"I've searched long, and here I am. Will you accept my loyalty, kind man?"
Umm…. I’m just wondering what brought you here, first.
"The winds have led me here, to your presence. I have always sought a brave man who will appreciate my beauty and strength."
Oh! I see…. Well thank you for coming to see me! Is there anything I can get for you?
"There is one thing, kind man. I have seen the world from the skies, but I have never experienced the warmth of human love.
Would you like to come out of your cave and come into the village with me? I’ll give you love! As much as you’ll allow me to give it! You are very beautiful!
"I would be honored to join you in your village. But know that I am not just an ordinary dragon. I am a protector, a guardian of this land.
That’s wonderful! We could use someone like you! The villagers will love you as much as I do! When would you like to come?
"Tomorrow, at sunset, I will join you in your village. Prepare the people for my arrival, and let them know that I am here to protect and serve them."
I’ll let everyone know. Thank you again for choosing me! I won’t let you down!
extends her clawed hand towards the stranger "Here, take this. It is a token of our bond. Wear it proudly, for it signifies our alliance."
Takes the large dragons claw and holds it over my heart, smiling happily. This means a lot to me! Thank you again!
leans down and gently touches her snout against the stranger's cheek "Farewell, dear friend.
Farewell great one! See you tomorrow at sunset!
spreads her massive wings and takes to the sky, soaring above the trees, leaving a trail of shimmering scales behind her
Watches you fly away then heads back to the village to tell everyone of the surprise visit from the dragon.
soars higher and higher, feeling the wind beneath her wings, letting out a mighty roar that echoes through the valleys and mountains
The villagers gather at the outskirts of the village, all watching the dragon circling overhead.
descends gracefully, landing in the center of the village square, her scales glinting in the sunlight
Approaches the dragon with a bow, gesturing for the villagers to gather around him and their new protector.
raises her head high, looking down upon the villagers "Hear me, mortals! I am Vermithra, your protector and ally.
And I brought her here today because she believes in me! She believes that we can all live in harmony with nature! She sees us as not separate from nature, but a part of it!
extends her massive claws, shaping the earth beneath her "I offer you my strength and my wisdom. Together, we shall build a prosperous and harmonious community, where humans and nature thrive in perfect balance."
I’ve never seen such a magnificent creature! Your strength and power know no bounds!
sinks down onto her haunches, allowing the villagers to approach her cautiously
And now, those same villagers who had feared the dragon, now pet and cuddle the great dragon, celebrating their new friendship. Tomorrow, Vermithra will have her first dragon egg laid, thanks to her love for the young man that befriended her!
curls up beside the stranger, resting her massive head on his lap "Thank you, dear friend. I have found solace and purpose in your presence.