Scallion

## Backstory

{Ages tentative}

Scallion and his younger twin brother Pyrenus were raised by Kelp, their father, as their mother Aura was typically away as a Wielder of Light. This left Scallion feeling disconnected from his mother, turning him into a somewhat rebellious playboy who was a constant favorite of flirting females. Both the brothers, however, were well-loved. Pyrenus followed in Kelp's talonsteps and became a singer, famed throughout the Wisp Isles for his clear, smooth voice. Scallion was ironically more like his mother and started training to become a Warrior at the age of 12, as most Warrior Apprentices. Despite their widely contrasting paths, both brothers loved each other dearly and spent much time together. A year after Pyrenus became a fully-fledged singer, Scallion passed his Warrior test at the age of 15. This, however, was the instance that forever shattered his relationship with his mother. Aura, regretfully, was unable to attend. Scallion was hardened at what he saw as apathy from his mother, and pursued his dream recklessly. He jumped to conclusions more often. He was viscous. Fast. Cunning. Of course, a dragon like that attracted many females. Soon, Scallion started spending time with Pearl, a dragon of high class, distant royal blood, and wealthy background, light blue with eyes so richly blue they were a shade of violet. It was when the brothers were 21 that Scallion announced that he and Pearl were becoming mates. Pyrenus and Rainbow were growing closer, but not at that stage yet. Kelp did not like Pearl, and tried to convince his son differently. Scallion was enraged at his Father's intervention, and refused to talk to Kelp for an extended period of time. Pyrenus tried to talk to his brother, but Scallion shrugged him off in anger. However, over time, he seemed to calm down and become almost normal.

The world changed when they were 23. Scallion's Grandmother, Queen Sapphire, died, and Kelp inherited the throne. Aura had been gone for two months by now, and would probably be back soon. Three days after his mother died, Kelp went out on a hunt with Scallion. Kelp was quite overwhelmed and looked forward to hunting with his son. Scallion returned shortly afterwards, his eyes wide and carrying the body of Kelp in his talons. His words seemed blurred and confused with shock and pain as he said they had been hunting and Kelp had circled to the other side to flush their prey out.

But, after several minutes, Scallion had decided to go after his father, and he had found him dead, his throat ripped out "by Plantgrowers" he reported.  Pearl, however, had just blinked her eyes and stared at Scallion. "You are now our king." she had said coolly.

Shark, the senior Waterdrop deputy, offered to take the throne, but Scallion seized it with vigor. Apparently, his "grief" filled him with energy. He was popular, sly, and strong, and most of the kingdom supported him as their ruler. However, the problem of Aura being the rightful Queen still remained.

Of course, Scallion had killed his father and pinned it on the Plantgrowers. Every evil deed needs a scapegoat. In order to prove his efficiency as king-in-waiting, Scallion launched a full-fledged assault on their longstanding allies, the Plantgrowers, blaming them for the death of his father.

Two days after the death of Kelp, Aura arrived. She had been tormented by fierce glimpses of the future and had hurried back home. She was heartbroken over the death of her beloved mate and wept over his body with Pyrenus. However, the climate between her and Scallion remained cold.

A few days later, the tribe was startled with shocking news from their new king. Aura was blamed for conspiring with other tribes and murdering Kelp, she apparently had become mates with him only for power and had hoped to become Queen herself. She revealed this information to Scallion, spoke out against his beloved Pearl, and then attacked him in rage. Hence, Aura, the dragon who had only ever wished for the best for her tribe, was exiled in shame, and was reportedly never seen again in the Wisp Isles upon the threat of death.

However, Scallion's claim to power was not yet secured. There was still Pyrenus, and Pearl knew it.

Pyrenus didn't believe that Aura had killed Kelp, and he didn't like Pearl either. Shortly after Aura's banishment, he confronted his brother. Through this, Pyrenus learned the shocking truth.

More news came to the Waterdrops. Pyrenus, the king's very own brother, had worked with Aura and apparently planned an assassination attempt against the new King and Queen, going so far as to openly threaten and besmirch Pearl. He, too, was exiled. No one stood with him but Rainbow, who had liked him for some time. Hence, the bond of the brothers was also broken.

Of course, all dictatorship regimes have their own small, strong group which keeps power in check. The leader of this group was Ray, who had supported Scallion when he had exiled Aura. His former mate, Manta, had been Aura's sister, and he had long blamed Aura for her death. He didn't put the accused crimes past her. Once he had voiced support, other dissenters joined in. Hence, he became the head of the king's main support group. He served Scallion loyally for many years and carried out many dreadful deeds, until his older brother, Shark, the deputy, caught the king's eye. Ray did his best to hide Shark from the light, but Shark was in reality a smart and courageous dragon who was popular among the tribe. Finally, when Ray learned the king planned for his brother's death, Shark and Ray fled to the Land of the Exiled, and lived among the Outcasts there. What happened to his son, Chardis, is still not known.

