Hopebringer's Secret

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==Hopebringer's Secret==
===Chapter 1===
Hopebringer was a dragon who noticed things. 
The way the NightWIngs hated dragons who looked different from them, the way a dragon named Moonwatcher always seemed to be on an adventure, the way a hybrid named Peacemaker and his mother, Hope, seemed to pop out of nowhere. She wished she went to Jade Mountain Academy, like her sister. Mindreader. Maybe she could find dragons like her. Dragons who were curious. 
Of course, curious wasn't always a good thing. Curious meant she could and probably would get in trouble. Curious was the reason why she was following Queen Glory to the rainforest. Or so she thought.
If Hopebringer ever wrote a book about her life, she would include a clear warning about not going into the rainforest at nightime. There were vines everywhere, waiting to fall on unsuspecting dragons, potentially giving them away to Queen Glory. 
Suddenly, she heard talonsteps ahead. She looked up, and saw Queen Glory climb into a treehouse with her bodyguard, Deathbringer. Cautiously, she flew up to the tree house. For what seemed like an eternity, she was out in the open. When she saw the leaves once more, she ducked behind the trees. 
"Deathbringer, this is my THINKING SPOT." said the queen, annoyed. 
"You can as easily get ambushed here as anywhere else." he retorted. 
"Or is it because you have a crush on me?"
'Ahah! So you admit it!"
"I did not. You just did."
"I did not either. Also, you literally have a stack of Glorybringer fanfiction in one of your cabinets."
"Those were jokes, Sunny wrote them."
They were in your clawriting."
Hopebringer practically see the gears in Glory's head turning.
"I copied them so I could make a ship called the SS Glorybringer and burn it with the fanfictions on board."
"Quite elaborate. Also, I didn't see anything with Sunny's clawriting."
"They were in a different place!" 
"Then show them to me. "
"Fine. But then.. you won't get to follow me for a day."
Glory flew out, her scales red. Hopebringer quietly began to spread her wings out, preparing to follow. As Glory flew out, she relaxed. 
"Okay, come out, whoevers there." 
Hopebringer felt a jolt of pure panic ripple through her. She couldn't get caught! Who knew what would happen?
But she knew that if she hid, she'd be in more trouble. She took a deep breath and flew out. 
=== Chapter 2 ===
Hopebringer was surprised at Deathbringer's expression. It was not angry. It was not confused. It was....amused. 
"Why were you here? That's top-secret business we were talking about." Deathbringer said.
What was he trying to do? Make her feel guilty so she wouldn't come back?
"Right. Top secret. Arguing about fanfictions is a bit embarrassing, I guess. But important royal business? No way." she retorted. Maybe if she was funny, she wouldn't be punished.
"I like you." he said. That was good, right?
"Here's a deal. You stop Glory from weaseling her way out of this, and I'll grant you something." he offered.
Hopebringer liked the sound of that. It meant she could go places her parents would never let you go. And Deathbringer could assure them that she would be safe. 
"Okay. Follow me." she said.
They rose up above the trees, and flew in the direction that Glory had went in. Soon, they saw the peak of Jade Mountain in the distance. Deathbringer suddenly angled his head to a figure in front of them. Hopebringer's heart sped up. It was Glory. 
"Stay here." she hissed. Deathbringer was still watching her amusedly, as if he wasn't sure her plan would work but was willing to give it a shot. She ran up to Glory. 
"Hi!" she chirped. 
"What in the three moons are you doing here? You look like a Jade Mountain student, but I didn't send you here." 
"I'm going next year." she said. Hopebringer was sure about that. She was five, and next year she was pretty sure her parents would let her go. "And I was bored."
"That doesn't mean you can fly to Jade Mountain!" Glory said sternly. 
"What are you doing here?" she retorted.
"None of your business." Glory said. 
"I might tell Deathbringer!" she sang.
"He's not here, is he?" Glory looked around suspiciously. "Well, if you must know, I'm getting Sunny to write some fanfiction."
Hopebringer smiled. Her plan had worked. 
"Hello, Glory!" Deathbringer said. 
Hopebringer's smile faded at the look on Glory's face. She had not thought this through. Her curiosity has gotten her in trouble. 
"Deathbringer." Glory said coldly.
"I heard every word, thank you." he said, still grinning. 
"I'm just going to go now." she said, and leapt into the air, not wanting to get chewed out by the queen.
=== Chapter 3 ===
The next day, the rainforest was buzzing. With no way to deny the idea of her having a crush on Deathbringer, Glory has finally admitted that she had a crush on him. There wee rumors going around that the RainWings had planned a wedding. 
The NightWings, on the other hand, were conflicted. While they welcomed the idea of having some representation, some of the most anti-RainWing NightWings objected to the idea of mixing NightWing blood with RainWIng blood. Hopebringer herself had no objections and felt a surge of pride that she has helped. 
Hopebringer knew that she could cash in on her reward now, when everyone was busy gossiping. She decided to go to the treehouse, and hope to the three moons that Deathbringer was there instead of Glory. 
