awesome design! i love the color scheme and well the whole thing!

Beautifull! Is it a jewel or something like that?

Very elegant...I'm quite keen on this one, it gives the viewer plenty of room to appreciate the negative as well as the positive spaces in the work. {:>} Very pleasing!

This is a gorgeous design, and would make a marvelous emblem or tattoo. Methinks you need a story for it though...

Thanx ^^ , @Rana, it acctualy is a tattoo design, the centre part (wings and cross) is also part of a cover design for a novel I'm writing, it's titled "Netherdarke"

i need to start writing on my stories again...

*wanders in* You know, I never said how much I like this! Great design too.

kewl, so there IS a story behind this! (is looking forward to this) ...at some point, we need to list all the titles of the books we're writing, so the other dragnixians can read them. Me: Love is Blind (which I've been thinking upon constantly for nearly the last week) and Ardos Trilogy

I was writing three, but my first one "Dragon Light" (which I was gonna start sending to publishers) was wiped from my computer by a virus. The two I'm doing now are "Netherdarke" and "Blood Tears"

that is an absolutely awesome pic. its really elegant and graceful. it almost looks like a butterfly who went to "the dark side" (star wars)

@silveera: D8 omehgosh...Dragon Light was deleted by a virus *shakes fist* DARN U VIRUSES!

@Silveera: You should have saved it on an external hard disk drive or a CDrom...That's always what I do.
You girls are writers! Hope your books will be translated in french, so I can read it easier, even if I can read english rather well!

wel, first of all, my books have to be successful, which I'm not entirely sure they will be. Well, Ardos might be, seeing as it's an epic fantasy type that a lot of people like, but Love is Blind (my favorite of the two) is something that I'm not sure a whole lot of people will understand, or enjoy, because it's a very different understanding of a love story.

heeheehee i doubt mine will go anywhere..... although a book is coming out that has one of my poems in it! i is so exited n.n

@Catc: really??? That's so coool! Heh, I only write for fun, just to keep me from getting bored...

me too!! 8D O.O WE MUST B TWINS! xD jk....

I am seriously writing in hopes of being an author someday, but a lot of authors write and don't get anywhere. I just hope I'm not one of them...T-T

o me too...but i havent had much time lately to do much work on anything *yawn* and im too tired to do much now...i need to get to bed...

g'night! like previously mentioned, I've been working a lot on Love is Blind, but I need to start again on Ardos.

ive given up on that first awesome story i thought of <.< >.> for now...

why? what was wrong with it? I've gotten rid of a couple ideas, one because it closely followed two other books I had read, and even though they weren't well-known at all, it still felt like plaguarizing to me. The other felt strangely like a fantasy auto-biography, but there was a facet of it I couldn't write because of that. and the third is another idea I'm seriously thinking about, but I have no idea how to write it.

well...i thought of several other ideas with some potential...and the writing of the first idea wasnt flowing together too good =/ but i might pick back up on it later...

what happens with me a lot is that I'll have several seperate story ideas, and thne I'll look at them a little bit, and decide they look a lot like other story ideas, and combine the two, and get an even bigger better story. In fact, I have a hard time writing stories unless I've combined at least two original ideas together. It's weird...

yeah...same with me...but im having a little trouble straightening out the ending...ill need to do that before i start to write it...

eh, the ending will come as the ending will come. I hold no plans for the ending of either of my stories. I figure, when it ends, it will end.

Silveera, may I change a bit of coloring in this and use it as long as I do not claim it to be my own? I really love it and would love to use it to symbolize my relationship with my mate. I just figured I'd ask. It's alright if you say no. =)

Hello raina! Are you new here?

Hi Rana. =) I had an account here at one time, but I totally forgot my login information. lol I've been watching the artwork here for a few months now. I just don't get around to commenting, unfortunately.

@Raina: what was ur old name? mayb i remembers u! 8D

Umm...Dragon_Wing, I think? lol. I wasn't well-known around here...I felt as if I didn't belong, so I didn't really socialize. >.<

Everyone's welcome here!

yeah, I think I remember you commenting a couple times. Anyway, it doesn't take much, just comment semi-regularly, and be honest, and then basically you're just as well-known as everyone else. Anyway, I'm glad you decided to come back on! *huggle glomp*

*is huggle glomped and giggles* Thank you! hehe

yeah i think i do remembers you! welcomes back n.n and don't worry we not insane at all! <.< >.> heeheeheehee xD jk

*pokes catc* *whisper* what do you think you're saying? We're totally insane! *turns to Raina and speaks aloud* It's alright, don't mind him. You can be as crazy as ye wish on here. BTW: to all included in the Frost rp...I happen to be dying and in a perfect position to be EATEN by a starving monster lion head! HELP!

