ROLEPLAY HQ - the-dragons-of-cambria

TW: Dark themes, violence, mentions of war, harsh language, possible sexual themes, potential gore

3 days ago The first thing that hit her was the sound. The sounds of screams, the sound of the shouting the sounds of agony. Moreover, the tantalizing scent of blood and smoke all mixed into one. This was it.. the day Onyxiaa fell. The day Alex dreaded all these years finally came true. Alex dragged herself and gathered those left as she turned her head to the east. While the sky in the opposite direction was still dark, the dawn on the east side already broke. A mixture of yellow and orange on the horizon beneath a dark neon blue ocean of night had begun to peek out. “We leave now..” *Alex spoke coldly and worried looking at what was left of her colony as they transformed into their true mighty dragon forms and flew east. As the sun continuously rose, all of the purple and deep blue faded away, and the sun took its mighty position at the top of the sky, shining so very blindingly beautiful despite the dark and dreading side of the west… forever leaving their home. Current Days *The dragons flew for what felt like decades, despite it begin 3 days in totals they stayed at some islands here and there but never deemed it home.. not until Alex spotted an island. the sound of the birds started to raise up. It brought freedom and happiness to their mind. A forever home? As the Alex flew down transforming into her dragonic human form. The women stood at about 6’0, she had long red flowy hair down to her back, her tail long with sharp spikes at the end , about 6-7ft long, as she had black scales freckled throughout her body. She was well built with abs and yet a curvaceous figure.

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As She landed on the island of Cambria, she spotted the beautiful flowers in reds, yellows, purples, and pinks lounged happily along the banks of small streams. Following the streams, it allowed her to hear the playful sound of the water lapping on the rocks, and the sound of leaves rustling when the wind blew gently, bringing with it a feeling of peace and tranquility. While she was observing the island and found that it was surrounded by water and some other islands. The water around the island was as clear as crystal, to the point where she can see the depths of the sea. it seemed like a tropical paradise. There were multitudes of greenery, lush foliage that looked like they were painted on. This was home, this was the place where the Ryūjins will rebuild and start anew.. or so they thought. As Alex was walking she smelled the air, once filled with follows and the salty sea turned into meat.. meat? The dragon would Gaze back to colony and raised her hand, a signal to them, meaning quiet.. we arnt alone, as she gazed in the distance and spotted the sliver of grey smoke arising in the air. She’d narrow her eyes as her wings sprouted she fly towards the cave. Upon landing her wings retracted as she stood at the entrance looking into the dark cave spotting the small luminous light of the fire.. Alex snarled quietly as she walk into the cave towards the light standing in a way that gave off threatening, like a predator finding its prey* The closer she drew the more edge she was on as she’d now stood 5 ft from the man sitting as she spoke her voice booming, echoing in the cave* “Who are you. And why are you on my Island!” she say as If she already claimed this territory

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@Cecil-Cola

It had been.. Well, he couldn't quite remember how long it had been since he had heard someone else's voice. It had been so.. very.. quiet.. Too quiet. Always too quiet. But he had done what he could, and lived each day for its own. But there was someone approaching, and they didn't seem too happy that he was around. A quick snap of his fingers, and his blade returned to him- A plain metal glaive, from the looks of it, appeared in his hands, runes engraved along the blade. It had been his most trusted companion throughout those years after everything.. Rising from his seat in the dark cave, the only light coming from the fire roasting the evening's dinner, he turned to face the newcomer to the cave, the haft of his glaive tapping on the stone as he turned. "..Your island, you say?" The man looked to be in his mid-30s, with long hair tied back into a ponytail. His face and arms were scarred, worn from years of combat and life, with a dirty brown eyepatch over one eye. This man wasn't quite 6 feet tall, but was obviously in excellent shape, with his clothes clinging to his body as if they were just barely too small, especially around his arms. Something about his eyes, though, were inhuman. "..No, I can't say it is.." He looked over her for a few moments before the weapon disappeared and he sat back down, going back to tending to his food. "It's nobody's island. A wild place for wild beasts. Better it stays that way, that's what I say. When man comes, trouble follows. Dragons aren't that different, in the end.." @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

