know he was in
full
agreement. "Let's go home."
*** Submitted by: *****
Barbara aka:
Shawnee & Doshayne
Ojean & Teewith
NRPG: Shawnee is only the ACTING Wingleader for this post because it
gave
me something to write for her,,, until a new one can be named... she
does
not want to be Wingleader again.. not with three kids and a damn sexy
mate
at home..
Summary: While waiting to hear some word about a missing Saul and
Fayloth,
Shawnee gets a visit from Corwin asking her to take over the duties of
the
Wingleader while Tara is in the med center and he is busy with the
Treaty
Talks... She agrees to do so for a few days only.. Then she and
Doshayne
are excited when Saul and Fayloth make it back home to the Warren.
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:15:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Katie <wildcat10984@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: [DL-D] Second wave -JP
Day: 130
Getting to late evening
It seemed as if the battle was going to last for all time. Alden,
Alton and StarMela all sat close together their dragonets all tangled
up napping. Star's little one looked so apart laying in with the two
white.
Alden strained to get up, his muscles in his shoulder was hurting.
They had pulled again while carrying the eggs. He stretched and
looked around, everyone looked tired and some had cuts and abrasions
on there faces. Did more happen then he thought. He looked to his
brother and to Star. "Do you guys think we should go to the med
center. There we can get checked out and the dragon healer can have a
look see at the little ones?"
Looking around at the others, Star Nodded and said " I think that
would be a good idea", then looking at Alden, she added "but what
about those things?"
"Those things...." Alden repeated, just the thought of them made his
soon to be a scar hurt. "We have to let them take care of it... I would
love to go and help... with the eggs gone. I hope they would leave."
"I don't think so... they want to destroy the warren, Alden. Now with
the little ones hatched, they will want to make sure they won't grow
up." Alton looked at the three little ones. He was not use to haven to
really worry about anyone other then his brother... now.... its was
like having a baby, that needed you for everything.
He nodded his head. He knew his brother was right. "Alright you to go
start rounding up everyone. Tell them that we are getting ready to
move. Gather people Ummm..." Alden looked around. "There at the
stump..."
"And what are you going to do?" Alton asked.
"I'm going to start gathering buckets of slop and bring them to the
stump. Now go."
Looking down at Sarette, then at Alton, "and what should I do,
anything?" Star asked him.
"It would be great if you could help me gather others. There is a lot
here." He pointed out. "I don't know how some of them will react to
moving and other may still be a bit fussy from the fights earlier. Try
to get them to come... and," He looked to see if his brother was close.
"Grab some slop buckets to help him out... his shoulder is bad." He
frowned. "I'll do the same. We won't go far from the little ones
here...we can let them sleep. Is that ok?"
"Sure I can do that", Star said, as she began moving towards a few
sitting together.
The two girls and boy looked at Star as she approached them.
"Now that the Dragonets have ate, we are trying to move everyone and
their dragonets to the Medical Center, as there are some here that need
medical attention. We won't be far, and those who don't need the
medical attention can stay here." Star told them.
Alton headed over to a group of searchlings that had gathered. Some
of them had cuts and were holding their arms, like his brother did on
occasion. Some looked liked they were getting ready to kill someone. He
hopped it wouldn't be him. "Hey guys. We are going to shift over to
the med-center. We need to get the dragon looked at to make sure they
are in good health."
"Its your fault there here." A boy said to Alton's left. "You and
your brother had to go down there and lead them to the sands." He
walked closer. "You and that man with the green dragon. As soon as you
lot showed up those things have come."
"Those things attacked my home and my city so we came here where it
would be safe. And I'm pretty sure Dante and Jacks didn't bring them
here.. he is not that friendly."
"Bah.. maybe if we feed you to them they will go away."
"I dough it. Now lets get going and head to the med-center." He took
a step but was stopped by the boy. "Do you mind?"
Pop!
Alton was on the ground. He got up and looked at the boy. "Listen!
Its not my fault...those things just showed up. Why don't you stop
being a idiot and gather some buckets and meet up over there!" He
placed his hand on his face as he went to the next bunch of new
riders, there was a bit of blood when he brought it down.
*Son-of-a-bitch.*
[What's that mean?]
Alton shook his head and for a moment thought he was losing his
mind... thought he was hearing things. Then remembered.*Just don't use
those words..ok Emil?*
[Fine, will you come back its dark and I'm getting scared. And Neka
can't get Alden to answer him.]
