I was stuck on this one for a while...But let me tell you, I'm going down with this story. Thanks for staying with me so far, I feel great that some people like my writing.
Hope you like it!
Dawn's POV
We landed in a dark corner of Blaze's military base. "This way!" Dusk hissed, "I know my way around!" He slunk into the shadows, and I followed him through a maze of crates. We reached a entranceway, and after checking if the coaster was clear, we snuck in. I don't like this. We should have just hidden ourselves somewhere we could never be found. This isn't fun. NO, don't doubt yourself now, you're all in it up to here. I argued with myself, not knowing what to do.
Dusk stopped abruptly, and I bumped into him. "What's the holdup?" I whispered. I was anxious to get to Carmine and Wolf. He put a talon to his lips, and pointed towards two soldiers, walking down the halls. They were chatting with each other. We fled into a side hallway, and waited in the shadows. "Ya think those prisoners are gonna get it, Ibis?" The taller one queried, and the female one replied, in a calm voice, "The General can do what he pleases. I don't give a camel's leg about all this. Blaze and all her advisors can spend the rest of their days tapestry weaving for all I care." She shrugged and turned a corner. The other Sandwing followed, saying, "This war is a load of camel spit, for sure. I'm just in it for the wages." Their voices faded away, and Dusk nodded. All clear.
We tip-taloned through the halls. Luckily, there were no more run-ins with soldiers. We came to a stop in a side room. It was the prison. But it was empty. The only thing in the cell was a pair of shredded aloe leaves. Dusk cursed. "Where could they be?" I fretted, looking around. Dusk straightened. "The interrogations room." He muttered. I could tell the situation was getting to him too. We hurried back to the long hallway, searching for the interrogations room. All the while, I was thinking, Seems like everyone is tired of this pointless fighting.
Dusk had just spotted the room up ahead, when a howl rang though the halls. "SKYWING ATTACK!" Dragons scrambled everywhere, battle ready. I ducked into a empty room, and Dusk followed me. As the SandWing military swarmed the halls, we quivered in the room, praying for Carmine and Wolf. Talons clicked outside of the door. Dusk wrapped a wing around me. The door opened, and the light blinded me as a voice hissed, "In here. I have to cover." As two dragons were herded in, the sounds of dragons clashing rang in my ears. The door closed and everything was dark again.
Beside me, Dusk stiffened. But before I had a chance to question him, one of the other dragons gasped. "Dusk? Dawn?"
It was Wolf. I answered. "Yes, it's us! Are you guys okay? What happened?" There was a shuffling sound, and a small plume of fire was expelled from Carmine, lighting a torch. I smiled. They were here. Wolf looked a little worse for the wear, but if we could escape once, we could do it again. After a moment of hushed greetings, Dusk spoke up. "Who was that dragon that sent you in?" A silence fell over Carmine and Wolf. "His..name was..Saguaro..." Carmine informed, albeit tentatively. Wait, Dusk's supposedly dead brother!? My mind reeled as Dusk stumbled backwards. I steadied him with my wing.
"But..but, I SAW HIM DIE! Saguaro is DEAD!" He blubbered, close to tears.
Wolf stepped forward as I comforted him. "Dusk, he is the SandWing General...but we think he is covering for something." Wolf murmured, and Dusk shook his head. "I can't take it. Why is it so HARD!?" He broke down and shivered. I pulled my tail around him. "Shh...Dusk, just rest." I soothed, and he nodded. Oh moons. This is becoming more complicated by the hour!
"So, what makes you think Saguaro is...a double agent?" I queried, determined to find my way out of these muddy connections and questions. Carmine shrugged.
"When we were in the cell, he came and started talking to us. Then he asked where his brother was. Before we could answer or anything, he turned and walked away. We still don't know why. Then, he came back and took us to a interrogations room. We thought he would be all mean and snappy, but he was trying to help us, I think. But we couldn't do any talking, because the the SkyWings attacked."
Carmine closed her mouth, and I nodded. I'm still confused.
"But that Skywing attack is just...a normal skirmish, right? They're not looking for us." Wolf asked nervously, and Carmine nudged him. "Trust me, if they were looking for us, we'd already be found. We just have to find a way to sneak out."
"But what about Saguaro?" I added, "we can't just leave without answers!" From the floor, Dusk groaned. "I can get us out of here. I need to get away from all this."
"But how?" Carmine asked, "There is a battle going on, in case you haven't noticed. "
I shot her a glare. Dusk slowly got up. "Carmine and I will cover for you and Wolf, then after you've gotten out, we'll follow." Another sound plan from the SandWing. I nodded.
"Good plan. Let's meet at that small oasis, over near the Rain Kingdom." I added, and everyone nodded.
Dusk closed his eyes, gathering himself, and then opened the door. He immediately began to fake-fight Carmine, while Wolf and I quickly scurried to a side exit. We hurried out the door, and breathed a sigh of relief.
"We're safe." Wolf murmured, and I nodded, breathless. "Let's head to the oasis now." I said, and we took off.
I cast a quick glance back, hoping to see Carmine or Dusk. But there was only the suffocating darkness. But in a way, it was good. The dark provided cover, and it was much cooler out here than inside. I peeked at Wolf, who was looking much better.
Squinting, I could make out the shape of the oasis. I steered Wolf towards it. Now all we had to do was wait.
Suspense!
Well, you'll just have to wait... :3
R and R!
Thoughtfully, Clearly.
