The Rebels

Category:Fanfictions
Category:Fanfictions (Semi-Canon)
== Blurb ==
PEACE IS PERMANENT - OR SO THEY THINK...
Pyrrhia and Pantala are at peace. HiveWings, SilkWings, and LeafWings have all been allowed to join Jade Mountain Academy; humans and dragons can live together in harmony, and no more evil prophecies. It has been years since danger, and many are trusting in the hope of no more villains.
But even danger lurks in the most peaceful times. A group going by the name of 'The Rebels' are going after the royals of each tribe, blaming them for the fact that humans 'control' them now. 
In the midst of danger, five dragonets find themselves lost and confused, but they must work together - for every dragon and human's sake.
== Prologue ==
It was a crisp night, and two soldiers were chatting in the shade as they devoured their recently caught pigs. 
"So..." said one of the soldiers, fanning out her wings as she licked her claws clean of blood, "Queen Ruby's really taking that party invitation?"
"Yup," confirmed the other, "at that silly school at Jade Mountain."
The female soldier turned her amber eyes to stare at the mountains, where a long trailing waterfall collapsed into a shimmering lake, like a silvery dragon tail. She then squinted at a small creature darting through the trees below, but it was only a scavenger. Or, as they were all calling them now, human. If it hadn't been for the new law in place, she would have swooped down and bitten its head off. "I feel like a RainWing, just sitting here and not eating what is clearly my prey," she scowled, glaring at the small creature as it darted among the mossy roots of a large beech tree. Her companion nodded, shoving the rest of his pig off the side of the cliff they were perched on, and watched as it got impaled on one of the sharp rocks below. Then he stretched his wings.
"I'd better go. Prince Vermilion is expecting me for combat training." And with that, he leapt into the star-specked sky, and disappeared into the shadows.
The other soldier watched him disappear into the soft ribbon that was the midnight-blue sky, and then glanced at the cleft nearest to her. A flicker of movement edged there, and a pale yellow talon appeared. "Tomorrow night...all the royals." murmured the soldier.
The talon did a curling movement and then disappeared.
It's time to set things right.
= PART ONE - FROZEN BLOOD =
== Chapter 1 ==
The IceWing palace glittered like icicles on a sunset, and Mink awoke to the sound of an IceWing servant knocking on her door. 
"Good morning, Princess Mink. Queen Snowfall hopes you slept well. Here is your breakfast," announced Pansy, sweeping into the room and turning the crystal-like walls a pale pink colour, like the tints edged along her horns and wings. The servant lay a tray down on the polar bear skin that Mink had been sleeping on, which had a bowl of dripping meat on, a frozen cup of water, and a few chunks of seal meat. 
"Thank you, Pansy," yawned Mink, sitting up and scratching her dark seal-blue eyes. The sunlight from the windows was coming in like waves against the snowy sides of a lake. The princess rooms were glamorous; lace-made curtains covered the windows, where the sun could be seen rising just over the frozen hills. In the corner was a large mirror, with patterns of snowflakes and polar bears carved into the sides. Small sculptures of icicles were sticking out of the ground, where multiple necklaces and rings were stuck on. Then she had a small bath made of thick ice, and her bed with many polar bear skin rugs on. The bed itself was carved out of the wall into a smooth slab. 
"Queen Snowfall asks that you join her in the throne room once you've finished." added Pansy, about to close the door. Mink nodded absent-mindedly. She'd pulled lace curtains apart and was watching as a small group of IceWings headed towards the sea, where small chunks of ice were floating lazily on the still surface. She spotted one nod at the leader, before diving into the sea. A few moments later, the IceWing emerged with the carcass of a walrus dangling from his claws. Wow. Will I ever do that?
She continued to watch the group while she ate her own meal, almost choking on a piece of seal when one of the IceWings divebombed a large hawk mid-air and won the struggle. Eventually, the group disappeared between the many evergreen trees sprouting upwards, and Mink quickly finished her breakfast and went to see her older sister. 
She passed many rooms while she walked. She passed the huge library, and, with a sad tug on her heart, remembered how she and Queen Glacier would sit in there for hours, reading about the Diamond Trial, animus IceWings, the war between the NightWings and IceWings, and many other amazing things about IceWings that Mink would constantly ask questions about, Glacier answering calmly. Remember what Uncle Permafrost and Aunt Tundra say. And what dead Uncle Narwhal said too. No point looking back on things; just look ahead instead. 
When she pushed her way into the throne room, she saw Snowfall talking with General Ivory on her huge throne made of smoothed ice. The dais was slippery like whale blubber, and when Snowfall spotted Mink standing by the doors, she halted her conversation and beckoned to her sister. She then puffed out her chest, like trying to be regal, but ended up looking like a penguin. Lynx, who was standing on the other side of the throne, let out a small chuckle. Snowfall shot her a glare and then turned to her sister.
