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Among the Clouds - Johnnyd2 Commission

Sitting propped up against a pillow in his bed, Jonathan felt his eyes grow heavy as he continued reading late into the night. Breathing calmly with his legs under the covers, he flipped over another page, tiredly scanning the words as he tried his best to stay awake. The air was completely still as he read on, not a sound to disturb his thoughts other then the monotonous ticking of his clock on the wall next to him. Though he usually valued the object, at the moment the continuous drone was only causing his mind to grow more sleepy, and he didn't wish to nod off just yet.

Recently, Jonathan had been going to bed later then usual, mostly because of the book he now cradled in his arms. A dark brown border with old patterns of faded color decorated the outside of the large novel, with a shining golden text that said "Dragons," written across the top of its front. Ever since its discovery, Jonathan had been fascinated by the content within as each page held a new, detailed description of the marvellous creatures, igniting an intense passion for the beautiful reptiles. His exhaustion was never Jonathan's primary concern as he read onwards, losing himself as he imagined the colourful dragons in his mind, painting a fantasy world in his head where dragons roamed the skies, their distant, powerful roars echoing through the air like a surge of thunder.

Instead, the only sound that pierced the night was a distant car horn, snapping Jonathan out of his concentration before he drearily went about reading once again. Compared to the book in his hand, the real world seemed so boring. Any of the sights or sounds outside of his window seemed so mechanical, so tuneless, that they failed to evoke the same mystical wonder that fantasy novels captured so well. With the book in his hand, Jonathan could be anywhere, and friends with anything.

It was more then what the real world had to offer, and he wished more then anything that the dragons in his book were real.

Too tired to continue, Jonathan closed the book and turned out his light, letting the usual disappointment of having to stop wash over him. He wished more then anything that he could stay awake and keep reading, but he simply didn't have the strength. The last dragon he'd read about before shutting the book, a colourful, blue female with luscious patterns of green along her sides filled his mind as he drifted off. Hopefully he would have time in the morning to read about her again.

As the blankets weighed him down and his breathing slowed to a calm, relaxed pace, Jonathan sunk into the warm, fluffy embrace of his bed and drifted off to sleep.

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When Jonathan opened his eyes again, he was standing in his back yard.

Turning his head to study his surroundings, Jonathan wondered for a few moments how he'd gotten there without realizing it. Sleepwalking had never been a problem before, yet somehow he managed to wander out into the night, placing himself in the middle of his back lawn. Lifting his arms and taking a look at himself, he also noticed with mild surprise that he was no longer wearing his bed clothes. Rather, he was wearing a plain white shirt, and a warm, white jacket with blue cuffs and a collar draped overtop of it. Covering his legs was a pair of blue jeans, and beneath that on his feet, a pair of white sneakers. Dumbfounded at the suddenness of his predicament, Jonathan spent a few more seconds trying to determine the cause of his small venture. When he looked skyward however, he quickly came to the realization that he was in a dream.

Looking up, Jonathan noticed that the night sky was covered in a fine, wispy mist that lightly tickled his face as the tiny water droplets kissed his nose. Also, rather then a shade of pure white, the mist seemed to carry a swath of vibrant colors, glowing with bright hues of red, yellow and blue that danced across his vision. Mesmerized by the cloud's beauty, he stared into the depths of fog, practically hypnotized by the waves of color that washed over the pleasant skies. Taking a deep breath of the cool night air, Jonathan lost himself in the peaceful qualities of his dream, focusing on sky above so that he wouldn't have to wake up from this wonderful experience.

His concentration was broken however, when a soft, rumbling shrill came from his right, startling Jonathan slightly as he quickly turned to look at the source. A large, dark shape hovered in front of him, remaining hidden despite the lights above. Whatever it was, the shadowed figure was about two stories high, towering above the smaller human like a giant, mysterious sentinel. When the shape began to move towards him, Jonathan took a few step backwards in fear, not knowing what manner of creature that was about to step into the light.

