The weird exchange of glances was freaking Tyrann out a little. That was, until he remembered Saxon's huge crush on Adrah as adolescents. He decided to have a little fun with this.
"Saxon, do you remember the major crush you had on Adrah when you were adolescents?" Tyrann smirked, a smile that was frightening like his sister's. Saxon's face went white again, and he awkwardly stared at Adrah as she turned to look at him too. Saxon wasn't the only one who liked to humiliate once in a while.
Tyrann got lost in his thoughts for a moment. 'Crushes....females, wives...Kit....oh wait KIT!' His mind blew apart, realizing it was nearing the end of the week and he must return for the laying of his eggs. Suddenly, the fairly placid dragon became a hurricane.
"Oh my Draco! It is time for me to return to my colony, for the laying of my hatchlings should be taking place shortly. I cannot not miss it, for surely my wife would have my head." Tyrann exclaimed. "I do not expect for any of you to come along, but if you wish to do so, please I would love to have you." With statement and proposal made, Tyrann looked to Saxon who nodded his head eagerly.
"Why yes! The Cove Colony was actually the last stop on my journey." Saxon agreed nonchalantly. "Wait you have a wife? And kids?" You're only ten years older than me! Which is practically nothing...I have to come along." Saxon spazzed just a little. Adrah only nodded her head and Tyrann was happy she had agreed to join them.
"Your wings should be okay to fly. The nurse who has been taking care of you told me the injuries weren't life threatening and you should be okay by now to go actually." Tyrann informed Adrah, something he probably should've done earlier. Suddenly, Tyrann remembered Cynder. "Oh, and we must find Cynder. I haven't a clue where she's gotten off to..." Tyrann was walking out the door and pushed it open, only to hear an "ow" in response. He used his slender neck to peer behind the door to see Cynder, all smushed up and face plastered to the wall. The situation was extremely comical.
"Um, Cynder. How long have you been standing there?" Tyrann inquired but stopped her before she could talk. "Nevermind, I don't even want to know..." The red dragon pinched his brows again. "...You're coming with us to my colony for the laying of me and my mate's eggs." Tyrann ordered, yet Cynder really didn't seem to have any problem with that. The red dragon was certain she was thinking of all the food she'd get.
Tyrann quickly said goodbye to Estelle and tried to find Tungsten but the elusive blue lizard was no where to be found. He decided he had to leave him behind for now.
It took Tyrann and his friends two and a half days to make it back to his domain. Adrah had to stop a couple times to give her injured body a break but other than that there were no set backs. Tyrann surely understood her need for a breather. Soon, they were arriving upon the Great Southern Gate of the Cove Colony. A row of guards stood watch along the wall, archers above them in the guard towers. Recognizing their king and his friends, they quickly allowed them to enter.
Quickly, the salty sea air filled their lungs and the chirping of seagulls put everyone at ease. The city below the castle was busy and lively, merchants and traders making their rounds at this time of year. Some hatchlings ran across their path, happily playing with a toy.
Tyrann was happy to be home, his castle marvelously taken care of. Thankfully, the Great Hall was spotless as the sun shone in on the onyx marble floors from the avian access windows in the top of the hall. His castle was magnificent, a true testiment to architecture. It was Victorian and gotchic at the same time, but also pulled off a very elven feel in the way the marble was crafted into structures. The king walked in first, then Adrah, then Saxon, and lastly Cynder.
"Kit? Kitsune my love! I have returned! Please come down, we have guests. Old friends of mine." Tyrann shouted as his voice echoed in the mighty castle atop the seaside cliff, awaiting the appearance of his beautiful Queen.