*WARNING, A FIGHT SCENE WILL HAPPEN IN THIS CHAPTER, A FEW GORY MOMENTS. JUST IN CASE, I AM WARNIG YOU NOW*

✳Part Three: Discovered✳

'What have I done?' Sunset thought, as she carried Palecloud to her close friend, away from the rising war... It happened a few days before… Palecloud was only 4 days old, Sunset had brought Palecloud, her daughter, to meet her father, Prince North. She has been neglecting her queenly duties for this dragonet, she wanted her to grow up healthy, but out of other dragons' reach. She hid her in the outskirts of the Kingdom Of Sand near the sea where no dragon has ever ventured. There was a small forest there rich with food so Palecloud would not starve, and being part SandWing, didn't need water often. But there were ponds if she needed it. Queen Sunset also learned that she could also radiate cold, if she was in a bad mood. Warm: happy, cold: sad. She still had that strange feel to her, but no magical powers showed. Palecloud was very young still so some things she might not remember about the visit.

"I hope she remembers this trip. She deserves to know." Sunset said. Suddenly, a SandWing patrol swooped overhead, and Sunset had to hide Palecloud in a bush. Just at that moment, an IceWing flew up to the patrol. It was hard to see, but Sunset instantly knew who the IceWing was.

"I have to see Queen Sunset. Please take me to her immediately."

"I'm afraid Queen Sunset is out right now. Prince North, you are free to come back later."

"I am sorry I will leave then." Sunset was watching this all from a distance, and as she saw North beginning to fly away, she made Palecloud stay here until she got back and flew up to greet them.

"Hello, what are you doing so far from the Ice Kingdom?" Sunset said.

"I have to pass on a message from Queen Snow." North replied, but he had an expression that he needed to talk about something else.

"Ok. Come with me back to the stronghold and then we can talk." Sunset said. They got back and Sunset and North went into the throne room to talk. Sunset sent the guards out, saying this was royal buisness. Sunset was glad North was here, he has never seen Palecloud yet. She is waiting at the place she saw North, hidden away safely.

"Sunset! I have something to tell you!" North said. By the sound of it, something was wrong.

"What is it?" Sunset said.

"They know. The Icewings. Queen Snow. They know." North said. Sunset froze in her spot. She couldn't believe it. She stood there. Frozen.

"I need to hide." North's voice snapped Sunset back into focus.

"But where are you going to go?" Sunset said with an anxious expression.

"I don't know, but far away from the Ice Kingdom." North replied, his face dark. Then Sunset had to tell him something. She was going to tell him their dragonet survived, but now...

"North, about our dragonet... " Sunset started.

"Where is she? Is she alive?" North said.

"No, she didn't survive her first day." It broke her heart to say this, but she had to keep Palecloud safe. If anyone found her... Maybe... Just maybe... She can go and hide her.

"I'm sorry, I wish I could have seen her. I have to go now, I don't want to get caught by my tribe." North said. He spread his wings and flew off out of the stronghold. Sunset was left there watching him leave for the last time. Or so she thought.

'I wish it didn't have to come to this' North thought. 'Me leaving my tribe and Sunset. But where am i going to go?' North pondered about many things like what would happen if he stayed, or if he rebelled against his own queen.

'Maybe... Maybe I can-' His thoughts were cut off as 4 IceWing soldiers flew up to him, lightning fast, and knocked him out cold. His last thoughts were about Sunset and how he was afraid to what was going to happen to him, before his vision faded away and the world went black.

A scream sounded from the distance.

"NORTH!" Sunset yelled. She flew in the direction of the scream and saw 4 IceWings carrying another IceWing who appeared to be knocked out. "No!" Sunset flew as fast as she can but the IceWings were too far ahead. Sunset was left behind, watching the 5 blue and white shapes, fly into the distance.

"What have I done?"