Jonathan lost all his fear however, as the kind looking dragoness from his book was revealed, her giant frame padding gracefully into view. The dragon was covered head to toe in bright blue scales, with an underbelly of light green and stripped patterns of the same color decorating her sides and face. Walk forward on all fours, the dragon eyed Jonathan curiously, her deep blue eyes flickering towards him with a happy sense of interest. Two, giant blue wings sprouted out of her back, arcing to each side in a magnificent display of power, their entire span stretching over the entire length of the yard. As she got closer, Jonathan found himself staring at the smooth, voluptuous curves of her body, her slim, graceful form reflecting the colors from above as she moved.

Stopping a few feet away, the dragon folded her wings against her back and turned her head, regarding Jonathan from up close with a single eye, which moved up and down his form with a delighted concentration. The side of her head took up the entirety of Jonathan's vision, her wide snout stretching off to his right. As the dragon studied him, Jonathan regarded the large muzzle with a wary interest, noticing the sharp, pointed teeth that stuck out of her serpentine lips even when her mouth was closed. Despite his trepidation, he couldn't help but stare in awe at her dangerous looking maw, catching a brief glimpse of a dark, shadowed tongue as the teeth gaped open momentarily before swiftly shutting once again.

With a deep rumble, the dragon turned to face Jonathan once again, drooping her head low and resting her chin on the grass in front of him, dropping the rest of her body to the ground. As the dragon's luscious eyes bore into him, he realized that her relaxed position was an invitation to approach, which caused a surge of excitement to well up within Jonathan's chest. Stepping forward, he bent down and lightly touched the top of the dragon's nose, to which she responded with a deep purr that rumbled through her chest. A sense of elation washed over Jonathan as he bent down lower to run both his hands over the dragon's face, moving forward to slide his hands along the scales of her brow. The dragon never protested once with his explorations, and stood perfectly still, letting the human inspect her marvellous form with unparalleled amazement.

I never want to wake up from this, Jonathan though, leaning down to hug the top of the dragon's jaw, I want this to be real.

Lightly pulling back, the dragon stood up, sliding he head back until Jonathan was kneeling on the grass in front of her. Looking upwards at the dragon's mischievous expression, he spent a few moments wondering what she was about to do before her maw gaped open, coming at him with a vicious set of white fangs pointed right at him. Curling up into a ball, Jonathan fell down onto the grass in fear. His fright was replaced with confusion however, when the dragon grasped the back of shirt and sweatshirt, hoisting him into the air.

Jonathan felt his world turn sideways as he weightlessly drifted through the air, the massive jaws carrying him effortlessly backwards before turning and depositing him on the dragon's shoulders. He landed with a soft thump, straddling himself in the gap between the dragon's wings and her neck. The change was unexpected, and Jonathan quickly wrapped his hands around the smooth scales in front of him, taking hold of the dragon's neck in a tight embrace.

The dragon turned her head and looked back, once again regarding the human with one of her gentle, blue eyes. Jonathan felt all of his anxiety vanish in that moment as he stared back, growing calm under the soft, comforting gaze. Though the dragon didn't speak, she radiated with an air of reassurance that spread to the small human on her back, granting Jonathan a peaceful state of mind before turning back to concentrate on the task at hand. Bracing himself as the dragon opened her wings, Jonathan held his breath, calmly preparing for what was about to come.

Crouching down, the dragon let out a roar and leapt up into the sky, blasting wind to the side with a powerful flap of her wings. Jonathan let in a sharp intake of breath as the force of the jump made his stomach drop, a surge of excitement spreading through him as the flight began. Climbing higher, Jonathan looked around in amazement as the colourful mist zipped past them, blurring together in a vibrant blend of bright light. Cool air whipped across Jonathan's face as the dragon propelled herself through the air, heavily breathing in and out in time with the powerful beats of her wings.

