Listen to “Dragon Dreams – Episode 1 – The Egg of Wonder” on Spreaker.
Alex loved exploring the woods near his village. With his trusty backpack and a head full of curiosity, every day felt like an adventure. One crisp morning, as the sun peeked over the hills, Alex decided to follow a trail he had never noticed before.
The path was lined with tall trees, their branches forming a green tunnel above him. Birds chirped, and the leaves rustled as if the forest was whispering secrets. Alex’s heart raced with excitement. “What could be down this path?” he wondered aloud.
After walking for a while, Alex came to a small clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a sparkling pond, its surface glimmering like a thousand diamonds. But what caught Alex’s eye wasn’t the pond—it was something nestled among the reeds on the far side.
Curious, Alex tiptoed closer. There, lying in a soft bed of moss, was an egg. But this wasn’t just any egg. It was as big as a watermelon and shimmered in shades of green and gold. It seemed to glow softly, like it had its own little sun inside.
“What kind of egg is this?” Alex whispered, reaching out to touch it. The egg was warm, and as soon as his fingers brushed against it, it wobbled slightly. Alex jumped back in surprise.
Suddenly, a faint crackling sound filled the air. The egg was hatching! Alex watched in awe as tiny cracks appeared on the shell. Bit by bit, the cracks grew until, with a soft pop, a piece of the shell fell away.
Out poked a small green head, followed by two big, shiny eyes that blinked up at Alex. It was a baby dragon! Its scales sparkled like emeralds, and it had tiny wings folded against its sides.
“Wow,” Alex gasped. The dragon looked at him, tilted its head, and let out a soft chirp.
The dragon wobbled out of the egg, its legs a bit unsteady. Alex couldn’t help but smile as it stumbled toward him, nuzzling his hand. “You’re amazing,” Alex said, gently stroking the dragon’s head. “But what are you doing here all alone?”
The dragon chirped again, then looked up at Alex with wide eyes. It seemed to trust him already. Alex decided he couldn’t leave the little creature by itself.
“I guess I’ll have to take care of you,” Alex said with a grin. He carefully wrapped the dragon in his scarf to keep it warm and placed it in his backpack, leaving the top open so it could peek out.
On the way back to the village, Alex noticed that the forest felt different. The trees seemed taller, the air seemed fresher, and even the birdsong sounded magical. It was as if the dragon’s presence had brought the forest to life.
When Alex got home, he sneaked the dragon into his room and made it a cozy nest out of blankets. The dragon curled up and fell asleep instantly, its tiny chest rising and falling with each breath.
That night, Alex couldn’t stop thinking about the dragon. “What will I feed it? How big will it get? Where did it come from?” he wondered. He decided to name the dragon Emerald, after its shimmering green scales.
The next morning, Alex woke up to find Emerald perched on his windowsill, staring at the sunrise. “Good morning, Emerald,” Alex said, rubbing his eyes. The dragon chirped happily and flapped its tiny wings.
As the days passed, Alex and Emerald became inseparable. They played together, explored the forest, and even discovered that Emerald could blow tiny puffs of golden smoke. But Alex knew he had to keep Emerald a secret. Dragons were rare, and he didn’t want anyone to take Emerald away.
One evening, while Alex was reading an old book about magical creatures, he found a drawing of a dragon’s egg that looked exactly like Emerald’s. The book said dragon eggs were often left in special places by their parents, hidden away until they hatched.
“Does that mean your parents are out there somewhere?” Alex asked Emerald. The dragon tilted its head as if it understood.
Alex knew then that their adventure was just beginning. He would help Emerald grow, learn to fly, and maybe even find its family. But for now, he was happy to have a new best friend.
As Alex and Emerald sat together under the stars that night, Alex felt like the luckiest boy in the world. He had found a dragon—a creature of wonder and magic—and he couldn’t wait to see where their journey would take them.
Follow-Up Questions:
- How did Alex discover the dragon egg, and what made it special?
- What name did Alex give the baby dragon, and why?
- If you found a magical creature, how would you take care of it?