Moonlark

"Dragons need saving. You're the key to fixing their problems. Remember if you can't fix a problem, you can't save another anyone. And if you can't save anyone, then you're nothing but a failure." -Moonlark's Mantra
Moonlark is a non-binary NightWing dragonet and the main protagonist of Frozen Nights. She has no NightWing powers, however has scales that were enchanted to protect her from freezing to death. She was adopted and raised by an IceWing prince (Frigid) when she hatched. She's the descendent of Noirscales.
Moonlark is currently attending Skystone Academy and is the NightWing dragonet of the Lazulite Winglet. 
==Appearance==
Moonlark is a tiny and thin dark gray NightWing dragonet with a faded gray underbelly and wings. Her horns are a light shade of gray and she has heterochromia eyes, one light blue and the other light purple. Instead of the normal star scattered scales that most NightWings have, Moonlark has a dark crescent blue moon with a small scattering of light blue star scattered scales on the inside of her wings instead. She has a quiet, soft spoken voice. She is described to be at least a head smaller than Kinkajou from the Wings of Fire Graphic Novel and looks like she will shatter into a million pieces. She typically wears a pouch and steampunk goggles. 
==Personality==
Moonlark’s personality type is INFJ-T as well as being an introvert (however, many believes she’s an extrovert). She’s a compassionate peacemaker who can be a deadpan snarker if pushed around too much, but is usually very kind, as well as smart and level headed. She’s also hardworking, and is unable to rest until she finishes whatever task she’s doing. Moonlark is also a follower, and will willingly follow you around (she has her standards however).
However, despite always smiling and trying to cheer others up, her happiness is a facade as Moonlark is constantly stressed out and anxious, afraid that others wouldn’t like her true self, making her hesitant to open up to others due to her severe lack of self esteem. So she plays pretend, acting like she’s always happy, even going as far as to hiding her own tears just so she won’t appear weak. She also can’t handle loud noises and large crowds as she will mentally freeze up. She is also easily startled. Also, don’t tap her on the back without her knowing she will either scream or slap you. 
Moonlark is also extremely altruistic, always helping others without the thought of personal gain, but out of the concern of others, which is why others like her. Unfortunately, her altruism is one of her greatest weaknesses as it's the reason why she’s taken advantage of a lot.
==Back Story==
When Moonlark was an egg, she was discovered by an IceWing Animus named Prince Frigid. Instead of killing the egg, Frigid chose to spare her egg, allowing Moonlark to hatch. When she hatched, Prince Frigid decided to name her Moonlark and decided to raise her as his own in secret. These two dragons loved each other, however, Moonlark was always confused of why her scales looked different from her "father's". Eventually Prince Frigid enchanted Moonlark's scales so she would never freeze to death, as well as immunity to Frostbreath, in hopes of bringing her to his own kingdom one day. 
When Moonlark was brought to the kingdom at the age of one, she was attacked by a couple of IceWings, scaring her. Frigid, realizing the danger he put her in, escaped with the dragonet. A few months later, the two of them were in traveling in the Sand Kingdom when they were attacked by NightWings. Frigid hides Moonlark before facing the NightWings by himself, which resulted in his death. Moonlark was devastated by this and fled, angry at her tribe, but also confused, as she looked like them. 
== Biography ==
=== Skystone Academy ===
In present time, Moonlark enrolled as a student to the Skystone Academy as the NightWing student of the Lazulite Winglet. She is assigned a cave with Kalahari and Cyanite 
== Relationships ==
=== Gecko ===
Moonlark and Gecko are seen as complete opposites. When they first met, Moonlark was frightened by Gecko because of his amount of energy he displayed. Moonlark noted in her notebook that Gecko wasn't like most RainWings, as he would reject his Sun time for more energetic hobbies. Moonlark was the one who defended Gecko when a SkyWing called him a "Lazy RainWing". After that, the two of them grew close to each other.
=== Princess Cyanite ===
Cyanite is one of Moonlark's clawmates. The two of them are considered to be best friends. With Cyanite even choosing Moonlark to be one of the three dragonets to come with her to confront her mother. Cyanite would also protect Moonlark from dangers. Cyanite also doesn’t tell on Moonlark’s nightly expeditions to meet Nightstar,
=== Prince Dolphin ===
Prince Dolphin and Moonlark, due to being the youngest members, bonded with each other. Sometimes they would talk about how they felt mistreated because of their age. Despite Dolphin being a year older, he doesn't treat her like a little dragonet. He is the sole reason why Moonlark started to come out of her shell and finally speak to her fellow Winglet. 
=== Kalahari ===
Kalahari was Moonlark's other clawmate. Unlike Cyanite, Kalahari despised Moonlark. This is caused due to Moonlark mishearing her name as Calamari. Kalahari is usually seen mocking Moonlark because of her differences, even going as far as to threaten the younger dragonet, until Cyanite intervenes. Afterwards, after trying to kill some of the students, Kalahari was expelled from the academy, with Moonlark feeling a sense of relief but dread. 
=== Cryo ===
At first Cryo disliked Moonlark until he realized that she was raised by an IceWing Prince, saying that she was cool for a NightWing. These two have a mutual respect for each other.
=== Sedge ===
These two are in the same Winglet, but don't interact with each other. However it's mentioned that they're on good terms.
=== Prince Frigid ===
Prince Frigid took care of Moonlark from the start, even going as far as to enchant her scales to keep her safe from the cold. Moonlark loved Frigid dearly and was always with him no matter what. When Frigid was killed, Moonlark was devastated and has frequent night terrors of his death.
=== Princess Phoenix ===
Moonlark disliked Phoenix due to her almost burning her scrolls, stating that fire does not mix well with paper or ice. However, throughout the first book, she warms up to Phoenix and later sticks up for Phoenix when she gets framed for a crime. When Phoenix runs away, Moonlark is one of the few dragonets who is willing to go search for her. 
=== Noirscales ===
Noirscales is Moonlark's ancestor, and at first, the two were on good terms. 
== Quotes ==
"Why don't I look like you?"
"Frigid...? G-get up, we have to go now before they regroup! Frigid? W-wake up please! Come on! Please get up!… father?”
"I'm a two year old, not a baby."
"I think it's Calamari,"
"No, but writing seems to be no problem and I brought all those scrolls for no reason at all.
"I wonder if we're in a story, hey! Maybe there's a wiki page about me?"
"How many fish are in the sea? How many grains of sand is in the Sand Kingdom? How many eggs did Queen Coral produce? Be more specific please."
"Enchanted scales, pretty cool right?"
== Trivia ==
* Moonlark's scales were enchanted to handle the cold weather as well as Frostbreath
** However, Moonlark's fire is weaker than normal due to this
** She also can’t plunge into freezing cold water and frost breath that’s shot into her mouth will still freeze her insides
* She was adopted by an IceWing Prince
* She's a confirmed descendent of Nightclaws
* She's the youngest POV in the Talons of Hope series at the age of 2
* Moonlark the smallest member of the Lazulite Winglet
* She wants to become a writer when she's older
* She's left-taloned
* Moonlark is an extremely fast and voracious reader
* She's terrible at combat
* She has trouble identifying her emotions
* Moonlark uses she/they pronouns, however, uses she/her pronouns primarily
* Until she met Cyanite, Moonlark had a friendless background
* Moonlark tends to break the fourth wall
* She has a crush on Nightstar 
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