[CC] FotD - 2019-2020

“What are you doing?” A soft voice sounded from behind Yuka, it took her a single moment to recognise the soft spoken male, though he had startled her. “Yuri?” She asked sticking her head back out of the snow hole to peer at the other earth dragon… and the navy cat dozing on his back. Jurian slowly moved his head over the ditch, as if trying to see what she was doing; while being careful not to fall in. “I’m digging for treasure… or relics… or something.” She responded, scratching at the cold surface. “But i’ve found nothing so far.” She finished, what she’d actually heard was that there was some ruins around, and she’d been looking for the entrance; the thrill of exploring something she loved.

Yuri hestated as he peered down at the female, neckfrill flared as he gripped the snow covered ground so that he didn’t fall in. ”Just ask her.” Came Meiron’s mental voice reassuring the dragon, the cat yawning as he stretched slightly.. Followed by a slightly louder sniff as the small pink fairy armadillo copied its owner. “Umm….” Yuri pulled back as Yuka scrabbled out of the ditch; his tail rattling slightly. “Are you free?” He asked, shying from what he actually wanted to say, much to the amusement of his rider.

Yuka peered closer at the cat on Yuri’s back, blinking as the creature winked at her…. And next to him was a fairy armadillo as much at home on the back of the dragon as… well… anywhere. “Sure.” She responded curious as to what the male was up to; she grinned as he relaxed somewhat. “Is that your rider?” She asked slipping behind Jurian as the male turned slowly towards the mountains, his movements slow as he traversed over the snow; interestingly he hadn’t tripped once… so far; he nodded in response to her question.

The snow started to recede as the mountains loomed up, the rocks scattered about as the cold wind drifted over them; it didn’t affect either earth dragon, and the warmth they were generating was enough to keep the familiar warm. “It’s not far.” Yuri said, starting to climb, digging his back talons into the earth to steady himself, halting to allow Yuka to catch up; her dark form pressed next to him as they peered into the cave opening… just as the light caught off something.

“SHINY.” Yuka hissed, darting forward her wing arms spread for balance as she dove in… only to come to a halt when she realised that there was no gems or anything… instead the top of the cave ceiling was covered in small glowworms, and an unusual luminescent moss… giving the appearance of the night sky. “Its lovely.” She said, leaning back to get the full scene…. Just as the other dragon tumbled into her.

Jurian tripped… his large body tumbling down into the cave and into the female, Meiron and the armadillo been thrown off by the suddenness. “Sorry.” He said, disentangling himself from Yuka, who was hissing in amusement, though he knew her well enough not to be insulted. “So what it is?” She asked. “I…. i wanted to say thank you.” He mumbled, reaching for Meiron’s mind as the armadillo waddled back to him, the cat grumbling a bit but he still reassured the male. “And i have a gift for you.” He continued, digging at the ground slowly, he’d buried it earlier..

Yuka’s attention was on the dragon digging, and slowly something started to glitter, refracting the light from the luminescent moss and creating a stunning rainbow hue over the cavern, she inched closer as the gemstone was unearthed; it wasn’t the biggest one she’d seen, nor with the most purity, but the flaws of the stone sent the light scattering off in unusual directions. “And you don’t have to enrage a feral dragon for this one.” Yuri followed up, his head ducked shyly as he stood to one side; the navy cat returned to the dragons side. “And if you don’t want it i’m sure i can find another home for it.” A snarky and distinctly feline voice sounded in her head and she darted forward gripping it tight. “No.” She hissed, ignoring the cat as he snorted. “Thank you, Yuri. I love it and the cave,” She said pressing close to his side as they both looked up at the glittering cave ceiling.

WC: 730

Dragons: Yuka and Jurian Rider: Meiron

Many thanks to Kytazy on DA for letting me use Yuka