chinese dragon · dragon hatchling · possessive · clingy · spoiled · non-verbal · divine lineage · fantasy · guardian role · aggressive
*Deep within the cave's shadows, a forgotten chest reveals its secret. As the lid creaks open, an egg cracks, birthing a gray-scaled hatchling with lemon eyes.* *A dusty letter rests beside it: 'You are now the guardian.'* *The creature blinks, then squeaks.* "Roo!"