#Isagel Ward-Sullivan

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The first movie was a general family favorite by now; Armageddon. They all knew it, even Libby and Izzy, so there was mostly talking and eating. 

Liam: Do you ever talk? They looked at Izzy who looked back at the older dragon and nodded. Like most times they visited it was Libby that did all the talking while Izzy mostly kept to themselves and quiet. Libby: He does, just not that often, besides, I talk enough for both of us! Rylan: That’s the truth! There was a chuckle, Liam looking over at Izzy, who for once seemed to have a small smile on his face. He wondered though, what had made Izzy so quiet but decided not to push it. Liam: Maybe one day huh?

Again a nod from the younger dragon, as Liam went back to focusing more on the other ones and what they were all talking about, letting Izzy sit and listen to them as they would usually do. After a couple of hours of chatting, laughing, and random quiet moments where someone asked Izzy something until Libby answered for them as usual, Fannar and Arlo came to take their two home with them. The rest of the evening and night vanished in movies and well, way too much candy.

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Chris took Arlo, Fannar and the two kids to their home, so Arlo could rest up. Fannar made sure to hug everyone before they left, and of course mentioned just how proud he was of his nephew and his ice skating partner.

An hour later, they were all snuggled inside the cozy living room, with a takeout from Carl’s son’s new idea for his restaurant. To not only have people come in, but to cater to special occasions when they needed a bigger or perhaps a more quiet place.

Flynn: So what is next? Odette: Well, we’ll be taken along with the national team, and we’ll get to go all over the world and skate against their best. I should get all the info during the two next weeks, and then we’ll plan around that. Rylan: It feels almost unreal, and big. Ye-Min: It really does. Emil: Well it is big, but also very real.  Odette: And so well deserved. You two, have put so much effort into this, so much of your hearts, and right now I feel like the sky is almost not even your limit.

A smile was shared between Rylan and Ye-Min, they had put their heart and soul into this, and they still loved it as much as the first time they had started to skate together. After some toasts and rounds of praise, the rest of the evening went to them all just chatting, about what was coming, school, and just everyday things. 

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Rylan: He’ll get there, I think they're noticing more and more his heart is not in school. 

The two of them kept talking for a while, until Tyvan noticed his twin was no longer answering, which meant he had fallen asleep. He had always been the one of the two that stayed up longer, so he took up a book to read until he too fell asleep. The day after felt like it came much too soon, and before anyone felt ready, they were back at the venue, and if they thought they had been nervous the day before, it was nothing compared to how it felt now. It all came down to their free program, all their practice and hard work was for this.

Emil: I think I will need a reminder on how to breathe today. Libby: I’ll remind you.-they smiled sitting next to Emil.- after I remind myself.

Emil smiled and nodded, the nerve of this was really getting to all of them, they all knew how important this was for the two of them so naturally it became important to all of them as well. The worst part was that they were the last couple out, so it would be a long wait for all of them.

Hayden: Okay.. here we go.

He held Vy’s hand, realizing he had not been this nervous in about as long as he could remember, and from the look on his beloved’s face as well as his parent's he was not alone. It was the longest four minutes anyone could remember, with nerves jolting up with every lift, jump and movement.

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He pointed at the vip boxes, the other one next to where Ye-Min’s parents were. Flynn nodded, he had been in on the planning for all this, it simply meant, apart from Chris who was working, everyone in the family was here to witness what might be their first win.

Flynn: I see someone waving for you, good luck now, both of you.

A round of hugs later, they watched as the two made their way to their coach, to start preparing for the short program, which was as always, the first real indicator of how things would go. While they were preparing, the family found their seats, chatting and talking between them.

Liam: Isn’t that…

He stopped, as the person they had seen for just a few seconds vanished. For just a minute they had thought it was Amuary, but they had walked out too soon for him to see properly, but he had noted what he thought was a police uniform.

Liam: Never mind, it was nothing after all. 

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Rylan: Uncle Fan!

Everyone noticed the white haired man smiling at them. Flynn had told him about this day, but to see him here put a huge smile on his face. He simply had not expected it.

Fannar: Now I missed last year, I am not missing this year. Libby: Us too! -they smiled and pointed at Izzy who was also standing there.- We are all here to see you win!

Emil lifted an eyebrow, they had been told about the change in Libby, but this was the first time they saw the much more masculine frame they now had.

