Into the Flames (FurryxScalie)

Chapter 8| The Calm Before the Storm

The next morning, Vulcan was up and making breakfast for Dox, last night still running through his mind.

Dox had woken up later than usual and remembered the previous night, blushing a bit. "Wow..." he whispered.

Vulcan was wearing his speedo while swishing his tail back and forth happily as he cooked, while singing under of his breath one of the songs his father used to sing to him when he was a hatchling.

The folf heard the gentle giant singing thanks to his great hearing and went down to the kitchen to see. He smiled at the sight of Vulcan swishing his tail.

'hush sia deevdru. froneel ui gethrisjir ekess qe kepatmasto. tir ti xihood, ihk si geou qe harkt tenpiswo persvek dout kornari (Hush my son. Everything is going to be alright. Do not worry, for I will be right here in your heart)' Vulcan sang

Dox's fur slowly turned pink as he swished his tail, walking up to the Dragon. "That was a beautiful song, Vul," he said.

"Aww thanks, sia rumag (my mate)" Vulcan said nuzzling Dox happily.

The folf nuzzled him back. "What are you making?"

"Sausage, eggs and pancakes" Vulcan said.

Dox wagged his tail excitedly. It had been ages since anyone cooked for him and it smelled wonderful. "Thanks, hun!" he stroked the Dragon's tail happily.

Vulcan murred happiy as his tail was stroked "How did you know I liked my tail being stroked?"

"I, uh, always wanted to feel your tail," Dox admitted blushing. He enjoyed feeling the soft spikes and the smoothness of the scales.

Vulcan chuckled "You like uh chocolate chip pancakes?" Vulcan asked.

"Yes! Very much!" Dox said happily.

Vulcan giggled as he set a plate down for Dox and made himself a strong coffee.

Dox ate and drank some milk. "These pancakes are amazing, Vulvy," he said.

"Awww I try" Vulcan said.

Dox giggled as he kept eating.

Phoenix walked in yawning loudly. "Morning..."

"Morning Phoenix. Chocolate chip pancakes and coffee?" Vulcan asked him.

Phoenix nodded as he sat at the table, shaking his head groggily.

Dox chuckled. "You look like you got hit by a train."

"I've seen things, I don't sleep all that much anymore," he smiled sadly.

"You think you've seen things Phoenix......you try experiencing the murders of everyone you knew." Vulcan said managing to keep the coldness out of his voice.

Dox gulped. "Guys..."

"While I don't doubt you've seen horrific things, I too have seen indescribable things that no fur or Dragon should ever have to witness. I think we both understand we don't wish to recall those moments?" Phoenix raised an eyebrow.

Vulcan chuckled "I like you."

Phoenix chuckled. "Now that we have an understanding..." he yawned and put his head on the table, instantly falling asleep.

Dox shook his head. "He needs a break."

"Yes he does" Vulcan agreed.

Dox picked up his older brother and went to lay him down in the guest bed.

Vulcan decided to take the time to check his weapons. He unsheathed his Katanas and decided to clean Sebastian's blood off of it.

Dox tucked his brother in and found Vulcan outside. "Ah, cleaning up?"

"Yeah. Keeping blood on steel is a bad idea."

Dox nodded and dove into his pool. He loved swimming and could go for 5 minutes underwater.

Vulcan, satisfied with how clean his katanas were, got up after sheathing his katanas and taking them off, he decided to join Dox.