*Aurthur had just happened to be on guard duty when he saw the family appear, as though out of nowhere. He lifted his head and squinted to see better. His vision was amazing, but they were still quite a way off. Waving off another of the guards, Tiamatus, he got to his feet and spread his wings, leaping off of his perch and heading towards the family.

Once he got close enough, he was thrilled to see who it was, and alarmed at their bedraggled state. They needed food, but more importantly, he needed rest. Unsure if they noted his approach, for he had come in high above, he started to circle downwards, giving a call of warning as he touched down lightly and folded his wings neatly along his back.*

Moonshine! Long time no see, your mother will be thrilled to see you. You all look to be in a sorry state.....Have you had a difficult journey' What happened to you? Oh, but wait, there is time for that later. Come, hop on my back, you've obviously had a rough go of it, and there's no need for you to walk further when your so clearly exhausted. Let's get you all some food, a bed for the night, and then you can tell us what happened tomorrow after you are rested. *By 'us' he obviously meant himself and his beloved mate.*

*Once they were all on, he took flight again, turning his head back to look at the trio. They were all asleep, so he angled away from the waterfall entrance, and settled down to walk up to the path to the lair instead. Once inside, he installed each of them into a seperate room, all of them next to each other. Into a bed each went, and they were carefully tucked in, and the doors closed so they could slumber in peace.

Once that was done, he wandered down the twisting, turning corridors of their home to go in search of his mate and let her know of the new arrivals.*

Green eyes were kept upon the sky, and the constantly falling snow. She had been at her post when Aurthur had returned with the bedraggled family.

She remained at her post now, keeping watch even in the coming blizzard. The snow was starting to come down heavier when she had sent Tiamatus inside. The young male had been cold, she could tell.

Now it was her turn. Slipping along the ridge that overlooked their territory, what snow had already fallen coated the pathway, and the wind would make flying difficult. Instead, she pick her way up the winding pathway, until the roar of the falls was deafening.

Bracing herself for the bitter cold, the black dragon slipped through the spray, and soon was shaking the excess water from her scales.

A glance back to the wall of water she had come through, showed that even in that little time, the storm was getting worse outside.

The cavern though was safe and dry, and comfortable, even if there was a slight chill. The glowing crystals led her way down the long tunnel that lead to the main chamber. She had just been starting her way down one of the numberous tunnels, when she stumbled across the youngling.

"Ssshould you not be in bed?"

You could not sleep and are lost' A smile to the youngling. Not a scary thing, but a kind one. Well I assure you that you will be well cared for here.

Come, we ssshall take a walk. Though we ssshall not go outsside. I do fear the ssstorm iss getting worsse.

She would lead the way down the hallway, pausing now and again to let the child catch up. There was a lot to take in.

The crystals and rooms, and soon she had stopped at an entrance that was blocked with a boulder. Obviously a room hatchlings were not allowed in by themselves.

Pushing the boulder aside, the crystal lit chamber opened up to an indoor pond. Fish swam about and turtles and frogs floated and hopped among the lilypads.

A few flowers sprouted upon the banks where one could stretch out and listen to the mini waterfall as it fed the indoor paradise. She would settle upon a grassy spot and pat the ground beside her.

Thississ a sspecial place. An indoor garden that ssisster Icer and her mate Aurthur created for the young ones for when the weather iss like thiss.

Another room beyond bearsss soaking poolss. e keep thesse blocked off for the sssafety of the young oness. If ever you wissh, assk one of uss to bring you there.

The ressst of the roomss are free to explore. There iss a playroom, and a library. Thosse you may vissit any time.

Ssshe iss...Thisss iss their home. One they sshare. I believe ssshe isss sstill ressting in her chamberss.

I have watched her ssometimess...Sshe hss been mking ready lately. Preparing for the sstorm.

Yess. a large blizzard. It iss ssaid to be lassting a few dayss. She listened to the name, then smiled again. I am Icer's ssisster, Sstorm.

I help tend the lair when sshe travelss.

Green eyes fell onto Lene as she joined them. Hello. She kept watch over the youngling just as she did over her sister's kin.

You were very weary when Aurthur found you. I do hope you have ssslept well?

Into that inner garden of peace lumbered Moonshine. He looked a bit better after some rest and even better seeing where his small family had gone off to.

He gave Lene a long nuzzle under her neck and cheek and a kiss as well. A brief nuzzle and pat on the head for his son Cal. Then he sat and gave a bow of head then a brief greeting nuzzle to Storm.

"Hello auntie Storm. Thank you for watching over my family while I slept. Do hope you've been well?"

He gave a glance out towards the halls and the sounds of the storm getting worse. He was very relieved that they had made it this far.

Moonshine nodded his agreement to Storm.

"We are very fortunate indeed that father found us so quick. We were all near to passing out on the border of the lair territories. The storm would have taken us for sure then." He said.

Settling on his belly and chest, Moonshine wasn't a grand looking dragon, nor a big one. Young, still growing, only in his young 20s and just 10 feet in length from snout to tail, but his gray and white scales told a tale or two of a few adventures he'd finally managed with a small golden dragon some time ago. A glance to a hell fire blasted scale that had refused to molt from a shoulder reminded him of something.

"Auntie Storm. I have been gone from this lair for too long, but I have not forgotten anyone. I've been quite endeverous on a quest or two with another dragon named Bresser. I he was polite enough to share the rewards with me and gave a portion as well for me to bring to the Shimmerscale lair as tribute for a member helping him out. I have it all in my saddle bags of holding in the rooms father put us into. Perhaps we could all meet when possible and discuss some things and reaquaint' I do miss mother much." Moonshine gave a draconic smile.