Chancing a quick glance over the side of the dragon's neck, Jonathan couldn't tell how high they were, as the colourful clouds were blocking the entirety of his vision. Returning to the front however, he smiled, loosening his grip and sitting up on the dragon's back. He didn't know where she was taking them, but he was going to enjoy this moment to the best of his ability. Opening his mouth, Jonathan let out an excited yell, calling out into the night air. The dragon took a quick glace back, a sly grin etched across her face. Stretching her maw wide, she answered his call with a high-pitched, playful roar, happy that the human was enjoying himself. As her tongue rippled through the air, Jonathan couldn't help but stare, watching the muscular appendage with a concentrated look of fascination.

Closing her maw, the dragon blinked and turned her head back to the front. Jonathan wasn't sure if her other eye had moved, but from his position, it looked like she had given him a knowing wink. He spent a small amount of time wondering what it meant, when suddenly, the dragon halted her foreword momentum, hovering in the air with a few, powerful strokes before dropping, somehow landing on solid ground.

Confused, Jonathan looked down at where they were and widened his eyes in shock. Though they were still high up in the coloured mist, the dragon's feet were somehow resting on a solid floor of cloud, standing on the white puffs with no difficulty whatsoever. Turning back her head, the dragon once again, gripped Jonathan on the back of his sweatshirt lifting him up off her back and carrying him to her front. Protesting slightly despite her delicate reassurance, Jonathan could help but flinch as he was dropped, closing his eyes in fear as the mist rushed up to meet him.

Rather then falling however, he landed on the clouds with a soft bounce, as if he were impacting a giant pile of pillows. Smiling, Jonathan stretched out his hand, running his hands along the surface of white, grinning as the fog dissipated around his fingers, wafting into the air like a floating piece of cotton candy.

Stepping up from behind him, the dragon craned her head down, lightly pressing the side of her large mouth on Jonathan's shoulder. Turning his attention to her, Jonathan watched as the dragon walked foreword, moving her smooth body past him with a delicate, seductive stride. Turning and lying down, the dragon sprawled out on her side, the green underside of her belly facing him with her legs folded over in comfort. Repeating the same, curious gaze that she displayed when they first met, the dragon stared at the human invitingly, lashing her tail against the clouds and expectantly waiting for him to approach.

Swallowing in excitement, Jonathan stood up and began walking through the clouds to the dragon, admiring the curves of her body as she stretched out. Her massive chest moved up and down in a steady rhythm as he moved closer, studying her with a renewed sense of interest. From this angle, Jonathan could fully admire the complexity of her form, and how each part of her rounded body displayed a clam, yet predatory looking serpentine grace.

As he reached her, the dragon craned her neck down and moved her head foreward, pressing it against Jonathan's chest. Instinctively, Jonathan wrapped his arms halfway around her muzzle, hugging her in a tight embrace. They stayed that way for several moments, and Jonathan could feel the light rumble of her throat as she breathed, accompanied by the occasional warm blast of air the washed over the bottom of his pants. After a while, the dragon pulled back, turning her head in curiosity. Then, with a loving display of affection, the dragon moved her head forwards once again, only this time, she lightly pushed her scaled lips up to Jonathan's face, waiting for a only a moment before Jonathan met her the rest of the way.

Though the giant, reptilian mouth completely dwarfed his own, Jonathan could feel the intimacy of the moment, a feeling that emanated through the dragon's closed eyes and mouth before spreading to his own. He couldn't help but let out a tiny giggle as the dragon's lips parted slightly, letting the warm tip of her tongue stick out and lather his lips with draconian saliva. Opening his own mouth, Jonathan took the tongue into his own, lightly sucking on for a few seconds before letting it go. Opening her eyes at this, the dragon happily gazed down and Jonathan, and he noticed the corners of her lips drift upwards into a smile before she pulled back once again.

