a dragons wing.

[Khan Do Fin Bah]

Ten thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. That's what Khan the Celestial dragon thought as he soared above the clouds. The gigantic white dragon flapped wings the size of five human warships. Usually he just glided but the wind was coming from the side and making it harder to fly. The most distinguishing feature about Khan was the thousand heads that sprouted from the body of the great dragon.

His eyes were solid gold pupils with black coloring. He was out and about, just flying around with no set destination and found himself near the cloud kingdom of air dragons. Khan hadn't seen many dragons lately, doing his own thing of mastering every magic he could get his hands on, and becoming the God of Time. That last one took up a lot of his attention.

Now his mind wondered to the Liches, what he would soon have to do to get rid of those evil monstrositys. Coming into sight of the Castle, he opened his wings half mast, letting the air currents fill his leathery wings and lift him higher in the sky. His body tilted as he came in for a landing. Large iridescent claws clicked against the smooth ground as he landed. Folding his wings around his body, his heads shifted different directions looking at the city.

Dragons of all types were landing and taking off, human forms wondering from place to place. Upon landing he melted into himself, becoming human. His skin was alabaster white with nearly ink black hair that fell to his shoulders, his pupils were golden brown and he wore white almost glowing armor and a hand and half sword with a diamond stone on the end to balance the blade. He was lean but muscular, a swordsmans body.

The first thing was the size of the city, the next was the smell. Cooked meats, sweets, honey, lamb, and life. The powerful scent of chocolate hit him and made his mouth water. He hadn't had chocolate in a era. He decided to buy a fortune of it later. For now he was just a visitor. His gaze turned to look at the dragons and people, a smile on his handsome features as he remembered this was why he fought, why he became the God of Time. For now though he needed directions to that chocolate smell.

[Luna Dragonwing]

Luna was reconnecting with her own people. The time on the Council wore her out and was emotionally draining. Her gown was was cobalt blue with crystal accents and billowed about her willowy frame. Her hair was down in an intricate braid down her back, its honey tones shimmering in the light.

Glancing about she saw dragons coming and going in human form and in their natural form. It was a common occurrence for her people. Seeing a dragon she did not recognize, his form being radically different from modern brethren, she cautiously moved closer just before he shifted. The man seemed to be savoring something and yet confused, "Greetings, you would appear to be lost. My name is Luna Dragonwing. May I be of assistance, Sir?" She graced him with a short bow, not certain of his ranking, he was not a council member but that did not mean he did not hold power, it was possible he was head of a Clan with few members. More study of this new being would be needed for Luna to know for certain how best to address him.

As they stood there foot traffic passed them quickly, the sounds of dragons landing, the feel of the wind blowing her clothes as she stood there, all of these things vied for her attention as she stared at the being that had graced the majestic castles in the air. Her own blue eyed gaze was curious but respectful as she waited to see what he would say.

[Khan Do Fin Bah]

Blowing wind, he remembered that from so long ago when he had been here. The wind always blowing, but gentle and soft. The cloud kingdom was one of the few dragon territories that he and Sam hadn't stomped into rubble during their fight. He wondered if that was concise thought that kept the city from being where they were, or just plain luck. Either or it didn't matter, Khan always loved the cloud city. It felt so...alive.

His focus was taken away by the sound of a voice, a sweet voice but young to his ears. He turned his head and gazed upon a woman, she was breathtakingly beautiful. If his heart hadn't belonged to another (although not returned) he would have fallen for her instantly. The woman bowed and Khan returned it. Albeit in a much more formal and old way. His hand on his heart and bowing at the waist with a flourish. His golden gaze took in the woman, he didn't remember ever seeing her before.

Her name almost made him chuckle. Dragonwing...how many of those were running around? Deciding not to be rude he responded with his own name. His voice strong, ancient, and seemed to carry with the wind. "Hello, my dear. I am Khan Do Fin Bah. I was here sometime ago but a few things have been changed...or added. So yes, a little lost." his warm smile lit up his handsome features. Khan rose to his full height after the bow. His gaze lingering on her, trying to see if somewhere in his memory this woman resided. Not before the portals...much too young. Nor before Sam's fall. He gave up, figuring she had never crossed his path before. So, possibly a new friend?

