steven darted to the side and slashed at demondred with his own blade. he wayed to avoid blocking the attacks head on. his ten year old body could not take it. he kept slashing at him to frouce him to defend himself isntead of attack. But steven only had some much energy. and he had to retreat a little to give himself time to catch his breath,


nothing for kilev

Sneering, Demondred blocked Steven's sword with his massive one. He could have easily forced the sword from the half-breed's hands, but he had more important deeds to do. He could try Compulsion, but he had more important jobs than taking control of inferior beings. With a simply flick of his tail he shoved Steven away from him. Turning around, he headed towards the house that had collapsed on Phal. He paused for a moment, not sure if he should let her die or capture her. She was powerful, and enslaving her he could make a good line of dragons for Ardonia's air force. Flying towards the building he ripped off a large chunk of burning roof and threw it in Steven's direction, though didn't aim to hit him, he just threw it to try and distract him or hit him by chance. Eventually he uncovered part of Phal's claw. Grabbing it, he forced her through the burning timber and threw her to the ground. Snarling, he glanced down at her with a smirk, "You have failed dragoness." he snarled.

As fast as he could, Equinox soared towards the city, keeping his flight path low and swift. Speeding over the water he soared into the port city, several of the citizens screamed in terror, some of them thought Equinox was one of Demondred's dragons. Hovering in the air, Equinox quickly dodged away from arrows from those under Demondred's control. Snarling, he shot lighting at them, but focused in his search for Phal. Scanning the city, he flew towards the burning building and saw Demondred pull her from a collapsed burning building, and slam her into the ground. Snarling, images of seeing Throat Ripper and Quasar dying flashed through his eyes. He wouldn't let it happened again. With a roar, he soared towards Demondred. Though he was still smaller than Demondred in his strange dragon form, he was larger than Phal and hoped the being larger would be enough to slam him away. Smashing into Demondred, he felt both of them fall to the ground, but Equinox quickly flew up so he wouldn't be put at a disadvantage. Anger and hate rippled from him as he snarled deeply.You will not invade our land! You will harm no one any further! he snarled with venom in his eyes. With an evil glare he shot a lightning bolt at Demondred who leapt away.
"You really think you can defeat me dragon? Look what I did to her."
You will not harm my friends fiend! diving at him, he stared in surprise and terror as Demondred grabbed his wing and slammed him into the ground. Snarling, Equinox jump up and jumped into Demondred, but he easily shoved Equinox off.
"You're anger is great dragon. Trust me, do you want me to kill you?"
I'd rather die than watch my friends suffer.
"So, you have lost friends before dragon?" Demondred laughed, "You don't know what friends are inferior being. Your race is too dense to have what the superior races call relations with others."
Think what you want about us. We will not bow down to you! Now leave before I destroy you! he snarled, glaring at Demondred with hate.
A smirk came from his evil face and he replied simply, "Strike him!"
Equinox just had time to leap up and shield his neck when several arrows pierced into his shoulders and back. He let out a roar as the archers opened fire on him. He turned around and shot lighting at them, Demondred laughed.

Crimson shook his head at Jia and replied shortly, "I'm not surrendering the ship! I doubt they'll follow much anyway, Demondred did say they didn't plan on colonization." he spat, though he himself doubted it. He knew not to trust what the fool invader said. Instead he used magic to speed up the wind that slammed through the masts of the ship to increase its speed, and it flew quickly past the other enemy ships to catch up with his own fleet.
Glancing back he snarled towards the enemy even though they wouldn't hear, "I'll be back to destroy you all! None invade the land which is mine!" True, if they did invade he would likely have to stop is plans for territorial expansion to fight them, but he would have to settle that out. Glancing at Jia he said, "If I've left by the time Equinox and Phal return, tell them I'll have a truce with them until theses Ardonians are either dead or driven to fear and never return to our land." It wasn't an order, but it wasn't exactly a request either. He himself wasn't even sure how long they or he would keep to the 'truce’. Even so, once they stopped on their retreat and Jia and Kilev off the ship, he planned on returning to his claimed territory and starting a defense which he was sure it would need once Ardonia's army arrived.

kilev got on jias back. he knew they ahd to get out of here. But his mind was still on his brother. he could sene him close by. But where was he? he could not call out to him. becuase not nly was that a bad idea in this situation. but last he heard mute people cannot yell back no matter how clearly they hear you.


if steven could talk. there would be quite a bit of shouting comeing from him. he had only known this newcomer for a few hours and he already hated him. not only did he openly insult dragons. but he also acted like he owned the palce. then he felt kilev was close. But how close he did not know.

