I roll in calming, sweet-smelling grass that is called Dragonnip as I crash for the thirty-fifth time today.

I don't understand why I'm even trying this. No matter how hard I try, I just can't stay off the ground for three seconds.

I look up at Blugmay, wanting to yell at her for making me do this, but I can't. I feel too calm. All I can do is just mumble, "I can't do it. I can't fly. I'm just fine on the ground."

Blugmay drags me out of the calming grass, letting me emotions return, "You just have to keep trying."

"It won't change anything. I just keep falling. I don't even get why I was born a dragon. I am literally the worst dragon that ever lived."

Blugmay smiles, "You're going to fall a few times."

"How is that supposed to help me feel better."

"By preparing you. You're going to fall. I did. It's like walking or jumping for the first time. You fall. But the fun part is getting back up. It's just like my mother used to say, 'Fly or die.'"

I tilt my head, "Fly or die?"

"It means that if you're alive, you have a purpose. If you're not gonna fulfill it, then what's the point of being alive?"

I look at the sky, Blugmay obviously knows what she's talking about.

Blugmay turns to return to the nest. "Well continue tomorrow. We have to get you in the air as soon as possible before the humans start hunting."

I follow her.

It's been a few years now. I'm six years old.

In case you were wondering, I haven't forgotten about the girl that's half-dragon, but I'm starting to think of her less. My mind is usually occupied.

I still plan to help her someday. She needs to learn how to use her powers. I feel like I've been destined to teach her, let her know who she is, help her see what her purpose is. I feel like fate has lead me to this girl.

Oh! Am i boring you with this topic? I'm sorry. I'll move on now.

Anyways, a few years have passed, and I'm currently trying to teach myself a new skill: hunting.

I crawl unto a bush and wait. I wait for a long time.

I don't want to think of anything else. I can't get distracted.

Yes! A rabbit is just out of the bush. Time to put my new strategy to the test.