Alex, the dragon, had always prided themselves on their independence. They had never needed a mate to complete them, and they had always been in control of their own body.
But as the breeding season approached, Alex began to feel a stirring deep within them that they couldn't ignore. It was an urge, a primal need to breed and pass on their genes.
At first, Alex tried to ignore it, focusing on their daily tasks of hoarding treasure and terrorizing nearby villages. But the urge became stronger and more insistent. Alex couldn't deny it any longer. They realized that they may need to find a mate.
But the thought of submitting to another dragon's control was unappealing. Alex had always been the one in charge, and the idea of letting someone else take the reins was foreign to them.
That's when Alex had an idea. They had never heard of a dragon breeding alone, but they were a hermaphrodite. Why couldn't they breed themselves?
Alex began to explore their own body, experimenting with different positions and techniques. They were surprised at how enjoyable the process was. It was a new sensation, one that they had never experienced before.
But as they continued, they realized that it wasn't as simple as they thought. They needed to find a way to release the eggs without the help of a mate.
Alex considered using their fire breath to hatch the eggs, but they were worried about the potential damage it could cause. They didn't want to risk hurting their offspring.
In the end, they decided to use their claws instead. Carefully, they cracked open the eggs and helped the young dragons out. It was exhausting, but also incredibly fulfilling. Alex was proud of their accomplishment.
But they knew that they would need to keep their breeding a secret from the other dragons. They were not sure how they would react to a hermaphrodite dragon breeding alone.
For now, Alex was content with their life as a single parent dragon. They may not have a mate, but they had their treasure, their lair, and most importantly, their offspring.
As the young dragons grew, Alex became more and more attached to them. They were proud of the strong, independent dragons they had raised.
But they knew that they would need to eventually tell them the truth about their birth. They hoped that they would understand and accept Alex for who they are.
For now, Alex was content. They had faced the urge and come out on top. They had proven that they didn't need a mate to be complete. They were a strong, independent dragon, and they were proud of it.
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