Eliiana Aura

Day 2: Hatchlings no more! 

 I have scarcely been able to stay away from my babies, often checking on them multiple times a day. How I adore their little clawed feet padding the earth as they walk,  play, and explore...the joyful and spirited sounds they make as they speak to one another...perhaps, I think - with enough time and dedication, I may be able to learn their secret language. That is my hope, anyway. 

I smiled as I made my way up to the sanctuary this evening, replaying fresh memories which had already been lovingly tattooed on my heart. I wondered what mischief I may witness, and also secretly hoped I could convince Blaize to accept me, since he seems at this time to be the most cautious of the four. 

-THUD, THUD, THUD-

My pace slowed as I ventured closer to the sanctuary entrance, ears perked curiously and with caution. While the sound pattern resembled that of my precious hatchlings, they came a bit slower and heavier. Could there be another, larger creature which somehow made its way here? A predator, perhaps? Poachers? My pace quickly resumed, worrying for their safety.

Another few steps...

A low, almost chilling growl resonated up and through the breeze, causing my skin to prickle and throat to clench slightly. The thudding continued. 

Convinced that some ominous presence now occupied the space where I had left the dragons, I charged to the entrance, determined to somehow drive it away and protect them, even though part of me felt terrified to face whatever beast I may find at the top of the Island. 

You can only imagine my reaction when I was instead faced with not one ominous beast, but FOUR! Only they weren't predators there to harm my babies...they WERE the babies! IMy hatchlings had encountered what I could only guess to be a rapid growth spurt in the some hours I had been away!

The dragons had grown to the size of a large dog...Great Dane, perhaps, or even that of a Shetland pony. Fascinating,... and yet as I stood among them, the mood was...different, for I was no longer in the presence of helpless babies, but juveniles, who had starting coming into their own - and who could likely turn me into dinner if they were so-inclined.

I realize quickly that I have to tread with care and respect now, offering more than food and mere adoration.  As I stand watching them this evening, the gravity of responsibility surrounds me like a thick fog and yet I could not imagine being anywhere else. ♥ 

How blessed I feel to have been invited into their world.