Crystal Dragon

Wow, this place is quiet.... anyway. This is another dragon story I recently wrote (just finished two minutes ago. No joke). I was inspired by the epic song "Protectors of the Earth" by Two Steps From Hell.
Such a woeful yet epic tale it tells, even though it has no words. The music and chorus says it all. A massive battle between two forces, humans and dragons. The dragons are enraged by the humans' acts of selfishness and desire to eradicate the dragon race. They retaliate with the force of a million men, and they will not stop until the species they so despise is gone. Or at least until...

When dragons go looking for riders, there is next to no chance that any atchlings will be in that group. So, I compiled this little guide to help you be chosen.

STEP 1: Keep an eye out for dragons in the sky. They like humans that are eager for visits.
STEP 2: If one lands in front of you, address it as you would you sovereign monarch. All dragons like flattery and respect, but they dont like ass-kissing.
STEP 3: If it bows back, offer it a snack or a drink. Bowing is their way of greeting while earthbound. Odds are, the dragon will want a brief repast. Remember, it just flew across time and...