The wind screamed and howled as Papaya hustled everyone back to the cave.
We must hide before Queen Spark finds us She thought. We must stay strong, unlike the other tribes that have come to stand against her, If we fail our mission tomorrow, we may as well make ourselves drown.
She couldn't help but want to kill Spark herself, especially in a gruesome way if she were an animus. She knew she could count on Influenza and Gram on this mission. But Pygmy would probably snooze off and call it "Boring" Even though he learned about "the sextuple murders" which involved the mauling of the six other tribes that used to live here. two others are still on the continent battling to death, while the seven others stayed underground.
But she would never forget that one CogWing named Stellium who helped them so much.
Stellium was off in the Cog Kingdom collecting guard Information and any other information to help them get in but was supposed to come an hour or so ago. She better find that old animus touched object her grandfather made. because without a Stealth Army what luck do we have getting into the place?
She was interrupted by the VirusWing she still couldn't remember the name of yet. Which was odd since he was her roommate. "how much time do we have until the deploy?" He asked her. "We have about twenty and a half hours." Papaya yawns. "and also, can you remind that Nitwit Pygmy to stop snoozing and get ready for a life-or-death situation?" Papaya had spent the whole other day yelling at Pygmy that all she wanted to do was throw him at Queen Spark's doorstep. "And tell him if I have to step ONE talon in his snout again he will find himself in the dungeon for a WEEK."
She couldn't even THINK about that buffoon she'd been training. ALL HE WANTED WAS REWARDS FOR WHAT HE DOES, but after all, he is one of the strongest warriors we have, especially if you mess with him because his backstory is a major sob story. Maybe the ScrollWing she only met once would be a better replacement
The helpful ScrollWing named Redwood could make us something. like some kind of distraction for those guards Stellium mentioned. It depends on what prices Redwood is offering us though. so maybe not an extreme replacement, but could help us along the way.
STOP WORRYING SO MUCH, PAPAYA!!! She yelled at her thoughts WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THESE IDIOTS? a voice that is not her enters her mind. You should be worrying because I have captured you poor old Stellium, and we know EXACTLY where you are. chuckles the smug voice of Queen Spark And now that I know you're alive, I can use my greatest piece of work to see how good it holds up to you BUFFOONWINGS!!!!!! This is how Papaya starts to get major anxiety and stress. BUFFOONWINGS DON'T EXIST, SPARK!! AND WE ARE NOT ONE OF THEM!!! Papaya knows not to get too frustrated, or she could do something terrible.
I think we have our first far-away subject!! I'll be back in 10, and here is a little something to pass your time. Spark squeals. and as she laughs her evil laugh it fades into nothing as Papaya falls into horrifying sleep.
- - -
Papaya finds herself in complete darkness surrounding her. She feels the terrible metal "Gadolinium" Stellium told her about that Spark uses for her prisoners. She can't stand the numbing cold of her arms, legs, neck, and thin wings.
She suddenly saw a light turn on. she thought it was a savior, but when she saw the shadow of Queen Spark coming, she knew this was bad. more lights turned on, and there were thousands of CogWings in the stadium.
"Shall we start with the interrogation or the ice bomb, class?" asked Spark.
Am I supposed to be on school entertainment? That is NOT what you should be teaching Dragonets, Spark. Papaya thought. and saw Spark's brows furrow.
"INTERROGATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" screamed the students.
"Then let's begin" Spark smiled accordingly, then clapped twice and shouted some gibberish thing like "Shuntu Guntu Ralla Prisonold!"
Papaya couldn't believe it. Her wings, neck, arms, and legs felt so less cold, but she still didn't enjoy it. A spotlight hit Papaya in the face and almost blinded her.
"Um, hi? My name is Papaya and I uuuuuuh, um, Hate Spark?" Papaya stumbled.
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" came from the stadium and at the same time Spark hissed "Did ANYONE teach you manners? It's QUEEN Spark to you! Now speak up or I'll send out a mech to murder you. Now, why was Stelium here helping you?
As she said Stellium she could feel the presence of little Stellium saying "Hurry up Papaya! Come up with an excuse!" and then a Cage fell from the sky with another spotlight, inside was Stellium, the 2-year-old Dragonet, Crying.
"I-I-I uuuuuh, I don't know who Sh-She is? I T-Think you may b-be thinking of another d-d-d-dragon?" Papaya tried.
Stellium Sobbed even harder now, even if Spark did believe her, she wouldn't by now.
"HaHa, very funny, Fruit-eater. Thanks for making this SO much fun." Spark offered and pressed a button on the controller she had in her talons. An anvil dropped from the sky and crashed onto Stelium's cage. Not yet killing her, but causing serious damage.
Papaya stared. Horrorstruck. "WHAT KIND OF A MONSTER WOULD DO THAT?!" Papaya howled.