Phalynx dimly heard the piles of debris being shoved aside above her, and instinctively braced herself. She cried out involuntarily as her arm was gripped in the claws of Demondred. As she was dragged out of the collapsed building, she began coughing badly, finding it very hard to breathe. She had inhaled too much smoke… Suddenly, she was flung downwards. She slammed into the ground on her back, and all the air was driven from her lungs. Her vision flickered as she nearly lost consciousness, head swirling with dizziness. She didn’t even register Demondred’s voice when he spoke to her. She couldn’t get in a breath. She began to panic, unable to inhale because the blow had stunned her. At last, a welcome breath of air streamed into her lungs-only to set her coughing once more. However, her vision began to come back and clear. The first thing she saw was a blurry green shape flapping up from the downed Demondred. As Phal’s vision returned more, she dimly recognized Equinox. The two fought, and their voices began to register with the silver, who was still recovering. Her entire body throbbed with pain, and she was still extremely dazed. Eventually, she could hear all of what they were saying, just in time to hear Demondred’s taunt that dragons were too incompetent to have friends. That finally set her off. Phalynx pulled in as deep a breath she could, ignoring the stinging pain her lungs gave her. She gathered energy as well, stealing magic from her surroundings and especially Demondred. She felt the gamma ray fire well up inside her, but forced it back, knowing that if she unleashed it here in a populated area, with Equinox close by, she could kill more than just her enemy. Instead, she put all the magic and energy she could into a blast of starfire. The silver flames exploded from her jaws, rippling like the outer corona of a star itself as they sped straight to Demondred. The fire slammed into him as his back was turned with enough force to knock him over and cause severe burns at the same time. With that burst of energy, Phal’s head dropped back to the ground, her vision flickering and her lungs burning. She couldn’t get in a full breath of air.

Ecco watched as Kilev got onto Jia’s back. Her own gaze shifted back to the city, worry etching her features. Suddenly, a burst of silver light lit the buildings from somewhere within the city before fading away. The dragoness saw a few rippling tongues of fire flit upwards before dispersing. The fire looked like burning starlight. The fight was still happening, but she had no idea if Phalynx or Equinox were still alright.

OOC: I'm really tempted to have Demondred capture one of the two... I don't think I will though... hmmm...

Demondred was blasted back, he let out an involuntary snarl of pain as the massive star fire strike hit him. Burns ran down the expanse of his body. Finally he managed to rise off the ground, as the smoke around him cleared, he stared down at both Phal and Equinox, Equinox snarled at him, standing protectively over Phal. Demondred swayed in motion, gripping his sword weakly. A triumphant look grew on Equinox's face, but then it turned to horror as Demondred's eyes glowed red. Snarling he dove towards Phal, with the sword in a position to kill. Snarling, Equinox leapt towards him, the green dragon let out a gasp of pain as the blade s sliced through his chest.
"You will be first to die." Demondred grabbed Equinox's by the head, and threw him towards another building. Crashing through it, Equinox managed to stand up, shacking terribly. Swaying, he saw Demondred head towards Phal.
"Dragoness, you will do my army proud, and if you won't, I'm sure your descendants will." he hissed.

Weakly, Equinox managed to stumble up from the building, blood seeping from his wound, he staggered weakly. Glancing ove he saw Steven, he wanted to get him away from here, knowing that Demondred would soon turn to him, but his first priority was Phal. Demondred had already picked up Phal, he was still in Blood Lust. With an angry surge, Equinox soared towards him and smashed into Phal, as she and he fell to the ground, he picked her up in his claws, using the adrenalin coursing through his body as a boos. Demondred had been surprised, but before he could react, Equinox speed off. he knew he wouldn't make it far, but he flew, flew as far as his acing wings could take him. He held Phal close to his wound, hoping her back would be enough pressure against the sword wound to slow the loss of blood. Finally, Equinox begun to lower and his vision went hazy. He blacked out and the last thing he remembered was crashing into the deck of a ship.

Crimson slowed his ship once Demondred's shown they wouldn't follow. Hearing a smash into the deck he swore and ran over but halted with both surprise, wonder, and shock. Going over, he could see both Phal and Equinox both badly wounded. They would likely die if they weren't imeditalt healed. CRimson paused though, unable of what he should do.
I should kill them... they are my enemies. And yet... they had helped me today in gaining both this ship and fighting that invader. He paused and walked up to Ewuinox,, examining to wound in his chest and arrows wounds to his back, and several wounds over Phal. You two have caused me so much trouble. I should kill you and get on with my life and yet... to have you die now would be a shame.
Walking towards each dragon he said in the Ancient Language, "Heal." He felt the energy leave him, but he took some from his mind controlled slaves until the major wounds on both dragons were healed.
"You two better not die on me." he said with a snarl, walking back to take command of his ship.

steven knew he was in trouble now. both dragons had been driven off. and he knew demondred would go for him next. he had to think of something. should he flee or try to fight? demondred might underestimate him. since mot people thought he was just a ten year old boy if he never said his real age. that might be enough for steven to surpise him with how strong he really was. but then again his enemy had managed to beat two dragons..


'well this could be a problem" kilev mutterd. "These invaders are stronger then I thought. I wonder how long it will take galbatorix and shruikan to find out about them.." he chuckled bitterly. "who cares. that dark king is just as bad as demondred. if not worse."

Equinox raised up off the deck of the ship. Though bruised and wobbling, he was fully healed. He glance at Crimson with surprise. He had healed them! Thank you Crimson... he said awkwardly.
Crimson smirked, "Don't be expecting it a second time though. I need you two alive to defeat those invaders."
Always looking for your own gain? What else could I expect. Ah well, I'm just grateful you healed us. Crimson gave a bitter laugh but didn't reply. To them he said As for the half-elf, I think Jia should go get him. Phal and I are to injured. Though healed, I don't think we're strong enough to have to fight Demondred again. If it even turns to a fight. We could just grab the half-elf and fly back.
Crimson sorted, "Then she can go. I'm staying with my ships now. Unless you have plans to take back that port town from him."
We can't. Even with your ships you have, we'd never take the city. Some of the soldiers there are loyal to him.
Glancing up into the sky Crimson replied, "I have terrabirds scouting out the southern area of the land. They should be here. They were meant to start attacking the towns and cities so I could expand south, but I'll call them to our aid. It will take to long for my foot soldiers to get here."
It is the best chance we have. Phal, do you think you'll be able to fight later to try and drive them off the island? he asked her.

