OOC: Ok for this one, it's going to be before Bahamut met Syllwin so that he has no influence. So Astral if you do or dont want to join this it doesnt matter to me. I really hope this is going to be my best one yet. Let it begin.

Bahamut was flying as fast as he could, trying to out manuver the two dragons behind him. It was difficult since he recieve several wounds from earlier. Suddenly one of them breathed fire towards him, he rapidly ascended higher into the air. The other dragon was there to meet him and they both clashed into eachother. Clawing eachother madly and snapping at eachother's neck. Bahamut elbowed the dragon in the forehead and moved behind him. Locking his arms around him, he flipped over and began to free fall head on towards the earth. It did not take them long due to the large amount of weight. They landed with a giant crash and broke the earth benethe them.
Bahamut strugged to his feet and released his grip on the dragon who had gone limp. Before he could regain balance, the other dragon body-slammed into him. Locking up at eachother, they rolled across the ground. With great strength, Bahamut held off both of the dragon's arms with one of his own. With his free arm, he held the struggling opponent's neck out and he lunged with his maw. Blood sprayed as Bahamut tore through the dragon's flesh with his fangs. He tore away afterwards and the other dragon remained still. To one's disgust, Bahamut swallowed the flesh that was hanging in his mouth and wiped his blood-stained lips with his tongue. Next he unfolded his wings and took to the air. What was waiting for him out of the crater caught him off guard. Several groups of elves and dragons surrounded him. The leaders of each came forward. The elf was mounted on the dragon. The sight of it disgusted Bahamut.

So.. first war and now this pitiful agreement to rode like mindless beasts? What has the dragons fallen to?
The elf spoke, Bahamut, your evils will stop today. Both races has had enough of the bloodshed you have caused. Your punishment will be as equivelent to the suffering you have caused. To be imprisoned for all time.

Let's see you try! Bahamut roared out and charged at the large group. The elves began chanting and all the dragons began to glow their respective scale colors. Streams of light came from all of them and flew at Bahamut and all of the streams struck Bahamut in the stomach. Then they began to surround him like chains. He was bounded and his body flew towards the wasteland of the Hadarac. He crashed into a cave and he was knocked out. The glowing light chains released from him and surrounded the cave walls to form a seal.


Bahamut awoke from his dream. Finding himself ontop of a rock formation in an area above Surda. He stretched out his neck and yawned. These dreams of his tormented him in his slumber and could find no peace from it. Hungry, Bahamut took flight to the north in search of food. Flying over the plains he saw several deer and he began to chase after them. He caught several and piled them up before him. Greedily he ate and he finished quickly.

Once he finished, there was something in the area that caught his attention. A disturbance like he never felt before. Scanning around, he wanted to find the source of it. Suddenly the ground began to shake violently benethe him. The earth began to crack and give way. In reaction, Bahamut took flight and hovered above the area. A large hole in the ground appeared revealing a sub level tunnel. He could feel something seeping out of it. Curious, he went down underground. He searched around and found something that he had never seen before. It was a pool of dark energy. It looked like purplish-black...the sight of it bothered him. Still he moved closer to the edge of the pool and knelt down. At that moment the pool came alive and lunged at Bahamut. The liquid suroound Bahamut, swallowing him whole. It morphed into him and changed him. His eyes turned dark purple and left same-colored markings all over his body.

Yes....finally a suitable host... with this body we shall return this world to the shadows as it began. The new form of Bahamut flew out of the tunnel and went south. As he was flying, trails of dark energy seeped from his wings and falling to the ground. The energy began to tainted the land. It continued to do so wherever Bahamut flew.

OOC: Sorry if I cant italic the speaking. The thing is acting weird by always scrolling to the top whenver I type something or attempt to highlight things.

OOC: Deyja, you need to submit your charries in the right place to be able to RPG in RPGC. You have to submit them http://www.saphiraforums.com/en/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=8338 there.

Ah, I'm sorry, I guess I missed that. I've been gone for a while, so I'm not sure whether the rules changed or I just didn't see it. But I'm on it.

OOC: Sorry for not joining sooner, had to think of a reason for Aeraldi to notice.

