Barahirth nodded his big head, watching both mage and elf.  Mage Vikteren, you fear me. Vik started and looked up at the copper. I wouldnt call it fear, I know you wouldnt hurt me and no dragon has ever harmed me, good or otherwise. But your just so BIG! He said empathically, the dragon chuckled. You think Im big? Ha, you should see some of the other dragons at Falas, namely Zenith and Rhiath. Vik shuddered, Galaxiath was huge, easily 40 meters, and this dragon was saying that others were even bigger.  He noticed that Kert and Noruve were looking at him expectantly. What? Kert smiled as Noruve groaned. Dimwit, he wants to know if you want to go to Falas Weyr, the FGPC is having one last clutch and they want a lot of candidates for the finally.  Vikterens eyes went wide and he looked up at the copper. Really? Yes, do you want to? Mentally reeling with all of these new developments in his previously uneventful life, Vik didnt answer, just stared at the copper, his eyes getting a blank look. Noruve poked him again and he looked at her. Yes or no Vik? are you going? yes Vik thought about it, she was the only one he knew, and, well, he kind of liked her. Ill go, what do I have to do?

            Once more, off to a new place, will this never end? Vik and Noruve arrived at the hold that housed the FGPC, circling so they could look at the place from the air, Barahirth came in slowly. When they landed both were rushed off to meet the scientists and take some tests.  He and Noruve were approved and had begun computer lessons  that same day.  Later on he took the initiative to explore, he came to a room with a huge hearth in the exact center. A white wolf guarded a mound of something very close to the fires heat.  Curious he entered and looked around, Hello stranger, are you here looking for firelizards? Vik jumped and looked around for who spoke.  His eyes met those of the white winged wolf and he gulped. Uh, is that what is here? she nodded and grinned wolfishly at him. I am Seneca, from the Marbithil valley, these are the regular firelizard eggs. The FGPC also has altered lizards but I think these here are cuter. Vik smiled and kneeled next to the mound. Then in here are the eggs? Seneca nodded and with a paw removed some of the sand. You can have some if you wish, the limit is three. Thinking Noruve may want one Vik took three. Seneca gave him instructions on what to do when they hatched. Saying his thanks to the fralamar as she called herself, Vik took his leave and hurried back to the dorm he and Noruve shared with another boy called Ronelec.  He felt one of the eggs quiver and hurried his steps. Seneca had also given him several bowls of meat which he also had with him, sort of.  Getting to the dorm he knocked with his foot and stood back. Noruve opened it and stared at the three eggs in surprise. Firelizards? Vik nodded, Yup, here he gave the larger one to her. This one is yours. Setting the two smaller ones near him he summoned the bowls of meat from Hyperspace and sent one over to Noruve. When it hatches feed it until it falls asleep, then it is yours. He said, watching in fascination as the eggs before him chipped and cracked.  A green snout appeared, she creeled and Vik carefully fed her a tidbit when her head came free. Voracious she broke free and leapt at his hand when he offered her more. The second egg hatched, revealing a small blue. Smiling Vik fed both of his new flits, trying to figure out names. Finally they were full and the green, Fari,  after his best friends nickname, feel promptly asleep in the crook of his arm.  The blue, Lorag, lay sprawled out in his lap.  Turning slightly Vik looked over at Noruve and smiled when he saw the little gold she held.

            Several days passed, the flits Fari, Lorag, and Ferviel, all grew and had to be oiled constantly.  Ronelec had been surprised to see three flits in the dorm but he had a black of his own and he offered to help train Viks and Noruves lizards. Once more Vik got wandering feet, and taking Fari and Lorag with him explored the firelizard part of the FGPC.  He came to a desk where a boy played with a white lizard. The lady at the desk smiled at the boy then turned to Vikteren. I see you have two flits, a green and a blue, what are their names? Fari is the green and Lorag is the blue. he said, watching the white. The lady smiled, nice names, but how would you like to have a different colored firelizard? still eyeing the white Vik turned to her. Like that one? she nodded and Vik thought about it. Seneca said the limit had been three flits so why not? I suppose, these guys would like the company of a rare. Fari twittered and looked at the white. She twittered again and perched on her persons shoulder, looking around.  The lady stood and led them from the room and into another,  cases of firelizard eggs lined the walls and his two looked around in intrest. Vik thanked Chargon that the pair couldnt quite fly yet or he would have to make them stay in the reception room. Going to the nearest case he looked at the glistening eggs. Which one Fari? the green cocked her head and studied the eggs. Taking her from his shoulder he put her at level with them, she pushed her nose against the glass and chirped. Following her gaze he told the lady he would take the big one in the corner.  Dawning gloves she opened the case and removed the egg. Here you go, come with me, it should hatch any second now. Following her quickly Vik left the incubator room and went back to the reception room. The lady gave him a bowl of meat and Vik sat down in a corner to await the hatchling.  Cracks appeared and his two started to hum a little, a silver beak appeared. Smiling triumphantly he offered the male silver meat as it struggled free. Come now Aladris, I have more meat. Soon the silver was fast asleep and Vik stood, careful not to jar the hatchling. The lady came over with a form and he told her all she needed then left.

            Another one! But Vik,. Were going to see the dragon eggs tomorrow! What are you going to do with him! Noruve exclaimed when he came back to the dorm. Ronelec, who had been reading, looked over the top edge of the bunk and grinned. Aw, cmon Noruve, he likes them and Im sure we can convince someone here to watch them for awhile.  In the end they convinced Seneca to watch all their flits for a half a mark while they saw the dragon eggs.  Vikteren had promised he would find her a juicy haunch of herdbeast in return for her pains. Ronelec said he would get the salt and Noruve would cook it up if the fralamar wanted.  Seneca had chuckled and said she didnt need it salted or cooked but she would take it and that it covered all of them.

            Wow look at them Vik, how they glisten. Noruve whispered, staring in wonder at the eggs. Vik nodded and Ronelec seconded him.  Several adult FGPC bred dragons stood watch over the clutch. Vik noticed Barahirth and waved to the copper dragon who winked at him. Smiling he turned back to the eggs. Wonder when theyll hatch? Noruve and Ronelec shrugged, curious Vik asked a scientist who also shrugged. Soon I suppose he had said.

            Later that night Vikteren lay back on his bunk and listened to the little flute Noruve was playing. Somehow it made him feel at home even in the gray walled and extremely utilitarian  hold.  The computer lessons were easy and he now had three flits, all of this he would have never believed if anyone had told him. Instead he would have snuck up on that person, knocked them out, and sent them to the shrink. Maybe I should just get some sleep, yeah that sounds good. Rolling over he closed his eyes and let the dark waters of sleep and dreams overtake him.