A whimper quivered the ice dragoness' lips as she watched her children. Things were steadily getting worst with the two sick hatchlings. She knew they were dying and quickly, deteriorating like flowers without sun and water. She knew what she needed to do to help them but there were things that needed to be take care of first.

Patiently she waited for her sister to stop by, as she had been on and off during the week. Icer was not going to like what was going to be asked but ultimately it was Winter's decision to make.

Eyes closed and a rumble rattled her throat as she attempted to lullaby the young to sleep. She wanted them fast asleep by the time her sister arrived.

Hearing the approach of her sibling her head swerved. She knew who it was knowing well that Icer was the only one who could slip past the barrier. Lowering her head she looked to the hatchlings then to Icer.

"I am as well as I look." Which meant pretty crappy. Lifting her head higher she stared at Icer. "Icer. I want you to take Nalas'lis, Primarose, and Tre'sesa with you. I want you to take care of them in my stead."

Head lowered she watched the sleeping hatchlings. "I am going to try to save them. There is a chance I won't survive but is it not a mother's duty to give her life for her children?"

Growing quietly she lowered her head, icy eyes turning to Icer. "Don't be sad or hurt, Icer. The chance that I will die will be slim but even if I don't die I will be limited to the cave and I want the children to have more then just these cavern walls. I want them to be apart of the world." She smiled to her sister in attempts to comfort her. "You will be their guide to the world."

Softly she nuzzled Icer back but the motion was weakly done. "Thank you. That is a comfort. And I am so very sorry for placing this upon you. But you are the only one left that I trust.."

Gently the three females were plucked from their place and settled onto Icer's back. They remained fast asleep. "Come back in a week. Things should be done by then. If worst comes to worst you will find these two awake and ..older." She didn't say if worst came to worst she'd be dead. But only time would tell that factor.

"Spring and Autumn. Starting tomorrow you can come check on them in a week. Things should be, hopefully, done by then."

Head lowering near the two sick and dying wee ones Winter tried to sound optimistic. There was no doubt that a weary life left her heart and spirit faded. "Thank you, Icer. For everything."