Well written good inaction, and its the smell of dragons that runners don't care for, or any other beast for that mater, Good background, and enjoy the story.

I would be interested in learning how the dragons became to exist in such small numbers and what lead them to become thieves. Their motivation and what not.

I do think that the end of a regular world peril would lead the world to be less unified and more likely to break out into wars and what not, but it wouldn't happen that quickly. I also always thought the dragons would become the airlines and fed-ex of the world. Though they'd definitely have to take a pay cut! There's other things they could do to - like explore the world, excavate lands more easily. Maybe there could be more space exploration!

Anyway, back to your story. I really like the characters that you've made. And I think the way the refugees are treated and the way they interact is realistic. Especially how food and services are more expensive as the supply lines run out. I do hope you give us more substantial information soon.

Happy Writing!!

Good chapter.

Good chapter.

Those last 4 chapters or so are really good. I enjoyed them a lot.

Very good story. Poor folks, if that what makes a story well taht the way things can go. Getting out of that area sound linke a good ida.

Not telling their kid or step-kis till the last, well from what I read they had a hard time in understand what hapen themself, to tell them.

I do hope they find a somewhat safe place to stay.

This is a good start! I like the fact that you've turned the situation around since, after Thread, dragonriders aren't all that needed.
I'm looking forward to more!

Great chapter. When are the two kids going to know it's dragonriders? Hehe.

One bit of apostrophe abuse:
The two calves would follow their mothers’
There is no need to have an apostrophe after "mothers"

Overall, not bad. You're doing a good job building tension regarding the fear they are feeling.

Would they talk about money? Pern's economy was based on trading with marks. Also, I'd like to argue that the thieves would be after what food and supplies they could get. Cot-holders would most likely not have much in the way of material riches.

Woah. What's going on with this family? This is so interesting! I like it.

Typo:
Maybe their worried about buying Pharen new clothes…
Should read "they're" not "their"

Otherwise great ... I'll be keeping an eye on this story 'cos I think you've got a great style.