Among the Stars

Chapter 10: Drunks and Dragons

Chapter 10: Drunks and Dragons

Eventually, Arissa managed to skin the dead kangaroos Ichi had brought from his hunt. She had to searched up on YouTube on how to skin an animal before using its meat for cooking. Recalling from an early era of university, she remembered the dishes that were made by the student counsel when she was an undergrad.

Too bad she doesn't have a meat grinder if she wanted to make mince meat for burgers.

While she was skinning, Ichi was happily 'cleaning up' the blood and furs that were on the floor. Then again, a dragon like him could eat almost anything. If those teeth could cut through metal, God forbid if anyone A to get onto his bad side.

"Are you alright?" she asked, finally washing her hand that was covered in kangaroo blood. Ichi lets out a low warble that she associated with content. ::I am well, Arissa. I can't understand why you would want to be cooped up here when the world is out there. Even if this planet is too small for my liking...::

Arissa rolled her eyes. Of course he would say that! After all, how many planets and galaxies have he conquered with his brothers. However, there was some truth to his words. Since her marriage with Vinn, she hardly left the house unless Vinn tells her to follow him. She couldn't remember the last time she had ever ventured out for her own leisure.

After marriage, she lost contact of her friends, family already given her away so she can't exactly move back, and now...

"Going out does feel nice," she murmured softly. A stir within her belly felt like the baby agreed with her. The former titan went over to her, his spiked tail swept across her leg. Never would she thought that no words were needed when she was around him.

With Vinn, she had to explain herself multiple times, more so than when she had caused her parents to scold her during her childhood.

::Do you know where to go?:: Ichi asked, his eyes held curiosity that was almost adorable for an intimidating space dragon. Arissa opened Google Maps on her phone and showed him the location of where they were and directions to the nearest train station. She figured they could at least go into town since it was only 20 minutes away via a train.

But Ichi's expression changed to discomfort. ::Wouldn't it be painful for you to walk all the way with the little one?:: he asked, nudging her belly slightly with his snout. The baby doesn't thrash a lot around him compared to Vinn.

"It's going to be hard for you too, Ichi," Arissa pointed out. "I don't think people are going to be happy with a dragon in broad daylight. Unless..."

::I'm listening.::

Arissa waddled her way to the bedroom and rummaged what was inside of the wardrobe. For someone with a lot of clothes, Vinn was very minimal with his selection. Some of the nicer coats and sweaters were gifts from his side of the family. One of them happened to be a nice poncho in brown-orange with red stripes. Taking the poncho out, she held it out in front of the golden dragon.

"It's not much but I-I think you would fit with your wings," she stated, a small blush formed on her face. Never had she felt this giddy around someone. Even with Vinn, she was swept off her feet and at best, being shy about it.

Ichi sniffed at the poncho before sneezing. ::It looks odd,:: he remarked with a shake of his head. ::But if this doesn't draw attention, then I shall take it. Now in terms of going there...::

...

'So this is a train,' Ghidorah thought to himself, ignoring the discomfort of clothing that he had to wear. So far, no one stared at him and he kept his tail hidden underneath the material Arissa called a 'poncho'.  Why do humans have so many layers? It was more troublesome than having his brothers attached to the same body!