Scene: Evelle's and Wynn's apartment
 
        Wynn tossed onto his back, and his eyes sprang open.  With a few 
blinks, he realized that he was awake, and glanced about the unfamiliar 
surroundings.  A second later he realized that the reason for the room 
being different was because it was.  They were at Jasra Warren now, and 
in temporary quarters until they could settle down and stake out one of 
the more permanent residences.
 
        A warm weight pressed up against him, and his gaze peered down 
at Evelle as she curled up against him.  Wynn gently brushed the coppery 
hair from her face, and looked down at the beautiful woman next to him.  
It amazed him all the more how this young woman was Warrenlady of this 
entire Warren, and again that she was his mate.  He leaned over and 
kissed her lightly on the cheek, and then carefully removed himself from 
her sleep-filled clutches.  She murmured quietly and turned over, 
curling up in the mass of blankets that were on the bed.
 
        Wynn shivered in the cool morning air, and quickly threw on a 
heavy robe.  The first morning of a new start.  He walked to the kitchen 
area, glancing outside, smiling at the sight of the two dragons entwined 
about each other.  <Good morning, my rider.>  Malekith said quietly, his 
cool blue eyes gazing over at the young man.
 
        "Good morning you two."  Wynn replied with a smile, and then 
ducked back inside.  He shook his head at the dreadfully understocked 
kitchen.  Well, nothing he could do about it except make do.  After a 
quick stock checking, he settled down to preparing breakfast.  Hot apple 
and cinnamon porridge would be a good start.
 
        "Mmmmmm, good morning, my love."  A softly feminine voice called 
from behind.
 
        Wynn glanced over his shoulder and gave a shocked smile.  "Why 
hello there, has the morning gone by already?"  He teased.
 
        Evelle gave a false grimace and then pouted.  "I was hoping to 
have an invigorating wake-up call, but then you up and left."
 
        "I assure you I would have come back."  Wynn leaned over and 
kissed Evelle and she came to him.  Her arms snaked around his waist.  
"Afraid there isn't much variety for breakfast today, love, unless you 
would like to go to the dining hall."
 
        "It would probably be best.  Give both of us a chance to meet 
some of our newfound friends."  Evelle said, snuggling up against her 
love for warmth.  Not that it was anywhere near as cold here as it was 
at Keldarra, but it was a comfortable warmth that she was loath to give 
up.
 
        Wynn nodded, though he was loath to give up a morning wake up 
call.  Though he knew they would both be very busy today, and probably 
for quite a few days after as well.  He sighed, hating the concept of 
business before pleasure.  "Well, it will be a couple of minutes for 
this to be ready, so why don't you get ready to start the day."
 
        Evelle sighed, remaining against him for a moment longer before 
reluctantly letting go.  She paused a moment longer, taking his hand 
into hers.  "I love you, Wynn."  She said quietly, looking up at him.
 
        His heart fluttered at her words.  "And I you.  Now get yourself 
ready before I spank that lazy bottom of yours."  He winked.
 
        Evelle gave a sly grin.  "Is that a promise?"  She teased, and 
then skipped out of the room.
 
        Wynn smiled and shook his head at his incorrigible lover.  With 
a sigh of his own, he turned back to the morning preparations.
 
Scene: The training Green
 
        Lisell stood in back of Wynn and Malekith.  She wasn't sure that 
the move had been the right thing.  She wanted to be with Wynn, and yet 
she knew that it would never be.  Why did she choose to torture herself 
with this?
 
        <Indeed, why did you?>  A calm voice broke into her thoughts.  
She shifted in annoyance, glancing over her shoulder to her blue 
dragon.  Thoseth levelled a knowing gaze.
 
        <I don't know.  Maybe I wanted to start a new life too.>  At 
least, that's what she told herself when logic began to see through her 
hazy thoughts.
 
        <Well, this is certainly a way to do it.  From one perspective, 
a hitherto unknown world has been revealed to us.  I had never seen so 
much water as I have this day alone.>
 
        Lisell shivered.  <I could do without it.  All this dampness has 
chilled me to the bone.>  She tightened the cloak she wore about her.
 
        <I know, my rider, though I have to admit I don't know why.  I 
find it quite wonderful.>
 
        Lisell sniffed.  <Well, we humans aren't made the same way as 
you dragons.>  She glanced about the massed riders.  <What are the other 
dragons like here?>  She said, hoping to change topics.
 
        <Like dragons elsewhere.  Their riders are cautious, though.  It 
isn't easy for them to suddenly accept a new Warrenlady and a new Wing 
Leader all at the same time.>
 
        <Well, they'll soon learn that Wynn is the best.>  Lisell said 
confidently.
 
