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[tygati]

Didn't really get very far, but I refuse to post nothing for avalon13, therefore... the pathetic first scene of the Red Dragon sequel.

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The ocean breeze blew strongly from astern, plunging the ship through the gentle waves and snatching Ruadh's hair to fling all about him in a wild splash of crimson. He leaned out over the railing to watch the water pass by below, grinning widely at the glittering reflection of sunlight upon the sea. It was a truly beautiful day, bright and sunny and absolutely perfect.

Ruadh hadn't spent much time in the southern seas before, but he was immensely enjoying them so far. The heat was quite a pleasant change from the chillier northern waters (though not so chilly he wouldn't gleefully go swimming in them every chance he got) although the crew didn't seem quite as pleased with the temperature change as he was. Silly humans.

Vinnissaen, true to form, hadn't seemed to even notice the heat. He still wore his dashing red outfit complete with boots and hat and no matter how many times Ruadh checked, there was still not a single bead of sweat to be found. Of course, the man had been born in the south and should therefore be used to it, but then again he'd been raised in the north and therefore...

"Dragon."

Wincing at the ice in that familiar voice, Ruadh drew in a deep breath before turning around and smiling widely. "Good morning, Vinni."

Vinnissaen glared darkly and kicked him hard in the shin, drawing a yelp and a wince from Ruadh as he clutched at the injured limb. "Captain Vinnissaen," he corrected in that voice that could freeze fire, golden eyes narrowing further. "What do you think you're doing?"

"Uh." Ruadh looked around surreptitiously. He wasn't In The Way, wasn't standing on something Important, hadn't attempted to kiss Vinnissaen yet today... "Looking at the water?" he tried cautiously.

Wrong Answer. Ruadh winced as Vinnissaen grabbed one of his ears and yanked him down so that they were on eye level. That hurt.

"Why are you running around my ship in a loin cloth?" Vinnissaen asked slowly, molten-gold eyes glittering darkly.

Ruadh blinked. "Because you told me I wasn't allowed to go naked."

The pretty blond captain stared at him for a moment, then made a faint sound of disgust and shoved him backwards hard enough that Ruadh tripped and landed on his butt on the deck. Sometimes he swore Vinnissaen knocked him over so often just so that Ruadh wasn't taller than him all the time.

"You are to be fully dressed at all times while on my ship," Vinnissaen hissed out through clenched teeth. "Understood?"

"What about when I go to bed or take a bath?" Ruadh asked.

Vinnissaen breathed in slowly, then exhaled, then did it again. "You may remove your clothing in the privacy of your own cabin, or while bathing," he allowed, sounding as though he'd very much prefer not to. "You may not remove your clothing when there are others present."

"Not even you?" Ruadh asked, putting on his best I Am Cute face. It didn't work.

Vinnissaen ground his teeth slowly. "Especially not near me." He crossed his arms across his chest and took a step back, glaring rather pointedly.

Sighing, Ruadh got to his feet and began trudging back belowdecks to his cabin. It really wasn't fair. The whole reason he had to wear clothes in the first place was to Fit In so the humans wouldn't suspect what he was. Now that his disguise had been ruined and his true nature revealed to the entire ship, he saw no reason to continue with the charade.

Except that Vinnissaen said to.

Ruadh sighed again. Stupid human customs. Even if Vinnissaen wasn't exactly human. He still thought like one, and that was bad enough. At least the man had permitted him to leave his hair its proper color and not go through the hassle of dying it brown again. He hated the dye. It made his hair heavy and dull and he couldn't go swimming or it would get sticky and wash out. He liked swimming, all dragons did. Now if only he could convince Vinnissaen to join him...

Right. He'd talk Vinnissaen into swimming with him about the same time as he finally got the pretty blond to stop kicking him.

His shin hurt. Enough to be noticeable, apparently, because Temblin, their second mate (the one that had replaced Rannick when Vinnissaen set that slimy excuse for a human on fire and watched him burn into a pile of ash) winced in sympathy as Ruadh passed him.

"Cap'n's got a temper, eh?"

Ruadh dredged up a smile. "Yeah, something like that. I seem to bring out the best in him."

"Ye sure bring out the violent side o' him," Temblin agreed, shaking his head. "Maybe if'n ye didn' try quite so hard ta set him off..."

"I think I set him off just by breathing," Ruadh muttered beneath his breath, wishing he were in his dragon form so he could lash his tail. Why did Vinnissaen have to be so touchy?

Temblin clapped him on the shoulder. "Ye kin always leave, ye know. Nothin keepin ya here."

Ruadh looked back over his shoulder at the slender, crimson-clad figure of the Red Dragon's captain, golden hair tied neatly into a tail and swaying in the wind, each motion sending ripples of sunlight dancing across it. Beautiful, and utterly untouchable.

"Yeah," he agreed hollowly. "Nothing. See you later, Temblin."

