Wounds felt like feathers and even as his brother began to break down, Skylark only grabbed his brother roughly by the hair and crushed their foreheads together not out of meanness but of dire. Skin met skin and he let his lilac eyes slip closed. The last things Daddy had said to him was to make more slaves. What did Daddy want for him, if he was no good as a mate? Sleipnir was more desirable. Everyone wanted Sleipnir. And why wouldn't they? His brother was perfect- bold and courageous, even without a gift like his, was able to gain the attention of those around him. Sleipnir, who was undyingly loyal to their parents, while he was... he... he was... 

He was a leader. That's what Daddy wanted to tell him. One didn't need to be loved in order to maintain order, they needed power. They needed to be feared. He could recall back to the great dragons who had protected their clans in their time of need. The Alpha of the North Ulva, who slaughtered tribes of Metal dragons with her power in order to maintain her dominance in the area. Klioh, the Giver of the water dragons, who brought immense pleasure to others in exchange for rites and information. Aime-Torhu, the Great Sky, who was capable of turning others into stone just by biting them. All great dragons, all great abilities. But none had the straightforward control that he wielded. It was capable of reducing a great warrior into his loyal pet. What else could he apply it to? The possibilities were endless. He could be the king. 

Relaying his thoughts to his brother, not in words but in emotions, he felt his wings spread out once more. Though... though he let his brother know everything. He was wondering what Sleipnir could do. If he could do anything else than be desirable. Projecting to him that he thought they were trapped, Skylark finally pulled away and frowned. What could they do? Father... father was no more. They needed to fend for themselves. There was no need for words. They needed a course of action. First, they would need to reunite with other dragons so he could start testing the bounds of his powers.