Dragons Exist

 

          I have finally sorted through all the previous beliefs of myself and others and decided on a specific, definite answer as to how dragons exist. With the help of the links below, tons of thought, and a personal experience of my own, I have figured it out.

          As some have believed since long ago, there are many dimensions other than our own in which different people and creatures live; in a land other than Earth. Although few can access them or see them, they exist. I am one of the few who can. For several years now, I have been able to use Astral Projection without knowing what it truly was. I always believed that I was sending myself into some alternate reality that can only be reached through the mind, but I was wrong. During deep meditation, I was able to send myself into one of these other dimensions.

          There have been many records of people who have used Astral Projection involuntarily, while either asleep, ill, or in a near-death experience. Though, there are many practices in which monks access Astral Projection through deep meditation. Unlike most humans, I was able to master this deep state of meditation within a mere day or two. As it turned out, I was a natural, and have a stronger spirit and mind than most. For others, mastering this technique can take weeks, months, or even years.

          As you may have figured out by now, only creatures with very high mental capabilities can use Astral Projection...note that I said "creatures", and not "humans". Since the creation of time, dragons have been known to be extremely intelligent, with some able to speak in our tongue, solve extremely difficult problems and puzzles, and use telepathy. Dragons are the masters of Astral Projection, and use it rather often to check in on the other dimensions. During Astral Projection, the user gains control of his soul as it leaves the body, and can then travel through the other dimensions unseen. Though, some humans and animals like me have higher mental abilities and can see spirits such as these; but dragons can also choose to entirely block all humans from seeing them, despite their mental capabilities.

           Have you ever heard of those who have seen ghosts? Ever seen one yourself? Seen something that others couldn't? People can see ghosts, spirits, and the sort because they have a stronger mind. Others cannot see because their minds aren't strong enough. It doesn't mean you're hallucinating or imagining things.

          Ever wondered why there is no proof that dragons ever existed? This is because they existed at one time, but their bodies decomposed so quickly that fossils couldn't form (see my last blog entry for more info). As everyone knows, dragons were killed by humans on the spot when they existed back in medieval times, and so their numbers decreased dramatically. Eventually, dragons sightings stopped altogether. Why was this? Did we kill every last one of them? No. The dragons left. Using Astral Projection, the remaining few dragons moved to the next dimension where they were welcome, and placed themselves into new bodies.

          As I said earlier, though, dragons still return to Earth to check on us, and even protect children while they are here. This is why children tend to believe in dragons while adults don't; children often have real experiences with dragons. In a dragon's mind, the children are innocent and kind, and should be protected, while adults are single-minded and dangerous, and should be avoided. Humans did nearly eliminate the dragons hundreds of years ago after all; if dragons decided to return and were seen by an adult, what would happen? They'd be killed without a second thought. That is the way the human mind works; we destroy things we don't understand. We assume that they are dangerous before even getting to know them.

          On a second note, I had a personal experience with a dragon just this morning. And it wasn't through Astral Projection either. A dragon came to me. Just awhile after waking up and getting dressed, I had seen a flash of white move out the corner of my eye, but when I turned to look, there was nothing there. I watched the spot curiously for a moment despite the fact that I saw nothing, for I sensed that something was there. Suddenly, the thought occured to me that it could be a dragon, and so I attempted to communicate with it.

          "You can come out; I'm not going to hurt you," I said from my sitting position at the edge of my bed, knowing that the first thing that came to a dragon's mind when it thinks of humans is death.

          I waited another long moment, making sure that I projected only calm, sincere feelings before I sensed the unseen creature's eyes looking at me. I felt it move from the area beneath my desk, and as I listened intently, I could hear the small pitter-patter of footsteps on the carpet, and as it slowly made its way towards me, its true appearance began to come into focus. He was a dragon, no doubt, but a very small one at that. His scales were a snowy white, and his wings were hovering slightly away from his sides, as if prepared to take off at the slightest scent of danger. His body was very smooth and shiny, with a slightly elevated ridge traveling down his spine. The only somewhat sharp abjects on his body were the two rear-facing horns atop his head; overall, he had a very smooth, gently sloping appearance. His eyes were rather large, and a bright crystal blue in color.

          He sat on his haunches a few feet from the bed, tilting his head slightly as he looked me over, as if trying to decide if it was safe to approach. As his crystalline eyes met my green ones, an intense feeling of excitement and amazement washed over me, and I smiled widely. At this small gesture, I noticed him relax visibly, and could almost hear a sigh fill the room as he brought himself back onto all fours again. I watched with interest as he opened his wings, and for a moment my heart stopped, hoping he wasn't about to leave; but, to my immense surprise and relief, his shimmering body lifted into the air, and he glided right up onto my bed to sit beside me.

