Crow: Sorry for the delay.

Vexx: What kept yah?

Crow: got a job, school, etc

Vexx: Oh….

Crow: onto the story

Chapter 2: The City

Crow's P.O.V

It was the morning after we found Lyra, I was searching for some red gems to heal what's left of her wounds. For a second I sensed something's life energy, but no malevolence coming from it, so I shrugged it off and continued searching. "Now where could they be?" I continued searching until I came to a clearing full of different types of gems. I found some red gems and smashed them so I could put the shards into my pouch. After I had decided I had enough I left the clearing. Shortly after leaving a Ravager attacked me. I dodged out of the way, then charged my shadow element into my claws, encasing them in what appears to be black flames and I charged at the Ravager from behind. When it turned around To strike me, I dodged to the side and jabbed my right paw through its chest sending a black stream of energy going clean through it, killing the Ravager. After that move I was left winded "That attack took more energy than I thought" I sensed the same energy from earlier behind me. I turned around to where it was. "All right, come out" What came out surprised me though, it was a group of adult dragons, seemingly being led by the big red one in-front.

Soldier's P.O.V

We were sent to investigate the slight drop of Ravager activity in this area of the forest, but I did not expect to find a young BLACK dragon fighting, and killing one. I mean, I'm glad he's doing it, but I'm a little confused because it is known that black dragons are the reason the Ravagers are running amok to begin with. Then again, That was 19 years ago, and this dragon does not look older than 15. "Who are You!?" I asked him sternly.

"My name's Crow" answered the young black dragon. "I suggest you follow me as This area is not exactly a safe place"

We follow Crow through the forest, though somewhat reluctantly. I am still not completely convinced that this was not some sort of trap. Though my suspicions lessened as we passed many possible ambush points without anything happening. Eventually we made it to an old building. Crow opened the door and walked inside. Before entering we saw the skull of a ravager next to the entry way. "Damn" was all anyone could say. After a few minutes we walked in and saw that the building was a library of some sort.

Crow's P.O.V

After the guests walked in Kor and Lyra came down from the bedrooms, though Lyra was having a bit of difficulty due to her injuries. I passed he the bag of red gems so she could heal herself. "Now that everyone is here let's introduce ourselves" I suggested. "You already know my first name, my full name is Crow Omius, over their is my sister Kor" I gestured to her, "and our friend Lyra" gesturing to Lyra. I noticed everyone staring at Lyra, who was getting very nervous at all the attention. She hid behind me, leaving me a little shocked as to why she felt safe behind me. "Okay what's with all the staring?" I asked.

"Sorry" one of the soldier's reply. "It's just that we haven't seen a white dragon in a long while"

What he said confused me, "So wait, the White dragons are almost gone?!" One more reason to protect Lyra.

"Where are your parents?" asked one of the soldiers.

"Dead" was my solemn reply. "Mine and Kor's were killed by Ravagers 3 years ago, and Lyra's were killed last night. We found her in the forest badly injured, her parents already dead and she was surrounded by Ravagers"

"Wait, what were you and your parents doing in the forest Lyra?" asked one of the soldiers.

"W-we were heading to Zarine, but the Ravagers attacked us" She was crying as she said this. "My parents fought them to protect me, but they did not stand a chance, one of the Ravagers got past them and attacked me. The next thing I know I'm here with my wounds bandaged and found out they were dead."

Everyone was saddened by that, but then one of the soldier's spoke up. "Zarine? That's where we are from!" he said. "You three can come back with us"

Everyone agreed to that, and afterward we started packing for the trip. One of the things I grabbed was a picture of me and my family from before they were killed, me, Kor, our father, who was a black dragon that looked just like an older version me, minus my crescent mark, and our mother who was a red dragon that looked exactly like an older version of Kor, but with gold eyes. Shortly after we got what we were taking we followed the soldiers to Zarine. After a while we saw the city's wall. We eventually landed on the edge of the city. When we did I could feel the unwelcome glares directed at me specifically. We walked until the soldiers saw an older red dragon.

"Hey Valen!" called one of the soldiers.

Valen looked over and saw us. "Who are these young ones?" he asked curiously.

"These are Crow, Kor and Lyra, survivors from the forest" said the same soldier, gesturing to each of us respectively. Valen looked at us, or more specifically at me and Lyra.

"That mark, It seems familiar, but I can't place my paw on it" said Valen. "And a white dragon, haven't seen one in years"

"Wait, this guy knows something about my Mark?!" I thought. "I'm still trying to figure out certain details, I mean I know that it show's I'm not an ordinary black dragon, and because of it I have strange powers, but is it something other's Know about?"

"Well I must be off" said Valen as he left.

Crow: Woah. well there is the chapter. Stay tuned for the next one.