"Amoros should be fine now. Take me to see how the other Great Dragons are doing!"
Danyla took the opportunity to speak to the Dragonkeepers Captain.
"I suspect those Great Dragons aren't doing much better."
At Danyla's words, the Dragonkeepers Captain immediately lowered his head and replied awkwardly,
"Prince, no one may approach those Great Dragons without His Majesty the King's command!"
Danyla frowned slightly, but then remembered that the Dragonkeepers had always served House Targaryen dutifully and loyally, obeying the king's commands without question!
Their service was passed down through families whose status was much like that of slaves. Expecting them to bend the rules was asking a little too much.
So Danyla told the Dragonkeepers Commander,
"Then hurry and ask His Majesty the King for permission! Tell my great-grandfather that I want to go inside and check on the other Great Dragons. If necessary, I'll let them out of the Dragonpit too."
"I'll stay here with Amoros a little longer. Hurry back!"
Having eaten his fill, Amoros lay contentedly in the square outside the Dragonpit, his long tail swaying lazily!
After giving the Dragonkeeper her instructions, Danyla slowly walked toward Amoros. Seeing her approach, Amoros excitedly pressed his head to the ground and lowered his body. He clearly wanted Danyla to climb onto his back.
Dreamfyre immediately rose at the sight and roared angrily at Amoros. Refusing to back down, Amoros raised his head and roared back at her.
Their behavior terrified the Dragonkeepers nearby. If the irritable Dreamfyre attacked Amoros, she could tear him apart in an instant.
"Dreamfyre! Enough!"
Danyla had to stop and return to the jealous Dreamfyre's side first. Once Danyla was beside her again, Dreamfyre gave Amoros one last triumphant roar, then settled back down.
"All right, Dreamfyre!"
"Amoros is still little. Why