Sparky

Keeper Of The Lore
This is going to be really boring... and terrible... I’m sorry, please don’t read this.

Starlit Shine rose from her canopy glancing over the realm, the Tribe Of Light, was going to have a war today. Starlit Shine was The Tribe Of Light’s leader, or Light’s leader. She was the leader of all of the light dragons, tribe or not, land or not. Even though not all light dragons lived in the Light’s territory, they still needed to respect her. There were 11 flights of course, meaning, she was one of the 11 most important dragons in sornieth!
She did feel kind of bad but “All Mighty Rivers Lord” had almost destroyed her tribe! She did feel the Water’s leader insisted on a little silly of a name but she respected it. If she felt she must be respected like a god, her tribe and everyone would do so.
Starlit Shine had a previous name of Vapor, but she changed it because she felt when becoming leader she needed a more “Lighty” name, a more leader like name. She also was required to have Shine at the end for she was leader, this was a light tradition. They were the only flight to have a requirement in the name. Starlit Shine also did not think “Vapor Shine” would be a good name.
All Mighty Rivers Lord had a previous name of Splashed Leaf, all ordinary water dragons had 2 part names. All Mighty Rivers Lord did also accept “Splashed Dreamer Lord” as a name.
Meanwhile Magi Malaine The Tribe Of Arcane’s leader was ready for battle! Starlit Shine did not know that this dragon with the previous name of Glory, was ready to sneak up on her and allegiance with All Mighty Rivers Lord. Water knew that the battle was happening whether or not Light knew they knew. The two flights were ready to fight Light!
Starlit Shine gathered her tribe to prepare fighting parties. All the dragons here were not just livers of light but warriors, ready to protect their land. “Slim, lead Forest, Beauty, and Honest with you to the top left of our land.” Starlit Shin eordered. “Core take Flame and Dream to the bottom left. Ice you will lead Thorn, Deep, and Brave to the top right.” Starlit Shine turned towards Leaf. “Take Pebbles and Long. Bottom left.”
“Dark Unity you are my deputy. Lead the back top with your apprentice lead Stone Hedge he has finished his apprenticeship and is waiting for deputyship he is allowed to leave camp now.” Starlit Shine looked around her camp. “Take Aura too.” Aura looked amazed, it was a true honor to do anything with the leader or deputy. “I will lead Zane, Corex, and Zack as the top.” Her most trustworthy dragons came. “I want Ore, Fish, Zentite, and Glacier to guard camp.” She turned to her apprentices. “Griffin, Drake, Gorn, Astaire, Lily Fire, and Zenkou, stay in your den and be ready to help defend if needed.” The apprentices nodded. Starlit Shine then turned to the remaining soldiers. “Hawk, Fern, Shade, Lornt, Zake, Swoop, Rain, Wizdar, and Cooplin, Oblivion and Swordigo will lead you through the boundaries of our land, protect what you can, keep a low profile.” Starlit Shine turned to her last dragon, Oak Heart. “Oak Heart you will fly to Earth and ask for help. Call Laid Earth; Glimpse. It is her original name, she will take it kindly.” Oak Heart nodded and set off on flight. Starlit Shine hoped that Lily had learned enough from her mentor to be able to heal the tribe...
Down in the Arcane land, Magi Malaine was gathering a few soldiers to come with her to Water. “We need to take as many dragon as we can without putting our tribe at risk. Magi Malaine turned to her deputy. “Golden Ray would you like to come to meet All Mighty Rivers Lord or stay here?” The golden dragon turned her head to face Magi Malaine. “I’ll come. It will be nice to meet a future enemy. Could I take Spider Glass as well?” Magi Malaine shook her head. “Afraid not apprentice must stay in camp, you know that!” Golden Ray sighed. “Please? I really want him to know his enemies and tribes.” Magi Malaine started to get frustrated. “No! We can’t disobey the god of sornieth or Father Arcanist!” Magi Malaine glanced over her small tribe.
“I will lead a party and Golden Ray, you will. To Water that is. When we are there we will be led by All Mighty Rivers Lord.” Golden Ray take Black, Gray, and Star. I will take Lorik, Vortex, and Blake.” Magi Malaine then looke dup in the sky in curiosity. “Oh yeah! And, we can’t let Light know were there so I will be M.M. And Golden Ray will be G.R. If for any reason Spider Glass is leaving the camp, which he will Not: He will be known as S.G. Azvoe Broken, I expect you to heal any hurt dragons and alert the tribe if we are attacked. Spider Glass, Storm, Lizard, Anoscope, and Mist, stay in your den. You are to young to leave yet.”
“I want Gain and Gore to help guard the camp with the apprentice mentors. For reminders I will call the apprentice’s name then the mentor’s name. Spider Glass; Golden Ray, Storm; Blazing, Lizard; Wind, Anoscope; Stray, Mist; Grid. Shore, and Gong guard our nursery. We are the only tribe besides Nature and Fire with hatchlings. I want to keep us on that board. Fay, Balloon, Gieser and Shrink need to stay protected.”
Magi Malaine checked the time of the sun and hurriedly continued. “Their mother too. Kareek should be good and well.” Magi Malaine turned to Vortex. “I hope you fight for your family.”