The Dragoness looked at the man the moment his blade came to him her sharp claws extending her tail whipping ready for a fight to break out. As he stood and faced the dragon she’d analyzed the man head to toe. But back fixating on his eyes as she nod “Our Island” she’d snarl relaxing her posture the moment he lowered his weapon “it now belongs to the mighty Ryūjins.. my colony and my people” as she’d approached the man closed something about his eyes, he wasn’t all human clearly as she bluntly spoke “what exactly are you? Your body screams humans but your eyes don’t.. perhaps a hybrid of sorts?!” she’d circle the man and his fire as he tended to his food and spoke she’d hiss back “Well it’s our island!” she’d reiterate “from they day forward, this island will be ours.. it has now been claimed! As we spoke my fellow members are creating a home.. trying to find a place to colonize and live!” her tail angrily thumping on the ground cause a small breeze as the fire would blow a bit to the side. The dragon would walk standing behind him. Looking down at him with her arms crossed “Dragons are all different in the end..” she’d spoke gazing towards the entrance “Each dragon has their own personality and ways of following… especially those western dragons” her voice got dark as she’d tense up just thinking about it. The room got colder as Alexstraza would breath and relax “This is no longer a place for wild beasts.. I will give you some choices .. hybrid” she spoke just sticking with that word “you can either run off the territory or be killed, or you can join my colony…” she spoke bitterly and harshly as she’d turn to making her exit “You have one week to decide” and with that the dragoness sprouted her wings and flew off towards small island near the beautiful sea of flowers as she landed she was immediately greeted by her second in command Xaiden “I have found a man in those cave.. he possesses no harm for us”

she spoke to her clan of about 10 now “For now we continue building! We shall name this island Cambria! The new home for the ryūjin clan!” shed spoke loudly and proudly as her eyes turned cold gazing back towards the cave a small snarl heard as she turned back to her people “Now go explore find places and resources to build homes we shall colonize west where there are flatter islands..” as they would disperse leaving their leader alone. Alex would swivel on her heel and walk around the island getting a feel for it as she hears water streaming she approached a small waterfall as she sit down on the rock looking in her reflection “One week hyrbid..” she spoke to herself with a wicked grin revealing her sharp k-9 like teeth. Apart of her hoped he would join her colony afterall she just lost majority of them. She kept a small faith that he would infact join but something told her he was going to rebel and make her life a living hell.. so she was mentally preparing for that as well as if the Western dragons where to strike again.. @Cecil-Cola

This woman's remarks barely seemed to get much of a reaction out of him, his eyes glancing up at her every now and then as she circled him and his fire. It didn't really matter to him who lived here, as long as he could keep to himself and his routines.. "Does what I am really concern you that much? My body is human, if that's what you want to know. Not much else really matters." He poked at his food for a few moments longer as she kept walking around his cave and declaring the island as hers. When she stopped just behind him, she could see how his body tensed reflexively, as if he was expecting a fight. "There's plenty of places here to live." He turned his head so one eye was looking up at her. "I don't care what you do or where you go, I will be staying here. End of story." When Alex mentioned how dragons were different, he looked back down to his food with a hidden frown. Yes.. Dragons could be very different from their kin.. Not that he'd be able to do much.. Letting out a sigh as she went on about giving him an ultimatum, Evrog glanced over at her as she left. "One week, huh?" Shaking his head slowly, Evrog stood and picked up his food, walking deeper into the cave as he took a bite out of it. "Join or die, those are my options.." The man mused to himself. There was no going back to the land of man, after all. Not with what he was, and what he had. He'd have to spend this week watching these dragons, seeing what they do to the land and to themselves.. Then he'd make his decision. His routine was the same from this point in the day- Eat his afternoon meal, and then exercise for a few hours, sit down to cook dinner, and then go to bed for the night. It was a simple life, but it kept his body in shape and his mind from wandering too far. @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

The dragons would begin to build homes out of nearby resources, cutting down trees for wood and using their abilities to cut,mold etc to make hut like homes for the colony. The huts where small but livable, only the beginning of a fresh start. Alexs hut however was a bit bigger from the rest, usually a sign that the colony leader lives there as Alex has a personal guard with her at all times who lived with her. The dragoness would roam the island with a couple of others grabbing what fruits they could find and hunting down meals. Alex herself, was holding a child around the age of 7 on her shoulder showing him the ways as the child would be smiling, laughing on her shoulders and holding to her horns, as Alex dropped her tough persona laughing along with the kid as well "careful now little one..." she say as the kid would reach for a poisoned fruit as Alex lowered the kids hand and grabbed the correct fruit. the fruits looked alike both red, pear like shaped but the poisoned fruit had a black ring around the stem of it as Alex would explain the difference between the two fruits to the child as she lower him off her shoulder, the kid running to go find fruits of his own Alex gazed in the distance of the cave sensing the hybrid as she closed her eyes and smelled the fresh air, opening them as she gazed away "perhaps I could invite the human to the cook out.." shed mumble as shed look towards Xaiden. Xaiden was a bit taller than her by an inch, same red color like tail and spikes, his hair black and orange slit eyes as he coldly gazed towards Alexstrasza "you think its wise? what if he attacks.." he spoke coldly towards her as Alex nodded "if he were to attack hed be nothing but a fool" shed spit back "now! go fetch that hybrid.. see if hes interested in joining our feast tonight" Alex said as she went off to continue hunting Dusk

