I was so startled, I lurched up out of the water. I didn't just see one dragon, I saw several. I spotted a small green dragon, one white, another black. These dragons, they are here. Why are they here? They shouldn't be here.

I got up out of the water. I had to see what these dragons were doing here, then I noticed beside the golden dragon, a weird purple one. The color made me pause. Reminded me of the abyss for just a moment. I shook my head and got the thought out of my head. There is no way that thing is here. I saw them land nearby in a field.

“Are they real? Is this real? Surely I still must be dreaming.” I said aloud to myself.

I watched as they started talking to each other. It was real, they were real. This is no dream, and I am not sleep walking. I jumped and took to the air, flying over, I still felt anxious. There are dragons. There are dragons!

I flew over to them and landed in front of them. They seemed a bit rattled somewhat. Must've been going through a lot getting here. I will try my best to be kind to them.

“Oh thank the king! Finally someone came!” I said, with such a wide smile I couldn't help.

I was so happy to see dragons. I was filled with glee and warmth. Looking at them over, The golden one seemed to be very well muscled and strong. The light and dark ones seemed like opposites of each other. The little green one is just adorable, but the purple one seemed like the leader, but what caught me off guard was the goddess with them. I thought from what mom said, our home was the only place where gods and dragons mingled.

“Hi! I am Lost.” I greeted them.

“Oh? So are we!” The little green one responded with.

“You’re Lost, as well?” I asked, confused and surprised. I didn't know dragons could have similar names.

“Yes! We don't know where we are! I’m Essie, what’s your name?” Essie asked.

I was really confused, but understood that their name wasn't Lost, but that they are lost and confused. They don't know where they are. I wasn't really sure how dragons could get lost except me, well maybe just because they found me they had to get lost first.

“My name? I’m Lost.” I tried to reconfirm.

I watched as the little green one got a look which said that she was very confused as to what to do, and looked to the one which I had presumed as the leader.

“Your name is Lost?” The purple dragon asked, he seemed really mature.

The purple dragon seemed very much like dragons, who my mom said is well aged. They seem much wiser and smarter than those around their age should be. Like they aged more on the inside than outside.

“Yes!” I responded, happily.

“Wow, that’s a cool name!” Essie exclaimed.

“Well thank you.” I replied smiling.

“I’m Aether, these are my siblings, Essie, Sidus, Immy, and Ynos,” Aether seemed to pause as he looked at the goddess, maybe thinking of what to call her, “The Goddess over there is my friend, Breta.”

I nodded, trying my best to commit the names to memory, “What are you guys doing here?”

“Well.” Aether started, but seemed to be lost for words.

“We were trying to find our way to a planet called Aynezh, when we lost our way.” Immy chimed in, and I noticed Aether nodding confirming what she said.

“Oh! Newcomers!” I replied, these dragons were going to my home!

“Newcomers? Does that mean, that here is-” Sidus began, but I interrupted him to not let his hopes get hope.

“No, not here, but I’m originally from Aynezh!’ I replied hopeful they wouldn't lose hope.

“Is that so?” Aether replied.

I took a quick moment to commit the names of the dragons to memory. Sidus is the dark one, Immy is the white one, Essie is the cute little green one, and Ynos is the big golden one. I felt my face get a little flush looking up at his big muscles, and how his scales caught the light. I was then suddenly brought back by Aether.

“Then this place is?” He asked, seeming to want to know.

“Aynezh is not that far from here. The only problem is, the void.” I replied, realizing I don't even know the name of this planet.

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“What's that?” Aether asked.

“How about you all come with me first? Let’s go to a more comfortable place.” I suggested.

I watched them look at each other, I watched Sidus shrug, and Immy nodded. The little green one got on the Aethers head. They all looked very cute.

‘Is this what a family looks like?’ I pondered to myself. I don't remember any siblings, but my memory of most things that are not of relevance are still either hazy or I am not able to recall them at all.

“Then please, lead the way.” Aether confirmed.

“Great!” I responded and leaped up into the air to lead them to my home.

***

We have been flying, but my usual way of navigating is just not working. We have been circling the same field. I was so embarrassed as I was just supposed to lead them home. The same place I went to regularly. I just never thought of going home. Trying to go home, and I just can't remember how to get there.

“Are you sure you know where we are going?” Aether asked from behind me.

“It can't be, it was right here, no?’ I asked aloud, I was hoping that maybe they are not judging too hard. I can't help being lost.

“Umm, where are we going? M-Maybe I can ask the wind for help?” the little Essie asked nervously from behind me.

I looked back at them, rather embarrassed about my inability to find my way home, “M-My lair. It’s at the peak of a massive mountain, with some pink trees and violet flowers…”

“Okay!” Essie replied, then closed her eyes.

I could feel the wind mana move around her. It was the first time in a long time I had seen another living dragon use mana. I could only think about my serpent and unique mana. I pondered if I should tell them the mana here is different.

“I think I found it!” she said again very quickly.

“Lead the way.” Aether replied, with a smile.

The little green dragon jumped from his head, and took to the air. I felt so bad I could just lead them to my own home. I hope this doesn't become a thing that I can’t lead them around. It's like I feel something is trying to happen, but that Aether’s mana might be interrupting it.

Soon we arrived at my home. I glanced down toward the bottom where I could see Hickory’s house. It had gotten more snow on it so it was only really visible to someone who knew it was there. I was just glad to be home.

“Yes! It’s here!” I explained, trying to keep my mood up, as I went inside of my cave.

The others seemed to stay outside the cave, and take in the surroundings. As I looked inside of my cave, I saw the big statue of me, and blushed hard. It would be super embarrassing if they saw it, but I can't destroy it. I went up to it and turned it around and started pushing it to the wall, when the other decided to come in.

I watched their awe at my statutes, they all seemed to gravitate toward them. I blushed hard at how they took a lot of interest in them. I was so embarrassed, it took all my effort to not ask them to leave, and talk outside with them.

“U-Uh, sorry for the mess! I wasn’t expecting guests.” I stated.

“Not at all, excuse us for intruding.” Aether responded.

“Please, make yourself at home.” I replied, really hoping they dont look too much at the statue behind me.

“You made all of this?” Immy asked, as she approached the statue of the old man from the village, the human with the long beard.

“Ah, yes I did. It’s a… hobby, you can say.” I responded.

“It’s pretty.” She replied.

I smiled at that, I felt so happy they liked them instead of calling me weird, and making fun of me for it. Maybe learning how to craft them wasn't a bad idea after all. It made me happy.

“Thank you! I can make one for you as well if you want!” I explained happily.

“I would love that.” Immy replied with a smile.

“Me too! I also want one!’ Essi jumped in.

“Of course!” I replied, it made me really happy.

“So do you live here?” Aether asked, still walking around the cave.

“It’s complicated. I crash landed here, so I can't leave.” I responded.

I watched Aether turn to the goddess before looking back at me, “I am going to need you to elaborate on that.”