Sunspire

It was always my job to guard the gates of our city. I did it all day, and slept close to them at night. My intimidating size and thunder always scared off enemies while making those that live inside the walls feel safe.

But that one night... where Xalic asked me to leave the gates open... it scared me. Leaving them open. Allowing the enemy to enter. Though the city had been evacuated and there were soldiers everywhere, I felt very afraid. What if the White Wildclaw decided to burn this place down? At first I resisted the order, but gave in once I got an explanation.

"We know this city better than them," Xalic had told me, "We built it with our own claws. It gives us a great advantage. We know every nook and cranny of this place."

I still felt unsure, but complied. I was then told to head to the pyramid to guard the dragons hiding there. But as I left the city, I saw a light rapidly heading towards me. I flashed my thunder to try and scare them, but they kept coming. Soon, I saw who it was. The Green Wildclaw. He spoke in a ancient language I understand very well- a series of cries, growls, and other noises.

It’s at dawn! At dawn!

The repetition of 'at dawn' stuck to me as a backed away. He continued, running at me.

At dawn!

"What do you mean 'at dawn?' What's going to happen?" I asked frantically, still backing away.

The attack, idiot. Can't listen to me, can ya? Hm?

"Well sorry..."

Be useful and bring me in. And don't let the red one see me.

I picked him up and placed him on my horn. His scales were cold, and it sent shivers down my spine, causing my fins to shake. I then dashed back into the city and instantly ran into Feros, the red and gold Imperial. He recognized the Green Wildclaw and growled.

"You... are with him?" Feros hissed, glaring at me.

It doesn't matter, stupid, just let her pass. I need the desert ghost. Rattle.

"Rattle's in the palace with Tai. Y-you know Tai's going to kill you if he sees you, right?" Feros laughed. The Green Wildclaw rolled his eyes.

I'm not worried about him. I just don't want the red one to see me.

I didn't even wait for Feros to respond, I just started heading up to the palace. When I got there, the Green Wildclaw fell silent. The doors creaked open. Tai was still in bad shape, so he wasn't going to fight. Rattle was sitting beside him. The two looked at me the moment I entered. Rattle was quiet. Tai hissed. He had noticed the Green Wildclaw standing on my head.

"You brought HIM here?" Tai roared, spreading his wings, "If I could stand… I would tear you both to shreds!"

"Why did you bring him?" Rattle asked with a sigh. The Green Wildclaw jumped off my head. He landed on his feet, spreading his wings to balance himself.

The White Wildclaw has been talking about you.