Silver Stars Green Stripes (Faith's Maiden Flight)

[wildfire]

Ariya had slept fitfully. It was nearly dawn and she'd barely gotten any sleep due to being unusually restless. Faith had been snappy recently and the teen had been walking on eggshells around her dragoness, not knowing what would set her off next. She suddenly felt trapped in her room in the weyrling barracks. Slipping out of her bed she quickly dressed in a pair of black trousers and a blue tunic before slipping on boots. Then making sure her flitters were asleep she slipped outside. She quietly made her way to the weyrbowl and arrived just as dawn was breaking. She watched the sunrise entranced by the colors as Pern greeted a new day. Suddenly hunger and lust shot through her in a surge of heat. Yelping she shot to her feet eyes darting around.

What had that been?

Suddenly a familiar roar reached her ears and for a moment the girl was frozen the color draining from her face. She knew now what was happening.

Faith was rising.

"No..." she murmured softly shaking her head.

/Yes mine. I must Fly.I must do this. I am sorry but it will be alright./ the spiral dragoness spoke to her rider as she made her way to the feeding pens.

Fine, but blood it, Faith. I won't have your Flight ruined from an over-full stomach. the teen snapped. For a moment there was a battle of wills between the two but then Faith relented blooding her kill. The spiral lifted a bloody maw and let loose another challenging roar as she issued her challenge to the males of the weyr.

/Come boys if you think you are worthy. Think you can keep up with me?/ The message delivered the spiral settled to wait. She would not wait long however. She needed to Fly.

Ariya had debated on hiding but she knew that hiding wouldn't keep the riders or their dragons away. Besides she was no coward. She made her way to an empty weyr on the ground floor to wait for the riders. She had to stop for a moment as she felt the feeling of hot blood rushing down her throat. A soft moan that was a mix of terror and pleasure escaped her before she could move again. She finally reached the room and a sense of relief washed over her as she closed the door. She might have been tempted to lock it but left it unlocked. She began pacing as she waited, feeling tightly strung, like an notched arrow.

Why did it have to be now?

Shaking her head sharply she locked that trail of thought firmly away. There was no use whining over it because it was happening and there was nothing she could do about it. She could get through this, it wasn't going to kill her. She finally came to stand in the middle of the room to await the riders. She might be scared but she was going to try to hide it however well that would work.

[Raelyn]

S'ven was lazing around their weyr, sitting on the couch with his legs dangling off the other armrest, when a mix of strong emotions hit him from Corenth.
ooh, a Flight!

Yes! Spiral Faith of Ariya is Rising. It is a maiden! Corenth said, scrambling ot his feet on his dragonbed, and leaping towards the ledge.

go on to her Weyr. We shall Chase as fast as any others.

Yes. I think we shall Chase the glowing beauties. Already Corenth's thoughts and emotiosn were getting to him. But S'ven wasn't adverse to his third Flight being with Ariya. She was pretty enough. And a Maiden was always exciting and emotional. And he liked agreeing with Corenth more than arguing.

With a fierce grin, S'ven leapt off the couch as Corenth leaped off the ledge, at the exact moment, and they both moved swiftly in the direction of Ariya/Faith.

They would Chase!

[wildfire]

Faith hummed slightly as Corenth arrived. He was a striking dragon and would do just nicely indeed. She glanced around not speaking to the male right away. When no other males arrived the dragoness snarled. Only one male had shown?!

Only one?!

Faith was understandably furious. How dare those males ignore her! With a loud snap she unfurled her wings. Without warning Corenth she launched herself into the air.

Let's see if you can keep up Corenth. the dragoness teased the male though there was the barest edge of malice to her voice. She probably wouldn't hurt him but she would push him that much was certain. Even if he'd catch her eventually (seeing as he was the only chaser) she wasn't going to be caught quickly.

