At Mt. Darselle, Rogue laid there while a group of Baby Dragons surrounded his body. The Dragons looked at him and said, "Hm, I wonder what happened to this Human. He smells of a Dragon. He must be a Dragon Slayer then. What type I wonder? Looking by his body, it seems to be Shadow Dragon Slayer. One of the Twin Dragons of Sabertooth. Hahaha. Is that so?"

Darke appeared and answered, "Yes it is."

They heard that and turned around and saw him and said, "Oh, it's Master Darke. I didn't expect you to be here."

Darke said, "Well, I'm here for that Human."

They asked, "Why? He's ours."

Darke said, "I'm not here to take him away."

They heard that and said, "Really? Then why do you want him?"

Darke answered, "He's currently on a mission to locate something known as 9th Hell. Ever hear of it?"

One of the Dragons answered, "Nope. We never heard of it."

Darke heard that and said, "So, your parents never mentioned anything about it?"

They answered, "Nope. Our parents haven't been seen for over 100 years. We were left here to protect Mt. Darselle. So that's what we're doing. Do you wish to die for interrupting our meal?"

Darke sighed and answered, "Nope."

He snapped his fingers and plates of meat appeared and said, "You let me talk with him, I'll make you as much food as you wish."

They heard that and said, "Deal."

Darke smiled and placed down hundreds of plates of meat of their liking. The Dragons started devouring the food and then Rogue started to move and Darke walked toward Rogue and asked, "How ya feelin, Rogue?"

Rogue answered, "I'm good. Felt like I got old man problems."

Darke smiled and said, "That's because huge raindrops fell on top of you."

Rogue said, "That's right. Where is everyone?"

Darke answered, "Separated. All in different locations. Natsu has been captured by the enemy. Along with your Exceed friends."

Rogue heard that and then asked, "Where are they?"

Darke answered, "Uh, not in Ishgar. That's all I do know."

Rogue asked, "What do you mean that they aren't in Ishgar?"

Darke answered, "Weiss, she's the leader of the Danstroll Empire. She's immortal and wants what she thinks belongs to her. 9th Hell."

Rogue said, "That's what we're after, isn't it?"

Darke answered, "Yes it is. But we want to seal it away so that it would never be found again. Weiss wants it so she can destroy the world. Allowing her to rule over it."

Rogue heard that and said, "It's that powerful."

Daniel answered, "Yes it is."

The Dragons heard that and then looked at Darke and Rogue said, "You were the one that defeated everyone."

Daniel said, "Thank you for remembering me. But you think that he's really capable of fighting still."

Darke answered, "Yep. He can still fight. Unlike some people who is put on complete watch."

Weiss smiled and said to herself, "Darke Mah, a former friend of mine. Why does he continue to interfere with my work?"

Daniel said, "According to the Empress, we have a 5000000:1 chance of whooping your ass."

Rogue said, "If you want to whoop my ass a second time, get your ass down here. Me and you are going to have one hell of a time."

Weiss said to herself, "Hmph, everyone hates him. Daniel Rainfall, stupid man. Easy to trick. He just does whatever I want him to. Just like a loyal dog."

Natsu said, "Rogue would whoop your ass on a one on one fight, water person."

Weiss laughed and said, "He has a name, ya know Natsu."

Natsu said, "I honestly don't care if his name is Water Vomit. Even though that would be kinda cool."

Weiss laughed again and said, "I see."

Happy said, "He's always like that."

Weiss said, "I see."

While Daniel was talking with Darke and Rogue, Weiss said to herself, "Natsu Dragneel. He's a very strong Human from 400+ years ago. Wait, he's a Demon. Created by his older brother Zeref Dragneel. Another immortal like myself. Natsu is the man I love. But I'll get to see his real skills tomorrow. He'll be facing one of Daniel's men. Zack Hilliam. A Water Magician. Fire's Weakness. What will you do, Natsu? That is what I wonder."

Darke said, "Yo Weiss, when are you going to release my 6 friends?"

