Pavarti

The obsidian dragon stood on the tall, finely chiseled stone battlements, his icy white eyes narrowed at the horizon. The rivaling clan was now near visible on the horizon and they would be upon them before the day was out. The wind stirred and lashed around him, whipping his fiery golden mane around him. It was almost as if it could sense the oncoming battle that would soon ensue. The black dragon began to growl, fighting the urge to lash his tail, but it was quickly stifled as a scent caught his nose. His whole demeanor changed, no longer buzzing with the urge to fight. No, his was an appearance of a High Lord, unruffled by the threat just leagues before him.

He didn't take his eyes off the horizon as the presence took place next to him, My Lord, the warriors are prepared for whenever you wish to take off," then a pause, "You may want to put on your armor." the voice added, a bit softer. The High Lord's eyes finally slid to look at the owner of the voice.

A black and blue guardian sporting obsidian armor, a grey wolf pelt and a gruesome looking trident looked back, her eyes the same color as his, Ah River... he thought. "Thank you, Commander Shepard." he said mildly, "I realize I should be dressed in more appropriate attire. I wished to see how far they had come." he said, looking out on the horizon once more. The approaching army had been spotted days prior by a courier who had been returning with a letter from an ally clan. The young courier had been exhausted from flying, but had wasted no time in finding him in the middle of a council meeting. "I take it Pyralis has been taken care of? I know they were quite exhausted upon arrival." he said, moving away from the edge of the battlements towards the descending flight of stairs.

"Yes, they were seen to." River said, voice even. He nodded. Crow descended to find his golden armor sitting off to the right of the stairs, his squire, Chiroptera, standing awkwardly next to it.

Her one focused eye landed on him as she gave a crooked smile, "All squeaky clean m'lord!" she chirped. He nodded to the purple nocturne, who in turn whipped around (nearly tumbling to the ground) and took flight.

Her movements were awkward and jerky, and made anyone who looked upon her think she might fall from the sky at any moment, "I will never be use to that..." he heard behind him. He turned in time to see River wince. Crow chuckled and quickly absconded with his armor, disappearing for mere moments.

He returned adorned in gold, the banners cloaking his wings flapping in the breeze, the metal claws jingling with each step he took. He opened his maw to speak, when something flashed in the corner of his eye. He turned to see ruby red eyes staring at him from underneath alabaster armor. Panic rose in him as he took the dragoness in, "What are you doing in that." he said tightly, feeling his throat close up as he spotted the plague crested tome at her hip.

The red eyed skydancer looked at him defiantly, "Just because I am the High Lady and your mate, does not mean I have no place on the battlefield." she said, tone daring him to say otherwise, "I am as much their leader as you are and I will be out there defending my people along side you." she added.

The black pearlcatcher before her looked pained, but understanding shown in his eyes, I understand, I don't like it, but it isn't within my right to stop you. Although I must warn you, Commander Shepard cannot be spared to protect you during the battle, even if you are her charge.. She is needed in the front with the warriors." Crow added, hoping to deter her, but the gleam in her eyes said otherwise, why hadn't River warned him?

Another flash, this one red, and a decrepit, yet oddly alluring, young wildclaw landed beside the High Lady. The contrast was stark. "Yersina will be with me at all times, along with the legion of sorcerers that will take to the skies. Lady Death will also be with us, her adept skills in both sword craft and sorcery will keep the enemies at bay." she stated, moving towards him, "I will be safe, or at least just as safe as you will be. So if you demand I stay here... Then you are not allowed to leave." she said softly, her voice seeping anger. Not at him, of course, but at those that would force them into situations like this.

"Do not worry fath- My lord." the red wildclaw said softly, "I will keep her safe..." she looked at him with pink eyes that shown beneath her black hood, "We will return." Crow nodded.

"We leave at once. Ready the warriors for flight." he said, taking one last moment to take in his mate's features.

Her own eyes doing the same, "I am yours... And you are mine." she said softly.