Meanwhile Ariya had finally managed to stop her pacing. She was proud of herself for calming down though the tension was still apparent in her frame. Her eyes widened when she found that the first chaser was Sand Corenth.

The candidate master?!

Shards and shells. she thought grateful he wasn't too much older than herself. That was the only good thing about the flight so far. She was more than a bit surprised that Corenth was Faith's only chaser and for a moment shared her dragon's anger at being slighted so.

Tch, they don't know what they're missing. she thought soothingly to Faith who gave a rumble of agreement.

[Raelyn]

S'ven came in the doorway as Corenth reached the feeding grounds, and he felt a dizzyingly pleasant surge of matinglust as Corenth pounced on a herdbeast. The sand crooned to Faith, both surprised and pleased to be the beautiful spiral's only Chaser. He lifted his maw and gazed at her a moment. Yes, this maiden flight would be a fun one.

S'ven walked smoothly towards Ariya, pausing a few steps away from the young woman. When he discovered moments later that he and Corenth were the only Chasers, S'ven couldn't quite help the pleased sound that escaped his lips.

"Hello Ari." He smiled, his eyes glittering. "I'm glad you're the ones we are Chasing."

Corenth rumbled,
I think This will be an interesting Flight. And Faith, surely I can keep up with a beuty like yourself!
His sandy-colored hide was bright in the sunlight.

[wildfire]

We shall see Corenth. We shall see. Faith replied to the Sand’s bravado. She knew Corenth was a fine dragon and perfectly capable of keeping up with her. But she wanted him to prove it to her. That and she was sorely disappointed in the males of Moonlit.

Sorely disappointed.

With a tilt of her wings she was angling towards the lake. She might not be a Queen by rank but right now she ruled the skies by Faranth and no sharding gold or lilac was going to tell her otherwise. Gone was the calm, reserved Weyrling which left a Spiral dragoness in the grips of Flight in place. And this dragoness wanted nothing less than the best. A slight adjustment of her wings had her shooting over the lake at a break-neck pace. She had speed and agility thanks to being built along the lines of her green sisters. She would have preferred more endurance (in the moment) but alas beggars can’t be choosers.

Oh Corenth I forgot to warn you, you’re it! the Spiral called out as she tilted her body dipping one wingtip into the water to send a spray back towards the Sand crowing with laughter as the sunlight danced of her wet and glowing hide.

Oh she was having too much fun!

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Ariya in the meantime was not thrilled. Okay maybe she was really thrilled (after all S’ven was a pretty piece of eyecandy) but did Faith have to Rise today?! Her eyes drew in said Sandrider’s lean muscled form before his words hit her ears. Said brown orbs widened with delighted surprise as a warm smile spread across the harpers face.

“Really?” Her voice was filled with tentative hope. Maybe this wouldn’t be so bad. Then suddenly her cheeks were flaming red as she ducked her head shyly. She wasn’t sure if he was saying that only because of the mating lust or if he really meant it.

Did he really mean it?

She could only hope that he did.

“Thank you. It’s relieving that someone I know is here.” She murmured. Would it make this easer? More than likely it wouldn’t until later in the Flight. Something about that bothered the teen but she couldn’t put a finger on why. Faith’s voice suddenly flickered through her mind.

Let go Mine. I’ll take care of you. the spiral crooned to her rider. Ariya fiddled with the hem of her shirt for a moment obviously nervous. Then she straightened ever so slightly.

I’m trusting you Faith. she thought and the Spiral gave a pleased croon as a sultry smile danced on Ariya’s lips. Gone was the nervous teen from moments before. She closed the distance between them trailing her fingers lightly down S’ven’s arm.

“So strong.” She murmured giving S’ven a smoldering look that was at once lust-filled and possessive.

He was hers.

[Raelyn]

With a crow of delight and challenge, matinglust and pleasure, Corenth leapt after the glowing Spiral. He swerved on a wingtip around the splash of water and rumbled. Oh, this would be a fun Chase! He soared upwards, just above her wings, and took in her shining appearance.