As dusk came upon the colony, the dragons would gather in an area and began cooking the meals they found. Cooked rabbit, fish and fruits they foraged as Alex would be getting ready for the event.. MEANWHILE Xaiden would land on the cave his wings gently resting on his side as he entered the cave and spoke, his voice powerful and stern "Hybrid, the dragoness has invited you to join our feast tonight.. you are more than welcome to join us to get a feel of what our colony would be like" hed say as he maintain eye contact, talking with a straight face as hes eyes trailed to the side making sure he wasnt followed by any other dragons "Between you and me.. if you do anything to harm my people.. especially MY dragoness, I will decapitate you with my bare hands" he coldly spoke as he turned away and walked off, flying back off too the feast As the feast would begin the dragons would be laughing, cheering and chatting up a storm with one another enjoying their company as Alex would arrive wearing a beautiful red gown, a rare occasion where she dressed up, her hair done up as she greet her people and grabbed some food, joining 3 dragons who were eating by a fire they created, as Xaiden would finally return standing next to her "Well..?" Alex spoke "I offered, now we wait for him to come.. or not" Xaiden said as he went to grab his food @Cecil-Cola

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"..If you plan on threatening me, you'll have to do better than that." Evrog remarked before Xaiden left, not even looking in his direction. "I've fought enemies far greater than you for weaker reasons. It's not very hospitable of someone whose leader is trying to recruit me to join her tribe." Slowly, he turned his head to look at him. "I'd be careful of the way you word things. They matter, after all." After the dragon left, he let out a harsh sigh and looked down at his hand. "What would you have wanted me to do..?" The air around him seemed to get slightly colder for a few seconds as he was lost in thought. He had been alone in these islands for many, many years.. Perhaps he'd have to give being around people, even if they were dragons, a chance yet again.. Though if that particular dragon decided to goad him on, he'd have to resist any chances of causing trouble. The moment he got the opportunity to kill him, Evrog was sure he'd take it. Though he didn't have anything really.. special to wear. So they'd just have to see him how he was. Standing up, he brushed some dirt and dust off of his pants before walking to the mouth of the cave and looking out, quickly spotting where the group was gathering. Memories of the people he had fought to protect flashed through his mind, though he quickly shook them away. That life was behind him, now. He was now an outsider in a foreign land, filled with dragons who would very likely want him dead, should they realize what he truly was. Climbing down the hill, he approached the group and stopped at the very edge, watching them with hands in his pockets, still trying to decide whether or not he should really.. do this. @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

The dragoness would gaze up seeing Evrog stand on the edge as she got up excusing herself from the small group as she’d approach the Hyrbids, leaning on a rock as they were about 2-3 inches away from one another “You look hesitant Hybrid. Why?” she spoke curiously looking at him her tail softly swayed eyeing the man up and down once more “We don’t bite— well Xaiden does” she’d joke as she’d offer a hand towards him “The names Alexstrasza, Alex for short.. come join us you must be starving* @Cecil-Cola

When the dragoness quickly closed the gap and leaned on a nearby rock, Evrog took a step back from her, trying to give both her and himself some personal space. "..I have learned throughout the years that it's better to have an idea of what i'm getting into before approaching a group of people." The man explained simply, eyes scanning the crowd. "Too many people have tried to kill me for me to throw caution to the wind." It was clear that he did not have much variety in the way of clothing- Old, worn cloth or leathers, with that same old deerskin eyepatch covering his right eye. Compared to her especially, he very obviously did not fit in. "..Yes, he's made that very clear." He eyed her hand for a second before giving her a firm handshake, and she could feel that he had the hands of a soldier, with thick callouses and scars giving them a rough, uneven texture. "I am Evrog." One more look at the crowd, and then he took a careful step forward, making his intention to follow clear. @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

“Evrog..” she repeat nodding as she’d smirk slightly “ah that’s Xaiden for you.. he’s a bit protective but he’s my second hand in all this chaos you learn to get used to it” shed sigh as she’d watch him carefully approach as she’d pivoted slightly towards the crowd she’d guide Evrog towards the fire as she looked at the small group of 3, the dragons looked to him confused as they looked to Alex “leave us, we have matters to talk about” As the 3 would leave Alex picked up her plate and handed it to Evrog “here I barely touched it. Eat. You just be starving” as she sit down, and motioned him to sit she’d take account everything he said.. from his worries to his outfit.. all as Alex would merely say “I can understand where your coming from, I don’t expect you to trust us so early on.. but I want to help” her voice sincere “You don’t have to live a life if not knowing who will kill you.. or be to cautious .. if you join us you will have protection… and new clothing” shed tease eyeing his outfit “You need better sheltering .. food.. a home.. let me provide those things for you..” as she’d look into the fire “I promise you it’s better than being alone, my clan is a family tighter than ever, ever since we lost our home to the western dragons” shed sigh “But I won’t push you.. your more than welcome to stay around us, get a better understanding of what it means to be apart of the Ryūjin colony.. and I advice that you do.. I really don’t want to have to kill you” she’d snicker slightly as she looked back up to him @Cecil-Cola

