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A soft rumble vibrated deep within the broad chest of an Aerodactyl upon spying the familiar figure of an albino boy. It moved closer towards the tottering Shaylin, small hands grabbing its horns from atop its head for balance. "Happy," Shaylin mumbled between pale lips, a smile slowly upturning the corners. "Happy..." He repeated in just barely a whisper. They stood like that for long minutes while he quietly petted the reptilian's head. Suddenly a loud, harsh screech resonated throughout the open field. Heads spun toward a small orange lizard fuming; the fire on its tail blazed fiercely. A cold chill ran down Shay's spine, and a tremble had

Heart thundered against the buck's ribcage at an astonishing rate, and every inch of his body shook with a terrified tremble. Muffled gasping sounds emitted against s piece of fabric, occasionally getting a hitch in his throat. Long fingers entangled with the cloth before him. From rounded ears, he could hear a gentle new that soothed his internal panic. At the feline's encouragement, Lysander lifted his head to stare at his best friend. Finally, the tears fell down bus dark furred cheeks. He held back a sob and spoke, "I'm sorry." Pale orbs swam with delayed terror, but they also saw the confusion and uncertainty of the others. It only made