"Azul." "Check!" "Mask." "Check!" "Money." "Check!" "Boots." "Check!" "Cards." "Check!"
Azul barked at the check while sniffing through Kemal's items. "Why a mask?"
"I'm not feeling pretty today." He dismissed, which made Azul's flame burst.
"NOT PRETTY!?" Both of Azul's voices snapped.
"You're stunning!!" He howled while circling the boy as a Moose.
"I don't believe Moose howl." Kemal pondered.
With that comment the fire shifter suddenly turned into a tiny Kitten dropping into Kemal's hands.
"You're doing well! But why a cat?"
Azul didn't answer, instead he nuzzled himself into the boy's hands before being put inside his pocket.
"Heh!" He chuckled while putting on his mask and letting his hair hang loosely. It barely reached past his ears so it had been causing him a great amount of discomfort.
His dates soon flew by, after landing beside him both wearing formal suits that highlighted their muscles perfectly. Their backs were cut open due to their wings and tail but it was still a sight to behold.
They always had a simple taste in clothes and decoration, I should change that..
The bland lifestyle had been the biggest turn off for him but since they were content he wasn't gonna force any changes on them.
Ever since seeing his watery reflection he had been avoiding all bodies of water like a plague. Seeing the long luscious hair his reflection wore he had been feeling empty ever since.
To have pale skin like that.. Was I a royal? Rich?
Then why am I a loser now..
Lost in his thoughts he felt his hands taken from both sides.
"Is something on your mind?" Kier hummed.
"Don't be afraid, anyone who disapproves would have that be their final judgement." The other dragon growled.
The boy couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Well, perhaps he wasn't too badly off.
The streets seemed extra empty and when they finally arrived at a large gate there were many guards checking in a few other royals.
It was a sight to behold. The rustle and the murmurs of many surrounding them filled the space almost luxuriously.
Many men standing outside whether it's to wait for another or to indulge in formalities and chatter. Smiles filled the area's lavish cloaks, lavish jewelry and even beauties that seemed out of this world.
"Is he made of fire.." The man mumbled.
"Yes, the embodiment of flame and heat, a being that could control the very flames Azul is made out of.
Azul!? I thought Azul could control the flames of others..
"Think of it as Azul's species being a step beneath the embodiment of flames. They are created by it after all." The dragon purred.
"But Azul has a human form?" Kemal hummed.
"Wow you really don't know anything!" A royal suddenly popped out from behind him with a glowing beam.
Startling the smaller one he stepped back making the dragons puff out smoke from their noses. "Scary! But everything has a base! He doesn't, he has no body, he has to create one!"
"A base!" It suddenly clicked for the boy.
The royal extended his hand. "King Hayashi! Ruler of the kingdom of Feigling!"
"Feigling? Pardon, I haven't heard of it."
Taking a closer look and leaving the man's hand in the air his long pink hair and his purple eyes were perfect!
"I love your hair.." Kemal pointed out making the dragons beside him frown and take a look at their own manes.
"Thank you!! I can't believe you haven't heard of my kingdom! We're practically infamous!" The ruler retreated his hand with a sad pout.
"That sounds amazing!"
"Right!?"
They both laughed with each other when suddenly Hayashi offered. "How about coming over for tea! We both share the same infamously!"
"Me?" Kemal pointed at himself.
"The succubus who seduced the dragon royals and made them leave their crowns for a life at sea!"
WHAT'S THAT GOTTA DO WITH ME!? WHEN I MET THEM THEY ALREADY WERE ON A SHIP!
"Rumors travel fast! But your mask…" Hayashi hummed while tapping his face with his left hand. "May I?"
"No." He dismissed.
"I JUST WANNA MAKE IT PRETTIER!" The king whined.
"Maybe another time!" Kemal frowned behind his mask knowing he's not here to make friends.
"My love.. Let's head inside." Kier whispered.
Kemal quickly dismissed the royal with a wave and followed his dragon men.
"Authentication?" The guard called while looking at the two men.
Suddenly the nameless dragon burst out a large chunk of purple flames into the sky impressing some passerbies while Kier roared so loudly the earth shook beneath them.
"Prince Kier, Prince Katil!! Our honour to have you visit!" The knight quickly bowed and stepped aside for them to enter.
"Sexy.." Kemal complimented barely above a whisper while the men grinned with pride, showing off their fangs.
While they were walking through there was a large centaur man shaking people's hands. "Welcome! Hello!" He was all smiles despite his rough demeanor.
When his eyes landed on the two dragons he was practically glowing. "WELL!" He beamed while galloping closer, shaking their hands.
"It's our honour to have you here, your parents have already entered long before the both of you did."
"We are grateful to know." The dragons nodded in unison
PARENTS!? good thing I wore a mask.
"What about the Fire warrior? Is he and his wife here as well?" Katil questioned.
"Yes, however their missing son had been bringing them down. I may advise you to be more discreet." The centaur explained.
Something stirred in Kemal's pockets making him reach inside to let that little pet nibble on his finger.
The fire warrior must be Azul's parents..
"KKEEEEMMMAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!"
A voice called out so loudly that everyone silenced down to watch what caused the noise.
Before Kemal could turn towards the direction of the call he suddenly felt his feet lose balance as a large man flung himself towards him.
With a heavy thud the both roll onto the grass with a tight embrace from one side and a groan of the other. "YOU'RE HERE YOU'RE HERE!" The other screamed out when they locked eyes Kemal's heart dropped.
"Mike?" His voice carried softly with the wind making the other well up in tears.
"YOU REMEMBERRR!!!" He screamed a large barrier surrounding them while the dragon men growled in simultaneously.
