Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:15:09 -0400
From: Tripp Savidge <trippsavidge@gmail.com>
Subject: Dancing with the Dragon, Chapter 37: Oh, So Green

This is a work of fiction and contains scenes of explicit gay sex. Any
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Dancing with the Dragon: Chapter 37, Oh, So Green, Copyright 2018 Tripp
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Dancing with the Dragon
Chapter 37: Oh, So Green
by Tripp Savidge


*   Scene 1   *

Skye gripped the arms of the seat as the shuttle began to rumble and
vibrate. The buildings appeared to be much closer than they should be and
he saw a strange strobing blue light when he glanced out the window. When
he looked closer, he saw the platform beneath the shuttle had concentric
circles of light illuminating from the center outward and then repeating.

The shuttle jerked, and there was a loud thunk then whooshing. A chime
sounded, and the ship seemed to calm. The other guys started getting up
and stretching, many looking over at Skye in concern.

"You okay?" Garrett asked putting a hand on Skye's arm. The contact alone
was enough for him to get a hold of his nerves.

"Yeah." Skye stood and looked around. He hadn't brought much with him
into the cabin, just a satchel. Dillon had packed most of his belongings.

"Skye, we'll have four of the guards go on ahead and make sure the unit
is secure. Once they give us the all clear, the rest of us will go in.
You and River - AND your mates, need to stay with the guards. Got it?"
Mica said giving Skye one of the most serious looks Skye had ever seen on
his friend.

"Got it. Who is going first?"

"Chaz, Corbin, Leesai, and Jos," Mica answered.

"Oh," Skye said starting to get butterflies. Oh, God. Please let them be
safe. Skye didn't know what he'd do if anything happened. They waited a
few minutes before Mica returned with a smile on his face.

"All clear. Corbin says you're going to love it."

Skye took a deep breath and followed his men. He walked down the ramp,
half paying attention to where he put his feet as the sights and sounds
around him kept pulling his attention. He could hear music, conversation,
and the rumble and whir of all of the shuttles and cars flying by.
Everywhere he looked there were unusual skyscrapers and illuminated signs
and hollos fighting to get his attention.

Skye slipped and found himself hugged into Garrett's chest. "Might wanna
watch where you're going, babe."

"Sorry." Skye pulled back and looked down, surprised to see the platform
was wet. The blue lights had lowered to a moderate glow and weren't
pulsating anymore. He noticed that he did not feel any wind or rain, but
he could see it raining around them.

"The platform is surrounded by an environmental force-field. But we need
to move along. There are likely other guests and shuttles waiting," Venci
said nudging Skye forward toward a large set of metal-like doors.

As they moved closer, the doors slid back, allowing them to enter what
appeared to be a utilitarian airlock. Once everyone was in, the doors
closed with a loud metallic thud. Inner doors slid open revealing an
ornate hallway.

Skye and the others made their way down the hall, which emptied into a
very simple but elegant rotunda. There were several other hallways
leading away like spokes on a wheel. The center of the space had a
silver, shimmering column disappearing into the center of the dome above.

"Wow." Skye turned and looked up and around the futuristic space.

"This way," Venci called. He'd done something and a section of the column
had opened revealing what Skye could only guess was a lift. Once everyone
was in, Venci turned and gave Skye a comforting smile. "Quit worrying.
The resort uses a private entrance for its important guests. This will
take us directly to our floor without having to interact or even see any
of the other guests."

"Oh," Skye said looking around what appeared to be a perfectly smooth
room. Any sign of doors or openings was gone. He didn't see any controls
or buttons either. Skye sensed movement, but it wasn't just a sense of
moving up and down but sometimes sideways.

"Please confirm security clearance," a voice echoed around them.

Venci put his hand on the wall of the lift, and the wall around his touch
glowed slightly. He saw Skye's look of confusion. "Any of you could have
done it, we all have clearance to the floor. Wouldn't hurt though for
people to test it to make sure. Sometimes even the best places make
mistakes when programming."

Skye nodded and then jumped a little when the wall beside him slid open.
He could have sworn the door was on the other side when they entered.

"Jumpy aren't you, bro?" River asked giving Skye a shoulder bump as he
walked out of the lift.

Skye stepped into what appeared to be another lobby. It was modern and
elegant with backlit panels that glowed along the walls. In the center of
the room was an abstract sculpture and fountain, the water cascading over
the plains of the metallic and glass piece collected in a glowing pool at
the base.

On the opposite wall, there was an opening into a large space that was
dimly lit. Skye could see the shadows of furniture and some people moving
around. He lowered his shields and reached out with his mind. His intent
was to make sure all of his wing were accounted for, what he wasn't
expecting was to find Braden. Or that his assistant would be walking
quickly his way, overflowing with joy and lust at the site of Skye. He
also picked up another presence, but before he could explore, Braden was
there.

"Sir, welcome to Caris," Braden said.

"That's no greeting," Skye responded pulling Braden into a tight hug.
Skye's dragon purred at the contact, and without even thinking, Skye
found himself scanning his wing-mate for injuries or problems. Meanwhile,
his dragon was reminding him how warm and voluptuous Braden felt in his
arms and how long it had been since they'd been intimate. Something his
dragon wanted Skye to remedy.

Skye stepped back, feeling his dragon object strongly. He was very aware
both he and Braden were very aroused, and the evidence was quite apparent
in their trousers. "Good to see you again. I wasn't expecting you to be
here."

"Venci thought there would be enough going on that you could use both of
us. The suite is all set, and I had the resort bring up some refreshments
in case anyone needed something before retiring. I know it's late, but
you had a long trip."

"Thank you. So is there space for all of us?" Skye asked while his dragon
whispered in his mind.

'I can think of uses for both of them...'

Venci laughed. "There are more than enough rooms. No one has to share
unless they'd like to."

"I'll coordinate rooms and get everyone assigned," Braden said before
moving on to begin asking who wanted their own sleeping room and who
wanted to share.

Garrett put his arm around Skye's waist as they moved into the suite. Now
that he had a chance to think again, Skye tried to identify the other
presence. They entered what had to be the main living space, a large open
area with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the cityscape. A large
seating area was to the right, and on the left, a huge dining table with
the food Braden had mentioned. A small boy was silhouetted against the
night at the windows. All that really stood out was his bright white,
spiked hair.

Skye was wondering why there would be a young boy and reached out,
confused as the vision and the mind he touched didn't match.

"Raise lighting twenty percent," Garrett spoke aloud.

The lights brightened, and the boy turned causing Skye to catch his
breath. A psion? The blue skin and large eyes left no doubt, even if the
mind he'd felt hadn't already told him.

"Wow, Father, you were right. He is hot as fuck," the boy said. "But
where's mine?"

"Skye, did you see how big this place is? It's fucking huge, and the
views are incredible and what the..." River stopped as if a bucket of
cold water had been thrown on him. Nik stood next to him, staring at the
visitor.

"Hello, sexy," the new psion said walking up - his gaze very clearly
focused on River and pointedly ignoring Nik.

"Slow down, Beck. Let's do introductions first," Kwill said entering the
room with his usual take-charge attitude.

"Kwill?" Skye began.

**Just relax, all is good. Let me speak to the group, so I only have to
do this once,** Kwill mentally said to Skye.

"Everyone, I'd like to present Beckus, or as he prefers, 'Beck.' He is my
son, and I hope the future partner of Prince River. That is, if Skye and
River approve."

"What about me?" Nik asked.

"That's for you and River to work out. It's no different than my
relationship with Skye, and Garrett has adapted," Kwill said.

"Don't fight it, little brother, trust me. The benefits far outweigh the
irritation," Garrett added.

"You're old enough to have a son?" Skye asked Kwill, looking at the young
psion, or rather 'Beck' and thinking he looked to be the same age as
Kwill.

"I'm old enough to have grandsons, though I don't," Kwill said with an
accusing glance at his son.

"I've been busy," Beck responded with a shrug.

**Skye, I think this is business for you and River. Nik's about to fall
asleep on his feet. I'm going to check things out and help get him
settled. Let me know if you need me,** Garrett sent before pulling Nik
away.

**I always need you, but go ahead.**

"I can assure you both that while he can be a bit unrestrained at times,
Beck is very skilled and well trained. As my son, I thought he might have
an easier time assimilating into your wing. We have very similar tastes
and have worked together in the past. Another psion might cause more
conflict, not accepting that I am bonded to the leader," Kwill explained.

"Their minds are closed, Father," Beck said looking back and forth
between Skye and River.

**You okay with this river?** Skye asked his brother, making sure to
block everyone else from picking up their mental conversation.

**Shit if I know. Can you read his mind or whatever and see if he's
legit?**

**I can, but what I wanted to know is if you're okay having a psion? You
know what it's like with Kwill. I imagine Beck will be in your head more
than you might like. Kwill sure is.**

**But he helps you right? It's what platinums 'did' once upon a time.**

**That's what they've told us.**

Kwill spoke just as Skye and River paused. "I've trained them both, Beck.
They can shield their thoughts from us or anyone else. I assure you they
are both more than capable of telepathy. They've been speaking to each
other since you made yourself known."

Skye was surprised that Kwill was still speaking out loud. He watched as
Beck moved closer to River, looking up into his eyes. A big smile lit his
face.

"They could be twins..."

"The physical resemblance in human form is very strong; however, their
dragons and their powers are quite different."

"I may not be able to read his mind, but his body likes me," Beck said
pointing to a pronounced bulge in River's pants.

"That doesn't mean anything. With the change, I'm hard all the time,"
River scoffed.

"Go ahead and let him in River. The sooner you two mentally speak the
sooner we'll know if you can work together." While River and Beck began
their mental dialog, Skye used the distraction as a chance to dive deeper
into the new psion's thoughts.

**Well?** Kwill asked Skye.

**Geez, Kwill. Are you sure it's not like throwing fuel on the fire? I
thought a psion is supposed to help us control our beast and our magic -
you know, ground us?**

**That's correct."

**But what I'm picking up from Beck... goodness... he's horny, brash, and
ready to break all the rules. He loves a fight almost as much as good
sex.**

**You mean a good fuck. I know my son, Skye. And while that's true, he
knows how to pick his fights and weighs the odds carefully before
engaging. Do you think River would accept anything different?**

**Good point. But you're sure Beck can help him? That he'd be a good
match?**

**As sure as I can be about anything. It's not like I can see the future
and the records from the past are a bit vague. But since we'll both be in
the same wing, it will be smoother if the other psion and I can work well
together and not be at odds.**

**Isn't that less likely with your son?**

**Psion's relationships between fathers and sons are very different from
humans. That won't be a problem.**

Skye looked back at River and Beck. They were still deep in conversation
but seemed to be hitting it off well.

