(Writen by Soven)

The sun peeks through the curtains and the single bar of sun aligns on Snows eyes, waking him up. What am I doing here...? Suddenly, the thoughts of last nights events rush into his mind. He closes his eyes tightly and he arches forward, trying to curl. As he does, his back bumps into Flare’s side. I’m in his bed... that’s right... He relaxes a bit and rolls over, looking at the sleeping face of the being that was a complete stranger only a few days ago. This being had stood up for him and welcomed him into his own home.

He sits quietly looking at Flares face for a couple minutes. After a while, Flares lip twitches and he yawns. Snow gets a small sense of panic for a second or two before Flare smiles over at him.

“Hey, you doing okay?” He asks with a lazy morning voice.

“I-I’m doing fine...” Snow replies with a slight hesitation.

“I know you’re stressed out Snow, you’re too young to have gone through something like that. Don’t worry, it’ll get better in time.” Flare says with a comforting voice as he slides his paw up onto Snow’s shoulder.

Snow looks at it and then back to Flare’s smiling face. This guy actually cares about me... The only other people who ever actually showed that they cared if I lived or died is my sisters... Speaking of them, I wonder how they’re doing.

“Hey, I’m going to go take a shower and then I’ll be downstairs. Feel free to go into the kitchen and make yourself some breakfast.” He says with a smile as he rolls over, getting off the  bed and going into the bathroom. Snow lies in the bed for a few more minutes relaxing. After a few moments the shower turns up and he gets up. After pulling a shirt over his head, he goes downstairs.

To his surprise, Vapruro is sitting on the couch watching television. Snow lets out a small yelp as he sees him, still not use to seeing dragons often. The yelp draws Vapruro’s attention and he looks up.

“Oh, it’s you.” He says with the slightest bit of resentment, causing Snow to frown

slightly.

Snow continues to walk down the stairs and comes up next to Vapruro, staring awkwardly at the ground. He decides it would be best to try and become friends with Vapruro because he’s Flare’s brother. He pulls some courage from deep inside himself and speaks quietly.

“U-um.. I know that our... first meeting wasn’t the best and I really would like to become friends with you. Your brother is the first person to act kindly towards me so, I would like to be friends with his family and.. and I guess my new family...” He says, trailing off a bit at the end.

Vapruro look back at him with a half smile. Feeling bad for him, he stands up and walks over to Snow.  Seeing the large gold dragon approach him Snow closes his eyes tightly and squeezes his muscles, not knowing what to expect. He’s surprised to feel Vapruro’s large arms wrap around him in a gentle embrace.

“You picked a good family to join, Snow. We may seem strange or scary to you sometimes but were good and loyal friends.” He steps back and gives an awkward chuckle, scratching behind his head. “Sorry if I seemed upset the other night. Flare just loves to surprise me with big things.” He says with a happy smile.

Snow gives an awkward smile in return and walks over to the kitchen.

“Thanks, that means a lot to me.” Snow replies.

“No problem. Oh, and you can call me Vap for short. All my friends do.” Vap says as he sits back down resuming his television experience.

Snow opens the fridge as he feels his stomach rumble slightly. I’ve never had access to a steady food source... He thinks while eyeing the variety of food before him. He simply grabs the milk and makes himself a bowl of cereal.  He makes fixes it and puts everything away. As he sits down  to eat it he looks over the counter at Vap sitting on the couch. A hard wave of embarrassment rushes through him.

“O-oh, Vapruro? D-did you want something?” Snow asks sheepishly.

“Nah, it’s fine. I already ate.” He says with a dismissive wave.

Snow takes a deep calming breath and begins to eat hesitantly. After several minutes he finishes and washes the bowl out in the sink. Mmm, that was great. He goes to walk out of the kitchen but as he passes the edge of the counter the phone rings. Vapruro looks over at him with a raised eyebrow.

“Mind getting that?” He asks.

Snow just nods and picks it up. All he hears is female crying. N..no.. That’s -

“We have your sister.” A males voice interrupts his thought.

Snow freezes, paralyzed with fear. “M- Mol...?”