Sumac winced as a leaf crackled loudly under his talons. It was the night after Belladonna had returned, and now Sumac was creeping through the forest with a ferocious golden-green ball of sappiness by his side.

"You're going to LOVE Willow," Sundew told him for the thousandth time. "She's sweet, and calm, and thoughtful, just like you, O Wise Cousin."

Sumac playfully nudged her shoulder with his. "Hey, Hazel's kinda like a mix of you and Willow. She's ferocious, but still quiet and sweet." He looked down his snout at her. "You are neither of the last two."

Sundew yelped quietly and shoved Sumac, who almost toppled into a strangler vine. He regained his balance with as much dignity as he could before shoving through the last fern and into the clearing.

The water was still and calm, reflecting the night sky and the dark shapes of two graceful dragonesses. Sumac joyfully skimmed over the water with his wings, tackling the dark green and brown dragon he loved.

"Hey, hey, nice to see you too," Hazel joked, but her wings folded around him protectively, hugging him back. The other Sapwing, a pale green dragon with dark brown eyes, watched them with an amused expression on her face. Suddenly, it changed to a look of pure affection as Sundew came strolling out of the forest, picking up the jade frog Sumac hadn't even noticed.

"Hey, Willow~" Sundew said playfully. (Catradora V I B E S) Willow grinned, pulling one wing around Sundew and hugging her.

Once the pulled apart, the four dragons surveyed each other carefully. "So this is Sumac?" Willow asked Hazel who blushed a dark green and looked away.

"Yeah," she mumbled, stepping closer to Sumac.

The dark green and gold dragon nodded to the jade frog. "Handy thing," he commented.

Willow shrugged. "Yeah, it's our signal," she said coolly. The two regarded each other for a moment. "I could help y'all make one, if you want," she offered hesitantly.

Sumac smiled at her. "Thanks, that'd be great."

There was an awkward moment of silence before Sundew rolled her eyes. "Well, loving idiots, shall we swim or not?"

Sorry it's short, I have school but I'll post later :)

Yes, there's a reason Willow is acting frosty to Sumac

all shall be explained