After contacting the nearby terrabirds Crimson stared at Equinox, Phal, Kilev, and Jia. Normally he would fight against them, but they had to drive these fools out of Surda. At least his ships should be able to take the port with ease. Still, he wished he had a full crew for the war ship they were in. "Does anyone know any crewmen that could command this ship? If we are to liberate the port then this ship will need a full crew."

Demondred glared with rage as the two dragons escaped. Still he forced himself to leave Blood Lust and transform back into his human form. He would have revenge, he would take dragon prisoners. Still, his attention turned back to the half-breed. It was only a child, but he didn't mind, they were trash. Elf-breed and elven children were just as worthless as their parents. He drew his sword and walked towards it.

Giving Crimson an odd look, Equinox just noticed what Phal said and enjoyment and surprise gripped him. The white stag!he exclaimed. At once he flew into the air to get a better look. Do you think... Faefnir could he be near? He hadn't seen his master in ages, but knew that the white stag was often with him. With a strange glee he flew off but said first to Phal How long has it been since you've seen your brother?At once he flew towards the stag, knowing it would likely be able to help. Maybe it would be able to help them dispose of Demondred. That fiend couldn't stay in Alagaesia.

Crimson glanced over as Phal mentioned the stag. If it had been a better time he would have killed the worthless deer, but knew it would only anger Phal and Equinox if he did, and he couldn't have them attacking him right now. Maybe if he was lucky one of them would get themselves killed off. To Jia he said, "Good, you got him. Now, we just have to plan our counter attack. My terra birds that are nearby will be here shortly. It is likely the dragons from Ardonia haven't seen their natural predator even longer than the Alagaesian's had, and being slave will make it more difficult for them to fire the birds." At that Crimson smirked, he always wanted dragon scales. And he could harvest the scales of the dead dragons to make dragon armor.

Demondred snarled with rage as the dragon quickly grabbed the half-breed and flew off, but he didn't let it bother him. He had much better things to do. At once he began to organize his soldiers. He would have some go back to Ardonia, but the rest would stay and start a colony in this worthless land so he could start his conquest. Already the fighting between his soldiers and the ones he manipulated with Compulsion and those who resisted him were dying down.

as soon as steven was set down he ran over to kilev and hugged him. he woul have stayed like that. but they had other things to worry about. "I'd like to know what is so great about the white stag.." he heard kilev mutter. me too.. steven agreed. perhaps it knows something about demondred... steven sighed. acting like a child can be frustrateing sometimes.. I almsot thought that dragon would discover I was the antaint child he said


as far as kilev knew, he was the only one who knew steven was the antaint child. ((I don't mind if you say your charactors know steven is the antaint child.)) he had promised steven he wold keep his secret. since he needed to be able to hide ad if everyone knew who he was it would be impossible.

Phal nodded eagerly at Equinox, knowing that her half-brother might indeed be somewhere nearby. He often sent the White Stag to gather information for him. I haven't seen him in over a month. He's been off a lot, making sure some dangers are no longer a threat and fighting Rimfax, as well as leading the dragons of the Fortress, she explained, lifting her own wings. However, as Equinox sped towards the deer, he disappeared into the forest, just after giving what Phal thought was a satisfied snort. Suddenly, an extremely familiar presence connected to her mind, and to the others', she could see. Moments after that, she was at the prow of the ship and staring in the direction it was coming from.

Ecco continued to circle around the ship in the air, watching the deer curiously and also making sure Jia was not being followed. She had heard a little about the King of Alagaesia's wild dragons, but not much. She had only heard once of the White Stag, and wondered what his appearance meant. At the abrupt contact, her head snapped forward.

He made sure to contact his allies mentally before making an appearance. He had chosen a rather startling mode of entrance, and the group had just come off a battle. Faefnir let out an angry rumble at the thought of his kin enslaved to that twisted-shifting-tyrant. As the ship drew nearer, a glittering golden shape lifted from the water. Faefnir shook his powerful head and neck, releasing a cloud of shining-blue-spray. He smiled broadly at the dragons and two-legs accompanying the ship, deep blue eyes warm, but serious. I have been waiting for you all here for a while, now. I wish I could have helped you in the first fight, but there are yet larger battles to come, he spoke, glancing at each personage in turn, even Crimson. He smiled as his sister-of-blood launched herself off the deck to meet him. Phalynx, it is good to see you well, after all that has happened. You have done well here. You all have, considering the power of Demondred's advance force, he greeted.

Phal virtually flung herself off the deck as soon as Faefnir's head emerged, racing over to hover next to him. As well as being overjoyed to see her big brother, he was also the King of dragons. With the King behind them, they would be sure to prevail, at least for the moment.

