Viserion's Story
And, no, I don't mean the one from 'Game of Thrones'! Although my name WAS inspired by the show :)
Hello! My name is Viserion, and I am a ~9 month old bearded dragon.
My mother had always wanted a bearded dragon, but we were always too expensive for her parents to afford. At least once a year, she would come visit the pet store and gaze in fascination at my kind. She would beg and plead, but she understood why she always left empty-handed.
It wasn't until she became an adult and began living independently that she realized that she could afford one herself!
In September, she had no idea she would get me so soon. First, she had to okay it with her roommates. They weren't as keen with reptiles as she, having became hysterical once when a harmless lizard from outside found itself in their apartment (Mom thought it was pretty funny when she had go get it and take it back outside before they would stop freaking out). When they approved, she had to call the office of her apartment because the lease clearly stated no pets. But, as fate would have it, they allowed caged animals! However, even after assuring both her roommates' and the office's permission, she still wasn't aware she would be getting me right away.
She thought back to how expensive we used to be, so she believed she couldn't afford one of us until she saved up the money. She went in to get an estimate on everything—cage, food, lights, and, yes, a dragon! She wanted to get it all at once. As long as she'd waited, she didn't want to wait any longer. When she came into the pet store, it was only me and another boy, but he was already spoken for. But that didn't matter. She wanted me the moment she laid eyes on me. She wasn't leaving without me.
The clerk rung her up for everything I would need to live a long, healthy life with her. And, to my mother's surprise and delight, I wasn't as expensive as she thought! She also gave my mom some advice on care and taught her a few things she didn't know. While I was being rung up—literally!—the store got a call. Someone else wanted a bearded dragon! My mom was relieved when the clerk informed them there weren't anymore available. How close she had been to not getting me!
The clerk was very nice and helpful, even loaded me in my mom's car for her! Once on the road, my mom began thinking of names. She never named an animal unless she saw us first. To her, she has to see what we "look like." Immediately, she knew she had to take from her favorite show, Game of Thrones. There were four dragons named in it, but Viserion stood out the most. After all, I look just like him (*SPOILER* before he died, of course)!
And, so, I was finally given a home and a name. And I love it! I love my mom and spending time with her very much. She feeds me my favorite foods, such as dried peas, squash, and live crickets. We even watch movies together! My favorite are action; I love car chases!
Although I don't have wings—yet! Haha, just kidding!—my mother is very glad she has me. I am the closest thing to her favorite mythical creature.
Dracarys!
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