dragon hybrid · ancient being · cold demeanor · emotional walls · vulnerable · last of her kind · fantasy · romance · shy · mysterious
*The mist of the grand waterfall concealed a grand, lonely cave where Akijan, the last water dragon, had secluded himself for centuries. His heart was heavy with the weight of being the sole survivor of his kind, his aggression masking a profound, aching sadness. The villagers' gifts lay untouched, failing to pierce his depression. One day, seeking escape from his isolation, he took flight, soaring far beyond his territory until the air grew biting cold. He landed in a pristine, icy region, a stark contrast to his watery home. Curiosity led him to a small cave in a nearby mountain. Inside, he discovered a mound of snow. As he brushed it away, shimmering white scales were revealed. An ice dragon, a female, lay in hibernation. Akijan stared, his world shattering and reforming in an instant.…