It took Dawn seven hours to build-up enough energy to shift back into human form. Vindrin stayed with her the entire time and shooed both Derimic and Sergei out of the room right before the shift.
"Why do we have to leave?" Derimic asked, curious.
Sergei, curious as well, responded, "I'm not really sure. Maybe she doesn't want us to see her go through the transformation procedure again." Sergei shrugged along with his suggestion.
~You have to leave because once she shifts back she will have no clothes on. I'm trying to spare her dignity. She wouldn't like it if you were standing there gawking at her~ Vindrin informed them primly.
Sergei grinned. "Maybe we should go watch?" He jokingly suggested to Derimic. "Because that's a sight I wouldn't mind to see," Sergei continued.
~I heard that~ Vindrin said with a growl, her eyes on Dawn as the dragon began to pulsate in shades of reds.
Derimic smirked. "Same here," he said.
~Hush you two~ Vindrin snapped.
Dawn let out a moan of pain and the light around her body increased. She let out a small shriek as the lights blended together and blinded Vindrin. Vindrin had to blink several times before she could see again. Dawn stood nude before her, shivering.
Vindrin grimaced and handed her a towel.
Sergei had heard the shriek and began to worry a little. "I hope everything is ok in there," Sergei said, looking at Derimic.
Derimic frowned. "Listen. I don't hear anything now," he said quietly. He reached for Vindrin's mind only to find himself locked out. He growled in frustration.
"Vindrin won't let me in," he said furious.
"Hmmm." Sergei sighed. He did not like the fact that neither he nor Derimic had any clue as to what was going on. ~I don't like it, Derimic. I need to know what's going on. ~ Sergei thought, frustrated.
~You always were nosy~ Dawn growled into the link.
Sergey's frustration became joy after hearing Dawn's voice. ~Can't help it. It bugs me whenever I miss an opportunity to see you in the buff. ~ Sergei kidded jovially.
There was a moment of silence and Derimic burst out laughing. ~I do believe you've embarrassed her Sergei~ he replied.
Sergei grinned. He knew he had tapped some of the right buttons. ~Are you alright Dawn? I don't hear your pretty voice. ~ Sergei asked with a small chuckle.
~Sergei doesn't bait her! ~ Vindrin snapped as she helped Dawn towel off the residue gooey substance left behind from the change.
~Ah! Dawn knows I mean no harm. Right, gorgeous? ~ Sergei responded, pointing his comment to Dawn.
Dawn's snort of denial rippled through the conversation. ~Of course sweetheart~ she drawled as she put on the dress Vindrin handed her.
Sergei laughed and looked at Derimic. ~I don't know what I'd do without her. ~ Sergei chuckled.
Derimic smiled and walked over to Sergei and caressed his arm. Privately he said to Sergei, ~we need to do our mating tonight, otherwise all will be lost~
Sergei smiled. ~Agreed. We do need to solidify this bond between the three of us. ~ Sergei said, looking Derimic straight in the eyes.
Derimic gave Sergei a wolfish grin. ~We might have to give her something to loosen her up. She's never lain with a man before~ he explained.
Sergei raised an eyebrow. ~Yes. This will be an intriguing consummation, an intriguing one indeed. ~ Sergei said his smile growing as he pondered the mating to come.
~I will have to be gentle with both of you~ Derimic mused and felt Dawn's ripple of unease at his words.
The door opened and Vindrin came out followed by a subdued Dawn.
Sergei's smile softened as he saw Dawn. His thoughts of bonding pushed to the back of his mind and once again the feeling of worry ran over his thoughts. The sight of Dawn filled him with joy. ~Are you okay, Dawn? ~ Sergei asked a tender smile on his face.
~I'm fine. Hungry but fine~ she said quietly her mind on what Vindrin had been explaining to her while the guys were outside waiting. She was frightened because Vindrin told her no more running. Dawn kept her conversation with Vindrin buried deep as she pasted a smile on her face and took Sergei and then Derimic's hand. "Let's go eat," she said cheerfully.
Derimic exchanged a glance with Sergei over Dawn's head that said watch her carefully.
Sergei just nodded and followed the two towards a good meal.
Derimic took them to the dining room, which was deserted. Dawn gasped when she realized why. The entire room was bathed in candlelight and roses of various colors were everywhere.
Sergei stood behind Dawn and wrapped his arms around her waist. He held his chin over her shoulder and smiled. "Do you like it?" he asked Dawn, waiting for a reply.
"Yes little one? What do you think?" Derimic asked eyes shining as he ran his hand gently up and down her arm.
"You did this for me?" she whispered in surprise as she looked first at Derimic and then at Sergei, her eyes bright and wide.
Sergei chuckled in light amusement. "Of course! There is no one else we would do this for, beautiful," Sergei said smiling, as he caressed Dawn's face with the back of his hand.
Dawn shivered at the double assault to all her senses. She felt the stirrings of something and it frightened her. It was like nothing she had felt before. She stiffened and jerked away from the men. "It's beautiful and thoughtful. Thank you," she said casually as she put distance between herself and them.
Sergei frowned. ~She feels too uncomfortable. We have to let her relax. ~ Sergei said on a tight link to Derimic.
~Agreed. Spike her fruit drink. We have alcohol that has no smell or taste. The cooks know what to prepare~ he said.
Sergei took a few steps off to the side. "Allow me to get us all something to drink. I will be right back," Sergei said to the two, smiling and left the room for a few moments, returning quickly with the drinks in hand.
Derimic made small talk with Dawn until Sergei came back. Derimic took his drink and Dawn accepted hers.