How to Survive as a terminally-ill Dragon

After suffering from an illness that cut his life short, Royce wakes up to find himself as a character from the story he read until his last moments. As a dragon hatchling, he believes his long life is just beginning. That is, until Royce realizes he's the son of the dragon who goes berserk due to his untimely death! Now, Royce is looking to race against the clock, even if his every move leads to a near-death experience. Will he be able to change his fate, or will he get stopped in his tracks?