Aeraldi flew with the twins, Polaris and Saiph over the cities of the land. He showed the two where to eat, where to drink and where to land if they needed rest. He was still angry at the two for not staying in the nest where it was safe in the times of battle, but he knew he had to teach the children about the world eventually. They wouldn't be safe forever.
Now, just below us is the Surdan border. The place where the Empire meets Surda. I know it's not much to look at, but when you cross that line you are in a safer territory. He told them about the war, about what Galbatorix had done and why they had to stay out of it. He told them about the other wars happening in the world too, about the wars that involved those they had already fought and those they had only heard about.
If only to keep them safe. He thought to himself.
But why can't we help Eragon and Saphira? Polaris asked innocently.
If we all were to help him, then the war could be over now! Saiph continued.
Aeraldi shook his head, it was still confusing when the two spoke as if they were one. When Aeraldi had asked them to stop they just improved their efforts. Because it is not our task, it is theirs. We all have our tasks, mine is to keep you safe which means I still have to tell you which people to avoid and which will help you. A small presence in the back of his mind told him someone was near, someone familiar.
Speaking of, I'd like to introduce you to Bahamut. He's unpredictable, so it would be best to avoid him but he still is a good dragon. Just don't make fun of his appearance, he's a little edgy about that. Aeraldi began to fly towards Bahamut, using his sight to see him clearly. Though when he did, he almost stopped. He could see that Bahamut was different, and there was something about him that wasn't him.
I want you two to head back to the nest, now! Aeraldi instructed. And I won't hear any complaints from you or I swear you won't be flying for a week!
But, Dad! Saiph said hurt, his eyes widening.
I said go! I won't have you two harmed. With that, Aeraldi took off at his maximum speed towards Bahamut leaving the twins behind.

We have to follow him. Polaris said immediately to Saiph after their father left them.
You bet, lets go. Saiph and Polaris took off, heading towards Bahamut with what speed they could manage. It still annoyed them how their father could fly so fast and not explain how to do it to them.

Aeraldi hoped that his children wouldn't come, but then again the punishment he set if they disobeyed would be quite painful to them. That was when he noticed another dragon flying alongside Bahamut. He wondered who the dragon was as he had not seen him before, but those questions would be answered later. Right now, things were being set in motion and he was one of the few who knew about it.
Bahamut! Where are you going? He called out as soon as he was in range.

Aeraldi's eyes widened as Bahamut charged at him, and he rolled away in the air attempting to avoid the massive form of Bahamut. He did manage to avoid Bahamut's grip, but he didn't avoid his talons which made large wounds on Aeraldi's underbelly. The wound hurt fiercely and Aeraldi could help but roar in pain.
What has gotten into you Bahamut!? He cried as he circled around to face his now enemy. He reached into the magic he held and healed what wounds he could. The magic of this era confused him to no end and still eluded his complete grasp. But it was all he needed. He saw the other dragon attacked Bahamut with fury, and decided to warn him.
Careful! He's not in his right mind and he is far stronger than he looks! Aeraldi breathed in and dived for Bahamut, using his speed to get past Bahamut's claws and to the dragon.

Polaris and Saiph kept flying, eager to see what had their father so uptight. A week without flight? He can't keep us on the ground when he's not there.
I don't know... Saiph said back, Remember he can always have mom do it.
Polaris shivered at the thought of their mother's punishment.

OOC: Oh, so Phal's the tough parent? lol

IC: Phal followed her instincts, and the trail of dark magic that lay across the land. When her eyes finally rested upon the culprit, her eyes widened in shock. Miles below her, she could make out a shape that was clearly Bahamut. When she zoomed in on it as closely as she could with her vision, she confirmed what she had believed. Something was horribly wrong with him, though. His scales were covered in deep purple markings, and his body was radiating dark magic. Something else was exerting some sort of control over him, that much was certain. Phal could think of no plausible reason for Bahamut to choose this form and taint the land, and this magic was unlike the shadow magic she usually saw.

Phal flapped faster, fighting the wild air currents of the high altitudes she traveled in. Her large wings angled and tilted to catch or spill just the right amount of air. Though her flight was stable, it was not as fast as she wanted it to be. Bahamut was moving quickly. She frowned in concern when another dragon; an unknown one; approached the unstable Bahamut. The younger, smaller dark gray male did not seem to pose a great threat. The fact that he was unfamiliar was also a worry to Phal. She knew most of the dragons in Alagaesia, and knew what many were like. She wouldn't be able to predict the actions of this one, not yet.

As she was surveying the distant ground for other dragons, her wings tensed as she noticed three familiar shapes. One was her mate, and two, her children. Phal breathed out a sigh of relief as Aeraldi noticed the change in Bahamut and made Polaris and Saiph remain behind, but her eyes narrowed when they continued on after a pause. She shook her head. I'll have a word with them later, she thought in exasperation.

