Okay, this is my first Fanfic, so be gentle, okay? Flames are not necessarily welcome, but I'll accept them. This is not Yaoi, 'cuz I just don't like that.

Summary: When Rath passes out on a demon hunt, he wakes up in an infirmary. Surrounding him are all the people he cares for and all the people that care for him. They tell him he's insane, that demons don't exist, but is this the truth, or just some freaky dream?

It's a lot better than it sounds, trust me. R&R please!

BTW, I'm using for actions in the author's notes 'cuz the asteric or whatever it's called isn't working. Anyway, enjoy!

Ahem, I must call upon the mighty powers of the Disclaimer!

DK crew: sweat drop

Purple and white lights flash, as a figure appears

Voice: Who dares call upon the mighty powers of...

A tiny bird appears with wings pointing upward: The Disclaimer?

Me & DK crew: Ba ha ha ha ha!

Disclaimer: What? looks down at self Huh? Ahhhh!

DK crew & I continue to laugh

DC (I got sick of righting "Disclaimer"): Curse you Powers That Be!

Me: Just do the Disclaimer already!

DC: Not until they give me a better body!

Everyone: glare

DC: Alright, alright! Iamarealangelandimnotlying does not own Dragon Knights

Bierrez & Rath: Thank God!

Me: You'll wish I did someday, anyway on with the show!

Rath: Show?

Me: Do you want to be in this or not?!

Rath: Can I go Demon Hunting during the show?

Me: No.

Rath: On the commercials?

Rune and Me: NO!!!

Rath: Fine

Chapter 1— The Hit

Rath walked swiftly and quietly through the Dragon grounds. He had to escape and not be seen. So far so good, he thought. It was quiet tonight, and everything was calm. But then, it was also boring.

Life in Draqueen wasn't really interesting. It was protected by the powerful Dragon Lord, and the five (currently four) Dragon officers and Knights. As he made his way through the damp woods that surrounded the castle, the Fire Knight thought about what would happen when everyone found out he was gone. Would they come out and search for him? Or would they wait until he decided to return by himself. They weren't at war with anyone as of now, and Rath was especially powerful. But then, he had also left Fire behind...

Rath adjusted the small pack on his back. Although he was a Dragon Knight, he still needed the normal human necessities: Extra clothing, some food, and a little money to buy what he needed. As he walked, a small golden bell jingled almost silently from his waist. He wondered how the clan would react to his disappearance: Raselene, Ruwalk and Tetheus would be worried, but not distressed. They knew he would return... eventually. Lykouleon and Kai-Stern would probably go out to search for him, which annoyed him beyond belief. And Alfeegi... well, let's not go there. But Rune and Thatz... and Cesia? They would probably also go out to look for him as well, but he didn't really know. Or care in that matter.

He continued on his path, when he felt a single, drop of water on his shoulder. He stared at it, waiting for something to happen. Nothing. Then he felt another drop on his other shoulder. And another, and another, and another. Soon, there were little spatters on multiple parts of his body. Rain?

He sighed, but the dropplets were cold. Then, he felt something. Not physically, really, but he knew he felt it. Something was wrong at the Dragon Castle. Without thinking, he did a 180 and headed in the direction he was coming from.

Rath was soon soaked to the bone and shivering. He paused for a moment, and sneezed, wrapping his arms around his drenched body. He had dropped the bag he was carrying earlier, before he started to run. The rain continued to fall, as he started up again.

As the precipitation descended even harder upon the poor youth, he began to question why he was running. Why should I run to their rescue if they really need it? I shouldn't have to. Is it because I care? No, that can't be it, can it? At that very moment, something happened that changed everything for the Knight. Something that made him realize, and see. Something like, a tree branch.

He hit it hard, and of course he didn't see it coming, it was pouring rain. He don't know how it happened or why, but it was supposed to occur. And soon he would realize why...

Well, was that at least interesting? Hmm? Maybe? A little?

Bierrez: How could it be, it wasn't even a page long!

Me: Who cares!

Bierrez: Nothing really happened in it anyway.

Me: Nothing happened, nothing happened?! Are you kidding me everything happened! If not for this chapter there wouldn't even be a story!

Bierrez: And that's a bad thing?

Me: Rrrgg! You're gonna take that back. Oh, and it will get better and longer next time, I promise.

Bierrez: And how mush is that worth?

Me: Shut up!!!

Cesia: remember to R&R!