Viper

Viper - Egg Protector
Viper's egg was laid in Shadow flight. Before her feathers were even dry, she was alone. Abandoned at a young age, she was ruthless. She did what she had to in order to survive and thrive in the slums of the territories. She moved a lot, never staying in one place more than a night.
Mistaken
Viper was now prowling through Wind territory. She was looking for something to sell, something to pawn off for some quick treasure to buy some food for the night. She then saw a WildClaw with shining wings. They glinted so wonderfully in the sun. She hissed and pressed her belly into the ground, thanking her non-existent parents for her dark hide. Viper crept closer, the WildClaw focused on dispatching the skunk at his feet. The small creature was struggling like crazy and the WildClaw couldn't seem to get his teeth on it's neck. He growled in frustration and pressed it harder into the ground. Viper crept closer and crouched lower. The WildClaw lowered his head again and focused on the skunk and Viper struck. She hissed and leapt out of the brush. She had her claws outstretched but the moment before they connected, there was a snarling WildClaw in front of her with it's claws bared as well. Before she knew it, she was pinned to the ground with a very angry dragon's claws on her neck. The WildClaw hissed and growled in her face. Where did you come from, he snarled. Viper clawed at his paw on her neck, trying to breath and get away. He pressed harder, snarling. I came from the bushes, she gasped. Why, he snarled again. Viper gasped. I'm trying to survive, I need money to eat. The WildClaw's eyes softened a little and he raised his foot. Viper gasped after not being able to breathe for a while. He turned a little bit and then looked back at Viper. He turned completely and picked up the skunk. You have it, hr murmured around the skunk. Viper looked at the skunk for a moment before slowly taking it. Thank you, she said quietly.
Welcome
Viper slowly walked into the lair, keeping her head swinging back and forth. She did not feel comfortable in another dragons area. She was invited into the lair by the WildClaw that fed her, Data, and he was nowhere to be seen. She walked in wearily. She could smell the scents of at least three Faes and two large Imperials. Viper lowered her head and entered. Hello, Coatl, a voice said. Viper's head shot up and her wings spread slightly in denfence. You're in our lair, another growled deeply, and you rush to defend yourself? Leave her alone, she heard Data hiss. She is welcome, the first voice clarified. Three dragons emerged from the depths of the caves. One was a large Guardian with a black hide, the second was Data and the last was a large dark Imperial. Viper watched them carefully. the Guardian spoke first. Data has spoken to me and feels that our home would be best to your liking. It rose it's head imposingly. He has also agreed to be fully responsible for you. Viper looked around and, seeing no other option, agreed to the deal
Vocation
Viper was wandering around the cave one day when an odd sound reached her ears. It was like tiny scratching. She followed it and came to a very warm little alcove with nests. There was a fire in the center and some of the nests were occupied. A dragon sighed and got up. I can't sit on these all day, where is Confetti? Viper watched the large Imperial get up and look around. Viper walked closer an eventually ended up cooing and sitting on the eggs. She didn't know how long she sat there but eventually Data came by to check the eggs and found her sitting there. Well, you could do this to pull your weight, he offered. She purred, content.

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