*tilts her head slightly, regarding both catc and Rana, then shrugs* Not insane. Got it. *chortles*

*pokey poke* So! Be ish you a dragon, monster, humanoid, or some other creature??

*ruffles her golden wings, the color striking against her scarlet scales* Dragon! hehe. Now, I have to ask...are the people here--excluding humans--otherkin? I've always wondered that, and maybe I asked before...but I don't remember. XD

i am a dragon- cat n.n if that counts

Of course! *giggles and nudges gently*

wasn't quite sure xD oh and you haven't met Hope who is always on my chair when I'm on here n.n hope: >^..^< hellos n.n don't forget to leave me my gift (don't mind her she is a spoiled little kitty who has her own golden throne on here xD)

*lowers her head and looks Hope in the face, offering the kitty a small white toy mouse with golden whiskers* This work? hehe

hope: i suppose.... thank-you *plays with the while little mousey* catc: you didn't have t do that she does that to every1 on random occassions xD but she seems to be enjoying it xD

*giggles* Yes, well...I'm just trying to make as many friends as possible. hehe

*hides another toy mousie behind my back* this ones mine <.< >.>

*waves like an idiot* Hi Serenity!

hi! *jumps up and down*

How are you??

i am awesome *sprays crumbs around the room as i talk* and how r u?

*recoils slightly and smiles, nudging a larger crumb with her nail* I'm doing quite well, thanks! I'm scrambling for a Valentine's Day idea for my mate, though.... >.=.<;

*gets thinking* hmm...valentine shtuff...well im still thinking about new years stuff O_o

*chortles softly* I'd like to do one more thing for him. So far I have a card, I've written two pages worth of poetry, and I'm folding him bunches of colored paper hearts. lol

ive got several blank pieces of paper and a pencil xD

Hey, but for you, that works!! haha! I can't draw worth fewmets for the most part. XD

*stares blankly at the paper* no ideas...

*stares at the paper with you* Hmm...how about....A CHICKEN??? XD

OMYGOSH A CHICKEN! *starts scribbling on the paper*

WOOHOO!! *rears back and starts doing an awkward dragony version of the chicken dance...falls over*.....oww....

*snickers* *grabs snickers bar* *eats snicker bar and pretends not to laugh* (xD)

*snorts* That wasn't funny! *watches you with a mock scowl on her face....starts laughing despite herself*

xD

*pounces upon the dragon-chicken on the paper* MWAHAHA!!!! *eats chicken-paper* Hmmm...tastes kinda woody...*spits it back out* Ah! RAAAAAAAINAAAAA!!!!!! *glomps the fallen over Raina* I be-ish less monster type and more humanoid, but still not a fun person to mess with! *~Poke!~* I'm a human/elf, plus I turn into a mermaid when I go underwater...cuz I love water...cuz I'ma gonna splash you wif it! *throws water ball at Raina*

*is pelted by water ball* Ex-CUSE you!!! *growls and pounces, pinning you between her front feet* RAAAWR!!!

*spits a water dart in your face* *gets away* Neener neener neener! *runs away*

*runs after Rana, trips, falls and stays down...sighs, tears pricking her eyes* i found out that my mate has a girlfriend. i think i need a little time to myself...idk when i'll be back.

*huggles Raina*

*nuzzles Serenity* Thank you, sweetheart. I'm okay now. My friends helped me to realize that I don't need him at all. If he was low enough to do that to me, he's nothing but a waste of flesh and the air that he breathes. So...we're all good! haha...

*huggles Raina* Idk how much comfort I can be, seeing as how I generally hate guy's guts, but if it's any help...*giant/tackle/hug/glomp/attack/tickle*

*sighs and accepts the friendly affection* Thank you, Rana. I needed that. I'm so done with guys right now, it's ridiculous.

I was done with guys before I even met one. it's even more ridiculous for me, because everytime I try to befriend one...well...1) Completely hates my guts 2) Acts like he completely hates my guts 3) Forgot he ever wanted to be my friend 4) Ignored me entirely. It's hopeless really, but I guess that's what I get for being so ugly.