Rylan: Hopefully, yes. Tyvan: Meh, he is just being modest - they wink- do you guys have a seat close to us? Fannar: We do, while Lucas and your uncle is up there with Arlo, as this would be too much for him to sit close to, but he wanted to come. 

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Emil: They're ruthless. They have a code of honor based on mutual respect, and if you break it, their wrath is ruthless. Vy: No one keeps a grudge like a dragon. Emil: Exactly. They rip out wings from dragons like me. Their horns too. As I had no horns to cut, they ripped out my wings as punishment and left me for dead. If somehow I survived 'I'd be pardoned'. And they were gentle with me. Vy: Gentle? Emil: Yes... As I had surrendered myself willingly, they opted to believe I had changed. So they decided to just strip from me means of becoming a further danger. But the first time they caught me they buried me neck deep and left a saw for passersby to have fun sawing off my head. Slowly... -and they poke the scar on their neck- Vy: You think he might be around because of you? Emil: Not him. He's a kid... But what of his parents? Vy: Have you met them? Emil: No.  Vy: Then perhaps you should. 

Emil watched the kids, part of him wanted to just think this was a random occurrence, that this kid was here for nothing but being Tyvan’s best friend. But the worry was there. Before they got any further though, Rylan swung by telling them he would be with them in twenty, as he just needed a shower before heading to dinner. 

Tyvan: See you later then? Amuary: Yep, and soon we will be back at being at the same school too.  Tyvan: Soon-ish you mean, Liam will be there first.

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Flynn: Come on in you two -they smiled, looking at their twin and Arlo as Libby pulled Izzy with her over to the others.- And you two too of course. We're upstairs, so follow me. Fannar: Behave you two! Libby: Izzy always behaves Vatirmi! Arlo: He means you, Libidel. Libby: But I’m the brains of the operation! Vamirti! Both: Exactly.

Fan smile as they follow their twin upstairs, to where Emil is sitting in his library waiting for them. Arlo had one of his now more often happening better days, since they blinded their right eye, they had improved greatly, so they could stay a while before taking their little ones home, and they did miss their twin so this was a good day for all. 

Fan: You sure they're okay with having two kids with them? Emil: It was their suggestion, so I would say so. Arlo: Oooh.. can I?

They had noticed some of the books in Emil’s library, and after Emil nodded, they soon sat on the sofa next to Fannar reading one of them. Downstairs, the movies had started, as they had invited Libby and Izzy of course, they saved the grimmer ones of their choices for later.

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Flynn: Actually, I am named after the character. Mateo: Oh!  Rylan: Uncle Lucas said that it was a story that your mom made for Uncle River.. The one I am named after? Flynn: That’s right. -he gently put Rylan in his lap.- when they were apart, my mom made tapes of a D&D story they had while my dad was away, and he sent it to him so he could listen to it.

Emil looked at Flynn, just to make sure the past didn’t bring up too much pain, but it seemed, for now at least it was okay. The loss of his mom was something he knew Flynn still struggled with, that he was to blame for his death, but with therapy he was getting better at accepting that it was not his choice, so it could not really be his fault.

Tyvan: You okay daddy? Flynn: I am. -they smile as Tyvan gets into his lap as well- You know.. We do have those tapes, if you want to listen to them one day. Libby: Oh can we? Flynn: Yes, not today though, as you all soon have to go home, but next time? Melisan: Yes please!

Emil smiled and nodded, they knew both Tyvan and Rylan loved listening to the tape, to a voice that was no longer with them, but still someone they knew by the stories they were told. To Flynn it was both good and painful all in a mix, but these days, the good far outweighed the bad. Half an hour later, he stood outside talking to Fan, who was there to pick up their two little ones. 

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Rylan: I was almost worried you were lost. -they wink- Tyvan: Nah, just stumbled on someone in the hallway. Rylan: Oh. No more words were needed between the two of them, Rylan taking his drink with him to the small bench where he had his bag, taking a drink before going back to practice, while Tyvan returned to his books. After that encounter, Tyvan meeting Amuary by the treat machine quickly became the norm, and eventually the other dragon started joining Tyvan, Liam and his two friends Logan and Dinah sitting just talking, doing their homework at the rink while Rylan trained. In a way that made Liam happy, as Ams, as Tyvan had taken a liking to calling him, was about his age, and he no longer was the only pre-teen in the mix. Then it was a farewell to their friends and they either headed to the shelter if they knew their help would be needed or just appreciated, and other times they had some extra classes with the other kids of the family with Emil. 

