Finally Leaving, Meet The Family

[Nepherion]

Nepherion, stood on the roof of the library, gazing up at the stars as they flickered out of existence one by one. The rising sun was sure to erase the lights of hope in the dark sky. Orange rays engulf the darkened sky, leaving a husk of gray and blue in it's wake. Nepherion was dressed in his favorite clothes, a black cloak over a white tunic and black trouser. A duffle bag was strapped around his shoulder, getting it wasn't easy. He had to wait till the early morning hours, sneak in the house, quietly pack his bags and sneak back out. He had to admit, seeing his sister curled up in his bed, her cheeks lined with tears that dried on her face from her brother's two day absence was hard. He could only think of what he was saving her and his family from to convince himself not to stay. Afterwards the morning had came relatively quickly. And if only for opportunity, Nepherion wanted to share the images and his feelings of his family with the white dragon. It peered off at the rising sun, as if contemplating the very meaning behind it's presence. The dragon always made Nepherion feel dumb for some reason.

Nepherion tucked his hands into his pockets, speaking aloud, if only to for the hell of it. " You see. Nix, she's my little sister. If you ever see her in trouble you have help her, No matter what. And the other two. I love them aswell. Their the best parents a guy can have. The same applies for them too save them if they need it ... Hmm who else. Well, when you get big enough to ride, I'll actually be protecting Terim as if it was my own castle. " He said, crouching down to place his palm gently against the skull of the dragon. " Things have change so quickly and dramatically. I can't believe it really. " As the two gazed at the rising sun, Nepherion spoke of his life, sharing all the events that he could remember up until the dragon had hatched for him. By the time he knew, the sun was rising over it's horizon and two more hours had passed.

Nepherion raised from his crouch position slowly, the staleness in his legs and thighs made sure of that. They burned and stung slightly, but returned to normal. With a stretch towards the sky and a yawn that echoed into the westwards winds, Nepherion was finally ready to depart. His sapphire eyes gazed down towards the alabaster dragon. " Well, it's time to finally leave. " He said, noticing that dragon's curved neck looking behind the two with unwavering steadiness. A image of the same picture that he had sent the dragon, showed clearly in his mind. " Wha- ? " As Nepherion turned around, he saw, his younger sister Nix. Barefooted and still in her pajamas, she rubbed the sleep from her eyes as if trying to comprehend the ghost in front of her. Nepherion eyes widen in a mixture of horror, joy, and worry. " Eh. Hey Nix - " Before he could even finish, Nix was rushing towards him, arms open and tears in her eyes. He could only let the small mass grip onto him and dry her tears into his tunic. His pale hand wrapped softly around the back of her head. " Please stop crying sis. "

[Nandon]

Nandon stood under the library at where he had followed nepherion so that he could lead him to where they would make there escape... he had been waiting awhile and was getting quiet tired and he had almost fallen asleep when he heard a growl behind him and he turned around a saw a massive dog... "Its ok boy i mean you no harm..." He said in the ancient language trying to calm the dog down... the dog ignored his words and lunged at nandon who jumped back repeating the phrase again and once more the dog lunged at him... nandon scared scrambled up the wall and onto the roof and he heard the dog barking below then he mumured "slythia" And the dog collapsed and nandon slumped to the roof and looked around where he saw nepherion and to his surprise hugging someone "Nepherion?" he called out hesitantly slowly rising into a crouch

[Nepherion]

Nepherion held the small girl in his arms, for a whole minute the two simply embraced each other. Than in a need to end the reunion without anyone else finding out, he grabbed her by the shoulders. " Listen, Nix. " His voice became, unnaturally serious. Deep and rough, almost threatening. Realizing that he had just put his dearest family member in danger. " You never saw me Okay ! " Nix's sapphire eyes met with Nepherion's. She looked confused, as if she wasn't accepting his words. He shook her firmly than pointed towards the white dragon. " You've never seen me and especially the dragon. Do you understand me. " Her eyes darted towards the white dragon, than back to her brother. " Do you ! " As he gripped her shoulders he could feel her trembling, tears forming at her lids. " Your hurtin me. " Realizing he was baring to much strength on her, he released his grip, dropping his hand to his side he plopped down to the ground. Massaging the sides of his nose in irritation. " I'm sorry, but you can't tell anyone about this. We're leaving, for the sake of everyone. " He said tilting his head towards Nandon.

[Nepherion]

Nepherion's gazed met with Nix's trembling pupils, she was on the verge of crying. Her cobalt eyes grazing the crouched brother she would have to willingly let leave. Nepherion looked around for a moment, determined not to meet her gaze. Than suddenly feeling a push of confidence from his small pale companion, he looked up towards her, a smile of complete bliss curved to his ears. " No need to cry, Nix. I'll be back before you know it and stronger than ever. " With a gentle push from the ground, Nepherion stood up, looming over her small figure. Than with arms wrapped tight around her, embraced her once more. For a couple of minutes Nix grabbed his waist and convulsed a little before calming into a still warm hug.

Feeling assured that she had released any emotions that would form into tears of regret. Nepherion let go and with a pit of despair in his heart begin to walk away. With a gentle tug, he called the white dragon to his side and the two begin to walk towards the ladder to the roof. He could feel her cobalt eyes on his broad shoulders. She must have turned right after he had, if only to look at the last remaining piece of her brother left. Cause he would return totally transformed it was his own revolution. Nepherion climbed down the ladder and Nandon and his dragon by his side begin to walk down the path to power. His alabaster hair laid low over his eyes, a patch of regret laid over his heart. I wish, I wouldn't have seen her. This sucks. He said transferring a bit of depression in the alabaster dragon, who in turn put a seed of resolve in the boy. As they walked a feint sound, a squeaked sound, cried out to the three.

As they walked Nepherion stopped, he picked out two words and looked towards the roof of his family's library. His eyes squinted and ontop he could see the small figure of sister on the edge, looking to be screaming. " What is she saying ? " He said. Nepherion turned his head towards the building, opening his ears. " Co.... Back...." He brought his arm up to his ear and cuffed it " Come back soon Brother ! " Hearing her, froze him for a second. Than yelling at the top of his lungs he returned her call. " I will Nix !!! I Promise ! " He said, smiling greatly he turned around and feeling the warm sun on his back begin to track out of the town.