When the sand of the arena was beneath my talons I saw the stand's filled with skywings. Scarlet was sitting in her balcony with a mocking smile as Glory serenely slept beside her.
My attention shifted to the gargantuan Icewing that was dropped into the arena before the dozen skywing guards near him scattered to the sky. Looking at the icewing I could tell that he more than twice my size as even adult dragons looked like hatching compared to him. His body was undamaged except for an old looking scar on his shoulder, which shouldn't have been possible since I could tell he was an experienced fighter from the way he carefully scanned every movement I made.
A skywing that had announced the previous fights landed at the center of the arena before bellowing at the crow. " After last month's battle with Blaze's army, our queen's dungeons were stuffed with icewing prisoners of war. Only ten have survived. With three wins I give you general Avalanche!"
Avalanche let out a snarl as he looked at the crowd before returning his gaze to me.
" And in this corner, an unusual case, as you might have already noticed they a hybrid between an icewing and Skywing. But not only are they an abomination but they're the only skywing dragonet to hatch and survive the brightest night, making them one the of Dragonets of destiny."
Gasps spread throughout the crowd after hearing my origins. This was followed by looks of looks of disgust however, I noticed looks of pity from some of the dragons in the stands.
The skywing announcer went on. " Let's see if these prophesied Dragonets are as wonderful and legendary as they're supposed to be, this should be a showdown to remember I hope your prepared to impress us, abomination. I present to you . . . The skywing Dragonet of destiny! Teeth ready! Fight!"
As the skywing flew out of the arena me and the icewing began to circle each other waiting to see who would make the first move. However while I was thinking on how to approach the fight the icewing stopped and gave me a saddened look.
" Sigh I don't take pride in the fact that I'm forced to fight you." Avalanche said. " as you are part of my tribe and your injuries will greatly hinder you. Though I must still fight you so I am sorry but I must live for my soldiers."
" Well I'm also sorry because I don't plan on dieing here, I have a family to protect so I can't afford to show any Mercy." I responded.
" Hahaha I like your confidence, what is your name I would like to remember you." Avalanche asked with a smile.
" My name is Frost and I'm the skywing Dragonets of destiny remember it well." I replied.
" Very well Frost may the best warrior win." Avalanche said.
After those words Avalanche opened his mouth and unleashed a blast of ice toured me. I jumped to the side avoiding the attack, when I recovered the colossal icewing had already launched himself toured me. Sliding under his talons I raked my claws across his underbelly hoping to deliver a devastating blow however, contrary to what I expected my talons painfully scraped across Avalanches scales leaving not so much as a scratch on them which dumbfounded me.
I quickly regained my focus and ducked under the icewing's massive spiked tail. Using the moment I bought myself to Come up with a new plan, I spun around swinging my tail like a wipe toured Avalanches chest catching him off guard. When my tail landed it felt like I'd struck a stone wall with my tail spikes only able to cause a shallow wound, causing my face to contort into disbelief and horror. Avalanche than grabbed on to my tail with an iron grip before pulling and ripping the scales and spikes off it.
Forcing myself not to scream in agony I lunged at Avalanche grabbing on to his neck before, stabbing one of my claws in his scared shoulder causing a roar of pain to escape his mouth as blue blood gushed out of the wound. I then twisted my claws making the wound bigger but Avalanche retaliated by digging his claws into my sides and began to crush my ribs. Unable to contain my crie of pain I swung my free arm at the icewing's face aiming for his eye, but before my could talons could hit there make I was thrown half way across the arena crashing into the sand fool and rolled multiple times.
When I manage to stand up I found my self struggling too breath and started coughing up blood, when I manage to look up I saw a colum of white snow heading toward me. knowing I wouldn't be able to the dodge the ice breath in time, I put my good wing in front of me like a shield and braced myself. The moment the blast of ice hit me I felt like I was about to die an unbearable pain and cold assaulted me all at once, my blood felt like it was turning to ice and I released a silent scream. After what felt like an eternity the ice relented and my wing fell limply to my side I couldn't move no matter how hard I tried, I was so unbearable cold that I could do nothing as Avalanche tackled me to the ground.
I tried to swing my claw at Avalanches wounded shoulder but was grabbed and crushed in the icewing's iron grip, before he then ripped open my chest and slit my throat. As blood began to fill my mouth and my vision began to darken I saw Avalanche give me a sorrowful look.
" You have fought well Frost of the Icewing's," Avalanche said. " I'm truly sorry for taking you from your family and I hope you can forgive me goodbye."
As my vision became more blurry I look toured the other Dragonets on their spires. Then I saw the Mudwing Dragonet who seemed concerned but couldn't tell but this filled me with a want to live, but before I could even think of continuing to fight Avalanche unleashed an ice breath and then everything went dark.
' No I can't die here I need to protect the other's I need to get up, get up, get up or the only things you care about will be taken from you NOW GET UP!'