Equinox stared with socked at seeing Faefnir again. It had been about a year or maybe more sense he had seen his master. Thank you for helping us master. he said to him. In the air Equinox could make out a few of Crimson's terrabirds. It wasn't much, but at least they did contribute. Seeing Faefnir, he was sure they would win, they had to. The great golden dragon had never lost. We're glad you could make it. he replied. Glancing at Crimson he couldn't help but show a glance of hate at his former rider. Crimson gave a dark laugh.
"I don't plan on trying to kill any of you today. Equinox, you still remember my promise don't you?"
I do. To Faefnir he asked When do we attack the city?

Crimson glanced at Faefnir, giving him a loathing stare. The gold dragon had foiled several of his attemps in the past. He was hoping he was dead sense he hadn't been seen so long. At least he'd be able to ride Alagasia of Demondred. Looking up to his terrabirds he said, "Scout out the city. I'm sure the golden bag of scales could do it himself, but he likely has more important things to do than scout out a city."
"Yes sir." the terrabirds replied and did as told.

steven watched the gold dragon with a great deal of curiosity. he looked like he was really important. or could he just be really old? he glanced at kilev hopeing his brother would know more then him. kilev only gave him a breif glance. then continued stareing at the dragon.


kilev did not know who this dragon was. but clearly the other dragons showed him a lot of respect. "I am kilev" he said in th antaint language. "my brother cannot speak" he gestured towards steven. "But he can understand us and he knows how magic works and he is skilled with a sword, our father was a rider, we are freinds of dragons and wish to see these invaders gone from this land."

Glancing at Faefnir Crimson grimaced. If he staid allies with these fools to long he might actually grow attatched to them. "So," he began, "now that we aren't enemies what are your plans? My fleet can take the port, but their warships will tear through a large chunk of my ships. The terrabirds are expendable, I have enough of them, we can charge them in just like a cavalry. As for all you dragons you'd be hard pressed to fight off the amount of dragons he has with him. They at least triple your numbers."
If we could stand against your army for hours during the Battle of the Spine I'm sure we can stand against these forces. Equinox replied.
Crimson gave a mad laugh, "Let's just hope these soldiers are anywhere near mine. I've fought for years Equinox, these men our powerful, and they fight for a cause. Do you fight for a cause Equinox?"
My family, my friends, and those who can't defend themselves. And to get rid of these barbaric fiend.
Crimson nodded, "Good, we may be rider and dragon no longer Equinox but if we still were I'd perhaps now start to think if I may even have some respect for you."
Equinox gave a deep growl, but didn't reply.

Once Crimson finished speaking with him Equinox turned towards Faefnir and asked What are your battle plans? We heard Crimson's, but I'd rather take a dragon's plans over a mad man's anyway.

Walking around the city Demondred had all the slave dragons land inside and go towards the stables with Argos. Walking around he had now either killed or chased off any soldiers not loyal to him. It was to soon to get soldiers actually loyal to him so he had to use Compulsion on most of them. Glancing to his fleet he smirked. Only four ships, he wished he had more, but the ycould always be brought in from Ardonia.

Crimson thought for a moment about the alignment. He knew it was unlikely they could remain allies forever, but knew the wisdom of what Faefnir said. True, the force Demondred had brought wasn't too large, but even their small force made them have to fall back, at least until Faefnir came. "Fine, I accept your alliance. Later we should work out terms. Be warned though dragon king, I will not tolerate any attacks on my conquered lands which include the Spine, the northern part of both the empire , the western Hadarac, and running border with the Spine. I also swear that I shall not expand my borders until this threat is over. But first, I think it would be best for those attacking by air to enter combat first. Though their ships have dragon harpoons, they'd be surprised when mine come in. After all, I made it seem as if my fleet was retreating."
How can we trust you won't betray us? You attacked us at the Spine when you gave us two weeks. Equinox demanded.
"You left before I even had a chance to attack you Equinox. Besides, my own forces did suffer injures and death, partially in thanks to our silver friende." He smirked at Phal, "If you fools didn't care so much about the civilians I'd say just gamma ray the whole port. But I know you won't do that."

Equinox nodded at what Crimson said. He wouldn't and he was sure the others wouldn't tolerate the massive death of civilians. Glancing up at the cloudly sky he smirked. Digging his claws into the ground he let energy surge through his body. As he did so the clouds darkened and lighting bolts flickered in the clouds and a steady rain started, I think a storm should hide our advance.
"How'd you learn that!" Crimson demanded.
I am the last surviving heir of the lighting dragon kingdom of the Beor Mountains. We controlled the entire mountain range, Hadarac, even some of the tribal dragons lands. Fifty thousand years before the birth of the riders, our kingdom collapsed and lighting dragons were at the verge of extinction. I'm only half lighting dragon, but the royal blood still flows through my veins.
"What are you going to do?" Crimson laughed "Reform your kingdom?"
Nah, I have no wish to rule a kingdom. Besides, there already is a dragon kingdom. I only know one other lighting dragon anyway, and she's not from Alagaesia.. I'm sure you know her also. And my mate isn't a lighting dragon. Unlike some people Crimson, I have no wish for empire. Equinox said than added We shouldn't even be talking about this. We have battle plans to attend to.
Glancing at the others Crimson said, "Well if you don't disagree with my plans,, we should start this attack."