"River, if you're okay with Beck, you should bond him. The sooner you do,
the less risk we have of being sensed by other psions," Skye said.

"What? Me? I thought you needed to bond him - you know, to bring him into
the wing?"

"He's you're 'Jiminy' you have to bond him."

"Actually, you both do. River needs to bond him first, then you bond him
to bring him into the wing," Kwill explained.

"But I don't know how. I've never..." River said looking a little
panicked.

"I'll help you, if your mate is still awake, maybe he can join in," Beck
said taking River's hand.

Skye was again struck by how much the psions resembled young boys -
physically at least because knowing what was in their mind left him no
doubt that they weren't young or innocent. Beck turned to him, and his
gaze went from Skye's toes to his head before returning to his crotch.

"Don't worry pretty boy, you're next." The look from Beck alone made Skye
blush, but the thoughts made him wonder if this was the right decision
after all. Geez, and I thought Kwill was bad.

Skye found Venci and Braden at the large table with a number of screens
on display, hanging in mid-air, illuminating his assistants in an odd
green glow.

"Did you need us, sir?" Braden asked looking up.

"Just wondering what you were up to."

"We're finalizing the schedule and arrangements for the next few days. If
we want this to look legitimate, we have to do it right, make sure all
the right people know and most importantly know how to dress you up."
Venci spoke while barely moving his eyes from the screens.

"Dress me up?"

"Each of the venues you'll be visiting has its own vibe. We want to make
sure we show you and your brother off to your best advantage." Venci
glanced up and looked at Skye. "We may need you to help with Garrett and
Nik. They aren't always the most cooperative."

"Sure. Have either of you seen Dillon?" Skye hadn't noticed his men
eating, but from what remained on the table, it must have been popular -
whatever it was.

Braden smiled and nodded his head toward the seating area. "He's passed
out on the couch. I think he fell asleep the second he sat down. I wasn't
sure where he'd want to be so I had his trunk delivered to your room."

"Um... which room is that?"

"Go down that hallway, first door on the right. It's one of four 'master
suites,' and I thought it had the best views. If you want to change there
are two others still available. River and Nik have the last."

"Why didn't you assign someone else to those if they're nice?"

"Really? And how would we pick which guards got preferential treatment?
No. Everyone else's room is a very nice, standard room," Venci
interjected.

"Well, I think we're going to crash. I'm tired and tomorrow will be a
long day."

"You want us to send Dillon when he wakes up?"

"Nah, I'll carry him." Skye walked over to the sleeping elf and ran his
fingers over his forehead moving the auburn strands. You are so pretty.
What would I do without you? Skye thought as he gently lifted the
sleeping man over his shoulder. Dillon was tall enough that it was
awkward, but once he had him positioned, Skye had no difficulty carrying
him.

Skye found his room and his mate, a sure indication he was in the right
place. Garrett was digging through one of their bags, pulling out his kit
to get ready for bed.

"Hey, can you pull the covers down?" Skye asked.

He lay Dillon on the bed and began removing his shoes. Then pulled off
his pants and shirt before tucking the naked elf under the sheet.

"He must be tired. He didn't even wake up," Garrett said looking over
Skye's shoulder.

"Can't blame him." Skye turned and looked around the room - a little
confused. "Braden said we had a great view. I don't see anything." Skye
looked at the glass walls which appeared to be totally black.

"I put them on night mode. While no one can see in, the lights and
reflections from all those holo vids and the traffic will keep you
awake."

"Night mode?"

"What a newbie. It blacks out the windows. I can set it to revert when
we're ready to get up in the morning." Garrett walked into the bath,
looking over his shoulder. "You gonna get ready?"

"Yeah." Skye grabbed his kit and joined his mate. "Garrett, have you
noticed that everyone seems a little more... I don't know... horny
lately?"

"Yes. Kwill and I were talking about it. He thinks it's because of
River."

"I feel about the same, but then I'm not sure I'd notice."

"Kwill doesn't think River's affecting you, just the rest of us. He
thinks River is broadcasting his lust through the bonds. If you haven't
noticed your brother's need for sex has passed even yours."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Skye felt a bit dissed by his mate. Sure
the change had made him a little needy, but it wasn't that out of line
with what Garrett shared from his own youth.

"Hey, it wasn't an insult." Garrett pulled Skye into his arms, leaning up
against the sink. "Every dragon's needs go up with the change. Yours was
just more particular on who, with the whole magic and bonding stuff, but
you've only needed a little more sex than what I'd consider usual. River?
Shit, that boy is up to ten or twelve times a day. No wonder Nik is
exhausted. And, unlike you, he's none too particular on who. Or maybe
since they're already all wing-mates, it doesn't matter."

"Did Kwill tell you it was a problem?"

Garrett laughed. "No, but he did think it would help River connect with
Beck. He says his son has a very large appetite."

"I'm too tired for all this."

Garrett kissed him. "It will all still be here tomorrow. Let's get some
sleep."


*   Scene 2   *

Skye wasn't ready to wake up, but he'd already felt Garrett moving and
could see the sun trying to sneak through his eyelids. He opened his eyes
and screamed.

"Holy shit, Kwill! Don't do that!" Skye was gasping for breath and trying
to get his heart to slow down. Kwill's large dark eyes were only inches
from his face when he opened his eyes.

**Do what? I was appreciating how beautiful and innocent you look in
sleep.**

"Everything okay?" Garrett asked from the doorway to the bath.

"Yeah, fine. Kwill just scared the crap out of me." Skye wondered how he
hadn't felt Kwill's weight or noticed his thoughts. Maybe I'm more tired
and stressed than I thought. Skye nudged his dragon, who seemed to be
ignoring the whole situation.

'Resting until something interesting happens. Our psion is hardly a
threat,' Skye's dragon said before falling silent again.

**You have some business to attend to. Best to take care of things before
we get busy and have to rescue Ril,** Kwill sent.

"What business?" Skye asked realizing that though he wasn't a big guy,
Kwill still had him pinned to the bed. While he could easily lift and
toss the man aside, that seemed rash given that he wasn't being hurt.
What was worse was that Skye was naked and the sheet was all bunched up
on the other side of the bed. Kwill was using that to his advantage.

**Oooooo. Wanna fuck me?** Kwill teased rubbing himself up and down
Skye's morning wood.

"Stop."

**But you don't want me to stop. Remember, I'm in your head, I know. All
I have to do is slide down my pants, and we could do things. You don't
need to pretend with me. I know I turn you on. I know that dark little
secret hiding away.**

"Kwill..."

**It turns you on, thinking I'm so sweet and innocent and you're
corrupting me. Fucking me, filling me with your seed, using my body for
your pleasure. Turning me into your own little pleasure boy.**

"Please, Kwill," Skye pleaded covering his hands with his face.

**Why aren't you speaking mind to mind, my love?**

"So what's this business?" Skye asked ignoring Kwill's question and
pushing the dark thoughts away.

**Too intimate? Really? Mmmm. I'll have to remember that. You, my sweet
dragon, need to bond Beck. He needs to be a part of the wing, and the
sooner he's connected to you the better.**

"Why?"

**Strengthens his ability to shield out other psions for one, it also
connects him directly to the wing-mates. We need all the help we can get
if we're going to be successful. You do want to save Rilien, don't you?**
Kwill leaned in and licked along Skye's neck, causing him to gasp.

"Stop... please. I can't think when you do that. And of course I want to
rescue Ril. You don't need to play dirty."

**Oooo, dirty? I can do that. I really expected to bring Beck to you
sooner. He just woke up. But, you'll be glad to know River bonded him
very successfully. So well, in fact, they both passed out. I'm so proud
of them. I don't think Beck had acclimated his body to having that much
human seed at once. **

"I thought we weren't human anymore?" Skye said trying to wiggle out from
under Kwill, only to find him matching his moves and rubbing against him
erotically.

**You aren't. More of a hybrid, but your seed is still completely human.
Your eggs though are completely dragon.**

Skye stopped trying to escape. "Fine."

**That's a good dragon. I'll bring him to you.** Kwill slid down Skye's
body, stopping on the way to take his cock into his mouth and give him a
good suck. Kwill smiled devilishly before releasing him with a "plop."

"You want me to hang around?" Garrett asked coming back into the room and
giving Skye a morning kiss.

"I don't know. I'm back to feeling like everything is out of my control.
I'm happy for River and all. I even think that I'll like Beck. It's
just... I don't know... Kwill is in my head, I can't keep secrets, and he
knows exactly what to say and do to rattle me."

"It's okay to be attracted to him, Skye. No matter what your mind is
filling in, Kwill is no innocent, and you're not corrupting him. The
guy's older than your grandfather, he's probably got more experience than
both of us combined."

"But he looks-"

Garrett interrupted him before he could finish. "Don't even say it. Every
predator has a way of camouflaging. Kwill's is his appearance. But never
forget my love, he is a predator, and that's also why he's a good partner
for you. I'm going to pass on Beck. I want to go talk to the guys and see
if we can start figuring out strengths and weaknesses of our team and I
want to make sure I agree with who they have attending you for the
different outings."

"Chicken," Skye snorted.

Garrett turned and pushed Skye back on the bed, kissing him hard. **No.
Just prioritizing. From what I saw of Beck, I think I'll get many chances
for 'intimacy' for many years to come.**

Skye grumbled. "Yeah, that's exactly what I'm afraid of." He reached down
and grabbed the sheet, attempting to untangle it and cover himself before
Beck arrived. He'd just managed to cover himself when the door slid open,
and Kwill pushed Beck into the room.

"Have fun seducing him!" Kwill yelled before the door slid closed.

Skye looked at Beck with fresh eyes. Okay, yes, he's adorable, even
pretty, but with an edge. Skye thought waiting for Beck to move or say
something.