"You came to see me..! Are you here to take me too?" His voice rang through the oppressive silence making some people gasp, hands raised to their lips and some even glaring.
"Perhaps." Kemal answered honestly, making the other wipe the tears on the corner of their eyes.
"Heeeyyy!" Mike called out with a joyful voice while cuddling up to his best friend.
"Hello." The masked one greeted back, rubbing his head with some struggle. There were beads of gems draped across his hair popping out beautifully with his black.
He was wearing a pretty covering robe like gown, the outer layers were see through while the lower layer was more solid not allowing anyone to gaze at his body. Suddenly he noticed something golden at the top of his head.
A CROWN!!!!! I'M SO JEALOUS!
"Isn't being barefoot uncomfortable? Especially with gems draped on your feet." He changed the topic real quick.
"I can wear boots if you want me to."
"I'm not your wardrobe anymore."
"WHAT!" Mike burst out giving him a tighter embrace. "Why not!! You always know what I like!!"
Seeing the alicorn prince all snuggled up to a masked stranger who came in with two well known dragons.
"UNACCEPTABLE!!!" Kemal suddenly burst out, grabbing Prince Kioshi's face and shoving it aside.
While the other was needy for touch and attention, most importantly from his best friend, the other was more focused on the way this looked.
"You smell really sweet!" The prince commented, turning Kemal stiff. Curiosity got the better of him and he pulled his best friend closer to take a sniff. "And?"
"You smell like fresh vegetables and crops, have you been eating healthy?" Mike only nodded with pride.
"Get up." Kemal barely focused when suddenly the prince had already gotten up and straightened out.
"Hello!" Mike extended his hand, the barrier popping like a balloon.
"Hello, my name is not important." Kemal humbly responded back, shaking the man's hand. Although the prince had been yelling it consistently.
When suddenly a shadow loomed from behind him two hands extended out to shake the hands of the alicorn. "And we are Katil and Kier, his future mates."
"WOW YOU GOT BOYFRIENDS THAT'S AWESOME!!" Prince Kioshi burst out shaking the men's hands with both of his, with a glee filled expression.
The dragons were clearly dissatisfied but couldn't explode on the honored host.
"Let me bring you guys to your table!" By that Mike really only meant his best friend. He had so much more to say but the unwanted dragons stood in the way so he quickly led them off although all Kemal could see was the crown on his head.
The entire scene was so quiet that the moment people started whispering and veins started popping on the centaurs head.
The three quickly got guided away by the prince to a table which he sat down immediately beside Kemal causing both of the dragons to fuss about who got to sit beside the only free seat.
I guess my pheromones smell like my diet, which has been full of sweets..
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"Mmm.." Mikel yawned weakly, his eyes fluttering open with wind blowing in his face.
"WHAT THE HELL!" He burst out when he found himself in the sky cradled in the arms of the blonde Buffon.
When did I get out!? How did this happen?! HOW IS HE FLYING!?
"WHAT ARE YOU!?"
"An escape artist!" The blonde beamed despite that clearly not being the case.
"DID YOU TAKE ME IN MY SLEEP!?" "I couldn't wake you! You are so adorable when you're not glaring!" The blonde grinned.
I HATE PEOPLE!!!
"This is perfect!" Sun swished before landing beside a large wall. They both peeked past the wall.
Kemal..?
His expression dropped when he saw a masked man chat it up with a prince. No, that was not just any prince, that was Mike!
"How are they.." He questioned.
"Be careful! I may be able to cloak us when we stay still but once you move too much you'll be exposed." The other explained carefully.
Mikel grumbled while looking at the area.
The tables were surrounding a large circled crater that had stairs from all sides leading down into it.
"It looks beautiful." Mikel commented.
In the middle was a large amount of candles that were burning a white flame. There were unreadable symbols everywhere seemingly carved into the ground.
"What's that?" He whispered.
"That's safety symbols. Specifically made to carefully distribute the magic in the awakening animal and not allow outside interference."
"So you can disrupt an awakening?" Mikel's interest piqued.
"It's not an easy task, but yes it can be done." Sun explained while gesturing towards Prince Kioshi. "The lack of attire is so the body can easily burst through the fabric when morphing."
"Morphing?" Mikel questioned.
"You see those two dragons on the same table? They have disowned their crown after awakening."
"Well that explains their size.." The thief hummed.
"There's more to it." The blonde interrupted. "An awakening can happen to anyone and anything. What matters is the amount of power it holds."
His finger slowly raised to point at an ethereal man that sat beside a horned male. "For example, he merely shaped his body to resemble our standards. But at the end of the day he is still just water."
"And the transforming." He suddenly pointed up at the sky. "He will transform into an alicorn larger than the entire palace if everything goes well."
Larger than the…
Mikel's eyes wandered to look at the large area, it was enormous. To imagine an Alicorn that size. "The dragons you see over there have a much larger form based on their sheer sizes of the world. They are practically the embodiment of power, dragons always have been."
"They sit so close to the Ke- I mean masked man.."
"I believe they're courting him." Sun commented.
"COURTING!?"
THAT ANTISOCIAL FREAK!?
The blonde quickly covered his mouth. "Look at their clothes, it's subtle. But if you look closely at their suits, they have faint gems embroidered on their sleeves."
"Royals will be royals.." Sun hummed. "The purple gems represent being taken or being courted even dragons of the sea still know the subtle hint of status.."
"W-wait.. But Prince Kioshi." Mikel pointed out at his lavish purple gemmed necklace. "That may be from the water gentleman over there. There had been rumors of him and the horned man duking it out time and time again… Although I don't know the deal of his crown."
His fists clenched. Courting, my closest friends. Without them knowing!? I wonder what the deal with the crown is as well..