Jane tought she was ready for everything the creature would throw at her. She definitely hasn't been ready for this! The second it had seen her, the dragon screamed "Jane! You came! I know you would! " and pulled her in a large bear embrace!
It was presently flying in spiral like an excited puppy while she was trying to quickly pull Cuthbert out of the cave.
—I don't want to go now! I'm tired! And hungry! All that stupid dragon brought me were apples! I don't even like fruits!
—Cuthbert! We have to go before it came back!
—No! Let's call my dad so he can pick me up instead! I don't want to walk!
—Come on Cuthbert, don't be a baby!
—I'm not a baby!
—Then prove it! Get up and walk!
—I already told you I don't want to walk!
—Well, it's not up to you, sir!
—Stop telling what to do, you're not my mom!
—Well, if you do want to see your mother again, you're gonna have to do what I tell you! We need to leave now!
« Why can't this bog weevil be reasonnable just this once? » she tought.
—I can bring him back if you want!
« Wait, when did it came back? »
—If I want to! You will bring him back if I want to? What kind of dragon are you?
—The one who used to be your best friend!
—What? In what universe? I think I would know if I was the friend of a giant talking dragon!
—In the same universe as right now, only a few… what? What year are we now? 1530?
Jade looked at the dragon with incredulity.
—That's it! I am dreaming! This is no way I'm really having this conversation! Why did you even kidnap him if you were just planning on letting him go as soon as someone asks?
—Not at any shortlive's demand. Only at your's. I figure you would find me again if I took the annoying prince, just like I did last time!
—Last time? Prince? Shortlive? What are you talking about?
—Right… I keep forgetting it's not really you…
—Come again?
—I'm Dragon. Your dragon. Or at least, I used to be, back in the old days, remember? You. Me. The sky. Flying higher than nobody even been. Fighting the good fight. Exploring new countries. Solving mysteries. We were the best team that ever existed!
« Just like in my dreams. That's why they seems so stranges. So…reals. They were not dreams. They were little bits of souvenirs! »
-That is until you… disappear.
She had no idea what to say. He just look so sad. Closing the gap between them, she raised her hand near his face then…
—Yeah, yeah, yeah… you used to know each other a long time ago. Really cute. Can we go now? I'm still hungry!
Jane sighed.
—Would you mind if I bring back this little pest before we discuss this any further?
—Hey! Who are you calling a pest? Plus I'm not little! I'm so telling my daddy!
—Very mature indeed… Come on, let's get moving if we want to be back before sunset. Please excuse me, Dragon. Would you mind if I came back tomorrow?
—This cave is my home. You are always welcome in my home. But we could take the short cut and talk after… that is, if you have time.
—Where is this short cut? She asked looking around.
—Up there!