I stepped in line with the circle of kids around seven silver cages. Inside each was a small dragon about the size of a cat. They had wings and glowing eyes and were different colors: black, white, red, gold, blue, purple and a silvery one.

"They're beautiful," I whispered in a breath.

"Good morning, class." A woman strode forward with a handful of gloves. Her bright red hair was pulled back into a ponytail and she wore a biker jacket, jeans, and riding ...