You hush, miss! I never want to hear such a thing from you, or anyone else, again. Am I understood?

...but I am. And there's really no other reason for why all the males within three years of my age hate me so completely. *shrugs*

I don't want you to say such things! Guys are jerks for the most part. It's something us gals gotta get used to. I'm sure you're not ugly, Rana. Don't say such a thing. Guys just don't know when they've got a good thing. *nuzzles*

*huggles back* But you've never seen me, so you really can't say for certain. Anyway, I really don't care that I'm ugly or not. It doesn't matter either way, as I'm not out to try and attract guys anyway.

*gently lays one claw on your chest* You're pretty in here. That's all that really matters. And if guys can't see that, they're not worth it.

Then no guy really is, is he? lol. Even still, it'd be nice to have a guy friend.

Guys are dumb in general. Trust me, I have the same problems as you do, sweetheart. It's not fun, but the right guy will come along for you. Trust me.

No. I vowed never to get married a long time ago. And I doubt any guy would be able enough to break through all my barriers and tests.

*chortles* You sound like a girlfriend of mine. Trust me, Rana. If there's one thing that is certain, it's change. One of these days a special guy is going to catch your eye and you'll forget all about that vow. All it takes is that one special someone.

*shudders* I hope I never forget. Cuz if I do, then I'll lose all I've worked for.

Lose all that you've worked for? What do you mean? *nuzzles gently*

meaning like being an author, or wanting to be an adoptive parent, or living a free life, with the ability to do fun things when I want to, or to befirend whom I want to, or live where I want to.

Sweetheart, just because you find someone that you love and want to settle down with doesn't mean you can't have all of those things. Relationships aren't meant to be shackles. And if there ever comes a time when they do become such, it's time to let go. You see it as all negativity. *strokes your hair gently* It's not always as bad as you think it is.

what guy would willingly agree to adopt and love a teenager as much as I want to, or more, without wanting to abuse her or neglect her in some way? He'd have no connection, no love, no nothing to keep him from hurting my daughter. I won't put her in danger.

Rana...*curls around you gently*...it's true that some people are like that, but not all are cruel. Give them a chance. You have to believe that not all guys are like that, because they really aren't. I know many who would willingly love an adopted teenage daughter. You just have to find them.

*huggles Raina back* thanks. *nuzzles gently* are you feeling better now?

Yeah, I think so. I still feel like I'm going to cry now and then, but...I mean...it's to be expected. We were involved for almost four months. I'll be okay. *nuzzles*

(I'll be back in a couple hours, bye raina! )

Okay. Bye bye, Rana! *huggles*

*huggles back* methinks that when you find the right guy, patience and understanding is best, not sudden moves and expectations. Of course, I wouldn't know, lol...

Sorry I wasn't up, Rana. It was a long day for me. You're actually quite right; patience and understanding are two key factors in any relationship. You're on the right (or left??) foot. Now all that you need is to find that special person to help you walk forward on it! And don't argue, miss; it seems it'll never happen =now=, but it will. You'll see.

I hope that your find your true mate first!

No ma'am! We'll both find our true mates; it's not a competition. But let's hope that we find them =soon=.

*lol* Now...onto happier subjects...*Rana douses raina with a waterballoon, then runs off* HAHA!!! Catch me if you can!!!

*gasps* You little...*runs after, her claws scrabbling on the floor for purchase. Raina tries to turn on a dime to follow you, skids, and runs broadside into a wall* Oof >.=.<; (If I asked you really nicely, would you visit my wyvern eggie now and again to help him/her grow? http://raina.dragonadopters.com/dragon_29251)

*visits* *shifty eyes* *runs back at tops speed* It won't let me, I has to log in, and me is suspicious of random sites like that. Sorryz. *notices I'm within a very close distance of Raina* *takes off again*

*tilts her head to the side* You shouldn't have to to view my page. All that counts is a pageview...hmm...oh well... *rolls onto her talons and takes off after you, gaining distance quickly*

*randomly jumps into a nearby stream, disappering as a mysterious mermaid swims quickly downstream*

*rears and launches herself into the air, lazily flying downstream and watching your dark, silhouette-like form from the air*

*Rana appears to climb out of the stream, and walk a few paces before she disappears among the trees* *the shadowy form might still be there, but it's impossible to tell under the waving stream darkened by the shadow of the trees*