Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any of its characters. Funimation and all those really rich companies that got hold of this wonderful show do.

This is a chapter I'm deciding whether or not to delete altogether or keep. So you guys review and tell me what you think. This chapter is happening at the same time as chapter 26 and 3 months before chapter 27.

Chapter 26A?: The Hatching

Kalla stood before the nesting area, a deadly scowl on her face. Lupine stood behind her, intently watching the shaking eggs. Seven had survived out of dozens. The newt eye had been old and almost impotent. But still, she would get on no matter what. She, of course, had already cleared that with Lupine. She had stated that having a pet might take the edge off her boredom of daily castle life and bring a little brightness into her life. He bought it.

She looked up; all the birds were looking down, silent and as still as could be. They must have sensed something was happening. She wasn't sure if they were excited or scared half to death. Either way, no killer attack birds today.

Squeak! A little red beast poked his slimy wet head out of the nearest egg. His bronze eyes looked over the people before them as if he was looking into their soul. For Lupine's sake she hoped he wasn't. The little beast awkwardly clambered out of its shell and made its way towards them, each step seeming less and less awkward. Lupine and the red made eyes contact; Lupine held out his arm. The beast climbed onto it and made its way onto his shoulder. Mouchou watched the new arrival suspiciously from the top of his master's head.

What a waste! Kalla thought. A crack caught her attention. A little golden beast popped its head out and struggled to crack the rest of the egg. Rez hurried over to assist , no sense in losing more dragons. It squealed in protest, flapping its yolk soaked wings. Its new claws did little damage to the wizard. But his skin was not immune to the hatchling's teeth. He jerked his hand back and sucked on his pinky. Kalla almost laughed at his child-like antics.

She walked slowly up to and quietly talked to the little creature. She calmed and cocked her head inquiringly at the human creature in front of her. She put her hand out and the little creature jumped into her hand. She inspected the little pretty. Her scales had an oil sheen, making her scales carry a wide spectrum of colors, even though the base was gold. Her sapphire eyes held intelligence, almost human in intensity. Her wings were twice the size of Mouchou's were, as were her legs and tail. She was gangly for sure and even tinier then Mouchou had been. But she would grow into them, she hoped so anyway. Her long, sleek tail was tipped by a little spade. Kalla could also see the beginning of little ridges down the spine. She stroked the diamond shaped scales, receiving a content purr. She walked off to the side. She had her beast, Lupine could have the rest.

Her little beast, who she had deemed EMPRESS, was curled up in her palm. Some sqawking caught her attention and alarmed her dragoness. A little dragon was cornered by both Lupine and Rez. Lupine's face carried a look of determination on it, while Rez's held on of confusion. She walked over to investigate, EMPRESS standing on her hand, neck stretched out to get a better look

A shape darted out between the two men's legs, up her leg, and onto her shoulder. It scolded the two men furiously. Both shrugged and turned back to the nest. Only one was left. Lupine had three while Rez had only one. Mouchou was eyeing down the three youngsters to no avail. Rez's was in his hood, the only way you could tell was by the odd hump on his back.

Kalla shoved between the two men, acting as a momentary referee. Excitement and greed had overridden Rez's natural fear of Lupine. Both were eyeing each other down and she was afraid of what they were capable off in their state. There was a small scuffle as her two dragonets fought over space on her shoulder, but her eyes were on the two "men" and the solitary, cracking egg. Both men pushed towards the egg, scooshing Kalla. She pushed forward, knocking Rez off balance causing him to hit the edge of the table as he went. The force had a catapult-like effect, sending the nest into the air.

They all watched in horror as the egg flew from the airborn nest into the open air. Kalla ran for the egg, football style. She dove and caught it before it hit the ground, sliding a good twenty feet. The little blue beast watched her in wide-eyed bewilderment. Alarmed chirps and nuzzles told her that the other two were still on board. Blue got up and nuzzled her. She had to smile at how sweet it was. She lifted him up triumphantly. Three little dragons to call her own.

She looked to the men for congratulations,, but found they were already gone. How Rude! She looked over her sapphire beauty. His golden eyes also held intelligence and mischief. His golden beak was hooked much like an eagle's, giving him a somewhat intense look. But the little fish fins on the side of his head made him look goofy. Little stubs on the back of his skull hinted at horns. His back was ridged with a long dorsal fin and his tail tipped with a fish tail. He was definetly made for swimming, and she bet her life that his toes were webbed. She spread the delicate toes and proved herself right.

So She had three, now where was the second one? She attempted to grab him, but all she received for her efforts was a bloodied finger. It scampered down her back and onto the floor. He strutted like an arrogant cat, eyeing her up and down. His emerald green eyes contrasted with ebony scales. The membranes of his wings hinted at gold, as were the edges of his diamond shaped scales. He was graceful even with his long gangly limbs and wings. Something about him was familiar....His attitude reminded her of someone...

"Well better go feed you and them I'll think about naming you other two." The two on her shoulder chirped in agreement. She bent down to pick up the black one, but he turned his back to her and whipped his spiky tail back and forth. "Fine, walk then." She walked off leaving him behind. He looked back and squealed in protest. He ran, flapping his oversized wings to provide some extra balance. She stopped and allowed him to climb onto her head. I'm now officially a perch.