Refusing to meet the human's eyes, Ruadh made his way down the ladder and through the narrow passage to his cabin to change.

Comments

[mcartel.livejournal.com]

*whimper* Aaaaw... poor Ruadh... T___T *waves at Tygati* Hullo! Another lurker unveiled. *hides in the shadows* This scene just makes me want to cry and kick Vinni in the balls... hard. *cuddles Ruadh* Poor, poor dragon... The purrty, purrty fox is being so mean... Makes me wish that Ruadh would leave. HA! *glares at Vinni* ... *wicked grin* Or another pretty fox gets interested i Ruadh... Uwaaah.. more... *hugz you tight* And Happy Birthday to Miss(?) Avalon! *throws confetti* XDDD Who'll buy the beer?! ^o^

[tygati.livejournal.com]

Hee. ^^ Hello, lurker!

Ruadh and Vinni will be just fine. Vinni's not nearly as dense as he seems. ;)

[liz919.livejournal.com]

Teehee it's lurkers-revealed day. I love your dragons...like UBER-LOVE your dragons. Vinni needs to get laid...he's so uptight! Ruadh is just the dragon to do it for 'em too! *waves her team tygati pom poms* It's not pathetic at all! Go Team You!

[tygati.livejournal.com]

Yay for the Lurker Convention! ... >.> Or is it Lurkers Anonymous? o.o Humm..... ^____^

[lynnette-lacy.livejournal.com]

Oh poor baby... :( this is verra verra sad. Oh the heartache! The angst... you really do love to torture your characters don't you? Vinnissaen better wise up quick before he loses his love!

[tygati.livejournal.com]

It really wasn't supposed to be angsty, then I had a dream that laid out pretty much the majority of the plot and, well... ^^;; *pets poor Ruadh* Don't worry, sweet, it'll all turn out okay in the end. ^____^

[kamianya.livejournal.com]

I very much look forward to the continuation...I love these characters and their interactions.

[purple-alicorn.livejournal.com]

I really shouldn't be reading this when I should be working on assignments - but *SQUEE*

I have to saw that really like these two - Ruadh's capitalisation of Important Terms and the way that he want's things spelt out- give him an inch and he'll take a mile. But at the end I felt so awww - give Vinnissaen a hit with the clue bat, 'cause there is only so much even a dragon can take if he he doen't act he may lose Ruadh (for at least a little while :>)

[tygati.livejournal.com]

^__~ Vinni is not as dense as he seems. He has his reasons. <3

[(Anonymous)]

I am a lurker as well, and I am cheering for you in your attempts to beat this story into submission. I really like this universe you have created, and I can't wait to see where you take it.

Pwetty!!!!!!

[stoplightgodess.livejournal.com]

Awwww! I am so in lurrve with the cutie dragon. Why is the fossker so mean! Shields poor Ruadh. I'll take care of you!

[shattereternity.livejournal.com]

;__; pooooooooooor raudh T___T

is raudh going to leave ship then?

<3

[aetheraestus.livejournal.com]

Mooooooooooooore! Ruadh needs a hug, poor dragon! And Captain Cranky Pants needs to quit being such a jerk.

[ruselkie.livejournal.com]

so when ruadh leaves, how long is it going to take vinni to realize that however much he tries to ignore temptation, be it clothed, unclothed, two feet or two miles away, temptation in the form of a red dragon has wriggled into his mind and probably never ever come out?

not pathetic. keep writing!

[tlantchi.livejournal.com]

...

And now I have the inspiration to draw each of your dragons individually. Do not be surprised if I never get around to it.

[tygati.livejournal.com]

*lol* Inspiration is good at that. It loves to shove ideas in your head and then leave before you have a chance to jot it down. *glares death at Certain Muses...* -.-;;

[alice_montrose]

the one that had replaced Rannick when Vinnissaen set that slimy excuse for a human on fire and watched him burn into a pile of ash

I bet that felt good! *grins like mad*

Noce beginning. Now you go make Vinni and Ruadh have smutty scenes together while I grumble and shuffle myself to class, hmmm?

[alani-an.livejournal.com]

Oh noes. It's lurkers-revealed day and I forgot all about it. I've been bold enough to step forward every now and again. I feel like I'm intruding on you if I leave evidence that I've been here. Ah, now that you know my whole life story...

Vinni seems like he has such a sad story (apart from the obvious). I love the characters you create, I always get hooked on them.
I can wait to read their full story.

[tygati.livejournal.com]

*lol* So very tempted to create a Lurkers Anonymous icon for all my timid little lurkers. ^____^ Hee.

Vinnissaen has Issues, yes. ^^ But they will be Dealt With. ;)

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

Aw, poor sweetie. :( He's just emotionally stunted, don't let him bother you. *cuddles*

[animeartistjo.livejournal.com]

First Tsaiko, and now you reveal tantalizing little tidbits to wave like a freaking carrot in our salivating faces! XD It's too cruel. T_T
Finish it! >:o

[carl-ash.livejournal.com]

I don't know where else to put this, so I'll just it this here as its the most recent entree.

