Adriena rose apon her horse through the desert glancing up every now and then just able to see a small figure fly through the clouds. Looking at the sandy surface, she could see the dark shadows of the creature before hiding behind the fluffy white clouds. She laughed heartily, it being a sight that if you were there, you'd understand. Adriena looked back infront of her seeing the bodding of the horse's head, its mane flowing in the stale wind that blew.

Adriena gripped the reins, her knuckles turning white now from loss of circulation. Her eyes held the sorrow of not helping Ahriman in time. She had panicked for the most part and even when he gave her a sword she did not use it. The sword that was seethed to her hip was useless in her hands, never being able to fully use it. She would have to teach herself, built up her knowledge on using a sword and be able to help people when they need it.

They finally approached the city, the hussle and bussle was rather amusing as lizard people sold fish, supplies and even one had the nerve to sell women. Adriena grimaced at the sign. Her own black locks fell around her shoulders, her hat being left behind at the fight with the Hydra. Adriena saw Zayden land in a ruin site a bit of distance away from the city and headed over. She just saw his body blend in with his surroundings and towards the end, he did look like a statue.

Adriena dismounted and walked over to him, the egg in her hands. She sat down in the sands not leaning against him or anything that would involve her accidentally touching him. She did not want to get on his bad side or anything like that. Now she removed the egg that was in her bag and showed it to Zayden. The crack was larger now and more much smaller cracks broke away from it looking like the branches of a tree.

"I found this on the ground when that angel man fell. It's cracking which I think means it's hatching for me. It's taking longer than how you hatched which means it isn't a dragon. Aany ideas what it could be?" she asked.

The great beastly dragon gazed down with soft violet eyes upon the small egg clutched in Adriena's grasp. His first instinct was to sniff at it, take in the scent and then decide upon what could actually be lurking behind the smooth shell. His eyes took in its every inch, it was a perfect egg if he could say so himself, all but a large crack gouged into its side, with several smaller cracks jetting out in all directions looking like tiny veins. The smell was one he had not happened across, not even while encased in his egg.. though it was not another dragon.. he was sure of that much.

Zayden lifted his gaze out across the sands, at that moment wondering where Billie was--possibly inside the town somewhere, or else close behind Adriena, come to stay by his side rather than rest within the town. He had never attempted to connect with another being, and he felt slightly odd as he gazed down at the human girl before him, speaking out into her mind, that uncomfortable note attached to his voice. "It is no dragon that resides within this egg. It smells unlike anything I have smelt before. Though not dangerous." He added as an after thought, seeming to smile down at her. Clawing his large impressive talons into the sand, the dragon released himself from her mind, hoping that the experience was not an uncomfortable one for her--having another being speak in your head wasn't too much of a pleasant experience without the bond of Dragon and Rider.

The town was brimming with life even though the sun was setting behind the desert dunes, sending the sky alight with a deep crimson hue. Among the countless races of lizard people, an occasional elf or two, human and viera which were a folk of the forest, a cross between rabbit and hume--there was a Drow, a thin strong looking man with dark gray skin tone long white hair pulled back into a pony tail and deep crimson eyes. He sat within the Tavern at a table alone, a sword strapped to his belt, though it was concealed by his long black traveling cloak.

He had been approached only once by a bar maid, though once she had seen his face she quickly jumped and scurried off--he scoffed at the thought of her reaction, it was common for him to receive these reactions from humans or elves, even lizard people looked down upon the Drow--so why had he promised that Ahriman man that he would lend his assistance? His eyes narrowed as he thought of Ahriman, thought of their dealings together. Had the man been foolish? If the soldiers didn't capture him surely the Vakkar would. And who was this.. Rider? Egg carrier? He was restless and so he thumbed gently at his swords hilt, something he did often when there was nothing else to do. He would just have to keep waiting.. a sigh escaped his lips his eyes still narrowed grumpily--he hated waiting.

Adriena sat still for a moment staring at the egg with such interest. It was so different than Zayden's confinement. The voice that suddenly entered her mind startled her enough to jump and practically fall over. She made sure the egg didn't hit the ground, afraid that if it did, the creature would die. The voice seemed uncomfortable, most likely the fact that she was not the Rider and he was not used to talking to anyone other than Billie. A hint of jealousy flashed over her eyes but disappeared almost instantly. There was no point in being jealous. It wasn't going to get her anything.

Listening to what Zayden had to say, Adriena nodded her head and furrowed her brow to signify she was thinking. The fact that Zayden talked to her through her mind rattled her. Although it felt like a bit of a twinge, she didn't mind it all too much. It exhilarated her above anything else. Adriena thought about the words he had spoken in her mind. Not a dragon yet not dangerous. She was glad for that. Imagine carrying around a dangerous creature that could possible annihilate her above being hatched. She shuddered slightly from that thought.

"Well, Now thinking about it... I'm sure it would hatch for anyone. I'm not special... I couldn't... I couldn't even help Ahriman.. He gave me a sword... and I was useless." Adriena placed the egg carefully beside her before hugging her legs and rocking slightly in a relaxing motion to calm her. She lifted her arm and coughed into it. The cough was almost horrifying, deep and scratchy. It rubbed her throat raw and she gasped afterward. She felt somewhat ill but it was nothing. She thought it was from stress. She rubbed her eyes which seemed to be a bit red and hollow looking.

Adriena turned towards Zayden and stared up at his magnificent features. She gave a soft smile before lying down beside him in the sand and staring up at the sky. She sword stuck to her side and she removed it from her waist. She looked at the piece of weaponry with a mild distaste. It wasn't like she could use it. She didn't even know where to find someone to teach her. She sighed and rested her head against her arms. "I bet you're wondering where Billie is right now... I guess that bond is strong. Must be nice..."