The Naming of Hatchlings (Clan Adeptica) (Story)

=== The Chronicles of Clan Adeptica ===
==== Chapter 7: The Naming of Hatchlings ====
August 17, 2015
Of the two nests that sat side-by-side in the crystal cave, Adeptica and Devon's was ready to hatch first. All five of the existing members of the clan gathered around to watch.
This time, three of the four hatchlings were Fae; there was only one Guardian. "What do you think we should name them?" Devon said.
"Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mothwing, and Mustardseed," Adeptica said without any hesitation at all, pointing to each one in turn.
"You let me name the Guardians last time!" exclaimed Devon in surprise.
"This time, you asked me what I thought we should name them. You did not volunteer to do so."
"You Fae and your logic and literal-mindedness," he said, not without affection.
"Do you have any suggestions?"
"No, those are good names. Where did they come from?"
"When our first clutch hatched, you said that Talia was named after a hero from your old clan. Since we have four new hatchlings now, it seemed fitting to name them after the four attendant faeries from a legend I learned in my old clan."
"Faeries?"
"They were the creatures that inhabited the woodlands of our world during the First and Second Ages. Many Fae dragons believe that the Arcanist must have found a copy of one of those old legends on his journey to the Observatory, and it must have inspired him to name us 'Fae.' He has never said so himself, of course, but it stands to reason."
"Oh. And what is that legend like?"
"It is very entertaining. I will tell it to the hatchlings when they're old enough to understand."
"No, I mean, what kinds of characters are you proposing to name our children after?"
"Do not be concerned. They are good characters. Faeries may get into mischief sometimes, but they are helpful and friendly, as well as being masters of magic and in tune with nature."
"All right, then. I like those names." Devon looked at the little Guardian. "It does seem a little strange to name him after one of the smallest kinds of seeds in the world. He's going to grow up to be many times the size of his siblings."
"True. But in my old clan's archives, there was a book of sayings. One of them said that even though mustard seeds are the smallest seeds, when they are planted, they grow up to be one of the largest of shrubs, so that birds can build nests in them and have a safe place to live. That makes it a good name for a Guardian, does it not?"
Devon nodded. "Yes, it does."
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