Magic has a price.. on your head. (Fanfiction)

1000 years after the war of SandWing succession, you’d think life would be better. But the truth is, it’s not. Sure the tribes have United under the Council of Queens, but reality will always reveal itself. One of the queens is manipulative, and one year ago, invoked fear of animus magic onto the others. And now, animus magic has a deadly price, using it just once, can result in specialized animus assassins to chase you down. All eggs from dragons with a chance to have animus magic are crushed before they can hatch, and all dragons who somehow manage to hatch, and survive, have to constantly fear the truth being revealed about them. The one place they can hide, is the Dark caverns underneath Pyrrhia, discovered 500 years after the Great War. Here, Animi must find a way to survive, and get rid of this hunt, all without being caught.
== Part one : The hunt begins. ==
Butterflyfish anxiously speed walked down the tunnels, scared for her life. This is really bad.. why did I have to be a animus! Now I’m stuck in these caves, where anything could happen.. She lit the bulbs on the ends of her antennae so she could see.
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Capricorn huddled in a corner, whimpering as the emotions of all the terrified dragons slam into her skull. Fear, anxiety, adrenaline, she can't even tell what she's feeling over everything.
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Century crept threw the darkest area of the tunnels. It was the safest, and the dark didn’t matter to Century, she was blind. She walked as silently as possible, so she would be able to hear any talon steps of the animus hunters.
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Butterflyfish walked into the main cavern, with small blue, green, purple crystals, and a large clear white crystal hung from the top of the cavern, the smaller ones emitting light, and the larger one reflecting the light, bouncing it into beautiful displays of color, like looking through a kaleidoscope.
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Echo was walking around, humming to themself. Their tail swished back and forth as they waited for orders or something
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Failure is not allowed. That is what the dragon was told over and over again. This whole thing was only for the greater good. What horrible things could happen if these animi were not exterminated? What horrendous things could they possibly do to regular citizens? »Halo, you are a hunter. That is all you should do.« The voice of his caretaker said in his mind. Of course, milady. I will do anything for you. He held his blade, ready to pull it out whenever needed. "For the queen!" He chanted. 
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Echo saw Halo. “Hello? Can you please tell me where I should be going? I can’t see anything.”
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Pollia pressed herself against one of the walls in the caves, breathing rapidly. She was so confused-what had happened? One second she was fine, and the next she wasn't. She didn't know what to do. Pollia tucked herself into a ball position, hoping everything would be fine. Definitely doubted it, though.
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Butterflyfish flashed her scales to see if anyone was there, hoping there were no Animi hunters waiting around a corner.
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In the distance, Century heard some talking. She froze, and picked out the voices. Other animi. She thought. She heard a talon step directly behind her and spun around, tackling a hunter. She felt a dagger in their talons and slashed their throat open. “One less hunter to worry about..” she murmured p, continuing to walk down the dark hall, she reached the main area and sat down to rest.
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Butterflyfish turned her head to look at Century, staying silent. I hope she’s not an animus hun— She screamed at the blood on Century’s claws. “You- I-“
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Halo mustered the blind dragon. As if I knew where you should go, he thought. It didn't even strike him that the visually impaired dragon was also one of his kind - an assassin - and that somebody like that had to have some specialty to operate. "Just uuhhhh...." He scratched his head, looked up the ceiling, and tried to figure out where to go. "I don't know either." The dragon grinned stupidly. "But definitely you wouldn't like to go to a dangerous place now, would you?"
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Snowstorm was wandering around the secret tunnels, apparently completely at ease. His tail flicked gently and he went to his room, sitting down to read some scrolls.
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“Dangerous?” Echo said with fear in her voice. “What kind of dangerous? I don’t think I’d be able to anything like that.”
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(*Pollia continued to exist*)
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"Caught a hunter. They won't be a problem anymore." - Century 
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"Of course you would't be able to do that! For dangerous situations cool guys like me exist!" He flaunted with his blade despite well knowing that they wouldn't be able to see it. - Halo
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Wow, that’s so cool. You must be really brave and strong. Can you protect me?” They asked. “I am kind of vulnerable being blind and all. I don’t think I can do anything by myself.” - Echo
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That's what I'm for!" halo replied. He loved the other dragon's compliments and grinned even wider. 
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Cloudberry trotted into the caverns. "Hello? Are you guys here?" she whispered
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"seems I'm not the only blind one here." Century said.
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“You can hear other dragons?” Butterfly tilted her head, her antennae flopping to the side, lighting the right side of her face extremely brightly.