Quietly, she tiptoed out of the village. Her parents were used to her going outside to study plants and animals, so they would assume that's where she went. Later, Glory probably would explain the truth. 
She followed the path to the tree house, careful to avoid making any sound. There was the tree house, perched the branches. She let out a sigh of relief, knowing her memory hadn't failed her. 
"Well, if it isn't our NightWing," a voice said. 
Hopebringer whirled around. It wasn't Deathbringer. It was Glory. 
"H-hello, your majesty," Hopebringer stammered. 
"What are you doing here? And more importantly, are you trying to get yourself punished?" asked Glory. 
"Wait up!" called a voice. Both Hopebringer and Glory whirled toward Deathbringer.
"Did you tell her?" Hopebringer asked.
"Tell me what?" Glory said sharply.
"Nothing," said Hopebringer quickly. Of course Deathbringer hadn't told Glory that he tricked her!
"Deathbringer, tell me or I will punish you creatively and effectively," she said.
"I may have promised her that if she could catch you lying, I would grant her a wish," he admitted.
"Really? You told a young dragonet that they could have something from you?" she asked.
"All I wanted was to have your permission to go wherever I wanted. I'm only a couple of years yunger than you, and you've traveled across the continent!" Hopebringer interjected.
"Yes. And I would love to see your parent's reaction to that." Glory said. 
"You could put some guards on me," Hopebringer suggested. 
"Perfect! Deathbringer, yougo with this dragonet to guard her." Glory said firmly. 
"But what about you, Your Majesty?" Deathbringer asked.
"I can take care of myself. " Glory said. There was no point arguing. 
=== Chapter 4 ===
The next day, Hopebringer jolted awake and tiptoed to the hut's entrance. Her parent were asleep, and she was keeping it that way. WHo knew what would happen if they found out early?
Through the rainforest, to the treehouse. Deathbringer was waiting there with a sulky expression on his face. 
"I have a deal for you," she said. SHe had no idea why she was stirring up more trouble, but having Deathbringer along with her wouldn't end well. 
"Like your deals worked so well last time," he said. All the same, he listened. 
"That wasn't my fault. Besides, should you follow me if you can follow Glory? You know you want to," she countered. 
"You have a point there," he admitted. "But why don't you want me following you."
"Because you'd do more harm then good, and scare away all the animals with your stomping," she said bluntly. 
"I do not stomp. I am graceful," he muttered, but all the same, he flew off, presumably to stop Glory. 
Hopebringer smiled. It was time to get moving. 
Three hours later, she was soaring near the Sand-Ice border. She had taken one of the tunnel there. She was going trans-continental. 
As she swooped down, into a clearing slowly, a sudden bird's cry made her look up. There! There were dragons. But not like any Hopebringer had seen before. These dragons were like butterflies, with four wings instead of two, and colorful as any RainWing. At the front, were two dragons who has four wings, but these looked like dragonfly wings, and they were both yellow and black. And mixed in among them were dragons with the normal two wings, but they had leaf-shaped wings, and were dark green. These dragons were alien. And Hopebringer had to learn about them. This was far more interesting then animals.
=== Chapter 5 ===
Hopebringer soared down to the dragons. Why were they all looking at her like she was a goddess? She was pretty sure there were two SeaWings in the crowd, and they weren't being treated like royalty. 
There was one dragon who didn't look amazed. Hopebringer flew up to him. \
"Hi, I'm Hopebringer!" she said. 
"I'm Swallowtail," he replied. 
"Want to fly down to that tree?" she asked. 
"Sure," he said, giving her a confused glance but flying down. "I was planning on leaving anyway."
"Why?" she asked, confused. "Your whole tribe is there."
"I'd rather have a home for myself," he said. "I can do what I want and no one will stop me."
"But don't you want a life? Don't you want to something besides stare out the window day after day?" she asked. Don't you want friends?
"Who said anything about not having friends? I just want to be independent," he said. 
"Being independent means that friendship won't come easily," she said. If you push someone away as soon as they offer to help you, how will you ever make friends?
"Well, that is incorrect. Boom! I'm friends with you, Hopebringer," he said.
"Well than, as a friend, I can take you to a town called Possibility. You'll probably be able to settle in there," she said. 
"Really? Thanks!" Swallowtail said, beaming. 
"How old are you?" she asked. 
"I'm seven. An legal adult, so rest assured, you are not taking a dragonet to a potentially dangerous town," he said. 
"Well, can you survive?" she asked. "Maybe I can visit you! I'm pretty sure that I made a deal with my future king that I could go wherever I want." 
"Well, drop by if you ever happen to come near this "Possibility" of yours," he said. 
"Follow me," she said, and she soared off to Possibility.
=== Chapter 6 ===
Hopebringer was certain she could see the town of Possibility was ahead. 
"Okay, so you are what again?" she asked. 
"A SilkWing," said Swallowtail. 