          He looked up at me with those big eyes from his seated position, his spikeless tail swishing behind him before curling loosely around his forelegs. As I got a closer look at him, I realized just how small he was, only measuring about 6 or 7 inches tall while sitting (from the top of his head down to the bed). After awhile, he jumped up onto my shoulder and grinned as I started to vaguely hear his voice in my head. I can't quite remember what was said, but we exchanged a few words. It was much easier to see him than it was to hear him; it was like watching a movie with the volume so low that you can just barely make out what was being said.

          At some point, I realized that he was going to be staying with me, though I didn't think to ask why. I was just glad to have finally met a dragon.

          I decided to name him Donut for the time being (i'm not sure why; it was just the first thing that popped into my head), since he didn't seem to have a name. Though, I clearly noticed that he was rather young, but was not a baby, despite his size. I suppose he is just a very small dragon...almost pocket-sized, even. :P

          Now, I know that i've been speaking in past-tense, but this doesn't mean that he is no longer with me. He's actually been sitting beside me the whole time i've been writing this...well, has been near me at least. I admit, he hasn't been sitting the whole time. He's gone from sitting on the bed to laying on the bed to flying around my room to sitting on my shoulder, etc. He's rather quiet, but doesn't seem to mind me telling you about him. He seems to be rather laid back.

          I hope he doesn't leave anytime soon!

          If you'd like to ask him any questions, (he's a real dragon, after all) just post them in the comments below, and i'll get his answer for you! ^^

The Truth About Dragons

          "The truth about dragons is that they exist. They have not gone extinct. They have not vanished from the face of the Earth. They are here. They are all around us. We just have to know where to look."

         

          Whether a flood swept over the Earth, or an asteroid of intimidating proportions collided with our planet, somehow the Dragon has survived. They may very well have lived alongside the dinosaurs in ancient times, and the knights of the middle ages were certainly not hallucinating when fire-breathing beasts burned down their villages. These creatures have fought for survival ever since their species began, and still are to this day. Competition for land and food can be deadly, and the frequent attacks from humans have certainly kept the dragons on their toes.

          In the West, humans have all but stopped believing in dragons. Thanks to science and our modern society, our beliefs have dwindled to exctinction. Even the slightest whisper of the existence of a dragon seems like pure nonsense. We don't even think for a moment that it could be true. All we think about is why not to believe.

          After all, living things can't possibly breathe fire.

         

          Something that big could never be able to fly.

          If they existed, we would have known by now.

          There is no proof.

          But, that's where you're wrong. There is proof. How could something have existed so far back in history, with so many sightings and direct experiences with dragons if they didn't exist? How is it that dragons have existed in the minds of humans all around the globe since time began? Every single culture refers to dragons at one point or another. And, how could all of these beliefs, from opposite sides of the world, refer to the same exact flying, fire-breathing beasts? If dragons were just a made up story, how is it that there are even records of dragon hunts, and firsthand experiences between people like Marco Polo and dragons? Why would dragons be mentioned in the Bible if they didn't exist at some point?

          Plus, people must have gotten the idea for dragons somewhere. They didn't just make them up for fun. After all, people had better things to do back then than to sit around dreaming of giant fire-breathing beasts. They must have seen one. They had to have experienced it for themselves. There's no other explanation. Plus, if one person made them up way back when, the stories never would have kept such a strength to have lasted for thousands of years and still be around to this day.

          Here, I will answer all your dragon-related questions, and spread the truth. Skeptics and believers are all welcome to express their opinions and ask questions.

 

          Here are some questions to start off with, along with their answers:


 

"How Can They Fly?"

         

          Dragons have four stomachs, like a cow. Within these stomachs, Hydrogen (a very light gas) is produced. This buildup of Hydrogen makes a dragon much lighter, enabling its wings to support its weight during flight. For instance, if you were to fill a human with Hydrogen (which I wouldn't recommend), it would likely float in midair. Filling a dog or cat, on the other hand, would cause them to take off like a balloon.

"How Could They Breathe Fire?"

         

          As I mentioned above, dragons are constantly building up a large supply of Hydrogen. But, another thing about Hydrogen is that, when combined with platinum powder, oxygen, and heated to room temperature, it ignites. This means that, if a dragon opens its mouth and allows oxygen inside his body, guess what comes out? Fire.

