Open up your eyes

Chapter 3

"Well hello there, dragonets." We heard a voice say. I turned around and saw a big SkyWing blocking the light of the sun. She cackled an evil laugh.

"Who are you?" I don't sound as brave as I would like to. I clear my throat and try again. "Who ARE you?" It sounds better, and more demanding.

"You don't know? Me?! I am QUEEN Scarlet! Of the SkyWings of course!" She said dramatically.

"You don't know her? She is the most famous SkyWing ruler! Famous for her arena. Ring a bell?" Alligator says in a matter-of-fact tone of voice.

"Oh! You're the famous SkyWing queen everyone is terrified of!" I say smirking. I know that she will love that I said she's terrifying without saying it. Although she is skinny, she is tall and intimidating.

"Ooh! Dragons are afraid of me? I'm so glad to hear it. How about you be my new piece of art?" She smiles at me.

"No." I say simply. "I would rather do something more productive." I say.

"I am looking for an assassin. Hmm..." She says thoughtfully. "You're my new hired assassin! Shoo you worthless MudWing!" Scarlet says to Alligator.

"First: I am glad to be your assassin and second: can Alligator come too?" I ask kindly.

"If he is useful, he may stay alive." She says after thinking for a moment. "Or else he's dead." Scarlet let's loose a wicked smile on her face.

"But what does Alligator want? Does he want to be an assassin? Maybe you should include him in the conversation." Alligator said, annoyed.

"Do you want to be an assassin?" I ask.

"Yes. After delivering this to Coral." He replies.

"Or deliver that to Coral, kill her, and earn money for it. As simple as that." Scarlet smirks. "We could start another inner-tribe war." She cackles really loudly. I know what she wants now. She wants anarchy, and that's exactly what we're going to give her.