With no more thoughts necessary, Phal curved her flight into an upward arch that ended with her pulling in her wings neatly and diving. The graceful dive turned into a wild free-fall as Phal's height and sleek scales accelerated her to tremendous speeds. A brilliant, starry glow appeared and radiated from her scales. Phal slowly opened her wings, and began to spin slowly to lessen her speed. She eventually pulled up from her dive and came up exactly on her target; a few hundred feet from Bahamut's head. She surged forward, seeing the dark gray dragon and her mate both injured. Beware! There is a dark taint on Bahamut, and I do not know what it is, she cried. Aeraldi would realize that she meant she could not predict its actions or find its weaknesses.

OOC: I know its been a while...but it's Deyja's turn.....if shes even still active. O.o

OOC: Are we still continuing this? If so, I think we should skip Deyja.

OOC: I suppose that would make it my turn.

Aeraldi muttered a curse within his mind before trying to contact Bahamut once again. Bahamut what are you doing?! He yelled before trying to duck and weave his way around the substance dripping from Bahamut's claws.

What can you see? Saiph asked Polaris as he hovered next to his sister.
He's fighting the large strange strange-looking one. Polaris said, using her own version of sight to look at their father. I've never seen him so scary, or mother for that matter.
Mom's there too?! Saiph said in horror, before regaining himself. Maybe we should stay back...
Don't give me that, you want to see this as much as I do. She looked at his brother, showing her teeth in a grin. You know that I know you do.
And you also know that I know that you're as afraid of their punishment as I am. Saiph said with a sigh. Fine, we'll keep watching, but if we get caught I'm blaming you.

Uh oh... Polaris said, edging away slightly.
I feel your fear, but what's going on? Saiph said, his heart beating faster.
We should go... NOW!
But you sai-
NOW! GO! RUN! Polaris turned and ran, flying as fast as she could manage. Saiph following soon after.
GO! C'MON! GO! Polaris looked behind her, taking in what she could with her sight. Faster! Faster! She was screaming hysterically now, pushing her small wings as hard as they could go.
Saiph followed as best he could, taking what information he could get from Polaris' mind. He soon felt the absolute terror that Polaris was feeling.

Hey! where do you think you're going!? Aeraldi yelled after Bahamut as he flew away. He used his sight to look ahead of Bahamut, if he continued in the same direction. What he saw turned his bones to ice. Polaris... Saiph! He said to himself and Phalynx. You Monster!
Aeraldi dove at Bahamut, careless of the darkness dripping from his claws. He was going to stop Bahamut no matter what, his children were at stake.

Saiph and Polaris flew hard, as hard as they ever had. Harder even. Fear of the gigantic beast flying towards them had driven everything out of their minds except the need to escape. The need to run.
It was during that time when Polaris sprained her wing, Saiph feeling it as much as Polaris did, and both started falling to the ground. Saiph soon realised that it wasn't his wing that was hurt and shut out the pain, along with his sense of Polaris. He could still feel her, yet the ever-present connection that he felt was severely dimmed.
He dove after her, feeling dread in himself that he might not be able to stop her fall. He grabbed her claws, and she grabbed his, and Saiph flared his wings as much as he could to slow down their decent.
I got you!The strain of his wings was immense, yet he could feel them both slowing. As they approached the ground, Sapih flapped his wings a few times and both landed gently on the ground.
I got you... He said gently as he panted from the effort, moving over to comfort his twin sister.
Polaris just curned her neck around Saiph and lay on the ground, sobbing silently. The terror still fresh.
Saiph curled his neck around Polaris and lay on the ground next to her shivering slightly. Neither had ever felt fear like that before and they both knew then that this was what their parents wanted to keep them safe from.

Aeraldi watched the color drain from Bahmut as he vomited it on the ground. He was suddenly worried that he had gone too far, that he might have killed his friend. Bahamut! He said loudly, Bahamut, are you alive? Are you yourself again? He nudged the dragon slightly, trying to get a stir back from him. He wasn't going to risk healing until he knew that Bahamut was himself again.

OOC: Do you want this to continue? Cause I got a good idea and it has to do with the twins

OOC: Oh yea, I dont it want it done yet. The being has left Bahamut, but it's not dead. Basically escaped.
Not to get order confused by me posting, its your turn draco lol.