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Cloudberry shrugged. Following the sound of voices, she soon made out Butterfly and Century
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Century sighed and walked off into the darkest tunnel again. She moved several boulders and closed them. She laid down on her bed in the most hidden spot in the entire tunnel system. Just as she was told to, she put a black blanket across her entire body. She was perfectly disguised.
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Butterfly frowned as the dragon walked away, but sighed and stared at her claws, starting to hum to herself.
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Echo smiled at Halo. “Do you think you’ll be able to stand up to so many animus?”
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Cloudberry sighed. Not finding anyone around, she snuck off out one of the exit tunnels
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“Well I should go and find food. I’m starving. I’ll see you later,” Echo smiled with a wave before heading out to find food.
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"Ooo! Thats a pretty flower! I can grow these later." Cloudberry exclaimed, picking some
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Echo heard a voice in the forest and started moving quietly towards it, moving their tail against any trees to remember where they were and where they were going,
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Cloudberry jumped at a rustle in the woods, opposite of where Echo was. She creeped into the bushes and found a tiny scavenger
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Echo sniffed around, smelling a dragon and some sort of small creature. She listened to the dragons talons steps, following them.
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"Aww! Hello little guy!" she whispered - Cloudberry
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Loud much? Echo said to themself, hiding behind a tree and listening closely because watching wasn’t an option. 
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Cloudberry poked the smol bean and it wailed. She gently scooped it up and put it carefully between her Sharp Icewing spikes (Sky/ice/rain go brr)
"I'm gonna take care of you, don't worry." She whispered
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Butterflyfish walked out the caves into the forest, running her claws along the trees, and saw a butterfly that’s wings has been torn, and used her magic to heal it. 
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“Why are you taking food?” Echo asked, not coming out of their hiding spot. Cloudberry whipped around "Huh? Who's there?"
“Just a traveler. But answer my question. I’m curious,” Echo said.
"How am I supposed to know who you really are? Or trust you? And this isn't food. I think."
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The butterfly flew off, and Butterflyfish followed it, running into the bushes where Echo and Cloudberry were, almost running into them. “! I-I’m so- I…I mean- I’m sorry!” "AAACK! Butterfly!" Cloudberry hissed as the baby scavenger nearly got knocked off her head
*Echo’s hiding*
hiding)
”That’s fair. But who says I can trust you.” They heard another dragon arrive.
Cloudberry pushed the small dragon away and settled the baby scavenger in between her large wings instead
“S-sorry…” She said as the butterfly landed on her snout, the holes in its wings were covered with faint swirling light, as the last of the hole disappeared. “Who are you talking to?” She looked around shyly, trying to see if Ae could see anyone. (I forgot about her neopronouns for a bit there- won’t happen again. And yeah, she’s pretty small lol)
"Er- No clue."
“My name’s Echo. What’s yours?” Echo asked them.
“I’m…” She stared at Aer claws, the butterfly crawling on her face. “B-butterflyfish…” Ae said in a small voice. 
”That’s a pretty name. You must be beautiful.” - Echo
“I-I guess..” She looked at the butterfly. “Hi Flitter! That’s what I’m calling the butterfly on my face- wait- must be beautiful? Can you not…?” - Butterflyfish 
“Can I not what?” Echo asked, quickly zipping over to another tree before they start to figure out where they were.
“Can you not see me? I’m so-sorry if that was rude to ask- I apologize if so..” Butterflyfish dragged her claws on the ground, drawing small butterflies and Sakura flowers in the ground, alongside an armored dragon, and herself.
"And erm- I-Im Cloudberry" She stammered.
 
“No, not particularly. Why?” Echo asked.
She frowned.
“A-alright, I j-just wanted t-to know..” She touched one of the flowers and made it come into life, holding it in her claws and stared at it as Flitter flew down and landed on it, drinking some of the nectar.
"Ok if nobody cares what I'm doing, I'm going home." Cloudberry nudged the scavenger gently, picked up the flowers, and began to step away
“Stay,” Echo said. “I find you both intruiging,” they jumped out of the trees, landing in front of them. They listened closely to the three heartbeats.
Butterflyfish stared at them. “Wow- I mean.. Are you.. a SeaWing? You look like one.”
Cloudberry jumped
“What else would I be, a fish?” Echo snickered. 
“That’s- well. Fish? You’re definitely way to dragon like to be a fish.” She quietly remarked. -
Platinum was running around in the caves
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"Ok I'm just gonna go. Bye!" Cloudberry whisked away, still holding the scavenger. She ran into a random cave and nearly collided with Platinum
Platinum was confused by the dragon and ran face first into a wall.