Magi Malaine checked the time one more time. “Okay let’s go!” The clan set into flight towards Water ready to fight.
Meanwhile Oak Heart was arriving at Earth. He landed with a big swoop by a hunting party. “Hello.” Said one of the 3 in the hunting party. Another sniffed then spoke. “Light, whatcha want? And tell Starlit Shine that even allegiances don’t ask for each other so often.” Oak Heart glared at them offended by them not knowing her identity, especially since she knew these dragons, a average useless dragon. No destiny.
“Hello Swaine, glad that you recognize me.” She bowed her head, Swaine might have a bit of destiny. “Rosen, I’m surprised you would be so rude to a dragon like I: I am Oak Heart! And allegiances are together when one needs another.” Rosen stood still embarrassed while Swaine nodded respectfully. Foren, the final dragon of the part bowed down to her. “Thank you Foren. Though, that is not required.” Foren stood up and gave her a grateful look.
“How can we help you?” Swaine asked politely. “I would like to speak to your leader thanks.” Oak Heart replied. “Of course.” Swaine replied leading her to his camp. As they walked Rosen gave Swaine a glare, and Foren a uncomfortable look. When they arrived Swaine saw Laid Earth emerge from her den. “Hello Oak Heart, come to my den.” The leader insisted. Oak Heart turned and gave the party a few mor rooms then turned and nodded respectfully to the leader. “Laid” Oak Heart stopped remembering he rleaders advice and begun again uncomfortably. “Glimpse.” Oak Heart stopped to make sure it was not offending Laid Earth. To her relief the leader had a questioning look. “Glimpse, Light needs your help. I know,”
The leader cut her off. “Let’s not waste time! If Light need some help, Light needs some help what is it?” Relieved and grateful Oak Heart explained the plan. “Sure I’ll gather a few warriors!” Said Glimpse quickly. “Iron, Swift, Tallon, Glaine, Shrimp, Ork, Venso, Gona, Kirik, and Zokou come I will lead you to battle with Water for Light!” She turned to her deputy. “Ying Zo, protect the clan with apprentice Torn Love.” The deputy nodded his head and prepared patrols. “You must get home now, Earth will attack from behind goodbye.” Oak Heart gave her thanks and flew to her camp.
Arcane had arrived at Waters camp. Splashed Dream Lord was giving out orders, grateful of arcane for she too had a semi small tribe.
“Arcane guard the camp! I will lead the ground patrol with Golden Ray and Magi Malaine. Apprentices will stay in camp! With I and the arcane leaders will come Winter Frost, he is my healer, and he will protect me. His apprentice Grain Sway will help the tribe. I want Fish Light to lead the sky patrol, I trust my deputy with my life. His apprentice Gold Stroke will stay we mustn’t disobey our god.” Fish Light nodded his agreement and chose a few people for his party.
“I will take Clay, Zenstone, August, Crash, Swim, Watered, and Lorfornt.” The deputy stopped to look around the tribe. “And... Strakey, Ocean, and Waters Lighting.” The three new warriors looked delighted at being invited. Waters Lightning was especially delighted. He was finished with his deputy apprenticeship but was later replaced by Gold Stroke. He was glad that his former mentor still cared about him and would not uninforce his Tribe-leader name. Waters Lightning hates his old name Stan, and much preferred not going back to it.
All Mighty Rivers Lord stepped forward again. “Our remaining warriors will patrol the borders, I want a few though to supervise the guarding of our camp and to hunt, are food stores are low, we need to stay strong.” Many shocked growls rose as they did not approve of showing any tribe a sign of weakness, allegiance or not. Splashed Dream Lord showed no sign of stopping. Vap, Lizer, Shake, hunt. Golden and Slate, I what you to supervise the camp.” The two nodded. “Jay Claw and Shallow Beauty will patrol with Grizlo and Yashone.” Shallow Beauty had received her tribe lead name when she was deputy but later was replaced by Fish Light. Fish Light’s name at the time was Tail. Gold Stroke’s old name was Unladybug.
Jay Claw who was previously Jay, received his name when Shallow Beauty took him as a apprentice. When Fish Light took over, he did not approve of Jay Claw and ended the apprenticeship.
“I wish you all luck, I” but All Mighty Rivers Lord was cut off. Starlit Shine was walking into camp with 3 dragons. The Water Leader motioned for her sky patrol to go, and look closer. Starlit Shine was with Corex... All of the non light dragons knew about Corex and hated him. He had killed many dragons to protect himself, many of which other tribes loved. He was very powerful and had never lost a fight. Most of light did not appreciate him either, only his leader and mate Ice loved him. He was a obvious choice for deputy, it made Dark Unity angry most of the time.
The water leader also noticed Zane, one of Starlit Shine’s hatchlings. Starlit Shine had hidden the fathers identity, so know dragon knew whether or not Zane was actually Starlit Shine’s child. Know one challenged her though. Behind Zane stood Zack, a dragon Starlit Shine was similar to age to, and quite fond of. Could Zack be Zanes father? This puzzled Splashed Dream Lord.
