All you had ever hoped for

Even in chains you had enough movement to fly at least above the castle in which you were held. It took a bit of getting used to but eventually you were able to sustain your flight after so long tethered to one space.

You glide towards the nearest mountains still unsure if they were yours or somewhere new. Either way, after all this time your prime location would have been taken by another dragon so you would have to fight or find a place of your own. As you get closer the mountains seem unfamiliar. You have no clue where you are but you are hear now and free.

You are not in the mountains long before you hear the angry roar of another male dragon. This was it, you would size him up and then decide whether to fight or flee. You roared an answer to his challenge.

The rival dragon came into view, you had sored up to avoid him coming on top of you and you met him head-on. He was about the same size with dazzling red scales, clearly a well-matched and healthy opponent. You wondered if a dragon this fine had a mate waiting for him and if so you stood a chance of winning her. However, you had spent most of your life in captivity and were not at your peak. your scales were scared, worn and dirty, you wings weak from lack of practice but your claws and teeth were sharp and well practised. The girl's remains had provided you with fule to burn.