Twinkling Constellations

(Note: The name Constellation was inspired off of Hollow Willow’s recommendation, and this character will also play into the WoF fanfiction that me and Hollow Willow are currently planning for. I had liked their name recommendation, and said that we could use it for some character that ties into the collab fanfiction we are making.) 
== Prologue ==
Darknight paced, as the egg began to crack. The egg had turned silver under the full moon. 
“Look, they’re coming out.” Starwatcher, his mate, pointed out. Tiny claws pushed open a flap of the egg. Out tumbled a small, midnight dragonet, with shimmers of dark blue and purple. She had light purple eyes, with large silver teardrop scales on the corners. A band of silver scales wound around her tail, like a bracelet on her tail. Silver scales freckled her snout. 
“What should we name her?” Starwatcher whispered to Darknight. Her eyes were filled with love for this dragonet already. 
“How about, Constellation, after her mother?” Darknight said, turning and smiling at Starwatcher. 
“It’s perfect,” She breathed. The little dragonet looked up at them with a curious expression. Starwatcher bent down, and picked her up gently in her talons. “Hello, Constellation.” She said stroking her head. Constellation squeaked back in response. 
== Chapter One: A Royal Meeting ==
“Constellation! Are you almost ready?” Starwatcher called. 
“Yeah!” Constellation yelled back. 
Oh dear, we might be late. Starwatcher’s worried mind said. 
“Mother, we’re not going to be late, don’t worry!” Constellation said, coming downstairs. 
“Yes yes, now we better hurry. Your father’s already waiting for us at the palace.” Starwatcher said, ushering Constellation along to the door.
Constellation’s father, Darknight, was a NightWing prince, and so their family often got invited to these meetings.
“Mother, what do you think this meeting is about?” Constellation asked.
“Probably another war update, dear.” Starwatcher said grimly. The war had been dragging on, becoming more violent every day.
“In a scroll, I read that the RainWings and NightWings once both lived in the rainforest, under one queen.” Constellation said “Why didn’t we stay? It said we were happy there, after lifetimes of starvation and such on that other island.”
“Well, once Queen Glory died, we decided to find the lost city of night and rebuild. I wasn’t alive back then, so I don’t really know.” Starwatcher explained as they flew to the royal palace. 
“Well, it would be really helpful if we were still one tribe. That way we’d easily be winning the war.” Constellation said wistfully. 
“That’s true, clever dragon.” Starwatcher said, patting Constellation’s head. They neared the palace entrance, and landed. The guards stopped them, and they held up their invitation. The guards allowed them in, and they walked in to the dazzling palace. Their talons scraped against the smooth, black marble floors. 
“They you are!” Darknight said, rushing towards them. He looked a little annoyed, but didn’t show it in his voice. “Where have you been?” 
“Oh, we were chatting on the way over here.” Starwatcher said, waving her talons as if it were no big deal. 
“Well, the meeting’s about to start,” Darknight ushered “Come on, there’s food.” 
Constellation walked off with her parents, towards a long elegant table. It had several platters of food on it. The head of a mountain lion, and several birds and other roasted meat. The smell lifted off of the table and flooded Constellation’s nose with delight. 
“Ah, there you are.” A NightWing said, glittering with diamonds that matched her array of silver scales. 
“Forgive us, Your Majesty, we were a bit late.” Starwatcher said, bowing deeply. Queen Twilight didn’t seem to mind. 
“It’s quite all right, now come sit, and we can eat and discuss.” Twilight said, beckoning them over with a flick of her tail. They each sat down on fancy, carved polished wooden seats. The highest seat was the queen’s, who sat at the end of the table. 
“So, what’s the new news on the war?” Starwatcher said, slicing open her mountain lion. 
“Well, we’re holding the SkyWings off, but they attack with brute strength.” Twilight said, sighing. “You’d think they’d be weakened after their attack on the IceWings, but, they’re not.” 
“How are we holding up?” Darknight asked, not having touched his meal yet. With much difficulty, Constellation was trying to elegantly slice open her mountain lion, the way Twilight and Starwatcher had. 
“We’re holding up fine, for now at least. But if they keep this up, we’ll soon crumble beneath their talons.” Queen Twilight tapped her claws on the table. 
“You think.. maybe we could ask the RainWings for help..?” Constellation squeaked out. Everyone looked at her. “I mean — we were once really close allies so..” 
“Well yes, that’s true, Constellation, but they’re a part of the war too. We may not have attacked each other yet, but there’s still conflict.” Twilight replied. 
“But, we both once lived under one Queen, and also shared the rainforest.” Constellation said, her voice getting lower as Darknight kept giving her stern looks. 
Uh-oh, this is not mother’s favorite topic, Darknight’s mind shimmered. Constellation ducked her head. 
“I see your point, we might actually try that. Mend old wounds.” Twilight said, her eyes glittering with hope. 
“Old wounds..?” Constellation repeated, tilting her head. But the queen didn’t answer her. 
“Anyhow, this alliance might work, but we can barely leave our kingdom to even propose it.” The queen said, waving her talons. Finally, Constellation managed to cut through the mountain lion. It wasn’t a perfect slice, but it wasn’t sloppy at least. 
“I’m not sure, the SkyWings won’t let up.” Darknight said, looking over his shoulder out the window. 
“Well, we’re in a really tight spot, if we don’t get help, or fend them off, our defenses will crumble.” Starwatcher curled in her talons. 
“Maybe only a small group of NightWings go to the rainforest to propose the alliance?” Constellation suggested, flinching when everyone whirled around to look at her. The Queen rubbed her forehead, thoughtfully. 
“I suppose that would work.” She said “But who? It’s a big risk, they’d have to take the long route to the rainforest, if the SkyWings don’t let up.” 
Constellation shrugged her shoulders. “Do you have a messenger, Your Majesty?” She asked. Only bits of meat and bones were left on her plate. 
“Yes I do, but she’s currently in hiding somewhere. Her and the soldiers who were accompanying her were ambushed by MudWings,” Twilight sighed “And an injured, maimed soldier came back to deliver the message.” 
“MudWings? This far out?” Darknight asked, sounding alarmed and angry at the same time. “Are they planning an attack on us? After we’re already in a weakened state because of the SkyWings?!” 
“I’m not sure, maybe they were scouting, and happened to stumble upon us,” Twilight clicked her claws together “But I sent them nowhere near MudWing territory. Trust me.” 
“What do we do? We have to fend off the SkyWings, and possibly prepare for a battle with the MudWings. We’re in such a weakened state right now, most of our soldiers are injured or tired.” Starwatcher growled. Her plate still had bits and pieces of Mountain Lion left, which she ate viciously and angrily. 
“Constellation, do you know a lot about RainWings?” Twilight turned to Constellation. 
“U-Uh, well, I know more about them than most dragons do, at least.” Constellation explained, then paused “Why?” 
“Tell me about them.” The queen said, her voice friendly and calm, but her expression stern and emotionless. 
“Well, their venom is extremely powerful — but can only work on living things. Their venom begins to melt whatever it is touching, once sprayed upon that item. Their venom is weakest when they are around three or younger. They can camouflage to any of their surroundings, technically becoming invisible. Their scales show their emotions.” Constellation said. 
“My my, you seem to know a lot about RainWings. Where did you hear all of this?” The queen asked. 
“I just read it, in a scroll.” Constellation replied, looking down, embarrassed. 
Category:Literature
Category:Fanfictions
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