There was no time to think now though, her clan was under attack! Her patrol and hunting parties were out and she was gathering her ground patrol ready to go. When she found the warriors they sneaked by the entrance. Zane and Zack were attacking a warrior each, no need to stop while Corex was attacking atleast 3. Starlit Shine was attacking a very strong warrior she did not recognize, and helping her tribemates. This warrior was Blake of course, he was granted with special fighting powers, he was Magi Malaine’s sister. Though, no one knew that.
All of Arcane was astonished at Light’s amazing fighting. They never had seen the peaceful clan fight and did not know of the clan’s strength. They thought Light neglected fighting, apparently not. All of Arcane was defeated except for Blake who had left the light leader to attack Corex. Starlit Shine helped Zack fly the injured Zane to Light’s camp.
Meanwhile, Slim and Ice’s parties were visible in the distance attacking the ground patrol. They were struggling attacking the strongest dragons of Arcane and Water but their number helped them.
Leaf and Core had each found a party. (Hunting and patrol.) Leaf’s party was having trouble with the patrol while Core’s party was mostly just sitting. Though the numbers were not very different, Jay Claw and Shallow Beauty were very powerful. Grizlo was a very respected powerful senior warrior too, and Yashone was young but determined none the less. He was becoming a fine warrior.
Back at the light camp Oak Heart was healing up Zane, and the few scratches that Zack and Starlit Shine had. As soon as she was well she called a announcement. “Earth has arrived at Arcane. While fighting my patrol saw them overhead. I believe Dark Unity’s patrol went there too. I want Ore and Glacier to find Swordigo and Oblivion’s patrol. Tell them it’s my order to have Oblivion take Swoop, Hawk, Fern, and Shade to Arcane as well.” Some dragons gasped. A order was a rare event from Starlit Shine. It meant that order was not attempted the lead, dragon would be exiled. Ore and Glacier set off quickly, not wanting to have to say goodbye to Oblivion.
Starlit Shine next sighed. And got Zack to gather them for she had more wants. “And, we want little Stormy and Crate. They are our hatchlings. We must prove to Arcane that they can’t take our hatchlings!” Glacier and Ore nodded. “Let them have Balloon and Fay if it’s too much of a hassle. Having them would be a good thing, to prove we can fight but Stormy and Crate are first priority.” Glacier and Ore set out after carefully being sure to have received the ‘ok to go’ sign from their leader.
To herself Starlit Shine muttered “I hope we can get Swoop’s hatchlings.” Dark Unity would be outrage day if they did not take this battle as a advantage to get his and his mate’s hatchlings. Even Dark Unity had enough care to be devastated when his hatchlings disappeared.
“I want Zane to rest while Zack guards in Ore and Glacier’s place. I will,” Starlit Shine was cut off by Corex leading a water party through the sky, almost all injured, while he looked scratch less. When they got closer Starlit Shine realized he actually had a big gash over his eye that would scar.
Starlit Shine looked into his eyes feeling betrayed then realized his plan, he was fighting them while flying them to the camp without them knowing! He was getting reinforcement.
The light leader beckoned her tail to the apprentice den. Zentite caught it and nodded before silently, racing away. Fish and Starlit Shine flew up while Zack stayed protecting Oak Heart’s den, and Zane.
The apprentices came and Light was able to defeat the Water patrol but it was tricky. After th epistolary had left, to Starlit Shine’s surprise and delight Dark Unity was leading a patrol with Arcane chasing after them. Dark Unity carried Crate while Oblivion held Stormy. Behind him a few other dragons were carrying Fay and Balloon. Fay had a look of curiosity and acknowledgement.
He will make a good warrior. Arcane was never known for being nice to their dragons. Balloon was not delighted nor unhappy. He just stood shocked and scared. He would most likely leave out of grief to meet his mother. That will split Fay’s loyalties... the leader predicted.
Starlit Shine, Zack, Fish, and Zentite grabbed the hatchlings and brought them to their empty nursery. “Lily Fire will guard here with her mentor, I will care for them.” The leader announced before giving Zentite a ‘get them’ look. In moments the mentor and apprentice were there guarding. The light nursery was small but cozy and hidden in the quietest apartment of the camp. It laid behind a tree by the food pile and was always good for hatchlings. Starlit Shine noticed all of the hatchlings understood what was happening to her delight. Only Balloon was unsure of his loyalties fortunately.
Outside of the nursery the Arcane patrol was fighting their way to the nursery, Light was winning but definitely not unwounded. Many dragons had gashes that would stay for months. Luckily Slim and Leaf’s patrols were returning as well as Swordigo’s. After a while all of the patrols were back and fighting. Earth was flying home and well, and things we’re not perfect. To her dismay when Starlit Shine came to gather Swoop to care for the hatchlings she saw something horrific. Leaf and Slim’s patrol were coming back at the time and Leaf was carrying Slim’s unmoving dead body. The leader walked on over and touched noses with the dead warrior. “You were a brave warrior. You did not deserve this death.” Before bringing Slim’s body to the front of Oak Heart’s den who gave a nod of acknowledgement before heading back into his den.