"AACK! Sorry!" - Cloudberry
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“Why thank you. Although you don’t know me 
Very well,” Echo said.
“Oh- b-bye.” She looked back at Echo. “I- I should get going too.” Ae ran off into the forest, and back into one of the caves, Flitter following her, and the drawing getting scuffed with dirt as Ae ran.
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Snowstorm decided to obey his grumbling stomach and he sauntered out the secret entrance of the underground tunnels, looking for prey. He could just use his magic, but he didn't like using it and the way it made him feel. Creeping around, he listened and watched for movements, but the forest was oddly quiet.
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Platinums face was covered in dirt and couldn’t see. “Who is it?” He yelled before tripping.
"Oh I-its me Cloudberry."
“oh good.” He said wiping the dirt off. “What is that in your hand?” He asked a Bit of blood was coming from his nose but it was normal. He did just run into a wall.
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Storm found a warthog and swiftly killed it, dragging it to someplace he could eat it.
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"A baby scavenger i found"
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“Bye,” Echo waved, a smirk forming on their face when they left. Thanks for showing me your base.
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He dragged his meal back to the tunnels, making sure to not leave a trail on the forest floor. However, right in the entrance, he nearly bumped into two dragons.
“Awwww. Can I name it?” He asked.
"Sure! We can raise it and everything!" Cloudberrry stopped, realizing another dragon was there, sand at the same time realizing how awkward that sounded
“Ok! I will name it… Fluff?” He said.
"Name what?" Storm asked, dropping his heavy prey on the ground.
"Oh! Hi STorm. I found a baby scavenger!"
"And yeah Platinum, Fluff sounds cute"
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Echo was slipping through the forest, listening in to any noise.
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"Ohh, where did you find it?" he asked, glancing at the scavenger.
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"Er- Woods"
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“What does a scavenger look like?” Echo asked, hearing the voices and following them.
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“Wait… you went outside?” He said “can I go?”
Cloudberry pricked her ears. "Someone's here." She said quietly
Snowstorm's ears flicked, and he stiffened. Is that a hunter? he thought, alarmed.
She quietly murmered a spell under her breath, then motioned for the others to hide. (So they looked like part of the cave)
Platinum zoomed away.
Echo climbed into a tree, humming. I wonder what being an animus is like. I wouldn’t want to be one. But I’m curious as to what killing one will be like.
Storm reluctantly used his magic to make a sound barrier around the tunnels, preventing anyone from the outside to be able to hear anything from inside. Then, he dragged his food away, hoping that no hunters had found them.
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Platinum arrived at his cave and hid under the bed.
Cloudberry turned herself and the scavenger invisible and followed him
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Echo climbed over the cave, flicking their tail inside. They felt the cold air coming from it and memorized the smell. They felt around, rmebering the rocks and plants before moving on.
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Cloudberry inhaled slowly. She didn't scent any strange dragons yet. "You good Platinum?" she hissed
He nodded.
"I don't think whoever is here is here.. yet"
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“I wonder where Cloudberry went?” Echo said allowed.
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Meanwhile, she stiffened
Or.. maybe they are
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Echo hopped down and stood in front of the cave, opening their wings. “Hello? Is anyone there? I don’t know where I am.”
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Cloudberry kept one talon over the scavenger's mouth
Platinum stayed still. He didn’t dare enchant anything because he was scared it would be discovered.
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“H-hello?” Echo asked, their voice shakey. “Please? Anyone? I can’t see…” they wrapped their talons around themselves. Turning their head around.
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Butterflyfish stared as she walked past Cloudberry and Platinum hiding in the cave. “W-What’s g-going on?” Ae nervously asked,
Century woke up and moved the boulders before closing them again. Century ran straight into Platinum. “Uh sorry!” She said sitting down, not fully awake yet.
“No idea.” He said. 
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”I can’t see,” Echo said, tears filling their eyes as they began to cry. “Is anyone here?” They started to move around.
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”Whats happening? Why is everybody hiding like a vampire in the sun!” Century asked.
He got out under the bed. “Apparently someone found the caves.” Platinum said realizing that there is a chance they aren’t a assassin. “Let’s go find them!” He zoomed off to the entrance.
Century followed after them, with her dagger in talon. “This might be the one time I have to use my powers, why did the stars curse me with this!” She murmured to herself.
He zipped around a corner and ran head first into Echo.
Century stopped in time, hearing the collusion. “Echo! What in the moons are you doing here?!” She whispered angrily.