"He's not very good at being threatening." He spoke plainly as she led him to the group. "Especially to someone as experienced as I am. Words do little for me, especially threats. Actions are worth a thousand words, as they say." It was clear to him that many of the dragons respected this woman as their leader, as the three she commanded to leave obeyed without complaint. He eyed the plate of food before taking a seat. It was all things from the island, fruits, meats.. The same kind of stuff he'd been eating for years. "I eat plenty, but I appreciate your concern." "I don't doubt your sincerity, Alexstrasza. My doubts lie in how well I would really mesh with your clan. You claim to be a tight-knit family, and I'm what many call a 'lone wolf', by my own decision." The clothing comment did not bother him in the slightest- He knew his clothes were nothing to be proud of, as they were old and ragged after years of use. He simply lacked the skill to tailor something new for himself. "As for means of survival, I've been able to take care of myself all this time, and your clan being here won't change that, unless you actively get in my way. I know this island far better than any of your people do." He could sympathize with losing one's home. After all, he vividly remembered the early days of his independence, and how hard he had tried to make a home for himself in those ruins.. But it hadn't lasted. He had to move on, or risk putting others in harm's way. Evrog's gaze was on the food, which he hadn't touched yet, lost in his own thoughts for several moments. He almost looked.. sad. There was something missing in his eye, some lost light. "..I'll consider it." @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

Shed snicker at his comment "well he tries and fails at times.." as shed smirk slightly "Ah.. so your an action man? good to know.." Alex would say with a slight nod "Hm. I worry for all.." shed chime quietly as he spoke as shed gaze towards Evrog listening to him as he spoke "But if you strongly feel this way, like you can take care of yourself, okay with being a "lone wolf" and fend for yourself.. so be it" shed sigh in defeat looking at the fire "perhaps you could show me around the island one day.. if you dont want to join our clan then I should at-least know my way around it since Ill tell my clan to not bother you..Infact I will seclude your area so we dont disturb you if thats what you would like.." @Cecil-Cola

"..I am an action man, yes. I was a soldier in my younger years.." Bah. 'Younger years', as if he wasn't only in his mid-30s. He wasn't some decrepit old man, unable to wield a weapon or fight for his own supplies. In many cases, he was in excellent shape for a man of his age, sharpened by years of battle and honed by further years of independence and self-reliance for survival. "A strong leader has many things to consider." He spoke, looking her in the eyes. "A strange man being on the location you wish to settle in is definitely a cause for concern. You being wary of me doesn't offend me, Alexstrasza, and my hesitance to join with your clan is not out of disrespect." His eyes turned to the fire once again, a slight hint of a frown appearing on his otherwise stoic expression. "I am hesitant to join you because of the fact that I have been removed from society, human or draconic, for more than a decade. I fear that I won't be able to adjust to life with people again after that long." Especially since every reminder brought attention to that missing piece at his very core.. A part of his soul, so to speak, that was lost all that time ago.. The very reason he had removed himself and come here. It was a pain that he had been letting fester the entire time.. "I would be willing to show you around the island, yes. Though your willingness to leave me to my isolation is quite different from when you stormed into my home and demanded I join, leave, or die. Is Xaiden the one with all the confidence?" @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

Alex nodded as he spoke, chuckling when he said younger years, daring to meet his gaze as they locked eyes "Yes, I know.." shed chime in as she listened further, never looking away from him despite him looking back at the fire infront of them. "hm.. I understand" Alex sighed as she looked back to the fire cracking "But just because you removed yourself from society doesnt mean you can try once more to adjust. I can try to help you if you need me too, you can have your own space if you need to. But I just want you to be safe" she say as shed look back to him offering a kind smile, as it quickly faded away when he mentioned Xaiden "I apologize for my behavior earlier. It was wrong for me to lash out on you like that, and not the best first impresson" shed say rubbing the back of her neck, as her tail would wrap around herself shed look away "he is.. hes worse than me believe it or not" shed dryly chuckle "hes just afriad to loose his colony again and I dont blame him. no one can be trusted every since the attack. We dont understand how they found us, it lead to the colony turning on one another, thinking there is a rat amongst the group... So when we say saw a new comer here I guess I was just scared the same thing would happen" her whole demator changed, rather than being tough and rude she was rather kind, and gentle lowing her boundaries "But, id still love that tour from you Evorg" she smile looking at him @Cecil-Cola

