It was terrifying how quickly the RainWings reacted. Three of Glory's guards faded out of their camouflage and into a deep red color, pinning the NightWing to the ground. Glory approached, hissing. She looked menacing despite her recent wound.

"Tell me what you know, or we will be forced to execute you for treason against your queen. You just tried to kill me." But now that she looked in his eyes, Glory saw more fear than anger. Still, she kept her fangs bared, ready to strike at any moment. Deathbringer stood next to her.

"I didn't want to." Nightwalker whispered.

"What?" Said Glory.

"They were going to kill me. I had to kill you. I had the most important important job- to assassinate the queen of two tribes. Queen Glory of the NightWings and RainWings."

Deathbringer stepped forward. "Listen, buddy, I know a thing or two about assassins and..." Glory stopped him with a glare and waved for Nightwalker to continue.

"They said they'd kill me if I didn't. They would have, too. My brother and his friends. They're more dangerous then I ever would have believed until I saw it. They're going to take over. They have assassins in every tribe... Waiting for the right moment. Then, after all the queens have been killed and everyone is afraid of what is going to happen, they will step forward and rule over all of Pyhrria. My brother. His mate. All of them. Charcoal. Char. That's my brother. I never saw him for what he was. But I failed. And now they're going to kill me." He stared up into Glory, who's eyes softened.

"Nightwalker, you should have told us. We can protect you. We'll hide you. You're safe now. But... How is he your brother? He's a Skywing.

"Our mother was a Skywing. Our father was a Nighwing. They had two eggs. Please, can I go now?"

"Of course. Hide him." She said to the three guards who had pinned him down. They nodded and left. She turned to Deathbringer.

"We must warn the other queens." He nodded. But then, another guard stepped into the light. Her name was was Heliconia.

"I'm sorry your majesty, but it's too late. Queen Moorhen of the MudWings is dead."