THE CALLING

The Calling
this fanfic is by parrotthedragon!
PROLOGUEQueen Ruby
Queen Ruby was curled on her throne when it happened. She was reading the daily reports, (more like complaints, in her opinion) when a wiry NightWing burst into the throne room, followed by three, scrambling guards, yelling and spitting fire. "My queen!" The NightWing threw himself in front of the throne, his face smashing into the stone floor painfully. "What is the meaning of this?!" Ruby demanded, plumes of angry smoke wafting from her flaring nostrils. The guards struggled to a stop, their expressions calming. "This NightWing demanded to see you, for an 'emergency'—" One of the three hissed, her face curled in disgust at the NightWing. "—But, we told him you were busy. And he didn't listen!" she spat, throwing her wings out. "I told you, Buzzard, if it's an emergency, let them in." Ruby said, disappointed, but calmer. She waved a talon and the guard huffed and threw one last look at the NightWing before sweeping out of the room with the others. "So, what is your business?" Ruby sighed. The NightWing looked up, his face pure terror. "I was o—out flying, by the Delta Spray River, when those—those—HYBRIDS attacked!" He yelped, throwing his talons in the air. Oh, not this. Ruby knew about the other queens making hybrids illegal. They were vicious, killing any hybrids, hybrid parents, and even smashing the eggs. She was one of the only queens who refused, including Queen Glory who was brutally murdered by the NightWings she was harboring. Dragons, specifically IceWings and NightWings, protested on her kingdom borders, which caused Ruby's high defenses. "I have made announcements. I am not going to be included in your war. I am neutral, I will not help either side." Ruby's voice dripped with ice. The NightWing's face changed to anger, his snout curling and his dark eyes narrowing. "You must! Look at this!" He flared a wing out, pointing at a large gash. "The hybrids did this? How—how many? Certainly there can't be groups…" Ruby thought aloud, twirling a necklace with her talons. "Gah! It's a revolution! I thought you knew!" The NightWing exclaimed, throwing his wings out in rage. "Of course…" Ruby growled. Of course. This is what dragons do. But, how many are there alive!? The NightWing watched her, as he folded his wings in. "I can't join this…" Ruby shook her head. The NightWing hissed. "War it is…" he growled under his breath. Ruby looked at him, motioning guards to grab him. "What did you say?" Ruby demanded as he struggled. "Queen Stargazer demands you join! If not, war!" He yelled, roaring, and thrashing. A spy. Of course. Ruby sat up, her face grim. "If we join this, if we kill these…hybrids, will my kingdom will be granted safety?" she asked, narrowing her eyes. The NightWing nodded quickly. "Yes! The vermin will be gone, and peace can reign over Pyrrhia." He grinned. "What about those…refugees?" Ruby asked. The lost continent dragons. Five years ago, all of Pyrrhia was in chaos over this. However, they managed to calm down, and the SilkWings and LeafWings moved to the old Night Kingdom. The NightWings weren't overjoyed. The NightWing in front of her growled. "They made them illegal as well. Those…LeafWings…are smart." He said, waiting. Ruby sighed and stared at the ceiling above her. She knew she was much more at a risk, being neutral than being on the most powerful side, no matter how ridiculous it was…"Fine. I grant my troops to your cause in exchange for safety and the protection of my kingdom." The NightWing grinned."Amen."
