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The Dragon and the Girl (AkityMH and Nightsorcress

AkityMH

AkityMH

Super-Earth
Joined
Feb 25, 2015
Grass stalks bent to a moderate wind as the sun was starting to set in the west, indicating noon was over. A tall plateau hovered high above what was green savannah of grass and the few occasional trees. In the distance there was the line of a forest, but within the shadow of the plateau was a small, average village which had settled her some generations ago, and ever since lived in relative harmony. There was the occasional animal problem, yes, but otherwise this was a calm, happy community.

That is until a few years ago...

For whatever reason, for whatever called it, a dragon came. A large, fierce beast which had flew over the lands terrified the village as it fly high up to the ledges and made its nest. The creature never left. I simply stayed there, occasionally making itself seen as it flew up and around the lands.
It terrified the animals to the point chickens did not lay eggs and cows did not give milk. Wild game became scarce. Fires occasionally broke out, and a sense of dread hung over every man, woman and child's head that the dragon would come down and burn their lives into ash.

Such things rarely happened. For years the they cowered and for years they wondered as to what to do. The dragon was not going to leave. It would forever more stare down at their village from the plateau and haunt them.

At long last an idea came. While hesitant at first, it was thought there would be a way to at least live with the dragon. It was a long shot, but the village would do anything for some peace.

What they would need is a Sacrifice...
 
village was a simple village until the dragon showed up then everything was turned upside down. For years people thought of ways to try to get rid of it however all attempts seem to make things worse. Until one day the village elder suggested something that would shock most them however they would not stop it, a virgin sacrifice to the dragon. The elder had heard it working in other locations so the elders set out to find the prettiest virgin they could.

They found Lillian, a very beautiful girl who had just come of age that many of the villages young wanted as their bride. Her poor farmer parents beg and pleaded not to take her but the elders would not listen they took her, stripped her of her clothes and put her a sheer white gown which barely covered anything. They brought her highest boot they could and chained her to a rock making sure the dragon would be easily able to see her. There she waited for her fate
 
The day would carry on.. and on, and on. She was left there for quite a while. The villagers long left, fearing for the dragon of course. As Lillian would sit there, all sorts of animals would come and go. A fox... plenty of birds, and there was a deer or two. None paid the girl too much mind unless she made a move.

The sun was near setting now. A few hours and it would be dark. That is when the dragon came. At first it sounded like wind, but it came clear that it was wings cutting through air. The form soared overhead, circling around. Animal animals that were around scampered in a panic.

She was now left there alone, a dragon about to descend on her.
 
As soon as the villagers left her there she began struggling to get free of the chains. All that managed to do however was cut into her wrist and ankles making her bleed. But she struggled for hours until the hot sun beating down on her was to much and she passed out. It wasn't u til she heard the dragon coming that she woke again and began to struggle again. She didn't want to die this way.
 
Seeing her below... The dragon had great vision. The cuts he could see, and he could smell her slight blood loss from the cuts. A trick? After going a few rounds in the sky, the great beast dove down like a missile from the sky. When close enough to the stake, the wings boomed open loudly and he crashed feet first. Such a loud entrance, it be something she didn't wake.
 
Lily saw the great winged beast circled over head as it came down closer lily closed her eyes she couldn't bare to watch as she thought he was going to eat her. She tried to think of happy thoughts but her fear was all to much. Her heart raced in her chest waiting for the moment of death
 
Each scale shimmered in the light, reflecting off maroon scales. The dragon had four horns, two going back behind its skull and tow below that. Frills went along its jawbones, and it had two bat-like wings. The hips and tail had scutes similar to a crocodile. The creatures claws were curved, and it hard four fingers and a thumb. The body resembled something of a feline, though it was slightly lizard-like as well. Short spikes went down the spine.

Slowly the dragon approached, eyes on her. It came face to face with her. Both eyes were feral... but it was smart. No doubt. It was studying her. The nostrils flared as it breathed in deeply to take in her scent.
 
Lily was a very beautiful girl, she had long raven colored hair and when her eyes were open they were a vibrant purple color. She felt the dragon draw closer to her and now she trembled rattling her chains. She whimpered a bit she felt his breath so near to her. She squeezed her eyes even tighter together.
 
The dragon looked around.. then leaned in, biting onto the chains and yanking hard, breaking them from their tie. Now that she was free, she would be grasped by its strong front claws and pulled her away, turning and opening its wings.
The take-off was abrupt and rough. There was a lot of weight on the dragon, but still it took off, and now like a hawk with a rabbit it was carrying her up and away.
 
Lily felt the chains break she was still shaking. She let out a scream when he suddenly grabbed her she waited to be eaten but that did not happen suddenly she felt him take off into the sky. She looked at the ground below and knew if he were to let go she would surly fall to her death. All of this was to much for she fainted in his claw.
 
The dragon kept a firm grip on her, but kept his talons out of her flesh. Each beat of his wings sent them higher with ease, ignoring both their weights. The ground drew far away, the dragon climbing higher and higher. The Plateau always was a tall mark of land, but now it was something to be respect now that she would get a good eyefuls of how high they were going.
Finally they evened out and settled into a glide. The wings caught air and the dragon simply now hovered, lowering down toward the cliff side. There, just at the edge, seemed to be where once a river was. However a hundred feet back or so was a cave that was apparently dug into the earth itself, no doubt the work of the dragon. Seemed that is where they were going.
 
