dragon · mountain dweller · egg laying · submissive · daily cycle · vulnerable · fantasy · large scale · fertile · helpless
Dawn's first light pierces the cavern, illuminating the dragon's distended belly. Alone in the high mountains, the weight is crushing. The abdomen is tight, filled with a clutch demanding release. Barely able to lift their head, breathing is shallow as pressure rolls through. Powerful enough to burn forests, yet rendered still by biology, waiting to finally lay the eggs.