1Camelspider
Destiny sucked. It felt like some big dragon was bossing you around. "DO THIS! SAVE THE WORLD!" Or, in Camel's case, "DIE!" Camel was a hybrid. It wasn't exactly obvious, but she was. RainWing and SandWing, in fact. The laziest tribe, and the most dangerous, combined. Pathetic. Camel kind of wished she was an IceWing, or just a SandWing, or even one of those LeafWings. But, no. She had to be a RainWing hybrid. Even though she was the way she was, it didn't stop her from being a good leader, if anything, it helped. She did start a hybrid revolution that spanned across all of Pyrrhia. "Camel?" Camelspider shook herself. "Oh, Seagrape, it's you." She turned to face the pale yellow and green hybrid. He was a SandWing hybrid, like her, but he was a SeaWing. His dark green scales seemed to disappear in the dim light. "Any news?" Camelspider was overlooking the map, figuring out any possible attacks they could plan on the NightWing group, the Mooneyes. "Nope. They are protecting their base too well." she replied. Those stupid assassins/creeps… "You're frustrated." Seagrape stated. Not asking, telling. "I'm ALWAYS frustrated." Camel snapped, earning an eye-roll from Grape. "I know…" He said, looking away. "—But. Any way we could break in? It's just a camp!" Grape exclaimed, hope and fear in his voice. Camel growled. "Their 'camp' has upgraded. Better defenses. They know we are spying." She flicked her yellow tail. Seagrape looked at her again. "How? We've been so careful…" he muttered. "Sometimes, even being careful isn't good enough!" Camel flared her wings, roaring in frustration. She exhaled and calmed down after seeing Seagrape's face. "I don't know what to do either, okay?" Grape reassured. "You're not the only one." Someone approached the long, cavern hall. Talons scraped on stone as they turned, entering the room. "Ah, Camel." The dragon said. "Oh, Snapdragon." Camel blurted. He was the PERFECT hybrid. SkyWing, and LeafWing, and he was useful too. His specks of red scales glinted in the torchlight, making it look like he was covered in blood. "Did I interrupt any important meetings?" Snapdragon asked. His eyes flicked between the two. "No, just useless planning." Camel spat. Snap cocked a brow. "Mooneyes?" "Mooneyes…" Grape nodded, flicking his tail. "Those worms don't give up, I'll say that…" Camelspider groaned. "Well, as head of defense, I say we attack, with all of our firepower." Snapdragon smirked. Camelspider laughed. "Okay, first of all, you aren't head of defense, you're head of troops and recruiting." Snap sighed but still smirked. "Okay, okay…" Snapdragon shook his head. "So, when do you think we can—" Then they all heard yelling. LOTS of yelling. Screaming came from the halls. "Seagrape, what is—?" "On it." Seagrape rushed out of the room. Dust floated down from the ceiling as large sounds erupted from above them. Bombs.
2Strider
Strider never would have thought destiny chose him. All his life he had been hidden by his parents, along with another SeaWing hybrid, who's egg was found by his mother when she was gathering seaweed. They lived in a small, seaside cave, that had a small group of rooms and huts nestled inside. It was cozy, to say the least, but Strider loved it. The ocean breeze filled his lungs as he stepped out, to the entrance of the cave. Midnight swim. Strider unfolded his four, large wings, and jumped into the water. It felt just WONDERFUL, having the cool water run over his scales, and the bubbling currents rush around him, as Strider whirled around, letting his eyes adjust to the dark ocean deep. Eventually, he saw his favorite place; a small cavern that led to an underwater glowworm cave. Aha! Might as well… Strider pumped his wings, and kicked over to the crevice, squeezing between the rocks, and nestling a dark corner. Hmm, alright, now where is—AAAH! Strider felt a dragon crash into him, accidentally slamming Strider into the wall. "Hefbfhmhdm!" He tried to yell, but yelling wasn't exactly easy underwater. He whirled around and saw a small, mint SeaWing. But, they had frills?! "Ohbhp, tidphb" He choked through the water, to his sister, who flickered her glowing scales happily. Hey Strider! Did I scare you? Tide asked in aquatic. Strider grumbled, and nodded, flashing his own scales, which were fewer than a normal SeaWing's. Yes. Tide looked proud. HAH! I scared strider! I scared strider! She mocked. Strider laughed and rolled his eyes. Yes! Tide looked down into the dark tunnel, above them. Where does that go? She flashed. Follow, Strider replied, heaving himself up, and into the hole. Tide hesitated but followed behind. Stringer felt his way down the dark tunnel, before feeling the water ending. He climbed out and helped Tide exit. "wow!" Tide exclaimed, her eyes flickered a pale yellow. Tons of blue glow worms coated the walls, making the whole cavern illuminated. "Nice, huh?" Strider grinned. "YES!" Tide ran up to the walls. "What are these?" She asked, her frill puffed in curiosity. "Glow worms, aren't they pretty?" Strider joined her. "Yeah. OH! We should bring some back home!" Strider was surprised at tide's remark. Huh! I never thought of that…" ''But, Mother will be mad, right?" Strider thought aloud. "Why? Because worms?" Tide asked, cocking her head. "N—no, you know. Just—she doesn't like us wandering far." Strider looked down at his talons. Doesn't Tide need to know how dangerous it is? Tide looked at him funny. "I know, but I don't get why not," Tide shrugged and wandered around the cavern. Strider sighed, a small droplet of water fell on his snout. "Well, it's late. We need to get back." Strider said, diving back into the dark tunnel. Tide groaned and followed behind him. They pushed through the small entrance and headed back towards their home.
