A Dragon's Heart
--artwork by Ahnei -- AGE 6 “Wow, look! See how high they are father!?” The small child Grea called out, tugging at the cuff of her father’s lavish coat. He was the king of Arboria, a kingdom surrounded by impressive mountain ranges from all sides. The landscape proved effective as a natural defense against other nations, but came with its own worries. They were the dwellings of many Dragons, creatures that they had been at war with for as long as their kingdom existed. King Ghamuret showed a look of grave concern seeing his child stare with wanderlust towards the imposing creature above. He knew well of their dangers, how many of his people they had lost trying to purge the lands of the foul, flying lizards. Grea was usually such a quiet girl too, often unsure on how to speak up and her mind, yet the mere sight of a dragon sent her into an excited ramble. He tried his best to pound some discipline into her head, that these were creatures to be feared, but to no avail. “Stif