In one evening of the latter, Flynn came home to find all the kids, including Arlo and Fan’s two little ones, who were quite often there as well. He had to admit he really liked that, because it meant he got to see his twin more often. It was most often Fan that came to get them after their visits. Smiling softly just standing in the doorway for a bit, they wondered what all of their future would bring, and in the back of his mind, he hoped it would be less dramatic than what life had been for them, but well, only time would tell.

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They looked over at Tyvan who was busy talking with Anabelle about a book that she had with her, wondering if Amuary had given up, or perhaps he had given in to his mother, and was now watching Emil and the others from a distance. He didn’t really get to think much more about it, as they were pulled into the competition as it started.

Fannar: Their next right? Flynn: Yes.. Fannar: And you still know how to breathe? Flynn: No.

He chuckled, he was nervous for them. They had worked so hard this year, and they had been the best in almost every competition. So he wanted them to have this, to get that last step up into the big league, as it was clearly what they both wanted. 

Libby: Wow. Tyvan: Agreed.

They watched the two as they started their short program. It was to their eyes at least perfect, and the reaction that came as they ended told them they were not the only ones to think so. Some nerve wracking moments later, they had set a new personal best, and it was another world best as well. 

Emil: And now.. The wait…

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With autumn and school approaching once again for all of them, they spent their last free weekend having a big sleepover at Ty and Rylan’s place. 

Tyvan: So.. we got everything? Amuary: You really think we need more than this? Rylan: Hmh…  Liam: I think were good.

They looked at all the food, candy, cakes, cupcakes, cookies in the kitchen before they all started to chuckle, as the first ding of the doorbell came, and Logan, Dinah and Ye-Min flooded in the door just a little later. They had invited Izzy and Libby as well, but as they were a bit younger, they were not quite sure if they would come, alongside of course living in a different universe. Another doorbell sound had Kaylin, Ibuki, Mateo, Melisan and Anabelle wave at them, before commenting that they were all going to roll home after seeing all the food and candy. 

Settling into the living room, where the couches had been arranged and pulled back so they could sit on the floor, while the tv was turned on to start the evening’s movie marathon, the doorbell rang once more. 

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Lucas:Thank you, for choosing a chance. Taking a deep breath, he turned around, and wrapped his arms around River, just holding him tight for a while, River resting his chin on top of his sunlights head, feeling the turmoil inside of him, much like he could imagine he could feel his emotions. After a while, he simply pulled back, and kissed his sunlight gently. 

River: Ready to head home? Lucas: Yes.

After this, time once again seemed to fly, between practice, school, shelter, friends, birthdays and just general life, and before anyone was ready, it was almost time for Liam to start high school, which meant that for a while, the trio would be separated. 

Rylan: Half an hour more? Emil: Sure.

They smiled as they sat alongside Vy who had joined them at practice, as they were all heading to a family dinner later, and the rink they practiced at was close to his work. Sitting close to them was Liam, Tyvan and Amuary. The two of them spoke in a hushed tone between them.

Emil: I think he's an enforcer, or a cleric, perhaps an inquisitor... Vy: -staring at Amuary- If he is that's a good thing. Aren't clerics servants of the god of justice and law? Isn't he bound to do what's correct? Emil: Yvreon do you know of the dragon law or code of valor? Vy: No?

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My little family. 🎶

(Poses by @simmireen)

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As the music ended, and the bow was taken, there was a moment of quiet before the sound of cheers and applause filled the room. And if anyone thought that four last minutes had been bad for nerves, the minutes that they had to wait for the judges final numbers felt like it took years.

There was an intense quiet as the numbers were slowly shown and read, then when the number one showed next to their names, a roaring applause once again grew as the camera panned in on the two hugging each other jumping up and down, before they both hugged their coach. Although no one really wanted to wait, they sat impatiently through the ceremony, and then, they all had yet another wait for the two to be done with interviews and all that came with winning. 

Rylan: We did it!

He basically bolted out the door into the arms of his parents, getting a large hug from both, before he turned to his twin, and hugged him just as tight. Ye-Min followed with her parents both smiling widely as well as Odette who’s eyes were clearly red from crying many happy tears.  Lucas: I think this calls for a celebration. River: Agreed. -he smiled, Arlo standing with him, he held over the man’s shoulder to steady him, feeling the stress literally ooze in energy out of Arlo’s body, it was clear that celebrations for him would probably have to be at home.- So, dinner at our place, but with a special cook.

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Long, long into the future. 🎶

(poses by @simmireen)