Gaia Skies; A Change for Zandor (Mature content, Not complete)

8

Merena's lips curved up because of the past few day's passiveness, while they ate their breakfast.

"What's that grin about?" asked Henry.

"Everything. The weather, the people, and it is quiet," answered Merena.

"I'm glad you are relaxing and enjoying our little village," stated Henry.

"Yes. You know it doesn't last. I'm cursed to be hounded by the hunters or others because of what I am," declared Merena.

"Don't worry, things will change for the better. Look, your story has helped me to see the light," said Henry.

"I hope you have taken it to heart. I want to remain friends with you," related Merena.

"I have. I sent word out to friends about you," remarked Henry.

"Oh, really," said Merena.

"Yes. In 2 weeks, our Embedding Moon Festival will happen. After that will be our Summer Festival. The dragonkin comes to the embedding festival," conveyed Henry.

Merena planted the vegetables from the garden. Once in a while, she scanned the inhabitants of the village as they roamed the area. Trip ran after a ring and stick along with a couple of other children. Immediately, Merena's lips curved, and a giggle escaped her mouth.

"He has been playing since you came. Thank you, Merena," remarked Trip's mother.

"Really?" asked Merena.

"Yes," answered Trip's mother.

"Let's go back. We have planted enough vegetables for the village," said Merena.

"Yes. Is it true the dragonkin are coming to the Embedding Moon Festival?" questioned Trip's mother.

"Yes. They are supposed to come," responded Merena.

"Really. I want to see them!" exclaimed Trip.

Henry walked up to the group and said, "You know dragonkin ask for sacrifices."

"Nah. They don't do that," muttered Trip as his lips protruded.

"No. They don't Trip. He's joking with you," assured Merena.

"How do you know? They chomp and gobble up children," retorted Henry and tickled Trip's sides.

Henry faked bit on Trip's neck and shoulders, then said, "Chomp. Chomp. Gobble. Gobble."

"Stop, that tickles," laughed Trip.

"What are you doing?" asked Trip's mother.

"Should I slay the beast?" probed Merena as she smiled.

"Beast," expressed Henry.

"Slay the beast. Slay the beast," giggled Trip.

"Alright. He's done for," remarked Merena as her hand clutched then stabbed toward Henry's side.

"Ah. You got me," said Henry as he clutched his side.

Soon they all laughed.

"She's right. I'm joking," whispered Henry in his ear.

"He was trying to be funny," commented Merena.

"Hey. It was funny," said Henry.

"I guess so," remarked Merena.

"It was a little funny," commented Trip.

"Yes. Just a little," remarked Merena while she held her hand with her finger and thumb separated a small amount.