OOC: Uh oh. I don't like that evil look, Aeraldi. lol

IC: Phal watched as Bahamut was attacked by her mate, and then fell from the sky. Darkness was seeping from his wounds, and he suddenly retched up streams of it. The silver glow around her faded, and she watched as the darkness flowed into the ground and dispersed. That thing's not gone yet, she thought warily. She jerked her head around to check on the twins, and she twisted her whole body around anxiously as she saw Polaris falling and Saiph slowing her fall. Both of them landed safely, and Phal narrowed her eyes to zoom up on the young black. She noticed the sprain in Polaris's wing, which must have caused the fall.

Her children safe, she flapped over to Bahamut. Aeraldi was standing next to him anxiously, and Phal landed near him, her own worry growing. I see the darkness leaving him... It seems he is coming back to himself, she said, examining the dragon with concern. He did not look well.

Bahamut groaned in pain. Using as much strength as he could muster, he stood up. He was still bleeding out from the chest. Yet he seemed lightheaded and delusional. He slowly was heading to the earth near where he crashed. Clawing at the ground he state in an exhausted state, Don..t..let....it...es..cape..
Bahamut fell backward and now he was sitting, heavily breathing.

Short

Aeraldi looked around for where the taint went, but without Phalynx's sight, he could only see what was on the surface. His eyes trailed the surface of the ground until they rested on his children. He could feel that they were alright physically, but he knew that this experience would make them feel scared beyond belief. The taint left Aeraldi's mind as he became distracted by the well-being of his children.
He moved quickly on the ground to the place where Polaris and Saiph lay beside each other, comforting each other. He thought briefly on how when he was broken that he was still comforted by the other side. He lay down next to them and lay his wing over the top of them.
It's ok, I'm here now. He said in the most reassuring voice he could, though he was sure that the twins noticed.

Polaris felt his father's wing wrap around her, a comforting pressure around her. Protecting her. I... I.... She said in breaths, barely able to form the words in her mind. Saiph felt her terror, though he tried to be strong like his father.
Sshh... I'm here now, I won't let anything bad happen to you.
And me? Saiph's voice sounded strange, though Aeraldi didn't pay mind to it.
You both, I promise.
Then you've already broken one promise. Saiph opened his mouth and clamped down on Aeraldi's wing, puncturing it.
Aeraldi roared in pain, recoiling himself away from the pain. What's gotten into you!? He demanded as he inspected the wound. As he looked back, he knew.
Saiph stared at Aeraldi fiercely, the taint that had once infected Bahamut now dripping from Saiph. Join me sister. He said, wiping his claws over Polaris.
The taint entered quickly into Polaris and soon enough, she too was standing and facing Aeraldi and the others. That's two promises you've broken.

Aeraldi watched in terror as the taint spread from Saiph to Polaris. My children... He felt weak in his bones, all his strength faded away so quickly that he barely managed to keep himself on his feet. Polaris... Saiph... GET OUT OF THEM!! He wanted to rip apart this taint until it begged for mercy, but it was inside his children. His Children. He could never raise a claw against them.

Both Saiph and Polaris stood beside each other, both mirroring the other's movements. Their colors shifted slightly, Saiph becoming more black, Polaris becoming more white. Both still had a fierce look in their eyes and both seemed to be smiling.

Aeraldi took a step forward, then a step backwards. He wanted to rip the corruption out of them, annihilate it! But he couldn't bring himself to hurt the poor children.

If you won't make the first move, Polaris said first, then allow us! Saiph charged with Polaris on his heels. Both jumped onto Aeraldi and bit down hard on his wings. The taint oozing from their jaws and seeping into Aeraldi.

Aeraldi roared with pain, shaking himself of the latched dragons from instinct. He shook off Polaris first, then Saiph, both of them hitting the ground hard. He realized what he had done soon after and ran towards them to see if they were alright. Then he felt the taint within himself, twisting his mind. I will not be changed! I will not change! He screamed inside his own mind, staggering to the side as he became light-headed. He shook his head fiercely, hitting the ground a few times.
NO! My magic protects me! I WILL NOT FALL! He swiped the air around him, as if fighting off an unseen combatant. I have dealt with more pain than this! I have had the presence of another in my mind! I won't bow to you! The taint fought hard, struggling to take a hold of the new body it had come into contact with.

Bahamut growled...waiting anxiously. He wanted to help but his magic only focused on combat.
Pass.