Talk about unexpected—a Stampede of all dragons, right in front of you. You must be hallucinating. But maybe it's best to rewind a little bit here.

You had ventured deep into the forest, seeking a secluded spot to enjoy your stash of sweets without the risk of your friends stealing them. The dense canopy above provided a cool, shaded retreat, the perfect place to relax. As you settled down and unwrapped a treat, you heard the unmistakable sound of leaves crunching nearby. Annoyed at the thought of being followed, you yelled out, assuming it was one of your friends trying to sneak up on you.

But it wasn't. The response you got was far from what you expected. Instead of a playful retort, there was a high-pitched squeak, and then the sight of a massive dragon—blond feathers shimmering in the dappled sunlight—bounding ten meters into the air in a startled leap. The dragon's large wings flailed briefly before he lost balance and came crashing down, landing face-first into the forest floor.