"Mink, I just wanted to make sure you remember that we have a port intertribe party tonight. At Jade Mountain Academy." Mink felt stupid she'd forgotten. A few weeks ago, some of the Jade Mountain IceWing students had come with a message, explaining that the founders of the school wished to have an intertribal party, with every tribe attending. Many IceWings, such as Mink's aunt Tundra, believed this was a just a trap for the NightWings to attack them. Yet Snowfall had agreed. 
"Really? What happened to 'everyone is evil'?" asked Lynx from the other side of the throne, shooting Mink a mischevious grin. Snowfall suddenly flicked her tail, and Ivory gently led the silver IceWing out of the throne room. 
"Yes, Snowfall." Mink murmured, bowing her head. And with another flick of her tail, she was dismissed. Mink turned around, and began walking. But she didn't go back to her chambers. Instead, she walked out, onto one of the many glamorous courtyards. This one had many piles of freezing snow, and a beautiful fountain. It had a layer of frozen water, and a large statue of ex-Queen Glacier on, made of ice. It had been added as a sort of monument by Snowfall when she became queen. It showed her in the air, wings spread, and breathing frostbreath onto a NightWing as they battled, ending the dragon's life. Most of the statue was made of ice, with opals added on as scales and sapphires for her arctic-blue eyes. As for the NightWing, instead of it being ice, it had onyx and obsidian layered on for scales, and a terrifiyed expression. By the feet of the statue, many jewels and frost-kissed flowers had been left as presents for the now deceased queen of the IceWings. 
The one thing that made Mink despise the statue was the fact that it didn't represent Mother at all. Any IceWings who hatched during Snowfall's reign would only have this statue to know what the former queen was like. They'd see her as a ferocious, hot-headed (no pun intended) queen, ready to kill everyone and anyone. But that wasn't what she was like. She was always tired yet patient, and took the time to explain things that Mink didn't understand. Not this. 
Mink touched one of the light blue petals of one of the flowers, and plucked the flower. Then, with her tiny wings, fluttered up to the top of the fountain. She found a spot between the ears, and rested the small flower, brushing the petals as she felt the snow that had landed on the edge of the statue crunch beneath her talons. Then she flapped down and stared at it some more, before glancing at the frozen water. she smiled slightly. She'd always believed, out Mother's three daughters - Mink, Crystal, and Snowfall - that she was the one who looked most like her. Even if she had seal-blue eyes, not arctic-blue eyes, and Mother had no feathery patterns on her wings, she was still beautiful. 
"Your Highness!" came a call, and a servant came flapping along the mounds of snow. Mink didn't know his name, but he fought to catch his breath as he skidded to a stop in front of her. 
"Your sister wishes for you to return to your chambers and get ready for the party tonight," bowed the dragon. Mink sighed yet nodded, and dismissed the servant. Instead of climbing the steps, she flapped up to her window, and landed on the smooth floor. The ice was slipepry under her talons. She trotted over to the icicles, and picked a few. Mother had gotten her most of these. She chose a ring with opals embedded in it, another ring with diamonds this time, and some necklaces. These were built so they could be tied around her icicle ruff, making them easier to wear. Jade did go nicely with her scales. 
Then she glanced at an arctic-blue jewel box.
It held her silver circlet, set with opals and diamonds in it, which twisted around her head. But there was also her princess tiara, which she wore for formalites, like an important ceremony. She knew Snowfall would prefer for her to wear her tiara. 
As she stroked the circlet she thought of something that Glacier said when it was time for a banquet, and felt a memory stir.
She twists in front of the mirror, feeling like her neck is being broken because of her stupid tiara. She stared up at Mommy, who was wearing her huge crown. "Do I haveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee to wear this?" she complained, touching her head with pain. Mommy smiled slightly and sat down, caressing her chin.
"Darling, I know you like your circlet. But that circlet must only be worn, when you need hope and luck," Mommy said softly, kissing her on the nose. 
"I hope I can take this tiara off soon..." grumbled Mink.
Mink sucked in a ragged breath, holding back tears. She then lifted the lid off the jewel box and placed the silver tiara on her head. It hurt a bit less, but still hurt. Just then, she heard a tapping on ice. Someone was coming toward her room. Mink quickly wiped her eyes and spun around, expecting to see Snowfall. But, it was Lynx.
"Hey, Mink. Her Majesty, AKA Queen Snowfall the walrus-breath, wanted me to check on you. She wants to get to Jade Mountain early to prove she is punctual," joked Lynx, shutting the doors behind her. But then she must have realised Mink had been crying, and her face went from joking to concerned. 
"Mink? Are you OK? Was it something I said?"
"No...no, I'm fine. Let's just go."
== Chapter 2 ==
The party was down in a beautiful glade in the middle of a forest by Jade Mountain. There was a huge table where all the queens were sat at. As for the Assembly, they had their own table.
Flamesilk lanterns were strung from wires of silk from different trees, zigzagging across the clearing. There was a buffet table, where meat and fruit was piled high. There even some humans. There was also some music playing, and dragons were dancing and talking. Mink stayed by Snowfall, who was talking with Queen Glory and Queen Jewel. After all, Queen Coral had her daughter next to her (though she was attached by a harness, but Mink still counted it).
