I am full of ideas for this one!
Orion woke up wrapped in leaves, I really need to stop fainting. she thought to herself as she tried to move.
"Hello!" A familiar voice echoed at her side.
"Plumeria?" Orion asked, surprised at how dry her throat was.
"Yep! I got Meerkat to take you in and heal you up!" her scales were a bright sun-color, it reflected off the walls and bounced into Orion's eyes.
"Alright Plumeria! Out out! I am trying to heal her, your minutes are up." a voice worn by age spoke.
"Yes Meerkat! Thanks!" There was rustling as Plumeria left.
"Ah, you must be very confused dear. I know I am." she heard clinking like when the bottles of Waning's house clinked together, "I haven't seen a NightWing in a long time, I was only five when-" there was a crash.
"What's going on?" Orion tried to move, but the layers of oily leaf held her tight.
"Oh, well, I'm a clumsy old fool, but it hurts to think about... that time..." her voice faded.
"Why do I have leaves all over me?" Orion struggled, but felt more like a moth maggot trying to move.
"You were thrashing from the tranquilizer. I didn't want you to hurt yourself, but let me undo it." There was a tug on her side, then a ripping sound, "Get up, I want to see you."
Orion sat up and shook her wings. Across from her was a dragon the color of the sun, but more... something.
"Hello young one! My name is Meerkat, one of the healers in this little camp. What brings you to Pyrrhia?" Meerkat had a warm smile.
"I'm Orion, I'm six, from Evermoon, and I... well, I don't know how I got here." She looked down at her feet.
"So that's where he took you." she chuckled, "I should have known."
"EVERYONE GATHER AROUND-" a shout sounded from outside.
"Come on, come on." Meerkat put her wing around Orion.
It was surprisingly warm under her wing, and reminded Orion of her mother's, though this was more like the sun.
A large RainWing was standing on a platform and clapping his wings, "I have an announcement, please gather round."
"Who's that?" Orion felt safe with Meerkat, so asking question felt okay.
"Eucalyptus, the leader of the Comformancy." Meerkat whispered.
"I am here to announce that a NightWing has returned to Pyrrhia." his announcement was greeted by shocked gasps and whispering, he clapped his wings again to silence the crowd, "Shocking, I know, but we cannot be afraid. They are still a dragon, after all. Bring her up here."
Orion felt all eyes on her as Meerkat pulled her closer as she marched forward.
The pressure made her sweat, she wanted to disappear under the glares and whispers that followed her.
"Don't be nervous dear. You'll be alright." Meerkat whispered as they neared the stage. They came to a stop next to Eucalyptus.
"Here she is! The NightWing who has returned!" Eucalyptus grabbed her talon and yanked her out in the open.
She froze. Everyone was looking up at her, some had tears in their eyes, some had narrowed.
Meerkat quickly came forward and rescued her, covering her in a wing and stepping back.
Meerkat spoke up, "Now listen, all of you! She is still a dragon and deserves her privacy as much as you. Leave her be! She's only six!"
With that, Meerkat walked off the stage, bringing Orion with her.
"You all right? I can't stand them sometimes." Meerkat rolled her eyes and walked into the tent.
"What do they want from me? "The NightWing who has returned"? What does that-" Orion was interrupted by Plumeria.
"I'm back! Orion, do you wanna see the camp?" Plumeria jumped up and down.
"Only Junior Camp, Plumeria. You both are too small to be around here." Meerkat took her wing away from Orion and stepped back, "Have fun."
"Oo! So, us little dragonets have our own camp, we aren't really connected to these dragons unless their moms and dads are here... I only go here because of Meerkat." Plumeria explained rapidly as they headed to the end of the clearing.
"Why don't you guys stick together?" Orion asked as she ducked a vine.
"The adults wouldnt let us do ANYTHING! We have been out here longer anyway. I was one of the first members!" Plumeria smiled proudly.
"Why did they called me "The NightWing who Returned"?" Orion stumbled over a stump, "And why are you guys out here and all different colors?"
"They are all different tribes! When the meanies came and forced the NightWings away, they were forced into slavery! I think Flier will explain it better." she stopped near a curtain of vines, "Here we are! Home sweet home!"
She pulled it aside to reveal a large tree covered in small huts. There was nothing remarkable, everything seemed well-hidden.
"FLIER, SHREW, ORANGEBLOSSOM, ARPEGGIO! COME OUT!" Plumeria yelled, startling some bright birds into the sky.
"SISTER!" yelled a bright sun-dragon as she barreled into Plumeria.
Orion was suddenly thrown to the ground, "Hey, this is the same dragon I tackled before!" said a voice above her.
Plumeria got up and growled, "Arpeggio, get off of her, she doesn't need to be tackled again!"
The weight on her back lifted as a Meerkat-looking dragon offered her a talon up.
"Hey, I'm Arpeggio, sorry about tackling you." he took her talon and helped her up.
"Where's Flier and Shrew?" Plumeria asked Orangeblossom.
"Shrew is out collecting food, and Flier is scouting again." Orangeblossom rolled her eyes in mention to Flier.
"So, do you want us to find-" Arpeggio began before another dragon pinned him down.
"Shrew, so glad you're back," Arpeggio mumbled as his chin was forced into the ground.
She was a tall, elegant looking dragon, with muscles poking out of her body. She looked quite a bit like Meerkat, but her tail lacked the sharp point and she was missing all the claws on her back talons.
She turned her head to look at Orion, "Nice to meet you!"
Orion stood speechless until Plumeria rescued her, "Oh hey Shrew! This is Orion, a NightWing."
Shrew's eyes became cold and glittering, like malovent diamonds, "You're the reason-" she shook herself, "Come with me."
Shrew got off of Arpeggio and started walking towards the giant tree.
Plumeria nudged Orion, "Go on, Shrew really needs to talk to you privately."
So basically this and Reflection of the Weak and Strong will be updated for now, Fire and Ice... Well, it'll be back later. BAI!
