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Chapter 70 - gluten

TW:skip it if you are not like 17 or 18 years old so please leave and I have warn you to not read it!

As we settled into our mountain cave, the warmth and familiarity of our home enveloped us. Father stretched out his massive body, his scales glinting in the soft, golden light that filtered through the entrance. I curled up beside him, feeling grateful for the special bond we shared.

Mother, who had been watching us from the shadows, emerged with a gentle smile. "I see you two had a wonderful time today," she said, her voice soft and soothing.

Father nodded, his eyes closing in contentment. "Tharros here is quite the drummer," he said, his deep voice rumbling.

Mother chuckled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I'll have to hear that for myself someday," she said, settling down beside us.

As the three of us relaxed together, the cave grew quiet, the only sound the gentle rustling of the wind outside. I felt my eyelids growing heavy, the warmth and comfort of our little family lulling me into a peaceful sleep.

Father's gentle snores and Mother's soft breathing were the last things I remembered before drifting off into a dreamless slumber, surrounded by the love and protection of my family.

The next morning, I woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Father and Mother were already up, preparing breakfast in the cave. The delicious aroma of roasting meat filled the air, making my stomach growl with hunger.

"Good morning, Tharros," Mother said, smiling as she handed me a juicy piece of meat. "How are you feeling today?"

I took a bite of the meat, savoring the flavors and textures. "I'm feeling great, Mother," I replied, my mouth full. "Thanks for breakfast."

Father chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Anytime, son," he said, ruffling my scales with his claws. "Now, what do you say we head out and explore some more? I heard there's a beautiful waterfall not too far from here."

I grinned, excitement sparkling in my eyes. "That sounds amazing, Father!" I exclaimed, already imagining the thrill of discovery and adventure.

And with that, our new day began, filled with promise and possibility, as we set out to explore the wonders of our world together.

Father whispered in my ear, "Let me so how strong my stomach is." I hesitated but nodded

As I nodded, Father's eyes sparkled with excitement. He stepped back, his gaze fixed on me, and then he began to... eat the entire carcass of the massive behemoth we had encountered earlier.

I watched in awe as Father devoured the behemoth, his jaws working tirelessly to consume the enormous amount of flesh. His stomach expanded, growing larger and larger as he ate.

I felt a mix of emotions: shock, amazement, and a hint of concern. Was Father's stomach really capable of handling such an enormous meal?

As Father finished his meal, he let out a satisfied belch, his chest heaving with contentment. His stomach was enormous, looking like it was about to burst at any moment.

I stared at Father's bulging belly, my eyes wide with wonder. "Father, how...?" I trailed off, unsure of how to finish the question.

Father chuckled, his belly jiggling with the movement. "Like I said, Tharros," he said, his voice low and mysterious, "my stomach is special. It can handle a lot more than you think."

I nodded, still trying to wrap my head around what I had just witnessed. Father's abilities never ceased to amaze me, and I felt grateful to have him as my role model.

But as we stood there, Father's belly began to rumble and churn. At first, it was just a low growl, but it quickly grew louder and more intense.

"Father, are you okay?" I asked, concern etched in my voice.

Father's expression turned serious, his eyes fixed on his belly. "I... think so, Tharros," he said, his voice strained. "But I'm not sure. This feeling is... different."

Suddenly, Father's belly erupted in a massive explosion, sending flesh and scales flying everywhere. I stumbled back, shocked and horrified by the sight.

"Father!" I screamed, rushing to his side. "Father, no!"

As we flew over the forest, Father's eyes scanned the landscape, his gaze sweeping back and forth. Suddenly, he spotted a massive behemoth crashing through the trees.

Father's grin grew wider, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Ah, perfect," he said, his voice low and eager. "This will be the ultimate test for my stomach."

I watched in awe as Father dove down towards the behemoth, his wings beating powerful and strong.