**Can we use telepathy?** Beck asked.

**Sure. Kwill speaks mind to mind most of the time. I'm not sure how he
decides when to speak out loud. Once we've completed the bond, it will be
easier to use telepathy with all the wing-mates.**

**Why is that?**

**Sort of like dragon bond-mates. I don't know. Maybe it puts us all on
the same brain channel or something. They can't use telepathy with each
other unless Kwill or I facilitate, but they can initiate and join in
telepathic conversations.** Skye had a fleeting thought, wondering if
River's telepathy would get stronger as he came into his powers.

**That will be a relief. Spoken conversation is cumbersome and vague.**

**So, it went well with River?**

Beck lifted his large eyes and looked at Skye. He wondered if the psion
was blushing - it was really hard to tell on blue skin.

**Very well, yes. We are very suited to each other and will make a good
pairing. His appetites are... impressive.**

Skye laughed. **That part's new. We're guessing he just came into a new
power as part of his change. Both of us are still adjusting to becoming
platinums, and since no one can tell us what to expect, each revelation
is a surprise.**

**Thank you for trusting me. I don't know if you realize what a
tremendous gift this is.**

**I think I do, but I also know it comes with risks. Have you given
thought to how you'd like me to bond with you?**

**Yes.** Beck gave a big smile and began undressing.

Skye bit at his bottom lip in nervousness. He'd hoped that Beck wouldn't
affect him. That hope was quickly dashed as soon as he saw Beck's smooth
muscled chest. He was as lean and defined as Kwill, with dark blue
nipples that begged to be sucked. When he slid off his trousers, Skye
almost drew blood from his lip. Beck was beautiful and well endowed. He
had a notable Adonis Belt that framed his dark black triangle of pubes
perfectly. His cock was thick and pointing straight up.

**Are you going to tell me?** Skye asked trying to mask how turned on as
he was.

**Remove the sheet first.** Beck pulled his tail around and pulled back
the tuft, revealing his phallus. Skye's eyes went wide as he realized
that Beck's was much larger than Kwill's and rivaled Garrett's dick in
size.

**Your brother found it very satisfying. I think you will too,** Beck
said as he climbed on the bed and pulled the sheet back that Skye had
neglected and left in place.

Beck made no secret of looking over Skye thoroughly. **Similar, yes. But
also different. You are more muscled which surprises me. I expected the
protector would be more so.** Beck reached out and ran his hand up Skye's
shaft. **You are also larger.** His eyes came up to meet Skye's and a
smile spread across his face.

**What?** Skye asked keeping his shields up. He wasn't sure he was ready
to share quite everything with Beck. He was also pretty sure he and River
were of similar size - he'd asked.

**Drop those thick shields and you'd know. But I'll tell you anyway. I
was thinking how good this will feel inside me. While I enjoy taking a
human orally, I much prefer having the seed fucked into me. It absorbs
more slowly but lasts longer.**

**Oh,** Skye responded. He'd assumed all psions liked sucking dick. It
never occurred that they'd each have their own preferences. But, in
hindsight, that was a stupid assumption he told himself. Dragon, are you
awake for this?

'I will be when you do something interesting,' the deep voice rumbled in
his mind.

**That tickled,** Beck said looking at Skye curiously.

**What?**

**A deep rumbling vibration that sent a tingle to my dick. Were you
speaking with your dragon?**

**Um... yes.**

**I wonder what it would feel like if you weren't shielding me out. You
think I'd hear him? Does Kwill?**

**I honestly don't know. It's never come up.**

**I hope that someday you trust me enough to be with me and not shield.
Our skills are greatly enhanced by our mental connection to our dragons.
The pleasure I can give is as much mental as it is physical.**

**Give me time, I'm sure you'll worm your way in. Besides I'm not your
dragon, River is.**

Beck gave a mental snicker that sent shivers through Skye. **Oh, I plan
on worming my way in very deep indeed. Deep enough to make you scream.
And you're wrong. You will be my dragon. Once we're bonded, I will be as
attuned to you as I am River. I will be as attentive as Kwill and learn
your fantasies, what you like, and what makes you cry out in pleasure.
But I should also warn you, I'm very competitive.**

**Meaning?** Skye asked nervously.

**I expect to be as skilled in bed as any of your lovers and with the
possible exception of your bond-mate, able to satisfy you like no
other.**

**Um... shouldn't that be Kwill?**

Beck smiled and climbed on top of Skye. He slid his hands up Skye's chest
and teased his nipples. **Maybe. What if you had two psions giving you
their undivided attention?** Beck leaned down and sucked Skye's nipple
into his mouth.

"Oh, shit..." Skye's back arched and his body quivered.

**Oh, and don't forget to bond me when you orgasm. River forgot several
times, and we had to keep repeating.**

Oh, crap. Oh, crap. Skye thought about poking his dragon but knew it
wasn't necessary as soon as the thought came to mind. He could feel the
beast rubbing up against him, moving under his skin, his scales sliding
along his nerve endings. Beck's mouth and hands seemed to be everywhere
at once. Skye's nipples were sending shock waves to his cock, and his ass
was begging to be fucked. Skye couldn't help but lift himself and expose
his most vulnerable bits.

Skye's dragon was pleading with him to let Beck past his shields. He
wanted to "feel" the psion's mind. Skye relented and cried out as his
pleasure doubled in an instant. He looked down to see the beautiful young
psion smiling as he slid himself down onto Skye's cock, taking him deep
into his slender ass. He just started to sense how incredible it felt
when Beck pushed his large tale phallus inside Skye's ass. That thick
dick was sliding inside him and filling him like it belonged there.

'Pull our magic,' the dragon voice prompted. 'He is very skilled, and I
feel our pleasure ebbing.'

Skye was having trouble even breathing. There wasn't a part of him that
wasn't swooning in overwhelming pleasure. If the build-up was any
indicator, the climax was likely to hit his whole wing. He managed to
gather his magic and absently kept pulling until he couldn't hold any
more power. Skye grabbed onto Beck's lean hips, slamming into him over
and over as Beck did the same to Skye's ass. The tight silky tunnel
stroked him perfectly.

Skye screamed as the orgasm hit him. It felt like his whole body was
exploding into the psion. He didn't feed his magic to his partner as much
as let go and let it explode with his seed. He felt it pound through
Beck, filling him and claiming him. When his last eruption pumped deep
into the tight blue ass. Skye fell back onto the bed. He closed his eyes
and let the euphoria take him. Oh... wow... that was awesome.

"Hey, you doing okay in there?" the voice asked. It seemed so far away,
and Skye tried to figure out who it was. It was familiar and made him
feel all warm inside, but he couldn't remember.

"Come on, baby. Time to rise and shine."

Warm, soft lips grazed across Skye's, and he kissed back. He reached up
sliding his fingers into the silky, thick hair. Skye opened his eyes and
drank in the sight of his mate. With Garrett's help, he sat up.

"Guess I should have stayed." Garrett ran his hand over Beck's sleeping
body, then let his fingers caress the spiked hair.

"Why?" Skye asked as he started feeling a little more like himself.

Garrett leaned in and kissed Skye. "Because you pulled me in any way. I
almost fell out of my chair and had to crawl to a corner and ride it out.
Then I had to take another shower and get fresh clothes. I wasn't the
only one."

Skye felt bad but still snickered. He picked up the mental image of
Garrett thrashing in the corner in rapturous orgasm while others watched.
"Why didn't you shield?"

Garrett glanced away guiltily. Skye could feel it. "It felt good and
started slow enough I thought I'd be fine. Then you started pulling my
magic, waking up my dragon and he wasn't about to miss it."

"Sorry. Shit... you said you weren't the only one?"

"Not sure what it tells us, but you pulled on River, Mica, and Corbin. I
saw Mica and Corbin's reaction - they were sitting across from me. They
both groaned and then grabbed onto each other like drowning men. If I
weren't so caught up in my own experience, it would have been hot to
watch those two. Last I saw before I went under was them kissing like
they were going to eat each other alive."

"River?"

"Nik told me when he came to get help and found out what was going on. He
was afraid River was having a seizure, but he knew from their bond it was
pleasure."

Skye dragged himself into the shower and let the warm water revive him.
He would have preferred if Garrett had joined him, but he could also
acknowledge they had things to do. By the time he regrouped with the
others, everyone appeared to have recovered.

Braden and Venci pointed him to food and explained that the resort was
preparing all of their meals and delivering them to the suite's butler's
pantry. For security and privacy reasons, Skye's team was handling the
rest.

"Braden will attend with you. He's already spoken to the gallery
management and made arrangements. No expectations other than viewing the
art and having a few publicity photos taken with the new exhibit," Venci
said as he straightened Skye's collar and brushed his lapels.

Compared to many of the things he'd been dressed in, today's was
conservative. A dark ivory tailored suit with a long jacket. Fortunately,
dragons didn't usually do ties. The shirt had a high, ornate collar
instead.

"We decided since both you and River are going, we could get away with
six guards. Any more would raise suspicion." Garrett gave Skye a good
look as he spoke. "A bit boring for my tastes. It hides too much."

"Have you heard anything?" Skye asked.

"No, not yet.

The day was fairly quiet. Skye and River visited an art museum as a
courtesy to an artist friend of Pater's. Skye had left the decisions on
which guards would accompany him to Mica. Garrett and Nik had both chosen
to remain at the rooms, and they'd decided that Dillon had to stay as
well - for his own safety.

Other than having his guards with him, Skye found that he forgot about
being on a strange planet. Maybe an art museum was a universal shared
experience? Other than unusual architecture and some high-tech security,
it could have been on Earth. Okay, maybe not the exhibits that immersed
you into an artificial reality of the artist's creative whims. He and
River agreed that some of those were just trippy.

The media hounds weren't too bad either. Maybe an art museum didn't
provide enough fodder for scandal and speculation. Sure there were lots
of strangers taking images and shouting questions, but between the
gallery's security and his own, they never got close enough to worry him.

Skye found the trip to and from the gallery much more interesting than
the exhibits. Even in the light of day, the city felt surreal. He and
River took turns pointing out strange sights to each other. The buildings
were so tall and so tightly packed together that the sun was only
apparent at the highest altitudes. When they flew lower, it was as dark
as night. Unlike the cities at home, there weren't sidewalks on the
street. There were no visible streets, and they wondered how the flying
vehicles had any clue where they were supposed to be.