Echo was knocked back with a Yelp. “I-I’m sorry. I’d dint see you coming…”
“Well I sure as the moons didn’t see you!” Century snapped
He got up. “Sorry.” He had a bleeding nose but Platinum didn’t care.
Butterflyfish followed quickly, staring at Echo. “H-Hi A-again.. W-what’s y-your n-name a-again? I- c-can’t remember.”
Echo started wiping away their tears. “I-I’m sorry. I-I don’t know where I am and I just started walking and I ended up here and I don’t know what to to-“ 
Platinum looked at Butterly “Is this a friend?”
“I met them in the forest earlier.. they seemed pretty nice..” She said as Flitter crawled over Aer horns.
”C-can you guys show me how to get out of here?” Echo asked.
“S-sure.” She looked at Echo, Aer scales shimmering. “W-Where do you need to go? We could, try and help!” 
“Um.. I came from the palace…” Echo said.
“Can I come? I want to leave the cave!” He said - Platinum 
Butterflyfish looked at the others with a nervous expression on Aer face, and back to Echo. “Okay, we can come!” Ae smiled even though she knew what would happen if they were discovered. We cannot leave them in this forest. We have to get them back. Even at the cost of our lives.
== Part two : A dangerous journey ==
The Animi are attempting to return Echo to the Palace, but unknown to them, They most likely plan to betray them.
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“R-really?” Echo smiled weakly. “Thank you. I don’t what I would do if you didn’t offer to help. Thank you.”
Butterfly smiled back. “It will be a dangerous journey. Who knows what could happen. We could get caught in crossfires of battles between-“ She looked at the others with a you know sort of look.
“Between what?” Echo asked, unable to see the expression.
Ae sighed. “Animi and Assassins. We don’t want any of us to accidentally d-die.”
“Oh… sorry. I didn’t mean to touch on a sensitive topic,” Echo said, waving their talons apologetically.
“It’s alright..” Ae looked at the others. “Shall we get going?” Butterfly asked
Echo nodded. They waited for everyone else to move, being their guide and all.
Butterfly looked at everyone. “We.. do know where the place is right?”
Echo had a confused look on their face. “Wait.. I thought you said you’ could help me get back…”
Butterfly giggled “It was a joke.” Ae smiled. “Come on! Let’s go!”
Century followed them silently.
Echo smiled the followed the sound of their talons steps. “So why do you hide in that cave? It feel like you could hide somewhere better and safer to me.”
“We.. couldn’t find anywhere else.” Ae said quietly. “Oh! Now I remember, your name is… Echo right?” Butterfly asked
“Nice to meet you Echo! I am Platinum!” He said popping into the conversation
Echo nodded. “It’s nice to meet you Platinum. I remember your 
Name is Butterflyfish, correct?”
Century caught up to the rest and walked beside Echo. " are you blind? I can tell by the way you walk almost silently like I do."
“Yeah, that’s me..” She murmured. Butterfly stared up at the sky. “You know, The palace is a dangerous place, why would you want to go back?” Ae questioned curiously.
“Yes I’m blind,” Echo said to Century before answering Butterfly. “I was raised there. It’s my home. I wouldn’t know where else to go. Besides, the food is great."
Butterfly nodded Aer head. "Understandable."
“Wait, are you blind too?” Echo asked Century.
"Yup," Century said calm for once.
“Oh. I’ve Never met another blind dragon before…” Echo said, flicking their tail 
Echo walked alongside Butterfly. ”thanks… again.”
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Butterfly smiled. “No problem! It’s dangerous to be so far out and alone, so of course we’d help! We don’t ant any more death than necessary.. and this whole thing is way out of proportion..”
“What do you mean?” Echo asked, tilting their head slightly.
Century walked up to Echo. “How’s your day going?”
“Kind of new. I don’t get out much,” Echo shrugged.
”None of us do, we’ve been stuck in the tunnels almost our entire lives!” Century said slightly jokingly
“Really? It must get lonely. Plus, you must get tired of talking to the same group of people for so long,” Echo smirked.
“Well, Sometimes I wonder why exactly this started.. What could an Animus have done to start a continent wide dragonhunt on Animi? It’s just a bit confusing.” - Butterfly
“Well your powerful and can get whatever you want. It seems like a big threat to me. No offense. I just understand where they’re coming from,” Echo said.
Your….. “Huh? Me? Why would you think that I’m a-“ - Butterfly
“Well not really, I don’t really talk to people.” Century said calmly.