OOC: Draco, is it ok that I imply stuff from RPs even if they haven't been finished? lol

OOC: I have no idea what to do with steven or kilev. but I will try to think of somehting...



IC: steven tugged lightly on kilevs arm. kilev turned to him. "what is it?" kilev said. someone is watching us steven said to him. "who is watching us?" kilev said. steven was silent for a while then said. I don't know, his mind is not familiure to me. I saw fear flicker in his eyes for a moment.

As Ecco came towards them, Crimson went to speak to the terrabirds. Opining his mind he contacted the terrabirds with his mind. Only about twenty were in the area, but the dragons of Ardonia would be even less prepared than the dragons of Alagaesia were against their predator, Come, you will find a few dozen dragons in the sky. Fly around them to the port side but stay in the clouds. Do not attack them, for in the port lies food in wait for you. The giant birds flew off to where he told them and Crimson turn towards Faefnir, "Everything is in motion. As Jia said we should attack fast. Kilev and Steven, if you two want to fight you will have to either fly with the dragons or come into the port with my ships. Ecco, you'll have to either come into the port in your elf form or fly in on your dragon form with the other dragons and terrabirds."

Thanks, Equinox replied when Faefnir and Phal comment on him forming hte storm. Already he could feel the lighting crackling around in it. Though he didn't want to destroy the port, he knew there was a likelihood of some fires staring in the city. Crimson's right, we should start our advance now. Hopefully there's still a small resistance of soldiers left and not all of them were affected by Demondred's Compulsion. He was sure of it, but even so Demondred did bring his own soldiers and Equinox had seen the effects of Compulsion first hand.. He knew it wouldn't be good to get controlled by it.

"steven senses someone watching us" kilev said to ecco. steven kept glanceing at the shore. "whoever it is is not familiure to him at all and he knows alot of people espeshily spellcasters." what els can you tell us about this person.. or.. thing? kilev asked steven. he has been there the whole time steven said listening to our conversation

OOC: I was told that it was already OK'ed for me to join this, I'm just double checking. If it is, who should I post after?

OOC: ok then, I'll wait and post after DS4 then.

"Then lets get going. This fool will pay." Crimson snarled and ordered his fleet to move out towards the port. Taking command of the ship again he began to steer it. To Ecco, Kilev, and Steven he said, "You should either stay or leave soon if you air. Battle will start soon." Above he could just make out the terra birds. As his fleet went on her said to them, Attack! though not directed at them, he could still hear their ear splitting squawk. Though not painfull to him or his allies, he could still hear it well. "All ships move out! Strike them down!" At oncee the catapult fired at Demondred's few ships. A few were instantly destroyed and others damaged before they knew what was happening. To the dragons he said Make your move now, I have them distracted. Above the terra birds were already fighting some of Demondred's dragons. Many of them eager with joy at food opportunities.

At once Equinox flew up with Faefnir and Phal to the dragons in the clouds. He circled around with them, giving a toothy grin at the city below. He fired out lightning bolts a few at time in different places but made it see was if they simply came from the clouds.

"Emperor! We're under attack!" a soldier shouted. At once Demondred snarled as enemy ships entered the port and large birds flew down attacking his dragons. Grabbing his sword he ran towards the port to help fend off any soldiers trying to land. Even so he couldn't help but smirk. "So, it seems the savages wish to retake their lands?" he laughed, "Come! Fight me you primitiv fools!" Slashing his sword through the air, a massive jolt of energy struck one terrabird dead and it collapsed from the sky.

steven and kilev stayed together the whole time. steven proved that his childish appearence did not matter. whenver an enemy soldier went against him steven killed him. it was the dragons I was worried about, so far we were fast enough to avoid them when they dove at us. but we only have so much energy.

Once the order was given, Equinox dove towards the city below, lightning bolts spiraling around him as he flew at the ground. He met several soldiers at once as he landed, roaring into their faces as he blasted the bolts towards them. At once the soldiers leapt away, but one of them was fried as he tried to escape. Snarling, Equinox smashed one in the middle with his head. Above him the storm rang out with thunder and lightning rippling through the clouds above. Energized with the thrill of the storm, his eyes glowed a strange electric green for a moment. Fight me you invaders. he challenged See if we dragons really are so primitive? he snarled angrily.

As the ships begun to exchange fire, Crimson ordered a few crewmen to take over for him so he could advance towards the enemy ships. With magic, he propelled himself onto a small Ardonian vessel. As the crew assualted him, he gave a mad laugh, blasting fire from his hands at them, "You dare invade the lands which are mine?" he snarled angrily, making ripples crack through the wood of the ship, "You will all pay." Flashing with rage, his eyes quickly swiched from one soldier to another as he attacked.

As the massive golden dragon descended down next to him, Demondred smirked as t spoke to him. With a laugh he replied vilely, "You're people? No, dragons do not have people fool! You are nothing but trash, once I'm done with you you will be in my army and if not that, you look strong just like the silver. You'd be good for the breeding fields." he snarled, readying up his own magic to fight the dragon king.

At once Argos joined the fight when his master called. With a snarl he flew towards Ecco, ramming into her side.