River pointed out that there had to be some indicator because they
weren't all crashing into each other and stayed in neat lines.

"I'm not sure I'm ready to drive in that," Skye commented watching as
some of the cars changed lanes side to side as well as above and below.

"Maybe the cars drive themselves..." River said with his face pushed up
against the glass.

While there weren't open sidewalks, glass tubes connected all of the
buildings like an elaborate spider web. Some were wide boulevards with
trees and plantings inside, and others weren't much wider than the air
car. The clear coverings distorted the pedestrians, but they could still
see enough to know that there were a variety of lifeforms.

"There are so many people," Skye said feeling a little overwhelmed by the
sheer numbers.

"Yeah. Sorta glad we're up here. Remember that time Grandma and Pops took
us to Times Square?"

"When I was terrified and wouldn't let go of Pops, and you ran off to see
the 'painted ladies.'"

"Oh, God. I got in so much trouble," River laughed. "But that was the
first tip-off that I didn't go for girls. Geez, those sagging boobs
painted blue and hanging out there..." River shuddered.

"Wait? You knew then? You were what? Nine?"

River wagged his eyebrows. "Early bloomer."

Skye laughed and turned to watch the buildings zipping by as they flew.
"I'm not sure, but I think if you were on some of those walkways you
might see things that make those boobs look good."

Skye felt a tingling on the edge of his senses. He'd been shielding
heavily and let them drop just a little to see what was making him feel
off. It took only seconds to realize that River and the guards, were
aroused.

"Doubt it. Maybe some painted dicks? That could be cool. Speaking of
which, there's that huge one," River said.

Skye turned to look out River's side of the air car. Yup, the huge
illuminated penis. But that also meant they were close to the resort, and
sure enough the car began changing lanes, moving downward until they took
a turn and Skye saw one of the landing pads ahead. If River's getting
worked up, it's good we're close, he thought.

"Prince Skye, is this a human mating ritual? That your females paint
their breasts blue?" Leesai asked.

"Goodness, no. I was only ten at the time so Grandma wouldn't tell me
why. She covered my eyes and dragged River and me away. But I think it
was more about getting around the laws on what you could show in public."

"Interesting... on my home world, the men are expected to expose their
endowments so females can decide if they are interested."

River burst out laughing. "I like your world!"

"Um, no, that would get you arrested on Earth and would be considered...
inappropriate."

"You come from a strange planet, Prince Skye." Leesai turned away shaking
her head.

The air car set down on the platform with a mild bump. The guards exited
first and then escorted Skye and River back to their suite.

"You're back!" Nik shouted, grabbing River as soon as he stepped out of
the lift.

Skye watched as his brother took Nik in his arms, pinning him up against
the wall as they kissed. That is so sweet, he thought, then his smile
turned to a smirk as he saw River's hands slide into Nik's pants.

Skye walked past, resisting the temptation to say anything - not that
they'd have heard him or paid any attention anyway. He was just entering
the main living space when he was grabbed from behind.

"About time you got back," Garrett growled kissing up Skye's neck and
biting his ear.

"Did ya miss me?"

"Always," Garrett rumbled as his hand slid inside Skye's pants and
gripped his cock.

Okay, then - guess it's good I didn't say anything about Nik and River.
"G...Ga...Garrett?"

"Mmmm. I love your dick. It at least missed me," Garrett whispered
stroking Skye as he pressed against his back.

"What's gotten into you?" Skye asked extracting Garrett's hand and
turning around to face his mate.

"Nothing yet. But I'm workin' on it." Garrett moved in close and captured
Skye's mouth.

Oh, my. Skye felt Garrett's lust and need wash over him and opened
himself up to his mate. Garrett lifted him so that Skye wrapped his legs
around Garrett's waist and his arms around his neck as they continued to
kiss.

Skye fell on the bed as Garrett took him to their room and threw him. He
propped himself up on his elbows, ready to ask what was going on as he
watched his mate, quickly strip off his pants. His large cock bursting
free and pointing at Skye.

"What?" Skye began as Garrett climbed onto the bed, yanking Skye's pants
to his knees and straddling his hips. He positioned himself and with no
comment or apparent preparation, lowered himself over Skye's cock.

"Oh, gaaaawwwwwd," Skye moaned feeling the hot wet tunnel suck him in.
"Garrett..."

"Father Dragon, I needed this. Fuck me, baby. I need you to fill me and
fuck me hard!" Garrett didn't wait for a response before he began
slamming himself down onto Skye's shaft. "Yes, yes, yes... needed you
inside me."

Skye managed to catch his breath and ran his hands over Garrett's thighs,
gripping his hips and meeting his movements, lifting himself and sliding
in and out of his mate. He was surprised at how quickly Garrett had taken
him in - normally his love went for a little more seduction and foreplay.
But obviously he'd been thinking about it because his dragon hole was
already wet and ready.

Skye wrapped his hand around Garrett's cock and began stroking - he was
as hard as steel, and a steady stream of pre-cum was pouring out of his
slit. Skye used the sweet nectar as lube and began rubbing it over the
head and shaft as he stroked his mate. Garrett moaned and fucked himself
harder, slamming down onto Skye as if he couldn't get him deep enough.

Skye dropped his shields out of habit. He loved sharing the intimacy with
his partner and quickly got caught up in Garrett's feeling and what he
was sensing. He never remembered Garrett having such a strong need to be
fucked deep and hard - not that they hadn't done so, but the feeling was
different this time. Skye realized that while he might be the one whose
dick was doing the fucking - Garrett was very much in control.

"It's okay, Garrett. Use me. My body is yours," Skye encouraged.

Garrett growled, a deep rumbling that vibrated through his body and
Skye's causing Skye to moan and his dragon to come to the forefront.

'Our mate needs our seed,' the dragon voice said as if it was obvious.

Well, at this rate he's going to get it real soon. Skye continued
stroking Garrett as he rode and could feel Garrett's orgasm building as
quickly as his own. Garrett's eyes were already glowing, and his body
began to shimmer as his power built.

Skye pulled his own and fed it into Garrett, strengthening their bond and
making sure Garrett and his dragon knew they belonged to Skye. Garrett's
climax hit first, his cock throbbing as he shot stream after stream of
his dragon cream over Skye's chest and face. His ass muscles squeezed and
clenched, the flutter seemed to come from nowhere and burrowed into
Skye's shaft - making him cry out. It was pain and pleasure all mingled
as the flutter slid farther and farther inside his body searching out his
seed. Garrett's anal walls and nubs were constricting and milking Skye to
orgasm.

"Oh, God! Oh, God! Garrett!" Skye cried out as he erupted driving his hot
seed into the flutter. He could feel it swelling inside his dick,
struggling to keep up with how much his body was pumping out. Having his
cock squeezed inside and out made him see stars as the orgasm seemed to
go on and on. He cried and whimpered as his body began to shake at the
intensity - feeling both his climax as well as Garrett's.

Skye let himself sink into the bed and closed his eyes. Garrett gently
slid off and turned onto his side, pulling Skye with him.

"Please, baby. Need you back inside me."

Skye found his body slow to respond as he turned and positioned himself
against Garrett's back - surprised that he was still hard enough to push
back in.

"Mmmm... that's better. You belong inside me... always." Garrett's voice
sounded dreamy like he was already falling asleep.

Skye snuggled in, wrapping his arms around Garrett. He was torn between
wanting to nap and enjoy holding his mate and the sense that he needed to
figure out what was going on. Garrett wanting to bottom wasn't unusual,
but the "overwhelming need" certainly was and the emotions... so raw.

The feel of Garrett's warm muscled body and the afterglow of great sex
won out.

Skye woke to the gentle fingers combing through his hair.

"You need to wake up. You'll want to take a shower and cleaned up before
you dress for dinner," Dillon said.

Skye turned his head to look up at the elf, seated on the side of the
bed. His auburn hair in a tumble down to his shoulders, Dillon had what
Skye could only describe as a freshly fucked expression on his face. His
lips were swollen, and he had a blush coloring his milky white skin. Skye
took his free hand and reached up to run his fingers across Dillon's
lips. The other arm was somewhat pinned under Garrett.

Dillon blushed even more and turned his head away.

"Who was the lucky guy?" Skye whispered.

"Jayce," Dillon whispered silently enough that if it weren't for Skye's
telepathy, he wouldn't have picked it up.

"Way to go, Dillllllon," Skye teased. He didn't even realize the two had
noticed each other.

Skye extricated himself from Garrett, laying a kiss on his cheek before
turning and sitting up. "So tell me, how..."

"I honestly don't know. Jayce and I were just talking. We've never really
had time to get to know each other so just, you know, casual chatting. He
had just commented on you returning home and... then we were kissing
and... well, he dragged me to his room, and you can guess the rest."

Skye cupped Dillon's cheek and kissed him. "I'm kinda glad. You need more
than just me and Garrett taking care of you."

"The other guys watch out for me too, they just act more like big
brothers. Chris, Ril, and Willow don't treat me like that, but then
they're not here."


*   Scene 3   *

"Are you trying to choke me?" Garrett complained pulling at the collar of
the crisp white shirt.

"It's not that tight. Quit being a dragonling," Venci scolded. "Really,
Skye, how do you put up with this?"

"I usually resort to distraction - you know, squeeze his ass, play with
him..."

"Hmmm. I could do that."

"Stop, you two. Really, Skye. Why do Earth men tolerate this torture?"
Garrett asked as he pulled the black vest on and began buttoning.

"Because it looks good? I don't know. I'm not a fashion designer. If you
are going to something really formal, it is just expected that you wear a
tuxedo. These are a little more classic but, they haven't changed all
that much. Well except for when pops was a kid - then they were hideous
with ruffles and weird colors. But fortunately, black tie is still black
tie."

"And tell me again, why I have to wear this?"

"Prince Garrett, I have already explained. The restaurant, Emerald, has a
themed dress requirement. Earth vintage black tuxedos, with tails for
men, and for women floor length or flapper type dresses are required. It
is all part of the ambiance. They want guests to feel like they are in a
different place and time."

"Time of torture," Garrett muttered.

Skye turned to give Garrett a smart comeback and just stopped with his
mouth hanging open.

