Disclaimer: Martin Baynton own Jane and the dragon, not me. If it were the case, I would be writing an amazing book about Jane's life instead of fanfiction…
A/N: Sorry for the long wait. September's been busy.
Jane could barely contain her exclamations of joy. This was the best day ever! Flight was the best sensation ever! These dreams were the best thing that ever happened to her! It feels like she had been holding her breath all her life and that she was finally free to let it go!
Cuthbert, on the other hand, was screaming on the top of her lungs.
—Is he going to stop at some point?
—Well, maybe telling the tale of how you almost drop the other Jane, right before takeoff, was a bad idea, big lizard!
She could feel Cuthbert buried his face into her back. His chubby arms were clenched around her waist. It was uncomfortable and the boy was clearly terrified, but at least, he had stopped screaming…
—Fair point … but you are enjoying yourself, aren't you?
—To tell the truth, yes I am.
—Thought you would. So where do we want me to land? The court or your tower?
—None. I want you to land there.
—There? In that little petty clearing? That is no way to make an entrance!
—Don't worry about making an impression. I guarantee people will be impressed to see a living dragon when the time comes… But you still have a lot of explaining to do if you want people to accept you at the castle!
—Why wouldn't they like me? I'm amazing!
—You just kidnap a child!
—I merely borrow him in an attempt of getting my best friend's attention. Plus I treat him well! Nothing wrong with that!
A small voice rose.
—You made me sleep on a rock and eat apples!
Dragon's voice took a menacing tone as he started the descent.
—Feel lucky I didn't make you do the opposite!
—Enough you two! Dragon, that didn't make any sense! Focus on your landing, please!
Jane held her breath, half-hoping for a disaster. Fortunately, Dragon managed to land slowly in the middle of the clearing.
—There you go. A perfect execution!
Jane jumped out of his back and gave him a big hug.
—Thanks Dragon.
She went back near his back, where the boy was still seated.
—Come on, Cuthbert! Let's bring you back to your parents!