Aetheiria's arrows flew in quick sequences into the sky, each taking near misses on his underbelly. She snapped her finger, sending the bow away before making the decision to follow him. She ran forward, feeling the beginnings of her transformation light through her body. She took a quick moment to link minds with Fraener, informing him of her plan and his place in it; though her steps were stopped when she felt the lack of his consciousnesses. She turned around quickly with worry, making her way to his slumped body laying across the grass. She crouched next to him, gently pushing her fingers through his snowy white hair. She dismissed her thoughts of comfort before using her energy to heal the parts of his body she could; hopefully keeping him alive. She grasped his body, pulling him with her through the forest to an area she knew well. She decided to keep from the skies, not eager to subject to Mailk's torment. She walked backwards, though with ease; thankful for her dragon strength. The walk was tedious, as Fraener's body kept sporadically going between human to dragon form. She stopped as he became to heavy begging he would changes, and she was happy when the changing stopped. She walked four kilometers, healing him in short spurts as she went, her strength dwindling as she pushed forward. She moved through confusing brush and branches nearing her destination, a hidden cave that presented itself to her. She reached out her thoughts, stating her name and her dilemma and was greeted by a booming voice who welcomed her. She made her way through the depths of the cave, the darkness enveloping Fraener and herself. The cave as deep and large; long and dark enough to keep out suspecting humans. She reached the middle and was greeted by an orange dragon, his enormous body towering over hers.<span style="font-style: italic">Thank you for this Ayodel.</span>She moved out of his way, worried though tending to her own wounds. She explained the situation to the orange dragon; explaining her previous encounter with Malik and the strength of his powers. She watched slightly as Ayodel put his paw next to Fraener, working his extraordinary healing upon her mate; her worries lessened with her trust of Ayodel. Aetheiria transformed as a dragon, asking permission before making a fire into the center of the cave for warmth and strength. She curled up, her head on the hard ground watching.<br/><br/>A few hours passed before Ayodel addressed the situation,<span style="font-style: italic">He should be fine. But for now...we wait.</span>She nodded and made her way to Fraener, cocooning her body around his. She pushed him closer to her stomach, her belly of fire she hoped would keep him warm and she covered him with her leathery wing, feeling his soft heartbeat against her body; she thought of the comfort of knowing he was alive before she drifted off to sleep.<br/><br/>The days flew on as a small routine. She would leave to hunt, regaining her strength while keeping meat for Fraener's awakening. She spent her time making conversation with Ayodel; his conversation light, preferring to be on his own. They laughed, speaking of the others and of past, his age old and full of memories. She felt the sliding of Fraener's hand on her belly, his movements quickening. She lifted her wing, craning her neck to see Fraener. She watched as he sat up, shaking his head slowly as he refocused his eyes. He stood up unsteadily and she pushed her nose under him; helping to regain his unbalance,<span style="font-style: italic">Oh thank you</span>He said, his voice uneasy,<span style="font-style: italic">Where exactly are we...and oh wow...who is that?</span>He sounded stricken as he noticed Ayodel and she easily explained what had transpired. She stopped inbetween, transforming to heat up food, which she made and watched him eat as she continued.<span style="font-style: italic">I have been thinking about Malik briefy</span>She nodded to Ayodel, including him in the conversation,<span style="font-style: italic">He must have an uncanny ability to sense other dragons. I have issues finding higher dragons often; especially when I was younger. Though I think we have already decided he is abnormal.</span>She watched as Fraener finished eating. She pushed a hand through his hair,<span style="font-style: italic">I'm just happy you're okay. And I know you'll feel better soon</span>She told him.<span style="font-style: italic">I think we should leave soon...I believe we may have overstayed our welcome. Ayodel is a kind dragon...though prefers to be alone.</span>She explained.<span style="font-style: italic">....We can go back, or we can take our time, which we will have to do any way. Travel in small increments before making the trip over the water. I agree we should do with what you feel like</span>she told him.