I've had this story stuck in my head for awhile. Please read and review. I'm rating it K+ right now... I think that is a rather safe rating but it will probably be increased later.
I do not own Dragonriders of Pern but the characters have come from me.

Waves lapped against the shore as boats bumped against the docks. Men worked on the boats, pulling in the fish nets and line. A man with graying hair who worked at the nets stopped suddenly and peered up into the sky, shielding his eyes from the sun with one hand. The man caught sight of the dragons appearing from between in the reflection of the water. Two greens and a blue slowly circled down to the ground as the people of the Hold ran to meet them. There was only one reason for the dragons to come here, they were on Search! News had come earlier in the Turn that Rallis Weyr's senior Queen had clutched.

The dragonriders dismounted and removed their helmets opening their riding jackets for even a few minutes in the heat of Byrne Hold would cause them to sweat. "Good morning," said the bluerider his eyes scanning the crowd that had formed, "As you might've guessed we've come on Search. I'm J'vid and these are K'leni and Y'tan." The bluerider cleared his throat before continuing, "Lohath and Reolath here," he gestured to the greens, "have a knack for choosing out candidates so if all the boys 12-18 turns could please step forward. Sorry girls there is no gold egg this time."

Boys pushed themselves forward eager to be chosen by one of the two greens. There was hardly a kid on Pern that did not dream of becoming a Dragonrider. Byrne Hold was rather small fishing hold so only 20 or so boys fell within the age limit. The bluerider stepped back and the two green dragons moved forward to inspect the boys closer. Reolath, the bigger and lighter of the greens, informed her rider of two possible candidates. The first was a blonde boy, his hair bleached by the sun. He stepped forward hesitantly followed by a tall knobby kneed boy. After choosing those two boys Reolath sat back, none of the other boys appeared to interest her. Lohath took longer to examine the boys. A 12-turn-old retreated from her as she appeared to sniff at him, scared that she might breathe fire on him. Finally Lohath stopped at a gangly red-headed youth in baggy clothing. The lad gave the bluerider a confused look, unsure if the dragon meant him.

Y'tan, Lohath's rider, spoke up, "She means you, lad. Come on."

J'vid nodded, his eyes unfocused, as his dragon, Weth, spoke to him. "Weth tells me these three are it," he turned to the remaining boys as disappointment began to show on their face. "Perhaps next Search some of you lads will join these three. I am sorry."

Holders herded the remaining boys away to get back to their tasks.

J'vid turned to the three boys before him, "I have told you our names," he gestured to his two companions and the three dragons, "but what are your names?"

The tall knobby kneed boy answered first as he ran a hand through his messy dirty blonde hair, "I'm Raydin, I'm 17. Thank you for choosing me!" Excitement caused his voice crack.

J'vid chuckled, "It's not us choosing one of you lads over the other, the dragons see something in you. Nice to meet you Raydin." J'vid looked at the bleach-blonde boy, "And your name?"

The boy's eyes widened and his chin quaked, trying to get the courage to speak to the bluerider. J'vid waited patiently, a kind smile on his face. Finally the boy squeaked out, "Tondan, I'm Tondan."

"And how old are you Tondan? You don't look quite 12-turns-old-" J'vid started before being interrupted by Tondan.

"But I am. I turned 12 just last month." The small lad stared up at J'vid, scared that he wouldn't believe him and thus wouldn't allow him to be a candidate. "Tell him Korwin! Tell him, you were at my birthing day party."

The red-headed youth nodded, "He is 12 turns old, sir. He isn't lying. I'm Korwin by the way. 15-turns-old in case you're wondering." He added with a sideways grin.

"Fine, fine, I was just wondering. The Candidate master would skin me if I brought him someone who was too young." J'vid rubbed his hands together, "Alright now lads, how about you head home grab anything you might need at the Weyr, say goodbye to your folks and meet back here as soon as possible."

The three boys nodded and dashed off to gather their things. Korwin raced home arrived at his home breathless. Taking a moment to catch him breath he called out, "Mother, mother, I've been Searched! The dragonriders have chosen me to stand at the Hatching!"

Maywin appeared at the door of Korwin's room, a bag in hand, she had already begun packing. "I heard dear, I've packed your Gather best and some spare clothing. Put these boots on."

"But mother, it's too hot for boots." Korwin, like many people at Byrne Hold, went shoeless because of the heat.

"It won't be too hot Between, you put them on now. This jacket too."

Korwin didn't complain about the jacket, he would want it Between. Maywin handed him the bag, "Thanks, mother. I've got to go I can't keep the dragonriders waiting."

Maywin caught him before he could escape out the door. She wrapped her arms around him and planted a kiss on his forehead, "You be careful, dear." She put her hands on his shoulders and pushed him back so she could look into his gray eyes. "Promise me don't do anything to get yourself into trouble."

"I promise," Korwin hugged his mother once more and hurried out the door back to where the dragonriders waited.

Characters

Korwin- Will be the main character. 15 turn old redhead from Byrne Hold. Korwin and his father work on the fishing boats in his Hold. Mother is Maywin.
Tondan- Small 12 turn old, from Byrne Hold.
Raywin- Tall, excitable 17 turn old from Byrne Hold.
J'vid- rider of blue Weth.
K'leni- rider of green Reolath
Y'tan- rider of green Lohath.