A Boy, A Tragedy, A New Mother Chapter 21

Bryan slept soundly in Selena’s grasp as the morning slowly came with sun moving up into the horizon with its light coming into the cave shining its way to the dragons who slowly woke from their slumber.

Selena and Zenith woke up with Zenith standing and stretching his body out while Selena remained laying down with Bryan still asleep. She looked down to see her child snuggling into her a bit causing her to giggle softly as she used her claw to gently stroke Bryan’s hair.

“He’s so adorable, isn’t he Zenith.” Selena said with a happy expression as Zenith smiled standing next to her nuzzling her head lovingly as she returned the nuzzle to him as well.

“Yes he is my love.” Zenith expressed “What shall we do with him today?” He asked. Selena gave a thought on the question but while they were pondering their thoughts two visitors happened to enter their cave.

The landed with soft thuds gaining the attention of the caves inhabitants with Bryan still asleep. The Two Dragon parents looked to see who arrived and it was none other than Sarama Selena’s sister and their niece Sarama’s Daughter Sarika who happily ran inside as Sarama walked inside with her.

“Why hello Sarama and my dear niece Sarika!” Selena chirped excitly  “I did not expect you two to come especially at this time of day.” Sarama and Sarika reached the nest as Sarika slowly peaked over it to see Bryan asleep in Selena’s claw.

“Hello Aunty Selena Good Morning, Mommy had something in mind for my Daddy had been requested by the council and for you and Uncle Zenith as well” Sarika said rather quickly for she was very excited for to see Bryan and for what they were about to be asked that made her shake from all the excitment. Selena and Zenith looked at each other then to Sarama.

“We’ve been requested?” Zenith asked having Sarama giving him a nod in confirmation.

“Yes the Council has requested your presence about Bryan and wish to confirm what they know then giving one months time they wish to see him as you already know.” Sarama explained to the two. Selena and Zenith knew that the Dragon Council would want to confirm of a human adopted by them but just didn’t expect it so soon.

“Well I guess we should have expected this to come sooner or later.” Zenith said to Selena gaining a nod from her.

“Yes but we cannot take Bryan with us since they don’t wish to see him until months time so what are we going to do?” Selena pondered but that question made Sarika squeal in excitement that caused her to hop up and down by the nest.

“Thats what mommy is going to suggest!” She squealed “Right Mommy?” Sarama smiled leaning down nuzlling her daughter “Of course my dear, now calm down please” Sarika calming down with a blush on her face.

“Yes I was going to suggest that you let Bryan come stay with me for the next two days.” She asked this making Sarika almost start jumping again but she remained as calm as she could. Zenith and Selena looked at each other and smiled knowing that it was exactly what they could do since being requested.

“Of Course I belive that would be the best thing for Bryan to spend time with the both of you while we are away. First lets wake up our little sleepyhead and see what he thinks.” Selena using the claw she had Bryan in setting him down gently shaking him lightly.

“Wake up Bryan. We have Company.” She whispered close to his head. Bryan yawned and stretched out standing up shaking a bit to lose whatever sleep was left in him.

“Good Morning Mother, Good Morning Father.” Bryan said to them. Zenith leaned down to Bryan giving him a gentle smile.

“Good Morning Son, sleep well.” Zenith said giving Bryan a playful nuzzle. Bryan giggled giving Zenith a pet on his head.

“Yes Father I did.” Bryan replied to him.

“Thats well, now how about you wish our guests the same.” Zenith playfully cooed. Bryan was confused but turned to see familier faces. He seen Sarika leaning over the nest giving him a very large toothy grin and could see Sarama standing right next to her.

“Oh! Good Morning Sarika!” Bryan waved to her as well as Sarama with happy expression“Good Morning Aunt Sarama!” Sarama laughed leaning her head to him.

“Good Morning my dear nephew, your mother has something to ask.” Sarama said having Bryan turn to Selena who nodded.

“Yes Child, Your father and I have been requested at the Dragon Council the journey is long so we will be away for two days so how would you feel if you can stay with your Aunt and Cousin till we return?” Selena asked knowing she will get the answer she would want to hear.

Bryan nodded excitly “I would love to mother!” He said with great approval but then got a little sad which drew some concern from Selena “ I wish I could come with you.” He sighed sadly causing Selena to give him a gentle nuzzle

“You will in months time child but rest assured you will be well with your Aunt and Cousin till we return for you.” She replied causing Bryan to slowly smile again. Zenith smiled as well seeing his son gain back some happiness

“Thats my boy.” He cooed resting his on Bryans shoulder giving him a nudge playfully “Well Selena we must be off if we are to reach the Council but the sunset.” Selena knew the journey all to well and nodded.

“Yes your right Zenith. Well my dear we have to go.” She said leaning her head to Bryan to look him in the eye. “Please be a good boy for your Aunt, We will be back before you know it.” Bryan almost leaked some tears but nodded and hugged her muzzle.

“Okay Mommy, I love you and Daddy so much.” He said softly as Selena gave him a kiss on his forehead.

“We both love you too Son.” Zenith cooed to him as he and Selena got out of the nest reaching the end of the cave looking back at Bryan who climbed out of the nest standing by Sarika and Sarama waving them good bye.

“Good Bye Bryan and please take good care of our boy Sister.” Selena asked

“He’s my Family too Selena, Rest assured he will be well. Farewell.” Sarama replied watching both Selena and Zenith stretch their wings and leaped from the cave desending down the mountain then assending to the skies to make their way towards the dwelling of the Dragon Council.

“Well my child shall we take you to our home.” Sarama playfully asked Bryan who sighed watching his Dragon Parents leave but then drew his attention to Sarama.

“Aah....Yes please.” Bryan said while Sarika gave him a playful nudge to his side.
“Yay! Can I carry him home mommy?” Sarika asked causing Sarama to laugh.

“Sarika your still way too young, you would not be able to carry him.” Sarama she told her daughter who awed but understood as Sarama nuzzled her. She gently took hold of Bryan who she placed him on her back as she walked out with Sarika following. Bryan secured a firm grasp on Sarama to get ready for flight as she checked to make sure he was ready as she proceeded to jump from the cliff and took flight with Sarika following heading towards their home within the forest.