Well here is the 4^th chapter. You know the drill on the characters and stuff... Hope you enjoy this one as much as the others ^_^
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Bane had escaped with a few wounds after catching Solardramon and using her as bait to lure Flamedramon out. Basically testing to see if what everyone said was true about the way the dramons worked... it was leading him to more ideas of cruelty and revenge...
Double Vision
Only a day had passed by since Bane's appearance and everyone was on the look out for him. The morning sun was shining brightly in the sky. Its golden rays beaming down on Flamedramon as he stood high upon the cliff edges over looking his home and the areas around it. He blinked his reddish brown eyes as he thought about Bane. Growling to himself knowing that Bane was even more a threat than Drase... since Bane was willing to take out Solar. Shando watched Bane closely as he trained. Smiling as he sliced the head off one of the dummies and turned to look at her.
"Well Shando you're early," Bane said placing his sword back into its sheath. Shando nodded... she had been curious to know what Bane had been up to since he encountered Solardramon and Flamedramon. "I'll show you." Bane walked past Shando and down the hallway towards the lab as she followed close behind him. Walking through the lab doors Shando's mouth dropped open at the sight before her. "Amazing isn't it?" Bane smiled at his handy work. "You made a clone of yourself and Solardramon," Shando forced out as she closed her mouth. Bane nodded, "Yes, you see I had a brilliant thought after my encounter," he said touching the clone of Solardramon on the arm. Shando cocked an eyebrow, "Oh and what was your thought? And if Callista find these things she's going to know what you're up to," she said curling her fluffy tail around her leg.
"Well my thought was if I capture the real Solardramon and put the clone in her place and Flamedramon wouldn't suspect anything since the clone is exactly like the one he cares for but she is under my control. So my clone will kill him and I'll kill the real Solardramon. Oh and Shando Callista will never find out... that's why I have made a clone of myself," Bane smiled as he looked back at Shando. "You've been thinking a lot about this haven't you?" Shando asked over looking the clones closely... they were exact replicas of the real thing. "Are they operational yet?' she asked. Bane nodded and clapped his hands loudly as the eyes of both clones sprang open. "As you can see even the eyes are exact... I admit the gold was hard to generate but I pulled it off," Bane said rubbing the cheek on the Solardramon clone as it smiled.
Shando rolled her eyes and thought to herself... just what the world needed another Solardramon. Bane looked at the clone of himself, "This one is to keep my aunt busy while I take care of some business." Shando looked at Bane, "So when are you planning on going back?" she asked crossing her arms. "Today after I train some more," he said with a smile as he looked back at the clones then turned away and walked past Shando. "Ok," she said walking with him as they left the lab and returned to the training area where they both began to train. Icedramon looked at Solardramon as they both stood around the rim of the canyons. "Solar, what's wrong? You haven't said a thing since we've been here." Ice looked at Solar as her ears twitched in the warm breeze.
"Nothing, I've just been thinking about the other day. I mean Bane has special powers unlike Drase." Solardramon crossed her arms as she looked down at Icedramon. "Like what?" Ice asked, "He has the ability to read minds," Solar said twitching her tail behind her. Ice's eyes widened at Solar's words, "He can read minds... how?" Solar shook her head, "I don't know," she said softly before looking over in the direction where Flamedramon's home was. "Well Solar I better get back home and keep an eye out for him," Ice said getting to her feet, "Ok," Solar said as she watched Icedramon run back towards her home. Solardramon sighed as she turned and looked over the canyon walls then back toward Flamedramon's direction. Bane stretched his wings as he watched Shando fall backwards totally exhausted from the workout.
"Getting old?" he asked squatting down in front of her. Shando growled while panting rapidly, "O... Old?" she gasped looking at him sharply. Bane grinned, "Take your rest... it's time for me to go anyways." Shando shook her head, "Be careful, this is your second attempt," she said trailing off a bit. "Don't worry Shando I'll be back... I have to keep you in line," Bane winked before standing up and walking out of the room. Shando watched as he disappeared around the corner, "Well he sure has his father's confidence... I just hope he doesn't get too over confident," she says getting to her feet. Bane entered the room and freed the two clones from their restraints. "Are you two ready for some action?" he asked. "We're up for anything you are," the Solardramon clone said with a smile as the Bane clone nodded in response. Bane smiled as the clones walked up to him, "Then let's get going." Turning the three of them left the lab and headed down the long winding corridors leading
to Bane's quarters. They soon arrived in Bane's room, "Do you two remember your orders?" Bane asked looking at the clones. "Sure I let him chase me to lure out Flamedramon while you capture the real one... and then I get to take care of Flamedramon," the Solardramon clone said with a sly smile on her face.
Bane nodded as he looked at his clone, "And your assignment?" "After chasing her I let them chase me before returning here and taking care of Callista," the clone said looking back at its creator. Bane smiled the clones knew exactly what to do. "I have a question... what does this Flamedramon look like?" the Solardramon clone shrugged her shoulders. Bane sighed he knew he was forgetting one small little detail. "He looks like you but has armor the color of fire, and a horn on his face guard," he said looking at the female clone as it nodded. Bane turned away from the clones and walked over to a table where he laid stuff out ready for the journey.
The Solardramon clone walked over to him and picked up a strange looking brown thing, "What's this for?" she asked curiously. "It's a muzzle restraint... the one that looks like you will be wearing it... since she loved it last time," Bane said taking the muzzle restraint from the clone and placing it in a pouch. Bane strapped on the shoulder strap before attaching daggers to it then picking up a case of arrows and sliding them over his shoulder locking them into place. The clones watched as he picked up his bow and locked it in place over his sword. "What about me? I will need weapons too won't I?" asked Bane's clone. Bane nodded before leaning down and lifting up a large basket full of weapons just like his, "Here you go... hurry and get ready," he said as the clone obeyed.
Bane's ears twitched as he felt the tingling sensation alerting him of his aunt's presence coming near him. "You two hide quickly!" he said sharply as the clones quickly hid away in different places of the room. They hid just in time as Callista walked in through the doors entering the room. Bane bowed lightly as she walked towards him. "I came to check up on you, Blitz told me he seen you training pretty hard with Shando," Callista said walking over to a chair and sitting down. "Yeah I was just wanting to get in a good work out." Bane looked at his aunt and smiled as he took a seat near her. "Well that is good, but you need to relax too... I mean if you keep up the strenuous workouts you'll wear yourself out," Callista said softly with a smile. Bane nodded, "Sure thing," he said with a smile trying to hurry and get rid of her. Callista looked around the room feeling as though there was a different presence in the room. "Something the matter?" Bane looked around before
looking back his aunt. Callista shook her head, "Just trick senses," she said looking back at Bane. "Oh by the way Bane an old friend of mine was asking me of you," Callista said crossing her hands over her lap. "Oh and who was this friend?" Bane looked at his aunt with one of his eyebrows cocked.
"Shadow Weaver, do you remember her?" Callista asked as her tail rubbed across the smooth surface of the floor. Bane blinked his eyes as flashes of his past raced through his mind, "Yeah I remember her," he said softly recalling she was the one that told Callista of his father's death. Callista smiled, "Well that is good that you remember her, she is a dear friend to me," she said slowly getting to her feet. Bane did the same as he stood to be pulled into Callista's warm embrace. Shocked by the feeling Bane hugged her back softly, "What was that for?" he asked as she pulled away. Callista looked at him while touching the daggers on his shoulder strap, "I noticed these weapons when I walked in they worried me but I know that they are for your protection," she said softly.
"Yeah I was going to go scout out the area for the Deranga that attacked me," Bane said twitching his tail lightly behind him. Callista nodded before turning and walking out of the room. As the doors closed behind her Bane gave out a big sigh of relief before turning to face the clones coming out of their hiding places. "That was a little too close for comfort," the Solardramon clone said walking toward Bane. "You're right so lets get out of here before anything else happens," Bane said walking past the female clone toward the mirror. "Into the looking glass," he said waving his paw over the glass forming a portal. The Bane clone stretched out his wings before walking into the portal and disappearing, then the Solardramon clone went in after him while Bane brought up the rear. Inside the portal the two Banes flapped their wings.
