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Turquoise watched as the IceWing tore at the chains. "Please wake up, Nish." She begged. Finally, Crystal sat back, panting with exhaustion.
"It's no use. The chains can only be broken with fire."
"If only Nish were awake." Turquoise hissed. "He's part SkyWing."
"Or your buddy over there." Crystal pointed at Wildfire. "He looks like he's full SkyWing." Oh, yeah, Turquoise thought foolishly. She had completely forgotten about the lonely SkyWing dragonet. Suddenly Crystal froze, looking at something behind Turquoise.
"What is it?" Turquoise asked, turning around. There, three dragons were emerging from behind a large stone. "Is that…?"
"The queen, the king, and the princess." Crystal whispered. "It's too late." She whimpered.
"No! We have to escape! There's still a chance!" Turquoise hissed.
"Welcome, fellow SkyWings!" the queen announced, flapping her wings enthusiastically. "Today's arena battle is going to be exciting for sure! Apparently, I have received word that two hybrid dragonets were discovered and brought in!" her words were followed by cheering. "So, without further ado, guards! Bring them to the center of the arena." Two red dragons soared down to Nish and Turquoise.
"No!" Turquoise hissed. "They can't make us fight!" she glanced desperately at Nish, begging him to wake up and help her attack. The two dragons undid the chains and dragged the two dragonets onto the arena. Nish was awake now and staring helplessly at Turquoise.
"Turquoise…?" he asked.
"Fight!" the queen commanded. Nish and Turquoise circled each other nervously.
"Turquoise…I can't do this…."
"Neither can I." Turquoise whispered.
"What are we going to do?" Nish whimpered. Turquoise narrowed her eyes.
"This." Turquoise growled. She walked up to Nish and draped her wing over his back protectively. She glared at the queen, who gasped. The princess was watching them in surprise. "We won't fight!" Turquoise shouted through gritted teeth.
"What?!" the queen exclaimed.
"That's right. We refuse to fight!"
"Well." The queen scoffed. "I hope this will change your mind. Guards! Unleash the IceWing!" the guards made their way towards Crystal, whose eyes were now lit with fear.
"Wait!" the princess cried. Everyone froze. "Mother…Wouldn't it be better to wait until they're ready to fight? W-we don't want to waste their…talents." The princess stuttered.
"That's a wonderful idea, Skylight." The dragonet sighed. "Guards! Bring these two back to their columns." The two guards glided into the arena and grabbed Turquoise and Nish in their talons. They flew them back up and chained them up again. Nish looked at Turquoise in relief.
"That was too close." He breathed. Yes, it was, Turquoise thought, looking up at the princess as she disappeared. Why did she save us? Turquoise wondered.
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