At so point, the natural cave ground turned from solid slabs of rock into long rectangular strips. Tafel didnt even notice the change at first, but when she stepped past the archway, exiting the tunnel, she realized there was a whole palace constructed underground. It was hemispherical and deep enough below the surface that anyone could be living above and not notice there was such a giant space beneath them. In the center of the circular palace, there were two sleeping dragons lying side by side.
Alright, Emile said. Im confused now. His head was poking out of Tafels collar, the rest of his body hidden from view by the demons robes. How does their drool flow upwards? He turned his head back, confirming the tunnel they had just exited from was slanted and the river of drool was flowing against gravity.
If it didnt flow upwards, those two dragons would drown, Susan said. Grimmy made a praying mantis thats immune to magic. He can make a river of drool flow uphill.
Thats Grandma and Grandpa? Ramon asked and stepped forward past Grimmy. Can I wake them up?
Grimmy grabbed Ramons tail and pulled the holy dragon back. Theres a few traps around them, he said. Let do it. He walked forward and tapped on a few of the long rectangular bricks that made up the ground. They lit up, and after Grimmy made a whole circle around the two sleeping dragons, tapping on bricks along the way, there was a shattering sound. An invisible barrier shattered, only coming into view as it disintegrated. Thunderous snores echoed throughout the palace, the barrier no longer blocking the sound.
Grimmy cleared his throat. Then, he raised his tail and slamd it against the floor. Wake up!
The snoring sounds ca to a halt, and a few sipping sounds replaced them instead. The two black dragons stirred, and their eyes creaked open. One of the black dragons raised its head and looked around. Its gaze landed on the group of four dragons in front of it, conveniently ignoring the two humanoid figures standing behind them. The black dragon nudged the sleeping dragon. Honey, wake up. Tell if Im dreaming or not.
The second dragon blinked and rubbed its eyes. After a bit, it got up as well. It turned its head towards the first dragon. Dear, we must be dreaming.
I knew it, the first dragon said. It nodded. Shall we go back to sleep?
The second dragon leaned over and nuzzled its cheek against the first dragons neck. Its not often we wake up in the sa dream. Why dont we make the most out of this opportunity?
Its not a dream, Grimmy said before the two could go any further. Mom, Dad, its , Grimmy.
The first dragon blinked. And whos that lady beside you?
This is my mate, Leila, Grimmy said and wrapped one wing around Leila.
And those two are? the second dragon asked, gesturing at Ramon and Gloria.
Your grandchildren, Grimmy said and placed his paw on Ramons shoulder. This ones Ramon. Grimmy glanced around before locating Gloria hiding behind him. He waved his claw at her. That ones Gloria.
The first dragon chuckled. And my mind is trying to convince this isnt a dream, he said and shook his head. He got up and sat on his haunches before scratching his belly with his front paw. I suppose those two humans over there are your friends, and those phoenixes that are with them are your pets.
Sothing like that, Grimmy said. His eyes narrowed, and he stepped towards his parents. Then, he smacked both their heads with a single swipe of his paw.
Ow! the second dragon said and clutched her forehead. She frowned. This isnt a dream? Her eyes narrowed. Grimmy! Did you just raise a paw against your parents?
Grimmy shrugged. You wouldnt believe this wasnt a dream, and I wasnt about to let you go beyond making doe eyes at each other with your grandkids around.
The first dragons eyes widened so far that they seed like theyd fall out of his head. You got a mate!? He patted his chest and exhaled. I thought you were going to be single forever. He cleared his throat and glanced at Leila before smiling at her. Excuse my earlier reaction. Im Grimmys father. Its a pleasure to et you.
Leila blinked. Hello, she said and bobbed her head. Im Leila, Kondras daughter.
Kondras daughter? the second dragon asked, her eyes lighting up. How wonderful! How is your mother doing these days? Is she alright?
Leila blinked again. Wasnt her mother supposed to be enemies with Grimmys parents? Oh, shes doing swell.
Thats great! Grimmys mother said. Her gaze swept over the palace, and she raised an eyebrow. A lot seems to have happened whilst we were asleep. She climbed to her feet and lumbered to the side. She tapped on the wall, and a stone slid backwards, revealing a cabinet. Oh dear, everythings spoilt. Her brow furrowed, and she shot an apologetic glance at Leila. Im afraid I cant offer you any refreshnts or snacks.
Its alright, Grimmys dad said and dropped down to all fours. Ill go outside and catch us a bear. Itll be good to stretch my wings after sleeping for so long.
Leilas a holy dragon, dear, Grimmys mom said. She doesnt eat at. Why dont you fly by the orchard and bring back a few cherry trees for her?
Right, I forgot, my apologies, Grimmys dad said and nodded at Leila. Make yourself at ho. Ill be right back.
Before Leila could refuse, the black dragon had already turned around and marched away. Leila fidgeted, shifting her weight from one set of feet to the other. She watched as the black dragon sauntered out of the palace from a different entrance than the one the group had entered from. Her head turned towards Grimmy, and she whispered, Your parents are so different from you.
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