On Friday evening, Leon’s family sat in the pavilion in front of the Silver Dragon Sanctuary, waiting for the "school bus," Leviathan.

Moon stood in the yard, shading her eyes with her small hand as she gazed at the fiery sunset in the distance.

Standing on tiptoe, her tail swaying eagerly behind her, she was clearly filled with anticipation for her sister’s return home for the weekend.

"Moon, your sister still has a little while before she gets back. There’s no need to be so anxious. Come sit and wait," Rosvisser reminded her.

Moon reluctantly pulled her gaze away, her …