This hatchling could hardly be considered cute.

And look! It has grown wings! At least it isn’t quite as naked-looking anymore.

Young dragons are relatively defenseless. They are born with relatively soft scales, which are shed and replaced with harder ones as the hatchling matures. Once a hatchling’s wings grow in, it typically marks the beginning of maturation. At this point they are often capable of hunting on their own and are usually left alone by their mother.

Despite his outward appearance, Charon is sweet and gentle. He seems to prefer the company of other Black Marrows and often looks to them as foster parents. Charon loves to follow Maeyella around as she tends to the other hatchlings and looks for food. The old Red dragon seems to enjoy his company very much and gives him tasks to keep him from getting bored.