The real Bane wrapped his arms around the waist of the Solardramon clone as they all flew through the portal. Bane blinked his eyes as he noticed the end of the portal coming into view, "We're almost there." The two clones noticed the eerie glow at the end of the tunnel and smiled... both of them ready to have a little fun. Flamedramon's ears perked as he quickly turned to see Gigadramon swooping towards him. "Well everything was clear at the cliffs," Giga said as he landed softly next to Flamedramon. "The cliffs aren't what I'm really worried about." Flamedramon looked at Giga with his tail flicking in the gentle breeze. Gigadramon sighed, "Are you sure he'll be back this soon, I mean it's only been a day since he appeared," he said looking down at Flamedramon feeling as if it was too soon to really worry about Bane coming back. "Giga he's different... Drase was bad but his son is even worse and I just have a feeling he's still around," Flamedramon said turning his
attention back to the surrounding area. "Whatever you say, so why aren't you concerned about the cliffs?" Giga asked looking around.
"He seems to like it where it's cold." Flamedramon crossed his arms thinking that Bane liked the cold because he could probably use ice attacks just like Drase did. "Well if he's out there in that freezer that Ice lives in she'll find him," Giga said with a half grin. Flamedramon cocked an eyebrow at Giga and smirked just a bit thinking about how Bane had got past Icedramon once but of course everyone thought the problem was over. Bane flapped his wings a couple of more times as they passed through the portal to enter into the frozen lands. The Solardramon clone looked around at the snow-covered plains... the snow reaching as far as she could see.
"I'll have to find a new place since my other lair was found," Bane said flapping his wing flying across the sky with the Solardramon clone in his arms while his clone followed close behind him. Icedramon leaped across the snow keeping her eyes open for any signs of Bane. Her eyes scanning the entire area carefully... to bad she didn't arrive sooner to see Bane and the others as they came out of portal. "What about there?" the Solardramon cloned said pointing a claw down towards a cave near a frozen lake. Bane smiled the surrounding area was pretty secluded, "Perfect."
They swooped down and landed at the entrance of the cave as Bane let the Solardramon clone go. Bane stepped into the cave and looked around through the darkness before pulling out a torch and lighting it. "This cave is deeper than the last one, you two follow me," Bane said turning and motioning the clones to follow him deeper into the cave. They walked a long ways through the winding tunnel of the cave to soon come to a stop at a large room. "Oh this will be great," Bane said looking at the clones and smiling darkly. The two clones looked at one another and smiled as Bane knelt down and gathered a bunch of sticks laying on the ground before setting them ablaze with his torch.
The fire lit up the entire room showing how large the room was, there were even higher places in the room. Bane's ears twitched picking up the sound of water dripping down the icy walls. Looking around Bane spotted the spot that would be perfect to place Solardramon after he captured... the spot was right where the water was dripping and it was on a higher elevation and there was even ice stretched out across the ground and walls. The clones watched him closely as he walked over to the spot and pulled out large sack from out from under his right wing and laid it on the ground. "Now it's time to find them," Bane said turning toward the clones who were ready. The three of them quickly rushed back toward the entrance of the cave. Solardramon looked around before deciding to head back toward Flamedramon's home to see what he was up to and spend some time with him.
She took one last glance over the canyon wall before leaping into the air. Icedramon sighed as she leaped upon an icy ledge and looked around to see nothing but bright white snow glittering in the sunlight. Bane stretched out his wings and grabbed the Solardramon clone around the waist as his clone stretched out it's wings also. "Let's go," Bane ordered flapping his wings as he rose up into the air followed by his clone. Bane looked around as he flapped his wings the snow was quickly disappearing under them as he noticed mountains and valleys coming into view. They flew a bit farther until Bane froze seeing in the distance standing on one of the ledges was Flamedramon and a large creature. "Ok this is where you two do your job," he said swooping to the ground and dropping the Solardramon clone.
"Now you chase her closely where they will see you and then lead them away then I want you to disappear and go home." Bane looked at his clone closely as it nodded knowing exactly what to do. "Now Go!" Bane yelled as the Solardramon clone quickly began to leap off acting as if was being chased by the clone of Bane following closely behind her in the air. Bane smiled before flapping his wings and flying the other direction relying on his sense of smell to guide him to Solardramon. Flamedramon twitched his ears turning to see Solardramon leaping across the valley quickly... then behind her was Bane. "Solar!" he called out while leaping off the ledge quickly. Gigadramon flapped his wings surprised by the sudden excitement before flying after Flamedramon.
The Solardramon clone smiled glancing back to recognize the one Bane had described to her following in the distance. Bane flapped his wings while looking at the ground below him to soon see the canyons appear. He glanced over the area to spot his prey out of the corner of his eye heading toward the valley. Solardramon's earring began to glow causing her ears to twitch as she turned to see nothing but the blue sky, "Hmm something isn't right." The Solardramon clone quickened her pace leaping faster than before as she rounded a corner and diving into the bushes as the clone of Bane kept flying on with Flamedramon and the larger creature close behind him. Solardramon blinked her eyes sensing danger as she turned to the side to see Bane swooping toward her. She quickly leaped out the way as Bane flew past her before turning and following close behind her.
Bane was amazed at the speed Solardramon was reaching... thinking to himself that the snow must of slowed her down. The Solardramon clone looked around making sure no one was around before leaping back toward the valley. Flamedramon narrowed his eyes being a little worried since he could no longer see Solardramon in the lead... he just hoped she was ok. The clone of Bane glanced back at his followers before flapping his wings a little faster making sure to lead them farther away like Bane ordered. Solardramon leaped as fast as she could entering into the valley she could feel Bane getting closer hearing every flap of his wings making her gain even more speed.
The Solardramon clone's ears twitched picking up a sound as she turned to see a fast moving figure coming toward her being chased by none other than Bane. Solardramon blinked her eyes as she noticed the figure before her... surprised by the fact that it looked just like her. Bane smiled and nodded to the clone signaling her to jump up at Solardramon. Solardramon shook her head as she made another leap getting closer to the copy of her as it leaped towards her. The Solardramon clone smiled as it leaped up into the air straight at Solardramon ready to take her out of the air. Solardramon quickly smacked her tail down causing her to get a higher lift into air as she twisted over the copy's head and landed on the other side safely before leaping again. "Ah very clever, but enough with this," Bane said pulling out his bow and a single arrow before notching it into place.
The Solardramon clone looked up at Bane and smiled as he shot the arrow straight at Solardramon. In no time the arrow buried itself into the back of Solardramon's left leg. Solardramon screamed as she fell to the ground from the sudden surge of pain racing through her leg. She winced as she moved her leg causing even more pain, "That's what happens when you run away," came Banes voice as he landed next to Solardramon along with the clone. The clone smiled as she leaned down to Solardramon, "Oh does it hurt? And by the way don't worry I'll take good care of Flamedramon," she teased looking into Solardramon's pain filled eyes before getting up and leaping back toward the area where Flamedramon was.
Solardramon groaned as she turned around to watch the clone, "Flame..." she started to yell out weakly but was silenced as Bane hit her in the back of the head with his bow knocking her unconscious. The clone of Bane turned to face Flamedramon and the larger creature and smiled before disappearing a burst of black smoke... he had done his job of luring them away. "Well I guess he got scared," Giga said looking down at Flamedramon then at the smoke watching it fade. "I don't like so... Solar!" Flamedramon yelled looking around for any signs of her. Bane leaned down and picked up Solardramon before flapping his wings and returning back to the cave. "Solardramon!" yelled Gigadramon his voice echoing through the entire valley causing Flamedramon's ears to ring slightly.
"You don't have to yell so loud I'm right here," came Solardramon's voice as she jumped out from behind a group of bushes. "Solar," Flamedramon said softly walking over to her relieved that she was alright. Gigadramon smiled happy to see that she was alright to but maybe it was just an odd feeling but this Solardramon seemed different. Flamedramon also felt a strange sensation as he looked over Solardramon not knowing what could be causing the weird feeling. Icedramon yawned being a little bored from the lack of action but relieved all at the same time. "Maybe I should check out the cave where he was last time," she said getting to her feet and leaping off in that direction.
