[ WP ] Starting at age 10 , humans are given companion animals that develop along side them . These animals can range anywhere from a goldfish to a horse to even a dragon . The only catch is that they are assigned based on your behavior during childhood .

My dragon stood guard, serene and wise, as I lit the paper bag filled with dog poop. I rang the doorbell, stifling giggles and hopped on its back to be flown out of sight. *Lucky I got a Chinese dragon* I thought to myself for the ten thousandth time. 
 
 I heard cries of outrage from below as we streaked off in the sky, and could n't hold my guffaws any longer. 
 
 `` What are we going to do next Ping Chong?'' I asked my dragon. 
 
 `` I wish you would give me a new name. And stop acting so foolishly.'' Ping Chong's deep, melodious voice responded. 
 
 `` It is extraordinarily aggravating to me, that my culture is disrespected so.'' 
 
 I just smiled wistfully. Apparently my strict parents had done well by me. Forcing me to be quiet and well behaved led to my spirit animal the dragon, and from there hijinks and hilarity ensued. What an amazing 20 years this has been since.
