ABANDONED (ALSO CRINGE)

Watermelon #1

  "Good luck!"

I was watching Mako and Shadow exit the den for their new mission. It was always exciting to see a member leave, then return with one or two pieces of a dragon. But I rarely get to go on one, probably because when the client chooses who they want to do the job, they don't want a Rainwing to assassinate the target. So, when I do get to go on a mission, it's awesome! For now I should do what all Rainwings do: Lay around and sleep.

"Hey Watermelon! I got something for ya!" Starseer shouted, which made me jump before turning around.

"Yeah Starseer?" I replied, and then realized that he had a big smile on his face. Now I had a confused look, and Star immediately noticed.

"So as you know Mako and Shadow are going to Jade Academy to take out the Mudwing, Seawing, Sandwing, and the Nightwing. But the Rainwing isn't with the others and is in the Rainforest... so I'm going to send you to kill the Rainwing Queen..." He explained. It took me a moment to comprehend this, but when I finally reached the realization of the news, I was immediately filled with excitement!

"Three moons, FINALLY!" Shiver and Ember glanced at me in curiosity, "Finally I get to kill another Rainwing!"

"I'll send you tomorrow. You do what you always do."

"Nice, anyways I'm going hunting."

I headed out of the den. Once I neared the entrance, I noticed it was pouring outside, but I didn't mind. I started flying south, toward the outskirts of the Rainforest.

I hope I can catch a few sloths, those are absolutely delicious. The fur is a hassle though, always so hard to get rid of. Once you get rid of the fluffy mess, you would be tasting the most sweet and savory meat of a juicy sloth. If I don't get lucky, I guess I'll just snag a few fish from the river. Not as tasty, but filling enough. That would be alright I guess...

How would I get to the Queen, I know she has a Nightwing guard that is a bit too overprotective, but how could I use that to get to Glory. Rainwings are weak and easily scared, so maybe if I kill one, they will take me to her-

"Hello? Can you hear us?"

My head shot up with surprise, only to meet the gaze of a Nightwing and Sandwing, flying around me with confused faces.

"Huh?! Oh! Three moons, I didn't notice you. I was so deep in thought! Hello, I'm Watermelon," I replied with a smile, trying to be nice and welcoming. The two dragons looked at each other, and then me.

"It's okay! I'm Moonwatcher, and this is Qibli! We were just going to visit Queen Glory! So where are you going, because I don't think I've seen a Rainwing outside of the Forest before? You don't need to tell us if you don't want to though," The Nightwing asked.

"I was just hu- lost. I-I was practicing swinging through trees and then I got here, s-so I'm heading back," I lied nervously while hoping the fall for it.

"Oh, you could come with us since we were also heading to the rainforest!" Qibli exclaimed.

"Sure!" I replied, trying to be enthusiastic.

So then we all started flying toward the rainforest again. I really wasn't in the mood for socializing with anybody, so I wasn't talking to them but they kept whispering to each other. I didn't really care about their whispering secrets because as long as they don't know who I actually am, I'm fine with it. Then I remembered that they were going to the rainforest too.

THREE MOONS, HOW COULD I FORGET! THEY ARE LITERALLY COMING WITH ME TO GO TO THE FOREST!

"Um... so how long are you staying there?" I asked, while internally screaming at myself.

"Oh we are staying for about two days, just to visit Queen Glory," Moonwatcher replied. When I heard that my heart dropped, I was going to kill Glory tomorrow!

WAIT WHAT! Great moons, I have to kill them too? I mean I don't mind but sometimes I just want a quick, fun, and clean kill and not have to get rid of the bread crumbs. Or I could kill them now... nah I'll do it later.

"Um... so Watermelon, how old are you?" Qibli asked me. I was aso kind of curious to see how old they were.

"Well I'm ten years old, and you?" I replied.

"Oh, I'm four and Qibli is five. You did seem way older than us!" Moon answered with a smile on her face.

Perfect, these ones will be easy.

Then I realise they are holding talons.

Huh. These two are a couple, I can take advantage of that.

By now we were nearing the outskirts of the forest, so I sigh in relief that I can soon get away from these two.

"So Watermelon, what's your opinion on Queen Glory?" Moon asked with a face of curiosity. I of course didn't live in the Rainforest and have never met Glory ever before. I started to think of what would a normal Rainwing would say. I know every Rainwings likes everyone and everything.

"I t-think shes really cool! I look up to her every day!" I lie with a weak smile. They looked at eachother then me at me, again.

"That's nice. Oh! Well, we are at the rainforest now. Wanna come with us? Or you could go on your own, either way, it's fine," Qibli asked me. As much as I want to scout out the area, I just want to go grab a mouthful of fish and get away from these two.

"Um, well I might get a few fi- fruit on my way back. I don't really want to drag you through that," I say trying to be friendly like a normal Rainwing.

"Oh... well, I guess we'll see you later! Goodbye!"

"Bye!"

"Cya, I guess..." I say as I fly in a different direction. I keep going for a minute or two, then turn around and fly to the river nearby. I look at the setting sun and realise the rain stopped.

So now I have to deal with Qibli and Moonwatcher. So I'll kill a random Rainwing, and let the others see the corpse and then some guards show up so I kill them. Then I force the other Rainwings to bring me to Glory, camouflage, then use my venom on the Nightwing Guard and then the Queen. I'll stay hidden and watch her until I'm sure she's dead. Then sneak to Qibli and Moonwatcher and kill them too.

Shortly after that I arrive at the river and grab a tallonful of fish and headed home...