Silver Dragon Cub Yaistas

Life in the caves beneath the island was easy. The sea brought large, plump fish, providing plenty of food, enough for everyone to eat their fill. After playing and darting between the legs of the older dragons, one could rest and sleep under the sun, perched on the rocks at the mouth of the caves, overlooking the waves.

Then the small mammal arrived—one of those living on the island. When he descended the Bronze Staircase into the caves, he was holding a scale of the First Dragon, whom humans call Sirin, the silver lady.

As soon as young Fell recited a small prayer, Yaistas heard the voice of the First Dragon—a gentle whisper like waves against the rocks, instructing her to protect the boy and stand by him. Dragons never disobey the Silver Lady, and since Yaistas was a good little dragon, she obeyed.

Life became even more interesting after that. The mammal's name was Karaethar, and he was very kind to her. He cuddled her and always fed her, and in return, Yaistas protected him and followed him everywhere. The other mammals were curious too, and Yai, as they affectionately called her, often played with them.

When they were busy reading boring books or practicing the complex language of the Dragon People, Yai would sleep—either curled on a pillow by the crackling fire or basking in the sun in the beautiful palace gardens.

The baby dragon knows that, since her friends' lives are short, these good times will only last a blink of an eye, but in the meantime she enjoys them all.