Bane placed Solardramon against the icy wall where he chained her arms leaving the rest of her laying on the floor. "This will be fun," he said turning and walking away to return to his small fire in the corner. Flamedramon shook his head as Solardramon smiled and turned in the direction of his home. "Yeah I guess you're right Solar, we've been out here all morning and no sign of him," Flamedramon said walking up to Solardramon. "Yeah you two relax, I'll keep an eye out for him," Giga said before flapping his wings and flying around the area. Flamedramon smiled before making his leap back towards his home. The clone smiled before leaping after him... she was waiting for the right moment to make her move and carry out the rest of her orders. Solardramon was slowly coming to her senses feeling her back and lower body against an icy cold wall.
Trying to move her legs she winced feeling extreme pain rushing from her left leg recalling the arrow that Bane had shot at her. Solardramon looked down at her leg to see the arrow still there with blood surrounding it. "My guest has finally decided to wake up." Bane walked slowly towards Solardramon with his arms behind his back. Solardramon growled and winced as she looked at him, "You won't get away with this... your father never did and neither will you!" she shouted actually hearing her voice vibrating off the walls causing a few pieces of icicles to fall onto her faceguard. Bane leaned down to stare into Solardramon's gold eyes before pulling out one of his arms holding the muzzle restraint tightly in his grasp. "I knew this would come in handy," he said placing it on Solardramon's muzzle and buckling it tightly. Solardramon glared at Bane the buckles were so tight they almost felt as though they were cutting into her muzzle.
Bane smiled while looking down at the arrow, "Oh well I guess I could get this out," he said gripping the arrow tightly. Solardramon winced feeling the arrow move a little. "But you did insult my father." Bane said with a wicked smile before pushing the arrow deeper into her leg. Solar arched her head back and pulled against her chains wanting to scream out in pain but unable to from the buckles that kept her muzzle tightly sealed. Bane looked up at Solardramon's tightly closed eyes seeing tears forming in the corner. "But I think I'll just rip this out," he chuckled before ripping the arrow out with amazing force. Solardramon arched her back the pain racing everywhere as her tail smacked against the ground. Tears of pain rolled from her eyes and off her faceguard as she opened her eyes weakly to see Bane holding the arrow up to her view.
"Oh tears of pain... that must of hurt," he teased before getting up and walking away from her. Solardramon looked down at her leg seeing the blood running through the baby blue fur staining it red. Her tail curled up close to her as she laid her head against the cold wall trying to think of something other than the immense pain she was feeling. Flamedramon smiled as he walked into his house and held the door open for Solardramon as she walked inside before closing it behind her. "I don't know about you but I'm hungry," he said walking into the kitchen. "Yeah I am too, running away from Bane was a work out," the clone said walking over to the table and sitting down in one of the chairs to pick up an apple from the fruit bowl. Flamedramon smiled, "Yeah but at least he didn't catch you this time," he said looking at her still not able to shake the odd feeling.
The clone smiled as she looked out the window at the sun... which would be setting soon. Icedramon sighed as she walked out of the cave that Bane had used last time, "Nothing," she said walking onto the snow lightly. "Well might as well get home and get something to eat." It seemed like hours had went by as Solardramon began to shiver... the coldness of the wall and the icy water dripping on her was taking its toll. Bane smiled as he walked back towards her watching her shake, "Well I have the perfect thing to warm you up," he said with a chuckle while lifting her up to her feet. Solardramon arched her body at the sudden force put on her injured leg as Bane locked it into place with a chain then doing the same with the other.
He looked into her eyes and patted her muzzle roughly causing the tight buckles to scoot across the fur of her muzzle. "Target practice... gets the blood going." Bane smiled reading Solar's thoughts knowing that she hated him more than anything. Solardramon blinked her eyes, watching Bane closely as he walked back a little ways before pulling out a few of his daggers. There was nothing she could do... she couldn't scream out as she felt the sharp blades slice through her fur cutting her sides deeply. Bane smiled seeing her writhe in pain was making him feel good as he walked up to her and pulled the daggers out of the wall and her. Solardramon opened her eyes weakly looking into Bane's.
"You ask why am I doing this... well Solardramon I plan on making you feel pain just like my father did," Bane said looking into her eyes before placing all the daggers except one in their place. Bane looked at the insignia on the handle of the dagger and smiled maliciously. Flamedramon stretched as he got to his feet and walked over the couch and sat down to look out the window at the setting sun... but it seemed to early for the sun to set or maybe it was just the odd feeling, because Solardramon was safe there with him. The clone walked over to the couch and sat down beside Flamedramon while thinking about what all Bane must be doing to the real Solardramon. "What's on your mind?" Flamedramon asked looking at the clone's face.
"Nothing, just thinking of something," she said turning to face him while hiding the sly grin. Flamedramon shook his head looking into Solardramon's eyes seemed different as if something was missing. The clone turned away and stretched and yawned lightly acting as though she was getting tired and sleepy. "I think you've got the right idea," Flamedramon said getting up off the couch with a yawn and walking over towards his bed to take off his faceguard and laying it on the small night stand. The clone watched him closely... as soon as he was asleep she'd pounce. Solardramon shook her head her entire body ached with pain as blood from her wounds stained trails down her fur before forming a small puddle on the floor. Her eyes were glossy and blurred from the pain... she was fighting herself to keep conscious. Bane smiled he was actually amazed that she was still alive since they were in the cold and had lost a lot of blood.
"It's not over yet," he said looking at Solardramon as he flicked his tail; the tail blades scrapping across the ground roughly. Icedramon yawned after eating her fill of ice berries and fish she was tired from all the searching. She walked over into a corner and stretched before laying on the ground and resting her head on her front paws. The clone leaned against the couch as the only light coming from the fire Flamedramon started. She looked over at Flamedramon as he sat the edge of his bed taking off the rest of his armor except for his chest armor. Flamedramon touched his chest armor lightly something inside him telling him to leave it on as he pulled back the covers and crawled into bed. The clone smiled... it wasn't long now until she would attack.
Solardramon was almost ready to pass out as Bane grabbed her neck tightly waking her up completely. "As all hunters and predators it's time that I make my mark," he said with an evil smile as his free hand undid the chains around Solar's arm. Bane let go of her neck and held her arm as he undid the chain around her injured leg. Solardramon groaned against the buckles from the sudden surges of pain as Bane turned her over roughly knocking her against the cold walls. Her muzzle burned from touching the icy walls... she didn't like the look of this having her back turned to Bane was not a good thing. "Now don't worry... I'll make this as painful as possible," Bane sniggered as he raised his tail blades even with Solardramon's back. Flamedramon closed his eyes slowly ready to sleep off the weird feeling that was bothering him.
The clone blinked her eyes... she was actually getting sleepy by watching Flamedramon, but she had to stay awake to finish her job. Solardramon shook against the wall feeling the ice-cold water drip onto her muzzle along with the aching pain that coursed through her body. Bane waved his tail blade across Solardramon's back mapping out a pattern in a way that would make her feel the most pain. Flamedramon was finally asleep but the only problem was the clone also was asleep but just barely. Solardramon's head arched back as Bane scraped his tail blade across her back. She could feel the blade cutting through her skin as she winced and arched her back, but as she arched her back Bane would cut deeper into her causing even more pain.
The clone shook her head waking up to peer into the darkness. "Hmm must have dosed off," she said softly before quietly getting to her feet. She stalked over to the bed and looked at the sleeping figure with her claws at ready. Flamedramon felt the odd sensation growing; it was as if something was looming over him as he opened his eyes slowly to see Solardramon leaning towards him with her claws pointed straight at him. "Solar..." he said thinking it must be some kind of bad dream, because Solar would never attack him unless she had too. "Time to say good-bye," the clone said swinging her claws forward, sinking the claws into the chest armor. Flamedramon's eyes sprang open knowing this wasn't dream as he felt the cold claws breaking into his skin.
