Where the Wild Things Are

Chapter 19

Charlie was scribbling heavily in his notepad as he examined the dragons from afar. They were a safe distance away and watched the brownish gold beasts interact with the bait. It wasn't the easiest way to sedate dragons, but these were not the gentlest subspecies. The four small dragons started to gobble at the red deer.

It took a long while before the dragons got drowsy and Charlie let out a sigh of relief; no fights this time. Last time one of the crew members received heavy wounds for having to subdue just one of the dragons. Four would be unreasonable to attempt. These dragons ran in small thunder's together and ran around like raptors, but had the flying capabilities to take out many. Even worse was their fangs had a paralysis poison. Dangerous dragons indeed.

The Dracologist let off the signal and his team ran into secure the slumbering dragons. It was easily done thankfully and Charlie let out a sigh of relief. If his calculations were correct, they had about fifteen to twenty more to secure before they had collected them all. "A success," Jaxson murmured and Charlie nodded as he finished jotting down in his book.

"We will use this method. It makes it much easier," He responded and the older man nodded.

"You understand just as well as I do that this will be much more painless," Jaxson sighed and the redhead heaved a sigh.

"What are we looking at for those in observation?" Charlie questioned and the man shrugged his shoulders.

"A subspecies that doesn't realize it is captive yet," Jaxson confirmed and the younger wizard grinned.

Charlie gave him a small nod, "very good. It shouldn't take too long."

"Come now, let us head back while they take care of these buggers. I have some things to show you," Jaxson muttered and Charlie nodded.

They disapparated and were standing at the front of the office building in the Wolf Creek Reservation. This was starting to get easier and Charlie sighed with relief as they entered the building and got out of the heat.

Work had been harder lately because he felt distracted. He was now being ignored and hating it. Was she trying to make a point? No one was answering him on why she hasn't written. He begged Ginny to tell him last night, but her owl hasn't arrived as of yet. 

The two wizards walked through a few hallways until they reached Jaxson's office, but there was someone standing outside of it. "Hello son," Arthur murmured and Charlie frowned.

"Dad, did mum get deathly ill? Is everything alright?" Charlie inquired and Jaxson shook Arthur's hand.

"Jaxson Kelly, your son is absolutely amazing." The Aussie declared and Arthur smiled and shook his hand sincerely.

"He is, we are all very proud of him," Arthur responded and Jaxson gave the Weasley's a nod.

Jaxson patted Charlie's shoulder, "His book has given my team a balanced guide on what to look for in species. I am excited to see what else he adds in later editions. An absolute treasure in the Dracology community." the older Dragon Keeper murmured and Charlie grinned.

"You brag too much about me, Jax. My dad knows we are all nutters," Charlie teased and the men laughed.

"Why don't you show your father around and we will catch up on schedules later, hm?" He spoke and Charlie smiled gently.

"Alright, Jax, see you shortly," the Dracologist declared and rubbed a hand over his father's shoulder, "this way, dad."

"How are you, Charles?" Arthur asked and Charlie shrugged his shoulders.

"Adjusted, but I am feeling homesick..." He trailed off and Arthur pursed his lips and nodded.

The Weasleys walked a bit as Charlie showed off the facility telling him random facts he learned as he had been staying there. It was a remarkable facility and nothing like the one in Romania. It made sense in a way, the heat could kill you long before the dragons if you weren't careful. They made their way to Charlie's room and his friendly demeanor dropped right away as he turned to his father.