This wa son time for grieving, the clan would have a ceremony after the fight. Starlit Shine tried to not let her sadness take over her so she headed back into battle when she saw something even more awful. Gorn laying still. A apprentice should never need to die. Starlit Shine walker Dover and put her head to the brave apprentice’s body. She could hear a faint heartbeat. The leader deposisited the apprentice at Oak Heart’s feet who immediately got to work.
Next, the leader flew her way to Gorn’s parents Thorn and Fern who would be truly upset. Starlit Shine was unsure of whether or not the mate’s only hatchling would live. They had went through enough despair already and Gorn dieing would be too much. Gorn had had one littermate, Snowfall who had died only a few months into her life. A Nature dragon had tried to steal her, and Snowfall had disappeared on the way there, said to be dead.
As soon as the leader told them, Fern went ballistic. She bombarded Starlit Shine with questions immediately. “Is he okay? Will he live? I can’t let him go just yet? He will be fine right? He must live we will try of course? The clan will use precious herbs on him right? Will he be cared for? Will a warrior who does not contribute food get food? Will he have water to drink?” Starlit Shine had to admit it was highly annoying but she knew the mother’s love would have to stay for Gorn to stay. Starlit Shine was as honest as she could be while still being reassuring.
Thorn could sense the leader’s annoyance. “Let’s see for ourselves shall we?” Thorn asked, to Starlit Shine’s delight. The leader left the mates to continue the battle. As she left she was usprised and very delighted. The clan was filled with only Light dragons, Light had won!
Delighted Starlit Shine quickly checked the nursery to find 4 hatchlings tumblinging around. Letting out a sigh of relief she called a meeting.
“Gather ‘round, The Tribe Of Light. Our god is pleased, and our ancestors too. I ask that they approve of my choice as I say loyalty in our dragons. Lily Fire, Astaire, Griffin. You have trained hard to not only be a liver of light but be a true tribe member. In this previous battle you showed your loyalty to The Tribe Of Light, I ask no more than for you to be a loyal member who will fight for their life for our tribe. If you are willing to be more than loyal and do this task, then you are welcomed as a full warrior of The Tribe Of Light. Do you wish to stay and become a strong tribe member? “I do!” Lily Fire spoke, loud and clear, proud of herself. Astaire spoke next. “I do.” He spoke calm wisely. “I do.” Griffin said strongly bowing his head.
The leader continued the ceremony. “Then by Light Life, I present you as full warriors of The Tribe Of Light. I give a opportunity to change your identity. This will be your only opportunity of name change unless you become leader, or healer. Do you wish to change your name? If yes, then speak now. Silence. “Then Lily Fire, Griffin, and Astaire. You are now warriors.” The leader finished.
The clan congratulated the new warriors. Their mother Leaf hugged them tightly, apologizing for their father Slim dieing on their big day. “He will always be with us.” Leaf whispered.
Down in The Tribe Of Water, All Mighty Rivers Lord was rather angry at losing a battle. Especially against Light. Everyone knew Light preferred to talk out of things and be mellow, it was unlike them to start a battle and very unexpected to prove to be such skilled fighters. The worst part was that Arcane wa snow their enemy. They were very angered that they had sent out so many warriors that they could not protect their nursery. Light had taken back Stormy and Crate, and stolen Fay and Balloon!
Swoop was very mad to hear that her hatchlings had been giving new names, awful names; Gieser and Shrink, and had immediately changed them back.
Kareek was devestated and her mate Vortex was angered that Arcane was weak enough to let his hatchlings be stolen. At least they don’t know Shore is pregnant, and aging will sacrifice his life for his mate’s hatchlings. The hatchlings are safe! Thought Vortex.
Back in Light, Starlit Shine was not finished with her meeting. “Today not only did we experience true loyal tribemates fight well, but fight for their lives. Today brave Slim died in battle. Slim was a very brave warrior who never backed down from a fight. He was friendly and always helped his friends when they needed his help. Slim always followed orders and wants, he was not afraid of death, just afraid of exile. He was a true warrior to The Tribe Of Light, so I call to our god of light, and all of my and Slim’s ancestors to guide him to a better place.” Starlit Shine bowed her head respectfully to Slim’s for one last time. “For any who wish to sit with Slim, he will be buried in the morning, so he can sleep one last time with his tribe.
Down in Fire, chaos was just beginning. They were very weak, for they just recovered from sickness. This left them with few warriors. Only Fire’s leader Volcanic Love was not feeling dead. He was one of the only dragons who had not caught sickness. Only he, his loyal deputy madam Flame Shard, the beautiful healer Burnt Rose, Porcupine, Hope, Breath, Blazing Wind the former deputy, Slam, Bork, Fin and a few apprentices; Glass, Fury, and Burnt Sky remained (Burnt Sky was of course the deputy’s apprentice.). And a nursing mother Green Storm, who had been the Burnt Rose’s apprentice but changed her destiny to a warriors. Green Storm was lucky to still have her mate Fin. In the nursery, she had Morning’s hatchlings, who died, and her mate died. And Glow’s hatchlings who were on the same situation.
