(some rando night sky lol)

... As the sun peaks up over the water, in a blaze of orange and gold, a strange thing happens.

On the top of the now fiery orange water, a huge dragoness appears, larger even than Darkstalker when I first freed him from underground.

She glitters a deep red and gold, her orange burning eyes watching us with disdain, but she smiles wide, showing her sharp, golden teeth off in a display of power. Her wings are stretched wide, and seem almost to large for her. But, the most brilliant and strange thing about her.... Her tail.

It's covered completely in different gems of all sizes, shapes, and colors, all glittering in a kaleidescope of rainbow light over the ocean. She seems to fade in and out as well, as though I could walk right through her.

A silver crown glints on her head elegantly, small turquoise gems hanging off, shaped like tears.

"Ah, finally..."

Her voice is loud and booming, and I almost fall over, startled. Beside me, Darkstalker is also a bit in awe, but holds his ground.

"Tch, your smaller in person.... No matter. Hello Rogue, Darkstalker" 

She says, her voice reverberating around the beach. All we both do is stare at her, till Darkstalker speaks first.

".... Who are you?... " He asks in a awed whisper, his silver eyes glittering, but with what I'm not sure...

Her eyes burn into him, a small smile gracing her face now.

"I am Gem, the goddess of the skywings. It's nice to finally meet the 'stalker of dreams'... I saw everything you did back then, and it was impressive"

He blinks in surprise, before a smirk crosses his face.

"Ha, I guess..."

"Don't get a big head about it Nightwing"

She says sternly, but her tone is slightly joking. Then she looks to me, and I shrink under her fiery gaze.

"Don't be scared Rogue. I'm here to help you two"

She smiles, but it seems a bit sinister, and she flaps her wings gently before closing them at her sides, standing up and eyeing me silently now.

I'm still scared a bit, and wary of the supposed goddess, but, if she knows what my visions were about....

"Why would you do that?" I ask, sitting up straighter as well, my tail flicking and my eyes now challenging. Meanwhile, Darkstalker is watching me from the corner of his eyes with a smile.

"Because you two have a lot to do, and, without guidance you won't survive. Besides, I was asked to by Oracle... Your Nightwing god. He was to busy to see you himself"

She says, studying her claws on her talons, looking bored.

A god of nightwings? Does that mean there's a god for every tribe? Are they good? I have so many questions now, but, it might be rude to ask right now.

"... Does that mean you know what my visions mean?..."

Her eyes glitter, smirking at me with an eery glint.

"Of course. I'm going to tell you how to get there as well... on one condition"

Me and Darkstalker glance at each other unsure.

"... And what is that?" Dark asks smoothly, looking at the goddess with narrowed eyes.

She notices of course, but her smile just widens.

"Well... Simple. I want you to bring someone with you on your trip"

She says happily, but I can see the evil in her orange depths.

Another dragon though.... Could it be?...

"I'm sure you'll recognize him"

She says happily, before snapping her talons.

And Jupiter, the Skywing who attached us, appears right beside me on the sand, smirking.

I trip on my talons falling onto my side in surprise, Darkstalker taking a step towards the fire scales, hissing and glaring.

"Heh, nice to see you again to" he says sarcastically, rolling his odd purple-blue eyes at the angry former Animus. He seems less threatening right now though, and I notice, he's not burning the sand under him...

"Aren't you a firescales? Why isn't the sand melting?" I ask curiously, as if I didn't almost die because of this gold and pale dragon. 

He blinks at me surprised, the gold tear drop scales by his eyes glinting.

"Oh you noticed? Well, I am a firescales... But I can control my ability so I don't burn anyone..."

".... Thanks to me" 

The goddess finishes for him, reminding us of her presence with a huff. 

We all turn to her swiftly, before she speaks again, her voice more serious.

"Now, about your mission. In order to get to this new land of dragons, you need to follow the setting sun, and by night, the constellation of the albatross. Jupiter can show you that, another reason he must join you..."

My eyes widen, committing the directions to my memory quickly. I can see Dark as well thinking about it intensely, and still listening.

"... Now I know your curious about the meeting of your journey, but I assure you, you'll know once you get there. Those dragons need your help.... But a warning young Animus...."

Her large red/orange head turns to me seriously.

"... your magic won't work on anything from there, including it's dragons. Artifacts alone still work, since their from Pyrrhia, but you won't be able to cast magic on any native grounds or dragons. It's a precaution"

She explains plainly.

I pale instantly though, and dark looks at me with concern as well. Jupiter just shrugs.

"It'll make more sense once you get there. Oh! And your future sight may be a bit... Shortsighted for now, since having your powers would be too..... Easy. But you can still see ahead, just not as far. I'm sure you can handle it"

She says, waving a talon as though brushing it off like it's no big deal. But it is. 

Even though I've been unsure about my powers lately, I can't imagine them not working as well anymore. I need them to stay safe, to help prepare for the worst outcome. You'd think this is when I need it most, going on a journey somewhere new and strange.

But I don't question the giant dragonelle, just nodding solemnly.

"Good. Now, one last warning..."

She pauses, and her orange eyes actually glint with slight concern and newfound worry.

"... Don't trust the trees...." 

She whispers eerily, her voice sounding distant and odd, almost like she was speaking a part of a prophecy...

But she shakes herself off, looking high and mighty full of herself again.

"... That's is all. Now, our time is running out... Farewell, and know, I'll be watching..."

Her form starts to fade, shimmering from view a bit as the sun is almost out of the water fully. She bows a little bit, spreading her wings wide, and with one flap, is completely gone.

Hello! Sorry this chapter took so long, was busy working on this:

Our wonderful goddess Gem. I put it down here because it cuts off her crown a bit at the top otherwise.

It takes me forever to find time to draw, and even still I'm slow with art on digital devices. But I hope it looks good.

(I was to lazy do do a full body picture 😭)

-Logatos