        Wynn stood quietly as D'san talked to his Wingmates.  The former 
Wing Leader was twice Wynn's age, with carefully trimmed dark goatee and 
hair.  He had a dark, piercing gaze that added onto his age, and made 
him seem much older than he was.  His voice was quiet and even, and yet 
carried over the green to the near 70 riders.  "... and now our new Wing 
Leader, Wynn."  He stepped back, nearly coming up against the towering 
green dragon Derelith.
 
        Wynn cleared his throat and stepped forward.  "I want to thank 
you all for being here this morning.  I know it can't be easy to accept 
all the changes that have so recently occurred.  I can only hope that my 
experience at Keldarra will allow me to effectively lead the Wing here.  
To do that, though, I need to rely on all of you to help me.  I admit 
right now that I do not know you, or even the tactics you have 
developed.  We need to work together, to be able to support each other 
in combat, to rely on each others abilities.  That will all take time 
and practice.  D'san and his second will lead Second Flight."  Wynn 
turned to the former Wing Leader.  "I will be relying on your experience 
and wisdom."  D'san simply nodded.
 
        Wynn took a breath and turned back to the riders.  "Lisell will 
be my Second, until such time as I get to know you all, and with counsel 
I will revise the Wing into effective units.  I only hope that I can 
live up to your expectations."
 
        Wynn walked back to Malekith.  "We will begin with basic 
maneuvers.  There are a number of new dragons here, so we need to start 
from scratch to get used to each other."
 
        There were grumbles from the group, but all the riders went to 
their dragons.  Wynn patted Malekith's nose.  "It's a long climb up, 
isn't it?"
 
        Malekith nuzzled his rider.  <You've begun with a fine start, my 
rider.>
 
Scene: Near dinner
 
        Wynn ducked in through the open door.  "Master Kershod?"
 
        The older man shambled into the greeting room.  "Ah, Wynn, 
please come in.  Just getting settled."
 
        "So I see."  Wynn smiled.  He had to make two more trips after 
the first to help bring the swordmaster's belongings.  "Everything going 
well?"
 
        "Just wonderful, lad.  The smithy here keeps a tidy shop with 
top notch equipment.  I plan to start on a new sword when I finish 
moving my things about."  Kershod grinned through his trimmed beard.  
"And how are things with you, my boy?"
 
        Wynn sighed.  "I'm not sure about this, sir.  I feel so out of 
place here.  At Keldarra it was easier, I knew most of the riders I flew 
with.  Here ... I know only a couple."
 
        "And what of those who were new at Keldarra?  Almiron, Briana, 
and the others?"
 
        Wynn nodded slowly.  "I guess I'm just nervous.  I feel bad for 
displacing D'san for leadership.  He has worked so long and hard, and to 
be replaced with an upstart like me ..."
 
        Kershod patted Wynn on the shoulder, leading the young Wing 
Leader outside.  "There are some things you need to know of D'san, lad.  
It is true that he has led for a long time.  Almost as long as you've 
been alive.  But when the previous Warrenlady died, well, something died 
within him as well.  He has only remained in command due to his 
experience."
 
        Wynn looked at his mentor.  "And where did you find all this out?"
 
        Kershod grinned.  "There are those who don't mind talking to 
strangers.  The people here are friendly, if a bit reserved.  You have 
no idea how relieved many of them are to have a new Queen here at the 
Warren.  And if Alycinth can lay a new Queen in her next clutch, 
stability will finally be assured."
 
        Wynn shook his head in amusement.  "You have been busy today, I 
see."
 
        "It only makes sense to get to know where you live."  Kershod 
replied.  The two walked into the dining hall together.  His face grew 
grim.  "The people here are scared, Wynn.  Even with the arrival of 
Evelle, she still hasn't proven herself, and neither have you.  The two 
of you will have to work very hard to achieve their trust."
 
        Wynn, lost in his own thoughts and the words of his mentor, 
stumbled into a young woman.  Gaining his senses, he staggered to one 
side to keep from bowling her over.  "My apologies!"  He said, regaining 
his balance.
 
        The girl looked up at him with dark brown eyes.  "It's all 
right, no harm done, Wing Leader."
 
        "You're one of the newer riders, aren't you?  That came here 
with D'glis?"
 
        The girl nodded.  "I'm Piper, and this is my friend Aleipha."
 
        "Well met."  Wynn smiled.  "This is Master Kershod.  Would you 
care to join us for dinner?  I'm expecting my mate to be here soon, and 
I know she would love to meet with you two."
 
NRPG: There we go, a little insight into my character and major npcs.
This all takes place the same day as when Evelle meets with Wade.

              />   Malekith and his boy Wynn 
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              \>   aka Christopher Ackney,
                       loviatar@interlog.com