[Luna Dragonwing]

There was something about this man that gave her pause. The stillness of movement. It made her uneasy. She'd been burned by Samael's promises of a better life for their people and look where it had gotten her? Now she would have to travel to a poisonous land just to prove she wasn't a coward to a man who didn't even appreciate what he had and was all for slaughtering others if the wind blew right. Her eyes grew sad for a moment and she shoved the grim thoughts aside as the obviously older gentleman bowed to her, "Well I'd be happy to help. Is there something specific you are looking for?" She asked as she surveyed his features to try and get a better feel for him.

She glanced about. "The shops are a level down, you can take the stairs over there and it will lead you to the merchants row. This is the level with the government offices. Over there is the meeting hall where delegates arrange for trade with other Clans and races. She moved slightly, turning gracefully as she spoke, "The lower levels hold the library and education centers and residences are found to ring the entire city on the edges so that families can take off and land as they need to."

Turning back to him she smoothed her gown and waited for him to absorb the directions she gave. "You'll find a directory listing near each stairwell and if you wish it you can activate lighting via the directory that can guide you to your destination." She didn't want him to feel obligated to have her follow him if he had things he needed to do. Most dragons were busy people these days preparing for war or trying to make sure the army had enough provisions.

[Khan Do Fin Bah]

Eyes of gold lingered on the woman as she gave directions. His head turning and following her gaze to different areas. Cloud city had really become a bustling metropolis. He nodded and turned back. "I'm afraid I'm not her for clan or race business. I'm not part of any clan, nor do I seem to have a need of government affairs. I doubt the older ones would be happy to see me at all. Probably be very bad in fact.

He listened as she outlined the shops and nodded. "Well, if you aren't doing anything I would love your company. It's been some time before I walked through a city with a lovely companion at my side. Unless you're busy." Khan kinda hoped she wasn't. To hear a new view of things from a pair of younger eyes would be refreshing, dragons were not well known for change. Humans changed all the time, he loved watching and learning from them. A short life span seemed to fuel a deep fire to do as much as they could. Some on a grand scale, mostly on their own lives.

He realized his eyes had become unfocused as he fell into an old memory. Coming back to reality with a snap he looked at the woman. There was something about her...an uneasiness flashing in those mesmerizing eyes. Khan cursed whatever lucky fool would earn the attention of those eyes. But she was a mere child to him, a body of a woman but compared to his experiences she was a toddler. "If you wish to come, maybe we can start at that wonderful smell of Chocolate and Caramel." ok...maybe he wasn't that old. Their was almost a hunger and a whine in his voice at the idea of chocolate.

[Luna Dragonwing]

Furrowing her brow at his words she blinked, "You are a Celestial then?" she asked quietly as she surveyed him politely. Most dragons were eager to link themselves to a Clan and House so to find one who had neither could only mean one thing to her mind. His request for company brought a smile, genuine as it was rare. "I'd be happy to escort you if you wish."

He seemed lost in thought and so she let him collect himself. She was not one of those creatures who moved from place to place without a thought to it. She took her time with things because in her eyes it showed respect. She had no idea of how he saw her and took his words with a grain of salt like she did everything these days. She'd been burned too many times to risk being as open with anyone as she had been. It had gotten her nothing but disappointment. She knew that she needed to lower her expectations of others and so she focused on controlling her wants verses reality. It was better that way. Whatever creature had confused them all during the stone ceremony had hurt her with its words. If she ever saw the demon again she'd get in line to give it a solid thrashing.

"Indeed, that would be the confectioners over here." She said as she made her way down a flight of stairs and then down a corridor. The scent of chocolate and caramel beckoned as she got closer to the shop. "Nice to know someone besides myself has a sweet tooth." She said as she made her way into the shop where someone was dipping strawberries in a variety of chocolates. In another area someone was dipping macaroons in chocolate as well. Glancing at Khan she smiled and gestured, "What has taken your fancy?" The counter was not overly busy as chocolates were being replaced and stores were replenished.