The Hybrid Prophecy, Book 1

by frostbiteicewing

My first fan fiction! Watch Scorch and his friends as they fulfill the prophecy that will stop the 30-year war. They will face many dangers and perils as they find hidden powers (there should be no Mary/Gary Sues) and journey through Pyhrria. Rated T to be safe. I do not any of Tui T. Sutherland's characters or writing or anything else.

15. Ch 13: Kestrel's demise

I'm back! With chapter 13! Enjoy the plot development! ;)

Chapter 13

Kestrel gasped and crumpled to the ground as she backed away from the dead body. She covered her head with her wings with shame. The crowd consisted of pure silence. Except prideful, sly Queen Scarlet, of course.

"I knew it was a risk keeping the continued rebellious line alive and keeping her. Yet you just happened to show up, and gave me the chance to put her in there with you. I was surprised you didn't recognize her. I mean, it would not be thrilling at all if you discovered it was your daughter." Scorch felt sick as he heard the words that confirmed his suspicions. I tried to warn her…

A dark, trembling voice sounded from the rusty heap of depressed scales. "But you said it was your granddaughter,"

"Oh, yes, I got my daughter to adopt her so I could cover up your tracks." Burn stuttered for a moment with her mouth wide open, and it slowly transformed into a nasty smile.

"Of course, she was raised a rebel by my incompetent offspring, and therefore gave me a thrilling reason to put her in the arena."

Kestrel was now practically motionless, only a hint of breathing evident from the dragoness.

"Now seeing that you are not intent on leaving, and since a queen can change her mind," Scarlet motioned to the guards, "take her back to her cage."

Burn growled. "Give me what I came here for." What she came for? That doesn't sound good. Webs said once that Burn was the most violent out of the competitors for the throne. Scarlet rolled her eyes and huffed, "All bark and bite now, are you, Burn?"

The SandWing hissed, and the queen yelled some commands: "You two! Bring one of the interesting hybrids, one we haven't seen. Don't disappoint me or my guest, or else…you know." She motioned to the sandy grounds below. Scorch shifted uncomfortably and wondered which 'hybrid' she wanted.

To his relief and demise, the two SkyWings flew towards a different cage with an icy grey-blue dragon inside. Phantom can handle himself, right? I saw that battle with him and Kestrel, and he looked like he had no problem fighting.

"Burn, darling, who do we want to put in with him? The champion, maybe?"

"No. I want to see him fight before he is killed." Shimmer looked relieved at this, but neither Burn nor Scarlet noticed.

"Fine. Then I'll put three other dragons in with him." Scarlet said with a devious smile.