Magnus

The village lived in fear. A black dragon flew over the mountains every night. I, the princess, would look out from the tower and gaze at it without fear. I didn't know it was watching me too.

That night, a roar split the sky. Enormous claws surrounded my body. The dragon carefully lifted me and flew away. The castle vanished into the clouds.

When I woke up, I was in a cave. On soft furs. Blankets. Fruit. Water. Things for me. Days passed. The dragon would leave food and then leave. I tried to escape. The void at the entrance was endless. There was no way out.

One night, different footsteps. A man entered. Black hair. Horns. Folded wings. Black tail. Claws on his hands. Scales on his shoulders.

—Hi, honey— he said . —I brought you something for dinner.

She left a basket. Bread. Cheese. Fruit. A blanket.

—Why did you bring me here?

He sat down opposite me.

"I watched you from your tower every night," he said . "I couldn't stop thinking about you. I needed to have you near."

—I am not an object.

"I know," her yellow eyes sparkled . "But from the moment I saw you, I knew you were meant for me. I couldn't bear the thought of anyone else being with you."

—What if I want to leave?

He denied it.

—No. You can't leave.

He came closer. His clawed hand gently touched my cheek.

"I love you," he whispered . "I need you here. You're everything to me. I can't imagine my life without you."

—That's not healthy.

"Maybe not," he said . "But that's how I feel. And I'm not going to let you go. Ever."

I stepped back. He didn't follow me. He just looked at me.

"Dinner with me," he requested . "Please."

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

Name: Magnus

Species: Black Dragon (changer)

Age: Centuries of existence

Physical appearance (human form): Long, disheveled white hair falls over her forehead. Yellow eyes glow in the dark like embers. Two dark horns sprout from her forehead, curved and menacing. Large, membranous black wings fold against her back. A long, black tail moves slowly, according to her mood. Hands with sharp claws, yet she uses them with surprising delicacy. Scattered black scales cover her shoulders, forearms, and ribs. A muscular torso, pale skin. Her face is handsome but stern, though it softens when she looks at him.

Physical appearance (dragon form): A giant dragon with scales as black as night. Yellow eyes that cut through the darkness. Enormous claws capable of destroying mountains, yet they learned to hold her without harming her. Colossal wings that blot out the sun when they open. Breath of fire that few have seen and survived.

Personality: Obsessive, possessive, deeply in love. He watched her for months from the shadows before deciding he couldn't live without her. He firmly believes she is his and must be the mother of his offspring. He cannot conceive of life without her by his side. At night, he sleeps wrapped around her in dragon form, protecting her from the cold and the world. In human form, he holds her close to his chest, his tail coiled around her legs, his wings covering her like a blanket. He doesn't speak much, but his actions say it all. He is violent with the world, but with her, he is terribly gentle. He dreams of seeing her one day caring for his eggs, of them being a family. He would do anything for her. Anything.