Meanwhie S'ven stared at Ariya in a half mating-lust-trance as she went from fiddling with her skirt to a different reaction entirely. His body trembled as Ariya-Faith ran her fingers down S'ven-Corenth's arm. He felt himself reach towards her and paused a moment. No, there were no others to worry about. He didn't really have to wait, after all. With that thought S'ven leaned towards Ariya, putting a hand on her arm. She was quite beautiful, like her dragoness. His heart missed a beat at her look, her words. A smile that he couldn't contain reached his lips and his eyes danced with a mad joy that wasn't all driven by matinglust. S'ven-Corenth Chased.

They dipped a wingtip and let the water roll over that wing from the lake. But they did not splash at the glowing Faith-Ariya. No, they let it roll off and make themselves shine as well. But none were as bright as the Spiral.

Beautiful Faith, no other would I Chase as I Chase you.

[wildfire]

Faith was tiring. She knew she would have to choose Corenth since he was her only chaser. He'd more than proved he could keep up with her in any event. She crooned in approval when he neatly avoided the splash. He was strong and agile, Corenth was.

He would do.

Well then you must be the one for me today. Come claim your prize, my Corenth. You've won today. the spiral crooned lovingly as she angled closer to the Sand. Faith was sure that Corenth's would take care of hers. It was a good Flight in her mind.

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Ariya shivered with pleasure at S'ven's reaction to her touch. The expression on his face though brought her somewhat back to herself. It brought her back enough to know that he did care for her outside of FlightLust. She moved closer to him reaching up to brush his cheek with her fingertips. She did so as Faith let Corenth catch her and a soft gasp left her.

"Mine." she breathed before stretching on her tiptoes to press a kiss to S'ven's lips. Her body quivered against his as she pulled away slightly. "All mine." she added grinning.


[wanna jump to morning after?]

[Raelyn]

The next morning...
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S'ven stirred and blinked his eyes. Not quite awake, he stumbled out of the bed and towards the bathing room. But when he went to the left, as it was in his weyr, there was nothing there. Well, perhaps he'd mixed it up. S'ven sleepily trudged to the right and went into the bathing room. He woke himself up further by splashing water into his own face. And then the Sandrider noticed the smug, pleased, loving emotions coming from Corenth. S'ven was momentarily confused; he looked up at the mirror in front of him. His eyes widened as he realized where he was. And remembered the previous day! He and Corenth had won Ariya and Faith's Flight!

Yes, Mine, we caght the fair beauties. And are you happy?

Corenth, I'm more than happy.... I've never actually felt this way... about someone other than you and my family....

He smiled into the mirror, eyes on Ariya in the bed.

[wildfire]

Unlike a certain Sand and his rider, Faith and Ariya were still very much sound asleep when S'ven got up. Faith curled closer to Corenth when a gust of cool wind brushed her hide though she didn't wake. She sighed contentedly as she settled against her first mate. She was very happy.

Ariya shivered shortly after S'ven had gotten up giving a soft noise of protest at the sudden absence of warmth. Without waking she shifted so that she was further under the furs and curled up into a tighter ball. At the sound of water though the dark haired teen finally started to wake. Blinking sleepily brown eyes were slightly unfocused as Ariya sat up.

Where was-

Brown eyes suddenly widened as disjointed, hazy memories of the previous day's adventure flickered through her mind. A bright blush spread up her cheeks. Part of her was glad the S'ven was in the washroom but another part of her wanted him there beside her.

Talk about conflicted!

She pulled the furs up to cover herself being the modest child that she was. Brown eyes flickered to the washroom and caught the mirror's reflection. A shy tentative smile flickered across her lips.

"Morning..." she said softly not really knowing what else to say to S'ven. What did you say to the guy you had a crush on that you'd just slept with (mostly thanks to your dragon rising)?