“Why do I think you’re an animus? I’m pretty sure all of you are an animus,l Echo said. “You’re on the run and hiding in a cave. You’re also weiry about meeting someone new, which is understandable for someone who’s being hunted. Plus, one of you made an enchantment recently.”
Platinum looked nervous
'yup im an animus. but I swear if you tell a single soul you'll wake up without a head!" Century said jokingly
“I don’t plan on telling anyone,” Echo snickered. Not a single soul.
“Please don’t tell about me either… I.. don’t want to die..” Butterfly stammered. 
Platinum was hungry and ran off to find some fruit.
Echo turned their head towards Butterfly. “Of course. No one wants to die. Not really… but some dragons want others to die.”
Butterfly stared at the ground. “I would know… They killed my mother for her magic… my father and I escaped, but I had to flee to the tunnels..” Ae looked at Echo. “Some dragons just fear what they can’t control, and so.. they want to get rid of it..”
"They want me the most, for one my great-great-great grandfather trillion was super evil and they think I am too, and they also see me as weak for my blindness. Thats why I stay away from others. I don't want to put them in danger." century explained.
Butterfly looked at the two of them. “We should all stick together for this journey then! Or maybe more! We-We could see the world!” She smiled, spreading Aer wings.
Platinum arrived with some berries. “Do you guys want any? They make your stomach feel funny.”
“Platinum- You did make sure they’re not… poisonous didn’t you?” Butterfly asked nervously.
“I can sort of relate to that. And I’m sorry your lives are like this. And I know dragons love getting rid of what they can’t control, but it’s understandable. And too be honest.. I don’t like animus either,” Echo grabbed Butterfly’s wrist and twisted it behind their back, keeping their claws close to their neck. “Don’t try and make an enchantment. I can feel your heart beat and every move you make. I know what your going to do and when you do so if you try anything, I’ll break your neck. Got that, sweetheart?”
He shook his head. “Is this like the time you found some odd smelling fish and I didn’t feel good?” Platinums stomach was feeling odd. Almost as though it was about to attempt an escape from his body. He didn’t realize Echo was threatening them.
Butterfly yelped in pain as her claw twisted. “Okay! I get it! I won’t use my magic!” Ae pulled herself away, looking at Echo. “Your planning to betray us aren’t you? You’re going to turn us in to the queen.. Even though we’ve been so nice…” Ae looked at Them sadly. “It’s all lies.. I.. I would never use my magic to hurt anyone.. I’ve only ever used it to heal, and.. to make flowers..” Butterfly stared at Flitter who was flying over them. She was distracted in her emotions that she didn’t even look over at Platinum.
“Turn you into the queen? That’s ridiculous. Why waste my time dragging you all the way over there when I could just finish the job now,” Echo said with a smirk. “And not all of it was lies. The crying for help, that was a lie.”
“But- I trusted you!” She protested. “And I’m not saying you are a liar, but the queens! Have you ever SEEN an animus do something evil? Besides trying to defend themselves? Maybe you should open your eyes and see that it’s really you in the wrong! Killing innocent dragons, just for some propaganda that one of the queens tricked the others into believing! Is this really what YOU want? Or just what you’ve been told to achieve!?”
"Just so you all know, I care more about survival than anything, so if there is a traitor I'm out." - Century
Echo snickered. “If you haven’t noticed, I’m blind. I can’t exactly see anything. Plus, it’s a job. I enjoy my job. I don’t care what the meaning behind the job I’m assigned, I just do it. It’s nothing personal, really.”
Panicked, Platinum cast a spell. I enchant Platinum the Icewing to be able to turn his body into the metal known as “platinum” at will. While the caves, he was taught how to word his spells correctly by the others. Hopefully it worked correctly. He willed his right arm to be come platinum. They watched it almost instantly become the metal. He then proceeded to punch Echo in the face.
 "Alright im done. Platinum, if you want to come with me you can, if not, im on my own. I trusted you, Echo."
“It’s a harsh world, you shouldn’t trust anyone,” Echo flashed their scales and flicked their tail. They closed their eyes, listening closely to their heart beats.
"You try to fool a blind dragon being blind yourself, I know you're tricks." Century said, she held her breath and walked as silently as possible away. Once she was a decent ways off, she began to fly. I hoped it wouldn't lead to this, but I have no choice. The only place she could possibly survive, the scorpion den. Well Billion, guess your great granddaughter is going to be saying hello.
“I’m not trying to trick you,” Echo said after they left. “Everyone else though…”
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Cloudberry padded into the cave
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Butterfly stared. “You… Aren’t trying to trick me?” She tilted Aer head.