Morning had 2 hatchlings left. 3 had died. The 2 remaining were called Pluto and Scar. Glow’s hatchlings were all well but there were only 3 to begin with. This included Cactus, Rise, and Gaze. All of the hatchlings were very young, and Green Storm was expecting a large amount, how could the small clan keep so many young ones alive without letting the apprentices leave the camp? And to add to things, Hope, Slam, and Porcupine were all too hurt or still had traces of sickness to leave camp. Healers must never go on patrol and rarely go hunting. If they did go hunting it was just for them too! A leader was supposed to stay in camp in less to share with the tribe’s god or meet with other leaders. That left 4 souls to maintain the entire tribe! 4 dragons care for 20! There was no way that would happen!
The next day the clan woke up to find Slam dead. “Slam was a once a loner who did not care about the tribes. He was just a Fiery Friend. But one day he came asked to join. And he became a very useful tribemate.” The leader did not stop staring at her dead warrior. “He was a true tribe member to The Tribe Of Fire, so I call to our god of fire, and all of my and Slam’s ancestors to guide him to a better place.” Closing Slam’s eyes, Volcanic Love finally tore his gaze from Slam. If any wish to sit with Slam for one last day now would be the time to do so. Fin walked over to his old friend. Hope followed grief taking the better of her. “Why him! Why not me! He was the best boyfriend ever! I loved him so much.” A tear trickled down Hope’s face causing her to bury her head in her dead boyfriend. “I loved him...”
Flame Shard stepped forward showing her beautiful orange scales. “Breath, Blazing Wind, would it be too much to ask that you hunt?” Breath gave her a smile. “I can hunt if that’s what you wish.” “Of course! You might as well call it done!” Blazing Wind added. “Thank you.” The deputy replied.
“Bork, you and I will patrol if we food can be spared for us.” The deputy said turning to Bork. “Okay, noted.” Answered Bork.
About a hour passed until Breath and Blazing Wind came back. It was winter, there would be not enough food with a big tribe hunting. Volcanic Love came doen from ontop his den when the party returned. He was delighted at the amount, even though it could not feed the entire tribe. Hopefully the tribe could go on with so little food. It was plenty. But not enough.
Breath and the former deputy had managed to bring back 5 mouses, 1 deer, and a eagle. It would not feed many but it was quite a bit for the middle of winter, especially for such a small party.
Green Storm was given 2/3 of the eagle to keep herself, and all of the hatchlings well. The other portion of the eagle was for Burnt Rose. It was not much, but enough to stay strong. Volcanic Love and Flame Shard split half of the deer. This would keep both very well. Porcupine and Hope each were given 2 mice. They were quite young. Thur had become warriors about 6 months ago so this was enough for them to stay full. The other half of the deer was split in half, then split into thirds for the apprentices. The 4 of the deer left was split in half and the 8ths were given to Breath and Blazing Wind. The remaining mouse was for Bork.
Fin had refused to any, that way his mate could have plenty. He also did not want to eat in less he hunted it.
To stop his stupidity, Burnt Rose sent out Fin to hunt with her. It was very rude to refuse a healer, and Fin decided “why not?” He was rather hungry and Burnt Rose should of been given more food. Even if she was a terrible hunter, a little extra food would do her would be fine.
Fin was lucky. He found lots to eat. He found a mouse, a blackbird, and a fox. Fin decided to eat 3/4 of the fox, and leave the rest in the pile. Burnt Rose had gathered a pigeon, and a teeny tiny mouse. After the two had a ten together Fin went to check on his mate and go to bed.
The tribe woke up to bowls of pain. It was coming from the nursery! Burnt Rose sprinted form her den and immediately helped Green Storm. She was giving birth. The healer did her very best to calm her old apprentice. Green Storm was doing well and had 3 hatchlings out. One had died but she was not done yet. At the end of it all she had 7 hatchlings total, 2 dead. That had to be some kind of record!
Unfortunately a ridiculous amount of hatchlings was not needed at that moment. Fire had no allies but desperately needed thinking deeply, Volcanic Love tried to think of a few tribes that may help him. Ice? Light? Maybe Wind? The good thing was that all of those tribes were close by.
“Gather around now, I have a proposal. Luckily, Green Storm’s birth went well. We gained 7 future warriors today, and lost 2 out of the possible 9.” Many gasps of the insane number let out. “I propose that we ask Light, Wind, and Ice to be our allies. We will explain our situation as well as we can, without showing weakness. I will fly to Light. Burnt Rose will go to Ice, and Flame Shard will fly to Wind. Blazing Wind would guard our camp. Do I have your agreement?” The Tribe murmured quietly together. Blazing Wind spoke up. “Of course! Anything from our leader or for our hatchlings!” The tribe agreed. “Then I will set out.” Burnt Rose flew up and into the air towards the ocean. The wind against her scales. In about 45 minutes she had arrived. She headed towards the camp and landed in front of the camp. “Hello?” Burnt Ros spoked her head in the camp. Many curious gazes met her eyes until Frozen Flame the Ice leader motioned to her den.
“How can I help you, Burnt Rose is it?” The leader asked suspicion in her eyes. “Fire has had a rather awful fall. We lost many warriors though we can manage.” The Ice leader gave her a ‘get to the point’ look. “We have recently been blessed with many, many, hatchlings. We are having problems caring for so many young dragons, let alone the old ones after are terrible fight.” Frozen Flame nodded. “So you want us to adopt?” Asked the Ice leader. “No, no, no! We care for all of our hatchlings! We just need a little bit of help. Are you willing to ally with us? Remember many hatchlings mean many fine warriors, it will help you out sooner or later.” Finished Burnt Rose. “I see...”