I really like your stories, especially the Azure universe (and its Dragon verse). It is one of the most entertaining stories that I have read in the recent past and has caused my imagination to become all overworked. Which, by the way, I hate you for. :) (Just kidding, I love when my imagination becomes overactive).

Seriously, that is a great story.


I am not really into the two extreem humor fics, but I gotta say that I love all your stories.

The Beauty and the Beast one was cool. I like.

The Green Planet story makes me want more information about the setting. Especially the origin of their colony on the moon of the world they landed on. This is such an awesome story, so very cool.

I already mentioned Azure, but I think it bears repeating: I love this story. Love, love, love it. Azure, its sequal and the Dragon stories are all great pieces. The dragon stories are great cause its an interesting look on dragons. Its also extremely romantic so that makes me happy. (Just a ntoe, I won't read the above fic till its completed, I like reading all of a story in one go.)

The Darkness Saga is really cool and also has caused an overactive imagination to beocme even more overactive. The concept behind a place that is beyond time where the 'monsters' of the world can rest without fear is really cool. Plus, I like the demon lord and his hunter, the hunter. So cool.

The Prince, the Wizard, and the Dragon is awesome. I love dragons and so reading this with the surprise twist was awesome. Very cool.

Space Gremlins. An interesting story that is quite entertaining and very well done. I like the characterization and the aspects of their relationship.

I've read your other stories as well, and I like most of them. Its just the above that I find so very awesome. Its quite hard to find good origonal slash and anytime I do I am extremely happy about it. You have done it which makes me extremely greatful.

By the way, have I mentioned that I like Azure. :) Sorry, I just can't get over the fact that I love this story.

All in all, great and awesome job on the writing. Its a great talent and I am so glad to have read them.

[tygati.livejournal.com]

Hee. ^^ Thanks for dropping in. The Green Planet is probably vastly underdeveloped for what it should be, considering it was the second story I wrote. *sheepish grin* I'd like to go back and 'fix' it some day, but for now it's kind of stuck like it is. The origin of the moon colony is pretty much that Selan used the last of the power he had left to make it livable, and then his people worked on expanding from there.

Azure was fun. Lunatic sarong-clad mermen are always a Good Thing. ^___^ I did a sketch of Naefindan a while back, somewhere... >.>; Hmm...

Anyway, verra glad you enjoyed them, and hope to have this story Complete soon so you (and everyone else!) can read it. ^_____^ Hee.

[graphitesmudges.livejournal.com]

TT^TT Poor Ruadh! >< Meanie (adorable) Vinny. AHHHHH I REQUEST FOR A FLUFFY ENDING TO MAKE UP FOR THIS. FLUFF I SAY. FLUFF!!!

[sporkess.livejournal.com]

Aw, but - but - the end of the last story looked so hopeful! Why aren't they having sex yet? What's wrong with Vinni? That's just - mean!

Yours in worried love.

[broken-moons.livejournal.com]

ww. *pets Ruadh* Poor dragon. *kicks Vinni in the shin* Stop being a bloody idiot plzkthnx XD

This will be interesting, I'm sure ^_^

nice beginning!

[dyoklako.livejournal.com]

poor Ruadh and he has to endure the Captain's rudeness!

*hugs poor Red Dragon*

doncha worry, mate! you'll get your smut soon! ^_~

[macteague.livejournal.com]

Awww...Poor Ruadh! Vinnissaen has amazing willpower to resist cuddling the poor, dejected dragon...*grin*

[madmax0r.livejournal.com]

Aw, woobie! Though I can see how mostly-naked Ruadh would be a terrible distraction for Cpt. Vinni :D

*cheers your muses on*

[mechante-fille.livejournal.com]

Oh! Oh! I'm all snivly... snivvely? Oh, heck, I have tears pricking at my eyes and nose!! Ruadh!! He's so cute, and has that innocent thing going for him. Poor Vinni, all repressed and crap.

*squishes* Can't wait to see more!!!

[aqua-eyes.livejournal.com]

:pets the pretty dragon: If only you know how much he apprechiated your half nekidness...

[avalon13.livejournal.com]

VINNISSAEN YOU HAVE WAKENED THE PROTECTIVE FANGIRL IN ME AND SHE HAS FOUND YOU SQUISHY. *RAWR*

Ruadh my love, my little munchkin, my red scaled oompa-loompah. You don't need him, you have me! I'll write you a harem of hawt, pretty, fox-men who are dying to know whether you're scaled All Over.

TYGATI. You are tease. You are awful, awful, horrible, beautiful tease who I cannot stop loving. You are like crack. Except with fantastic legs.

[tygati.livejournal.com]

*dies laughing* I <3 you. ^_____^