"If you want me to stop" Spark teased, straining her talons to drop another. "Then TELL ME what and where those other Tribes went." I would never betray them, must not tell her - But Stellium. There was only one thing to do. "fine, torture me as much as you want, there is no use, I will never tell you, and If you let Stellium go, I will give you as much torture as you would like, your Majesty."
"FINE, IF YOU INSIST" grumbles Spark and hits the button again. Stellium lets out one last 'Urk' before dying. Blood staining the Polished granite floor and flew to the roof. Papaya was devastated and curled up into a ball and cried. She couldn't stand this anymore. she was just gonna have to sacrifice. But as she thinks that she remembers her Grandpap's last words "Never give up on anything or you will never have a chance at success." He croaked. She was so happy to see him home after the Sealand shore war. he didn't look in good condition and collapsed to the Ground Immediately. "If you give up, you could just as much wish for acid rain. I have a very old DVD in the basement. I know you're scared down there, but it's your only hope. Use this is something else happens to the world" he finishes. "goodbye, my sweetheart." and his breathing stops, his pulse and blood aren't good either. Papaya only knew what that meant
She was four. and her last family member had died.
She spent the rest of the day crying in her room, eventually fell asleep, and had odd nightmares of her Grandpap telling her to find the DVD. she woke up and searched immediately. She found it and Jumped upstairs. she watched it and it taught her this one battle move that would let no one stand in your way.
She screamed and ripped off the metal bands. Everyone was surprised. She ripped the cage apart and flew up to Spark. She held a chokehold and screamed "YOU ARE DEAD, YOU WILL NOT KILL ANYONE OF MY FRIENDS OR FAMI-" She was cut off by guards, they took her away to the D class dome. this is where they use dragons as test subjects for new inventions.
- - -
She awoke to the urge to kill Spark. And she came into her mind again. Did baby Papaya have a scary dream? does she need mommy? oh, that's right, you don't HAVE a mommy anymore. Spark chuckles. I'll be here very soon, and there is nothing you can do.
"Um, Papaya, Are you - OK?" The VirusWing asked?
"DOES IT LOOK LIKE I'M OK?" Papaya Bellowed "I DON'T THINK SO, I THINK IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AND SPARK HAS FOUND US AND WE NEED TO HIDE AND SPARK CAN GO IN MY MIND AND HAS TAKEN STELIUM AND ENDS UP MURDERING HER AND-"
"Woah, Woah, calm down, Papaya, tell me exactly what happened," he said. So she told him.
"OH NO!" he freaks "WHAT DO WE DO?!?!?"
This Triggers the switch in her mind. "I know! The other continents!! you guys have the maps, right? you can try to make it across and use one of those 'boats' the CogWings make. She already infected me somehow so I am no use, and I probably end up dying, so go without me."
He looks worried "But Papaya, we need you!"
"NO BUTS, GO!"
he sighs and starts tearing. "Oh Papaya, I'm going to miss you so much, at least you can die knowing that Amoeba wanted to marry you." he sobs.
Papaya started to tear too, she did have some Love for this Idiot but was ashamed for not knowing his name. Amoeba. Amoeba. Amoeba. Now I will have something to fuel me up for what I have in store. I just discovered my true love's name.
"Go now, before Spark finds you, and tell them the Queen wanted everyone to escape. even on this gruesome night-storm." Papaya Cried.
I always wondered what the other tribes were she thought I heard something about a funny CornWing once. But that was Probably Starfruit's made-up story, like always.
She could hear everyone hustling to get outside, geared with all the weapons available, with the craft smiths we have from the lessons Stelium had taught them. the raptor claws weapon and the shield are just EXAMPLES. I hope the other continents won't think of us as traitors that have come to kill them. She couldn't believe she was even letting that Shimmy girl be the new Queen. But sheat least liked to know she wasn't the kind of Queen Spark is so it made her feel a bit better. A couple of goodbyes and a few minutes and the Queen entered the room. "get that Fruit-eater and bring her into Prison. We can Interrogate her later. Now for the whole tri-", she was interrupted by the silence around them. No dragons to be seen.
"WHERE ARE THE OTHERS?" Spark Exhaled.
"Not gonna tell you and never will." Papaya smiled. "I like it when a nooby-Queen like you rages. It's funny to watch. Amoeba would enjoy a night with me watching you get furious about numerous things."
Spark looked like a bomb about to explode. she had steam from her nose and was about to say something when one of her guards mentioned "Stellium has been discovered to be working for these dragons, perhaps even giving them Vital information they would love to hear."
"I NEVER LIKED THAT NIECE OF MINE ANYWAY, BUT WE'LL HAVE HER REGRET THIS IN NO TIME" Spark Exploded.
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