This time, when the dragon looked at him, it was with a countenance that Jonathan couldn't really quite place at first. Her eyes were calm, yet seemed to display an almost predatory quality. With a small thump over to his right, Jonathan turned to see her tail flicking up and down in agitation, hitting the clouds with strong, measured strokes. Standing completely still, Jonathan studied this new behaviour, wondering what the dragon was suggesting with her lustful gaze. After a few more moments, she let out a small grunt of impatience, patting her paw against the ground and sending tufts of mist floating through the air.

Now understanding, Jonathan walked forward to the dragon's chest, putting his hand up on the base of her neck. As he ran his hand along her scales once again, he let out a small gasp of surprise as the dragon's arm closed around him, pulling him in close and lightly squeezing him up against her body. Taking one of her wings and drooping it over them, the dragon, curled her neck down, cuddling with the human in an initiate display of affection. Pressed up against the scales of her chest, Jonathan hugged the dragon back, leaning his upper body in the warm, smooth hide of the giant reptile. The pleasant, blue scales massaged his face and upper body as she breathed in and out, steadily rocking him in a relaxing hum. For a good while they both stayed like that, embracing each other as they both hovered high above in the sky. Losing himself in the soothing rumble of the dragon's cavernous body, Jonathan sighed in amazement, hoping one more time that he would never have to wake up.

When they finally let each other go, they both looked at each other, staring into the longing in each other's eyes. The dragon wasted no time in craning her neck down and kissing Jonathan once again, pressing her scaled lips up against his face. Doing his best to meet his companion's mouth, Jonathan lifted his hands and held each side of the dragon's jaw, pulling her in close and accepting her tongue into his mouth once again. This time however, the muscle explored the inside of his mouth with passion, seemingly enjoying the taste it was receiving as it slithered along this upper palate and undulated against the sides of his cheeks.

After a few minutes, she pulled her tongue out, letting it slide back through her scaled lips with an audible slurp. Though the kiss was over, the liquid taste of her tongue remained in his mouth, and Jonathan found himself missing the feel of it already. His attention was quickly directed elsewhere however, as he felt a large, blunt claw hook into the back of his pants. Surprised, Jonathan looked up into the dragon's eyes, which glowed with a mixture of excitement and lust. As the large reptile continued to tug downwards unsuccessfully, Jonathan waved his arms and stopped her, causing her to twist her head in slight disappointment. With a reassuring nod however, Jonathan brought his hands up to the clasp at his front, unfastening his belt and undoing the metal button at his middle. Pulling down the zipper, Jonathan beckoned for the dragon to continue.

Returning to her lustful stare, the dragon pulled his pants down slowly, bring both his jeans and his underwear down to his feet. Jonathan let it happen with an excited anticipation of what was to come. He wasn't sure what the dragon had in mind, but the look in her eyes told him that he would enjoy it.

Once his pants and underwear were down, Jonathan lifted his leg, stepping out of the bundle at his feet and his shoes at the same time. Standing half naked in from of the dragon, Jonathan glanced over to the left as she tossed his clothes aside before quickly returning to the front. As the cool air nipped at Jonathan's exposed groin, he became slightly nervous about what the dragon was going to do. She was staring at him with a hungered expression now that his pants were gone, and her long, pointed teeth flashed in a smile, gleaming in the low light of the skies around them.

Then, with a slow, precise decent, the dragon lowered her blue head down, delicately bring the end of her snout to Jonathan's waist. Putting his hand on her nose, Jonathan considered whether or not to push the dragon away, but hesitated, letting her take a few sniffs of his manhood. All doubts were pushed aside however, when she opened her giant maw and exhaled, sending pins and needles of pleasure through his lions with the warm gust of air. A small tinge of hot breath wafted up to his nose, reminding Jonathan of the predatory nature of the being in front of him.

Sticking out her tongue, the dragon gave Jonathan's package a moist, slow lick, starting from the bottom of his balls and dragging the smooth tip of her tongue up his shaft. The undulating flesh matted against his skin, and Jonathan couldn't help but arc his back and push his hips forwards, shuddering as the wet muscles massaged him. As the dragon continued, Jonathan grasped his sweatshirt and took it off, followed quickly by his shirt to get them out of the way. Resting his hands on the dragon's nose once again, Jonathan spread his legs wider, feeling himself grow hard as the massive tongue pressed against him.