He quickly lashed his tail out and wrapped it around the clone's leg and jerking back causing the clone to break away from him. Quickly rolling off the bed he got to his feet and slipped on his faceguard. "Your not Solar," he said narrowing his eyes at the clone feeling a little worried where the real Solar might be. The clone smiled at him as he figured out she was a fake, but it didn't matter she was ready to fight him anyways since he still didn't have all his armor. Flamedramon watched the clone closely spotting his claws in the corner behind the clone. In a flash the clone lunged at him with her claws ready... but only inches away from impact the clone was stopped by a strange force, "Play nice," came a voice.
Flamedramon looked behind the clone to see a figure emerge from the shadows, "Shadow Weaver," he said with a sigh of relief at her impeccable timing. The clone growled as she tried to move but her body was frozen in mid air, "Put me down!" she yelled. "So what brings you back here?" Flamedramon asked putting on the rest of his armor while looking at his new guest. "I've been watching and I thought I'd help you out," Shadow Weaver smiled lightly. The clone laughed coldly, "He's not the one that needs help... while I've been here the real Solardramon has been with Bane." Flamedramon shook his head at the clone's words, "She speaks the truth Flame, Solar is with Bane," Shadow Weaver said softly and placing a hand on his shoulder lightly.
"Then I'll go after her," he said starting toward the door, "Wait," Shadow Weaver said as she touched Flamedramon's faceguard. Everything seemed to tingle as his armor began to glow, "What did you just do?" he asked curiously. "Well I just made your armor stronger and shielded your mind from Bane," Shadow Weaver said with a smile. The armor did feel stronger than before as Flamedramon flexed his claws. Icedramon ran across the valley she couldn't sleep from the odd feeling of a friend in danger as she neared Flamedramon's home. Solardramon winced and groaned against the muzzle restraint as tears rolled off her face.
"All finished," Bane's voice sounded excited and full of pride at the mark of the Dranther insignia carved into Solardramon's lower back. Solardramon could feel the blood running down her back as Bane turned her to face him. Her gold eyes were dimmed and glossy from the excruciating pain racing through out her entire body. She blinked her eyes casting one last look at Bane before her eyes closed and her head slumped forward going unconscious. Shadow Weaver looked at the clone then at Flamedramon, "Solardramon is in an ice cave near a frozen lake," she said. "I know where that's at," came a familiar voice as Shadow Weaver and Flamedramon turned to see Icedramon standing in the doorway.
"Ice, what are you doing here?" Flamedramon asked looking at Ice, "I felt something strange and I came here," she said looking at Flamedramon then noticing the clone. "Here," Shadow Weaver said touching Icedramon's faceguard, "It'll protect you from Bane reading your thoughts." Flamedramon looked outside into the darkness to notice a fading light surrounding the crest of the mountains. "Sunrise," Ice said softly walking over to him. Flamedramon looked at Ice and nodded both of them noticing how weak the sunrise appeared. "I'll take care of the clone, you two better get going," Shadow Weaver said turning to the clone. "Then we're out of here," Flamedramon said as he leaped out the door with Ice running right behind him. Bane smiled at the sight of the blood surrounding his captive.
His tail blade was still coated in blood as he wiped it across her stomach, staining the white fur with red. "Ah a masterpiece to make my father proud," he said before walking away. Across the valley Flamedramon blinked his eyes... he was worried now since the weak sunrise causing him to quicken his pace. Icedramon ran as fast as she could while trying to keep up with Flamedramon... almost guessing at what was racing through his mind at the moment. They soon made it into the frozen lands that Ice called home. Flamedramon looked around feeling the cold winter wind blow through his fur but it didn't seem to bother him as much this time. The frozen lake could be seen in the distance as they quickly rushed towards it.
Bane put another log into the fire before walking over to a corner and picking up his sword and placing it its sheath. "Ice we need a plan," Flamedramon said softly as they stopped at the mouth of the cave. Icedramon nodded, "Yeah I know, so what's the plan fearless leader?" she asked with a slight smile trying to lighten the situation. Flamedramon shook his head before stepping into the cave quietly to soon be followed by Ice, "My main concern is to get Solar to safety," he said softly before taking another step into the winding tunnel. Icedramon followed close behind him making sure to be extremely quite. It wasn't long before the two of them could see the light of the fire. Flamedramon and Icedramon inched closer to soon see Bane walking toward the other side of the cave. Leaning forward they seen Solardramon chained to the wall not moving at all. Bane stretched, "One good hit should finish you off," he said looking at Solardramon while reaching back for his sword.
Icedramon shook her head, "I don't think so!" she yelled leaping onto Bane knocking him hard against the ground. Bane looked up to see Icedramon's sharp fangs and gold eyes glaring at him. He slashed his tail blade across Ice's side... but nothing happened. "That doesn't work on me but I have a gift for you," Icedramon said leaping backwards, "Ice Statue!" she called out before breathing out a burst of icy air freezing Bane to the ground.
Nodding quickly as he glanced from side to side as Ice freezes Bane to the floor. Taking this chance he leaps out of the shadows his armor blazing as he runs over to Solar. Not taking any chances at all he brings his claws down hard and fast as metal clanging rings through the cave sparks flying from the chains as they come in contact with the hard metal claws. Catching Solar as she falls he pats her on the back glancing at her various injuries as he turns and leaps out quickly setting Solar safely away from the main cave as Shadow Weaver materializes next to her nodding her head.
Flamedramon nods and leaps back just in time to see Bane break free from the Ice Statue attack sending Ice sailing through the air just slightly. Landing on all fours Ice growls as Flamedramon turns to her, "Go take care of Solar! I got some business to deal with our friend Bane here..." Growling slowly he takes a step towards Bane, "This is the last time you have caused trouble... you will never trouble Solar or me ever again... after today." Snickering Bane casually walks to one side of the room picking up a bow as he strings 3 arrows.
Flamedramon smiles slightly and leaps back as Bane shoots his arrows at Flame.. each one slowly flies at Flame as he sails through the air, his claws flying out all in slow motion as he knocks one down, the other one being knocked down by the first one. His tail comes from behind smacking the 3^rd arrow to the floor. Smiling just slightly he glances at Bane not saying a thing as a small silvery light flashes striking against his chest armor. As it clinks it falls to the ground without a scratch. Flamedramon kicks the blade quickly with his foot armor as it flies forwards right back at Bane hitting him right on the leg.
Wincing Bane pulls out the dagger clutching his right hand to his leg to stop the blood flow as he attempts to read Flamedramon's thoughts. Nothing could be heard only a bright glowing sound that made him queasy came back at him. Taking a few steps back he looks at Flamedramon, he was different now... stronger, faster and somehow much better than the last time they met. Reaching behind his back he reveals a long, leather, covered rod snapping it forwards as a long leather whip comes into view. Running at Flamedramon he snaps his whip out wrapping it around Flamedramon's neck. Blinking in surprise Flamedramon reaches out and wraps his claws around the whip jerking hard.
Bane pulls back on the whip trying to fight Flamedramon's strength as he pulled forwards forced to release the whip due to the fact that another set of sharp claws were waiting for him. Shaking his head contemptuously Flamedramon lets the whip fall to the floor as he takes a step towards Bane. Bane decides it's time to use Melee combat as he unsheathes his sword swinging it through the air slowly causing a low whirling sound.
Flamedramon brings his claws out, his eyes burning with a strange fiery light behind them as he glares at Bane almost as if he was trying to burn holes right through his body. He was very angry; to say he wasn't would be untrue, yet he was going to stay calm, so he fought his best. Charging at Bane quickly he went for the quick moves as he dashed towards Bane at an amazing speed, Bane readied his sword as he brought it into defense position. Coming closer Flamedramon duck rolls right under the defended area as his tail swishes out knocking Bane off his feet. Bane flips down only by the quick flap of his wings does he manage to stay upright.
