Dusk didn't really know what to do. Most of his friends were on the Nightwing island and Sunny was in the healer's hut. He didn't know where to go. He decided to just fly back to the treehouse. He didn't have anything else to do. The night sky had an orange/red color. Well, it was dusk right now after all. The sun was going down. It was almost completely dark when Dusk arrived at the treehouse. He walked to the corner he usually slept in. There was a note there.

Dear Dusk

I wanted to write a note for you since you nd Sunny wasn't there to say goodbye. I only wanted to say that i hope you and Sunny are okay and we love you both. Sunny is our little sister and you are something special. I am not just saying that because you are our friend. Dusk if we don't survive or get captured. Please don't come for us or grieve over us. If we fail, then you and Sunny are the ones who need to end this war. I have been thinking for the past few days. You and Sunny should probably start your own little quest. I think if you two start your journey into the kingdom of sand and start searching for the eye of onyx.

I believe in both of you and goodbye for now. Your good friend Glory.

Dusk stood there with a few tears. ''I hope we meet again then Glory. You and the others truly are my friends. I wish you luck.''

''There you are. Dusk you had me flying all over the place.'' Said Sunny as she landed.

''Sorry. Sunny you have to see this. Glory wrote us a note.'' Said Dusk as he gave her the note for her to read.

It took Sunny a while to process everything Glory had written.

''So, Glory wants us to begin on our own journey. Just you, and me?'' Asked Sunny confused.

Dusk sighed. ''I mean, it's not a bad idea. If we could find the eye of onyx. That would give us a major advantage. I think that we should try. I know for a fact that we can do it.''

''It's settled then? Should we travel to the kingdom of sand?''

''I think we can do it.''

Sunny nodded. ''I think so as well. But, are you ready?''

''For what?''

''To see where we would have grown up if not for this war.''

''I am ready. But one question Sunny.

''Yeah?''

''Which direction?''

Sunny stood there for a second thinking. ''West.''

Dusk stood there puzzled. ''which is?''

Sunny rolled her eyes. ''It's that direction, you dork.'' She said pointing west.

They began flying. ''How could you find your way back to Pyrrhia from in the middle of the ocean but not know which direction is which?'' Asked Sunny.

Dusk shrugged. ''I don't know.''

''Three moons, sometimes i wonder how you still are alive.''

''Luck i guess.'' Said Dusk.

How was he even still alive? That was a good question actually. He had survived a storm out in the middle of the ocean while he was injured. He had been one of the most reckless out of all of them. It seemed like putting himself in danger was his specialty. Even though he was a terrible fighter and really didn't know how to use his natural weapons at all. He had control of his fire breath but it wasn't really strong at all.

He was a bit slow with his tail too. and he was a decent flier at best.

Sunny noticed how he reacted to that question. He looked like he was thinking everything through.

''You know i didn't mean it like that right?'' She asked softly.

Dusk nodded. ''I know. It just got me thinking, That's all.''

The pair had reached the claws of the clouds mountains by the end of the day. They were both exhausted and ready for some sleep. Sunny insisted to take the first watch. She wanted Dusk to get his rest. A small smile formed on her snout as she watched him sleep. They didn't start a fire since there would be no point. They both naturally generated heat since they were both half sandwing. She rested her head on her front paws. She looked up at the night sky. Beautiful as ever.

Dusk woke up in a small house. He got up and walked out. He saw his mother and his, dad? His mother suddenly vanished. The dragon he thought was his father looked at him.

''Hello, son.''

''Dad?''

''Yes, it's me. Oh how long i have waited to finally see you. I-i am sorry for everything.'' Said the sandwing.

''For what?'' Asked Dusk.

''Me and your mother had to send you away.'' Said the sandwing.

''I know.'' Dusk said.

''How?'' Asked his father in disbelief.

''Mom told me in my dream. She said you were one of the most stubborn and hardworking sandwings out there.''

The sandwing chuckled. ''That's the way she describes me? Well, i guess it's pretty accurate. I have not seen her in over two thousand years. I know she has her duty as a member of the council, but i think she should be allowed to finally rest.''

Dusk sighed. ''I don't think she will move on from that job any time soon. She said that i was going to see her again. But only after this war had ended.''

''Hmm, i never got your name son.''

''It's Dusk.''

''Mine is Sandstorm.''

''I only wonder about one thing. Why can i only see you in my dream?'' Asked Dusk.

''It's hard to answer. But my spirit is forever linked to the Claws of the clouds mountains. I died up here.'' Said Sandstorm.

Everything changed around them. They were now standing in the snow on top of one of the mountains.

''I was banished from the kingdom of sand after the queen found out about my relationship with your mother. Your mother was killed by sandwings when the rest of the tribe was escaping towards that volcanic island. She was one of the few who stood their ground to buy the Nightwings enough time. I flew away that day. I did not know where to go and i got stuck up here in the mountains and froze to death. That's why this will forever be my resting place.'' Told Sandstorm. ''Son, i think your time has come.''

''Will i ever see you again?'' Asked Dusk.

''Yes, but i can only appear up here in the mountains. Everywhere else you can only hear my voice sometimes. Now, go. Go and end this war son.'' Said Sandstorm as he disappeared.

Dusk woke up to see the sun rising. He smiled softly.

''Now, that's a lot to take in at once..'' Said Sunny.

Dusk didn't really know how to deal with this. On one side, he was happy to have finally met both of his parents. But on the other side, he felt, regret? Shame, and sadness. It was like fate had other plans for him. There was nothing he could have done. He had not hatched on the day his parents had died.

''hey, there is nothing you could have done. You hadn't even hatched. What could you have done differently?''

''I-i don't know Sunny..'' Said Dusk.

Sunny sighed and gestured towards the cliff head. ''Come on, let's get going.''

Dusk nodded and jumped into the air and followed Sunny. He took one last look at the mountain.

''My son, remember this. When a dragon dies he never truly leaves this world. His spirit lives on, binding itself with nature offering hope for the future. This is what my father told me all those years ago. Now i am telling you. Good luck my son.'' Said Sandstorm before his presence disappeared completely.

Dusk closed his eyes and gave his father a small bow in respect before he flew after Sunny.

Dusk could not feel his wings anymore that day. They made a camp in a forest. They had been flying all day and both were tired. Dusk collapsed on the ground after they were done with the camp. They had not done much other than making a mall shed out of leaves and sticks. It was more for hiding than an actual shelter.

Sunny was sleeping within seconds of collapsing herself. They both made sure to get themself under the shelter before falling asleep.

Sorry, this one was so short, but i didn't really know what more to write. So there are some of the backstory for Dusk's father. And for everyone who has played Legend of Spyro, you might remember a certain quote in this chapter. Anyways i have nothing more to say.

So see you all in the next one. Bye bye.