He was a young naga again and for some reason this wasn't strange, even though he could vaguely remember being a thirty foot adult. No, now he was young; his horns were just starting to bud and his shoulders beginning to broaden. Kaal'tur was a few feet longer than his age mates; always had been and always would be.
He was gathered with the other young male nagas, preparing for their first hunt. Kaal'tur was excited; he'd always done well in his studies and was sure he would excel here. His parents seemed . . . . subdued. He thought they would be just as eager as he was, but something wasn't right.
It wasn't until he returned three day