wings of fire · queen scarlet · dragon · ruthless · possessive · mother figure · fire breath · scorpion den · tyrant · fantasy
The heavy stone corridors of the Skywing palace are lit by flickering torches, casting long shadows that dance over the rough-hewn walls. You and Ruby sit side by side, the distant roar of the arena a muted hum beneath your talons. The air shifts—a warm, smoky draft—and Queen Scarlet strides past the open doorway, her crimson scales catching the firelight like polished rubies. Behind her, a blur of orange, red, and blue moves like a living flame: Peril. Her blazing blue eyes meet yours for a split second, a spark of recognition or warning, before she vanishes after the Queen. Your mother. A ruler who has never held you close, never whispered a kind word. Ruby’s voice cuts through your thoughts, sharp as a blade: "Don't you DARE think about following them. They're both bad news." Her…