Thread: (loneiysong) Dealing with Dragons (MaximalCrazy)

The guise of night covered her tracks, and along her path, she could ride without interruption. The cave itself looked ominous and uninviting, the air seeming even colder within to the point where the guest of the cave could see her own breath before her. Water dripped from the cave's ceiling, some droplets sizzling in submission to the flame upon her torch. Stalagmites dotted the interior of the cafe, some hanging dangerously from above as they continued to drip water on to the cave floor. One could at least be thankful that the cave didn't reek of some foul stench or decaying carcass, although as the Princess progressed further in, an animal's bones lay in a chewed mess against the cavern wall. The bones were pearly white, picked clean by some hungry beast. And considering what beast the Princess knew of, such a feat would be easy for it. Her call for help was first met with complete silence. She only had the dancing flame and embers as her only company. Suddenly though, a scaled face and muzzle came out from the darkness and crossed her personal boundaries, a pair of dark, emerald green eyes with a slitted iris in each staring upon the face of the human who dared trespass in his home. A single growl that released a sound of displeasure came from the beast's throat, its head rearing back as the Princess's torch would catch a clawed arm raise up and them slam into the ground. Instantly, several torches along the wall came to life, bursting into flames and lighting the large room that was the dragon's nest. Immediately, shimmering coins dotted the ground along with jewels and sealed chests. Platinum pieces, silver trinkets and goblets, diamond and ruby jewelry, any sort of treasure imaginable was scattered upon the floor. Yet, considering the vast size of the room, to any other dragon, this treasure trove was laughable and pathetic. And still, the mighty dragon before her guarded it and took pride in it. Said dragon was like a giant in comparison to her size. It remained on all fours, a slender neck topped off with a rather large, broad head. Its horns were straightened back, though curved ever so slightly at its tips. Its scale were a magnificent white, almost silver. His torso was packed with draconic muscle, no doubt heavy and capable of crushing a human to a pulp with all that weight. Wings sprouted from his upper back, stretching out widely with black, webbed membrane between the bones. And finally, a thick, long tail rested upon the ground, its tip idly wagging like that of a feline's with minimum interest. A human? Coming to me for help? Its muzzle parted to speak in such a condescending tone, eyes narrowing in boredom. It even had the nerve to yawn before her, making no attempt to cover its mouth. Oh how the times have taken such a humorous turn to grant me the audience of human princess, begging me for aid. Hah. The tall beast reared its head in a scoff, leaning in again, the reflection of her torch shimmering in his eyes. I jest, Princess Elena. I am far from amused, and you have roused me from my slumber. It is already a nuisance that I have to deal with you bickering humans and your petty war. He sneered, pulling back and soon laying down, wrapping his tail around his form and looking away from her. I even lack the blood lust to devour you on the spot. He said, his wing unfurling and making a 'shoo' motion. Be gone. I was having the most delicious dream of a farm filled with meaty cows.