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That traitor! I loved Echo! Then she stabs us in the back like that? Billion is the only dragon I trust. she and Echo were the only dragons she ever trusted. Now she only had one friend, maybe a couple more if the others could find her in the Scorpion Den. century flew off towards the desert. I have one last enchantment, I enchant myself to appear as a regular SandWing to every dragon except for Billion and the friends I once knew that aren't traitors. Century's scales turned a dusky yellow. "Guess I need a new name, perhaps Sol will work." sol said to herself.
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”Hm, no… I’m listening to you. It helps me find you in a crowd. Or anywhere actually.” Echo smirked. “In other words, you can’t hide from me cupcake.”
“Well… I have an idea… I get the feeling you might not want to kill me, and.. I don’t want to die so.. maybe.. one last enchantment, to end this?” Ae stared at her claws. “I could enchant myself to lose my animus power, then.. I won’t have to die, and you won’t have to live with the guilt of killing a dragon who trusted you..”
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What has my life become? I changed my identity because of the dragon I loved before they stabbed me in the back! Century thought. Ill never speak that awful dragons name.
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Echo blinked a few times, their heart racing. “I-I… why would you do that for me? That doesn’t make any sense,” a smirk spread across their face. “I see. You’re trying to make me trust you. I’ve done this before sweetheart. It’s not going to work. You almost had me though.”
“I will do it! I won’t hesitate.” Butterfly said. “To be honest I’ve always seen my magic as a curse.. sure I can heal myself… but.. Magic has caused so many deaths, and I’m constantly in fear.. and… I just.. don’t want any more betrayal… So I’ll do it, for you.. and for me… so you don’t live with guilt.. I understand how you feel.. It’s hard to believe someone else when they’re on the enemy side, but., I trusted you.. and I still don’t think you’re a bad dragon..”
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Sol finally landed in the den. I forgot how much I hated this place.. she thought. At last after awhile of walking around she felt the gravel path to Billion's house. Carefully, Sol knocked on Billion's door. 
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“Enchant this dragon, to lose Aer animus magic, but all her healing spells will last. When I remove my claw, my magic will be gone..” Butterfly inhaled deeply before removing her claw. She opened Aer eyes. “D-Did it work? Did you feel the spell cast?” 
Echo didn’t move. They were frozen in place, their eyes seemed to wander, if the could see. I don’t get it… “Why?”
“Because… well-…” She looked at the ground, Embarrassed. “I REALLY trust you.. in a… well… I- you see.. I… you.. umm…”
“Stop it. You’re just saving your own skin. But I guess that’s understandable. No one wants to die.” Echo said.
“I-I’m telling the truth.. I.. I like you…” Butterfly stared at the ground, blushing intensely.
“You’re weird,” Echo snickered.
“I’m not! I-…” Butterfly stared at the ground. “You’re not a bad dragon. I can tell. Your just misguided, and even though it may have been a disguise, you were really nice, and I know that’s who you really are.”
“Misguided. I think you’re mistaken. I chose this job. No one forced me to. And you haven’t known me for very long, there’s no way you know me like you claim you do.”
“I believe there’s no such thing as a evil dragon. Just dragons who.. have been lied to.. and dragons who lie to themselves. There’ s always a reason for something… just open your eyes.. see the world the way I do.. see yourself the way I do.. you’re not evil.. you just have to believe me..” 
“I know I’m not evil. Evil is all a point of perspective. But I doubt we’ll ever see the world the same way.Mainly because I’m blind and I’ll never know what it looks like.” Echo said. “And I know when someone’s lying so o one can ever lie to me.”
“Wait if you are an assassin aren’t you supposed to kill us?” Platinum asked confused on what was happening and Butterfly’s opinion on this dragon.
She looked at them sadly. “I’m not lying… I wouldn’t lie to someone I love..” 
Echo raised an eye ridge. They stepped closer to them before putting a talon on their chest. “Hm. You really are strange. And yes, I am supposed to kill you. Why do you think I’m here?”
 “Well, you can kill me if that’s what you really really want.. but what’s done.. can’t be undone.. regret can happen, but.. you can’t change your actions.. if you kill me here.. I’ll be gone forever..”
“I became an assassin because I like watching dragons pay who deserve it. And because I love it. And I don’t think I’m going to kill you. You’re useless now. You on the other hand are still an animus,” they said towards platinum.
“Watch? But you can’t see.” He said trying to hold back a laugh. Platinum waited for them to get close. He wasn’t going to turn his body to metal at a range because they could then get away.
“Only I’m allowed to make fun of my blindness,” Echo warned, turning their head towards him with a sort of dangerous smile.
