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The next thing they knew, they were being herded into the hatching grounds. They glanced at each other then walked into place as the first egg hatched, placing a fairly large crimson red dragon out on the sands. That dragon strode right towards the male candidates and chose the feline scout, Morrir. They had had some contact with him, he was an interesting sort, and both had traded a bit of information.
The next two eggs caught his eye, as well as his brothers, from the alertness that he felt radiating from him.
Nutik watched with interest as the two eggs shattered into pieces, hatching at the same time, as the two dragons stepped out at the same time. Identical yellow males, they stepped in time with each other and walked up to Nutik and his brother.
My name is.... they both started. Then as one they looked at eachother and hissed softly.
I get to go first! I hatched first! said one.
No you didn't! I hatched first! I will go bond now! said the other.
The two dragons shoved at eachother as they turned back towards the twins. My name is Ruron. Nutik! I choose you!
The second yellow glared at the first then stepped up to Nunvael. Well my brother may have been first but I got to you and you are my bond and much better than that other one! By the way, my name is Riren!
Ruron glared at Riren. No! Mine is much better!
Nutik looks at the other three, this was definately turning out interesting. He and his brother, and their two identical dragons Ruron and Riren, walked off the sands towards the kitchen, the two dragons still arguing.
Nutik laughs, "And people thought we were bad enough before, look at us now!" He gestures, taking in his and Nunvael's similarities, which are many, the two young dragon's similarities, and the two regal escape artist cats, who are perched up on a counter, cleaning their paws and whiskers.
Who are those two? Riren asks.
"Those are our cats, the one on the right is Cairin, who claims me as his, the other one is Kairen, who claims Nutik as his," Nunvael replies.
I don't want to share you with anyone! Not even a cat! Ruron grumbles to Nutik.
Nutik bends down and starts feeding Ruron, scratching Ruron's head as he does so.
"They're useful in their own way, Ruron, trust me."
I will be more useful though! Ruron exclaims.
Nutik smiles slightly, feeling Ruron's soft probing of his memories as he feeds him.
I'll be faster than you, Ruron!
No! I'll be fastest! Ruron shoots back at Riren
Not with all that food you're stuffing in your stomach! You'll grown fat and lazy! Riren retorts.
You're stuffing just as much down your throat! If I grow fat and lazy, then you will too! Ruron growls.
Nutik looks up as he feels Nunvael turning to face him.
Nunvael remarks with a grin, "I wonder if anyone in this place will be able to stand us now?"
Nutik grins back, and replies, "Only one way to find out, time.".