She wasn't wrong when it came to that. A hand slowly went to his chest, his eyes closed as he listened to her voice. What would you want, old friend..? The thought crossed his mind like a whisper on the wind. It was there, and then gone. "Maybe i'll take you up on that offer. Take it one step at a time, as they say." When she apologized, he just brushed it off nonchalantly. "Look, you only threatened to kill me. Definitely not the worst first impression i've ever had. I met a woman once who had no choice but to try and kill me. Nearly burned me to a crisp, along with the entire town." The corners of his mouth twitched downward at that memory, but he didn't dwell on it. "We're all afraid of losing something." His hand closed into a fist over his chest as he spoke. "So I can't blame him for being protective of the people he cares for. Honestly, I encourage you all to fight for what you want, so that you don't lose it." Don't be like me. The thought came to his mind, and his eyes returned to the fire, seeing memories flicker through the flames. Stay strong, and keep moving forward. That's all you can really do to avoid becoming like me. "You have my word that I won't willingly bring harm to your people." He looked back in her direction. "Though, you should probably know that the weather tends to be pretty shitty around me. The Storm's got a mind of its own, and it really likes to follow me no matter how many times I ask it to keep the weather clear." He knew why, in the end, but that wasn't something he felt comfortable sharing at this time. "Hopefully the weather stays clear when I show you around." @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

Alex smiled softly hearing that. One step at a time, atleast he was willing enough to just try as she’d looked back towards the dying fire. Loving the crackles and pops it made “Hmph I see.. still I’m sorry..” she say as she’d smirk slightly a stifled laugh hearing him talk about how the women who tried to kill him “she must’ve hated you if she did all that without hesitation” she’d say as she’d fiddle with her hands noticing the slight twitch in the corner of his mouth as he’d go on, she nodded agreeing. We all afraid to lose something. It hit her.. she nodded in agreement, as she stay silent. She just lost something she was afraid to lose, her home. Hence why she was even here. Fuck she didn’t even want to be here, it was hard to just stay strong when she herself was hurting “Yeah.. well still he can go overboard with it..” she’d huff steam coming out her nose annoyed with it hearing him say he won’t bring harm to her people Alex looked over to him “thank you.. for saying that honestly” her voice filled with relief “We can deal with the weather don’t worry about that, rain, storm, sunshine, it doesn’t matter… we will be prepared for all weather events..” as she genuinely smile “even if it isn’t I still won’t care..” as she’d get up motioning him to follow “Come on, I’ll show you our little colony we built so far, and introduce you around to the others. I’ll be sure to tell them to be respectful of you and your history here ..” @Cecil-Cola

Fire was something that took some getting used to again for him.. Especially after the encounter with that woman. So much fire, so much destruction.. So much pain. "..No, it wasn't that she hated me." With a shake of his head, Evrog sighed. "The people I fought against all that time ago.. They didn't leave her much of a choice. It was her or me." His lips finally turned downward in a frown as he explained it. He hated what he had been forced to do, how much fighting had been in his life, and where it led him. But that was all in the past, from a place far, far away now.. "I wouldn't say he went overboard with it. He's just protective." That wasn't something he could really blame him for. If he had been more protective, everything might've gone differently.. No! He wouldn't dwell on it more than he already had. This was supposed to be him moving on from the pain. "Of course. I've got no reason to harm you or your people." Even if they gave him a reason to.. That wasn't something to voice. When she explained that they were prepared for all weather events, he chuckled to himself. It was unlikely that they'd ever seen a storm as long-lasting as the one that followed him.. He looked up at the sky for a few seconds, as if he was looking for something far above them. I know you're out there. He thought silently to himself. You'll be coming back soon, I'm sure. Then, he noticed her get up and he rose after. "Oh, there's no need to tell them to be respectful to me. I'd rather them be honest with how they feel about me, dancing around feelings doesn't help anyone, especially if I'm going to be living in the area with you all." With that, he went to follow. @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

