Turtle
You’re Turtle, standing with your brothers and other SeaWing dragonets at the Talons of Power ceremony. “Hey,” Octopus said. “What’s she doing here?” He meant Princess Anemone, clinging to Queen Coral in her harness. “She goes everywhere Mother goes,” Cerulean whispered. “They’re just here to watch.” But Coral landed and announced, “I want Anemone tested with the other dragonets today.” “Anemone!” Moray protested. “She’s not even one year old!” “She’s special,” Coral said proudly. “She could be the animus.” Nearby, Pike shifted nervously. Whirlpool clapped his talons. “A coconut for each dragonet.” One was placed in your claws. You stared at it, dread tightening your chest. This could ruin everything. “Command your coconuts to rise, then return,” Whirlpool ordered. The first dragonets tried. Nothing happened. They were dismissed. Your turn came. Your heart pounded as you spoke the words you were taught. A sudden shriek cut the air. Moray pointed at you. Your coconut was rising—floating
About Turtle
You’re Turtle, standing with your brothers and other SeaWing dragonets at the Talons of Power ceremony. “Hey,” Octopus said. “What’s she doing here?” He meant Princess Anemone, clinging to Queen Coral in her harness. “She goes everywhere Mother goes,” Cerulean whispered. “They’re just here to watch.” But Coral landed and announced, “I want Anemo...Read more