I Used To Be A Dragon

1. I am now human

I am living my second life. In my first life I was a dragon, quite fearsome you see, and even though I did not indulge myself in the wars between humans and other species, they still would come to attack me. Elves, Dwarves, Beast-men, and of course humans would come to ask me to join their side. Even so I liked to stay neutral! Thus was my perfect introverted life! Why? Because it's too tiring to fight. I'd rather nap all day and enjoy delicious food, go see views like no other, and try out new things taught by others. I can proudly say I lived my first life to the fullest. I mean I died of old age so that's obvious. And now, I was reborn as a human!

"It seems like I am reborn into a new-born baby." I look at the woman holding me with curious eyes. "Is she, my mother? Wow she's pretty! I really like her black and long hair." I try to grab her hair, but I fail as my body is not capable yet. My mother looks at me with discomfort and disgust, I wonder why.

-Your name is Atius from now on boy – said a man standing beside my mother and me.
"He must be my father! So, my name is Atius in this lifetime. Not bad. Although I'm a little concerned about the meaning, it should be fine right??"I think to myself as a man with a white cape enters the small dusty room.

-Well then, I believe we're done here. The boy should be looked after with extreme care for the next few days! – says the man with the white cape.

- Ah doctor, we're not keeping him. – my mother said.
-Excuse me? You won't take him? – asks the doctor.
-No. – responds my father instantly.
-*sigh* Understood. I shall take him to the orphanage in two weeks. Until then I am taking him to my clinic. – the doctor says with an annoyed expression, and I am getting confused. "Ah.... I see" Is all that comes to mind now.

As the doctor and my father start going over the details of where I will be, my mother looks at me once again with the same expression as before and then she says.
-Live or die I won't care Atius. But I do wish you luck in life. Just make sure you don't come in front of me again my son. You would bring me bad luck.
I listen with widened eyes, but I am starting to feel drowsy "After all I am a new-born. This body is too weak and fragile. I think this is the first and the last time I'll see my parents. I wish they would care for me. No. I wish I was not born thanks to such parents at all! That's right! I feel the same way woman! Let's never meet again!!!" I babble towards her and then fall asleep.

I wake up to the smell of smoked meat boiled in some kind of broth. The smell is strong. Too strong. "I hear sounds coming from all directions it's loud, too loud! Now that I think about it, I wasn't even hurting when I was born, I didn't cry nor feel heavy. Why?" As I open my eyes I see a white ceiling. "Where am I? If I recall correctly the doctor said he'd take care of me for a while, is this the hospital?" I hear footsteps, and a door opening. I try to turn my head but it is a futile attempt. "ugh. Are all humans this weak when they are born?! When I was a baby dragon I could walk after 7 minutes!" the person gets closer and leans above me. "Oh! A lady!" I babble with baby sounds. 

-Hah. Why do I have to take care of a baby? Seriously. It's an abandoned child as well. He might also be doomed to die anyway, I mean- whatever. - She looks at me disconcerted and then picks me up really fast.

-WAH!WAAAAAH! - "THAT HURTS WOMAN WHY WOULD YOU PICK ME UP SO FAST!" 

She then feeds me by giving me baby food from a bottle. It just tastes like milk though. "Why do I have to endure this embarrassment?  As soon as I grow up I'm going to leave this place for good! Wait. 'This place'? Where is this place anyway? wait.wait.wait.wait.wait. AM I IN THE SAME WORLD AS I WAS IN MY PAST LIFE?! I MEAN technically speaking they seem to speak the northern language so I am safe to assume that this is the same world. Right. And if I am in the north. Then. Yup.

I'm doomed."

She puts me back down in my bed and leaves.

"Wow. I can't believe I'm in the north. I mean this country is the centre of war. It's surrounded by a bunch of hostile countries and other entities. wah what am I going to do?! ....... It's okay I mean if they put me in an orphanage I'll probably lack food, and other necessities, but if I train my mana properly and become an adventurer, then I can start earning my own income! YES! And this time I can also travel! Since I'm not a scary big dragon that emits a scary aura! HAHA I can finally see the rest of the world! So now. Whilst I have the time, I'll train my mana!         Uhm. Mmmmmm. How did it go again? Oh yeah I should start off by sensing mana. " I squint my eyes, and I start concentrating. First I'm focusing on my senses. My ears, my nose, and my eyes. Then the surroundings. I slowly start seeing lights and a beautiful vibrantly changing colour around me. Mana. "Success! Now. I will start breathing the magic in!" I close my eyes, and I start breathing the mana in, and then out. Mana fills up inside my body, and I start feeling energised. "Good. If I continue like this I should be able to reach the first circle in a few months!" I then start feeling sleepy, and I fall asleep. Once again.