Black Ice

Hope (Moon)

Snowrey looked proud, even though she was a hybrid between the two tribes who hated each other the most.

"Moonwatcher!" Darkstalker barked, not even looking at her. "You're excused. Leave us." He demanded, his voice was deep and quiet as his gaze remained on the dragoness laying on the ground.

Moon didn't want to miss her chance of finding out what he had to say, so she focused hard. Feeling the familiar lightness, she opened her eyes. Looking down she saw that she was back in her spirit form just as her body left the cave. Floating over so she was up against the stone wall that was close enough for her to hear their conversation, she waited for their words.

But what she heard was not at all what she expected to hear.

"Snowrey are you ok?" Darkstalker seemed truly worried for the female, his eyes were all over her, checking for any injuries.

But the girl only nodded.

Darkstalker circled her and released her from her bound chains.

She stood a stretched her large wings, marks from the chains remained on her wings.

Darkstalker noticing the marks, looked at her apologetically.

"I'm sorry Snowflake." He said quietly, concern lacing his words.

Moon floated with shock. Not at all did she think that he could show the feelings he had for the dragoness in front of him. He loves her. Was the one thought running through her head, nothing else registering.

The dragoness was tiny compared to Darkstalker, only slightly bigger than Moon herself.

"It's ok. It doesn't hurt that bad." She assured the massive dragon. Her voice was smooth and soft, comforting almost as she laid her head on his chest.

Darkstalker had gently covered her with his wings, encasing her in a hug, as he sighed heavily and visibly relaxed. His whole demeanor seemed to drop and relax as he held her in his wings.

Snowrey reluctantly pulled away but remained in his wings. She sat and smiled looking up at him, until a thought came to her and her smile dropped, worry taking its place.

"You haven't killed anyone have you?" The white dragon asked with worry.

Darkstalker smiled sweetly. "Nobody. I've only enchanted one dragon and that was little Moonwatcher, the little mind reader I told you about. Her soul is trapped within herself." He assured. "But I promised you that I wouldn't kill anybody."

His deep voice was soft and caring towards the dragoness in his wings. Something Moon had never heard or experienced with him.

Snowrey gave a small giggle which made Darkstalker's face light up, and then bury his snout where her shoulder met her neck.

She smiled and leaned into him.

Moon had seen enough. He's not truly evil. There's still hope. She floated out of the cave and went on a search for the one icewing that always seemed to be on her mind these days.

She took turn after turn until she came across Winter who was back in his cave. He picked his head up as Moon entered.

Moon? Where have you been!? He asked, concern written across his face, confusion mixed with it.

Winter! There's so much I need to tell you! She exclaimed, ignoring his facial features.

Trust me. I heard. And saw! How could you Moon!? Become his daughter! Winter's wings were slightly flared from his outburst.

Moon stopped short and cocked her head. Then realization hit her.

Winter. I can't control my body. She replied quietly to his mind.

Winter's eyes widened with shock. His mind whirling with 'sorry's' and excuses.

Moon giggled but it was silent due to her form.

Winter felt sadness in him for he could not here her once beautiful voice. Only in his head. And even then it was more of a whisper.

Go ahead and tell me everything. Winter replied.

So Moon floated next to him. Visualizing the scenes she just witnessed as she showed them to Winter.

So there's still hope. Moon finished saying. He's not who we think he is.

Phew. What did you all think? Hope it was what you hoped for. What do you think should happen next?