Father's massive claws swiped across the behemoth's face, knocking it unconscious with a single blow. The behemoth's enormous body crashed to the ground, sending shockwaves through the earth.

Father then focused his energy, and the behemoth's body began to shrink. Its massive limbs and torso dwindled down to a tiny fraction of their original size, until the behemoth was no larger than a deer.

I watched in amazement as Father stood over the miniature behemoth, a satisfied grin spreading across his face. "Ah, perfect," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Now, let's see how much I can eat!"

Father's massive claws swiped across the behemoth's face, knocking it unconscious. He then focused his energy, shrinking the behemoth to the size of a deer.

I watched in amazement as Father stood over the miniature behemoth, grinning. "Ah, perfect," he said, his eyes sparkling. "Now, let's see how much I can eat!"

Father's grin grew even wider as he bent down to devour the miniature behemoth. He opened his jaws wide, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth, and took a massive bite. The sound of crunching bones and tearing flesh filled the air as Father ate the behemoth in mere moments.

I watched in awe, my eyes fixed on Father's incredible display of appetite and strength. As he finished his meal, he let out a satisfied belch, his chest heaving with contentment.

"Ah, that was delicious," Father said, his voice rumbling with pleasure. "I think I'm ready for dessert now."

He looked around, his eyes scanning the surrounding area for his next meal. I followed his gaze, wondering what he would eat next.

Father lay down on his back, and I questioned, "Will the behemoth grow back into it original size?"

Father grin "Yes well only 3 seconds later, and let count down!"

Father started counting down, his voice loud and clear. "3... 2... 1!"

As soon as he finished counting, the miniature behemoth's body began to glow with a soft, blue light. The light grew brighter and brighter, and then, in an instant, the behemoth's body expanded rapidly, growing back to its original enormous size.

I stumbled backward, shocked by the sudden explosion of growth. Father, still grinning, sat up and patted his belly contentedly.

"Ah, that was a good meal," he said, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "And now, I'm ready for a nap."

As the behemoth continues, it grows back to it original size.

I look at Father. "Didn't you just knock that behemoth unconscious!" Father nodded

Father grin: "Just know behemoth meat took longer to digested, and I mean long!"

I stared at Father, confusion etched on my face. "But... but you just ate the behemoth, and it grew back to its original size!"

Father chuckled, his grin growing even wider. "Ah, yes, well, that's the thing about behemoth meat, Tharros. It takes a long time to digest."

I shook my head, still trying to wrap my mind around what I had just witnessed. "How long?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

Father's grin turned mischievous. "Let's just say that I'll be enjoying the effects of that meal for a very, very long time..."

Father belly began to move

Father's albino belly began to ripple and churn, as if something was stirring inside. I watched in amazement, wondering what was happening. I had never seen anything like this before. Suddenly.

I took a step back. "Father, what's going on?" I asked, trying to process what I was seeing.

Father giggled. "Look like it a wake and try to get out!"

Father's giggles grew louder as the tiny behemoth's head poked out further, its small claws waving in the air. I watched in wonder, still trying to wrap my head around what was happening. The tiny behemoth's scales glistened in the light, a miniature version of its former massive self.

"It's... it's coming out of your belly," I stuttered, still trying to process the surreal scene.

Father's laughter grew even louder, his albino scales shaking with mirth. "Indeed it is, Tharros! Indeed it is!"

Father grin, "but it won't, I promise!"

I let out a sigh of relief as Father's grin reassured me.

"See, Tharros? No need to worry," Father said, his voice rumbling with amusement. "Now, let's just enjoy the... ah, digestion process, shall we?"

Suddenly, the behemoth outline face and leg push out Father Belly, trying it best to get out, and I can see father is in pain

Pov Aetherius

I gritted my teeth, trying to bear the pain as the behemoth's outline face and leg pushed out of my belly. I could feel its massive strength straining against my scales, threatening to tear me apart.

"Tharros... help..." I gasped, my vision blurring from the agony.