As my thoughts raged I heard an ear piercing scream causing my eyes to shoot open and look around. I Avalanche was no longer on top of me and was a meters away looking at me in horror. Tuning to my side to get better look I noticed the sand under me had turned to lava and my body was on fire. In panic I began to try putting out the flames that covered me but after few moments of failing to extinguish myself, I began to realize that I didn't feel any pain while noticing that my tourn open chest and slit throat had partially healed. trying to understand what was happening to me I did a few basic moments and felt like I was filled with power which only confused me more because, I was at the brink of death a few moments ago and now It felt like I had endless strength.
I was taken out of my thoughts by pained growl reminding me that I was still in a fight to the death. looking toured Avalanche who was focused on my every move I noticed that there was frost on his claws which looked burned. Taking a step toward him to restart are fight he retreated back slightly which filled me with a odd sense of satisfaction, I didn't pursue him frothier as I wanted to test something which seemed stupid but I couldn't help my self. Taking a deep breath I could feel something within me begin to stir and build in my mouth, when feeling had reached it's maximum I opened my mouth and released it at my opponent. Expecting fire to be unleashed I was left surprised when azure blue ice shot out of my mouth freezing everything it touched. Avalanche managed to mostly dodge to column of ice with only his wing tip being grazed but what happened next both amazed and horrified me as the ice spread consuming his entire wing and causing a Yelp of pain to escape him.
I was ecstatic with myself now knowing that I could breath ice and wondered if I could also breath fire, but put thoughs thoughts to the side and refocused my attention back on Avalanche who was charging me. As the massive icewing drew closer I readyed myself to receive his charge, just as we were a few feet away he swung his claws across the ground throwing sand into my eyes briefly blinding me. When I regained my vision Avalanche had already released a breath attack hitting me point blank however unlike last time the fire that coted my scales protected me from the ice but were extinguished. Avalanche then lunged at me while I did the same causing us to clash.
Avalanche slashed his claws at me but his talons had harmlessly glanced off my scales leaving only shallow cuts . Thrusting my claws into at his chest I expected little to happen but was once again surprised when my talons pierced and melted though his scales causing him to roar of pain. With my claws inabed in the icewing's chest I used all my knew found strength to lift him into the air and roared as I threw him into to nearby arena wall causing cracks to appear. Taking advantage of my opportunity I jumped onto Avalanches back grabbed him by the Horns before smashing his house into the the ground until he stopped resisting.
Releasing an exhausted sigh I then roared at the sky before returning my gaze to Avalanche and just stared at him.
" Well what are you waiting for Dragonet of destiny finish his off." Called Scarlet
My attention was now focused on queen Scarlet as gave her a glare while trying to fight back the tiredness.
" What do think you can just knock him out and win," the queen said. " No that is not how my arena works you fight until one of you dies so finish the job." Scarlet finish while giving me a amused smile.
The dragons in the stands began to chant yell for me to kill him some of dragons I saw seemed reluctant but most genuinely wanted me to kill Avalanche. I then looked at the other prisoners the icewing's had looked away not wanting to see their beloved general die, while the other didn't seem to care having seen and done to much, when my eyes crossed the three Dragonets each of them had different expressions from fear to concern which caused me to feel guilty. As seeing all the dragons cheer for me to kill another made me sick and when my gaze returned to Scarlet there smile had grown enjoy my struggle causing my anger for her to grow more.
" It is ok Frost." Said Avalanche which shocked me. " You have to kill me if you want to protect the other dragonets of destiny. I hold no malice for you, you have proven yourself self a true warrior so take care of the ones you care for." Avalanche then closed his eyes prepared to die as the chanting grow louder.
'Why do I need to kill him, why do I need to be just has bad as Scarlet to protect the ones love, I does this world have to be filled with death and suffering because of evil dragons.' I thought. ' Do I have to bring myself to the same level as them. No I refuse to be has cruel as them, I refuse to become a monster. I will make this world better without bloodshed and prove I'll never be like them!'
"No!" I yelled quieting down the crowd
"What did you say." Said queen Scarlet nerwoing her eyes.
" I said no I will not kill!" I roared releasing Avalanche and walked to the center of the arena.
" How dear you defiy me in my kingdom." Scarlet screeched as the crowd before to Bo me.
"SHUT UP." I roared causing body to burst into flames which caused everyone to become silent. " Why should fo anything you say I a Dragonet of destiny you have no power over us but if want bloodshed then come down here and fight me." I growled while glareing into Scarlets eyes I could tell she was furyes but I also saw fear which caused a smirk to appear. " Have nothing else to say then shut up before I make you."
" How many more." I asked looking toured the crowd. " How many more have to die until it's enough, how much longer does this war have to last until your all satisfied. How many of your eggs have to be destroyed, how many of your loved ones do you have to lose until you've had enough. How much more suffering and death must there be before this war ends. I am Frost the skywing Dragonet of destiny I will end this war so no more have to die, so no one else as to suffer and lose the ones they love this I promise." I roared with my might before collapsing from exhaustion and falling unconscious.