North woke to the bright light reflecting off the ice in his kingdom. Then he realized he was in the prison. Not many prisioners were here, as no dragon that is not an IceWing, can get to the Ice Palace, and most of the IceWings follow the rules and obey them with their life. Those in the prison, had broken only one or two rules, and will be staying in prison for life. The IceWings are very strict about rules and punishments. North knows what's coming for him. He just wished it didn't have to come to this. If only he ran off with Sunset instead. If he had convinced her earlier, or if he had been more careful about what he said, he wouldn't be in the situation he is in now. He remembers what he did earlier, and what he said, and the exact mistake he made. And it will cost him his life. He had been talking to his sister, Queen Snow, earlier, and he had been talking about his love life, but being careful not to reveal anything, and then he slipped just the tiniest detail. He had said the dragon he loves had the most beautiful violet eyes...

Sunset waited at her Stronghold for a message she knew was coming. She had left Palecloud in a hidden part of the Stronghold only she knew about. She knew North was going to be executed. He had broken so many rules for Sunset. And he will most likely be killed in front of her. But she couldn't bear it. She knew she was safe, as she was a queen, and no queen kills another, but she wished she could be in North's place.

'If only I ran away like he wanted...' Her thoughts were interrupted by her SandWing messenger coming into her room to give her a note from Queen Snow herself. It said:

"To Queen Sunset of the SandWings, I invite you to an important meeting, regarding some broken rules I had just found out about. Please meet me and some of my IceWings, just outside of the Kingdom of Ice. Don't worry, your kingdom will not be attacked, but your attendance is important. Please feel free to bring any and as many dragons you like. I hope to see you there!"

'Of course.' Sunset thought. 'She tries to make it seem less scary than it really is.' Sunset knew she had to come or she will be attacked, regardless of what the note said, so se decided to bring some of her best guards and fighters, and Sunny too. Sunny would wonder why she wasn't invited, she IS a princess too. But what if she finds out? Sunset had a feeling like she already knows. Later, she gathered all the dragons she wished to bring, and headed off to the place Snow wished to meet at. She found her with some IceWings, some of her best soldiers and guards she saw, and a beat up dragon in chains.

'Whew, it's not North.' Sunset thought, after seeing the grey scales. But really it was just covered in dust and dirt.

'Wait... NO! IT CAN'T...' Sunset watched in horror as the dragon in chains looked at her with the most piercing blue eyes. He looked nervous, but when he looked at her his eyes filled with love. He quickly looked away as Queen Snow shot him a look. Sunset walked up to Snow, and looked her in the eyes.

"I have been told that an IceWing had a mate with one of your SandWings. I wish to stop this nonsense, fortify more strict rules, and punishments, if this ever happens again. He will be punished publicly." Snow said. She had a look in her eye, as if daring her to say something.

"Yes, I will find out who had been doing this and will be punished." Sunset responded. She refused to give in to her taunts, so she decided to roll with it. Sunny walked up to Sunset and looked at her with a sympathetic expression.

"I know about you two. Don't worry, I haven't told anybody, in happy for you. But still..." She walked off and left Sunset looking back at her then looking in North's direction. He looked at her with a terrified expression as Snow called everyone together.

"Everyone gather round'! It's time!" Everyone settled down while the IceWings went on one side, and the SandWings on the other. They seemed to be mad or disgusted by eachother but Sunset didn't know or why. Sunset made her way to the front of the group of SandWings, so she wouldn't seem coweredly or rude. Sunny came and sat next to her and wrapped a wing around her in a hug. Queen Snow was standing next to North, with two strong guards holding him down. There was no chance of his escape.

"Everyone! You may have been wondering why I have brought you here. I have brought you a disloyal dragon who betrayed his tribe to be with a SandWing! Oh I see the SandWing who is Prince North's mate here!" As Snow said this, she shot a taunting look at Sunset.

"I will not call her out, that is Queen Sunset's buisness. But, we have to punish North. He has broken our most sacred laws to be with this dragon. This is punishable by death! So, to punish both North and his mate, I will kill North myself, in front of the SandWing, for justice!" Snow said. She had a way to give speeches, so every dragon will believe her story.

"FOR JUSTICE!" all the dragons said. Sunset just stayed there and watched. Snow walked up to North and raised her talons up into the air, above North's neck. Her claws were filed and sharpened so they will slice through anything. There is no way North could survive this.

"Watch as I execute my own brother for my kingdom!" Snow caught Sunset's eye and she looked triumphant.

