A few days later, Obsidian and Luna had their birthdays
Obsidian had grown into his confidence, he had been a shy young boy but he was now a bold young man
Luna embraced the fact that she is a little different from everyone else, choosing an outfit that mixed the fashion of her home world and the current time
When her father Saffron asked her to come with him to the beaches to talk, she had gone without a moments hesitation.
Saffron let her know his pride in her and also told her about his ambitions in life. His passion for alchemy was time consuming and he wanted to devote himself to his work.
Luna expressed her love for learning that she gained from him and Tulip. She wanted him to be able to leave the house and was willing to take on his role as a caretaker for the kids.
It was an incredible relief to be able to pass on the torch and the perfect solution to his dilemma. With a big hug, they said their good byes. Saffron would still be in their lives but he would be a guest now.
Topaz grew into a sweet looking teen
The kids continued to invite friends over frequently
Somewhere along the way Pearl picked up a second dragon egg, perhaps from an admirer
Meet the second dragon, Fred
Obsidian stayed in close touch with Colette
Overall, the house was a little quieter with some of the older kids entertaining themselves and with Luna being a huge constant help.