I gritted my teeth, focusing my energy to maintain a subtle barrier that would prevent the behemoth from breaking free. The barrier, invisible to the naked eye, held firm against the behemoth's struggles, keeping my scales intact and my body from tearing apart.

"I... I've got to hold on," I whispered, my voice strained with effort. "Just a little longer, Tharros..." I trailed off, my vision blurring as I poured more energy into the barrier.

I thought to myself,'If I get knocked out, the barrier will still be there'

I let out a silent sigh of relief, knowing that even if I lost consciousness, the barrier would remain in place, keeping the behemoth contained and my body intact. With that reassurance, I allowed myself to relax slightly, conserving my energy as I continued to maintain the barrier.

Pov Tharros

I watched in horror as Father's body continued to strain against the behemoth's attempts to break free. His scales seemed to be stretching to their limits, and I feared that they might tear apart at any moment.

"Father, no! Don't push yourself too hard!" I cried out, feeling helpless as I stood by, unable to do anything to ease his suffering.

As the behemoth keeps pushing and kicking it way out of his enormous belly

I winced with each kick and push, feeling like I was watching a nightmare unfold before my eyes. Father's body was shaking and trembling, his scales glistening with sweat as he struggled to maintain control.

Just when it seemed like the behemoth was about to break free, Father's body would tense and the pressure would subside, only to start building again. It was like a never-ending cycle of strain and relief, and I feared that Father wouldn't be able to keep it up for much longer.

Father whispers, "shhhhhh.... Father is here..... don't worry.... Tharros, " he smiled

I felt a surge of relief wash over me at Father's words, and my worry began to ease. His smile, though strained, was reassuring, and I knew that he was fighting to keep everything under control.

I took a step closer to him, my voice barely above a whisper. "Father... I'm here... I'm not going anywhere." I tried to sound brave, but my voice cracked slightly with concern.

Pov Aetherius

I smiled weakly at Tharros, trying to reassure him that everything would be okay. It was getting harder to maintain the barrier, but I knew I had to keep it up.

I took a deep breath, focusing my energy on the barrier. "It's... almost over, Tharros," I whispered, my voice strained. "Just a little longer..."

As the behemoth gave a powerful force from the inside

I grunted, feeling the barrier strain against the behemoth's sudden surge of power. My scales creaked and my body trembled, but I refused to give in.

With a Herculean effort, I poured more energy into the barrier, reinforcing it against the behemoth's onslaught. Sweat dripped from my brow, and my vision blurred, but I held firm, determined to keep the behemoth contained.

I placed both my claws on my belly to hold it down, but it didn't work

I felt a searing pain as the behemoth's force proved too great, but just as my belly seemed about to tear open, a hidden barrier flared to life, reinforcing my scales and holding everything in. My claws scraped against my scales, and I let out a mighty roar, but the barrier held firm, preventing the behemoth from bursting free.

I look at Tharros, who seem crying. "How about I sing you a song?!" Tharros nodded

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my own ragged breathing, and began to sing in a low, rumbling voice. The song was an old one, passed down through our family for generations, and it seemed to hold a soothing power.

As I sang, Tharros's tears slowed, and he looked up at me with a small smile. I continued to sing, pouring all my love and reassurance into the song, and slowly but surely, Tharros's smile grew wider.

Pov Tharros

I listened, entranced, as Father's deep voice rumbled through the song. The melody was hauntingly beautiful, and the words seemed to speak directly to my heart. As he sang, I felt my tears dry, and my fears begin to fade.

The song was like a warm hug, enveloping me in comfort and reassurance. I looked up at Father, and saw the love and concern etched on his face. I felt safe, protected by his presence and his song.

As the final notes faded away, I smiled up at Father, feeling a sense of peace wash over me. "Thank you, Father," I whispered, my voice barely audible.