“And you are going to stop me?” He said energetic and ready to fight.
“Not right now,” Echo said.
“Aww I wanted to fight. How about this. I won’t cast any spells.”
“You’re a violent one, aren’t you,” Echo said, sliding over to him. They gave him a flirty smirk. “You must be brave willing to give up your powers like. Making it easy on me.” They giggled.
He grinned. “I never said anything about using pre casted spells.” Before Echo could react, he punched them in the jaw with an platinum fist.
“Ow,” Echo rubbed their jaw. “I don’t see what that was for…”
“Maybe because you are an assassin and are trying to kill us.” Platinum said. “And don’t say something like: “oh I haven’t done anything to you.” Because I… don’t… care. I have been soooo bored and want a fight. No way would I fight a fellow animus because that is pretty much a death sentence. The only reason I am holding back on you is so I can temporarily release all the build up energy.” He smacked Echo with his tail but while the tail was in mid air, he made it platinum to increase the power.
Echo ducked. “You’re selfish.” They said to him before taking off into the sky. They flew over the forest before diving back down into the tree and running, using their wings and tail to feel around,
“I do not care!” He said with a grin on his face. He followed.
Echo zipped through the trees. They were trying to navigate around everything while listening to their follower. It was difficult, but doable. Their jaw hurt and they were having a hard time focusing after what Butterfly had just said. They were so focused on listening to Platanium, that they ran right into a tree. “Ow,” they said.
Current had no idea where to go. Honestly, he wasn’t that big of a fan of the Queen, but after becoming an assassin, what choice did he have other than to follow her orders? Grumbling to himself, he ventured into the forest, keeping alert for any noises indicating that other dragons were nearby.
He searched for Echo and heard them Yelp. He charged at them with a metal fist ready.
Echo pushed themself up, rubbing their snout. Their entire head hurt, the pain spiking from where they hit themself. They weren’t paying attention to Platinum.
Platinum slammed his fist into Echo. “Found you.”
“Can you stop?” Echo hissed. “What you’re doing is completely unnecessary.”
Current frowned. He could hear sounds coming from a distance, but couldn’t tell if they were dragons or just animals. He walked closer to where the noises were coming from, curious.
“Your sob play was completely unnecessary. Also if I let you get away you could go tell all the other assassins of our location. Don’t say that you won’t. I have no reason to trust you right now.” He said wanting to pummel this dragon into the tree.
“You’re right, you don’t. But I’m not going to. Because this is my kill. And I don’t want anyone else stealing it. It’s not just a job. This is a competition. And my son play was to make the big strong animus feel pity for the little blind Seawing,” Echo taunted. “Which you feel for, might I add.”
Two dragons came into view, one a SeaWing like him and the other an IceWing. They seemed to be fighting... or talking. Current narrowed his eyes, deciding to stay from a distance and watch.
He shrugged. “But it did’t matter. All dragons show their true colors eventually. So tell me why I should spare you.” He said ready to kill.
“Because you’re not going to be able to,” Echo said, getting up and taking off, flying towards the palace. They heard another heartbeat nearby so they hoped they would come and distract the icewing.
So they are fighting. Current concluded. He still didn't move, waiting to see the outcome of this, hiding in the shadows of a tree.
Current watched as the SeaWing flew off, turning towards the IceWing. He didn't seem to have noticed him by now. What if he's an animus? He wondered.
“Hey get back here!” He chased after the dragon. I need to catch them before they leave the forest. If they do, we am done for.
Echo saw the palace and picked up speed. He couldn’t follow them without getting caught.
Current followed the IceWing, trying to avoid the leaves and twigs on the forest floor. He kept the IceWing in sight. If this is an animus, then I'm in luck.
He had to stop as the palace was in his view. Platinum flew back but caught a glimpse of Current. He went at them hoping he had a fight.
Current cursed inwardly, knowing that the IceWing had seen him. He came to an abrupt halt, keeping his distance but still watching the IceWing through narrowed eyes.
“Hi. Are you an assassin? Can I fight you?” He asked with a grin.
Current blinked, taken aback. He was shocked by Platinum's bluntness. Who would go to a random dragon and ask if they're an assassin and if they could fight?
“Hello? Also the fight is to the death. I won’t cast any spells to make it fair.” Platinum jumped around.
Echo landed down, close to the palace. I hate him. He’s so annoying just wanting to fight because he’s bored.
So he is an animus. Current winced. This was going to be hard. He got into a fighting stance, snarling a bit.