"Okay. I think I might need to make a little sign saying 'I'm a SilkWing'. After all, no one has seen a dragon with four wings," she said. 
"Shut up," he said, grinning. 
"And, there it is! What I think is Possibility in all it's glory. I may have never gone here before," she said. 
"Wow. I'm so happy I have such an experienced dragon as my guide," he said. 
"You're the one who wanted to go to Possibility after you literally just arrived. I'm being heroic and noble," she retorted. 
"Heroic and noble. Definitely. Quite the average hero, you. " he teased. 
Hopebringer avoided answering by swooping down into the town. "Time to give Possibility a heart attack," she said, grinning, 
"Why, yes. I love giving dragons heart attacks," he said. 
Hopebringer's talons landed on the ground with a thump. She heard Swallowtail's a minute later. She beckoned with her wing for him to follow her, and led him through the streets of Possibility. 
Hopebringer wasn't quite sure she had followed the right way, but she was pretty sure she could find a place for Swallowtail. Finally, she stopped at an hotel. 
"See there? Help Needed," she said, pointing at a sign. "All you have to do is be a patrol and make sure no one breaks in."
"That sounds great. I always wanted to beat up dragons." Swallowtail said. 
"Well, great! You get too," she retorted. 
The manager was a grumpy old RainWing, which made Hopebringer's jaw drop open in suprise. 
"Bye!" she called as Swallowtail was going inside for a job interview. She was heading home. 
==== Chapter 7 ====
Hopebringer was terrified. 
When she arrived home, she had promptly been escorted by an also terrified Deathbringer, who had apparently been caught in the act by a very noisy dragonet named Lily, who had yelled "Hey, Deathy-bringy" upon seeing him. 
"So, how long do you think I'll be punished?" she asked Deathbringer.
"Who knows? Be glad Glory isn't putting you in prison," Deathbringer replied. 
There was her hut, which usually felt warm and safe. Now it didn't. Her mother, Dreamfinder, and father, Skyholder did not look pleased. At all. 
"16 HOURS. 16 HOURS since Glory told us that you were not studying plants, but instead HEADING OFF TO the OTHER SIDE of Pyrrhia," Dreamfinder said furiously.
"I'm completely fine?" she tried. 
"I do not care if you are COMPLETELY FINE, it's what could of happened to you that concerns me!" Dreamfinder yelled. 
"I'm sorry?" she said weakly. 
"See, honey, she said sorry, maybe you should stop yelling now?" Skyholder tried. 
"SORRY DOES MOST DEFINITELY NOT CUT IT YOUNG LADY!" Dreamfinder ranted. 
"But mother, I made a new friend. He's really nice and independent and he's a SilkWing!" she said. 
"A Silk-what-now?" her mother asked, her rage dimming down. 
"A SIlkWing! They have four wings and are really beautiful and can spin SILK!" she explained. 
"More tribes? Goodness gracious, the moons know we have enough of them as it is," Dreamfinder said. "Wait, is this new friend a boy?" 
"Yes, but I'm not in love with him. Besides, you would have had the same concerns with literally everyone. I'm pan, remember? I'm literally gender-blind," Hopebringer said. 
"Yes, honey, but we're used to girl-boy pairings. We're not perfect, and even though we accept you, we're used to the idea of you and a boy." Skyholder said. 
Glory cleared her throat. "May I speak?" Skyholder and Dreamfinder nodded, and Glory continued. "This dragonet has lied to me on multiple occasions, broke the rule of going outside once, and probably has a brain defect of some kind to think that she wouldn't be caught. However, she has a brain, and I think she would be well pressed to use it. You do remember the incident when she managed to find a herb that could cure a rare sickness? We took it as luck, but one of my healers later talked to her and discovered she had run tests. I have been considering this possibility for some time. You have a great chance of becoming a biologist, my friend. I know someone in Possibility, Meerkat, who knows a RainWing, Lemon, who's daughter is looking for an apprentice. After a one-month punishment, you could easily learn a bit there. If it's all right with your parent's, of course." 
"But what about Jade Mountain Academy?" she asked. "Also, did you say Lemon?" 
"Yes, I said Lemon." Glory said impatiently. "As for JMA, you can still go there. You still need to learn." 
"But Lemon is the name of the RainWIng that runs the hotel that Swallowtail is working at!" she said excitedly. 
"Who's Swallowtail?" Glory asked. 
"A SilkWing!" Hopebringer said excitedly. 
"Honestly, at this point, I don't want to know and I don't care." Glory said. 
"Please, Mother?" she asked. 
"Hey, what about me?" Skyholder protested. 
"You too, Father!" she said hurriedly.
"Well, it sounds nice, and it's certainly better than sneaking out, and she is five...Okay, Hopebringer, you can go," Dreamfinder said. 
"I agree," put in Skyholder.
Hopebringer stared at them. She was going to become a scientist. And she could visit Swallowtail, a interesting friend. 
She did the only normal thing. 
"YES! BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! I CANNOT WAIT! CAN I GO NOW!" she screeched at the top of her lungs.
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