Flamedramon turns seeing the wings outstretched was more than he could resist as he leaped forwards jabbing his claws right through the thin wing-flesh tearing down ripping deep gouges right into the wings. Bane screams in pain as he felt hot searing pain fill his body, blood dripping down his wings as he spins around swinging his sword at Flamedramon's head only to feel it impact against the horn blade and quiver in his hands. Taking a few steps back Bane pulls his wings away from Flamedramon dripping slowly with blood as the red fluid runs from the damaged wings down the bones hitting the ground.
Flamedramon shook his claws flinging the blood off the silvery white surface of his claws as he glared at Bane. Growling slowly he walks towards Bane, his anger rising slowly, it could be seen in his bright red glowing eyes. "Bane... you have done something... you never should have done, and now you don't deserve to ever try again." Standing a few feet away from Bane, Bane manages to slowly struggle to his feet baring his fangs. "You killed my father, now I'm going to have to make you pay, no matter what... I'm going to take you out." Chuckling slowly Flamedramon steps towards him bringing his claw out pointing it at Bane's chest, "Your father was killed for the exact same reason... you are in this position now."
Growling Bane launches himself at Flamedramon his tail blade swishing through the air as it hits something hard and clanks. Bane glances for a moment noticing Flamedramon's claw holding tightly onto his tail. "Nice try, but you don't have the honor to wield such a weapon." Giving the tail a quick hard jerk slamming his other claw down quickly on the end of the tail feeling the bones breaking. "I will take it from you!" With a quick flick of his wrist he slashes into the tail breaking the bones completely snapping the tail blade off the end of Banes' tail.
Slamming Bane hard with the flat of his claws he pushes Bane to the floor filled with Dragon anger he slams his armored foot down on Bane's back. "How do you like being helpless?! You took Solar away, hurt her, and did the cruelest things imaginable to her, for the simple reason that you couldn't stand the fact that your father tried doing something wrong in the past and was punished for it!" Pressing harder with his armored foot, Bane gurgles slightly unable to breath from the heavy pressure on his back, "You... keep coming back, only to cause more pain and suffering! Your very existence causes pain for others."
Slamming his right claw down right around Bane's neck as the sharp metal digs into the floor of the cave. "I could just kill you now, but you would never know the real suffering that you have put Solar through. You think you can just get away with it?!" Digging his left claw into Bane's back he begins to drag it down slowly and painfully cutting 3 long red lines into Bane's back watching the blood seep out. "How does that feel? No better than what you did to Solar!" Withdrawing his claws he stands up and watches as Bane slowly turns over glaring into his eyes.
Flamedramon glares back his red eyes nearly cutting through Bane as he returns the intense stare. "I did it because that's what she deserved, for making my father fall in love with her, after all of that she didn't return a single feeling towards him." "Shut up! You don't know the half of it. Why did your father fall in love with Solar when he knew she was already in love with someone else? Don't you find it wrong at all that your father tried to break another love apart for his own purposes?" Towering over Bane as Bane leaned against the wall panting slowly.
Bane lifts his sword, which he had managed to hold onto the entire time, and pushes himself to his feet. Pointing the sword at Flamedramon's chest armor, "I don't care what he did, but you killed him, and with his sword... I'm going to kill you now!" Charging at Flamedramon Bane let out an earsplitting roar swinging his sword... Flamedramon lifts his claw up to deflect the blow as he feels the hard metal of the sword hit somewhere else... right on the edge of his chest armor right below his neck. Leaping back out of the way... Flamedramon glances at the deep gouge in his chest armor... if Bane had been a little higher he would have lost his head.
Growling darkly he brings his right claw back as it begins to glow. Bane stands there fighting the pain coming from his body all over. "Fire Rocket!" Flamedramon calls out flinging forth 3 massive fireballs towards Bane. Bane smirks and swings his sword in a large arc knocking the fireballs to one side hitting the cave causing the entire room to boom with the sound.
Flamedramon glances around and checks the passage that Solar is in to make sure she is ok. Bane looks at Flamedramon noticing the glance towards a passage, he turns and breaks into a run into the passage. Flamedramon opens his eyes in surprise and chases after Bane. Bane barrels into view and head-butts Ice almost clear to the other side of the passage as he slams his sword down next to Solar's neck as Flamedramon comes into view.
"Freeze Flamedramon, it's over, drop your armaments... unless you really want to loose Solar forever." Flamedramon glances at the sword and then at Solar who was still lying unconscious. Ice gets up slowly and glances at Flamedramon, Flamedramon shakes his head and says nothing. "...You... win..." Lowering his head slowly he drops his claws and removes his armor except his leg and chest armor. Bane hisses and smirks at Flamedramon, "You thought you had me didn't you... well looks like the tides have turned..."
"It certainly has..." A voice rings out. Flamedramon perks his ears up and looks around seeing nothing. Bane freezes and holds the sword point next to Solar's neck, "Shadow Weaver! Don't you dare do anything or Solar's dead." Bane shouted into the emptiness. He felt something quivering in his hands as he glanced down he noticed his sword was struggling away... and like magic... the sword melted into water. Shadow Weaver steps out from next to Bane and looks at him sternly. "Bane..."
Before she could finish her sentence Bane launched himself at Flamedramon sinking his teeth into his neck. Flamedramon opens his eyes in surprise and grabs the closest thing at hand a claw and jabs it straight into Bane's back. Bane's eyes flip open in shock for a moment before his grip on Flamedramon loosens, expelling a last breath, "Father...I'm sorry." Flamedramon pushes Bane off of himself and stands up putting a hand to his neck trying to stem the blood flow, luckily it had not punctured his main arteries.
Looking at Shadow Weaver for a second, "Once again... I must thank you." Picking up Bane with his severed tail he drags Bane down to a large pit and kicks the lifeless body into the dark chasms never to be seen again. He walks back to Solar slowly taking her head in his hands and brings her up to his chest as he looks at her slowly brushing her muzzle softly. "I'm sorry I didn't come sooner Solar..." his eyes filling with tears slowly as he clutches her to him.
Flamedramon's tears slowly dripped onto Solar's muzzle as he held her close to him. "Here, take this," Shadow Weaver said reaching Flamedramon a blanket. Flamedramon took the blanket and wrapped it around Solar gently. "I think we should go to someplace warm," Icedramon said walking up toward the others. Flamedramon nodded as he got to his feet then lifting Solar into his arms. Her head falling limply against his chest armor causing a light clang from her faceguard.
Shadow Weaver noticed the look in Flamedramon's reddish brown eyes as he leaned his muzzle down to brush it over Solar's. "She will be fine, Solardramon is strong, and she loves you too much to leave you," she said with a smile trying to make Flamedramon feel a little bit better. "I know Shadow Weaver, it's just this shouldn't of happened to her," Flamedramon said before walking out of the cave holding Solar tightly. Shadow Weaver and Icedramon exchanged glances before Shadow Weaver waved her hand calling the armor Flamedramon had taken off to her.
Flamedramon looked back at the cave as Icedramon and Shadow Weaver emerged. "Shadow Weaver did you heal all her wounds?" he asked softly. Shadow Weaver shook her head, "Not all of them, the one on her back needs more than just magic," she said looking at Flame sadly. "Then I'll take care of it," Flamedramon said before turning and leaping away. Icedramon puffed, "Yup he's definitely ticked," she said sitting down. "I better go help him... the wound is unlike anything else," Shadow Weaver said before disappearing in a puff of black smoke.
"Oh this is just great," Icedramon said before getting up and running after Flamedramon curious about what was so different about the strange marking that was carved into Solar's back. Flamedramon leaped as fast as he could, feeling a huge emptiness in his heart as he looked down at Solar who was still unconscious. Flamedramon soon made it to his home to see Shadow Weaver standing in the doorway. "I thought I would help you out more before I left," she said letting Flamedramon in. Walking over to his bed, Flamedramon gently placed Solar on the bed before rolling her onto her stomach.
