Dragon trainers love

Chapter 32

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"Ok" Sandra starts off "part of your training is to raise an egg into a dragon and create a strong bond with them. Lucky for you some of the boys rescued this egg from poachers a few days ago, I chose you to look after it. Can you guess what it is?" It had been a few weeks since Bree had arrived at the preserve and she was loving every minute of it. She passed every test with flying colours and Charlie tells her everyday how proud he is of her. Her parents also tell her the same in their weekly letters. Abby had wrote to her twice to tell her how her training to become a Healer was going. Apparently the woman over her is a snob with a giant stick up her arse, so Abby 'accidently' shot water in her face while trying to heal a burns victim. That part made Bree and Charlie laugh. Fortunately she still did enjoy the training even if she wanted to pull her hair out at times. Abby also told them that André is the best in the world to her and she is really happy with him which made Bree happy too. Fred and George had also sent her a letter and she was so happy to hear that their shop was right on track. They described how they had to make a couple more adjustments before bringing stock in then they would be ready. Bree wrote back promising that herself and Charlie would be there when they opened. Adrian had even wrote a letter to her wishing her well and telling her how he got a job in the ministry. Bree hadn't gotten any letters from anyone else yet but that was ok since she knew they were probably busy. She hoped to hear from them over the next few weeks. 

Looking down at the silvery grey egg in front of her makes her blue eyes widen in excitement. "It's an Antipodean Opaleye" Bree squeals jumping up and down on the spot making Sandra laugh loudly. "You are correct, can you tell me what gender?" Sandra asks another question to test her knowledge once her laughter dies down. Bree runs her fingers carefully along the different veins and colouring of the egg as she examines it for the answer. "Judging by the placement of the veins and the gradient of the colour I'd say it's a girl". Sandra nods proudly "you are correct. From now until it hatches you will come here everyday and care for it properly. Then once it hatches you will be the first one she sees so you can imprint on each other". Bree's face was turning red from how hard she struggled to hold her excited screams in. It made Sandra burst out laughing at the sight. "What's so funny in here?" Charlie asks with a smile entering the room and walking over to put an arm around Bree's waist. "Charlie look, I get to raise this egg" Bree says pointing at the egg while trying not to jump up and down. "Oh wow, that's amazing. You can come back later though. I made dinner, you haven't eaten anything since breakfast" he insists beginning to lead her towards the door. She pouts then sighs and follows him willingly "alright". 

Over the next couple weeks Bree spent every minute she could with the egg, tending to it and cleaning it to perfection. Charlie had to come and throw her over his shoulder just so she would leave and get something to eat. The other trainers laughed at her for that but also understood her excitement since they all went through the same thing. One day her patience finally paid off. She was in the middle of reading one of the stories of Beadle the Bard when she heard a faint crack. Freezing, she slowly turns her head to look at the egg only to see a thin piece of the egg slowly breaking loose. "Sandra" she loudly whispers to the woman in the corner not moving her eyes from the egg. Another piece cracks making her call the woman again who comes over this time. "What?" She asks looking over the younger girls frozen form in confusion. Then she hears it to and her eyes snap over to the egg that's now wobbling on its cushion. "Ok, pop quiz. List everything you know about the Opaleye". Bree nods "it can be found in valleys which is unusual cause dragons usually prefer mountains, it has pearly scales that line it's body, multi coloured eyes with no pupils, they don't attack that much unless it's over food and their fire is fiery red". Just as she finished the rest of the egg shell is sent flying making them lean back out of the way. When they lean forward again they see a beautiful female baby Opaleye wrestling with itself to stand up. Both women are in awe of her with Sandra gently nudging Bree forward so they can imprint on each other. "Hello sweet girl" Bree softly calls out bringing the babies attention to her. When their eyes connect they feel a strong connection between them filled with nothing but love and protection. "I'm Bree and I suppose I should give you a name too huh" she says reaching out to gently run her hands along the dragons head and down its back. It purrs from the affection bringing a beaming grin to Bree's face. "I believe I will call you Inez which means pure in Spanish". The baby, now Inez, let's out a tiny flame and chirp seeming to be quite happy with that name. Sandra had slowly backed away with a smile during their first interaction wanting to give them space to bond. "You are just so beautiful" Bree comments in awe of the dragon rubbing against her hand, her eyes following every ridges and curve of her small body. Inez purrs happily from the compliment only to switch to a growl when something moves behind Bree. Turning around reveals Charlie standing there looking a bit sheepish for interrupting their bonding moment. "Sorry, I didn't know she had hatched". "It's alright, come and meet Inez" Bree beckons him closer with her hand, watching as he takes slow cautious footsteps towards them. He wanted to show Inez that he wasn't a threat and that she could trust him, so any quick and sudden movements were out of the question. The baby watched him with a curious but careful eye all the way over until he was standing next to them. Slowing he reached his hand towards her to let her sniff him. She rose her nose to meet his hand and after a thorough sniff, bumped her head against it. "She likes you" Bree beams watching the interaction with a big smile. Charlie's eyes shift over to her seeing how the baby instantly snuggled against her side with a soft growl. He smiled "she loves you. You're going to be an amazing dragon mum".