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[DL] Now meet Makalya

Darlea and Salinda were ushered out onto the sand. Darlea didnât even 
notice the heat of the sand, all she heard was her name being called.

*Darlea*

She searched around *Makalya* It was strange how she knew that name 
though she had never heard it before.

ãSheâs here, Salinda. I must find her!ä She turned to see her new friend 
with a strange smile on her face. Salinda nodded at Darlea and headed 
off on her own search.

*Darlea, I need a scratch* Darlea turned. Off to her right, beyond 
several other dragons, she saw her. The green dragonet was trying 
desperately to work her way around the sand. Darlea couldnât stand to 
watch her suffer. Makeing her way as quickly as she could without 
stepping on anyone, she moved to Makalya.

ãOh, deary, Iâm sorry it took so long.ä Darlea crooned, dropping to the 
sand beside the infant. She looked into the multi-faceted eyes that 
stared back at her. Emotions flooded through her. Love, joy, warmth, all 
at the same time. She gently began rubbing the dargonetâs head ridges 
and the dragonet sank her head into the girls lap in bliss. They were 
together finally.

*I am hungry, Darlea.* came a plaintive wail from the sweet green 
dragon.

Darlea who had been enjoying the time simply spent with Makalya quickly 
jumped into action.  ãFood, I need food!  Sheâs hungry! Makalya needs to 
eat!ä She saw the Warrenfold motioning to her. 

ãI see it. You rest here, deary. Iâll bring you something wonderful.ä 
she told the young dragonet.  

*Hurry! Hurry!* Makalya wasnât very patient. The ache in her belly was 
getting stronger. Even Darlea was beginning to get hungry, though she 
had eaten more then her fill at the banquet. She realized that she would 
get used to the link in no time and would be able to fulfill Makalyaâs 
needs before she knew she had any.

--Darlea & Makalya
(aka Kristen)