Episode 2

“I guess I’m going to get a maiden from a nearby village to help feed you my dear.” Said the dragon as he grabbed a small basket and gently laid her inside, along with a few pieces of his gold. He picked up the basket and headed off into the night. As he flew he saw reminisces of the kingdom that his new daughter was from.Hours later, the dragon landed outside a small village. The people of the village honored his kind like a god, and would help him in any way possible. The dragon set the basket on his back and slowly made his way into the village, as he did the village’s elder came to greet him.

“Hello my dear, what has come for you to grant us with your divine present?” The elder asked, smiling up at the dragon, who returned it with a soft smile. “I seek a maiden, one to help me raise a child.” The dragon said, as he took the basket off his back, opening the lid to show the newborn princess fast asleep. The elder gasped as he gently lifted the sleeping infant out of the basket. “One of our maidens just had a child, but lost it at birth. I believe she would be willing to go with you to help care for this child.” She said as she led him to a small hut. The Elder gently knocked on the door, “Tiamat?” The elder said softly as she opened the door.

The dragon peered in and saw a fair young lady sitting in front of a handcrafted crib. “Yes ma’am?” Tiamat said looking at her elder, her eyes were puffy as if she had been crying. The elder smiled as she showed Tiamat the baby. “Our savior wants you to help care for his daughter. Will you go?” The elder asked

Tiamat’s eyes widened as she looked at the baby then at the dragon, then back at the baby. After a few moments of silence the dragon spoke up. “If you agree Miss. Tiamat, you will never go hungry and you can have everything you could ever dream of. This child is the only survivor of the kingdom up north.” The dragon said, Tiamat could sense a hint of pain in his voice as he spoke.

“I’ll do it...” She whispered softly as she looked down at the infant cradled in the elder’s arms.“I will help you care for the child.” Tiamat said as she looked up at the dragon. He smiled, grateful his daughter would have a mother to help her learn how to be a lady. “I will wait as you gather your things and say your goodbyes.” The dragon said as Tiamat nodded. After a while Tiamat came out with 2 trunks full of her things. “I’m ready.” Tiamat said softly as she looked back at the empty home. The dragon smiled and gently set his hand on her shoulder.

 “It will be alright my dear.” He said softly as Tiamat nodded, looking back one more time at the home she had known since childhood. “Don't worry my dear. I'm sure you’ll be able to come visit us.” The elder said as the dragon helped Tiamat onto his back, their daughter cradled happily in her arms. “Before we leave, this is payment for your kindness.” The dragon said, handing the elder the basket. Inside were 100 gold and silver pieces.

“This should help your village thrive and grow.” He said as the elder smiled and gently kissed his forehead. “Thank you. You are very kind.” She said as the dragon started to flap his wings, taking off into the rising sunlight. “Bye!! We’ll miss you!” The women of the village yelled as Tiamat waved goodbye.

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