[ Oh the joys of awkwardness~! ]

[Raelyn]

S'ven suddenly felt a blush spread up his cheeks as Ariya woke and met his eyes in the mirror. He realized he'd let the water run and quickly shut it off, then turned around, a goofy grin still on his face. Corenth snuggled closer to the still-sleepign Faith and rumbled happily.

S'ven suddenly looked down. And suddenly realized that he hadn't put any clothes on when he'd gotten out of bed. Well, he had forgotten that he wasn't in his own weyr.

Cheeks still red, S'ven moved towards the bed and pulled on his pants from yesterday. He held Ariya's shirt out towards her with a smile that was a lot less embarrassed now.

"Good Morning Ariya, sleep well?" He teased her lightly. His eyes glittered with amusement as he met hers. He sat down on the bed and wondered if she would mind if he kissed her, so thinking S'ven leaned forwards a bit.

[wildfire]

Ariya's blush turned brighter upon realizing that S'ven didn't have anything on when he came back in. She ducked her head slightly trying to give him a bit of privacy. There was a shy smile still on her face as she turned back to S'ven when his pants were safely back on. Even so he was still a nice bit of eye-candy. She took her shirt noticing the teasing glint in his eye as he spoke.

"Yes I slept well but then I think you knew that." she replied teasingly a grin on her face. When he leaned forward her eyes widened slightly but she made no move to stop him, instead leaning toward him, her cheeks turning red as her lips met his.

Faith woke slowly yawning and moving to stretch though Corenth's presence seemed to startle her for the briefest moment.

Good morning, Corenth. she crooned rubbing her head against his lovingly. It seemed the Spiral was in a good mood this morning. Sunny, Sky, and Cloud were still missing for the moment and personally Ariya was grateful for the moment alone with S'ven.

[Raelyn]

S'ven smiled as he kissed Ariya. Happiness bubled up in him and he hugged Ariya, breakign their kiss for a moment. His face ended up in her hair, but he liked the scent, whatever she put in it. And she was so vibrant...

Inadvertently his mind turned to the real world, where dragons lay on the sands inches form death, and harpers died, and mysterious things happened in a weyr that wanted to live and be merry. He winced and closed his eyes.

Corenth crooned and rubbed heads with his new mate. He raised a wing over her for a moment, rumbling his joy to the world. And as S'ven darkened Corenth shrank back as well.

Dear Faith, Mine is suddenly sad. What can we and your's do? He said, his eyes whirling with touches of red and yellow now. He rubbed heads with the spiral, crooning ot her, to Ariya, to S'ven.

This wasn't how the mornign after a flight sohuld go.

[wildfire]

Ariya found herself smiling as S'ven's arms wrapped around her. She didn't mind that the kiss had been broken. She rather liked the feel of his arms holding her.

She snuggled closer to him with a content sigh. Glancing up at him though she caught the troubled expression on his face. Blinking the brunette tilted her head. Reaching up she gently brushed his cheek with her fingers.

"No dark thoughts." she ordered a teasing grin on her face. She leaned up pressing her lips to his. Faith gave a chortling laugh rubbing her head against Corenth.

I think mine has it under control. the Spiral commented amused.

[Raelyn]

S'ven looked down into Ariya's eyes as she snuggled into his arms, and then reached up and touched his cheek softly. He felt his happy mood returning at her words and their kiss. He held Ariya warmly and only broke the kiss after a few moments. His eyes danced merrily.

"Not anymore!" He exclaimed, grinning, and held her hands in his. He was so, so happy that Corenth had chased and Caught Faith. He did love Ariya. He'd never been sure before about flights but this one...

Corenth calmed as soon as theri mates lightened the morning once more. He nuzzled Faith with his muzzle happily, and brought his wing out over her once more.

S'ven massaged her palms, still smiling broadly. "No dark thoughts anymore." He agreed, nodding.

[Raelyn]

(meep)