Too Cold

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I've been in this forest for awhile. I didn't realize there would be this much to explore! There's so many small valley craters and caves! It's begun to be a bit windy, so I have been gliding around in the air, around trees, and above shrubs.
I am perched on a large boulder near a clearing, watching a deer walk delicately around as it found and ate certain plants. Suddenly it perks up and becomes tense, it's ears and nose twitching. Then it darts away into the darkness of the woods.
What is it afraid of? The deer couldn't see me! I am startled as a loud roar comes from above me in the air and I fall off the rock. I look up to see the silhouette of a large beast a bit above the trees, it's large wings pushing cold air into my face.
I stand and try to use the wind to fly up and look at this enormous creature, but the strength of it's wings push me down. This doesn't make sense, it could be a dragon but I thought they were extinct! Is this the last one? I am squinting up at the beast, trying to see it in the darkness.
Abruptly it flaps it's wings to go higher in the air and begins to fly away. No, wait, maybe if I follow it I can see if there's more! Maybe this is like a dragon island!
With the dragon not directly above me, I am once again able to use the wind to fly. Once I am above the trees I spot the dragon and follow it. It stays fairly low and close to the trees and I can see the outline of its head as it looks down into the forest. It's probably looking for that deer.
Suddenly another beast emerges from the dark sky and flies around the first dragon before going faster ahead into the darkness.
They must be going to the same place! I soar higher and fly faster forward along the edge of the beach. I see light farther up on a rocky ledge. I wonder what's up there? I'm excited now and keep going farther along the island.
When I'm closer to the lights I can see what it is! There's fire, I can see silhouettes of buildings and dragons in the air and on the ground. Then I can see silhouettes of people running around and attacking, chasing, and trapping the dragons. They have large pillars with fire at the top, allowing them to see the beasts in the air.
I fly down and land on the hard dirt. The men and women running around me pass through me, they have no clue that I exist. A long red dragon roars and breaths a large mass of flames onto a small building, a herd of sheep from behind the building disperses, running away in fear.
I walk through the town, looking around at the people. I jump up and fly to the roof of a nearby building and look around, spinning as I take in the whole scene. I duck as a thin two-headed dragon flies right above my head.
This is so exciting! The dragons are flying do quickly, and moving around unpredictably as they dodge swords and axes while still pursuing their target. This is amazing! I jump down from the roof and fly around, darting around people, dragons, and buildings. I love the feel of the hot wind in my face and the dragons around me.
I laugh and push my hair out of my face as I land. This side of the town is a bit quieter, less dragons at least. There are still lots of people grabbing weapons and dropping them off at a small building. I dodge a blonde teenager as she runs by with an axe. Even though people will just pass through me, it's a reminder that I'm not believed, and that sucks.
I jog up to the building that people are grabbing things from. There are only two people inside the small space, a larger guy and a smaller boy about my size. They're working on swords and axes and talked.
I slip around the corner and walk into the room, which is very warm as there is a fire with hot metal and tools. I sit down on the ground and lean against a large wooden bin against the wall as I listen to their conversation. The boy is frustrated
"I don't understand why I can't be out there with everyone else! They all get to help and do great things, while I-no offense- am stuck in here with you!" He gestures at the room as he speaks, momentarily interrupting his work on a sword. The large man laughs and responds.
"You mess everything up! Also, if it makes you happy, they need my help. Guess you're not stuck with me anymore!" He nods at the boy and rushes out the door.
The boy sighs and sets aside the sword before beginning to work on an axe. I ignore the chaos outside as I study him. The boy has shaggy brown hair, green eyes, and a small form. He lets out a frustrated sigh and looks out the window.