Dark Nation: Sasuno'o's Palace ~ Lucidity

"Good morning, My Lord," Tsukaia told him, fully dressed. She peered at him softly in the dawn light, bright eyes glowing with love. She donned the same outfit she'd worn to the diner, only a bit dirtier. She pulled her hair up in its usual style. Now she looked less like a woman, and more like the teenager her family identified her as.

"It would be helpful for me to be left a good distance away from the Fire Nation capital, but close all the same. I want to look tired when I arrive," she said languidly, climbing onto the bed. She pecked his cheek affectionately, before moving to pull on her heels.

Sasuno'o smiled "I'll fly you there myself" he said "We'll take my dragon" he kissed her forehead as he followed her to the balcony. "I'll miss you, my lady" he said hugging her tight. "I'll fly you there" he said getting on Takamagahara and helping her on as well. "Taka....lets go" he said.

Tsukaia climbed aboard the dragon, fearing it much less now. Taka had been with her most of her life, but she often strayed away from the dragon becase it scared her. Now, she flew upon it with her love, and she loved every moment of it.

The two of them soared through the sky for some time, Tsukaia content in simply resting against Susano'o's chest. She'd left her luggage at the inn, so all she had were the clothes on her back as they traveled.

Eventually the two landed in a forest of the Fire Nation, a few miles short of the capital. Tsukaia slid from Taka and gazed up longingly at Susano'o. "I'll get a ride to the capital," she informed. "I still have a few bucks left on me. I'm sure Kouzai wouldn't be suspicious. He'll be glad I am alive."

Sasuno'o looked at her lovingly "Don't let my fathers lies poison your mind....and no matter what he says, I will always be there for you..." he said "Be careful what you say to who....if they find out about us....they'll kill you...and me....I love you, remember that." He leaned over and kissed Tsukaia one last time. "I'll let you know when you've done enough" he said "And I'll come back and get you" He turned around after saying this, and flew off.