The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Book 2: Chapter 9

Lindyss brow furrowed as she looked around the cave. It was empty, devoid of life. Even moss didnt grow along the ground near the puddles of water which had accumulated due to the snow. She hated the cold. It was so lifeless. But she had to be here since Grimmy and Leila had decided to stop on the outskirts of the frostlands for the night before visiting Leilas parents.

Whats wrong? Grimmy asked, nudging Lindyss with his claw, nearly knocking her over.

Nothing, Lindyss said as she fixed her hair. I miss my skeletons. I feel so lost without them providing me information.

We can make more here, Grimmy said with a grin. Leila smacked his snout. What? Its not like we have to kill people. We can just resurrect the already dead.

My parents already have preconceived notions about you due to certain circumstances, Leila said. And I have to admit, most of them are probably true. But my parents dont need to know that.

What? Grimmy asked, blinking his eyes. What have you been telling them about me? Im practically an angel.

Wait a minute. You told me you saw Leilas family before, Lindyss said.

Yeah, I roughly saw what they looked like through a miniature projection she created, Grimmy said with a nod. That counts, right?

Lindyss rolled her eyes while Leila snorted. The silver dragon sat on her haunches and straightened her back. Youve bullied the dwarves before, havent you?

Bullied the what? Grimmy asked, tilting his head to the side.

Leila tilted her head to match Grimmys. You really didnt?

Ive never bullied anyone in my life; why would I bully these dwarves? Grimmy asked. What the heck is a dwarves anyways?

Leila fell silent. Her brow furrowed. How many dragons have been named Grimmoldesser in the central continent?

Just me, Grimmy said, puffing his chest out. Youre being cryptic, dear. Just say whats on your mind instead of interrogating me like this.

Alright, Leila said and sighed. Theres a certain race on this continent that really hates a dragon named Grimmoldesser because he chased them away a few millennia ago. My mother tried talking to them when they arrived, but they declared all dragons as evil, citing your name.

Grimmy scratched his head and furrowed his brow. You know I destroyed the whole southern continent when I was younger, he said and raised an eyebrow while speaking slowly. Its possible one race survived?

Wait, Lindyss said, holding up her hand before Leila could say anything. What was that about destroying a continent?

Grimmy averted his gaze while Leila cleared her throat. Anyways, my parents are holy dragons. Were all about peace and tranquility and vegetarianismin other words, everything youre not. Try to behave, alright?

Wait, wait, wait, Lindyss said, holding up both her hands this time. She frowned at Grimmy. You didnt answer my question. She glanced at Leila. And you. What the heck were you thinking when you decided to have Grimmy as your mate if you knew your parents wouldnt approve?

Grimmy pursued me and won my heart, Leila said with a nod. Her eyes twinkled as she met Grimmys gaze. Besides, its not up to my parents to decide who my mate is. Dragons dont work that way.

Then why are you bringing him to see your parents? Lindyss asked as her expression fell. If a family of dragons had a problem with Grimmy, she didnt want to be in the middle of that conflict.

Leila blinked. To make them stop nagging me about having grandchildren.

Its a legitimate concern, Leila said and snorted.

And you think this will go well with them? Lindyss asked, expression blank.

Hey, Grimmy said and flicked Lindyss forehead. You make it sound like theres something wrong with me. Im all about peace, tranquility, and what was the last one? Some kind of farming religion?

Vegetarianism, Leila said and nuzzled Grimmys neck with her snout. We dont hunt to eat. We absorb mana from the moonlight instead.

That sounds terrible, Grimmy said, eyes widening. Why would you ever do that to yourself? His brow furrowed. Didnt you like eating meat though?

Leila shrugged. Im pretty sure my parents will be disappointed enough. One more infraction cant hurt. She glanced at Lindyss. I dont see why youre so concerned though. Youre just Grimmys plus-one.

You and Grimmy both dont know what that means! Lindyss sighed and hung her head. Why am I friends with you? I dont understand.

Because you love me, Grimmy said with a laugh. Besides, who doesnt want to be my friend? And you really worry too much. Does it sound like Im worried about meeting Leilas parents?

Youre a dragon, Lindyss said. Im squishy. What am I supposed to do if you brawl with her family?

Grimmy snorted. What do you take me for? I can be the perfect gentleman when I have to, he said and stuck his chest out while raising his chin. I conquered Leilas heart, didnt I?

Yes, yes. Youre amazing, Lindyss said in a flat voice. She pursed her lips and asked Leila, By any chance, is there a way I can skip the meeting tomorrow? I dont think itd be very appropriate for a simple elf to attend a meeting between dragons, right? Especially holy ones since Im, you know, as far from holy as one can be.

Nonsense, Leila said. Youre our friend. I was always a bit of a shut-in while growing up, so my parents were worried I would be lonely. But youre here, so I can show them Im not.

Lindyss hung her head. I never expected dragons to have such mundane problems. But I suppose thats all you can have if youre on the top of the food chain.

Oh? Grimmy asked, raising an eyebrow. And just what non-mundane problems do you have to deal with, Ms. Important?

Currently, Im trying to figure out how to not die while confronting a group of dragons who object to my existence, Lindyss said, rolling her eyes.

Didnt I already solve that for you? Grimmy asked and poked Lindyss stomach, causing her to twitch. I gave you that soul from the blessed warrior of light, didnt I? You think I did that for fun?

Well yes, Lindyss said with a nod. Isnt that why you always do things when its not because youre angry? She rubbed her chin and hummed. I guess I can masquerade as a blessed warrior. I dont suppose you can pretend to be a holy dragon?

Grimmy doesnt have to change who he is, Leila said, draping a wing over her mate and nuzzling her cheek against his. Love triumphs all. My parents will be against it at first, but theyll come around. Her eyes glinted. I have a trump card after all.

Lindyss made a face. You sound like Prika when you say that, she said and sighed. Alright then. She patted Grimmys leg. If I die, Im counting on you to revive me.