'NO! STOP!' Sunset's mind cried, but it was no use. She had to act now. Snow's talons were swooping through the air towards North's neck, and time seemed to slow down as Sunset leaped trough the air and landed in top of her. Sunset lost it. She had to save North. She clawed at Snow, and Snow fought back, the two guards holding North, ran to help their Queen, but Sunset stabbed one of the guards wit her tail, and blasted the other with her fire. The guards were both dead now and North ran to a hidden spot. No one saw him leave, as the whole place exploded into battle. SandWings against IceWings, fire against ice. Sunset and Snow tumbled across the ground, clawing each other and growling. Sunset breathed fire onto her shoulder and Snow breathed ice onto her wing tip, they had both lost it and were now trying to kill eachother. This battle was going on for a long time, Snow had blue blood mixing in with her blue scales, Sunset had red smeared across her golden scales, and she was glad she had brought her soldiers and guards. Even Sunny was kicking IceWing butt! Finally Sunset had got Snow pinned down, and she raised her venomous tail over her head, pointing at Snow.

"Are you really going to kill me?" Snow said mockingly, "You know if you do, we will go into a war. Is that really what you want?"

"Yes! As long as North is alive and Palecloud is safe!" Sunset shot back.

"Ah Palecloud, what a pretty name." Snow said silkily, "Is that your dragonet?" "Yes, and with you dead, I will have one less thing to protect her from!"

"Oh so im just a 'thing' now?"

"YOU ARE GOING TO DIE!" Sunset aimed her tail at Snow's chest, and prepared to strike. Sunset aimed in the perfect spot and her tail went right through her heart, sending her venom into her bloodstream. She left her writhing in agony on the ground. 'She'll be dead in a few seconds.' Sunset thought.

'Now I have to find North.'

"QUEEN SNOW IS DEAD!" Someone screamed.

'Oh no I have to get out of here, and fast!' Sunset thought. At that moment, North came running towards her with his wings open. He drew her in for a fierce hug and motioned for them to fly into the air. They both took off and North told Sunset to follow him.

"I have to go back... for our dragonet." Sunset said.

"What?! I thought you said she was dead!" North said in astonishment. Sunset felt really bad but she had to take Palecloud to Mindreader.

"I'm sorry I lied, I had to keep her safe. I need to take her to Mindreader."

"The Talons Of Peace? Are you sure? She will most likely forget about us." North said.

"Anything for our daughter..." so Sunset flew towards her Stronghold as fast as she could, and went through the secret entrance she found, to the room Palecloud was in. She was sound asleep so she picked her up gently and flew towards the Claws of the Clouds mountains, where she knew she would find Mindreader. She had met her during her time at the Jade Mountain Academy, and they became quick friends. She is also the leader of the Talons Of Peace, after Riptide left for Tsunami, and Squid had been protested against after he wanted to become new leader. Mindreader was a very popular choice, and they have become more 'peaceful'. She eventually got there, and she flashed a signal and two dragons seemed to appear out of nowhere and escorted her to a secret cave system. In the main cave she saw Mindreader. Sunset ran towards her with Palecloud in her arms and gently put her in Mindreader's talons.

"I can't care for her... You have to for me.." Sunset said with tears in her eyes.

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of her. I'm not going to ask why you need me to care for her, but me and Frostbite had out first dragonet yesterday, they can keep eachother company." Mindreader said. She tried to sooth Sunset and talked to her for a bit.

"Thank you so much... I'll miss you..." Sunset said, her voice wobbling.

"Don't worry... You can go..." Mindreader replied. Sunset flew off towards where she left North. He was waiting for her and flew up to greet her as soon as he saw her.

"Did you find her? Is our dragonet safe?" North asked.

"Yes... She's safe... And she's in good talons... Let's go... Sunny will make a good Queen in place of me..." Sunset said.

"Oh... Follow me, I know where. To go..." North said. They flew side by side, to a place no dragon will ever find them...

Whew! Done chapter 3! I have pre-written these chapters up to chapter 5, so expect some pretty quick uploads! Honestly, these last few paragraphs has been very emotional for me to write. It might not seem sad, but when your accually thinking about this, or writing this, ITS HARD! BTW, I am a Moonibli fan, so Winterwatcher fans, watch out! There will be a scene just for Moonibli. :) STAY TUNED AND PEACE OUT FANWINGS!