OOC: I am guessing I post after rathon now. though obviously my ideas are running out


IC: once the soldiers realized steven was not to be underestimated. they started pressing him harder. he sitll felt an unfamiliure presence watching them. But he could not quite tell who or what it is. ((is it ok of it's Ka that he senses?,if not I can think of something els))


Kilev did not say it out loud. but seeing evreything he saw demondred as a coward who would not fight them directly. instead he sent out his soldiers and slave dragons against them. and kilev was getting quite tired of fighting them when he knew to win this they had to take out demondred or at wlast seriously injure him. But of course that was not going to be the easiest thing in the world. Not easy at all

Demondred let out a harsh laugh, "Ah, golden dragon, you remind me so much of the resistance your kind put up against me when I conquered Ardonia." Jetting out his hand, he made the shattered bits of wood halt in front of him. He shot them out to counter one of the ice blasts and he sunk into the shadows to avoid another. Jumping up from Faefnir's shadow, he sliced at him with his sword. "Tell me dragon, how can you expect to resist me? My forces have never lost a war. A battle here and there yes, but we lost no war. We are the Ever Victorious Army." he sneered.

Argos let out a roar of pain as Ecco climbed onto his back. Snarling, the gold did a quick flip, and tore her from his back with the momentum. When she was released, he smacked her with his tail and dive bombed her. Shape-Shifter, you betray your own race? Why do you help the other dragons? My kind is inferior to yours. You should rule over us. It is the natural order of things.

The remaining of the three dragons snarled down towards Phal, but instead of going towards her, went back towards its intended target. Summoning forth a massive blast of wind, he sent the dragon from the sky. Darting towards it, he smashed it with his skull to shatter a few ribs. A second dragon flew towards both and assisted his ally by striking the dragon again. But insted of killing it, they took the unconscious dragon towards one of the large flag ships. Once that dragon was chained properly in the warship, they headed on to capture more enemy dragons.

Equinox watched with horror and worry as two dragons carried off an injured one of Faefnir's towards a ship. Roaring with anger he soared towards the two, but was jolted back as a large dragon smashed into him. Snarling, Equinox dove around the dragon and shot it with a lightning bolt. Snarling with pain it dove towards him. Equinox opened his mind to try and reason with the dragon, but was forced back. Their minds are closed? surprised, he dove upwards to avoid a second attack. Keeping in his complex flight pattern, he caught the dragon in the underside and cloawed into it, releasing a massive douse of electricity into its blood veins. Even though it was a kill, these dragons were skilled warriors. Cursing Demondred for training them to fight like animals, he watched him for a moment fight Faefnir. Though Demondred was strong, he doubted even he could best the golden dragon. Soaring around firing of lightning bolts at soldiers on the ground he couldn't help but wonder why they were capturing the dragons. Every time he tried to help he was intercepted by an enemy dragon. You will take know prisoners! he roared, but knowing it wouldn't be taken head to.

Watching the naval battle take place, Crimson couldn't help but wonder by the action of the enemy. They seemed to be harvesting Faefnir's dragons. Though normally he wouldn't have cared, in fact he would have taken part in it himself, the gold fool was his ally so he couldn't let this happen. "Target those cursed flying lizards! No one but me is allowed to have mind slaves in these parts!" he shouted. Some of the dragons had already been loaded onto warships. He didn't dare target them since he only had one warship of his own, the rest of his ships couldn't match them unless they teamed up on them. Even so his naval forces did out number Demondred's. As a dragon flew several yards by his ship carrying another, he ordered archers to fire. The dragon feel from the sky and he quickly ordered magic users to levitate the allied dragon onto his ship and for it to be healed.

Jia growled softly. A man named Demondred is trying to invade our home. Look at my memories. And hold on. she said, launching herself into the air. And Faefnir is the Dragon King. she replied, winging her way up. Once she was up to a good height she pulled in her wings to dive. When she was fairly close to a ship, she roared out her flames, engulfing a large portion of the bow. She landed and spun on her forelegs to lash out with her tail. She blinked through the rain, struggling to see, feeling it running into her eyes and down her sides in rivulets.

OOC:
Sorry for short post. I'm on my iPod.

Ka looked threw Jia's memories, and a fierce hatred over took him. He understood why now, why all of the dragons were fighting. When Jia landed, Ka felt he was pretty well useless on his back, so he jumped off. So soon as he touched the deck of the ship, several of it's crew rushed him. He quickly drew his sword and stabbed each of them, his movements too fast for them to follow. More came, but he didn't have time to play with them. He made a 5 ring Hell Seal in front of him, aimed at the soldiers. "Holocaust Rain!" The seal began firing a barrage of small white hot fireballs that left the men riddled with smoking black holes. A few of the missed and ended up hitting the ship and catching parts of it on fire. Looking off the ship, he saw the large ship he had noticed before, and the large golden dragon on it. He assumed that to be Faefnir, which would mean the man he was fighting was Demondred. They were a few ships over, which Ka saw as a problem. He extended his hand and created a 7-ring Hell Seal on the deck of the nearest ship "Infernal Bomb!" The seal glowed white and exploded, sending pieces of flaming wood flying and tearing the ship in two. He would have done the next, but he was rushed by more men. These were better fighters, and they out numbered him, so they were able to force him back to Jia's side. By now the fires they had started had spread to most of the ship. "Jia, this ship is going down, we should probably get off as soon as we can." He said, still dueling the men. One of them made a mistake, allowing Ka to force his sword down and cut the hand off of his friend. Stunned by this Ka quickly killed both of them, the other two fled. He spun around and quickly climbed back onto the saddle.

