>>5189065>>5189072“Indeed. We have performed the ancient rite of wedding of my people, and now we are bound to each other, in heart, in soul, and in fate,” the dragon said, lips curling into a smile for the first time, revealing her sharp teeth. The knight paled at the sight, and upon hearing her words.
“But I’m still so young! I still have so many years, and so many quests, and so many maidens left to… you know!”
“Dragons do not much care what their partners choose to do with their life, as long as they are happy. I, myself, rather enjoy the thrill of travel and danger. I would gladly accompany you on your adventures.”
“You would do that?”
“Of course, my dear human.”
“Dragon… what is your name?”
“In your tongue, I would be called Scarlet.”
And so the knight found a potential new companion, one with which he could share both risk and passion.
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Part Two
Von Bracht woke up to the sensation of something crawling on top of him. He opened his eyes groggily, finding none other than Scarlet hovering over him on her hands and knees. She had a draconic grin on her face, her yellow catlike eyes narrowing as if upon prey. “Good morning, human. Are you ready to perform your duties as my husband?”
The knight turned his head to see the harsh beams of dawn sunlight shining into the cave, causing him to squint. He turned back to see his new wife. “Hold on, nature calls…” he muttered, slightly embarrassed. “I usually wake up before my, er, partner does…”
“Unfortunate for you that dragons always wake up when the dawn comes,” the shining red dragon said. “Very well. Go and relieve yourself,” she said, rolling off of the bulky man.