Taking one of clawed forehand and curling it around Jonathan's waist, the dragon gently supported the human, lending him some balance as her tongue threatened to push him backwards. Letting more of her moist flesh leave her maw, the dragon's tongue drooped low, all the way down to Jonathan's feet before slithering upwards, rubbing its smooth length across his penis a sensuous fashion. The spongy bumps on the middle of her tongue squished into Jonathan's crotch as the dragon pushed forwards, increasing the intensity of her stimulations. Slimy, wet sounds quietly filled his ears as Jonathan breathed heavily, shivering and practically sitting on the giant hand that held him, resting the skin of his rump on the rough scales of her palm.

Once Jonathan was erect, the dragon stopped momentarily, granting him another one of her seductive smiles. Panting, Jonathan smiled back, trying to show the dragon that he enjoyed it. Giving a soft grunt, the dragon pursed her lips together, moving her head forwards and kissing his manhood with her scaled lips before closing them around his tip, sucking his length inside. Although the giant maw dwarfed his rigid length, the pressure of the dragon's lips on the base of Jonathan's dick was immensely blissful, and he let out a soft gasp of delight when the dragon began licking the tip of his penis, sending a jolt of pleasure through his loins. Shuddering and falling over the top of the dragon's head, Jonathan ground his hips forwards, rubbing his hands on the soft scales of her cheeks. Staring straight into the dragon's eyes as she pleasured him, Jonathan noticed the lustful concentration in her eyes, her entire focus fixed on the movements of her mouth.

After a while, the dragon backed away again, sliding out from under him and letting Jonathan's penis slide out of her maw with a wet pop. Jonathan almost fell, and would have were it not for the strong, scaled paw that gripped him from behind, pulling back onto his feet. Letting him go once he was balanced, the dragon licked her lips sensuously, hungrily reminiscing on the human's taste. Jonathan found the act incredibly pleasing, and there was nothing he wanted more then for the dragon to take him into her mouth once again.

He was surprised then, that instead of returning to her usual position, the dragon lowered her head until it was resting on the cloudy ground, and opened her mouth wide. Staring into the depths of her maw, Jonathan regarded the gaping, pink flesh with a sense of apprehension, taking a step backwards into the giant hand behind him. The cavernous opening continued to lay there, the bright entrance leading backwards into a darkened, black throat at the back. Moisture glistened in the interior of her mouth as saliva slowly dripped down her exposed interior. The heavy lathe of draconic spit wafted through the air to Jonathan every time she breathed out, the back of her throat slightly opening and closing in a pulsing rhythm. Sticking out the same muscle that had pleasured him only moments before, the dragon laid her tongue out on the mist, beckoning with if before laying it flat like a wet, twitching welcome mat. Despite his fear, Jonathan found himself staring into the enticing depths, remembering how amazing her tongue had felt and wondering what it would be like if he stepped inside...

Closing her mouth slightly, the dragon let out a soft grunt of impatience, staring down at Jonathan he continued to remain still. It was instinctive for him to be afraid of predatory mouth in front of him, and the inch long, pointed white fangs that decorated her gum-line. When he looked up into the dragon's eyes however, no words were needed for Jonathan to see that the large beast meant him no harm. The deep blue eyes of the reptile bore into him with a clam reassurance, the same look that she gave him right before they took off together on their flight. Once again, she was asking him to trust her, that everything would be alright. Taking a deep breath, Jonathan began to slowly walk forwards, confident that the dragon had his best wishes in mind.

It was, after all, only a dream.