OOc: that's fine Zelf

steven saw the rider arrive and start fighting the enemies soldiers. obviously the person he sensed was a freind. or at least an ally. he wonderd if he would know him and kilev alot of riders had visited their home but he never rememberd all of them. but he couldent think about that now, he had a slave dragon trying to eat him right now. he was foruced to use moves that would most likely give him away. no child would know how to do any of this it took years of training. plus being mute added to it. everyone who has heard of the antaint child knows he is mute. I think I gave myself away in this battle steven said to kilev.


jsut keep fighting. we will sort it out later kilev said. jsut tell them it;s ok steven said. so kilev told them. projecting his thouhts to all his allies. steven is the antaint child. he tells them. then he goes back to tring not to be eaten by one of demondreds slave dragons.

Demondred glared at Faefnir and replied with a wicked snarl, "My army will return if you rout us savage. Don't you see? You're kind deserve this." As the gold dragon begun to beat his wings, Demondred forced out his hand and the wind begun to swarm into a ball of energy. At once he fired it back towards Faefnir. With that direction, he made a lightning bolt divert from his own men towards the dragon king.

Argos snarled at Ecco and quickly darted away as she attacked him again. You are a shape-shifter, not a full dragon. he hissed Can't you see it though? Dragon's deserve this. my race has done to much evil, we are savage and deserve to be enslaved to protect the order of things! These other dragons must understand to get the wars here done! he shouted out to her.

As a few dragons were captured Equinox tried to help, but he kept being pushed back from enemy dragons. At once he dove around one and caught it in the side, with anger he grabbed it and slammed it into the ground. Though Faefnir's army was doing well, they were taking a few if small loses. Even so, he was sure they'd push out Demondred's army, still he wanted to get rid of them before to much damage could be done to their army.

Crimson snarled with rage as a few ships fled with captured dragons, he would give chase but he didn't want to risk his own ships being overwhelmed and destroyed by enemy ships. At once he continued on and fired on Demondred's ship. Turning around he continued on and engaged anotehr one of Demondred's ships. With a smile he glanced at them, the fleet would be routed, but it seemed they were more focused on capturing dragons than keeping the city. He gave a glare; he wasn't allow any soldiers to capture their own dragons. This was his country to conquer, not some savage from another land.

Jia snarled and guarded Ka's back once he dismounted, keeping anyone from sneaking up on him while he caused havoc with the ship. If they came close to her Rider, they died. She shifted subconsciously to the side when he was forced back toward her. After he killed the two and mounted the saddle, she backed up and flared her wings, opening her maw to roar her golden flames. Once she'd swept over the ship, she spun and launched into the air. She noticed Ecco battling with the large gold dragon, and a savage snarl ripped up from the pit of her stomach, tearing from her throat and buzzing through her teeth like a hive of angry bees. She winged up above Argos and flamed at him, the golden fire splashing across his back and shoulders. Savage?! We are protecting our families and our homes! she shrieked at him, her teal-aquamarine eyes blazing. But she wasn't angry enough to touch her magic. Just out of reach. But she could use Ka's Seals. She searched, and found that the three Hell Seals he'd placed at the top of her fire lung still functioned perfectly. She activated Bolt Fire, sending rapid fire balls of lightning wrapped in a shell of fire pummeling down at Argos with blinding speed.

OOC:
Still not sure if I remembered that right...

OOC: If you're talking about the bolt fire, then no. It's when you charge it that the lightning is inside the fire, but it's fine. Technically, their your seals now, so it's up to you how you define them.

Ka hung on as Jia lifted into the air and took flight. He watched her light up the ship with another blast of fire, and had to hang on tighter as she took off toward two battling dragons. When he heard what the golden was saying, he mirrored Jia's anger. He knew that dragon's we more, much more, than just slaves. It was apparent to anyone that was in the right mind and had been around them longer than 5 seconds, Rider or otherwise. Holding out a hand, he created 2 Hell Seals, one on each of Argo's wings. Unless the dragon extinguished them soon, they would begin to burn threw his flight membrane.

Demondred laughed, "The typically arrogance of dragons. In Ardonia your kind said they would win, that Ardonia could not win this war, but look at them now? They have lost. Oh Faefnir, I won't win this battle, I can tell you that. This was a simple exploration mission anyway. My other ships only came to send more explorers. You will drive us out dragon, but not for long. Tell me so called dragon king. Why don't your kind deserve this? Many wars your kind has started for power, greed, and have consumed countless humans and shape-shifters. Because of your kind's betrayal it helped led to the fall of the Riders. True, it was Galbatorix's fault to begin with, but dragons freely joined him. Tell me Faefnir, if dragons were truly intelligent wouldn't they see that Galbatorix wanted to destroy your race and start anew? You can talk yes, you can even think, but your instinks are to kill or be killed. Shape-shifters and humans are not. We do war yes, all mortals do, but deep in our hearts we want peace. That is why dragons must be enslaved, to make peace." When the energy came out, he shot out his hands making it swirl around him and soon vanished. It did weaken him and pain him, but he didn't show it to Faefnir.