3Scrollfinder
Scrollfinder was nice. And useful. And, above all, obedient. So why would he run off, and join a hybrid revolution? Scrollfinder sat in a small tunnel, wincing at every explosion above him. Where is she?! There are explosions, and she's not here! What if she died? What if she got CAPTURED? He flicked his tail nervously. Scroll heard talonsteps approaching. "Urm—Brush?" He called out. The elegant RainWing-LeafWing stepped out of the dark "Scrollfinder!" Brush ran up to him, looking worried. "What's going on!?" Scrollfinder asked, clearly panicked. Brush looked up, some stalactites had started to crumble from all the shaking. "Someone is attacking…the NightWings." She said, looking at him sadly. Oh no. "Do they know I'm here?" Scrollfinder asked. Brush nodded slowly. "your brother spilled it." How!? Scrollfinder remembered telling his kind, loyal brother, about what he was going to do. He promised to keep it a secret, but. Not anymore. "How…" Scrollfinder looked down. "We don't know, but we need to go. Camelspider is unlocking the secret exit." Brush held his talons in hers. "Secret exit?" Scroll asked as the two ran down the maze of tunnels. "You'll see, just come!" Brush yelled, turning right down to where the group of hybrids was. When Scrollfinder joined, it was because of Brush. He met her years ago, on accident, and she convinced him to join the hybrids. Scrollfinder DEFINITELY didn't know there were 45 members. They stumbled, and saw the vicious leader, Camelspider, unlocking a large stone door. "C'mon…" finally, a click. Roars of fury escaped from the tunnels behind. Scroll even recognized his friends' voices. No. please. The door slid open, and Camelspider rushed everyone out. Scrollfinder looked behind him, to see his best friend and brother, in the crowd of NightWings.
4Camelspider
Camel rushed out into the night and more followed. She could hear the stupid roaring and bombs from those stupid NightWings. "C'mon! Hurry!" camel yelled to a MudWing SeaWing, whose name was Bluejay.  "I can't!" he flicked his wing, revealing it was burnt. "Bombs,"  he whispered. "Drat," Camelspider whipped her head forward. "Go to seagrape, he can help you fly!" she yelled over the wind. Blue nodded and swept back. Snapdragon flew next to her. "Where are we going to go?" he asked. Camelspider looked down, frustrated. "Some sea caves up north. We can hide until we figure out how to get to possibility…" "Possibility!? But, that's—" "I know." camel growled. "I know someone, they agreed to help us." Snapdragon looked away. "Are you sure we can trust them?" He asked worry flickered in his eyes. "I'm sure. Plus, it's the only option we have left." Camelspider said. Her expression was grim. I hope. I sure do. The NightWings didn't follow, clearly lost. After an hour of flying, the group stopped at an island and waited. "Hey." Camelspider looked down from her roost upon a rock, to see a very exhausted sea grape. "Hey, you good?" She asked, and seagrape laughed. "I was going to ask you!" He snickered. Camelspider knew she looked like a mess, with her frill all droopy, and her permanent snarl. "I'm fine." She lied. Seagrape shrugged and walked away. "Oh, tell the others were leaving. The caves are nearby." Camelspider said, and Grape nodded. Soon, the group took off, towards the caves, the smell of salt and sea heavy in the air. Camelspider swiveled around, the moons high in the sky, to see, the caves. "Nice." She whispered as she landed. The ground was moist and cold, but not too bad. She carefully scoped it out, but. Where those talon prints? "What—how." She turned around to see two very terrified hybrids.