The mouth opened wide as he approached, and Jonathan smiled as he took his first step onto the dragon's tongue, which curled in an almost humorous anticipation. Ducking onto all fours, he crouched low and crawled into the dragon's mouth, watching to make sure he didn't accidentally strike his knee on the teeth of her lower jaw. Once inside, Jonathan took a moment to explore the dragon's maw from the inside. Looking up, he rubbed his hands over the ribbed palate of her upper jaw, grinning as the bumpy flesh ran along his hands, leaving them coated in saliva. Sitting down, Jonathan closed his eyes and let out a sigh as the smooth surface of her tongue matted against his testicles. Though the dragon wasn't moving her tongue yet, the muscular appendage felt warm under his sac, and the familiar texture granted Jonathan a welcome feeling of bliss. Warm air flooded into him as the dragon exhaled, the dark, back of her mouth slightly expanding to ease the flow of oxygen.

Quickly reaching upwards and grabbing onto the dragon's fangs, Jonathan felt himself go slightly off balance as the dragon lifted him up, moving her neck into a more comfortable position. Deciding that it would be best to be facing in the other direction so he could see where he was, Jonathan turned himself around once the dragon was still, manoeuvring his legs over the massive tongue beneath him before straddling it once again. Once he settle his waist down in comfort, that's when the dragon began to play.

An audible rumble escaped the back of her throat before the dragon started moving her tongue, sliding it in-between Jonathan's legs in slow, deliberate movements. Still holding onto the fangs on her upper jaw, Jonathan gasped, tensing his thighs as the spongy, moist flesh massaged his testicles, gently pushing them back and forth. Though he was in maw of a fiercely strong predator, the dragon was delicate, loving almost as she rippled the length of her tongue. As the act continued, Jonathan found himself becoming coated in more and more of the giant reptile's viscous drool as she tasted him.

Unable to take it any more, Jonathan let go of the fangs and fell down onto all fours, pressing his entire groin into the center of the dragon's mouth. To compensate for the change of position, the dragon lightly tilted her head upwards, letting the human slide a little further towards the back of her throat before levelling out once again. Once satisfied, the dragoness began her undulations once again, only this time, with more pressure.

Jonathan gasped in delight as the warm muscle pressed into his penis, stroking the underside of his shaft and testicles. The soft bumps in the middle of her tongue ticked his entire length, causing a small tinge of pleasure to well up from deep within. Closing his eyes and panting with an increasing lust, Jonathan barely even noticed as the dragon's jaws delicately closed over him, trapping him inside. Sandwiched in-between the dragon's jaws, the warmth Jonathan felt was incredible, and he found himself practically swimming a small pool of her humid, slimy saliva. Hugging the giant tongue up against his body, Jonathan began to hump against it, pressing his groin into the slick flesh. Slurping noises and squishing sounds filled his ears as he tensed his entire body, and a low feeling of ultimate pleasure began to intensify in the base of his crotch.

Raising her head up to sky, the dragon tilted her head backwards, using gravity to slide Jonathan to the back of her throat. Putting up no resistance, Jonathan cried out in ecstasy as the bumpy tongue slid across his package once more. The pressure in the back of the dragon's throat turned out to be too much for him, and with a forced gasp, he arching his back, pressing his cock into the moist folds at his waist as he came. His first shot of cum blasted out from the tip of his penis, landing in small pool of white on the back of his companion's tongue. Lost in the throes of his orgasm, Jonathan pushed at the warm flesh that surrounded him, twitching in delight as his member throbbed, coating the walls of his fleshy prison in spunk.

The dragon rumbled in delight as the new taste entered her mouth. Knowing that this exact moment is when her tiny friend would enjoy it most, she closed her eyes and opened up her throat, gulping the human down and pushing him into her neck. A loud, wet, swallowing sound reverberated around Jonathan as he felt himself plunge downwards, the dragon's gullet opening up underneath him. Looking up, his face twisted in ecstasy Jonathan got one last look at the night sky from in-between a small gap in the dragon's teeth before the folds of flesh closed above him, trapping him inside. Flesh rubbed at his member as he fell downwards, massaging it as Jonathan continued to ejaculate, leaving thick gobs of semen on the inside of her esophagus. Sliding down the warm, slimy tube, he pushed out with his hands, feeling the slick flesh slide under his hands was an ecstatic joy. Those same walls enveloped every part of his body, pushing him downwards and caressing him through the loving darkness.

