Breaking from the Shell

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 20:38

Saren blinked, looking towards the large, imposing dragon.

"If you're hungry.... Then go get some food... I can help, if you want..." She said, the one thing on her mind, being not to die as someone's dinner. It wasn't an appealing idea.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 20:42

Smarag wasn't blind to the unrest his companion felt for the rather large beast. The emerald was very still, appearing somewhat regal in his upright sitting position, but as the Adamantine spoke a low purr-like growl emmenated from that pose. It was quiet and probably didn't carry far, but it definitely signalled unrest inhimself as well.

He looked back at the cloaked man; he wasn't moving much, if at all. For all Smarag knew, the man was dead, but as he understood it, they were free to do as they pleased again, and so, with a watchful eye on the Adamantine he spoke to Saren again.
"Let's go exploring. I went to the lake. I think you might like it; I do."

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 20:44

The Adamantine dragon quickly looks back to the bronze.
It hadn't expected that the others would hear it, and was a little surprised and slightly embarrased.

It turns around and slowly approaches the bronze dragon, looking her up and down. It smells the fish on her breath and it stares a little more at her before lowering it's head a little, ever so slightly.

"...can you...help...I do not know...where to find food or how to get it...."

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 20:49

Saren looked towards Smarag, about to follow after him, when the adamantine dragon stopped in front of her and looked her up and down. "In the lake and in the forest... Food is all around you.... come on... You can come with us, and I'll show you... Okay...?" Saren hoped that by helping the large dragon, she wouldn't be on the menu.

Smiling lightly, she moved out of the cave and onto the cliff edge, looking back at the other's before taking a running leap off the edge and into the air, gliding for a moment, before flapping her wings as she waited for the others.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 20:50

With a powerful bound, the Adamantine takes off after her, uttering a quiet "thank you" when it came next to her

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 20:54

Smarag wasn't far behind, taking a similar running start and finding a proper thermal upon which he could glide. He wasn't opposed to the Adamantine coming along so long as Saren seemed up for it, after all he knew his particular brand of hunting might not appeal to many; he likely wouldn't have much to contribute. Good nose, and a little luck was all Smarag employed.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 20:59

Saren nodded once, before wheeling around so that she was flying towards the spring. It wouldn't take them long til the spring was in sight. She smiled, and went into a spiralling descent. When she was about 20 ft above the ground, she flapped her wings, once twice, each time, slowly lowering her self to the ground till she had a manageable drop. She landed, slightly crouched and looking up, before she padded over to the spring, sitting and waiting.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:01

The Adamantine dove towards the ground at high speeds towards an open area. Just before it hits, it spreads it's enormous wings wide to catch it's fall. It didn't do it quite quick enough, however, and slammed into the ground, rolling to it's side. It slowly climbs to it's feet and wears a disgruntled look on it's face

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:07

Smarag watched the clumsy landing before releasing a quick loud cough and making his approach. He made progress on his old method; sweeping in low, and cutting speed to make the drop. This time, he didn't over-compensate, making it much easier to flutter to a jogging footing on the ground. He let his momentum fall through a gallop before moving over to the water, dunking his head almost completely to drink.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:12

Saren watched as Smarag drank, smiling lightly, and waiting for him to finish. Once he did, she circled the water quietly, before finding a good spot. She waited, the tip of her tail flicking and one clawed paw held up and ready. A fish moved to swim by, and Saren struck, having more success this time. She had hooked the fish in it's gills, and she flipped it up onto the shore. "You have to be quick when you flick them out of the water... Or they'll escape." She smiled lightly, stunning the fish using her tail so the Adamantine could eat. "Do you want to try...?"

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:14

Meanwhile Varek was hard at work, or so it seemed exploring and furnishing what would be his new crib. In the back, a tunnel leading down to the other bank of the island was discovered. In a smaller cave, Varek began to wonder how he missed that before, but probably because it wasn't too dark yet and spotting light tunnels was difficult.