"What?"

"You look amazing," Skye said. He was a little afraid that Garrett would
look awkward given how muscled he was but the tux accentuated his "v"
torso with wide shoulders and narrow hips. His hair was pulled back in a
tight braid, making it look like he had short hair. His chiseled face and
coloring made him look like a vintage Hollywood star.

"Not as good as you, I'm sure," Garrett grumbled as he allowed Venci to
help with his jacket, smoothing out the lapels and adding the tiny rose-
like boutonniere.

"You both look amazing. I'm going to have a hard time concentrating, as
will almost every other person near you two."

"As long as River doesn't have another spell and put the whole crowd into
an orgy," Skye said. "Do you think it's safe for him to go out?"

"Kwill and Beck said he'd be fine. I think he got it out of his system.
For a few hours at least. I already talked to Mica, and if River feels
the 'need' coming on again, they'll get him out." Garrett came over and
picked up Skye's jacket to help him.

Skye looked up when he heard the door open.

"Well?" Gilian asked. She stood in the doorway wearing a floor-length
sapphire blue sequined dress.

"You look stunning," Skye said. Realizing how drastic the change was from
her normal wardrobe - which tended toward gender neutral or even
masculine. Her auburn hair was piled on top of her head in artfully-
arranged, loose curls.

"You don't have to look shocked, Garrett," Gilian said with a glare.

"It's just... I mean you don't..."

"What he's trying to say is that you don't usually emphasize your
feminine beauty. Gil, you truly look beautiful. That's a perfect color
for you."

"Thank you," Venci muttered.

Skye glanced at his assistant and saw him shrug. He knew Venci and Braden
had made all the arrangements and made sure everyone was appropriately
clothed. So far, the results were impressive. He looked back at Gilian
and started wondering what her brother would look like in that color. He
got hard just thinking about it. Note to self, Dillon needs a wardrobe in
sapphire blue.

"You said Gil and Jayce will be at our table?" Skye asked Venci.

"Yes. Chaz and I will sit with River and Nik. The remaining guards will
have to be outside the dining area, but we do have permission for them to
linger at the bar or in the lobby area. Our tables are in a prime
location, perfect for viewing the dinner show. To see as well as 'be
seen.'"

Well, with that company, who'd want to look at me? Skye thought. He'd
already seen Jayce and Chaz in their tuxes, and it was all he could do
not to put his hands on them. Maybe later he could help them "out" of
their tuxes.

Garrett snickered. **Rushing things aren't you, babe? Maybe you should
feed them before you try and strip them and get them into bed.**

**If I have to. You've got to agree, they looked really good,** Skye
mind-spoke to his mate.

**Yes. But they're not nearly as hot as you. I have my own plans for when
we get back.**

**Like what?**

"Ahem," Venci interrupted - his left brow trying to climb over his
forehead. "Whenever you're done..."

"Sorry," Skye said forgetting again how easily his wing-mates picked up
when he was using his telepathy. They might not be able to "hear" him or
understand, but they could almost always tell when he was doing it with
another brother.

"And why are we going here?" Garrett asked.

"You 'are' worse than a dragonling!" Venci scolded. "Because you and your
mate need to be seen in public. The restaurant recently completed a major
remodeling, and this is their grand re-opening. Great publicity for them
and for you. It isn't political, and the owners are very popular and
well-liked in Caris."

"Pater recommended it didn't he?" Garrett still sounded like he was
pouting.

"Yes, Prince Argos knows the owners and the head chef used to be employed
at the Palace," Venci explained.

"Some things don't change..." Garrett muttered.

"Love, why are you in such a mood?" Skye asked.

Garrett turned his dark bedroom eyes on Skye and gave a guilty smile. **I
don't want to go. I want to stay home and have food brought in and get
you naked... and...**

Skye felt his face heat up as he crossed the room and put his hands on
Garrett's chest. "We can do all that after."

**But, baby. Everyone's going to be looking at you and wanting you and
imagining how hot it would be to have you in their bed. I don't want to
share. You're mine!** Garrett's mind-voice came across as if he were
yelling.

**Garrett, you've never been jealous before. Has something changed?**

**I don't mind our guys. But all those strangers are going to be
stripping you and fantasizing about you...**

**I'm the one who should be worried. You're way sexier than me, and if I
were the one fantasizing, I promise you'd be the star. Besides, with
Jayce and Gil at our table they won't even look at me.**

Garrett snorted.

"Are you two ready?" Venci asked.

It didn't take long for Skye and the others to arrive at the restaurant.
The air car pulled through an elaborate entrance complete with tuxedo-
wearing bellmen. The entrance and facade appeared to be made of glowing
green crystal. It had the vertical lines and style from Earth's Art Deco
era. Even the carpet on the huge expansive stairs was deep green.

"I guess it fits..." muttered Skye as Mica arranged them and they stood
waiting for the second car with the rest of their party.

"Relax, it is going to be amazing. The food should be very much to your
tastes, and we get a full dinner show. What's not to like?" Venci asked.

Garrett snorted then muttered. "... finally got his way... using my own
mate against me..."

"Hey, what is it?" Skye asked putting his arm around Garrett's waist.

"Pater's been trying to put me 'on display' for years, always telling me
it's good for my image. I avoided it until you came along."

"Oh, so it's my fault?" Skye was ready for a fight if Garrett wanted one.

"No. But I feel manipulated."

"Poor baby," Skye said sarcastically. **You have no business talking
about being manipulated around me. So man up and be my arm candy.**

Garrett smiled. **I like being your arm candy.**

**Be a good boy and I'll reward you later.**

The rest of their party arrived, and Venci escorted them into Emerald.
The lobby was a stark contrast to the exterior and almost jolting. Still
Art Deco but in black and white with no other colors.

They waited as Venci confirmed with the Maitre D'. Soon they were being
escorted into the main dining room. They entered through huge double
doors that spilled out onto a marble landing overlooking the restaurant's
dining area below. Huge sweeping ramps on their left and right led down
to the main floor. The room kept the Art Deco theme but was in rich dark
colors with illuminated geometric designs in the walls and columns. Skye
couldn't help but be impressed. The front was an elaborate stage and
walkway that stretched out into the dining area.

They reached their table, right next to the walkway and stage. Each of
the tables was covered in pristine white linen with rich embroidered
runners in burgundy and gold. The crystal, china, and silver sparkled in
the candlelight from the fancy centerpieces.

"Wow," Skye whispered to Venci as they took their seats. He did his best
to ignore how many people, restaurant guests and others, were capturing
their image. Skye was sure that the media was well represented.

Venci smiled and squeezed Skye's shoulder. "Remember, you're here to be
seen. Don't let them get to you."

Skye nodded and tried to relax.

"This is amazing," Jayce whispered as he pulled out a chair for Gilian.

"Worthy of the fae court," Gil responded.

Skye pulled out a chair for Garrett and had to nudge him to get him to
stop looking around the room and sit. A tuxedo-clad waiter was there
almost immediately, filling their glasses and placing the linen napkins
in their laps.

Skye wondered when they'd receive menus and was about to ask when he felt
the mental brush of Venci's mind.

**Skye, use your comm unit.**

Skye glanced at Garrett who was gazing at a holo-screen projected from
his wrist. Jayce and Gil were doing the same. He blushed and activated
his unit, requesting the menu. He made his selections and confirmed, his
mouth already watering at the thought of what was to come.

Garrett reached out and took his hand, leaning in to kiss him.

"You good?"

"With you? Always. Just a little nervous and very aware of everyone
watching us."

"Watching you. I ordered some wine for the table. It will help you
relax."

"Not dragonberry..."

"No, baby. Not dragonberry."

Skye startled as the orchestra began to play and the lighting changed.
The lights in the dining area dimmed and the stage illuminated. He
realized they probably had the best seats in the restaurant for viewing
the stage.

The performer came on stage and stepped into the spotlight. Skye wasn't
sure what species - the guy looked human - but in his time on Draga, he'd
learned that didn't mean much. Dragons, were-creatures, and many others
had human forms or "looked" human. Even the Pembrans were no longer
technically human though their ancestors started out as such.

The orchestra played, and the singer began "You make me feel so young..."
Skye stared as he belted out a song in English. Skye glanced over at
River and saw his brother staring at the singer in surprise also.

**I'm not imagining this?** Skye sent to River.

**Oh wow. He sounds just like Buble! **

Skye sat back and listened. He felt a wave of homesickness just hearing
the familiar tune. It was one of his grandmother's favorite types of
music he and River could play as loud as they wanted without getting
grief. It made him happy and sad at the same time.

"Don't forget to eat," Garrett said nudging him.

"Huh?"

"Food. Eating?"

Skye began eating absently as he listened to song after song. When the
main course was served another singer joined, and Skye smiled as he
recognized the melody before they even began singing. Skye snickered as
they began and he sang along in his mind... We're the love brigade, that
sings serenades... A song by Robbie Williams. Awesome! he thought.

Skye was a little disappointed when the main course was over, and the
singers took a break.

"So does this mean you'll talk to me now and not ignore your table
mates?" Garrett asked.

"Sorry," Skye responded realizing that he'd been totally enraptured by
the music.

Garrett kissed him and squeezed his hand. "It's okay. I'm glad you
enjoyed it."

"I need to find a restroom," Skye said folding his napkin.

"I'll go with you," Jayce offered.

Skye was about to object, he was a big boy and could take a piss by
himself, but then he remembered Jayce was his "guard," and would draw
less attention than if Garrett went with him.

They left the table and found their way back to the lobby where Mica
joined them, directing them to the men's room.

"Shit," Skye exclaimed as they stepped into the posh room. It looked like
an ornate parlor with reclining couches. "Guys don't usually get this
treatment," Skye commented to Jayce as they moved into the next room. The
bath was done in dark marble with gold accents and fixtures - still
keeping the Art Deco theme.

Skye had just finished and was putting himself back together when he felt
the mental brush of someone he hadn't been expecting. He lowered his
shields to confirm and couldn't help but smile. He glanced at Jayce in
the mirror - he could tell his wing-mate felt it too but wasn't sure what
to make of the new presence.

**Skye, Lord Eluf is here. May I send him in?** Mica asked from the door.

**Of course.**

Skye moved out to the seating area and bit back a gasp when Eluf stepped
in.

