The Dragon Twins

Chapter 1.

The Dragon Twins.

**** Pronunciation: KEER-ah

Chapter 1. Saturday:

Ciara had just called her mother to check they were still on for the morning Markets and a visit to a supermarket. She quickly closed down her notebook grabbing bags and jacket, given the weather had turned to the South with a cooler breeze for a summers day. She walked the short distance to her mums then let herself in, met by her mothers chatty cat.

Ciara greeted her mother as they chatted about family news and what they wanted to get re their shopping. They soon headed out in the car for the supermarket first then over to the Riverside markets for some fresh produce, mainly fruits. They did their usual trick of going through the Electronics Store covered car park to come out the back by the riverbank, where there were always car parks that you didn't have to drive round and round to find.

They were often amused by the long line of traffic coming in from the main road and knowing they had to drive around in circles before finding something. Both were soon walking through the car parking area to that actual Market stalls to do their shopping. Both had set stalls they preferred and always did a wander to see who had the best prices first.

Ciara found her hair tie to pull her long hair up in a ponytail against the wind. Then both made their way around grabbing various items. Ciara suddenly felt a warm breath against her neck, shivering slightly but not afraid.

Then she gasped silently when she felt humour and sent - Talk!

More laughter before a beautiful Scottish accent filled her head with - A friend fair lady.

Ciara replied - Who?

More laughter before he replied - Layton MacLean lass; do you hear all?

She smiled - Yes Layton, I'm Ciara, though you probably already know with listening into the conversation with my mother?

He chuckled - Yes lass, though worked that out from your home.

Ciara choked then yelled back - You were spying on me? When? Where? Not in the bathroom I hope?

Hearty laughter ensued before he composed himself to say - Nay lass in your lounge, I looked in a few of your Christmas cards.

She breathed a sigh of relief then nearly choked again when he added - Though I was tempted to sneak in while you enjoyed your shower.

Sighing she sent - Thank you for not doing so. So why are you following me Layton? What is it about a middle aged woman, slightly overweight that has you so attentive?

Layton laughed again - You are perfect in my eyes lass, always will be. I found myself dreaming, having visions of you, so I have come to satisfy my desire.

Ciara gasped, then sighed as she too had had several, unsure why and felt perhaps another theme for a story.

Not waiting for her to respond he added - You have had them as well lass?

Sighing she sent - Yes Layton and I'm hardly a lass at my age!

Laughing he added - Well you are compared to myself lass, I have lived several hundred years on this earth lass, so you are most definitely young enough to be called such. And to answer your next question, I will follow you until you arrive home then we can talk more as I can reveal my human form my lass.

Ciara smiled - OK Layton and just what are you when not human?

Chuckling he replied - Why a Dragon lass, though I canna show you, perhaps in the evening when none are around to see, as you do have a somewhat private yard just big enough for me.