Into The Blizzard

Chapter 1: Battle Training

(The IceWing Prophecy)

When darkness falls upon the land,
When dragons fight for a rightful Queen.
Three sisters, two will fall.
And one is left standing alone.

Wings of Night, Ice and Rain,
Wings of Sea, Sky and future sight.
Find the dragons of full moons bright,
Fear the dragons of Night and Ice.

Fear the ones who seek to conquer.
These dragons will end this fight of blood and tears,
These Dragons will change the fate of this destroyed land,
They will be the peacemakers in this land of darkness and betrayal.

These dragons will find the eye that sees the truth.
Together these dragons form the Wings of Fire.
And the time for peace will be right.

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Ermine's POV

I glared up at the SkyWing that was pinning me down. I always failed at the fighting lessons, It was because our teacher was strict and quick to attack.

"Come on! Fight you little brat, you're an IceWing, so fight like one!" My teacher snarled, as I wriggled out from underneath of her talons. I then took a deep breath as I readied my claws and prepared to use my frost breath. I shot out the plume of frost, but like usual, it went right over my teachers head, and it froze the stalagmites over my head and all around me.

"Three Moons! Yikes!" I cried, as I leapt away from the quickly falling stalagmites. I gave a frustrated hiss, as the SkyWing grabbed me by the wings. I let out a yowl of pain as I was thrown against the stone wall.

"Are all IceWings this slow and stupid? Stand up and fight like a warrior!" The skyWing grumbled, as she got ready to breath a stream of fire. I stumbled to my talons as I ducked and tried to role out of the way, but my wings and tail were scorched. I let out another yowl of pain as I was grabbed once more. I then jumped up to one of the higher stalagmites so that I was a safe distance away from my teacher. I was panting heavily, my scales ached and my wings and tail felt like they were on fire.

"Get down here and fight like a SkyWing!" She roared as she dug her claws into the rocks. I rolled my pale blue eyes and jumped away from the sharp talons.

"But I'm NOT a SkyWing. I'm an IceWing." I thought defiantly. I then jumped onto another stalagmite, as I narrowly avoided getting slashed by the SkyWing. I jumped down behind her for a surprise attack, but she grabbed me by the wings and tail. I let out a yowl of pain as my wings and tail flared in pain. She was just preparing another blast of fire when something or someone came to my rescue.

Kestrel suddenly let out a yowl of pain, and with the distraction, I wriggled out of the SkyWings grip. I then collapsed to the floor with a thud. I was panting heavily and everything ached.

The red dragon whirled around. Behind her, panting defiantly, was the SeaWing dragonet, Tempest. A red-gold scale was caught between her sharp white teeth. The SeaWing spat it out and she turned to glare at their teacher.

"Stop picking on Ermine. Or I'll bite you again." The SeaWing said, with a glair, as the SkyWing scowled and replied with a sneer.

"Well, then she can fight with either the lazy RainWing or the timid NightWing. Actually, I think the IceWing is more timid and shy then the NightWing." Kestrel said, as I lowered my head in shame. The SkyWing then stomped out of the cave with a huff, and she shot one last glare in my direction.

Once the SkyWing left, Tempest spoke up, as she looked worriedly at my wings and tail, they felt like they were on fire.

"Are you alright Ermine? You're scales look really irritated, you need to cool them down. You really should have more confidence in yourself." I gave a pout, and Tempest pushed me over to the river. I gave a hiss of pain as the icy water touched my still burning white and pale blue scales. After a few moments of silence, I spoke up quietly, while the SeaWing treated my wounds.

"Evergreen isn't lazy, he's just not made for fighting. And Startail is shy and timid because of me." I said, as Tempest began to wet my scales. I hissed at the sharp pain. She then ducked my head underneath of the water as I yelped and spluttered. I know I'm an IceWing, but the cold water is making my scales sting.

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"How are you feeling Ermine?" I looked up from reading my scroll to see the SkyWing, Windracer. I ducked my head as I mumbled shyly.

"I-I'm f-feeling b-better, t-thanks f-for asking Wind." I said, as the SkyWing gave a wide grin.

"Wow, you really are shy, aren't you Ermine?" He asked, as I lowered my head, and he laughed quietly.

"Well don't stay up too late. You need more rest and time to let your scales heal." Windracer said, I nodded and went back to reading my scroll.