Pain. That was the last thing Dominic remembered. And now there was darkness. She could hear voices. They sounded so distant but every time she tried to open her eyes she fell back into the darkness. Something was wrong. She could feel it and she needed to wake up. She could feel the darkness closing in on her again. This time she pushed back with everything she had. Her eyes glowed completely purple as she opened them. An unseen force exploded from her shattering the glass of the healing pod she was in. Alarms sounded as She dropped to the ground as the orange fluid she had been suspended in spilled out around her. It took a minute to focus and push herself up. She quickly realized that she wasn't wearing anything but that was the least of her concerns. "Over there!" someone called. Dominic shook her head trying to clear it. She growled as she tried to take a step forward and almost fell back to the ground. A pair of strong scaly hands kept her on her from falling. Dominic looked up to see an alligator in a lab coat holding her up. "Steady now." He said calmly. "What happened?" Dominic stammered. "You were hurt badly. We brought you here to heal you." the alligator informed her. "We?" Dominic asked. "Perhaps I could explain." A man said as he approached. "Thank you Leatherhead." Dominic wrapped her wings around her bare form. The man pulled open his stomach to reveal an alien. "My name is Mortu and I am of a species known as the Utrom." He informed her. "You're an alien?" Dominic asked. "Yes and I know what you must be thinking but I assure you we merely brought you here to heal you." Mortu assured. "The fight." Dominic recalled. "How long have I been out?" "Only about week and I must say you heal surprisingly fast even for a draconidaes." Mortu commented. "So you've encountered my kind before?" Dominic asked. "Yes they have always been a great help in aiding in our fight against our greatest enemy." Mortu informed her. Dominic tilted her head in confusion. "Your species are telepathic if I remember correctly perhaps it would be easier if I showed you." Mortu suggested. "Of course." Dominic said as she initiated the connection. A flood of memories of what had occurred entered her mind. "So you said I've been out for a week?" Dominic asked. Mortu nodded. "Then I need to get back. Everyone is probably freaking out that I disappeared for so long." Dominic informed him. "You're not alone?" Mortu asked sounding surprised. "No of course not. We tend to congregate together in large cities for safeties in fact I'd be surprised if that explosion I caused didn't wake up every dragon in that building." Dominic commented. "Speaking of which could you tell me where I am so I can get back?" "Of course. I'll have one of the guardians get you some clothes and escort you home." Mortu offered. "Don't worry about the clothes" Dominic said waving her hand. She was now wearing a grey long sleeve shirt and jeans. "Magic has its perks." She smiled. Both Leatherhead and Mortu gave surprised looks. "Sorry did I overdo it?" Dominic asked. "No its just dragons are usually so secretive with their magic." Mortu stated. "Oh right sorry about that." Dominic apologized. "Don't be." Mortu smiled.
Dominic was surprised that the Guardian could actually keep up with her as she leapt from roof to roof. It wasn't long before they reached her building. She landed on the roof without resistance but as the Guardian leapt to follow a black dragon appeared out of nowhere slashing him with her claws. The Guardian landed on his back and skidded into a kneeling position as he drew his katana in defense. The dragon growled as she advanced to attack but Dominic stepped in between the two. "Whoa! Whoa! Not a hunter. Not a hunter!" Dominic called as she brought her own wings up to shield the Guardian from attack. The black dragon was forced to come to an abrupt stop. The wind from the dragon's powerful wings whipped her black mane around as she landed. Dominic stared up into the glowing purple eyes of the fully grown sixteen-foot-tall dragon in front of her. "White Fire?" the dragon gasped as she pushed her nose into the girl's chest in affection. "Where have you been? We found the blood but not you. We have been searching the entire city for you!" Dominic held up a hand to stop the frantic dragon "It would just be easier to show you." The two dragons touched foreheads and a flood of memories pasted from the younger dragon to the older one. The black dragon sighed angrily. "We will talk about this later. For now, you might want to check on your pet. I believe he's worried about you." the black dragon half growled as she turned away. She transformed back into her human form in a vortex of blue fire and disappeared through the shadows.
Dominic turned to the Guardian who had risen back to his feet. "Are you hurt?" Dominic asked. "No, I'm fine." The Guardian assured. "I am so sorry Dusk Master attacked you. I obviously need to work on my perception." Dominic apologized. "Dusk Master and White Fire?" The Guardian questioned. "White Fire is my alias in dragon form so hunters don't figure out who we are in human form but I see no reason for that at the moment. My name is Dominic." She introduced. "Why White Fire?" the Guardian asked. Dominic's wings disappeared in a flash of white fire. "Apparently a white transformation fire is relatively rare." Dominic informed him. "Interesting." The Guardian smiled. He glanced out over the city. "I must go." He said moving to leave. "Guardian!" she called causing him to look back. "Despite what happened I want to help you and your people in anyway way I can. All you have to do is ask." "Thank you." The Guardian nodded before disappearing into the night.
Dominic entered her one room apartment through the window and was not at all surprised when her cobra practically tackled her as he curled around her shoulders. "Easy there killer!" She joked. "Where were you I was so worried!" the snake demanded. "Oh I am not going through this again." Dominic complained. "I knew you weren't dead. Despite what Dusk Master said, I just knew!" Sneaky hissed flicking his tongue at her. "That bas huh?" Dominic asked. Before he could answer there came a knock on her door. Dominic opened it and let Dusk Master in. Dominic had barley closed the door when she started in on her. "What were you thinking?" Dusk Master demanded. "I was thinking it would be a good idea not to die Mathilda." Dominic commented. "You wouldn't have had to defend yourself if you hadn't shown your skill in helping that human." Mathilda scolded. It was then that Sneaky spoke up. "Don't you dare scold her for her kindness in protecting her friend." He hissed baring his fangs and hood. Mathilda seemed taken aback by the cobra's boldness. "OK you're not helping." She told the snake as she put the snake in his warming tank. The snake began to pout. "So you're saying I should have let those ninja kill Mysti?" Dominic questioned. "I'm saying you need to look at the bigger picture. In saving that girl you revealed your skills. Even if they weren't your dragon powers you drew attention to yourself and by default all of us." Mathilda stated firmly. "I'm sorry for trying to do the right thing." Dominic sneered. Mathilda sighed in frustration. "You are so strong headed; you know that?" she asked the girl. "I'm told that's a quality in many good leaders." Dominic countered. This caught Mathilda off guard. "You are far from being a leader. Mathilda cautioned. "Isn't that what I'm here to learn?" Dominic asked. "Among other things." Mathilda admitted. "Listen you have been through a horrible tragedy. I want you to take some time to make sure you are healed." "I can do that." Dominic said.
