Chapter 14 - Chapter 16 Summary

Jakkin again travels to the oasis after dark in chapter fourteen, and finds the little dragon hungry and playful. As he prepares the meal ,he notices shines of red coming through the dragon's coat. As the two swim together later, however, Jakkin is startled to see red slashes through the thoughts of the dragon, and he knows something is amiss. Above them flies the male drakk, searching for the dragon he can smell. Jakkin thinks to the dragon to remain underwater while he himself runs to the shelter. Donning his clothes and the shirt the dragon was using as a blanket, Jakkin takes his knife and bowl outside. Immediately, the drakk turns his attention to Jakkin, as he now smells of dragon. After several dives, Jakkin receives a long slash on his wrist, causing him to cry out. His...