~*~*~*~Sometime after the trial~*~*~*~

Lasher backpedaled hard easing himself down onto the ground.  <<Here we 
are my rider.>>

Liam glanced around the green.  The wing must have left for the day, the 
warren was quiet.

<<Looks are decieving, my lifemate.  The warren is bustling with news.  
It seems there has been an attempt on the warrenlady's life, and by a 
junior queenrider.>> 

<How do you find out these things so quickly.  You've got some sort of 
premonitional abilities your not telling me about, don't you.>  Liam 
joked.

<<I would never keeps things from you, lifemate.  The others are anxious 
to tell anyone who has not already heard there news.  This is not 
something to joke about rider.  If the warrenlady had been killed the 
queen would have died as well.>>

<I am aware of that Lasher, and it seems that they have things under 
control.  So why not joke a bit?>

Lasher didn't agree with his rider, but didn't say anything.  He was too 
busy listening to the gossip.

<<It seems the warrenlady is rather upset.>>

<I imagine so.> Liam grinned.  He had heard stories about Phaedra's 
temper.

Lasher ingored his rider's interuption.  <<Perhaps it would not be wise 
to disturb her right now.  She wasn't expecting us for another week.  
She might not be happy to see us right now.>>  He was tired, Liam could 
recognize the signs.

<I know your unhappy at having to leave early, Lasher, but what else was 
there for us to do?  The hatchlings had already joined the wing and we 
were just taking up space and wasting air.  As for your suggestion about 
waiting to see the warenlady?  I think it's a good idea.  I'm starving, 
I think I'll head to the dinning hall.  Why don't you keep tabs on 
what's going on and keep me updated.  And Lasher, try and make some 
friends this time.  You're too aloof for your own good.>

<<I'm not aloof, just reserved.  It's not my fault if I don't like those 
rough games.>>

<Please, Lasher, you'll be happier if you try.  I'll be happier.>

He heaved a huge draconic sigh.  <I promise you my rider that I will try 
and get along with the others.>  

<<Good!  I'll hold you to that promise.>>

Lasher shifted his weight so that it was easier for his rider to 
dismount.  Liam climbed down, pulled of the saddle and sauntered off to 
the dinning hall.  As he walked away he tossed Lasher one more request.  
<Oh yeah, do us a favor, and find a suitable apartment.>

<<Yes my rider.>>  Lasher sighed again.  His rider could be trying at 
times.  Streching his wings, he bunched up his muscles and launched 
himself into the air.  The small coral dragon went off to find himself a 
new home.  The first thing on his mind right now was a nap.  The jump 
here had taken alot out of him.  Meeting the others could wait.

NRPG: I know it's over due (waaaaaay over due.)  but here is my intro 
post.  I was trying to think of something interesting, but I didn't want 
to wait for something interesting to finally come to me.  (If I had I 
don't think my intro would have ever been written.  :) 

Katherine Heath
Liam and Lasher


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