"Lord Eluf, what happened?" Skye asked going to his wing-mate and pulling
him into his arms.

"Someone went off on an adventure..." Eluf whispered back.

Skye held the Vampire King at arms' length and gave him his best scowl.
Lord Eluf looked much older, and his skin was ashen. Not the warm,
vibrant glow he had come to expect. The man was still stunningly
handsome, but Skye could feel the hunger in him like an ache.

"You haven't fed?" Skye felt his dragon stir to life, his concern
amplified as his other half took in Eluf's appearance.

Lord Eluf gave a bitter laugh. "Strange but dragons don't take to
vampires well. I've resorted to compulsion to feed enough to survive but
as you can see... I was hoping one of your men would be willing. You're a
tough man to track down."

"Is there something you want me to do, sir?" Jayce asked.

"Can you take care of the surveillance? I'll need to feed Lord Eluf. Oh,
and let Mica know what's going on. I need to warn Garrett."

Jayce nodded and pulled a triangular crystal out of his pocket. He placed
it on a small side table and activated it. The crystal began pulsing
yellow and then after a few moments began glowing green at the base. The
green luminescence moved up until the whole crystal glowed bright green.
Jayce went to the door, and Skye could hear him alerting Mica that the
restaurant may send someone to investigate why their cameras weren't
working.

"You don't have to do this yourself, Skye," Lord Eluf began.

"Of course I do. And we'll find you some willing dragons when we get back
to Capital City. It's my fault you can only feed from dragons, so it's my
responsibility to make sure you are well supplied."

'I remember a silver at the palace who might be a good candidate,' the
dragon voice said in his mind.

I totally forgot about him, but yes, he might work. Skye mentally reached
out to Garrett. **Eluf's here, and he's not well.**

**Do you need me to join you?**

**You shouldn't. Too noticeable. I'll be okay on my own but thought I
should warn you. Do you want to share?**

**Shit, you know I do, but you'd better shield or at least dampen it.
Wouldn't do for me to start moaning and cum in my pants at the table.
People might notice... and don't know about you but I sure don't want to
explain that to my parents.**

**Right. Shielding is good. I'll be back as soon as I've fed him. You may
want to make sure Mica has back-up if he hasn't already called someone.**

**Got it. Don't give too much. I don't want to have to carry you back to
the resort. That would start rumors.**

Skye reinforced his shields and then pushed Lord Eluf back until his
knees were backed up against one of the reclining couches. He knelt down
and unfastened Eluf's shoes, carefully removing them, then undid his
pants and slid them over his muscled, pale legs. His cock hung flaccid,
and Skye gently sucked it into his mouth eliciting a deep groan from the
vampire.

"I'm sorry, Prince Skye. You won't get more from me until I've fed."

"Mmmm. Doesn't it still feel good?"

"Very," Eluf moaned as Skye sucked him all into his mouth working his
tongue over the soft and silky member.

**Jayce, you wouldn't happen to have any lube with you?** Skye asked.
While dragon pre-cum would work better, he didn't get the sense that
Jayce was aroused. Nervous, fearful, yes. Horny, no.

**No, but there's a dispenser in the other room. Just a second.**

Of course there is, Skye thought. Dragons and their overdeveloped sex
drive.

'I'm offended,' his dragon's voice rumbled.

Skye eased Eluf back on to the couch and lifted his legs onto his
shoulders, he opened his pants and turned to find Jayce ready.

"Rub it on his hole, and then my cock," Skye instructed and watched
Jayce's shaking hand do as he'd asked. "It's okay, Jayce. He wants this."

"Oh, very much, pretty dragon. Our master stirs my lust and my hunger
like no other. Though you certainly do look tempting."

Jayce's hand shook even more, and Skye could feel his fear. **Don't worry
Jayce, he won't hurt you.**

**But, Skye, he's the vampire lord!**

**And he's part of our wing. Close your eyes and feel the bond. He would
never hurt you, and we need to help him. His love and desire for men are
new, and it unnerves him. I can't blame him for being drawn to you, but
you don't have to do anything with him. The choice is yours.**

**Is it painful? When he feeds...** Jayce asked as he spread the lube on
Skye's erection.

**No. He has the ability to make it totally painless. It is extremely
erotic and intimate. The pleasure is very strong and similar to an orgasm
but not. If the feeding seems to go on too long, tap him or do something
to interrupt.**

**Okay.**

Skye pulled Lord Eluf up against him for a kiss as he pressed his dick
head to the slick opening. There was a moment of resistance, and then
Eluf's body relaxed, and Skye slid inside. Eluf moaned into his mouth.

"Yes! Fuck me...You know I hate that it feels so good. I want to despise
you for what you've done to me and yet you fill my dreams and I fantasize
about the next time. You are a dangerous man, Prince Skye. Now take me."

Skye considered arguing or denying Eluf's claims, but the feel of his
silky tunnel wrapped around his cock and the taste of his lips won out.
He thought that he should be repulsed by the coolness of the vampire's
skin or the metallic taste of blood that always seemed to be on his
tongue but instead, it aroused him. Eluf's body responded to him, his
legs wrapping around Skye's hips to pull him in deeper.

"Feed from me, Eluf." Skye turned his head, presenting his neck as he
continued sliding in and out of the vampire's ass. His mind was open
enough to pick up on those immediately around him, while not overwhelming
his mate with his pleasure. Eluf might still have been struggling with
the new feelings, but there was no doubting that he enjoyed being fucked.

Skye felt a wet tickle as Eluf licked his skin, then a little pressure
and a warm tingle spread through his body. Skye moaned in pleasure as the
world spun. He could almost feel his heart pumping and his blood flowing
into Eluf. He continued to fuck deep and hard, Eluf's legs flexing to
force his movement. Eluf's ass was so tight and silky.

Skye's orgasm approached quickly, the euphoria egging him on. He was
aware enough to pull his magic and begin feeding it into Eluf along with
his blood.

Skye was vaguely aware of Jayce's gasp and felt hands rubbing his back as
the orgasm took him and he began erupting deep in the snug hot passage of
Eluf's body. He held onto Eluf as his body continued to pump his seed
into the vampire.

Eluf kissed him, his mouth now warm and alive. They battled tongues and
Skye was aware that Jayce was there helping support them.

"I love being fucked by you," Eluf whispered as he hugged Skye a little
more tightly.

Skye reluctantly pulled back, letting Jayce help him to stand. He looked
down at the vampire lord, his legs spread wide, his thick cock, hard and
standing upright and his beautiful little pucker, pink and wet with
Skye's seed dripping down his ass. The man was back to being his stunning
Norse God self. Young and vibrant and sure to turn any man's head.

"He looks so different..." Jayce said in awe.

"This is the real Lord Eluf. Feeling a little tempted?" Skye turned to
look at Jayce and saw his face turn crimson. "There is no shame in being
attracted to Eluf. He is beautiful and a wing-mate. You should be drawn
to him."

Eluf stood, ignoring his debauched nakedness and moved closer to Jayce.
He took his hand and brought it to his lips, gently kissing the knuckles.
"I would be honored if you'd ever consider me... acceptable."

Jayce let out the most adorable little whimper. "Um... sure."

Skye kept himself from laughing, the transformation was certainly
remarkable, and there was no denying how attractive Eluf Sorenson was -
even without his glamor. Skye felt a little embarrassed though as he
realized Jayce thought Eluf looked a lot like an older and more mature
version of him.

Skye jumped as he felt a tingle on his arm and saw a light glowing under
his skin.

"Shit," Skye whispered. He pulled back the sleeve a little and pulled up
the display. "Unknown caller," was displayed next to the new message.

**Garrett, I got another message.**

**Fuck! You want me to come in?**

**Still too obvious. Stay connected, and I'll bring in Mica.** Skye
turned to make sure Jayce's crystal was still glowing green. **Mica, I
need you to come in. Do you have someone with you who can stand watch?"

**Yes, Corbin's here.** Mica opened the door and stepped into the sitting
room, the question clear on his face.

"Another message," Skye said.

"I will leave you to your privacy, Prince Skye," Lord Eluf said pulling
up his pants.

"No, please stay. You're part of my wing. No reason you shouldn't hear."

Skye sat down on the couch and waited until Eluf had himself put back
together. When everyone's attention was on him, he started the recording.

A null holo illuminated, just as it did with the last message. The voice
was machine-like but understandable.

"Welcome to Caris, Prince Skye. We're glad you followed our instructions.
Since you're here, no sense in waiting. Come to the Pleasure Dome
tomorrow at sixteen hundred. When you arrive at the reception desk ask
for 'Fin Fang Foom.' They will give you a package with your instructions
on where to go next. You may bring your mate and two guards."

The recording ended and erased itself.

"How do they do that?" Skye asked trying to pull the message back up.

"It's an option when you send," Mica sent absently as he started pacing.
"Shit, that makes it tight. We'd better get back before people notice."

"Skye... My people will help," Eluf said placing a hand on Skye's
shoulder.

"Thank you. How do we reach you?" Skye asked.

"Venci knows how to get a message through. You could also mind-speak me."

"Won't you be... like out of it and unreachable when it's daylight?"

Eluf laughed. "Not necessarily. This is the city that never sleeps, and
for my kind, the perpetual darkness makes it especially appealing.
Besides, with your blood and magic flowing in my veins, I think I'll be
awake for days."

"Yeah, well, next time don't wait. At least get me a message. I never
intended my bond to be a hardship."

"Well... let's leave it at that for now. I'll be expecting to hear from
you." Lord Eluf gave a nod to Mica and a smoldering glance to Jayce
before leaving.

Skye took a deep breath and followed. When they returned to the table,
the palate cleanser was being served, and a new singer had taken the
stage. This time it was a female, but Skye wasn't about to guess on what
race. Certainly not one he'd seen before. Yet, as the music began and she
started her first song, he had to give her credit for doing an amazing
cover of Eartha Kitt's C'est Si Bon.

Garrett leaned in and kissed Skye as soon as he was seated. "It will be
okay."

"I hope so. A little unnerving to have them change the timing like that."

"We can make it work."

Gilian and Jayce were in quiet conversation, probably catching up on what
happened, Skye thought as the server returned with dessert.

