AN- Hello, ShadowRebirth37 here! I decided to give this fic a second chance at life. I took a slight break from my so-far-accepted Zoids fic, The Dark Savior, to work on this fic and my up-coming Ecco the Dolphin: DotF fic called Search for the Starred Ones. If nobody reads this chapter, that's it, I'm pulling the plug on this fic. Don't get me wrong, I like writing this fic, but I put a lot of effort into this fic and for no one to read it is, well, saddening and feels like a wasted effort. I'm sorry to the few people who've actually red, reviewed and liked this fic, but if no one reads I don't see a reason to keep messing with this fic. If you guys want me to continue, tell me in a review! Or beg me in a PM! That works too!XD Anyway, last chapter was more of an introduction than anything, and something funny happened. It's exactly 3900 words, no more, no less. 3900 right on the nose!XP That cracked me up for some reason. Anyway, this chapter will have more action and stuff, and Okari will have to make a tough, life-or-death decision. Oo… I can't take the suspense!! Without further a due, chapter 2- Hints of a Dark Plot.

.:Chapter 2- Hints of a Dark Plot:.

I watched the darkened sky from atop the cathedral roof as the light of the sun slowly started to chase away the dark from behind the far-off mountains, an unsuccessful night of hunting weighing heavy on my mind. 'Those cursed Shadows… they've caught-on to my strategies and learned my ambush points… clever little things…' I thought with a scowl, glaring at a Shadow slinking along one of the open-air halls. Growling, I spread my blue-tinged tan wings and glided down onto a large brass pipe where several other Wyverns were all perched.

"Okari! Odd to see you out so late, err… early." Suruko, a normal Wyvern, piped as I landed beside him.

"Bad hunt." I grumbled back, folding my wings tight against my side, fuming about the hunt's failure.

"Ahh… don't worry Okari, I'm sure you'll get 'em tonight!" he said sympathetically, extending his left wing over me, the Wyvern equivalent to a pat-on-the-back.

"Thanks, Suru…" I mumbled, bowing my head in disappointment. Even though I was abnormally aloof for a Wyvern, Suruko was the only Wyvern I would even try to hold a conversation with. Although he had lost his memories, he was the only Wyvern I even remotely trusted. Despite his some-what chatty and sunny disposition, he was a pretty tough fighter.

"Don't mention it!" he smiled, "Hey, have you seen the kid Maleficent brought back from the rising falls?" he asked, withdrawing his wing as he saw me perk up at the mention of the new arrival.

"Yes I have… he reminds me of Kaga…" I lowered my head again at the thought of my friend.

"The memories again? Well, I think Maleficent's up to something, she's been unusually nice to him… have you noticed that?"

"Yeah, I was wondering what she's scheming also, she's been way to nice… must be important for her to act so strange…" I trailed off, getting a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach.

"Yup… my thoughts exactly! Oh, how's your wing doin?" he cocked his head and tried to look around me at my right wing.

"Its fine, ruko, see?" I reassured him, holding out my wing so he could see where I had been struck.

"Wow that healed up quick. That wound was pretty bad, but considering you were hit full-on by a Defender's firaga you were very lucky!" he stared at the non-existent wound in astonishment, before turning to look to his right as three more Wyverns landed on the pipe.

"Well well well… if it isn't the recluse and the scaredy-cat!" Shruiken, a black-speckled Wyvern almost as big as me, sneered at Suruko and I. I merely glared at him and snorted, not angry from the insults but annoyed by his presence.

"Shut it Shruiken…" I growled at him lowly, narrowing my eyes dangerously.

"Humph… you think you're tough, outcast? I wouldn't be sayin' that if I were you…" he glared back, curling the bladed tip of his narrow tail.

"I do, Shruiken, and if I were you I'd get lost before I lose my patience…" I hissed back as I spread my wings and flew back into the cathedral, Suruko following me. I landed in my usual spot, the deep inlay in the wall opposite the door, and Suruko landed in front of me.

"Don't mind him Okari… he's an idiot." Suruko tried to cheer me up, but it was about as effective as banging a shovel against a concrete wall. I yawned and curled up further back in the inlay.

"I'm tired after my all-night hunt, ruko…" I told him, "… could you please let me get some rest, just for a few hours…"

"Of course, Okari! I'll tell the other Wyverns that you don't want to be disturbed as well, goodnight err… day." He said as he flew off, disappearing through one of the many holes in the ceiling. I lowered my head and closed my eyes as my weariness caught up to me. Sighing, I feel into a deep sleep.

Suruko glided back down and landed quietly on the protruding brass pipe. He ruffled his scales as he folded his wings, shaking to rid himself of dust and dirt. His scales flattened back out as he looked around.

"What are you doin out here by yourself, Suruko?" Shuriken sneered at the smaller, younger Wyvern.

"I am honoring Okari's wishes to be left alone, and I wanted to watch the sunrise, as I always do." He said calmly, not frightened by the stronger Wyvern.

"Sleeping again is she?" he said slyly, "Well, I guess being a failure at hunting can tire a Wyvern out!"

"Okari is a great hunter, Shuriken! I bet she could take you down easier than a Shadow!" Suruko retorted, spreading his wings for emphasis.

"Take me down?" the black-flecked Wyvern said sarcastically, "She wouldn't even take that kid running around the castle! She had the perfect chance to steal his heart when he dropped that book, but she didn't even attack!" he snarled, than a grim smirk crossed his face, "Her memories have made her soft… maybe another loss will toughen her up…" Laughing cruelly, Shuriken launched into the sky, flanked by his two Wyvern lackeys- Leiden and Raserei.

"He's so full of himself…" Suruko said under his breath, watching the three Wyverns fly away into a hallway. Ruffling his scales again, he turned and watched the sun start over the far mountains. Shuriken's words hung heavy in his mind, and no matter how hard he tried he couldn't dismiss them. 'What did he mean by 'another loss'? I don't remember her losing anyone besides her friend to the Heartless… maybe that's what he was talking about, but I still don't understand what he means…' He shook his head to clear his thoughts and returned to watching the sunrise.

.:End of Chapter 2:.

AN- Yeah, I finally decided to maybe try and save this fic. This may shape into a 5 or 6 chapter fic, but depending on how long I make them, it may reach 10. Today I realized I hadn't switched off the anonymous review blocker, meaning anonymous reviewers were blocked from reviewing. I'm really sorry to any anonymous reviewers who were denied the opportunity to review. Remember I had to learn everything on my own, so how was I supposed to know that the block's default was 'on'? Anyway, anonymous reviewers can now review all my fics. I digress, so what do you guys think so far? I know this chappie was sorta weak, but I'm working on two fics at the same time and I got overloaded. I'll try to work on chapter 3 after I spend some time working on my Zoids fic, The Dark Savior. I might not update for awhile, but don't worry, I'm not going to abandon this fic. Lol. "Away From the Sun" by 3 Doors Down just came on my computer's XM radio. Remember that song, randomcat?XP Anyway, I won't update for awhile, but I'm not abandoning this fic, I just have some other fics that people actually read that need to be updated. Until next chapter.

Ibeyla:P