Still closing her eyes, the dragon lifted up once of her paws, touching the bulge in her neck as it slowly moved down towards her chest. Sharing in Jonathan's contentment, she hummed continuously, greatly enjoying the feeling of a living being passionately cuming inside of her. Mewling in delight, the dragon squinted and gritted her teeth together as the swell in her throat made it to her chest. With another, powerful lurch of her neck, she swallowed once more and sighed in satisfaction, lolling her tongue to the side of her mouth as the bulge disappeared into her body. Smiling and looking down, she watched as the green scales of belly slowly expanded, welcoming the new arrival. Craning her neck towards her middle, she gave the smooth scales of her belly a warm lick before curling up and resting her head upon the ground. Pulling her head off the clouds momentarily, the dragon opened her maw wide, curling her tongue in a massive yawn that quickly turned into a churning belch that echoed through the night air. Snapping her jaws shut with slight embarrassment, she gave a small grin at her extended belly before closing her eyes and dropping her head down on the colourful clouds once again.

From the inside, Jonathan sighed as he felt himself pushed from the tight confines into a spacious, round cocoon of warm flesh. With his orgasm fading, Jonathan relaxed his body and surprisingly, found that he could easily breath despite where he was. Taking a deep breath of the warm air, he sunk into the folds of the dragon's stomach, which expanded with his weight and tenderly caressed him in a loving embrace. Once again, wet squishing sounds filled his ears as the stomach walls pressed in around him. As the stomach suddenly churned without warning, he heard a loud, muffled burp come from outside, causing him to smile. Without fear, Jonathan laid down, closing his eyes resting his head against the soft stomach walls in tired, satisfied afterglow. Listening to the soft beating of the dragon's heart, it wasn't long until he nodded off to sleep.

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Blinking his eyes slowly, Jonathan yawned, stretching out slowly under the soft covers of his bed. Looking around with a sleepy expression, he noticed that he was back in his room. The steady beat of the clock on his wall quietly hummed in its usual, rhythmic fashion and low beam of sunlight stretched through the small gaps in his blinds and onto the floor.

Suddenly remembering his dream, Jonathan gave a small sigh of disappointment. He didn't really have anything to complain about, as it had been one the greatest dreams in his life, yet he couldn't help but feel empty inside after finding himself back in his dull, lifeless room. The dream had been so real to him that he felt cheated in having to come back. Rolling over and staring at the ceiling, Jonathan held up his hands, turning them so that he look at each side and curling his fingers in remembrance.

She was so life-like, Jonathan thought, I can remember the smooth scales of her neck, the taste of her tongue, and every feature of her face.

How could it have been a dream?

Wanting to take another look at her, Jonathan turned over to the side of bed, reaching down for the book only to gasp in shock when he didn't find it. Worriedly pulling himself down and checking underneath the frame, he felt a spike of horror hit his chest as a sudden possibility occurred to him. Throwing off his covers and running out of his room, Jonathan shot down the stairs and into his kitchen looking everywhere and thinking that perhaps he dropped it somewhere last night when he was sleepwalking. Running for his backyard, Jonathan swung open his door and took a few, frantic steps onto his lawn before coming to a sudden stop. Looking upwards in shock, he felt his breathing quicken and his heart begin to race at the magnificent sight.

Curled up in the middle of his lawn, was the same, blue and green dragon from his dream, her large chest rising up and down as she slept in the red glow of the morning sun. As he stopped she looked up at him, blinking the sleep from her eyes just as Jonathan had done moments before. Stretching her familiar maw in a giant yawn, the dragon smacked her lips together before looking towards Jonathan and giving him one of her warm smiles.

After a few moments, he smiled back.

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