Skye turned as he heard a low growl coming from the next table. River was
giving their server an absolute death glare as the dapper young man
placed Nik's dessert in front of him.

**Hey? What gives?**

**He's lusting after my mate. I'm going to rip his balls off,** River
seethed.

**Whoah, chill, bro. Nik is a Royal Prince and gorgeous, of course he's
attracted to him. But I can read his mind, River. He's not a threat, he's
more petrified than anything not wanting to give offense or spill wine
all over you guys.**

**Too many men are looking at Nik and our men. I don't like it.**

**Nothing for you to worry about. I guarantee Nik is only interested in
you. And 'our' guys can handle themselves.**

"Everything okay?" Garrett leaned in and asked.

"Yeah, River's just a little edgy."

"More wine, Your Majesty?" the server asked.

Skye looked up and smiled, "Thank you." The guy was good looking, and if
there wasn't so much going on, he might enjoy the man's appreciation and
star-struck attitude.

The server poured the wine and gave a huge smile in return.

**He just better move along now,** Garrett sent, and Skye could feel the
low growl vibrating through his mate.

Skye turned in surprise. **What's gotten into... oh, God.** Skye turned
back to look at River who was glaring at the table next to them where the
guests were all ogling them. It couldn't be... he thought then let his
mind open to River and his mate. Well, shit.

**Jayce, weird question for you. Are you feeling at all protective or
jealous?**

**Father Dragon, yes! Can we please get out of here soon? All of them are
looking at us like we're on the menu. I know that guy is picturing Chaz
naked and spread out on the table and if he gives one more wink his way
I'm gonna pluck out his eyeballs. Thank Father Dragon Dillon stayed in
the room, if these perverts so much as looked crossways at him, there'd
be blood.**

Skye took another breath and closed his eyes. He tried to remember the
various exercises Kwill and he had practiced. Once he had it in his mind,
Skye reached out with his magic and built a mental shield around River.
It might not calm him, but it would at least keep everyone else sane.

As soon as the barrier was in place, Skye could feel the difference -
like an irritating buzz had finally stopped. Next was to see if he could
calm his brother but River seemed to be putting up his own barriers, and
Skye couldn't get through without upsetting him more.

**Nik, can you please kiss River. One of those I'm going to crawl down
your throat kisses you're so good at?**

**Why?** Nik asked suspiciously.

**River's channeling a shitload of bad mojo. I need to get him to
relax.**

**One condition.**

**What?** Skye tried to keep the exasperation out of his voice. For some
reason any request of River or Nik always required negotiation.

**I get to give you the same kiss later, when I say so, and you have to
respond.**

**Fine! Just do it already.** Stupid ass brothers. Skye knew Nik would
pick a time and place to either embarrass him or piss off Garrett.

It worked. As soon as Nik had River in a lip lock, Skye was able to slip
past his brother's shields and calm his jealousy and protectiveness. He
found himself soothing River's dragon and promising that he'd help keep
Nik safe, and the others as well.

While he'd enjoyed the dinner and music, Skye was very happy when the
time to leave finally arrived. Keeping everyone calm was taking most of
his attention, and here he'd been afraid of an orgy, not a fist fight.

They returned the suite to find it was already a bustling hive of
activity. Two of the larger bedrooms had been turned into war rooms
worthy of NASA. There were new men Skye didn't recognize and equipment
and boxes everywhere.

Braden almost ran into them. "Sorry, Prince Garrett, Prince Skye. It's
been rather crazy getting everything set up to move tomorrow."

"Everything?" Garrett asked.

"They all had Imperial clearance, said they're special ops and working
directly for Master Chen and Prince Argos? It didn't make sense to me,
but I've only been working with you for a short while so figured I was
just out of the loop."

Skye ran his hand up and down Garrett's arm. **It's okay, love. This 'is'
their specialty.**

**Yeah, just still adjusting to the idea of Pater as a mastermind behind
this shit.**

Now that Skye could relax a little, he noticed one of his bonds felt
clearer than it had in a while. He thought about it and realized that one
of his wing-mates was much closer than he would have expected. Skye kept
the link at the front of his mind as he walked through the suite and
approached one of the commandeered rooms. A smile grew on his face as he
got nearer and was sure of what he'd find.

"Hey!" Skye called out from the doorway, not wanting to get in the way of
all the bustling uniform types.

"Skye!" the young man shouted in return as he raced to the door and into
Skye's arms.

Skye pulled him in and kissed him soundly combing his fingers through the
silky golden brown curls - only thinking after he released him that it
might not have been a welcome greeting. "Sorry... I sorta got carried
away."

"Like I'd mind? Please. I've missed you. Pixie tits! It has been too
damned long, and now we're in the middle of a dragon storm. Ya know
sometimes life sucks," Teak said.

"Yeah, but I'm so glad to see you. I want to show you off to everyone,
they're all dying to meet you. I might have told them how sexy you are."

Teak's smile lit his face. "I'm not looking for another man you know. I
already found my lover."

"Oh, really?"

"Mmm hmmm. But I supposed if there are any truly magnificent specimens,
say... like your mate. I might take em for a test run." Teak grabbed the
back of Skye's head and pulled him into another kiss. "But, that will
have to wait until this is dealt with. I've got work to do."

"Thanks, Teak."

"This is fear at work. Your doting Prince father told me if I failed him
he'd have the master wizard turn me to stone as a decoration for the
Royal Garden."

Skye laughed because he could almost hear Prince Argos saying it. He left
Teak to his work and went in search of Kwill who he found waiting for him
in the large sitting room.

**I don't know,** Kwill sent before Skye even greeted him. **Or rather, I
don't know for sure. I could make an educated guess...**

**Kwill, that's not fair. If I don't at least get to ask the question how
will I know what you're answering.**

**You've been thinking it for the last several minutes. 'What's going on
with River?'**

**Okay... so your educated guess?**

**Beck and I believe it is primarily a control issue brought about by an
increase in River's psychic abilities. The protectiveness is likely from
his role as the wing's enforcer and protector, magnified by his
inexperience and doubts.**

**And the jealousy?**

**Another form of protectiveness. River is young, and his relationship
with Nikias is new. He has been more sheltered than you and has had
minimal interaction with those outside the wing. With his telepathy, he
can pick up enough to know they are attracted to his mate, but he has not
learned the skills to see the intent behind the emotions. It will come in
time, just as it did for you. Beck will help, and if he is with River, he
can shield or buffer his emotions, so it does not affect the wing.**

Skye let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. **Guess it's
good that you brought Beck in when you did.**

**It is. I would recommend that you and River work to keep Beck and me in
close proximity. While we can communicate over long distances, some of
our abilities require we be with you physically.**

**You'll both be going with us tomorrow?** Skye asked.

**Of course, though we will have to stay back when you first meet with
Claudius and Tiev. The rogue psion will be expecting us, and while our
bond to you and River helps us hide much of what we do, it will not
disguise our mental presence.**

**Maybe we can review again how I can take out a psion?**

**You do realize how awkward it is to explain how best to kill me?**
Kwill pointed out.

**I do, but unless you have another suggestion...**


*   Scene 4   *

Even snuggled between Garrett and Dillon, Skye did not sleep well. His
mind kept playing over all the possible scenarios and the myriad ways
things could go terribly wrong. He also wasn't comfortable shielding
everyone out - what if something happened? That meant he was aware of
every outburst and strong emotion from not only his own wing but the
agents working with them.

Dillon was the first to stir and was trying to extricate himself from
Skye when Skye pulled him in tighter.

"Nope. Mine," Skye whispered.

"I need to get up and help get breakfast ready. We've got an army out
there."

"They can get their own breakfast." Skye loosened his grip enough that
Dillon turned over and faced him.

"You're going to save him you know..."

"I'm going to try." Skye felt Garrett nuzzle into him and his warm breath
sent a tingle down his spine. "Did you ever get to meet Teak last night?
I know he was pretty heads-down."

"I saw him... okay, I may have stared at him for a while. But I wasn't
the only one," Dillon said glancing over Skye's shoulder at Garrett.

"And?"

"He's gorgeous. Did you notice how much he looks like Jayce? Sure there
are differences, but from a distance, you wouldn't be able to tell."

"I'm looking forward to doing a comparison," Garrett rumbled.

"Well, it's going to have to wait. We've got a rescue to plan." Skye
released Dillon and dragged himself out of bed. After a shower, he was at
least feeling alert enough to face the onslaught.

The main room seemed crowded and as soon as everyone had finished
breakfast. The briefing began. Skye hadn't seen him arrive, but there was
no question Seetal was in charge. Skye hadn't seen the chameleon since
Argos first introduced them.

"Prince Skye, are you ready?" Seetal asked.

"Yes, please begin."

"We've done our best to estimate how much time we'll need to extract
Rilien and still make sure you are on time for your meeting with the
kidnappers."

"Can't we just say Claudius and Tiev?" River asked.

"They are certainly involved; however, there are other players as well.
We can't get comfortable thinking we know who we're dealing with. There
is at least one unknown player and two psions."

"Great," River muttered glancing at Skye.

"Rilien is being held 'below' on the subterranean levels below Caris. Our
reconnaissance has let us know there are four paths that lead to the
rooms where he is being held. Each of them is under surveillance and has
at any given time, two to four guards. Their center of operations is in
the room outside the cell where Rilien is being held. Unless they are
changing shifts, there will be two guards there and usually one inside
with Rilien. One of the rogue psions has been observed in the area. He
doesn't seem to stay put and can be found in any of the corridors or in
the cell with Rilien."

"What do you mean by surveillance?" Skye asked.

"They've hijacked some of the monitoring systems the city installed to
monitor the service tunnels as well as added their own. They are using
cameras as well as heat sensors. From what we've overheard, the psion is
regularly checking for other sentients."

"With Kwill's help I can shield our people from being detected, but I'm
not any help with the tech." Skye looked at Kwill to make sure his
confidence was shared and relaxed a bit when Kwill nodded.

"You're going to need to do more than that. Our biggest risk is that they
take action against Rilien before we reach him and that they alert the
kidnappers. We can take over the surveillance systems, but if they hear
or see any activity, it only takes seconds to alert their friends. We are
going to use jammers so they can't communicate with each other."

"But won't that alert them that something is wrong and won't it also keep
us from talking with each other?" Garrett asked.