Father smiled. "Let wait as the behemoth inside my stomach stops moving and gets digested, alright!" He gave me a Fatherly smiled, and I wagged my tail

I wagged my tail excitedly, feeling a mix of relief and curiosity. I had never seen Father digest a behemoth before, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect.

But with Father's reassuring smile, I felt safe and trusting. I snuggled up close to him, my tail still wagging gently, and waited patiently for the behemoth to be digested.

As we waited, Father began to hum a gentle tune, a soothing melody that seemed to match the rhythm of his digestive juices at work. I listened, entranced, feeling my eyelids grow heavy as the sound seemed to lull me into a peaceful sleep.

Pov Aetherius

I smiled warmly at Tharros, happy to see him relaxed and calm after the ordeal. I continued to hum the gentle tune, feeling the vibrations of the sound resonating deep within my chest.

As I hummed, I focused my energy on my digestive system, guiding the powerful enzymes and acids to break down the behemoth's massive body. It was a slow and deliberate process, but one that I had performed many times before.

I glanced down at Tharros, who was now snuggled up close to me, his eyes drifting shut as he listened to my humming. I felt a surge of love and protectiveness towards my young son, grateful that he was safe and by my side.

As the behemoth body makes my muscles mass increases a little, and I turn and get up off the ground

I grabbed Tharros gently and took him back home to the mountain cave

With Tharros securely in my grasp, I began the journey back to our mountain cave, my strengthened muscles propelling me forward with ease. As we walked, I could feel Tharros's gentle breathing against my scales, and I smiled, feeling grateful for the special bond we shared.

The mountain cave came into view, its familiar entrance a welcome sight after the ordeal we had just endured. I ducked inside, my eyes adjusting to the dim light within, and made my way to our cozy nesting area.

I gently set Tharros down on the soft, cushioned surface, and he looked up at me with sleepy eyes, a contented smile on his face. I smiled back, nuzzling him gently with my snout, and settled in beside him, wrapping my protective scales around him as we drifted off to sleep together.

As we slept, I could feel Tharros's gentle heartbeat against my scales, and I knew that he was safe and sound. The warmth of our nesting area and the comfort of our presence together lulled us into a deep and restful sleep.

Hours passed, and the darkness outside began to fade, replaced by the soft, golden light of dawn. I stirred, feeling Tharros's gentle movements as he began to wake. I smiled, nuzzling him gently with my snout, and he looked up at me with bright, curious eyes.

"Father?" Tharros whispered, his voice husky from sleep.

"Yes, little one?" I replied, my voice low and soothing.

Tharros yawned, stretching his small, silver body. "What happened to the behemoth?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

I chuckled, remembering the ordeal we had faced. "The behemoth is gone, Tharros," I said. "I digested it, and now it's a part of me."

Tharros's eyes widened in amazement. "Wow, Father," he breathed. "You're so strong."

I smiled, feeling a surge of pride and love for my young son. "I'm strong because I have you and our family to protect," I said. "And I'll always do whatever it takes to keep you safe."

Tharros smiled, snuggling up close to me. "I know, Father," he said. "I love you."

"I love you too, Tharros," I replied, wrapping my protective scales around him once more.

Tharros sees his younger siblings playing, "Go and play with your siblings, Tharros!" I said, and Tharros nodded as I watched him run towards his siblings

Tharros's silver scales glistened in the soft light of the cave as he ran towards his siblings, a joyful smile on his face. His younger siblings, Lyriath, Vyraxys, Nyxoria, Lyrixa, and Kaidorix, were playing a game of chase, their laughter and shouts filling the air.

As Tharros approached, his siblings welcomed him with open arms, and he eagerly joined in the game. Lyriath, with his dark and blood-red scales, tagged Tharros, shouting "You're it!" Tharros laughed and took off, his siblings chasing after him.

I watched with a warm heart, seeing my children happy and carefree. Thyriatrix, my mate, sat beside me, her light green scales glistening in the soft light. We exchanged a loving glance, grateful for our little family and the joy they brought us.

