~Clearsight
Clearsight watched the ocean as a green dragon emerged from the water. She knew it was Fathom; today was the day that everything started spiraling out of control. The day had finally come. Soon, she would no longer be able to watch over Darkstalker. He would have to make choices by himself, with Fathom to guide him. Hopefully Indigo and Fathom won't take it too bad.
As soon as Fathom's shape disappeared into the cave, Vigilance walked into the room with a guard. Clearsight turned to them, and walked over. She carefully bowed, aware of her wound.
"My queen," Clearsight said. "Have you come for the final additions to the scrolls?"
"I came for you." Vigilance growled. "Chain her up, snout and all. Don't bother being careful." The guard opened, clamping Clearsight's wings and chaining her wings. Vigilance looked at Clearsight smugly.
"One last time, Queen Vigilance, I ask that you don't do this." Clearsight said. "There are many ways to make sure Darkstalker doesn't bother you. This isn't one of them, believe me."
"You don't speak anything but lies." Vigilance replied. She looked at the guard. "Bring her onto the same stage that this mess started out. I'll be there briefly once I gather Allknowing and the vial. Don't let her move. Darkstalker might try to attack; if he does, kill her own the spot, so exceptions."
The guard nodded, and started guiding Clearsight outside. She saw a future where he was one of the first dragons Darkstalker killed, followed by the queen and her family. She hoped that that future wouldn't happen though.
All three moons shined brightly outside, but all of them were in different phases. Only one was full. Dragons started to gather when the queen came out, a small bottle in her talons and Allknowing flying behind her.
"Today is a day of great triumph!" Vigilance announced. Clearsight was brought to the stage, and Vigilance stood beside her. "I have finally exposed this dragonet for who she really is. Clearsight, a moon-born dragonet with the gift of foresight, is no more loyal that Darkstalker! All who show any signs of remorse over her soon-to-be death will be killed instantly." She tore off the makeshift bandage on Clearsight's shoulder. Wincing with pain, Clearsight only looked at the three shapes that were coming out of the distant cave—Darkstalker, Fathom, and Indigo. She hoped that they didn't do anything. Of course, she was talking about Darkstalker, or moons sake. He was unpredictable.
Vigilance waited until Darkstalker was closer and able to hear, then she continued. "A while ago, when he was still loyal, Darkstalker enchanted many things for me to defeat the IceWings. One of them included a poison that, when applied to an open wound, kills the dragon within seven days. I've never had a chance to use it…until now." She laughed bitterly. She uncapped the small bottle, and tore at Clearsight's wound again so then it was bleeding again. She tipped the bottle so then a single drop landed on the wound, then capped it again. "This poison won't bleed out; after it is applied there's no going back."
Clearsight collapsed, feeling the poison sink in slowly.
At least three voices shouted the same thing: "No!" Clearsight recognized them as Darkstalker, Listener, and her mother. Only Darkstalker flew to her, though.
He stared at Vigilance. "You monster! Clearsight had never done anything to you! I'm sure she had warned you time and time again; you're making a mistake!" He screamed.
"You made this poison yourself." Vigilance replied. "And I quote, 'I enchant this vial so then it contains a poison that, when applied to an open and bleeding wound, kills the dragon within a week with no cure.' It was one of the ways you were going to kill me, according to Allknowing's research and several other seers."
Darkstalker landed beside Clearsight. "You knew this would happen, didn't you?" He asked quietly. "You knew. That's what you weren't telling me. I could've stopped this if you had just told me."
"You would've made it worse." Clearsight replied. She could feel the poison taking effect, and her bleeding wound only aided in making her feel sick. "You would've killed Vigilance too soon. You wouldn't have regretted it. There is no future where you aren't king—but some are better than others."
"I swear I'll find a way to stop this." Darkstalker said. He looked at Fathom and Indigo, who flew over to them. "Help me take her back to the cave." He looked at Vigilance. "I'll deal with you later."
Clearsight tried her best to help the three dragons move her, although it took a while. Dragons parted so then they didn't touch the bleeding, hurt, and traitorous dragon. The only dragons in the crowd who looked sad were Clearsight's parents, Whiteout, and Listener.