Argos snarled as Ecco, Jia, and Rathon attacked him. He whimpered a bit as his wings were burned. Diving at Jia, he smashed into her side, angrily he dug a chunk of her flesh out with his claw.

Soaring above the clouds, Equinox came down like a lighting comet towards one of the ships. It was then he noticed Phal hand landed on one. At the last second he turned away and smashed into the water, sending up a massive wave that struck both Phal and the blue dragon. The dragon since was chained was smashed back, but the chains were strong enough to hold it. It's head smashed against the ground and it went out cold. The ship fire off two dragon missiles, both striking the escaped two dragons. With that the two ships raced even faster away with magic to aid them.
Oh no... I'm so sorry... Equinox said quietly when he saw what he did. He lowered his head and glanced away. he doubted he'd be able to catch up now. He swam over to the two dragons that were hit. One was injured but still alive, the second one was struck in the side, and its blood made part of the sea red. Roaring, Equinox leapt into the air, and dove towards one of Demondred's dragons, slamming it into the ground.

OOC: Doesn't look like zelf has been on in a while, so I'll skip him.

IC: Faefnir snorted with contempt at the man before him, knowing he was weakened despite the show. There are dragons who have made mistakes, but there have also been many of your own kind who have done the same. Dragonkind as a whole wants peace, whether you believe it or not, and I won't have you judging my kind based on the folly of a few or the insanity in your own mind, he growled, breathing a huge column of ice around Demondred. The shapeshifter's ships were leaving, so the King thought he would most likely be accompanying them soon.

Phalynx continued wrenching on the last few chains holding the blue dragon in place, stealing some of the ward magic to help. However, the process was interrupted when Equinox dove into the water, sending a tremendous splash roiling over the sides of the ship. The blue dragon's head was whipped to one side, hitting the rail so that she was knocked unconcious. Phal dug her claws into the wood but was still flung into the railing, cracking it with the force of the blow. When the water cleared, she rose her head, slightly dazed. The ship was moving even faster, and Phal saw that Equinox was only a faint shape in the distance. The silver growled angrily and let out a massive blast of starfire to hold the attacking sailors at bay before they could reach her. Having bought a little time, she glanced in the other direction and saw that the ship with the other two captive dragons was racing into the distance. If she didn't hurry, she would lose it.

Phal forced herself up, even though she felt bruised and dizzy, and sprang at the sailors, burning them in her anger and ripping through their magic. This kind of powerful attack took more energy, but the star-silver no longer cared. She twisted back around and tore the chains holding the blue from the deck itself, hoping she would awaken quickly. She leaped towards another chained dragon and worked on him as well, all the while striking out at attackers with her flames and with their own stolen magic. She knew that she would be fatigued after the battle because of this, but nothing mattered more to her now than the lives of these dragons; her kin.

Ecco attacked the second of the three enemy dragons nearby, folding her wings to drop onto it from above. The dragon shrieked and wrenched its neck to snap at Ecco's face, but she jerked her own head backwards and kicked down with her hind legs, forcing it lower. Then she dove again, but by this time the enemy had flipped over to meet her in the air. They plummeted together for almost two dragonlengths before separating out of necessity. The black and white dragoness launched herself at her opponent within a few seconds, unrelenting. Her jaws and claws were stained with blood, and she ignored the sting of her own multitude of scratches and cuts. They were minor, even if there were many of them. The dragon balked a little at her ferocity, for she was defending her homeland and the survival of her very race (and had learned ferocity well when fighting or watching sharks). She crashed into it, ripping a jagged whole along the wing membrane but receiving a gash across the side of her neck. It was worth it, for as she peeled away the dragon fell to the ground.

After dealing with this dragon, Ecco turned to see Jia flying up into the sky, Argos trailing after her. She growled and darted towards him, catching his tail and leaving long, bloody gashes across it as well as wrenching him to the side. She twisted back around and breathed a stream of ice at his face, anger overtaking her.

Demondred shot out his hand and the ice swuriled aorund him. With a snap he made it turn to vapor. "Oh dragon king, my kind has made mistakes as you say. By letting races such as your and elves exist freely by ours for so long." He glanced back at his ships, "I warn you dragon king, I will return, we came what we sought after. We have some of your dragons, though you killed some of ours they can be repopulated. We like new blood. And the blood of your dragons will be mixed with ours now." He levitated into the air and said, "I will return, next time from the west. Bewarned king of dragons, for your time will eventually come. Either you will bow to me, or your scales will be a suite of armor for my men."

Argos snarled at Ecco. He let out a trail of steam and dove at her he and sliced at her neck. Ecco, you do not see it. Shape-shifters are better than dragons. Join my master, you can have anything you want. Glory, money, slaves, anything. Why do you resist? Your race is at the top, you have dominance over the rest. Why don't you want to be the suprior one?

Equinox braced himself and rushed towards the last ship. He saw Phal fly after it also but stopped his flight after a time. Phal, it's know use. I can sense another lighting dragon on that ship. It's not one of our allies, but she's powerful and ancient. If we strike it she'll come out and kill us. I can fell the static in the air. It's... abnormally strong. Don't risk brining her out on us.