Tango's Suspicion

|✩'𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑'✩|

In Tango's dream, she was back in the strange cave, the sounds of fire crackling were close.

She looked around, fear slowly creeping up her spine as she looked around. Close by, were the figures from before, though Tango still couldn't make out what they looked like, just their shadows.

"Ms. Meltdown!" called the familiar voice of Chromic, who sounded like he was running. He stopped In front of another figure, panting, "I-I- I have news."

Meltdown let out a snort, "you sound like you've seen a ghost, what is it?" she growled. Suddenly, a large figure stood next to Chromic, flicking their tail. 

Meltdown seemed to stiffen, taking a step back. "W-what the..? S-S-"

"Don't say my name," the figure warned, flicking their tail in a cautious manner, "I sense a presence."

Tango felt her scales turn a pale green color, & she folded her wings into herself. Did they know she was here?! Before she could even try to run away, a cold feeling appeared on her left.

She let out a squeak, jumping a bit. Next to her, was Albatross. 

"Well your dreams are certainly interesting," he commented, stretching like a cat, "are you certain you're not half Nightwing?"

Tango let out a sigh, "Positive. And how did you get into...whatever this is?" Albatross let out a dry chuckle, "I'm a ghost, there's a lot of super-cool things I can do."

She blinked, "...right..okay. Do you have any idea who these dragons are? What they look like?" Albatross shook his head, "I see what you see."

Tango nodded slowly, turning her attention back to the figures, who had gone quiet for a moment, which thankfully meant Tango hadn't missed anything.

"You know, I do resent the idea of you referring to me as a spy," the large figure spoke in an annoyed tone. "How did you know about that?" Chromic asked, his voice still sounding shaky.

The large figure let out a laugh, "I have my ways. As in a dream visitor." 

"Let's get to it," Meltdown snapped. Tango was grateful to hear the leadership in her voice once more, even though Meltdown was probably evil. "How's our dead friend doing?"

"She's grown quite a bit, though others are growing more curious by the minute" the large figure responded, fiddling with something around their neck. "I'm sure you'll be able to get to Pyyrhia in no time, friend."

"Don't call me friend," hissed Meltdown, slamming her claws down onto the cave floor, which made a scraping sound. "Were only helping you, because you forced us, Hybrid."

The large figure, who Tango decided to call Hybrid, let out a hearty laugh. "Oh Meltdown, you humor me sometimes," they spoke. Hybrid then spread their wings, causing both Chromic & Meltdown to take a step back, "but it is no time for humor" they growled.

Meltdown & Chromic nodded in a fast pace, taking another step back.

"Now if you want your land back, I suggest you start planning," Hybrid said in a threatening voice, turning around to exit the cave, "Otherwise your head will be displayed for all to see."

Tango shuddered, squeezing her eyes shut. She heard Albatross flick his tail, "well I think that's enough dreaming for one day" he said, before the dream ended.

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Tango bolted upright, glancing around in a dazed manner. Albatross's ghost was standing beside her.