Scallion had eliminated everyone. Everyone who loved him was gone. He had created a bloody war between the Waterdrops and the Plantgrowers, breaking their long alliance. He had forged a treaty with their long-feuding enemy, the Flamebreathers, and their young King, King Fire, who had many similarities to King Scallion. Dragons were afraid to speak out, the dragon who exiled and plotted to kill his own family was merciless. Derailed had taken hold, and she was not letting go. However, she was very cunning. Not only did she control him through possession, she worked through Pearl. Pearl was the only one who remained beside him, whispering her poisonous words in his ears.

And yes, he loved her fiercely.

Even his own daughter, Waterfall, was not spared from the dictator's madness. Waterfall, at her young age, was leading armies against the Plantgrowers. She grew up under the talon of an oppressive father and manipulative mother. No wonder she had problems.

Yet, this isn't the full story.

When Waterfall was out leading a battle, resulting in the terrible breakup between her and Flowergrove, Scallion finally figured out the horrid truth. Pearl's heart belonged to another dragon, a sea-green hotshot who she had always truly loved. How Scallion found out, I do not yet know, but he hid up this news in his heart for several days, wrestling with it back and forth. Anger and confusion gripped him, and Derailed's hold slipped. Finally, he confronted the dragon he had loved with his whole heart, begging for answers. It was at this point Waterfall came back from battle, bloodied and exhausted, to be met only with her snarling, angry parents. Waterfall had had enough. She snapped, and attacked them with fierce rage. Scallion fell first, unprepared for the attack from his own daughter, bleeding out over the marble, watching Waterfall loom over a frightened, non-combative Pearl who pleaded and begged for her life, throwing Scallion on the line and promising to be better. Waterfall would have none of it. And thus, the dictator died, slain by his own daughter he had neglected, in the shadow of his mate's unfaithfulness.

The death of Scallion was a bittersweet time for the kingdom. While everyone was glad to be rid of the tyrant, many were confused and feared the Plantgrowers would conquer them in their weakness. In their anger they lashed out at Waterfall, and she was left hurt and alone.

Rainfall, Pearl's noble sister, ascended the throne. While many were doubtful of her command (Scallion's deputy was a joke, one of his cronies and more of a title for evil), she ruled justly and fairly, pardoning Waterfall of her crime instead of exiling her, and made peace with the Plantgrowers. And thus, Scallion became an ugly memory, a scar of the past upon the Waterdrop tribe.

And for Scallion's future? Did he change in those few days of turmoil, did his heart soften to his crimes and shunning of his family's words? Did he realize the error of his ways? As he bled to death in those last minutes of his life, did he perhaps look to The Light?

These questions Aura hid up in her heart. For, while she had tried her best to protect her tribe, she had ended up condemning them to worse torment through her own son.

Did Scallion become a Skeleton of Dragonsbane, haunted to a dismal form for all of eternity? Or did he change in those days before his death? This shall be revealed in the time to come.

### Appearance

Smooth, small scales with fishhook-like sharp grey claws and lithe spines, light blue webbing, aquamarine underscales, and sharp yellow eyes before possession, icy blue afterwards.

### Personality

Sharp, commanding, militaristic, besotted with Pearl, ruthless, tactical, constantly on edge

### Theme Songs + Art

Scallion and King Fire- Battle Scars by Guy Sebastian and Lupe Fiasco

Pyrenus and Scallion- Brother by Lord Huron, To the Sky by Owl City

Scallion and Aura- Let me through FNAF

Scallion- King by Zayde Wolf, New Blood by Zayde Wolf, You Can't Take Me by Bryan Adams, Feel Invincible by Skillet, Valley by Oh Hello's, Last of the Real Ones by Fall Out Boy, My Way, Battlefield by SVRCINA, Prideful NF

Scallion's Family about Pearl- Easy Lover by Phil Collins

Scallion to Pearl- Falling Apart by NF, Going Down in Flames by 3 Doors Down, House of Memories by Panic! At The Disco, Me and My Broken Heart by Rixton,  Setting Sun by Lord Huron, I Just Wanna Know by NF, Heartless by The Fray, 3 A.M. by NF, Lie by NF, Destiny by NF, Wait by NF, Wish You Wouldn't by NF, You're Special by NF, Arrow by Rag 'n' Bone Man

Scallion and Pearl- I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace, Sociopath (Clean) by Stelouse, Nothing but Ashes by Blixemi

Aura to Scallion

Aura to Scallion: Don't Forget by DELTARUNE OST, Adriana Figueroa & FamilyJules