*What to you mean?*
[He says he feels pain... and he is scared.]
*I'll be there in a moment.* Alton said as he headed back to the
little dragon pile. *Tell umm.....Star's dragon to have her meet me
back with you guys ok?*
Just as Star turned to head for another group, she stopped!
Sarette's sounded frightened.
[Star, you need to get back over here]
*What's wrong, precious one?* Star asked her.
[Neka can't get Alden to answer, and Alton told Emil to have me get
you back here.]
*I'll be right there*
Star turned around and headed right back to the dragonets.
[Hurry Star, something is wrong.] Sarette told her.
*I'm here, Precious one!*
Alden stood as still as his body would let him, his arm was
twitching. There in the sky... were Wyverns. No more then six... but
there were Wyverns coming from above and these had riders on them. His
mind raced.... was it planed... get the eggs out and have them come
and get 'em? His arm was starting to hurt from the weight of the
buckets. Suddenly he felt hands on his shoulders. He turned to see his
brother and Star. "Run!" He said to them. "Run now!"
"What...what's going on?!" Alton asked.
"Get your dragons and run to the med-center...Alert the others...GO!"
He dropped the buckets.
*Sarette! Tell the other dragonets to alert their riders to run as
fast as they can to the Med center, now!*
Raising her voice, so those around her could hear her, she yelled "To
the Med center, Run! Now! Get your dragonets and run!"
Star grabbed Sarette and ran as fast as she could.
They ran across the Green towards the Med Center.
Star looked up to see the evil creatures, flying towards them.
"Run!" she screamed.
Alden, with much strain picked up Neka and held him over the opposite
shoulder. His brother helped his a bit and they bolted.
"I wish Akety was still here..." Alton said as they ran.
"Me too...Dante went down that hole with Roxie.....Alton... where
Weya!?"
He quickly around. "I haven seen her.... last time she was going to
her dragon....what if something has happen to her?"
They stopped and Star bumped into them. They looked to her. "Have you
heard anything?"
"Umm..... no! Wait!" Star listened, and just as she did, Sarette said
[Star, it's Cu'we! Her and Weya are trapped on a ledge somewhere down
that hole.]
"Sarette says Weya and Cu'we are trapped on a ledge, somewhere down
that hole in the Hatching Cavern. What do we do?"
Star could see that they were almost to the Med Center.
"We're almost to the Med Center, we'll figure things out, once we're
there."
Both of the nodded as they started to run again. Alden and Alton
could almost feel the beast on their necks or it was just the little
dragons breathing hard as they watched the beast that they had only
heard about from mom. The sight of the creature made their scales
crawl.
[Why do they want to hurt us?]
*Cause your a threat...*
Neka puffed out his chest and let out a little squeak of a roar out
at them.
At the med-center Alden, Alton and Star watched as others ran in.
There was more light there and Alden saw his brother bruised face.
"What happen to you?"
"A fight... I'll tell you later."
"Looks like your nose is broke, go get it fixed. Me and Star are
going to go tell some one about Weya!"
"No, we're coming."
"Fine..come on."
"Okay! Who do you suppose we tell about Weya?" Star said as she
looked around at the others streaming into the Med Center.
"We could have our dragonets tell other dragons, but we don't know
who is close enough to help Weya." Star added.
Both of the twins thought on who they had seen... someone that they
kinda knew...Alton turned to his brother. "How was that big guy that
was with Akety many of the times that she talked to us."
"You mean that blacksmith that threatened a few of the other that if
they didn't listen to her he would make 'em pay?"
He nodded.
"Alexis...I think that was his name." Alden turned to Star. "Find
Samson...tell him... Alexi is his rider and his is in there... he may
be able to get to her."
"Also tell him about the wyverns out here... we need to stop them
too!"
"Okay, I'll try!" Star said.
*Sarette, talk to Samson, tell him to tell Alexis that Weya and Cu'we
are trapped on that ledge and needs help! Also, tell him we need some
help there are Wyverns out here!*
[I'll do that!] Sarette told Star.
"Sarette is locating Sampson now, I'm sure she'll be okay!" She told
the twins.
>>Tag: Tree...Is Lexis going to save Weya?<<
>>Eddie: Are the best going to eat Weya? And What about the six that
are out side of the warren coming in?<<
>>Tag: Everyone like always add what ever and do what ever.
Submitted by
Raemonda
aka
Starmela and Sarette
Katie
Alden and Neka
Alton and Emil
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