“hmp, I see…” Alexstrazsa said listening to him explain how it was either her or him as she’d rest her head on her hand “really protective..” she’d mumble eyeing up seeing Xaiden in the distance watching the two with a keen eye and a frown on his face as Alex rolled her eyes and looked back to Evrog nodding “Oh trust me.. they will be very honest with you on they feel.. I’m simply telling them to not harm you. My people can be quite aggressive and selfish and I can’t change that” she’d say as she’d guide him past the waterfall. There he would see a small village with huts made of wood and leaves scattered around. The dragons roaming around helping others as they would see Alex and Evrog walking through they would whisper eyeing Evrog with hate as Alex would call for everyone to meet them outside as she explain the situation “This is Evorg.. he will be staying with us in this society. He will be learning the ways of a true Ryūjin and what it means to be involved. I ask that you don’t start any fights with him.. anyone who dares lay a hand on him in any way shall be punished! he requests that everyone be honest with him about how they feel..” she’d say as she’d nod “meeting dismissed” As the other dragons would snarl growling .. walking off as Alex would show him to his hut “This is the one closest to mine” she say pointing to the biggest hut across “if you need anything I will be there or Xaiden if I’m not there..” @Cecil-Cola

It didn't bother him that Xaiden was watching them. Let him, he thought. One day, Xaiden would grow accustomed to his presence and accept him as an ally, should Evrog stay in this area for long enough, even if he had to prove his strength to the dragon directly. Evrog's body language was focused on seeming unthreatening, which wasn't the easiest thing for a strong, scarred soldier, but he was relaxed. He quietly chuckled to himself as she said she was justing telling them not to attack him. Yeah, that didn't surprise him that they were aggressive, especially after just losing their old home. When they walked past the waterfall, the corners of his mouth twitched again. This was so similar to the first village he'd found himself at after he went rogue.. A small community of hardworking people against the world. Evrog hoped that he wouldn't bring them pain like he had the others.. Shaking his head, he followed Alex through the village. No, he wouldn't bring them pain. He'd help them where he could, whether that be using his strength to help them build, or hunt to bring them food, or anything else they needed. Nothing would come to harm them through him, unlike before. As he listened to Alex address her people, he watched each of their expressions, seeing the hatred in their eyes towards him. That would change, in time, for the better. They'd appreciate his existence one day, he was sure. He cared about helping people too much for them to not. While he wasn't entirely sure about 'learning the ways of a true Ryujin', he'd still do his best to help these people with their lives. He met their hateful looks with a cool, calm gaze. Evrog followed Alex once again, stopping outside the hut. "Are you sure having a stranger so close to you is such a good idea? Most leaders would have the newcomers stay on the edge of the colony." @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

“Mh.. it’s fine..” Alex said as she’d glance towards the other dragons going back to their daily activities “I don’t want you far.. in case anything happened to you.. your blood would be on my hands, and my people.. well we come off as rude and cold at first” she’d say as she’d pivoted to face the small village “But in time, they will warm up to you..I know they will, they are honestly just afraid of change, and what happened .. we all saw that massacre we witnessed and fought for our lives… so they are on edge having a new comer here.. but they will adjust, in time” she spoke as Xaiden would walk over standing next to Alex

“Alexstrazsa… Evrog..” hed say with some spite in his name as Alex looked towards him

“You of all people need to learn to accept others” she say huffing lightly pushing him as he’d exhale smoke from his nose

“whatever…” he say as he’d look towards the hut “he’s staying by us “ hed scoff.. just rolling his eyes and walking into the hut Alex and him share

“… I swear he’s like a toddler…” Alex mumbled looking to Evrog..” “please, mingle… I promise you they will accept you, not like they have a choice..and if you need me. I’ll be in my hut” *and with that she walk in after Xaiden, as he would hear some muffled angry talk @Cecil-Cola

The man chuckled to himself. His blood on her hands? "I mean no disrespect, Alexstrazsa, to you or your people, but believe me that my blood wouldn't be spilled. I've had a great many people try to kill me, and none have succeeded yet." He spoke matter-of-factly. It wasn't a boast in the slightest, and Evrog wasn't being cocky. He'd fought for his life for a long, long time, and was used to attempts on his life. "Change is difficult for all, yes. Especially after a difficult situation like losing your home." He understood, he really did. His home had been lost to him several times throughout his life until he gave up on settling down and became a nomad, moving from place to place and fighting for people as a whole. Evrog nodded to Xaiden as he approached. "Xaiden." There was no aggression in Evrog's tone. If Xaiden came to accept him was his decision, and his alone. He just needed to realize that Evrog wasn't a rival. After Xaiden left, Evrog just shrugged. "If he doesn't like me, so be it. I'm not here to make enemies, and I'd rather people accept me of their own accord and their own pace. Forcing it'll just make things worse." When she turned to go, Evrog nodded and let her go, taking time to look inside his hut before sitting outside and whittling a piece of wood with his dagger. @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

