Hatchling tried to reach the ridgeback. He waved his claw to signal the larger dragon. “Hey, be patient with me”, the ridgeback spoke out angrily. Hatchling whined as he didn’t want to wait for the strong dragon. The ridgeback’s breathing was loud, and exasperated. He quickened his pace, and swung his axe with a great force. The axe cleaved through the trunks of the great trees, but managed to get tangled in a few as the Ridgeback grew weary.
Hatchling enjoyed the spectacle. “Swoosh”, went the swing of the axe. The sounds of snapping trunks, and crashing branches crackled through the forest. The ridgeback rammed, through the smaller thickets to pull them out of the way. He, ungracefully, made his way over to hatchling.
The axe was lodged into the earth. The Ridgeback scolded Hatchling; “What are you doing here! It’s dangerous to be out here alone! You need to go home to your parents, where it’s safe child!” The roar of the ridgeback made Hatchling upset. Hatchling, mewed softly in response, while the ridgeback took notice. The Ridgeback calmed down a bit, and sat next to the hatchling.
The Ridgeback apologized; “Sorry, I’m not good with kids.” He gave Hatchling a stern look. “Anyway, don’t eat that, and thanks for waiting for me. Also, where are your parents?” Hatchling looked at the mushroom once again, before looking back at the ridgeback. He didn’t say anything as he didn’t know who his parents were. The ridgeback let out a deep sigh; “We’ll just wait for them to return.”
Time went on. The two dragons were unable to tell what time of day it was, because of the grey overhang. The ridgeback kept an eye on the hatchling, making sure that he wouldn’t hurt himself, or eat anything that he shouldn’t. Hatchling stretched out, and napped as he curled up next to the Ridgeback. The ridgeback just sat, and stared straight ahead, in deep thought. Several hours went by, before Hatchling stirred once again.
“My name is Alder by the way.” The ridgeback poked hatchling with a claw to get his attention. Hatchling looked back at Alder, and squeaked happily. Alder merely let out a disgruntled huff as the conversation seemed to be one sided. This could only signal his worst fear, a hatchling of young age. The Ridgeback gave an awkward reply; “Well, looks like they aren’t going to show up for now.” Hatchling didn’t really understand Alder, but he could sense his frustration, so he let out a sympathetic whine. Alder immediately begin to worry upon hearing this, so he quickly spoke up to soothe the hatchling. “Um, well, I suppose I could just borrow you. Until your parents show up, I mean.” Alder got up, and knocked the dust off himself. The sudden cloud of debris made hatchling sneeze. “Sorry”, Alder gave a hearty laugh that echoed through the forest.
“What’s you name by the way?” Alder scoped Hatchling up, and let him rest in his arm. This made walking feel a bit clumsy for Alder, but it would be the most comfortable place for Hatchling. “Oh right”, He felt dumb for asking. Hatchling merely let out a soft squeak, and began to pat Alder excitedly. “Whoa there settle down!” Alder’s laugh was strong, and healthy.
The ridgeback began to think about what he should call Hatchling.
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