He got to work collecting fur boughs and weaving them into a nest, or at least a comfortable bed. He liked the forest, but didn't know why. This tunnel was the perfect mixture of luxury and safety for a Cobalt dragon.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:18

Smarag retreated slightly to take a spectators vantage point, his smooth head glistened with water, as he took the regal sitting stance, watching saren fish; he concluded that flicking fish out of the water was indeed a talent.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:24

The Adamantine looked down at the bronze's fish, then over at the water. It looks back at the bronze dragon, and then makes it's way to the river bank, looking around in the water for a fish.

After a moment, it sees one, and lunges with it's claws and fangs bared.
It misses, and with some wild thrashing about later, it gives up and slinks back to the bank, looking into the water hungrily

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:29

After the thrashing in the water, a few bubbles pop on the surface of the water soon after the dragon got back on the bank. Moments later the dragons by the lake would see more bubbles popping upward as what appeared to be a spiky rock that was 8 ft across. A second later two, what appeared to be eyes, opened, except that they were pitch black, and staring...

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:30

The Adamantine dragon backs up slightly and arches it's back, hissing a very deep, resonating, menacing sound.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:36

After the roar, the pitch black eyes turn red for a moment as a lightning red flash appeared around the adamantine dragon as intense pain swelled in his body. The spiky rock then rose, and they could all see what it was. It appeared to be a large head of a dragon, with a larger serpentine body leading down where it was raising itse;f from the water. The creature was covered with many spikes running down its scales.

The creature opened its jaw as well, roaring even louder then the dragon had. even the other dragons, no matter where they were, could hear this creatures roar, but due to echoing mountainsides.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:37

Saren smiled, about to speak, before his hiss brought her attention back to the water, where she backed up a bit. She growled lowly, her wings spreading slightly to make herself larger. her teeth were barred, and there was a crackling sound from her throat. She opened her mouth as if to roar, only she was attempting to breathe lightning. Only, that didn't happen either, instead, a cone of gas coming from her open maw. She only hoped it would work.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:40

Smarag leapt to allfours with a frightened and defensive series of loud coughs. He resisted the urge to scream at the beast, remebering it's precussive effect when he'd tried it in the air and fearing for his friends.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:41

The adamantine dragon hissed and shuddered as it felt the pain surge over it, rolling to the ground after a moment. It musters the strength to stand, pushing the pain from it's mind, it arches it's back, making itself even bigger, and it lets out a threatening and incredibly loud roar at the creature

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:42

Varek was just finishing his nest when he heard a giant road. He immediately took off down river. The straight river put the enemy in clear view before Varek even took to the air, a huge dragon in the middle of a lake.

He landed on top of a tree and examined the situation, which, by the way, was not a good one.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:44

The serpentine dragon creature glared; its head delving down under the water after shaking its head in pain from the gas. Large ripples were seen coming towards the dragons at the bank as the creature came closer.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:47

Saren growled, not liking the situation she was in, the crackling from her throat growing louder. With an angry roar, she let loose lightning from her mouth as it arched, striking the water. The voltage was higher this time, and it the water's conductivity should help... However, it still was not a perfect lightning bolt. Panting, Saren backed off, snagging the fish by the tail and moving away from the bank.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:49

The Adamantine dragon hisses once more before leaping onto the head of the serpent after the lightnight hit, slashing and biting at the head, eyes, and neck of the enemy violently.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:52

More bubbles appeared as a dulled scream of pain was heard, the creatures head popping back up in anger as he arrived next to the bank. It opened it's large jaws; teeth filling the mouth as it dove its head down to bite the small bronze dragon. However, the Adamantine dragon landed on its head, and with a flurry of scratches and bites from the dragon the creature dropped back into the water. More from the weight then otherwise.

When underwater, the Adamantine dragon can see that the creature is incredibly long; at least 95 ft in coiled length. The creature by this point tried wrapping its spiked body around the dragon, wanting to drag him down.

Subject: Re: Breaking from the Shell Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 21:59

Smarag took a similar approach in avoiding being swept up in the wave, a few healthy wing beats put him several feet about the water. He looked over at Saren, she looked tired; All that electricty. A self-assuring cough, and he made for the creature, to find what aid he could for the Adamantine.

The creature seemed to be coiling around him; to Smarag, the situation looked dire. He swooped in low, picking up speed, pulling mist from the waters surface as he made a break and flapped for the creature. He landed and clutched with razor claws tightly, and biting into the creatures hide.