After a while of resting, I made my way to shore. Getting back up on my feet, I let the water rush off of me. It was nice to clean up now and then. I slowly focused on creating a thin frost on my scales. All this nonsense about human stuff was really boring. I really wish they would leave me alone sometimes. I could still remember the attack on Sally’s town, and a bitterness bloomed within me, but I snuffed it out before I would let it grow. I don't want anything the Abyss could use against me.

I looked up at the sky and smiled, I knew mom was out there, and that someday I will get off this rock. I would be so happy if I ever get the chance to leave, but I also hoped no dragons would come here and also get stuck here.

Coming back out of my thoughts I started walking towards the hills. The mountains have lost much of their height, I didn't need to fly over them, but rather walking was enough. I guess this is what Hickory talked about, when sometimes going for a walk helps clear the mind. I smiled, it was really helpful.

Walking over one hill, I found a gathering of magical beasts. I grinned at my luck, and finding one which stood out from the rest, I started chasing it down. The magical beast started running away when it noticed me. I grinned happily at the challenge, and kept chasing after the beast. Not thinking of world-ending powers, or the human struggles. Just wildly chasing down a beast, felt amazing. A liberating experience, which I felt more free than before.

After a long lived chase, I finally pounced onto the beast. I felt so happy. It was amazing to act young again. Well I guess for a dragon, I am still very much still a kid i guess. I guess going around and acting like an adult is over. I am going to just enjoy myself. I grinned to myself. I let the beast go, and watched it run away.

Getting an idea I created an ice ball, but slowly adding more layers and compacting it till it was smooth, I had a large ball which to play with. I started pushing it around and pouncing on it. It was so good, and rejuvenating that I am playing around again. Ending up on the ground and watching the bright sky, I smiled. The sun felt so warm against my cold scales. A soft steam was constantly being emitted from them as I relaxed.

Laying on the ground relaxing under the sun, I hear soft noticeable footsteps coming in my direction. Opening the eye which would see who is approaching, it allowed me to see the approaching Hickory.

“You know, if someone would've told me dragons are like a giant dog cat I wouldn't have believed them.” He said with a smile on his face, followed by a chuckle.

“I don't know what those are, but I am a dragon, I am much better than both combined. Obviously.” I replied.

“Yes you are.” He chuckles.

“What did you come over here for?” I asked him, curiously.

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I watched as he came over to me and sat down, then leaned against my cold scales. Resting his back against me, as he too looked up at the sky. He seemed to be thinking of a lot of things. I know his face, when he has something he doesn't know if he should say it.

“You can tell me what you're thinking about.” I told him.

I could see him blush, as he realized I knew he was thinking of something. It seemed important, but also at the same time, he wasn't sure if he could trust me. I sighed, closing my eye, and waited. It took some time before he decided to speak up again.

“Hey, Lost. I know human things are beneath you. However, I want to know what you think about what she said.” Hickory finally said.

I looked at the sky, not immediately replying. I took a second to think about it. I honestly stopped caring about human things. Though I suppose for one reason I would.

“Well, normally I would be right, however if it's for you, I don't see why I wouldn't help you.” I admitted.

I saw Hickory as a small child often, but I know among humans he is very much an adult now. I remembered seeing him as a hatching, or newborn, as humans say. Now he is a full grown man. I have come to understand that for a human he is more of an adult than I am for dragons now. I was not going to admit this outloud, but I almost trusted Hickory with decision making more than myself.

“Even if it was to help with this huge human conflict?” He asked.

“I will do what I can, but I do not understand humans well. So if you're asking my opinion, I don't know what to think. If you think it is really important enough that we should help, then I will do my best in what I can do.” I explained.

“So even if it meant, destroying like you did before?” He asked.

“I would not like to if I could avoid it, but if that is what you really need me to do, then I will do my best.” I confirmed.

I watched him sitting there, thinking about what we had talked about. He really seemed like he was interested in this conflict. I didn't stick around for their conversation, or understand the complicated titles that the human woman gave herself, or what they meant. I did know one thing though. If Hickory was in danger, no amount of humans would get in my way from him.

We laid there together for what seemed like a long time, the sun had gotten lower, than almost in unison, both of our stomachs grumbled. I opened both of my eyes, embarrassed. I looked over at Hickory, who just started laughing.