As Xaiden and Alex would enter their shared hut her tail swayed in anger hearing Xaiden complain about the new comer.. * “I swear Alex if you keep him here he will kill us all!” *Xaiden shouted irrationally “Xaiden Enough” she’d roar steam emitting from her as she’d exhale “As leader it is my decision and he’s staying wether you like it or not! He gave me his word that he won’t bring harm to us! He gave me his word that he will show me around the island. He is a good guy! Why can’t you learn to trust!” Alex yelled back “Maybe because our home got destroyed due do some Narc” hed growl rubbing his head “I don’t understand how you ever became a leader!! Your to Naive and trustworthy of anyone so much so you let our home and our people DIE!” Alexs eyes widen- as he spat that out. She was hurt and angry was he right about that— as she’d storm out of the hut Xaiden walking out after as he’d watch Alex storm off into the distance, mumbling to himself “pathetic..” as he’d step back into the hut Alex would roam far to the waterfall sitting on a rock as she quietly cry. Was he right about her.. was she honestly to truth worthy of strangers, she’d wipe her tears listening to the water fall letting that cool her down.. she didn’t even bother coming back that night @Cecil-Cola

He raised his head slightly at the sounds of shouting coming from the hut. Clearly there was more strife being caused as a result of him being around than would ever be solved. When Alex stormed out of the building, with Xaiden coming out behind her, Evrog stood and walked over to him before he went inside. "..If you have a problem with me, make it known. I have no interest in tearing your people apart just be being here. Don't take your hatred of outsiders out on your leader." He said, no malice in his gaze. His expression was cold, but not cruel. "You want to take your frustration out on someone, take it out on me." Layers of scales slowly appeared on his hand as he poked at his own chest. "I can handle it." Then, his hand returned to normal and he turned and walked after Alex. She was unfamiliar with the island, so it was dangerous to go running around. It took time to figure out where she went, but removing his eyepatch for a few moments let him figure out where she went because of her natural mana. Readjusting the patch, Evrog moved forward and, after a while, stopped nearby. "The waterfall's a pleasant place to clear the mind. I can see why you came here." @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

Alexs tailed swayed angrily, thumping on the ground every now and then.. it only stopped as she heard his voice. She’d jump startled, turning to just see it was Evrog, her hand on her chest as she’d take a deep exhale “Scared me..” she say chuckling awkwardly as she’d then say “yeah… it’s beautiful I love hearing water fall… ever since I was younger I’d run off to any place with water and just listen, just helps me alot” she say in a calmer manner as she’d then say “Why did you follow me here..?” she’d tilt her head as the moon glistened over them for a bit before a cloud covered it briefly as it would be slightly darker by them @Cecil-Cola

He was used to scaring people. Hell, his scarred, damaged appearance scared many a person back when he still traveled. Leaning on a nearby tree, the man nodded. "There weren't waterfalls where I grew up, but the rain's always followed me.. So falling water's a comfort thing for me." A partial lie, but he didn't need to tell her that. When she asked why he came, his eyes wandered to the waterfall. "..I heard the tail end of your argument with Xaiden. Me being here's not worth you losing the respect of your people, y'know. I'm just one man, after all. A man damaged and beaten down by the world. I'd leave if it meant your people are happier overall." That was something he'd done several times in the past. Sacrifice his own comfort for the safety and happiness of others. He'd essentially been nomadic, traveling from town to town, fighting when needed.. There wasn't a place he could ever really call home now. "All I want to know is.. Do you think me being around is worth all the anger from your people?" @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

“Hmph..” She say nodding as she’d look back to the waterfall sighing “no please don’t leave… Xaiden has just been on my ass lately even before the attack” she’d rub her temples “And more so ever since the attack…you being here has nothing to do with him, infact we’re the ones introducing on your land if anything..” she’d weakly chuckle as she’d get up walking towards him, she’d place a hand on Evrog shoulder “Yes.. I really do think it’s worth it.. my people can’t stay mad forever and I know that, besides it’s not in our blood to be mad for days on end” she’d say as she’d lower her hand off his shoulder, and placed them behind her back “Dragons.. Hybrids doesn’t matter we need to stick together, that’s what I truly believe. My clan made me leader for a reason, if they don’t like the decision I made they are always welcome to leave but every decision I made is always for the best.. and they know it. Give it some time, they are just scared and processing everything. Everyone in, including me” she’d smile softly looking into his eyes “But I assure you Evrog your just addition we need, a change, a new face to help us around the island.. “ Alex would say humbly as the clouds would gather covering the moonlight as she’d glance up, and looked back down creating a small fire in her hands to give them light @Cecil-Cola

He could see how being leader was wearing down on her. It was a tough job for anyone, let alone someone who seemed young, for a dragon at least. Evrog could understand what she was dealing with, with people counting on her to lead them to a safe home. "..If you're confident in that, then I see no reason to leave." While he wasn't sure if he believed the idea that dragons didn't hold a grudge, Evrog would take her at her word. He had.. experiences with dragons that made things moderately difficult in the past. Though.. One in particular changed his life in a pretty damn major way.. His hand slowly went to his chest again, that feeling of emptiness creeping in again. It had been so overwhelming in the first year, it was a miracle that Evrog was even still alive at this point. But it wouldn't have been what He wanted.. After that first few months, He wanted Evrog to succeed. They were like brothers, after all. Brothers in arms.. Evrog's eyes turned to the clouds gathering in the sky, his message to the Storm was clear- It was free to do as it wished.

