There Be Dragons, Harry
Scioneeris
Chapter 102: From One Point To Another
Summary:
After Harry acquires his first Pareya, a handsome Earth elemental named Ethan Hartwood, hailing from a scholarly clan--things get busy and angsty. Hadrian arrives at the library to take him back to see the Royals, who have some disturbing news. Theo isn't prepared to meet Ethan and sparks fly. In the meantime, Jun, Briar and George have a few things to work out as well, including picking up a Gheyo Joker from the pits, where George runs into Wikhn. The stage is nearly set as things start to come together...
Notes:
This chapter was betaed by the wonderful brissygirl to provide a smoother reading experience. All remaining mistakes are my own, especially since I forgot to send the character snippet. See first chapter for disclaimers/additional warnings/summaries.
This chapter is dedicated to all my readers who have a June birthday and have devised their own delightful headcanons for these characters! :P Happy birthday, you guys! I hope it's a fabulous one. Best wishes for the year ahead and thanks for your support!
RECAP: Harry acquires his first Pareya, a handsome Earth elemental named Ethan Hartwood, hailing from a scholarly clan. Hadrian arrives at the library to take him back to see the Royals, who have some disturbing news. Theo isn't prepared to meet Ethan and sparks fly. In the meantime, Jun, Briar and George have a few things to work out as well, including picking up a Gheyo Joker from the pits, where George runs into Wikhn. The stage is nearly set...
(See the end of the chapter formore notes.)
Chapter Text
THE ROYAL QUARTERS : RASPEN, EBONY, DAWNE & ALCANDOR : THE HUNT : DAY 3
Raspen tugged at his collar, feeling the strange magic in his body, literally crawling beneath his skin. He'd been on edge since Riven had arrived and it had only grown worse when Harry and Ethan had joined them in the room.
It made him want to claw his arms off. He was barely restraining the impulse as it was. He was relieved when Dawne had suggested a twenty-minute break. One, because there were certainly more tactful ways to introduce a new Bonded and two, at this point any break was more than fine with him.
Riven's barely concealed look of concern, had Raspen slipping away as soon as he could manage it. For once, he was glad that Ebony and Dawne kept their guards so close on hand. It was easy for him to disappear to the privacy of a near-empty hallway so as long as they were occupied.
He didn't have to wait long.
Riven materialized almost seconds later. "I warned you," he scolded, lightly. "I'm surprised you aren't climbing the walls yet. You were too close to that Soulscream."
Raspen only glared at him. By the time he'd connected the dots, it was too late to do anything. "I didn't see your message until later—much later and then, I didn't have time to-"
"Doesn't have time, he says," Riven muttered, rolling his eyes skyward. "Yes, yes, I'm sure you were so busy, there was absolutely no chance of taking a moment to read a message from—"
Golden eyes fluxed to a deeper, darker brown. "I didn't have time. It came late."
"Next time I'll try to send it sooner," Riven snapped. The sarcasm fairly dripped from his words. "I'll make sure to key it directly to your personal aura, to activate within your immediate-"