Weiss heard that and then snapped out of her own thought and Daniel looked at her and Weiss asked, "What was the question? I spaced out there."

Darke sighed and asked, "When are you going to release my 6 friends?"

Weiss answered, "Never is the answer. We're going to rule this world together once I get my hands back on the 9th Hell. Natsu Dragneel will marry me. Lucy Heartfilia will die."

Darke heard that and then said, "I doubt that he'll accept you."

Natsu asked, "Who is he?"

Weiss answered, "Darke Mah, a member of the Magic Council."

Darke said, "That is correct. I've been talking with the members of the 2nd Allied Forces that have woke up already. Rogue was next. And here we are. Talking with your ugly ass again."

Weiss asked, "Who are you..."

Rogue said, "We're not talking about you. We're talking about Daniel."

Weiss said, "Oh, you have a point. Daniel really is ugly."

Daniel heard that and said, "You know that I'm right here, right? I can hear you."

Weiss said, "I don't care."

She looked at Natsu and said to herself, "I just want to get this over with, so I could have sex with Natsu already."

The person going after Rogue said, "Do I get to kill the Dragons there with Rogue?"

Weiss answered, "Yes. Kill everyone."

The Dragons roared and then Rogue said, "I see. You are a Dragon Slayer as well."

He said, "Hell no. I'm a Magician that has slain a Dragon without Dragon Slayer Magic. How about this, we have a fight to see who can kill more Dragons?"

Rogue said, "Nah, I rather protect the Dragons than kill them."

The man said, "They were about to eat you. Yet, you don't want to kill them."

Rogue answered, "Nope. They protect this mountain. So, I'll help them protect the mountain from you and your goons. So come on."

The man heard that and said, "Oh, I haven't been so excited before. I am Xion. Fire Magic is what I specialize in. Think that you can beat that?"

Rogue answered, "We'll see once you get down here."

Travis smiled and said, "You people are idiots. Think that you can defeat us after getting your ass whooped by the weakest of the 50 Apostles. One attack did you in, Rogue Cheney. What the hell can you possibly do against someone stronger than him?"

Rogue answered, "Good question."

Blue Baby Dragon said, "He'll fight you with everything he has of course."

Green Baby Dragon said, "Agreed. Thanks for the meal Human."

Darke smiled and said, "No problem. Don't kill the Human now."

Black Baby Dragon said, "Don't worry about a thing. We'll protect your Human friend."

White Baby Dragon said, "We'll help fight against this threat."

Red Baby Dragon said, "Yes we will."

A familiar voice to them appeared saying, "Hm, you 5 Dragons really think that you'll be able to help that Human, don't you? How about I go as well? It'll be a lot of fun. Don't you think so as well?"

Xion said, "I'm down for that."

Green Baby Dragon asked, "Why are you with them?"

Black Baby Dragon said, "You abandoned us."

Blue Baby Dragon said, "We will kill you, mom."

She laughed and said, "I am Ando. And I'll be fighting my children. While you and your men take on Rogue."

Xion said, "With pleasure."

They said together, "See ya soon."

They took off and then Weiss said, "Damn, I didn't expect Ando to volunteer. She hates Humans. Hell, this should be interesting."

Darke grinned and said, "Weiss, you really need to learn how to control your people."

Weiss said, "I love interesting things, Darke. Something that you never understood. That's why things didn't work out between the two of us. Next person is Jura Neekis. Get ready to use Telepathy."

Daniel said, "I'm always ready."

Darke said, "Well, she's right. I gotta go now. If you survive this, Dragons. I'll come back with more food."

They heard that and said, "Really? You mean it?"

Darke answered, "Yes. For helping out Ishgar. You'll get rewarded."

Rogue smiled and then said, "Good for you guys."

They started hopping around in joy and then Darke said, "Stop that. You'll destroy the mountain."

They stopped and said, "Sorry."

Darke said, "Good luck now. You'll need it. I also believe that Sting's group is headed to Mt. Darselle as well. So beware of that fact."

Rogue smiled and said, "We work better together after all."

Darke smiled and disappeared.