After a moment the leader had decided. “Very well, Ice is on your side. Just don’t expect too much gratitude for this. But, since you seem to be in such a need take a few rabbits with you.” The leader pointed towards a big pile of food. It was rather tempting but Burnt Rose knew this was a test. She must refuse. “Thank you, but we can hunt for are own food.” The healer dipped her head. “Very well.” And the Ice leader pointed towards the exit of her camp. Burnt Rose nodded in acknowledgement and flew home.
Meanwhile, Volcanic Love was landing in the edge of The Tribe Of Light’s land. Light was large and would not welcome a leader flying into their camp. The leader waited and after a while a patrol found him. “Hello.” Said the warrior leading the patrol. The fire leader recognized this warrior as the Light deputy, Dark Unity. Behind him stood 2 other dragons. He recognized them as well, Fish, and Shade. They were both respected warriors. “May I speak to your leader?” Asked Volcanic Love. “Very well.” Follow me. Replied the deputy flicking his tail at Shade to say ‘check for more.’ And to Fish to say ‘alert the camp.’ Once the two warriors had left Dark Unity jumped on the leade rpinning him down. “What do you want?” The deputy demanded. Volcanic Love easily though the strong deputy off. “To speak to your leader.” He said walking towards the camp. “How do you know where our camp is? Have you been spying!” The deputy inquired. “Your camp is out in the open. There is no coverage form above, a hatchling could spot it.” Dark Unity snorted. If you say so. When they arrived Starlit Shine was waiting. “Welcome, my den.” Said the Light leader showing no expression.
Starlit Shine Flickr deer tail at him as if to say ‘whatcha want?’ “Recently, our clan has suffered the loss of many warriors. We will stay strong, but it will take time. We have many young hatchlings to join our clan which will soon make us very strong.” Volcanic Love stopped to express very. Starlit Shine nodded to say ‘go on’. “With all of these mouths who cannot feed themselves bring hunger though. We hatched 7 hatchlings today from one warrior.” The Light leader finally showed some expression, her eyes lit up with thought. “If you would become our ally now, we will be yours later.
After a while Starlit Shine replied. “Why though? We are a big tribe. We do not need help from another tribe. And I’m not sure if you are aware, but you are showing many vulnerable hatchlings to me. I suspect you are asking many tribes for help, but remember. Even if I ally with you, I won’t ally with your ally. Light has our allies, and we do not need any more. When Starlit Shine saw worry in the Fire leader’s eye she replied. “Do not worry, we do not wish for any more hatchlings, we have no quarrel with you. But we are not allied.”
This only helped a bit, as Volcanic Love flew away he started worrying more. What if no one would ally with Fire? What if they attack our tribe, what if we can’t protect our hatchlings? Luckily Flame Shard had worries too, ones of use.
When the deputy had landed in the Windswept Platuea, he was immediately questioned by Swiveled Grass the Wind Deputy. She wen ton every patrol and hunted with every party, she made sure everyone knew about her. “Hello Swiveled Grass.” Flame Shard said calmly, ignoring the fact that the party was huge. (6 dragons.)
It did not bother Flame Shard that the party was so big though, because that meant the camp would be small. Wind was a rather tiny tribe. This was about half their tribe gone. “Hello, Firey Glass is it?” Asked the deputy. “Rather close, Flame Shard.” Said the fire deputy friendly. “Well what do you want from Wind, Flame Shard?” Flame Shard could feel the entire patrol’s eyes on her. “I would like to see your leader.” Replied Flame Shard in her polite voice. “Leopard Fang is out hunting. I suppose I could grab her for you though.” Said Swiveled Grass. “Very well.” Replied Flame Shard. “Slither, come with me. I want Mist, Grid, Drelik, and Fok to stay here with madam Flame. The party nodded and waited for the arrival of their leader. The Fire leader found it strange that the healer was left to lead attentionally. Was Wind weak?
In about 15 minutes Leopard Fang had arrived. “Hello Flame Shard.” Said Leopard Fang dropping a Deer. Why would the Wind leader bring her prey with her? Anyone would of just left it for the rest of the party to take with them. Was she trying to show strength even in her small numbered tribe?
“Hello Leopard Fang.” Said Flame Shard having to stop his thoughts. “How are you?” She asked the leader casually. “Good thanks, you?” Replied Leopard Fang. “Good, glad to hear you are too.” Flame Shard said politely. “So, what do you want?” Leopard Fang inquired. The deputy did not like speaking in front of a huge party but did anyway. “Fire was wondering, do you have any allies?” Leopard Fang was a little surprised by this question but decided to answer it anyway. “Well no, we feel there is not need for allies if we can care for ourselves.” Replied the leader.
Flame Shard could tell that she was lying, Wind did not have allies, but they wished they had some. “Well Fire has been blessed with many hatchlings, who will grow into fine warriors but right now they are taking a lot of food to feed. We were wondering if you would like for these hatchlings to grows up and be able to fight for their clan, and allies. We were wondering if you would like to be one of those allies.”
