>So as the junior queen started leave, Alex called out, "Wait!", and she 
>paused in the doorway. "I'm Alex," he said, standing up and covering himself 
>with a leather cloth.
>
>"Rezsia," she stated simply, then headed out.
>
*Geez Jezzie! How could you do this to me?*

<I don't know what the problem was> the dragon almost purred. <It was most
pleasurable. Wish I had done it sooner.>

*Well, I didn't like it!*

<Tsk, tsk, one shouldn't lie to another who can read their mind. You liked
it just as much as I did.>

Rezsia wanted to kick herself because it was true. She had never experienced
the like; it had been wild, wonderful, pleasing....She shook her head,
trying to dispel the thoughts. *I wasn't ready though.*

<Yes you were. You're just wishing it had been Sprarroe who had won.>

*I suppose...*

<Well, I'm sorry to say he wasn't worthy; Talafal was.>

"Excuse me, m'lady."  Rezsia turned around towards the voice, and Alex bowed
politely.  "My humblest apologies for my beastly and rude behavior," he
apologized. "A woman of your standing deserves much better; I would be
honored if I could escort you to the dinner party tonight."

<My, he's even polite!> Jezebel thought as she and the male dragon Talafal
landed on the ground next to them.

Ignoring her dragon, Rezsia replied, "That would be fine." She started to
turn towards her waiting dragon when she felt someone gently take hold of
her hand. She turned back towards Alex, realizing that he held her.
Instincts to draw a dagger and remove the hand holding her warred with a
curiousity, as well as small strands of dragon passion still in her.

Alex raised her hand and gently pressed his lips to its back, then
whispered, "Your willingness to join me for dinner fills me with boundless
joy." He backed away, still holding her hand, and looked deep into her eyes.
He then released her hand, turned around and mounted his dragon. "I'll see
you here in an hour, my fair lady," he called as Talafal flew into the air.

Rezsia watched Alex leave, then began to mutter curses to herself and
Jezebel for getting her wrapped up in something like this. 

<Hey! Don't blame me if he thinks you're beautiful.>

*Yeah right. I'm not beautiful; he's just new in the warren, and wants a
friend.* She mounted the metalic scarlet dragon, and they rose into the air.

<That's not what Talafal said.>

*And what did the great Talafal say, then?*

<That his rider does indeed think you're beautiful, and wants to mate with
you again.>

*WHAT!*

<You heard me. I don't see why it would be a problem; you had fun doing it
last time.>

*Only because ~you~ made me!*

<Oh, picky, picky.>

They landed on the ledge and Rezsia got off immediately. "Great, I got a
date," she muttered somewhat darkly; but for some reason, the thought didn't
repulse her. Actually, it flattered her...No, it couldn't. How could she be
attracted to someone like him? Well, maybe he was a little cute; his hands
had certainly.... 

*Jezzie! What did you do to me?!*

<Why, absolutely nothing, my dear, sweet, innocent rider. Absolutely
nothing....>

****

In the end, Rezsia picked out a dark blue shirt and pants, items which drew
attention to her eyes. She was *not* going to wear a dress, no matter what
was said; that ignominy would never be attempted again. They were tighter
than she might have liked them, fitting her body rather well actually,
almost like a sock. She shrugged; he might like it like that.

"Okay, ready," she stated, mounting the dragon. They took off and were on
the ground in no time. Talafal was already there, with Alex next to him.
Alex's eyes boggled when he saw the queenrider, but he held out his hand.
"Ready to go, lady?" he asked gallantly.

Rezsia paused, then took his hand lightly. 'I suppose' she thought as they
headed towards the feast.


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The Dragon Queen
(a.k.a.)
Ens. Taerin S'ral, USS Orion
Ens. Leanna Vere, USS Magellan
Rezsia and Jezebel, queenrider and queen of Daere Warren
Lyonnia and Dianthus, rider and dragon of Telnor Warren
Agent Sandra McCormick, Delta team, X-Files
Cynedra/Jakob*the dog*/Louie*the ferret*, Mysterra