"Wouldn't the Dragon Catch Itself on Fire?"

          Like several other living creatures, dragons have flame-resistant skin as well as hard scales for protection. Therefore, fire as well as most weapons would hardly leave a mark.

"There's No Physical Evidence that Dragons Do or Ever Have Existed."

          There's one more thing about Hydrogen that you should know. As I said, when hydrogen is mixed with the air, it ignites, which means that, when a dragon dies, oxygen is allowed free range within its body. Natural acids form, and gradually burn and cause the body to deteriorate much faster than another creature's would. This destroys any and all evidence of bones, muscles, skin, and scales, since the entire body is burned from the inside out. Pretty convenient, huh?



"Could Dragons Have Ice Breath?"

         
          I haven't really thought about it much, but now that you bring it up, I suppose it is possible. Let's say a certain number of dragons were forced to live in a very cold environment, where their fire would be more dangerous to use. For instance, if they were surrounded by glaciers and ice caves, using their fire breath would cause the ice to melt, and they may end up drowning themselves. Therefore, they'd need to discover a new technique of defense. Though, these are still normal dragons, with skin, scales, and bone. They aren't made of ice, and they are still warm on the inside, so they can't create ice unless they are in a very cold environment.

          My theory is that they take in water, or chew on and eat ice, and once they have digested it, it sits in one of their stomachs at about room temperature. When they need to attack, they bring the water back up and shoot it out in a spray at their target. The instant the water comes into contact with the icy cold air, it freezes, forming tiny ice crystals. This could be considered "Ice Breath", and would be very effective if used properly. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be possible to use ice breath in a warmer environment.


"Are There Nice Dragons?"


          Definitely. Sure, most tales feature an evil fire-breathing beast that terrorizes villages and captures fair maidens, and is then slain by some "mighty hero". But, like all creatures, just because one or more are "bad" doesn't mean they all are. For instance, once upon a time, wolves were thought to be evil, murderous predators that killed innocent people and placed curses on them and such. Nowadays, we know that they are very intelligent, social, organized creatures that live only to protect their families, and actually avoid humans whenever possible. Pit Bulls, a certain breed of dog, have a bad reputation because they have been used in illegal dog fights and are known to be aggressive. But, judging a whole species just for what several were forced to do doesn't make sense. I have known and heard of many Pit Bulls that are extremely friendly and gentle family pets.

          This is also the case with humans. Personally, I believe that most humans are cruel, selfish, and greedy, but there are always those who are genuinely kind and helpful, and who just want to make others smile. Therefore, just because there were a few bad eggs in the dragon's nest doesn't mean you should throw them all out. The next one to hatch very well could be the one that will save your life one day.


"What Color Are Dragons?"

          I would think that they come in all sizes and colors, within reason. It's not likely that you'll find a pink or purple dragon, but possibly more natural shades of blue, red, and green as well as the obvious whites, greys, blacks, and browns. Then again, just because I haven't seen a pink dragon doesn't mean they don't exist. I just think that brighter colors would be more noticeable, and make a more obvious target, so they'd naturally stray from bright colors. I'd assume that the most common colors are browns, silvers, and greens, or possibly more earthy colors in barren regions. The environment would also effect a dragon's color.

"Are There Small Dragons?"

          Most likely. Size would vary depending on their habitat and food source. For instance, if a dragon lived in a region with little food and not much protection, they'd adapt to be much smaller than, say, a dragon that lives in a mountainous, forested region with plenty of wildlife such as caribou or bison. I'd say that it'd even be possible for small dragons to live in our cities, hiding in our walls or sewers and only hunting at night. Who knows?

"Are There Different Types of Dragons?"


          Of course! Just how there are different types of birds, reptiles, dogs, cats, horses, and insects, there are different types of dragons. Of course, most of you know that there are Western Dragons or Eastern Dragons, or European Dragons and Oriental Dragons. These two types are the most obvious types which likely have many different variations. For instance, I would assume that European Dragons have different number of horns, claws on each talon, different musculature structure, size, snout shape, and maybe even number of legs. There are also several variations of Oriental Dragons, with or without wings, with either two legs or four. Different types of dragons may be named  based on unique traits or the types of area they live in.

          And there are also other "dragon" types floating around, such as wyrms and wyverns, but there really isn't any way to tell what dragon types really exist unless you see them for yourself. Either way, I'm open to any ideas.

          My Mission: My mission is to spread the truth about dragons, do tons of research, and learn all I can about their existence. Hopefully one day, I'll even see one for myself!

~Kaira Wolf