The Wind leader obviously wanted to scream ‘yes’ but could not show any sign of weakness so waited a moment before replying. “Very well.”
After Fire’s leaderships had returned Volcanic Love started a meeting after hearing the replies. “Attentition everyone I have an announcement!” After quietness had begun the leader spoke. “As we all know, Ice and Wind have been allies for very long. We will join them and become a trio.” Excitement rose over the tribe. What the noise had died down Volcanic Love spoke again. “Light has refused our offer, but that does not matter. We do not need them, we are well with 2 tribes on our side.” Approval of the wise leader’s words spread through the clan. “We will fight with strength, we will fight for Slam.” The approval grew louder until it stopped.
Down in The Tribe Of Nature, Damp Moss the Nature leader was giving birth to hatchlings. Her deputy Overgrown Oak also her mate was very worried about her. She has lost 2 potential hatchlings and had no successes so far. It was her first litter and she too was very worried. Overgrown Oak did not know what to do, they were on hunting together with a warrior named Shaded Flower who had ran off her very hardest for the healer Flowers Fragrance.
After a while Flowers Fragrance finally arrived, her white glossy feathers covered in mud and dirt from hurrying. 3 hatchling shad died one survived, and only one more hatchling was coming. Flowers Fragrance tried her very bets to save the last hatchling and eventually the results were in. The hatchlings survived! There were 2 healthy hatchling snow apart of the tribe. One male. One female.
Misted Mossy is the female and Beak is the male. “Misted Moss? Not just Mossy? Or Misted? Why?” Asked Flowers Fragrance not approving of a two part name. “Because Misted Mossy is the propecy’s chosen hatchling. She will be Nature’s sage. But to the clan she is a healer.
“A sage? No... the concept of a sage died long ago. She will be our healer, but she will make peace among our tribe if you wish.
Damp Moss nodded in agreement before walking home with her newborn hatchlings. Misted Moss will be great. She decided.
Down in Arcane, the tribe was planning the most sacred day of the year. “Sacred Meet Of Hope” was beginning in a week or so. It was a day where all the tribes met in peace for one day, and one moon. They would discuss alliances, love, hope of new hatchlings, and rules of the tribes. Any exiles would happen on the day, and tribe swould vote if needed for a tribe to leave the land of sornieth or come.
It was the only day of the year apprentices were allowed out of their camp. Apprentices would fight for their clan. Death was welcome. Apprentice sod different tribe swould fight. Whichever tribe got the most enemy apprentices to forfeit or die would have all of the apprentices whom did not die or forfeit be made warriors upon the sacred day. They would be known as “Moon” or “Star” apprentices meaning they would gain this on their name depending on gender. This was a new rule decided the previous year, so currently no apprentices hels a “moon” or “star” name. Spider Glass was determined to become Spider Glass Moon. Surely a triple named warriors had or be very sacred? Storm, Lizard, Anoscope, and Mist also were very excited. If they became Star and Moon warriors they would they first to!
Meanwhile in Light, apprentices were training their very hardest. They really wanted to become Moon and Star warriors. Drake and Zenkou were training as littermates while Gorn was worried and sad about the situation. Gorn really wanted to become “Gorn Moon” or better. But he was still hurt! He was healing nicely and definitely would live but he would die if he did not forfeit. Yet, so,etching told Gorn dieing couragesly would be better than living weaker than his den mates.
If only he could be better quicker. “Oak Heart, could you heal me faster in any way? I really, really, want to become Gorn Moon!”
Oak Heart rose to her feet and sighed. “Gorn, it’s not like Zenkou and Drake are going to become “Zenkou Moon”, and “Drake Moon”. They aren’t nearly as powerful as you are, and you would struggle. You will win, trust me.” And she handed him a purple leaf. “It May look Poisonous and nauseating but you will be strong with it. Eat it.”
Unsure if the healer was trying to kill him or not he ate it. After all dieing courageously was better than living weaker than his densities, he said it himself! After a few moment she fell asleep. Gorn woke up feeling marvelous.
“I’m okay!” He said to Oak Heart who was playing around with herbs. “Yep, I’m glad.” She said smiling. “It either kills you, heals you, or gives you magical powers. It seems it gave you a magical power she said looking down at Gorn’s feet. “WHAT?” He said looking at his now blue, and frozen claws. “You can now walk on water, it will freeze it temporarily. And, whoever you touch with them with freeze forever.” Gorn stared at her scared of his power. “Don’t worry.” She added. “You have to say in your head, “Freeze magi freeze. You mustn’t fight me, or you shall freeze!” She looked like she had forgotten something. “And all of your claws must be dug into the person you wish to freeze. And remember, this is not a toy. You must only freeze when appropriate.
Don’t let anyone notice the blue. Breathe fire on your claws once a day. Right before nightfall. It will still freeze just not look frozen.” Gorn gaped at her. “What! I can’t burn myself! I’ll die!” Oak Heart shook his head making a clicking sound with his toungue. “No, you won’t hurt yourself, you are part ice now.”