5Tide
Tide swam next to her brother. She checked him every now and then, making sure he was okay. What is up with him? He has always been paranoid about the outside, but, now… eventually, they reached the shallows, and heaved themselves up. "Wait—" strider pressed a talon to his lips. Wingbeats. Roars. "What is…" tide whispered. Strider carefully walked down the tunnel, with tide trotting behind. "Strider? What's wrong?" She asked quietly. He didn't answer. The two approached the noises, silently as possible. A frustrated roar echoed down the hall. "What? Is that a SandWin—" before Tide could finish, the dragon whirled around, confusion on her face. They stared at each other, not making any sounds. "what?" The odd SandWing growled. Strider jumped, clutching tide. "Strider, who is that?" Tide whispered. Strider shook his head slowly. "I don't know." The SandWing sighed. "Who are you." She asked. Same question I have. "Strider," Tide's brother blurted. "And this is my sister Tide." He added quickly. The weird SandWing eyed them. "Do you stand with us?" She asked, squinting at the two suspiciously. "Who—what?!" Tide blurted, utterly confused. Camelspider eyed them more. "Hmm. Camelspider is my name," she said, clearly hesitating. "Why are you here?" Tide stuttered. "Well—" Camel spoke bitterly, "I thought these caves were empty, but silly me." Tide looked down at her talons. "Wait—why are you here." Strider stuttered. "I'm trying to hide some dragons," Camelspider said. Surprisingly honest… Strider's eyes lit up. "How many?" He asked. Camelspider looked at him "forty-eight" she said slowly. Strider thought for a moment. "There are some glow worm caves, they will hide them well." Tide grabbed his arm and whispered in his ear, watching camel cautiously. "Why are we doing this?" She quickly whispered. "Because I don’t want us to die…" strider said, pulling away. Camelspider looked at them. "Fine. Show me." 
6Scrollfinder
Scrollfinder was nestled on a rock, waiting. He was with Brush, and their tails were twined neatly. He blushed a little, but it faded soon, as he saw Camelspider dive into the water with two unrecognizable hybrids. "Wha—" Brush stood up. Some commotion started. Scrollfinder staggered up. "Who is that?" He asked brush. She shook her head. "Don't know. Never seen them before…" Scrollfinder plopped back down. He picked at his talons nervously, glancing at brush, who was speaking to another hybrid. Scroll sighed, watching some dragons argue. His brother's face flashed in his mind, he just couldn't forget that terrified expression, and the two NightWings by his side. They were forcing him to go. Scrollfinder shook his wings out and looked into the crystal clear water. It was so different from the wretched volcanic land he lived in almost a whole year ago. He remembered his guard duty and assisting that psychopath, mastermind when he was just a small dragonet. Brush saved him from all of it. Scrollfinder was so grateful, and he considered himself the "Luckiest dragon in the world", to have her by his side. Every time he said this, Brush did her cute laugh, and blush, making some smart remark. Scrollfinder smiled, thinking of her. Brush sighed, Nodding to the hybrid, and joining scroll. "Hey." She said, making a slight smile. Scrollfinder tried to smile back, but something hit him. Not anything, physical, something else. He let out a yelp and collapsed. His head was pounding with such pain, blood dripped out of his ears, as he crumpled to the floor. Brush's calls for help faded as the pressing shadows of unconsciousness flickered on the borders of Scroll's vision. "Brush…." He tried to call, but it only came out as a forced whisper. The darkness closed in. 
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Scrollfinder was at the volcano. The ash clouds hung over like huge, smog dragons, waiting to grab their prey. Scrollfinder opened his eyes and managed to stand up on the dry, rocky cliff he was on. He peered over the edge and let out a cry of fear. A huge pool of magma was laid out before him, filled with dragon skeletons and dead trees, burning and rotting in the bubbling pool of death. Scrollfinder fell back, mouth agape. His mouth was filled with the bitter taste of smoke and ash. "B—Brush?!" He stammered to the empty wasteland. No answer. Scroll tried to take off, fly to the mainland, but he couldn't. "What?" They were not binding, not broken, they just didn't. Talonsteps came from behind scroll. A dark NightWing, with scarring purple eyes, and a strangely calm demeanor, stepped out of the shadows. "Scrollfinder." She said in a smooth voice. As she got closer, scroll realized she had strange jewelry, covered with eyes and bones all over her neck and nail. "Who are you? Where am I?" Scroll asked, stumbling back. The NightWing chuckled. "Where do you think? And I prefer to keep myself a secret." She smiled, fangs sticking out. Scrollfinder shook his head. "Where's brush?!" He looked around wildly. "Brush? Oh, her?" The NightWing pointed to a dragon, who was screaming in the lava. Their emerald scales were burning to a crisp. "BRUSH!" Scrollfinder ran, and looked over the edge, trying to get to her. He leaned over the cliffside, reaching for her, sobbing. She was gone. "What are you doing?!" Scroll exclaimed through tears to the mystery NightWing. The NightWing huffed. "Alright. Brush is alive and well. And you aren't even here." She flicked her tail and pointed to something in her talons. A blue sapphire, that glowed eerily in the glow of the fires. Scrollfinder gasped. "A dreamvisitor."
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