Just then, Kieraxys, our youngest, toddled into the play area, his copper scales shining brightly. The older siblings immediately stopped playing and flocked around him, showering him with affection and attention. Tharros gently picked up Kieraxys, cradling him in his arms, and the little one giggled, happy to be surrounded by his loving family.

Thyriatrix walk towards me."I wondered what you 2 been doing?" I didn't tell her that I ate alive behemoth whole because I know I'm going to get smacked with her claws

I looked up at Thyriatrix, her light green scales glistening in the soft light of the cave. I could sense a hint of curiosity and amusement in her voice, and I knew I had to tread carefully.

"Ah, just a little... father-son bonding time," I said, trying to sound as innocent as possible. I avoided eye contact, focusing on Tharros and the younger siblings playing in the background.

Thyriatrix raised an eyebrow, her tail twitching slightly. "Bonding time, huh?" she repeated, her voice dripping with skepticism. "I hope you two didn't get into any trouble."

I shook my head hastily, trying to reassure her. "No, no trouble at all. Just a quiet afternoon together." I forced a smile, hoping to deflect any further questions.

Thyriatrix looked at me for a moment longer, then seemed to accept my explanation. She nodded and settled down beside me, wrapping her tail around mine. "I'm glad you two had a good time together. Maybe next time, I can join in on the fun."

I breathed a silent sigh of relief, grateful that I had avoided getting smacked with her claws. For now, my secret was safe.

I smiled. "I did sing a song for Tharros!"

Thyriatrix's expression softened, and she smiled, her eyes shining with warmth. "A song, huh? I'm sure Tharros loved that." She glanced over at Tharros, who was still playing with his siblings, and her smile grew wider. "You're such a wonderful father, Aetherius. Always finding ways to make our little ones feel special."

I felt a surge of love and gratitude towards Thyriatrix, happy to have such a supportive and loving mate. I wrapped my tail around hers, holding her close. "I try my best," I said, smiling. "And I'm glad you appreciate my efforts."

Thyriatrix leaned in, nuzzling me gently with her snout. "I more than appreciate them, my love," she whispered. "I cherish them, and I cherish you."

I felt my heart swell with emotion, and I nuzzled Thyriatrix back, holding her close. "I sang 'Aetherius' Lullaby' or 'Tharros' Slumber' for him," I said, smiling. "It's a soothing melody that has been passed down through our family for generations."

Thyriatrix's eyes sparkled with interest. "I'm sure Tharros loved it," she said. "You have such a wonderful voice, Aetherius."

I smiled, feeling grateful for Thyriatrix's kind words. In that moment, everything felt right with the world.

As we sat together, wrapped in each other's tails, I couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment wash over me. Thyriatrix and I sat in comfortable silence for a moment, watching our children play and laugh together.

Thyriatrix was the first to break the silence, her voice barely above a whisper. "Aetherius, I've been thinking... maybe it's time we started teaching the children more about our heritage and the world beyond our mountain."

I nodded thoughtfully, considering her words. "I think that's a wonderful idea, my love," I said. "They're growing up so fast, and it's time they learned more about our history and the world around them."

Thyriatrix smiled, her eyes shining with excitement. "I was thinking we could start with the story of how our ancestors first came to this land," she said. "And then we could teach them about the different creatures that live in the surrounding forests and mountains."

I grinned, feeling a sense of enthusiasm build within me. "I love that idea," I said. "Let's start tomorrow. I'll take the children on a journey through the forest, and we'll see what wonders we can discover."

Thyriatrix leaned in, nuzzling me gently once more. "I'm so proud of the father you are, Aetherius," she whispered. "Our children are lucky to have you."

I felt my heart swell with emotion once more, and I wrapped my tail around Thyriatrix, holding her close. "I'm the lucky one, my love," I said. "I have you, and our beautiful children. What more could a dragon ask for?"

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