"Yes. But it has been quiet, so they only check in with each other on a
set schedule. And for us, we have Skye."

"Sorry?" Skye said.

"We need you to be our communications hub. Kwill says you have the
ability to use your telepathy without the psions picking up on it. We'll
make sure that each group has one of your wing-mates who can relay to you
and then you can pass it on."

"Beck and I will assist you. We can matrix with you and stay undetectable
while strengthening your abilities and monitoring," Kwill said.

Okay, I can do this, but I sure hope they don't expect me to concentrate
on anything else while I'm doing it, Skye thought.

"We'll make sure you are well guarded. River, Chaz, and Jayce will stay
with you, along with Kwill. You will not be expected to engage with the
guards. The others of your wing will be spread out among the other
squads."

"Can we use our dragon form abilities?" Skye asked.

"For the most part, no. Most of the maintenance and subterranean areas
are too small for a dragon to shift. I assure you that was intentional in
the design, so the only abilities you can use are those that you can
manifest in human form. Also, all of the service areas are equipped with
alarms and sensors for dragon fire. So even if you have room - don't."
Seetal looked around the room making eye contact with many of the dragons
present.

"We will review the plans step by step, and you will all memorize the
path you will be using to enter. We'll have a team remaining here to
supervise and handle the technology, systems, and monitoring. Beck will
stay with them to communicate with Skye since we'll need a strong
telepath. There will be four engagement teams, each taking one of the
entry paths and eliminating the guards on the perimeter."

"Will we be taking in a medic?" Skye asked.

"We will have an evacuation team on standby. That's why Jayce is on your
team, he's already trained as a field and combat medic. Between the two
of you, you can handle anything we'll be likely to deal with."

"If Skye is running communications, he won't be able to focus on
eliminating the guards," Garrett objected.

"Correct. His team will follow after engagement team three. We want
Skye's team focused on protecting Skye and getting him to Rilien. Once we
reach the hub, we should have several teams to engage the remaining
guards while Skye's team needs to take out the psion and get to Rilien."

"Wait! I'm taking out the psion?" Skye asked in surprise.

"We're assuming he'll be shielded or protected. A blaster works, but you
can't ask questions after he's dead. Prince Argos and I agreed that it
would be best if you can scrape his mind before we eliminate him."

Skye crossed his arms and glared at Kwill. "You agree with this, Kwill?"

"I do. Beck and I could join together to defeat him, but you are much
stronger, and he won't know how to fight your abilities. Last night
proved to me that you're ready. I hate to admit it, but no individual of
my kind stands a chance against you."

"And what am I supposed to do?" River asked.

"Destroy anything that threatens Skye or your wing-mates," Seetal
advised.

River smiled and grunted. "Yeah. I can do that."

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The Family:

* Argos D' Or Drakken, human, Prince, bond-mate to Darius, 'Pater' of
Garrett, Zopyros, Kleitos, & Nikias. Adoptive father of Christos. Born on
Earth - Greece. Has some characteristics and magic of a red dragon but
not a dragon form. Artist.

* Christos D' Or Drakken, were-panther, Prince (without rights of
succession), adopted son of Darius and Argos. Born on Draga. Student. A
member of Skye's wing.

* Claudius D' Or Drakken, gold dragon, without royal rank, brother of
Darius.

* Darius D' Or Drakken, gold dragon, Emperor, Father of Garrett, Zopyros,
Kleitos & Nikias, Adoptive father of Christos and bond-mated to Argos.

* Garrett D' Or Drakken, gold dragon, Prince, oldest son of Darius/Argos,
assumed heir to the Empire, bond-mate to Skye Tomas Eklund. Commander
within Galicon. A member of Skye's wing.

* Kleitos D' Or Drakken, gold dragon, Prince, third son of Darius/Argos.
Medic. A Member of Skye's wing.

* Nikias D' Or Drakken, gold dragon, Prince, fourth son of Darius/Argos,
bond-mate to River Markus Eklund. Student. A member of Skye's wing.
Temero: Astrogation and Engineering

* River Markus Eklund D'Or Drakken, platinum dragon, Prince, chosen of
Nikias. Prince, bond-mate to Nikias. Born human on Earth - U.S.A.
Student. A member of Skye's wing. Temero: Tactical and Weapons

* Skye Tomas Eklund D'Or Drakken, platinum dragon, Prince, chosen and
bond-mate to Garrett. Born human on Earth - U.S.A. Temero: Communications
and Medical

* Tiev D' Or Drakken, blue dragon, partner of Claudius.

* Zopyros D' Or Drakken, gold dragon, without royal rank, second son of
Darius/Argos. Medic specializing in non-dragon/magical species.

* Charlie Eklund, human, grandfather of Skye and River, married to Nancy.
Born on Earth - U.S.A.

* Nancy Eklund, human, grandmother of Skye and River, married to Charlie.
Born on Earth - U.S.A.

* Rilien Eklund, (formerly Rilien Meadowdove), Elf, 5'6" often described
as delicate and pretty with fair skin, ash-blond hair, and green eyes. He
has a slender, fit build. Rilien has magical ability and is expected to
become a mage. His father was a high elf mage, his mother was a meadow
elf married to Tiberius Meadowdove. Skye's ward and a member of his wing.

* Willow Eklund, Nymph, 5'10" muscular and voluptuous, large dark
nipples, with golden green skin, blue and green eyes, and greenish blond
hair. Skye's ward and member of his wing.

Skye's Wing: (excluding family relations)

* Beckus "Beck", psion, 4'7" (138.4 cm), blue skin, blue eyes and white
hair. Bonded as a pair with River and also a Member of Skye's wing. Son
of Kwill.

* Braden Thomas, Ensign, gold dragon, 5'10" robust, dark blond hair,
round face, pale gold skin, light blue eyes - Personal Assistant to
Prince Skye and Prince Garrett. Member of Skye's wing.

* Bryan O'Dell, gold dragon, 5'10", bodybuilder, red hair, pale
complexion, and emerald green eyes. Member of the guard and Skye's wing.
Temero: Biology and Anthropology

* Chaz Blackclaw, were-dagger, 6'1", Ranger - athletic build, medium
complexion, shoulder-length dark brown, wavy hair, chiseled face with
dark brows and lashes, a neatly trimmed beard and striking blue eyes.
Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero: Security

* Corey Armstrong, human. College mate of Skye from earth. 5'11", fit,
athletic build, dark tan, brown hair, brown eyes. Former Prince Consort
to King Tertian of Pembra. Bonded to Ronan D'Or Talon, a gold dragon.
Member of Skye's wing.

* Dillon, Elf, 5'9" slender and fit with auburn hair and green eyes.
Grandson of the former Queen Caladwen and brother of Gilian. Serve's as
Skye and Garrett's valet but is treated more like family. A member of
Skye's wing.

* Lord Eluf Sorenson - formerly human, Vampire King. 6'2", lean, fit
build with white blond hair and blue eyes. Dark ivory skin. Distant
ancestor of Skye and River. Due to bonding with Skye must feed on dragon
blood. Member of Skye's wing.

* Feired Fornay, silver dragon, 5' 11", slender swimmer's build, pale
complexion, silver-white shoulder-length, straight hair, pale blue eyes.
Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero: Food Services

* Fiske Abusson, gold dragon, 6', lean muscled swimmer's build, warm gold
skin, slender hips, thick, straight shoulder-length brown hair, blue
eyes. Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero: Surveillance and Data
Analysis

* Gilian, elf, Ranger, 5'4", slender athletic build, long, rich brown
hair and brilliant green eyes. Sister of Dillon and granddaughter of
Queen Caladwen. Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero: Botany

* Greggory Wolf, werewolf, 6', muscled athletic build, short dark beard,
dark hair and pale green eyes. Member of the guard and Skye's wing.
Temero: Geology and Archeology

* Jayce Roberts, gold dragon, 5'10", pretty, ripped athletic build,
notable 'v' torso, curly shoulder-length, golden brown hair, brown eyes
with gold starburst. Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero: Medical

* Jerrick Lopez, copper dragon, long auburn braids, 6'1", ripped,
swimmers build, copper skin, dark brown eyes. Part of Protectorate Patrol
and a medic. Member of Skye's wing.

* Jos Trall, gold dragon, 5'9", bodybuilder, red-gold hair, skin more
bronze than gold, blue eyes. Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero:
Ship's Systems

* Kuai Lung, Chinese gold dragon, Asian in appearance, 5'6", ripped,
slender build, black shoulder length hair, large dark eyes and a pretty
face. Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero: Ship's Systems and
Programming

* Kwill, psion, 4'8" (143.5 cm), blue skin, black hair, bonded partner
with Skye. Member of Skye's wing.

* Leesai Tedurian, Felecian, female 6'6", muscled and ripped, skin is a
deep golden brown and has a mane of light brown hair, yellow cat's eyes,
a little larger and set farther apart, cheekbones more pronounced than a
human's, has a tail. Member of the guard and Skye's wing. Temero:
Security

* Mica Kaber, gold dragon, 6'2", lean athletic build, shoulder-plus
length, blond hair, blue eyes, Skye refers to him as his "surfer dude."
Leader of Skye's guard and member of his wing. Temero: Engineering and
Maintenance

* Quinn Corbin, gold dragon, 5'11", muscled athletic build, short-cropped
dark brown hair, dark brown eyes. Member of the guard and Skye's wing.
Temero: Tactical and Weapons

* Taleel Del Nuit - General, black dragon, 6'3", ebony skin, pointed
ears, silver/mercury colored eyes, shiny, straight black hair often worn
in a top knot with pony tail. Body builder physique. Part of Protectorate
Patrol and decorated General in Ground Forces. Member of Skye's wing.

* Teak Swallowfly, fairy, with a human form 5'11", large colorful wings
that become a tattoo when he shifts to human. Athletic build, golden
brown, curly hair to his shoulders, bright blue eyes, rich warm brown
skin. Former thief and spy and noted hacker. Now works with Pater's
agents on clandestine research and spying for Skye. Member of Skye's
wing.

* Venci Lopez, copper dragon, lean, slender build, auburn pompadour,
copper skin, dark brown eyes. Senior Personal Assistant to Prince Skye
and Prince Garrett. Member of Skye's wing.

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