Chapter 14- Darcodorf lies?

Hunter spent most of the night reading Snitsky's book; he read the tale of Darcodorf's childhood. The fire that was set ablaze at his parent's house, in which the original blame was placed on his brother Kane. However, he later confessed that it was he who set the fire. "Times grew harsh for Darcodorf, after the fire, he went into hiding, researching the dark arts for his own twisted desire, knowing to him his brother Kane still lived. His endless research only increased his power and knowledge of magic. Rumor had it he grew so powerful, he no longer needed a wand." The idea was ridiculous in Hunter's mind, yet continued to read. "When he was young, he learned from the masters. One who brought him into the world of magic was the Million-dollar man… Ted Dibiase. He opened the door to new things and new ideas in Darcodorf's mind. But the friendship was never met to last"

The story explained that Darcodorf grew too powerful; Dibiase was fearful and arranged for an assortment of 'incidences' to take place. Eventually. Darcodorf was brought down and thrown into an enchanted casket, mean to seal away the young sorcerer for all time. 'But it wasn't meant to be…'

Hunter continued to read on in the next chapter. 'Escape of a Deadman' it was called. Hunter read of Paul Bearerlor, who took Darcodorf under his wing after rejecting Mr. Dibiase. When he vanished, it was Bearerlor who brought him back.

A great duel took place as Darcodorf was challenged. Dibiase had somehow created a duplicate of Darcodorf for his own twisted needs. Yet the shocking return of the real Darcodorf spread, a duel ensued and the real Taker won. "Wow… never knew that" Hunter muttered as he kept on reading.

The book later explained the feud Taker had with Kane, they had clashed on more than on occasion however as Snitsky explained it distinctly. "Neither man used a wand" What stunned Hunter though was that Snitsky knew Kane really was a dragon, if he figured out he was Darcodorf's brother… why the hell is this book out?!

What interested Hunter was a great feuds Darcodorf had, as well as he took a wand from one of his opponents. However not a soul had seen him use it. "It couldn't be… could it?"

As he kept on reading, the book missed many things as to how Darcodorf rose into power, and became the headmaster of the school of Ringwarts. But there were accomplishments and dark secrets to him; the book rarely spoke of Kane. And shed little light on Darcodorf. Hunter knew more than Snitsky did… or so he assumed.

Closing the book for the night, Hunter sat frustrated. "What the hell are you expecting out of me!" He growled lowly to himself. Staring to the sky he looked pissed. "Huh Deadman? What the hell do you want me to do? You left squat for me to go on!"

He threw the book back into the tent for now, as he tried to decide his next move. As he pondered things over on the cold winter night, something began to catch his eye. Through the trees it lingered there for but a moment. A sliver Lioness staring right at Hunter… a Begonus charm?

Curious, Hunter got off the ground and went to see. The charm inched away from him, yet looked back every so often to see if he followed. "Whom do you belong to?" he questioned.

It didn't answer, but the idea was worth a try.

The lioness led him to a lake, where it vanished from sight; curious he went to the shore and looked about. "Damn, a wild goose chance… awe hell and I left the invisible robe on the tent! How the hell am I going to find the camp again!" he growled to himself.

Turning back to the lake, Hunter peered through the ice sheet that covered it. He could just make it out; glowing under the surface was the arrow! The arrow he used to slay the snake with! The blood of the snake alone would be enough to destroy a gimmickcurse!

Hunter grabbed a rock near by and began to bash open the ice. It was thick enough to hold him… yet… he would have to go into the water to retrieve the arrow! "Aw hell" he growled as he took off most of his clothing before gathering enough courage to reach into the frozen lake.

Taking the plunge, Hunter leaped in feet first, the cold shocked his body, yet he knew he had to get that damn arrow… why it was left under the water, he didn't know. All he knew was he had to get it… and the dumbass that put it there will get a major ass kicking for this!

He began to feel the need for breath. But knew if he were to go up now, he wouldn't gather the courage to take the plunge once more. He reached for the arrow; his fingertips just grazed shaft before he was able to clench the crest of it. But the air and the cold made him black out; he began to drift in the cold water before someone grabbed hold of his arm. He was pulled to the surface and out of the water!

Blankets came over him in an instant as Hunter regained himself. When his vision cleared, he saw who saved him…