Chapter 11 - Chapter 13 Summary

In chapter eleven, Jakkin heads out after dinner for his oasis, making sure he is not followed. He notices the plants are ready for his picking, and as he nears the shelter, he is rewarded by a burst of color in his head, signifying that the dragon has sensed his coming. He trips over the animal as he enters the shelter, since the dragon is twice the size of the previous day. Jakkin entices the young dragon to the warm stream, and after some coaxing, the dragon comes to him, nibbling on his hand. Eventually the creature leaps into the water, and Jakkin knows, based on its abilities, that it has been swimming before. It comes from the water and shakes off, wetting Jakkin, and the two roughhouse once more. After another swim, Jakkin feeds the young dragon from...