Giden stood nervously on the sands, watching the three Greens nervously. They were large and beautiful. Was he worthy of their young? The candidates were all standing in a circle around a large group of eggs. Giden squeezed between two boys. The hatching began, and Giden's attention was averted.
The first egg revealed a blue. Giden held his breath as it passed him. His attention then turned to the next egg. The second egg split with a decisive snap, revealing a sturdy brown. He slowly swaggered across the fine red sand to Giden. He understood finally in his head that this was his new lifemate, the one who would finally understand him.
“Terth.” The newly impressed said. “Welcome.”
