I complete a couple more quests then queue up again. And again Drak'Tharon is chosen as random. Is someone trying to tell me something??? See Dred again. I comment "Look at that gorgeous boy! I want to tame him so bad". The tank says "Go for it. I don't mind." The group consensus was the same. The pull was made and I attempt to tame and realize it's not working. I immediately go into panic mode. Now I just released my vanilla wolf Koda who I've had since forever and the tame wasn't working. I had aggro. WTF! We killed him. No choice. I literally felt sick and wanted to cry. Actually I'll admit. I did cry. Literally. Still in a panic trying to figure out what happened. Everyone is asking what happened. They were all sad with me. Then it clicked. /facepalm I'd been in BM spec all night but changed to MM for a tough quest JUST before going in. Awe F me!!! /facepalm /cry
I tell the group I just made the worst huntard move and explained. I completely forgot. Ugh. I finish the dungeon beyond embarrassed and heartbroken and ................. pet less! The group was more then kind and gave their hugs but it really wasn't the least bit consoling. I repaired as soon as I got out of the dungeon and decided to tame the first pet I came across which was a Gunrak raptor. It was kind of nice having a raptor since it'd been a while. I tame a black one and name it Takk. I was being cranky and said "Bah. Same frickin skin anyway."
I need to get "Takk" up to level so I queue back up. I am now getting really crappy dungeon groups which isn't helping my spirits any. BUT notice something that I'd forgotten about with these raptor. Color changing!!! I actually started chuckling because of it. So "Takk" was now blue. I also noticed how bloody far they jump. It was a mix of jumping to attack or running but most first attacks were big long jumps. It was a pleasant surprise. I reckon one more dungeon oughtah do it. I change to BM spec so that the raptor can be specked for that to. And low and behold Drak'Tharon. Again. Blew my mind. We get in and I immediately make a request to tame Dred. I have full gear with haste and one potion. I beg and plead and was denied. The tank, a warrior flat out said "no huntard". 
Not cool. So we go through, kill Dred and I am once again back to being depressed and heart broken. Not to be defeated I had two friends in that dungeon. A druid on Elune and a warlock. Both requeued with me. We didn't get Drak'Tharon and the druid, who was so kind asked the dungeon guide (a DK) if they could all queue up for Drak'Tharon after that so I could tame him. Denied again. The DK was a jerk and everyone left. I ran a few more dungeons all were different and I was to tired to keep trying. So I queue up specifically for Drak'Tharon. Get in 28 minutes later. Again a group of rude people and all refused to let me tame him. I log out of the game depressed, miserable, broken hearted, practically in tears and sick to my stomach. Dred! Why must you torment me!!! Photos of color changing raptor.
I ended up renaming the raptor with a left over scroll I'd been saving to Chameleon. It was fitting.
I tried to sleep last night but couldn't. I got up this morning and not to be dismayed I thought I would head to the crater and see if I got lucky. Nope. Odd. Not a Rex in sight. Not in the whole crater. I run around the crater for an hour. Nothing. Argent Dawn server had been acting up since yesterday morning so I was chalking it up to something being wrong. A big figure in the mist spawns. Finally a Rex. Good old Blacky.
A level 56 shaman tauren comes out of nowhere and attacks him. I was standing right there. Doesn't say a word. Just attacks and kills him. I had no intention of taming him but given my recent bad luck it was a painful sight. I leave the crater and hearth back. I decide screw it. One group has got to end up being kind. I queue up once again for Drak'Tharon and hope for the best. Get in 10 minutes later and talk about an almost perfect setup! Warrior tank, priest etc. I immediately ask the favor. The group was like "sure tell us what we need to do"
Ohmahgawsh!!! I make sure I'm still in BM. Yep. We run through getting to the raptor paddock and I put on all my haste gear and get ready. We pulled and killed all the raptors. I request fear ward and thank you to "Blessthem" for that. I pull Dred and get aggro on him. But after a few seconds he turns and goes after the tank. She (I'm guessing) did the unthinkable and took one for me. She let him kill her. I pull him back to me and start to tame. He was stomping and biting the crap out of me. I am sweating and shaking. I am watching my tame timer which I'd got down to 12 seconds with full haste gear. My heart is racing now and was beginning to fear death was coming for me. Then I hear DING! I stand in awe. Dred was mine. I had not even 1/4 health. I liked to have passed out. Cheers and woots came from across the group. I was trembling, heart racing and sweating. Whoa. I almost forgot to eat. Full health and new dino specked I gave a round of thanks, hugs cheers and every other happy emote I could get out. Everyone asked if I was going to keep his name Dred. I said yes. For now. he he he Dungeon completed. Another round of hugs and love and thanks. Stood in awe forever staring at him just in a state of shock that he was really mine. Maybe my dream wasn't about Mosh after all. Without further delays and ramblings here's my big boy Dred.
Tame was pulled off without being feared once, full haste gear, and massive kindness to four people. I forgot to take the potion. But it all worked out. Dred is mine.
Thanks to Koda, my vanilla wolf for all his time of service. Honestly I have to thank him. Wouldn't feel right if I left him out since he was the one I'd let go to start this adventure. I'll come back for you soon my friend.
Congratulations!!!!