"Go away Mink, I need to talk to Queen Thorn about territory," Snowfall snapped eventually, shoving her away. Mink frowned. WELL, FINE! SHE'D JUST EAT REINDEER!
She stomped away to the buffet table, and picked some pieces of reindeer and walrus meat. She then began to devour them. And just as she was deciding to run away and never come back, she bumped into a HiveWing.
"HELLO! This is a GREAT party, ISN'T IT!?" squealed a round-faced dragonet. She was at least a few years younger thank Mink, and shorter, but was more interesting in colour. She had black scales, but they were striped with wide, fuzzy swathes of bright, sun-yellow scales. Her eyes were big, golden-yellow, and rimmed with black.
"I-I guess..." Mink stammered in shock.
"ANYWAY, have you seen my COUSIN, Yewl? I find his name SO funny, because his parents are my Aunt Willow and Aunt Sundew, and so his name is a cross between a tree and a POISON plant!" asked the dragonet. 
"Wait, you have two aunts, married? And those sound like LeafWing names," Mink said in shock. Just then, the dragonet squealed and disappeared into the crowd, and returned dragging a LeafWing dragonet with her, who was much bigger than her. He had dark brown scales, and large green eyes. His wings seemed to get in the way of everything.
"Yup," he said, somehow grasping what the conversation was about, "my mothers adopted me. My Aunt Cricket and Uncle Blue say that they loved the idea of adopting."
"Wait...Blue doesn't sound like a HiveWing name."
"Correct! I'm ALSO adopted! My MOTHER is a HIVEWING named CRICKET and my FATHER is a SILKWING named BLUE! He's ALSO a FLAMESILK! I'm Bumblebee, by the way!" laughed the HiveWing dragonet.
Mink was fascinated. She knew that intertribe relationships were usually frowned upon, even though her sister, Crystal, was with an awesome MudWing named Gharial. When Mink met him he, he made a wooden arctic fox doll. It turned out he was quite the woodcarver, and supplied wooden carvings for all of Sanctuary, the town he lived in.
"Um...I'm Princess Mink. My sister is Queen Snowfall of the IceWings. Want to go grab...some elk?" asked Mink awkwardly. Bumblebees gold-yellow eyes glowed with a cheerful light, and she began to nod.
"YES! And some roasted pear and antelope!" she yelped, and sped off to the table. RainWings and SilkWings were crowded around a huge pile of fruit and vegetables, munching on berry pies and chatting. Mink followed her. The HiveWing dragonet already had selected some pears and slices of antelope meat. She twisted the pears in her talons thoughtfully.
"I'll have to ask Aunt Luna if she can use some flamesilk to roast this," she concluded, heading off toward an elegant caterpillar-green SilkWing, who was chatting with a bright morpho-blue SilkWing and a dark blue SilkWing with splotches of orange on him. The caterpillar-green dragon produced a string of flamesilk, and held it up to the pears, which became all roasted annd squishy-looking. A few moments later the dragonet bounced back.
"I HAVE to introduce you to Aunt Luna and Uncle Swordtail. They just laid their first clutch of eggs, so I'll have more cousins!" grinned Bumblebee. Mink nodded. She had a tray of snacks, including a bowl of ice cream, frozen blueberries, slices of fish and seal, and some elk.
"Let's go learn more about each other!" shrieked Bumblebee, speeding off to the edge of the tree line. Mink followed, feeling happy.
She only wished she knew how short it would last.
***
"So, you live in the LeafSilk Kingdom? Really not the Hives?" asked Mink as they sat in the shade of an evergreen tree, chewing on bits of pear. Bumblebee nodded, stuffing a piece of antelope into her mouth.
"Uh-huh. Blue and Cricket are the only parents I've ever known, and Aunt Sundew loves me!" grinned the small dragonet. Mink chuckled slightly, but...something was wrong.
"Hey...did you hear that? It sounded like branches snapping..."
Before Bumblebee could reply, something darted out of the trees and smacked into Mink.
Claws dug into her scales, fangs digging into her neck. Mink screeched as dark blue blood splashed over her scales, and she tried to breathe frostbreath onto her attacker, but about five vines had been tied around her mouth at that moment. Bumblebee was lying on the grass, fear glowing in her dandelion-yellow eyes, her whole body stiff like an icicle as she clung onto the damp grass. 
She managed to tear off the vines with her claws, and screamed loudly as she breathed thick snow and ice into her attacker's face. The attacker snarled and let go of Mink, who was dumped onto the long grass. The attacker, clinging to their face, soared away into the trees.
The scratches were bleeding, blue blood spilling out of her like a stream. Bumblebee blinked, and ran off quickly. A few moments later, she returned with Snowfall, Queen Jewel, and five IceWing guards. 
"MINK!" screeched Snowfall, and that was the last thing she remembered before she faded into darkness.
== Chapter 3 ==
When she awoke, she was sprawled on a slab of ice in the palace infirmary.
More coming soon...
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