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And that's exactly what it did, as a few drops here and there hinted toward something more on the way, and soon it became to increase into pouring rain, thunder deep within the clouds above. As the rain hit the man's face, he reached up and took off his eyepatch, revealing.. a pure white mass of energy where his right eye should be, almost as if a ball of lightning crackled in his skull. It had been a long, long time since he uncovered his eye for more than a few moments, the traces that he saw were like a friend that he hadn't seen for a long time. Yes.. the Storm was watching over him, just like the old days. "..I'm going to stay out here for a while. If you're not a fan of the rain, you'd best go back." Evrog's left eye closed, the right lid never moving. It finally felt like he had come home. Would He be proud of him? He'd finally let himself move toward living again, instead of letting his past hold him down. It'd take more than just this one step, but he'd make a home with these dragons, just like he could feel his soul longing for. That part of him would never leave, even after He had. Each drop of rain that hit Evrog was comforting, and a small amount of warmth went down the left side of his face. He felt good. @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°

Alexstrasza sighed as she’d looked away as he spoke, she felt guilty for showing her vulnerability towards him, usually she was tough and never let anything get to her, but for some reason it was “yeah.. I guess your right” shed chime she’d watch how his hand crept to his chest, raising a brow Curious to what he was doing, but decided not to ask as she’d make the flame one her hand a bit bigger so there was more lighting.. only for the rain to wash it away as it started to down pour, Alex chuckled slightly not minding getting wet as he’d remove his eye patch. She’d look at his eye as she’d reach her hand out and placed it on his cheek gently stoking his cheek with her thumb just looking at his eye. She felt her stomach drop seeing that and she wanted to ask but stopped herself from doing it as she’d realize her actions she’d immediately lowered her hand “sorry- habit?” she quietly say as she’d listen to him speak. She’d glance at his body language a small smile on her face as he was enjoying the rain “I think I’ll stay… you look like your at peace and honestly.. I am too.” she say as she’d sit down lifting her tail above her head to shield herself from the rain, she wasn’t the biggest fan of rain but didn’t mind being out in it especially if it meant spending more time with him. She’d stay quiet letting him enjoy his moment @Cecil-Cola

It didn't bother him that she showed her vulnerability. Her weakness. Even the strongest leaders had some weakness, deep down. Nobody was perfect, after all, and everyone had to make sacrifices for the greater good. Especially those in power. Evrog understood that feeling more than anyone else, even if he wasn't going to share any of his pain with anyone. That was his burden to bear. When she touched his face, he didn't flinch away. Nor did he seem to lean into her touch at all. He just.. remained as he was, that single mass of energy in his socket unmoving as it stared at the sky. This was a scar of that first month with Him. It gave him the ability to see magic in its purest form, scattered throughout the world and within people- But if he didn't cover it up, he couldn't 'close' it, which made it difficult to sleep. Plus, back when he was traveling, it would draw too much attention if he didn't cover it.. "..The Storm gives me strength. It follows me wherever I go, one of my few companions that still does." The only one. He remembered each of those early days so vividly, even though they were so, so long ago.. They were some of his fondest memories, because despite how difficult his situation was, that's when he was fully in control of himself. He had nobody to boss him around, had no fights to fight.. He could just be him, and help the people he wanted to help. That wouldn't stay, though. It never could've. Not with the people he needed to fight on his tail. "..I've always been human. At least, partially. The Storm is as much a part of me as my human blood. The name Thunderblood's no hyperbole, after all.. But I wasn't always alone like I am now. I used to be a knight of an Order, until a dragon's tomb was uncovered by the Storm, and the dragon imprisoned inside merged with my very soul." The air seemed to get much, much colder as white scales slowly began to climb up Evrog's arm.

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"It was difficult at first, as we were at each other's throats. He wanted control, I wasn't going to give it to him. He killed, I protected. But.. eventually, we became brothers, both fighting for the same cause of protecting people from the Order I once served. But it didn't last. One can only exist for so long without their true body, and he had been trapped for several hundred years before we met. He.. faded. I've felt empty since." His eye opened slowly, and there was a single line of warmth running down his cheek. "I.. still carry his powers with me, but he's gone. That's why you call me Hybrid." @.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓪𝓫 ✧˖°