Malachite

"We'll help [...] Writing was something I loved to do, when I was myself. When I was little, I had this plan that I would write about something that happened every day and give the story to all my neighbors."

— Malachite to Cricket, about his passion for writing, The Flames of Hope

Malachite is an adult male HiveWing who was first mentioned in The Hive Queen. He was at first Lady Scarab's secretary before he was forced under the permanent control of Queen Wasp and was forced to work for her in Wasp Hive. He was recently freed from Queen Wasp's control and is currently living in the LeafSilk Kingdom with his partner Katydid and their daughter Cricket.

Description

Malachite has warm orange scales and dark red wings with black spots here and there, some of which resemble Cricket's inkblot scales on his wings. He has kind eyes, and wears glasses.

Personality

Before becoming enslaved by Wasp, Malachite was a kindhearted individual who had several good ideas for his tribe's welfare. Scarab describes him as brilliant, able to make excellent coffee, and full of exciting ideas. He and Cricket have a somewhat similar personality.

Biography

The Lost Continent Prophecy

The Hive Queen

After Scarab confessed that Cricket's true mother was Katydid, she showed Cricket an old book and opened its front cover, revealing a hollow space that held a small portrait of Malachite holding a book. Scarab explained that Malachite formerly worked under her when she served as minister of education. After discovering that Scarab was quite fond of him, Wasp forbade him from marrying Katydid, knowing full well it would upset Scarab. She then took permanent control of him to hurt her further.

The Poison Jungle

Malachite was mentioned briefly by Inchworm while he was under Wasp's mind control. When Wasp heard about Cricket's residence, she invited her to come back to see her father, but then threatened her by saying she could easily kill him as well.

The Flames of Hope

Malachite was present in Wasp's throne room when Tsunami, Qibli and Pineapple were brought to the queen. Cottonmouth used Malachite to speak to Wasp directly. Cottonmouth left Malachite for a small moment to punish Wasp. This gave him some time to try and help the Pyrrhians escape by sawing through the vines. Unfortunately, Cottonmouth jumped back into Malachite before he could cut enough vines. Cottonmouth left Malachite's body when Qibli blew a flame at him, leaving Malachite writhing on the floor, trying to beat the flames down. Malachite managed to escape the burning throne room.

At the epilogue of The Flames of Hope, Malachite took residence in the new LeafSilk Kingdom, with Katydid and Cricket. Malachite mentioned that he would like to help Cricket write a book about the true history of the Scorching and Freedom's backstory. Both father and daughter were delighted to find out they had a lot in common with each other.

Family Tree

Cadelle

Unnamed

Katydid

Malachite

Cricket

Gallery

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References

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