AabiLynn's Dragon Rite #0 Copyright 2014, 2018

"Yes, master," Cara replied as she limped to their pack horse and started unloading the equipment. She was twelve now, and it was her first time leaving the tribal lands, so she peered around at the strange land of the dragons. Bork brought his son and his two friends to participate in the Dragon Rite. She was there to prepare their meals while they stayed at Firedrake. The ceremonial acts would take about five fortnights.

The dracoman, who had spoken to them earlier, approached as he told them, "You must come now. The queen has already started her birthing pangs. Quickly, this way!"

Bork started after the dracoman, paused, and shouted, "Fetch the gifts, girl. The rest of our items you can unload later. We are late for the first act of the Dragon Rite. Turk, Barman, and Cyan, come with me. The queen shall soon lay her eggs if she has not already."