He smiled. “Looks like we do fight.” He got into his stance.
Current stayed light on his feet, waiting for the IceWing to make the first move.
“So who starts?” He asked as if they were about to fight for fun. Although to him it kind of was.
Wow, blunt. Current rolled his eyes. If the IceWing wasn’t going to start, then he was. With a low growl, he leapt for his opponent, feigning to his left but actually aiming for Platinum’s right side.
Platinum made his entire body out of metal as he had no idea where they would attack from. “Oh by the way I never said anything about pre made spells.”
Current wasn’t exactly not expecting that, but he hadn’t thought about it either. Hissing, he continued to try to attack the animus. But of course, how could he harm a dragon made out of platinum?
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Echo watched from a distant. That was another assassin. The only time they interacted with others was to mess with them, but they hated Plantium, and they were willing to help at least injure them.
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Butterflyfish finally caught up to the others, staring as Platinum fought Current. “W-what’s going on!” Ae shouted. “Stop fighting! There’s no reason! Just calm down! This is completely insane!”
Platnum looked at Butterfly. “Awww. But I wanted to.” He punched Current away. “Also that Seawing got away.”
“O-oh..” Butterfly stared at the ground, trying to hide her sadness.
Echo slipped around behind Butterfly. “Youre adorable,” they whispered before slipping away.
Butterfly raised Aer head, intensely blushing.
Echo climbed over rocks, making their way to a cliff face. They sat down, facing towards the open horizon, a soft wind stirring up the leaves around their talons. Their wings were loose against their side as they took in the fresh air with a sigh. Why I am I feeling like this? I always mess around and flirt with others, but when I do it with Butterfly, I feel jittery. Maybe I hit my head harder then I thought.
Current growled in pain, grabbing Platinum’s wrist.
Platinum looked at Current. Without hesitation, he turned both of his arms into platinum.(one for defense and one for offense) With one swift motion, he broke Currents arm holding his wrist.
Butterfly stared in horror. “Stop! This is wrong! So wrong!” Ae shouted.
Echo heard the shouting and sighEd, crawling back down the hill. They made their way back to Butterfly and grabbed their wrist. “Just leave it. Current can handle themself. They’re an assassin, they’re trained to deal with animus.”
“Oh- Okay!” Butterfly looked at them, before shutting Aer eyes while blushing.
Platinum tossed Current away and saw that Butterly was gone. “Oh well.”
Echo pulled Butterfly through the forest before stopping in an open area.
“Wow.. It’s really pretty here…” She stared at their surroundings, gazing in awe.
“It is? I just chose a random spot,” Echo said, keeping their talon in Butterfly’s.
“Well. The air is really clear. Can’t you feel it? And the sound of the gentle breeze ruffling the leaves..” Butterfly described.
“I hear and smell all of what you’re describing. But I can’t see it…” Echo said, tilting their head up towards the sun.
“You don’t need to see it.. You can feel it.. Just because you lack sight, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy something beautiful..” Ae started. “All you need to do.. is use the senses you do have.. your touch.. your smell.. and your hearing.. you can feel the soft grass, and smell the fresh air, and hear the rustling of the leaves.. That in itself is beautiful..”
A small laugh escaped Echo’s throat. “You act like you know what it’s like to be blind. Like you’ve gone through what I have,” Echo said, tilting their head back down, a shadow casting I’ve their eyes. “I guess everyone does, now that I think about it.”
She looked at them. “I don’t know what you HAVE gone through, But I’m willing to experience what you WILL go though. We’re all in this world, together. Animi, Assassins, Civilians… and we may all have different outlooks on life, but we all want to live…” Ae looked over at them. “Everything we do.. causes another thing to happen.. each death, each survival.. changes the outcome of every day..” She tilted Aer head to the sky. “To fight… is in our nature.. but to break away and find peace… is something we have to do ourselves..”
“I wonder where you got the idea that everyone wants to live,” Echo smirked. “I’m going to have to sue you for theft. You’ll be hearing from my lawyer soon.”
“Wait but what did I steal?!” Butterfly nervously gasped.
“Everyone wants to live. I said that first,” Echo snickered. “Calm down. I’m just messing with you.”
“Well, I guess i got inspired..”
“I am very inspirational,” Echo said in a haughty tone. “No one can match how amazing I am.”
Snarling, Current got up again, careful to hold his injured arm away from the ground and faced Platinum again.
Lichen walked over and looked concernedly at the dragons. "The heck is going on?!"
Platinum looked at the dragon. “Beating a dragon up.” He said. His head was getting a bit dizzy.
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