Shadow Weaver walked over to him and pulled back the blanket to show the large carving displayed on Solardramon's lower back. Flamedramon closed his eyes and took a deep rugged breath before opening them and looking at Shadow Weaver. "I guess this could come in handy." Flamedramon and Shadow Weaver turned to see Icedramon holding a wash cloth in her mouth. "Ice has a point we need to make her comfortable," Shadow Weaver said looking at Flamedramon. Taking the wash cloth from Ice, Flamedramon sat on the edge of the bed to slip off Solar's faceguard then her claws. Gently he leaned down to rub the wash cloth over Solar's muzzle smoothing out her silky fur since it was bent from the tight buckles of the muzzle restraint.
Shadow Weaver sighed before looking at Flamedramon. "My healing powers are not enough, the wound is different." Flamedramon looked at her, "What do you mean it's different?" he asked while rubbing the cloth across Solar's face tenderly. "It's the Dranther mark, a mark that immortalizes the dranther. It was used to mark anything that belonged to a dranther," Shadow Weaver sighed, "A mark of death more or likely, since those marked never survive." Flamedramon looked at her sternly, "I'm not loosing her."
"I know you're not, I can get rid of the mark, but it's very painful," she said blinking her eyes. "How do you heal it?" Flamedramon asked stroking Solar's ears lightly. "The mark is protected from my magic since it has drew fist blood, so to heal it I have to draw blood again," Shadow Weaver said dimly. "What?" he asked looking at her shocked and a little angry. "It's the only way Flame," she said looking into his eyes to watch them soften more. "I know you don't want her to feel any more pain, but if I don't heal it she'll surely die," Shadow Weaver looked Flamedramon straight in the eyes. "Then do it," he said softly while rubbing Solar's cheek gently.
Shadow Weaver nodded as she looked back down at the wound while clutching her left hand into a fist. Flamedramon watched her closely as he notice her left hand become engulfed in flames. "You're going to burn her?" Ice asked looking up at Shadow Weaver who nodded then looked at Flamedramon. "Just hold her," she said softly before unclenching her fist and moving it slowly towards the wound. Flamedramon looked down at Solar then back at Shadow Weaver as her hand inched closer to the wound. Shadow Weaver took a deep breath before completely placing her hand over the wound, the flames burning through the wound. Solardramon's eyes sprang open as she screamed out in pain, "No more make it stop!"
"Hold her down," Shadow Weaver said looking at Flamedramon as Solardramon began to squirm around. "Solar... It's me," Flamedramon said wrapping his arms around her upper body. Solardramon blinked her eyes as tears from the burning sensation filled her body, "Flame..." she said softly looking up into his eyes. Shadow Weaver withdrew her hand to watch blood form before placing her right hand over the wound. Solardramon sighed as the burning sensation disappeared. "There it's healed," Shadow Weaver said getting off the bed side. Solardramon was still weak as she used Flamedramon to lift herself in a sit position.
"Oh Solar I'm so glad you're alright," Flamedramon said pulling Solar into his embrace and hugging her tightly. Solar smiled as she wrapped her arms around him as tight as she could and rubbed her muzzle against his neck to feel something different. Flamedramon winced at her muzzles contact to the place where Bane had bitten him. Solardramon pulled back to notice the dried blood and puncture marks on Flame's neck. She gently raised one of her hands to stroke the wound. "Solar, I'm sorry I didn't get to you sooner... before he did all that to you," Flamedramon said softly while brining a hand from around her waist to tenderly stroke her cheek.
Solardramon smiled, "Flame I know about the clone, I was worried about you, but I never lost hope that you would save me." Leaning forward to brush her muzzle gently across his. Icedramon smiled as she looked over at Shadow Weaver who also smiled. Flamedramon glanced over at Shadow Weaver, " Well what will you tell Callista?" he asked while hugging Solar closer to him. "Nothing, she will know of Bane's death. Remember the clone of Solardramon well Bane also made a copy of himself. The clone will take Bane's place, but I will always watch him and make sure he stays there," Shadow Weaver said.
"I don't know how to thank you," Solardramon said weakly as she looked over at Shadow Weaver. "Yeah we both owe you a great thanks," Flamedramon said with a smile. "You two do not owe me anything. It's an honor to help you, because you two stand for something that I cherished long ago," Shadow Weaver said with a smile. Flamedramon glanced down and looked at Solar to notice her earring glowing slightly before looking into her eyes to watch them brighten. "So it's over then," Ice said looking at the others. Flamedramon and Solardramon looked at each other then at Shadow Weaver who nodded, "It is over. Solar you and Flame should not have anything to worry about."
Solardramon smiled before resting her head against Flamedramon's chest armor and closing her eyes to rest. Flamedramon continued to hug her gently as he felt her laying against him knowing she needed her rest. Shadow Weaver smiled as she looked at them, "I guess this is good-bye my friends. I hope you the best in the future," she said before slowly fading into the shadows. "Good-bye Shadow Weaver," Flamedramon said softly before running his muzzle over Solar's gently. Icedramon glanced over at Flamedramon and smiled, "I'm going back home since there's nothing more I can do," she said before walking out the door.
Flamedramon smiled as he watched Ice walk out before looking back down at Solar and brushing her muzzle lightly, "I love you," he whispered softly into her ears. Solardramon smiled, "I love you too," she murmured opening her eyes slowly to look at Flamedramon. It was finally over there was no one left to interrupt their happiness... or was there as a hand waved over the image of Solardramon and Flamedramon hugging one another. "Oh it's far from over..." came a dark voice as the image of Solardramon and Flamedramon faded away.
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Well there was chapter 4 , Hope you enjoyed it. Flamedramon_Lover has helped again with this and well if any questions or comments contact me @ Solardramon_00@yahoo.com
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Bane had escaped with a few wounds after catching Solardramon and using her as bait to lure Flamedramon out. Basically testing to see if what everyone said was true about the way the dramons worked... it was leading him to more ideas of cruelty and revenge...
Double Vision
Only a day had passed by since Bane's appearance and everyone was on the look out for him. The morning sun was shining brightly in the sky. Its golden rays beaming down on Flamedramon as he stood high upon the cliff edges over looking his home and the areas around it. He blinked his reddish brown eyes as he thought about Bane. Growling to himself knowing that Bane was even more a threat than Drase... since Bane was willing to take out Solar. Shando watched Bane closely as he trained. Smiling as he sliced the head off one of the dummies and turned to look at her.
"Well Shando you're early," Bane said placing his sword back into its sheath. Shando nodded... she had been curious to know what Bane had been up to since he encountered Solardramon and Flamedramon. "I'll show you." Bane walked past Shando and down the hallway towards the lab as she followed close behind him. Walking through the lab doors Shando's mouth dropped open at the sight before her. "Amazing isn't it?" Bane smiled at his handy work. "You made a clone of yourself and Solardramon," Shando forced out as she closed her mouth. Bane nodded, "Yes, you see I had a brilliant thought after my encounter," he said touching the clone of Solardramon on the arm. Shando cocked an eyebrow, "Oh and what was your thought? And if Callista find these things she's going to know what you're up to," she said curling her fluffy tail around her leg.
"Well my thought was if I capture the real Solardramon and put the clone in her place and Flamedramon wouldn't suspect anything since the clone is exactly like the one he cares for but she is under my control. So my clone will kill him and I'll kill the real Solardramon. Oh and Shando Callista will never find out... that's why I have made a clone of myself," Bane smiled as he looked back at Shando. "You've been thinking a lot about this haven't you?" Shando asked over looking the clones closely... they were exact replicas of the real thing. "Are they operational yet?' she asked. Bane nodded and clapped his hands loudly as the eyes of both clones sprang open. "As you can see even the eyes are exact... I admit the gold was hard to generate but I pulled it off," Bane said rubbing the cheek on the Solardramon clone as it smiled.
Shando rolled her eyes and thought to herself... just what the world needed another Solardramon. Bane looked at the clone of himself, "This one is to keep my aunt busy while I take care of some business." Shando looked at Bane, "So when are you planning on going back?" she asked crossing her arms. "Today after I train some more," he said with a smile as he looked back at the clones then turned away and walked past Shando. "Ok," she said walking with him as they left the lab and returned to the training area where they both began to train. Icedramon looked at Solardramon as they both stood around the rim of the canyons. "Solar, what's wrong? You haven't said a thing since we've been here." Ice looked at Solar as her ears twitched in the warm breeze.
