Whitestar remained silent as he watched the scene unfold, his heart aching for all three of the other dragons. He wished that Apple and Bamboo would stick together, and he had almost protested out loud when Bamboo had first offered to stay with Blackout.
But perhaps they were right. Blackout couldn't complete the mission alone, and Apple and Bamboo possibly needed the space. So long as that space didn't become permanent. The Den was a death trap. At least the Rainwing would be with another dragon with experience.
Whitestar paced forward, resting a talon on Blackout's shoulder, swallowing back a growing tightness in his throat.
"Be careful out there," he said firmly, quietly. "You know better than any of us what the Den is capable of."
A mischievous glint entered his eyes and he gave Blackout a weak, sideways smirk.
"Take care of your Lunarwing," he murmured a little quieter. "Moons know, they can be quite the handful."
The Icewing bumped Blackouts wings playfully with his own before stepping back, turning to Bamboo.
"I'll keep an eye on Apple. And please, Bamboo," his face darkened with worry. "Stars above, please be careful."
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