(I'm putting that in a spoiler because its so big, though I'm most likely going to keep writing (You all should know very well that I love these two characters better then any other. Heart of the story... At least mine!)... These two are still open though if anyone is looking to pair their characters.<img alt=":P" src="./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif" title="Razz"/>)<br/>(And I know a few of you are still pairing up ~~ I do believe.)<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>XHawkerX wrote:</cite><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">(Detail is generally more attractive, whether you reply daily or hourly... it Is better then 'fast' posts.)<br/>(I'll need to get a grasp on whats going on before I get into the RP too <img alt=":P" src="./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif" title="Razz"/>)<br/><br/>The dragon grasped the sand as he awoke, a blackness of nothing other then the feeling of warm sand. Hawker pulled himself up rather easily, turning his head to first access their situation. "The book... Damion! Where is the Tome?!" He shouted, blindly stumbling around as he felt the sand and where it met with the water. The Tome seemed to be hidden to Hawker, he could not figure where he had left the Wood chest that accompanied the small sailing ship which quickly caught a flame by the strike of lightning in the worst of storms. He turned to the sound of dragging.<br/><br/>"H-Here... It looks a bit broken though, I hope its still safe." The gryphon dragged a wooden chest with iron bindings to hold it together. The chest had been smashed in a few places, wrecked beyond repair. Though the gryphon simply fiddled with the lock for a moment. "Was there a key?... I don't think your going to fit it in there." Damion stated... "Where are we Hawker?... Its amazing, look at..." The Gryphon paused, looking down.<br/><br/>"So... Where do you think we are?... This cannot be the same dimension as our own." He stated, patting the gryphon and tearing the lock right off of it. "I lost the key." He patted his wet robe, before pulling the top off. Inside ~ Thunder's Tome, Hawker would never go anywhere without it at his side. His master required it of him... If he needed to see or fight, this book could aid him. All his years of magic had paid off, what seemed so stupid like 'Scrying' books was now his only way of reading... Other then his companions if need be, of course. He picked it up, strapping it to his belt along with a few other things he usually carried. When he got back up, he could only walk a few steps before *Crack!* The sound of scales rubbing against a broken bone... To his luck, healing magic was not a thing he dared to touch. With his leg broken, he was rather vulnerable... even if they could get a few miles need be.<br/><br/>"N-No! Hawker!... Y-You cant walk like that... Don't you remember?! You almost got your leg cut off when the ship exploded! Planks went everywhere!" The gryphon stated, slowly coming up from behind him. He observed the bleeding from through Hawker's robe. "That old -- I mean, your master!... H-He told me I was to assist you. A-And all... I-Is there something I can do?" He stepped in front of Hawker and Nuzzled him. "M-Maybe we should look for help... I-I..."<br/><br/>"I-I'm fine." The Half-Dragon stated.</div></div></div></div></blockquote><br/><br/>Hawker ignores Damion's protests, addressing his leg for a moment. He quickly pulled a spool of linen bandage out of a pouch on the side of his belt. Being unable to see would get in the way of properly doing this himself. Hawker could feel that whatever had hit his leg had cut into it very well... A pretty clean slice through the protecting scales that layered his body. It wasn't dire, but without attention it would cause him great pain to come... The dragon would not be able to defend himself in this sort of state. Nodding it off, the half-dragon pulled a strand of bandage over it and tore the extra that was unneeded from the small spool. It was quick, he wrapped the strand around and finished with it.<br/><br/>"U-Uh..." Damion stuttered for a moment as he thought of ways to help. Of course Hawker would never truly ask and he would rarely accept the gryphons or anyone elses help for that matter. "Y-You... I-I..." Damion wanted to stop him from going anywhere, he knew it was a terrible idea on a island they didn't even understand properly. This place could of had horrid creatures, C-Crazy ones at best! "Hawker... T-This is a bad idea. You've got to understand... You cant take the world on by yourself."<br/><br/>"I'm just fine Damion, If worse comes to worse I'll use the Tome to heal myself... Even if it speeds the spread..." Hawker stated, holding his right hand up. The symbol on it looked just fine, around it was much darker... An evil curse spreading about his mortal body. It overtook most of his hand and arm. "There is plenty of time, You do not have to worry..." Even though he could not see his arm, he could feel the dark pain and temptation flowing through each vein. Every day reminded him of the little control he had over anything anymore. Eventually, this would eat away at his entire reasoning... Permanently.<br/><br/>Slowly, The two made their way further into the island. Damion's loud voice questioning everything about every little plant or bug he saw. "Oh! Look at that! Its amazing... And... This?... What is that?" Damion would comment over things almost instantly when he saw them. Hawker shushed the talkative gryphon, constantly stating he was too loud or even annoying at times. As much as The Half-Dragon enjoyed his company, Damion was very unneeded other then the extra things he carried with him. The gryphon was not cut out to be a warrior of any kind. He had not changed too much through age.<br/><br/>(I also need to respond to Delicious ~~ Mmmm... Give me a minute.)