"Nothing, I've just been thinking about the other day. I mean Bane has special powers unlike Drase." Solardramon crossed her arms as she looked down at Icedramon. "Like what?" Ice asked, "He has the ability to read minds," Solar said twitching her tail behind her. Ice's eyes widened at Solar's words, "He can read minds... how?" Solar shook her head, "I don't know," she said softly before looking over in the direction where Flamedramon's home was. "Well Solar I better get back home and keep an eye out for him," Ice said getting to her feet, "Ok," Solar said as she watched Icedramon run back towards her home. Solardramon sighed as she turned and looked over the canyon walls then back toward Flamedramon's direction. Bane stretched his wings as he watched Shando fall backwards totally exhausted from the workout.
"Getting old?" he asked squatting down in front of her. Shando growled while panting rapidly, "O... Old?" she gasped looking at him sharply. Bane grinned, "Take your rest... it's time for me to go anyways." Shando shook her head, "Be careful, this is your second attempt," she said trailing off a bit. "Don't worry Shando I'll be back... I have to keep you in line," Bane winked before standing up and walking out of the room. Shando watched as he disappeared around the corner, "Well he sure has his father's confidence... I just hope he doesn't get too over confident," she says getting to her feet. Bane entered the room and freed the two clones from their restraints. "Are you two ready for some action?" he asked. "We're up for anything you are," the Solardramon clone said with a smile as the Bane clone nodded in response. Bane smiled as the clones walked up to him, "Then let's get going." Turning the three of them left the lab and headed down the long winding corridors leading
to Bane's quarters. They soon arrived in Bane's room, "Do you two remember your orders?" Bane asked looking at the clones. "Sure I let him chase me to lure out Flamedramon while you capture the real one... and then I get to take care of Flamedramon," the Solardramon clone said with a sly smile on her face.
Bane nodded as he looked at his clone, "And your assignment?" "After chasing her I let them chase me before returning here and taking care of Callista," the clone said looking back at its creator. Bane smiled the clones knew exactly what to do. "I have a question... what does this Flamedramon look like?" the Solardramon clone shrugged her shoulders. Bane sighed he knew he was forgetting one small little detail. "He looks like you but has armor the color of fire, and a horn on his face guard," he said looking at the female clone as it nodded. Bane turned away from the clones and walked over to a table where he laid stuff out ready for the journey.
The Solardramon clone walked over to him and picked up a strange looking brown thing, "What's this for?" she asked curiously. "It's a muzzle restraint... the one that looks like you will be wearing it... since she loved it last time," Bane said taking the muzzle restraint from the clone and placing it in a pouch. Bane strapped on the shoulder strap before attaching daggers to it then picking up a case of arrows and sliding them over his shoulder locking them into place. The clones watched as he picked up his bow and locked it in place over his sword. "What about me? I will need weapons too won't I?" asked Bane's clone. Bane nodded before leaning down and lifting up a large basket full of weapons just like his, "Here you go... hurry and get ready," he said as the clone obeyed.
Bane's ears twitched as he felt the tingling sensation alerting him of his aunt's presence coming near him. "You two hide quickly!" he said sharply as the clones quickly hid away in different places of the room. They hid just in time as Callista walked in through the doors entering the room. Bane bowed lightly as she walked towards him. "I came to check up on you, Blitz told me he seen you training pretty hard with Shando," Callista said walking over to a chair and sitting down. "Yeah I was just wanting to get in a good work out." Bane looked at his aunt and smiled as he took a seat near her. "Well that is good, but you need to relax too... I mean if you keep up the strenuous workouts you'll wear yourself out," Callista said softly with a smile. Bane nodded, "Sure thing," he said with a smile trying to hurry and get rid of her. Callista looked around the room feeling as though there was a different presence in the room. "Something the matter?" Bane looked around before
looking back his aunt. Callista shook her head, "Just trick senses," she said looking back at Bane. "Oh by the way Bane an old friend of mine was asking me of you," Callista said crossing her hands over her lap. "Oh and who was this friend?" Bane looked at his aunt with one of his eyebrows cocked.
"Shadow Weaver, do you remember her?" Callista asked as her tail rubbed across the smooth surface of the floor. Bane blinked his eyes as flashes of his past raced through his mind, "Yeah I remember her," he said softly recalling she was the one that told Callista of his father's death. Callista smiled, "Well that is good that you remember her, she is a dear friend to me," she said slowly getting to her feet. Bane did the same as he stood to be pulled into Callista's warm embrace. Shocked by the feeling Bane hugged her back softly, "What was that for?" he asked as she pulled away. Callista looked at him while touching the daggers on his shoulder strap, "I noticed these weapons when I walked in they worried me but I know that they are for your protection," she said softly.
"Yeah I was going to go scout out the area for the Deranga that attacked me," Bane said twitching his tail lightly behind him. Callista nodded before turning and walking out of the room. As the doors closed behind her Bane gave out a big sigh of relief before turning to face the clones coming out of their hiding places. "That was a little too close for comfort," the Solardramon clone said walking toward Bane. "You're right so lets get out of here before anything else happens," Bane said walking past the female clone toward the mirror. "Into the looking glass," he said waving his paw over the glass forming a portal. The Bane clone stretched out his wings before walking into the portal and disappearing, then the Solardramon clone went in after him while Bane brought up the rear. Inside the portal the two Banes flapped their wings.
The real Bane wrapped his arms around the waist of the Solardramon clone as they all flew through the portal. Bane blinked his eyes as he noticed the end of the portal coming into view, "We're almost there." The two clones noticed the eerie glow at the end of the tunnel and smiled... both of them ready to have a little fun. Flamedramon's ears perked as he quickly turned to see Gigadramon swooping towards him. "Well everything was clear at the cliffs," Giga said as he landed softly next to Flamedramon. "The cliffs aren't what I'm really worried about." Flamedramon looked at Giga with his tail flicking in the gentle breeze. Gigadramon sighed, "Are you sure he'll be back this soon, I mean it's only been a day since he appeared," he said looking down at Flamedramon feeling as if it was too soon to really worry about Bane coming back. "Giga he's different... Drase was bad but his son is even worse and I just have a feeling he's still around," Flamedramon said turning his
attention back to the surrounding area. "Whatever you say, so why aren't you concerned about the cliffs?" Giga asked looking around.
"He seems to like it where it's cold." Flamedramon crossed his arms thinking that Bane liked the cold because he could probably use ice attacks just like Drase did. "Well if he's out there in that freezer that Ice lives in she'll find him," Giga said with a half grin. Flamedramon cocked an eyebrow at Giga and smirked just a bit thinking about how Bane had got past Icedramon once but of course everyone thought the problem was over. Bane flapped his wings a couple of more times as they passed through the portal to enter into the frozen lands. The Solardramon clone looked around at the snow-covered plains... the snow reaching as far as she could see.
"I'll have to find a new place since my other lair was found," Bane said flapping his wing flying across the sky with the Solardramon clone in his arms while his clone followed close behind him. Icedramon leaped across the snow keeping her eyes open for any signs of Bane. Her eyes scanning the entire area carefully... to bad she didn't arrive sooner to see Bane and the others as they came out of portal. "What about there?" the Solardramon cloned said pointing a claw down towards a cave near a frozen lake. Bane smiled the surrounding area was pretty secluded, "Perfect."
They swooped down and landed at the entrance of the cave as Bane let the Solardramon clone go. Bane stepped into the cave and looked around through the darkness before pulling out a torch and lighting it. "This cave is deeper than the last one, you two follow me," Bane said turning and motioning the clones to follow him deeper into the cave. They walked a long ways through the winding tunnel of the cave to soon come to a stop at a large room. "Oh this will be great," Bane said looking at the clones and smiling darkly. The two clones looked at one another and smiled as Bane knelt down and gathered a bunch of sticks laying on the ground before setting them ablaze with his torch.
