<span style="color: blue"><i>Somewhere along the coast of A’enath</i></span><br/><br/>Nestled on the far end of a narrow coastal inlet, a small campsite had been set up along the edge of a wooded area and the rough rocky hills that impeded the trees expansion. The campsite was little more than a small tent and a fire-pit carefully constructed from the stones of the rocky hills. A rough log had been dragged or carried from the woods to lay beside the fire-pit, serving as a seat for the occupant of the campsite.<br/><br/>In the early light of dawn, the remnants of the previous nights fire smoldered; releasing a weavy wavy tendril of smoke up into the sky. The still of the morning is broken as a loud rustling noise echoed from the depths of the trees flanking the campsite; the rustling noise growing closer and closer to the campsite. All too soon, the source of that rustling appeared along the treeline; as a massive nine foot long black wolf paced along the edge of the treeline, a wolf with a pair of dragon wings folded along it’s sides and a long draconic tail slithering behind it as it moved. The dragon-wolf scanned the clearing where the campsite sat, it’s head lifted to taste the scents on the air. Satisfied with what it scented, the beast slowly padded out of the trees completely and creeped towards the campsite. Lowering it’s muzzle to sniff at the fire-pit for a moment, the beast soon turned it’s attention to the tent and the soft sounds emanating from within.<br/><br/>Moments later the flap to the tent was unfastened and a piece of meat was tossed out, almost instantly caught and devoured by the waiting dragon-wolf.<i><span style="color: purple"> “You should be able to catch your own meals, ye are getting lazy or just becoming a glutton,”</span></i>came a soft raspy voice from inside the tent. A voice that indicated either far too much use or it was rarely used. A second tossed piece of meat was followed by a dark cloaked figure crawling out of the tent, the figure pausing to pet the dragon-wolf on the head before standing up and reaching a height of nearly 10ft. The figure rolled it’s neck before turning it’s attention to the campsite; focusing on the fire-pit, a few softly muttered words caused a fresh fire to grow within the fire-pit. Supplementing the fire with fresh wood, the figure slipped back into the tent; coming back out a few minutes later with a pack, weapons belt and bow.  Rummaging in the pack, the figure pulled out a darkened pot and set about cooking breakfast, alternating between rubbing the head and neck of the dragon-wolf and stirring the pot as it bubbled away over the fire.<br/><br/>A silent rhythm fell over the campsite as breakfast was prepared. Once the food was done and eaten, the campsite cleaned up; the figure sat on the log and looked at the dragon-wolf for several silent minutes. Eventually the figure spoke again, it’s voice gaining a faint sensual tone as some of the raspiness fades with continued use.<i><span style="color: purple"> “Are you sure this is the right thing to do Vex? My very presence can endanger them..” </span></i>The figure trailed off and turned it’s hooded head to gaze at the dragon-wolf head on. The campsite was silent for several moments before the hooded figure sighed.<br/><br/><i><span style="color: purple">“I know they could use my help, you don’t have to remind me how much I have learned in my time. And you don’t have to scold me; they already have enough to worry about without me adding to it. Yes yes, I realize all that; I have to be sure this is the best thing for them.”</span></i>Another sigh slips out, the hooded figure slowly nodding it’s head.<i><span style="color: purple"> “Fine, we’ll do this and if it goes horribly wrong, I get to say ‘I told you so’.</span></i>” The figure added as it stood up.<i><span style="color: purple"> “Go get ready while I finish breaking down the camp.” </span></i>The dragon-wolf seemed to nod it’s head before turning and padding off through the trees towards the larger clearing along the ocean shore.<br/><br/>Minutes later the campsite had all but disappeared and the dark figure stood a few feet away from the dragon-wolf. With a minuscule movement of it’s hood, the figure seemingly nodded to the dragon-wolf; the wolf taking a few steps further away before growing to over three times it’s size, now large enough for the dark figure to mount. Which the figure did, the dragon-wolf launching both of them into the air with powerful strokes of it’s wings. Rising higher into the air, the pair turned outwards towards the ocean; the dragon-wolf using it’s large powerful wing strokes to propel itself through the air at a rapidly increasing pace.<br/><br/><br/>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/><br/><i><span style="color: blue">Unknown time later, somewhere over the continent of Gha’mos</span></i><br/><br/><br/>The Aviari lookout called out a warning down to the deck of the lead air-ship, gathering the attention on those on deck and pointing towards a dark speck; a dark speck that was those on deck watch, started to grow larger and larger. It didn't take long to realize and understand something was approaching the flying ship and approaching at a very rapid rate. The Aviari on board were becoming a flurry of activity in preparation in case the approaching speck turned out to be hostile.<br/><br/>Those on deck did not have to wait long, a sympathy of activity blooming all over the ship; soon the speck grew more distinct, becoming the form of a large winged beast with a dark figure riding it. As the moments pasted, the beast and rider growing larger and larger until those on the ship could discern that the beast was a over 20ft long, the head and body of a wolf but with large draconic wings and a long whip like draconic tail. The rider though was wrapped up in a black hooded cloak, hiding it’s identity even with the winds whipping the edges of the cloak about.<br/><br/>Within a handful of minutes, the massive dragon-wolf was swooping down towards the deck of the main air-ship; growing smaller right before the eyes of those on deck. When the dragon-wolf grew to about a 3rd it’s size, the figure jumped off to land on the deck; ignoring the Aviari around it as the dragon-wolf shrunk down to the size of a normal wolf and curled up at the figure’s feet. Standing at just around 10ft, the figure’s hooded head looking around at each person on the deck, pausing for several long moments as it gazed at both W’ineton and Darion. Tilting it’s head slightly, almost as if it was trying to bring forgotten memories to the forefront of it’s mind; the figure slowly spoke in a soft, sensual voice with just a touch of raspiness to it.<br/><br/><i><span style="color: purple">“Hello again Winnie and Darion, it has been some time.”</span></i>The figure paused, considering for a moment, “Perhaps longer for myself than for you.” It continued as it reached up and pulled the hood of it’s cloak back. As the hood drops, long pale hair is revealed with hints of it’s former red color streaked through the strands and long slender ears poking through the pale strands; red eyes finding the gaze of each person on deck. The cloak continues to fall open, exposing the dark leather and plate armor the figure wears along with the hilts of swords sticking out from the sheaths wrapped around her sensual waist. Although the elven woman doesn't spark immediate recognition in either Winnie or Darion, the longer they gaze at her, the more they sense a familiarity with the elf.<br/><br/>The elf reaches down and strokes the head of the dragon-wolf at her feet,<i><span style="color: purple"> “This is Vexledria, Vex for short. She has been my companion and friend for longer than I can remember. Without her, I am not sure I would still be alive or sane.” </span></i>The elf fell silent, turning to look at each person on the deck, seeing if there was any sign of recognition in the face or eyes of W’ineton or Darion.<br/><br/><br/>OOC: To give you an idea - Here is an image of<a class="externalLink" href="http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/media/catalog/product/v/e/vel4009.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vexledria</a>and here is a rough idea of what<a class="externalLink" href="http://images.forwallpaper.com/files/images/7/706d/706d0f53/435551/windrunner.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essaerae Srinshee</a><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>