A Lady of Water-Noka Hatching

[Krisley]

The little kit watched the last of its clutch siblings impress, as well as a few of its own siblings. It shuffled around within the cracked shell, unsure if it should come out or not. In the end, it pushed the top half of the shell of itself, and climbed cautiously out, huddling in the sand near the egg. It had been hiding in it so long that its fur was nearly dry. Sitting there was a female landwalker, her fur a soft, light brown colour, with sudden spalshes of bright gold, centered mainly around her head. She was a small thing, and frightened. Her tail was curled tightly around her, and she anxiously called out to the one person she felt comfortable talking to.

Kaila, please fetch me from the sands. I'm scared, and everyone is watching me. I'm Peynala. Her voice was high and frightened, and see kept glancing at the nokas, and all the singing creatures, whose song was now beginnign to wind down.

ooc// Her regular speaking colour is 00CDCD

[Krisley]

And suddenly there were two more Noka flying towards the humans gathered to watch the Hatching. THey landed at a ganetle trot, and both strode up to a girl.

Tasia, would you be my rider now? She was full grown, and her eyes were nearly level with Tasia's.

Traire proudly tossed her head, much like a horse would. Cari, I offer the same. Would you like to fly with me, as more than friends?

ooc// If you say yes to them, then Nali and Traire are yours to control. They will be bonded. Nali's colour is lightblue, and Traires is yellow.

[Anyu]

(( Dude... I didn't see that coming.))

Tasia stared down at Nali. "Nali... Oh, I would love to be your rider!" She whispered, shocked. She hesitated, before hugging the noka gently.

Cari, at first, didn't catch on to the fact that Traire had asked her a question. "Fly? Me with you? I... I don't believe it. Of course, dear Traire! Of course!" She cried, ecstatic.

[Krisley]

ooc// This is my final post with them. Take good care of them. *Sniffles*

Nali purred deep in her chest, the sound reverberating through her form, and into Tasia's. Gently, she licked her ear, and bent her neck to return the hug. She'd thought long and hard, and now was the time, while everyone was happy.

Traire perked her ears up, and turned to one side, unfurling one wing to allow her to mount She bent down to make it easier. Come, let us fly with the Nokas, the Abuto, and the fire lizards. Free in the sky, as I promised you. She purred. It was deeper than Nali's, but it meant the same. She'd decided.

[Anyu]

Chapeth hummed loudly, crooning in delight to Nali. She had always liked the noka, and was happy to be able to be friends with her. "Thank you, Nali. Thank you." Tasia whispered.

Cari excitedly climbed onto the flyer's back, feeling her joyful shiver run down her spine. Let us fly, my friend. She said. Traire spread her wings, beating them down, and soared up into the sky, the three flitts trailing after them with a whistle of welcome.

[Krisley]

The Flyers, abuto, and fire lizards that had flown during the Hatching soared after Traire and Cari, the last notes of their song echoing through the cavern as they left. The Diggers, water dwellers, and landwalkers all made their way back to their respectfull activities, with the acception of Aura, who remained behind to speak with J'ren. The leaving Noka spoke excitedly about the hatching, though it was a silent conversation.

[Anyu]

J'ren stared at the adult nokas that had impressed, perplexed. "I don't think that is common..." He commented to himself. He didn't seem to notice everyone leaving, just sat there with Hauth behind him.

Meanwhile, Tasia climbed onto Nali's back, after making sure Chapeth didn't mind, and they flew out with Kita perched on Chapeth's back.

[Krisley]

Aura spread her wings, and glided gently into the air, alighting softly in the stands near J'ren. A new chapter begins again, as we join your world. She commented, watching the last airborne singers fly out, Tasia and Nali amung them.

Once ouside, the Nokas arranged themselves in formation behind Traire and Nali, while the wild flitts and Abuto departed back to their homes.

[Frimblia]

Will you be my rider, Filion? I am Neran. Just as Filion had been mournfully lamenting how few were left against his chances for Impressing one, the voice, slightly solemn, brushed his mind.
"Oh yes, of course!" he said gleefully, tripping over himself to reach Neran.

Kaila had been watching all of it go by with a failing spirit, as slowly almost all turned away from her. Soon only one kitten was left.
Kaila, please fetch me from the sands. I'm scared, and everyone is watching me. I'm Peynala. A high soprano voice, filled with terror filled her head melodiously, and Kaila quickly moved towards Peynala, never taking her eyes off the beautiful Landwalker.

[Kaity]

Emilia blinked. She gently pushed off of Aurath and stared in awe. "M-me?" she asked quietly.

Raquina nodded. Will you accept? she asked softly again.

Emilia nodded. "Of course!" she answered, still shocked. She scooped her gently up into her arms.

Aurath crooned softly to the Noka. It was nice to have something else to travel around the Weyr with. And it was so beautiful, too!

Emilia carefully mounted the Dawn. "Are you alright?" she asked, frightened that she might've.

Raquina shook her head slightly, moving out of her arms carefully and gracefully. You didn't. she assured, sitting.

The rider nodded. We're good to go, Aurath. she said with a happy tone.

Aurath crooned again and nodded slightly, taking off into the air.

[Anyu]

J'ren turned to Aura, startled, then nodded. "Yes, sorry. We, the Weyr, are very grateful for the mother nokas' sacrifices. The new kits will be taken care of." He promised.

[Krisley]

I'm glad to hear it, and I know the mothers who volunteered their eggs will be glad as well. Aura answered, and paused for a moment. Flair is going to be a problem, for both Nokas and humans. She said after a while. She meant about her statling mental influence.

[Anyu]

"Flair? How come?" J'ren asked curiously. Behind him, Hauth was listening with interest.

[Krisley]

She made a sound like a low mew, as the Noka's sigh. Falir has great potential, but with her temper, she'll need to learn to control herself sooner than the other hatchlings. She could harm many innocents.

[Anyu]

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Sounds vaguely familiar. I will make sure that her rider knows this." He said.