She hung there in giant talon like a rag doll. Her heart still beat even though she appeared to be lifeless. It was all to much for her it was a wonder she hadnt fainted sooner.
 
The dragon's wings flapped, slowly bringing it down to the ground. First the back legs, and finally the free claw that did not hold the girl. Keeping its grip on her, the dragon would hobble forth on three legs and enter the cave.

The home was... well, homely. It was dry, and cozy. After a short walk through a tunnel, the cave opened up to a large room that was well lit with fires and a few skylights that let sunlight beam in, or Moonlight in this case.
There was no sign of bones, or death. It just seemed like a very nice place to shelter, if not stay if there was some human amenities to make a humble life. There was even running water. Most likley the river that once fell off the plateau before re-routed by the dragon.

The dragon would then set Lily down onto the floor...
 
Lily lay there on the cold earth for a time. She was unmoving, but then she made a tiny sound and her head started to move. It took a moment but her eyes slowly open and she just stared up to the ceiling of the cave while her vision focused. Then suddenly her vision focused on the dragon it caused her jump up and back away. But moving so fast caused her to get a very bad headache and she had to stop moving and she held her head
 
Despite her rapid movements, the dragon just stared at her. He was still as a statue, just eying the girl.. as if studying her. It didn't look like it was being aggressive. No snarling, no hissing or fire breath. If it was planning to eat her or something, it may have already done it.
 
Lilly's head was still hurting her as she backed away until she hit a wall. She held her head as she looked to the beast who was just watching her. She was stil, afraid of it but she started wonder it wanted it from her she had summon up the courage to ask it. Even if it couldn't answer her. "What do you want with me" she shout from across the room
 
Slowly the dragon laid onto its stomach and chest to rest... and replied. "What is it you want from me, is the question..." The words were deep and echoed through the cave. "You were set out in the open, left to die if not for me... are you hurt? Left to die by the hands of others?"
It would appear that this dragon was equally as confused as Lily was. It did not seem to understand why she was put out there in the first place.
 
Lily was taken back by his response "my village said the only way to get you to leave them alone was give you a sacrifice, I was was chosen" she wasn't shouting anymore she was just now really lost with the whole thing.
 
To this, the dragon seemed unsure. "...I see," the beast grumbled, looking away. "I speak no words to another for such a great time. And yet, a deal is made without my consent. It seems it is human to do such things, coming to the conclusion that if it is done, then all will be well."
This dragon seemed to speak in riddles, or something like it. His gaze would just stare off into the cave, as if his mind was on other things other than the girl he just snatched up.
 
She was unsure what he meant by his response. She was in fact at a loss for what to do now. He seemed angry "I wasn't given a choice in the matter either.." She said softly more to herself than to him. Her wrist were really starting to hurt her now from where the ropes dug into her binding her to the rock. The pain and the blood dripping from them took her focus away from the dragon as she tried to stop the bleeding with her thin dress.
 
So, she was in pain. His head came back to her and he leaned in, his large eye coming close to examine her injuries. "Not many are these days, it seems." The dragon stood. "Follow me. I will treat your wounds, little human."
With that, the dragon turned away, not looking back as he simply expected the girl to follow him. He was a dragon. Far as he knew, everyone needed to heed and listen to his words.
 
Lily didn't pay him much mind as he moved closer to her she was just focused on stopping her bleeding. As she claimed herself down the rush of adrenaline left her body that was blocking the pain she felt. She looked up though in a little bit shocked when he offered to help her. How could he help her after all they were in a cave not like he would have bandages there could he? But she followed him slowly, she moved her hands away from the white dress the villagers had put her in. It was now stained with her blood
 
The dragon's footsteps were loud and audible thumps that echoed through the cave, but what she probably didn't notice was that they were getting lighter and less noticeable. He was also shrinking. In fact his wings were diminishing, and soon it was noticeable he was changing. Magic perhaps? It would make sense.
Then he reared up like a startled horse and stretched out, one two legs.. His trail would shrink. Bit by bit his form became more humanoid until at last, by the time he made it around a corner... he was a human! A somewhat tall, semi-muscular, nude human with somewhat long silver hair.

Now while he had apparently just changed in front of her within the span of a minute or so, he didn't stop to look back at her. It was as if he took no notice in himself in the least.
 
As she followed him she noticed it getting darker. Her eyes needed to adjust to the changing light. As they did she noticed something the dragon seemed to be changing. She didn't believe it at first but then suddenly she realized he was human. She was in complete shock. She stopped dead in her tracks and just looked at him "wait so your human?" She blurted out her shock very clear
 
He turned around, looking at her. "Yes... and no," he said, turning away again and continuing to walk onward. "Sometimes I am a dragon, and sometimes I am a man. Does it matter?"
Now just around the corner was what appeared to be a living room, though with no walls. It was relatively open, the only barriers being some rock formations. Here there was some furniture. A dresser or two, a couch that was once wonderful and now in bad condition, and even a rug. Everything was somewhat used and was very old, and certainly not all that clean. Up a ways from there was a big, broken bed which was in need of desperate repair.

Heading to the dresser, he opened up the drawer and pulled out some bandaging cloth.
 
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