Horen relaxed as the heat of the water seeped into his muscles. It was almost unbearably hot, but he didnt struggle. He had recognized Katies voice but he was too weak to talk. He whimpered when she picked him up and handed him to another. He took a deep breath and felt better. He scented the air and relaxed more as he found the scent of his brother.<br/><br/>Feras had shifted as he watched Kate handle Horen. He stood by the water as his mind slowly settled. He was ready to ask a few questions when she handed him Horen. He was surprised as he instinctively held Horen close to his body. He turned and watched her leave as she spoke.<br/><br/>He sat by the water and stroked Horens wet fur.<br/><br/>-Brother.... You can return to normal size now...... No one will threaten us here.- He held Horens head in his hands as he looked up at him.<br/><br/>-------------------<br/><br/>Horen looked up into his brothers face and whimpered as he forced the change away. His body grew to normal size, but it left him drained.<br/><br/>-So tired brother..... Still hurts......- His body was still feeling the ghost of the pain his Dragonmate had suffered.<br/><br/>-------------------------<br/><br/>Feras could feel the heat of Horens skin through his thick fur. He knew he needed to cool him off.... He used his mana and slowly ran his hands over Horens neck and shoulders. He was putting off a cooling air, and he hoped it would soothe his brother.<br/><br/>-Dont worry brother. You can sleep.... Im here.... Your mate has said we are safe here..... Dont fear it..... You need to rest Horen. Its the only way you will get stronger- He touched his head to Horens and began humming an old song that their father had used to calm them as children. It had often been the only thing that made Horen sleep on his more restless nights.<br/><br/>Horen looked at his brother but he was too tired to focus. And then he heard the faint humming. He knew that song. It meant safety, and peace..... Slowly his eyes closed and he relaxed into sleep.