Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

"Alright. Was that before or after the cuddling and kissing got intense?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn thought back over the previous night and did his best to remember what had happened that had caused the mana surge. "It was after.", he said after a few moments. "I remember that blatantly enough."

 

[Dragongal]

"Alright." Arryn started slowly kissing along his neck and jaw, her hand trailing over the front of his throat. After a few moments, she moved to his lips, her free hand moving up to tangle her fingers in his hair. If this didn't work after a while, she'd try some singing, maybe.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn felt himself unwinding and relaxing as Arryn kissed his neck and jaw and caressed his throat. When she moved to his lips and her free hand tangled in his hair he could feel the goosebumps spread over his skin as it felt like even his bones were shivering. He kissed her back, his hands caressing her cheeks and neck for a few minutes before he felt a familiar sensation spread over his body. He pulled away slowly before looking down at his hand as the mana arcs gathered in his palm. He focused, ever so quietly for several moments until he knew he was going to retain the mana. "What would you like this time love?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled, looking at the ball of mana in his hand. So many possibilities. "You should see if you can make life. Make a buttefly."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn suddenly felt a spike of nervousness at the possibility of creating a living creature from mana, and the doubt was enough to snuff out the mana that he had gathered. Dayn looked at his hand and sighed before laying his head against Arryn's neck. "I'm sorry Arryn."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn kissed his cheek, then move so she could press her forehead against his. "It's fine, love. I'll never ask you to make something living again, I promise." The sign that the ball of mana disappeared was a clear sign that he had pulled back a bit.

 

[BookWyrm]

"No.", Dayn said after a few quiet moments. "No, its okay." Dayn pulled back enough so that he could look Arryn in the eyes. "The thought just...it scared me a little. Please, let me try. At least once."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nodded hesitantly, then leaned forward, kissing him slowly. She closed her eyes and eased into the kiss, hoping to set him at ease as well.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn relaxed almost immediately and fell into the kiss. When he felt the mana surge begin again he pulled back and focused it into his palm before slowly closing his hand around the mana and focusing for several moments. When he opened his eyes again Dayn looked at Arryn before staring at his hand as he slowly opened it up. There, in the center of his palm, wings held out, was a fully grown and fully alive butterfly. Dayn gasped quietly, almost dumbstruck as the butterfly flew out of his hand and flitted around Arryn before flying off towards the open window in the kitchen.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn stared at the butterfly as it flitted away, then looked back to Dayn in awe. "Not even the greatest of the old mages could make life without a preexisting soul - they were just conjurations or automatons otherwise...." A sudden thought struck her and terrified her, her eyes widening in fear. "Dayn, never make life again, not until we talk to Libro. Promise me?" What if... it had taken a chip off of his soul?

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn looked at Arryn with some concern. "I promise." He smiled at her, though only for a second before he slouched forward against Arryn. "I'm really tired all of the sudden.", Dayn said in the most melancholy and whimsical tone. He buried his face against her neck before slightly wrapping his arms around Arryn's waist.

 

[Dragongal]

This only concerned her more. She gently pulled him closer to her and brought the blankets up to keep him warm. She tucked her head down over his, putting her arms around him protectively. "Shh, mo chroi. It's alright, just sleep. We'll talk to Libro in the morning, okay?" It couldn't have been much later than mid-morning, but Arryn got the feeling that Dayn needed to sleep until morning. She slowly started to play with his hair a bit while quietly humming.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Its not even lunch time though.", Dayn said quietly as he laid against Arryn. "I had wanted to make hunter's stew for you. You'll like it, I know you will." Dayn was slowly falling asleep in Arryn's arms despite wanting to stay awake. "I was....kinda hoping.....that....well.....we might.....make...." Dayn didn't get to finish his sentence before he had fallen peacefully asleep.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn continued humming and playing with Dayn's hair until she was certain he wouldn't wake, then she just held him close, thoroughly concerned for him. She had been the one to suggest making life - and that butterfly had seemed to real to be a conjuration. Why could Dayn do this, anyway? Why did he have this ability all of the sudden? And... was he tired from mana burn, or something else. After a while, Arryn moved just enough to kiss Dayn's forehead before settling again, letting herself doze lightly, though she wasn't very tired.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn slept the dreamless sleep of the dead clean through the day until the next day at sunrise. When he opened his eyes again he wasn't really sure if it was still the same day, though, or if he had indeed slept until the next morning like Arryn had suggested. What he did notice, though, was the fact that he was parched, hungry, and groggy. "Arryn?", he said in a slightly dry, hoarse voice.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn opened her eyes immediately and pulled back enough to look at him. "Good morning, mo chroi. How are you feeling?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"Thirsty.", he groaned as he smiled up at Arryn. Dayn coughed slightly, only irritating his throat even more.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn kissed his cheek. "You stay here." She got up and returned to the kitchen, returning with a mug of water. She sat down next to him and held it out for him.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled as he took the water and slowly drank a mouthful, wincing as his throat fussed over having to work after so many hours. After the first mouthful though the rest came much easier. "How long did I sleep?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn glanced at the window. "It's morning. You slept through the day and night. So, a long time."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn stared at Arryn in some amazement before finishing off his water. He slowly moved closer and wrapped his arms around Arryn, pulling her against him as he nuzzled against her cheek. "Are you okay?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled to reassure him, then put her arms around him, returning the embrace. "Yes. Just a bit worried for you, though."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn held Arryn for a few moments before pulling back and kissing her. "I'm still here, I'm still whole, and I'm still your's." Dayn smiled as he rubbed his thumb along her cheek. "Do you still think we need to go see Libro?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn leaned her head into his hand. "Yes." That definitely needed to happen, sooner rather than later. If this magic was damaging Dayn, she didn't want to risk him making any more casts. Yes, it seemed harmless, and it only happened when they were being very romantic, but.... She wanted to play it safe.