So, here is your next chapter. I won't go on today, I'll let you get to the story.

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Dusk's POV

"Mm, hey Dusk, *Yawn* d'you wanna help me with the stre-DUSK!" Dawn's voice shook me awake. I groggily opened my eyes, and yelped. I was laying on a woven net, surrounded by vibrant, colourful dragons. Dawn was beside me, tensed and ready to spring away. I got up, but stumbled, and the dragons came closer. "Careful, the sleeping darts are still wearing off." A bright green dragon steadied me, and as I got a closer look at him, I realized these dragons were Rainwings.

"What do you want with us? Who are you? And where are the others?!" Dawn demanded, and I guessed she was worried about more arena scenarios. I wa also wondering where Wolf and Carmine were. The green Rainwing turned his attention to Dawn, and his scales flushed blue. "There were no others. I'm Mangrove the Rainwing, and we just wanted to say hi. Visitors don't come often." He smiled as Dawn and I looked at each other, worried. No others!? Then where are Carmine and Wolf? "So, what are you planning to do with us?" Dawn cocked her head as she spoke, taking in the Rainwings. You had to admit, they were kind of cool. "Oh, you know, give you a tour of our village, and we have to show you to the current queen, Grandeur." He smiled again, and turned a vibrant purple. "Hey Orchid, can you come help me lead these two to Grandeur?"

A female Rainwing padded over, and twined tails with Mangrove. "Of course!" Her scales were a mix of pink and purple, with some white here and there. We made our way over to a flowered hut, with Mangrove pointing out certain things along the way. I marvelled at the beauty of it, but I was a nervous wreck. This was not my idea of a good day. Hopefully this 'Queen Grandeur' dragon could help us. We stopped, as we'd arrived at the queen's hut.

"Hmm. There's no line today. That's strange.." Mangrove started, but Orchid waved him off. "It's nothing, why don't you go have some sun time. You've been too uptight lately." She kissed Mangrove, for a long time. It was kind of gross. After Mangrove left, she ushered us inside. A regal-looking Rainwing sat at the back of the room, draped in flowers. "Your Magesty, we would like some help." Dawn bowed and motioned for me to follow. Since the Sandwings didn't have a real queen right now, I'd never learned how to act around royalty.

The queen nodded. "Yes, most people come here for help. What do you need." Grandeur spoke casually, almost like she was bored. Dawn fidgeted, unsure of how to explain our situation. I jumped in. "Excuse me, Queen Grandma," Orchid and Dawn cringed, as Grandeur gasped. "We need help. We are outlaws, we just survived a near-death experience, and our friends are missing. So if you could help us, that would be great. Thanks and all that other camel dung." The hut was so silent, you could hear a beetle, walking on the wall. Grandm- Grandeur shifted. "Well, I never! You are one bold dragon. Reminds me of myself... Very well. I will help."

I breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment I thought the Queen would get angry. Dawn looked at me, with an expression that said, 'Close call, mister.' I smirked at her. I turned back to Grandeur. Orchid excused herself, and waved a tail. "First off, we need permission to stay in the rainforest. We have a small camp on the edge of the forest, and we need to know that we can stay there." I looked at her, with hopeful eyes. She nodded. "As long as you respect our community, and stay peaceful, you may stay wherever." I bowed. "Thank you."

Dawn stepped forward. "And, as a question, do you know if there is anything that could've taken hold of a Skywing and a Icewing? Mangrove says they weren't with us." She fiddled with her talons. Mudwings have those sibling bonds, so Dawn must feel very distraught over Carmine and Wolf. I twined my tail around hers, and she relaxed a little. "I'm sorry, but I know nothing of the sort." Dawn lowered her head. "Thank you anyways." She sighed, and we bowed once more. "Goodbye your Majesty." We exited the hut, and walked around for a bit, until Mangrove and Orchid bounded up to us. "Hi again! How was your audience with the queen?" Mangrove questioned as his scales turned a curious periwinkle.

"It was okay, we have permission to stay at our camp, and greet you all, but we don't know where our other outlaws are." Dawn looked down again, and Orchid comforted her, her scales a magenta colour. "Don't worry dear, you will find your friends." She took Dawn's talons, and smiled. "Sorry, I'm just worried." We thanked them for their kindness, and left the Rain Village. Now we had to find Wolf and Carmine. Hopefully they were safe. As we flew away from the village, I fretted. Where could they possibly be?

I'm sorry, but I had to cut this chapter short. It was more of a filler than a real one. But it did have some information. And I also left you on a little cliffhanger, so hang on readers! The Rainwings seem a little OOC, but they did just wake up from sun time.

Happy Valentines! Clearly.