Gorn stared at her sacred then walked away to train with Drake and Zenkou. To his surprise it was almost nightfall. He had forgotten that he slept when the ice took over. He followed the helpers instructions and went to his den. When nobody wa spooking he breathed on his claws. Nothing happened, no pain. But then they started turning normal colored. It was amazing, so amazing!
Back in Fire, the apprentices were training their hardest. Fury, and Glass were training together. Flame Shard however really wanted her apprentice to become Burnt Sky Star. Or Burnt Star. Or perhaps Sky Star. Or maybe something else. Whatever name she would receive she would definitely receive it. Flame Shard herself spent for time with her apprentice. She also wanted her apprentice to be able to catch prey. On Sacred Meet day, every deputy’s apprentice must attempt to catch prey on their first time out of camp. If they succeeded the tribe leader hould eat the prey with th either tribe leaders before the meet truly began.
Apprentices who caught prey would be made warriors at the meet. All ceremonies happened at the end of the meet that way even if a apprentice caught prey they could still be made a ‘moon’ or ‘star’ apprentice.
Down in Ice, Swift Beauty was training with her mentor, the deputy Bleak Ice. Bleak Ice wanted Swift Beauty to become Swift Star. She would love that name! Bleak Ice wondered if Starlit Shine would be forced to change her name so she would not be known as a ‘Star’ warrior. Bleak Ice also thought, how would a ‘star’ or ‘moon’ warrior be leader? Shine was required at the end of a light warrior’s name. Would the next Light leader be ‘Moon Shine,’ or ‘Star Shine’. They would have to right?
Swift Beauty was the only apprentice in Ice currently. They had no hatchlings or dragons who would mother at all. Swift Beauty was Frozen Flame’s daughter. No one knew of the other parent. Well there was Starry Night. She would need to change her name too. Thought Bleak Ice. Starry Night was a dragon who showed up one night. She did not deserve a two part name in The Tribe Of Ice so everyone called her Starry, since she claimed that Starry Night was her name previously.
Would she become Night? Thought the deputy. Starry had a mentor, Winter. Winter did train her like any other apprentice but Starry yet was not one. Bleak Ice was unsure of whether or not Starry would participate as an apprentice.
But the deputy’s thoughts were cut off. “Bleak Ice, could I go hunting with Yarrow, and Breeze?” Asked Fur, a rather respected warrior. Bleak Ice nodded. But before he could continue his thoughts Glazed Rose came. “Bleak Ice Storlek was injured during patrol. He went with Ferrik and Cano. Thur are fine but as healer I must ask you to send patrols to investigate. Also, you have not yet sent out the patrols. Yarrow, Breeze, Fur and Klen are the only ones out.” Said the gorgeous healer.
“Thank you Glazed Rose, what is Klen doing though? He did not ask for my permission before leaving.” Glazed Rose stared hard. Could Klen be breaking the tribe code? Ice warriors were not aloud to leave camp without Bleak Ice’s permission. “Klen told me he needed traveling herbs because he was going to Plague to send a message for you.”
Bleak Ice stared even harder than Glazed Rose. “WHAT? Plague is ages away! What would he need to do in secret?” Luckily for Bleak Ice, Klen was returning from camp. “Klen! Come here now!” Shouted Bleak Ice.
Bleak Ice led Klen to a hollow in the forest, close to camp but private. “What were you doing? And why did you not ask permission to leave!” Stammered the deputy pinning down Klen. “Don’t lie to me. It will bring worse consequence than the truth.” The deputy said. Klen sighed closing his eyes unable to see the deputy’s face when he spoke. “I was meeting a Plague dragon. I” But Klen was cut off. “WHAT! Why? Tell me! Now!” He gave Klen a ‘I mean business’ stare but of course Klen could not see it for he still had his eyes closed. “Look you don’t understand! Her name is Rasok. I am in love with her, when I wandered off when I was beginning being a warrior.” As Klen reminded the warrior of what happened only a few months ago Bleak Ice tensed.
“I was just hunting, I wanted to surprise the tribe with some very good prey when I saw her flying over our land. I flew up to question her and I caught her by surprise. She fell. I could not just leave her to die. So, I made her feel better, I made her live then questioned her. She said that she flying away form sornieth to somewhere better and I could not let her die. She said she was from Light. Her name back then being Snowfall. She said she did not like it so she changed it to Rasok, and pretended it was her birth name. Rasok was seemingly young. She said she had lived by the shore of our land for quite a while eating yuck, fish. I told her to stay and not go. I loved her. I did not want to see her go for we were similar in age, we could be mates. I told her to join me in Ice but she refused. She then knocked me out told me to never tell a soul, and I thought, that she had flew away from sornieth. But then when I was patrolling with Alighya the other day I saw a dragon down in the Wastelands who looked like her silver and gold scales. I told Alighya to go home and that I would hunt a bit. I then flew far, and far until I reached who I thought was Rasok. It was her I soon realized! But she had made home in Plague. Then today I decided I needed to see her and talk to her again. So I set out and she apologized and said that she too loved me. She wanted to fly away from sornieth and meet me at the sacred meet. She told me after the meet we would get a new home.”
Klen then opened his eyes and gazed into Bleak Ice’s glare. “You may stay with Ice or go with her. But if you wish to just stay until Sacred Meet. Go now.”