The fire lit up the entire room showing how large the room was, there were even higher places in the room. Bane's ears twitched picking up the sound of water dripping down the icy walls. Looking around Bane spotted the spot that would be perfect to place Solardramon after he captured... the spot was right where the water was dripping and it was on a higher elevation and there was even ice stretched out across the ground and walls. The clones watched him closely as he walked over to the spot and pulled out large sack from out from under his right wing and laid it on the ground. "Now it's time to find them," Bane said turning toward the clones who were ready. The three of them quickly rushed back toward the entrance of the cave. Solardramon looked around before deciding to head back toward Flamedramon's home to see what he was up to and spend some time with him.
She took one last glance over the canyon wall before leaping into the air. Icedramon sighed as she leaped upon an icy ledge and looked around to see nothing but bright white snow glittering in the sunlight. Bane stretched out his wings and grabbed the Solardramon clone around the waist as his clone stretched out it's wings also. "Let's go," Bane ordered flapping his wings as he rose up into the air followed by his clone. Bane looked around as he flapped his wings the snow was quickly disappearing under them as he noticed mountains and valleys coming into view. They flew a bit farther until Bane froze seeing in the distance standing on one of the ledges was Flamedramon and a large creature. "Ok this is where you two do your job," he said swooping to the ground and dropping the Solardramon clone.
"Now you chase her closely where they will see you and then lead them away then I want you to disappear and go home." Bane looked at his clone closely as it nodded knowing exactly what to do. "Now Go!" Bane yelled as the Solardramon clone quickly began to leap off acting as if was being chased by the clone of Bane following closely behind her in the air. Bane smiled before flapping his wings and flying the other direction relying on his sense of smell to guide him to Solardramon. Flamedramon twitched his ears turning to see Solardramon leaping across the valley quickly... then behind her was Bane. "Solar!" he called out while leaping off the ledge quickly. Gigadramon flapped his wings surprised by the sudden excitement before flying after Flamedramon.
The Solardramon clone smiled glancing back to recognize the one Bane had described to her following in the distance. Bane flapped his wings while looking at the ground below him to soon see the canyons appear. He glanced over the area to spot his prey out of the corner of his eye heading toward the valley. Solardramon's earring began to glow causing her ears to twitch as she turned to see nothing but the blue sky, "Hmm something isn't right." The Solardramon clone quickened her pace leaping faster than before as she rounded a corner and diving into the bushes as the clone of Bane kept flying on with Flamedramon and the larger creature close behind him. Solardramon blinked her eyes sensing danger as she turned to the side to see Bane swooping toward her. She quickly leaped out the way as Bane flew past her before turning and following close behind her.
Bane was amazed at the speed Solardramon was reaching... thinking to himself that the snow must of slowed her down. The Solardramon clone looked around making sure no one was around before leaping back toward the valley. Flamedramon narrowed his eyes being a little worried since he could no longer see Solardramon in the lead... he just hoped she was ok. The clone of Bane glanced back at his followers before flapping his wings a little faster making sure to lead them farther away like Bane ordered. Solardramon leaped as fast as she could entering into the valley she could feel Bane getting closer hearing every flap of his wings making her gain even more speed.
The Solardramon clone's ears twitched picking up a sound as she turned to see a fast moving figure coming toward her being chased by none other than Bane. Solardramon blinked her eyes as she noticed the figure before her... surprised by the fact that it looked just like her. Bane smiled and nodded to the clone signaling her to jump up at Solardramon. Solardramon shook her head as she made another leap getting closer to the copy of her as it leaped towards her. The Solardramon clone smiled as it leaped up into the air straight at Solardramon ready to take her out of the air. Solardramon quickly smacked her tail down causing her to get a higher lift into air as she twisted over the copy's head and landed on the other side safely before leaping again. "Ah very clever, but enough with this," Bane said pulling out his bow and a single arrow before notching it into place.
The Solardramon clone looked up at Bane and smiled as he shot the arrow straight at Solardramon. In no time the arrow buried itself into the back of Solardramon's left leg. Solardramon screamed as she fell to the ground from the sudden surge of pain racing through her leg. She winced as she moved her leg causing even more pain, "That's what happens when you run away," came Banes voice as he landed next to Solardramon along with the clone. The clone smiled as she leaned down to Solardramon, "Oh does it hurt? And by the way don't worry I'll take good care of Flamedramon," she teased looking into Solardramon's pain filled eyes before getting up and leaping back toward the area where Flamedramon was.
Solardramon groaned as she turned around to watch the clone, "Flame..." she started to yell out weakly but was silenced as Bane hit her in the back of the head with his bow knocking her unconscious. The clone of Bane turned to face Flamedramon and the larger creature and smiled before disappearing a burst of black smoke... he had done his job of luring them away. "Well I guess he got scared," Giga said looking down at Flamedramon then at the smoke watching it fade. "I don't like so... Solar!" Flamedramon yelled looking around for any signs of her. Bane leaned down and picked up Solardramon before flapping his wings and returning back to the cave. "Solardramon!" yelled Gigadramon his voice echoing through the entire valley causing Flamedramon's ears to ring slightly.
"You don't have to yell so loud I'm right here," came Solardramon's voice as she jumped out from behind a group of bushes. "Solar," Flamedramon said softly walking over to her relieved that she was alright. Gigadramon smiled happy to see that she was alright to but maybe it was just an odd feeling but this Solardramon seemed different. Flamedramon also felt a strange sensation as he looked over Solardramon not knowing what could be causing the weird feeling. Icedramon yawned being a little bored from the lack of action but relieved all at the same time. "Maybe I should check out the cave where he was last time," she said getting to her feet and leaping off in that direction.
Bane placed Solardramon against the icy wall where he chained her arms leaving the rest of her laying on the floor. "This will be fun," he said turning and walking away to return to his small fire in the corner. Flamedramon shook his head as Solardramon smiled and turned in the direction of his home. "Yeah I guess you're right Solar, we've been out here all morning and no sign of him," Flamedramon said walking up to Solardramon. "Yeah you two relax, I'll keep an eye out for him," Giga said before flapping his wings and flying around the area. Flamedramon smiled before making his leap back towards his home. The clone smiled before leaping after him... she was waiting for the right moment to make her move and carry out the rest of her orders. Solardramon was slowly coming to her senses feeling her back and lower body against an icy cold wall.
Trying to move her legs she winced feeling extreme pain rushing from her left leg recalling the arrow that Bane had shot at her. Solardramon looked down at her leg to see the arrow still there with blood surrounding it. "My guest has finally decided to wake up." Bane walked slowly towards Solardramon with his arms behind his back. Solardramon growled and winced as she looked at him, "You won't get away with this... your father never did and neither will you!" she shouted actually hearing her voice vibrating off the walls causing a few pieces of icicles to fall onto her faceguard. Bane leaned down to stare into Solardramon's gold eyes before pulling out one of his arms holding the muzzle restraint tightly in his grasp. "I knew this would come in handy," he said placing it on Solardramon's muzzle and buckling it tightly. Solardramon glared at Bane the buckles were so tight they almost felt as though they were cutting into her muzzle.
Bane smiled while looking down at the arrow, "Oh well I guess I could get this out," he said gripping the arrow tightly. Solardramon winced feeling the arrow move a little. "But you did insult my father." Bane said with a wicked smile before pushing the arrow deeper into her leg. Solar arched her head back and pulled against her chains wanting to scream out in pain but unable to from the buckles that kept her muzzle tightly sealed. Bane looked up at Solardramon's tightly closed eyes seeing tears forming in the corner. "But I think I'll just rip this out," he chuckled before ripping the arrow out with amazing force. Solardramon arched her back the pain racing everywhere as her tail smacked against the ground. Tears of pain rolled from her eyes and off her faceguard as she opened her eyes weakly to see Bane holding the arrow up to her view.
"Oh tears of pain... that must of hurt," he teased before getting up and walking away from her. Solardramon looked down at her leg seeing the blood running through the baby blue fur staining it red. Her tail curled up close to her as she laid her head against the cold wall trying to think of something other than the immense pain she was feeling. Flamedramon smiled as he walked into his house and held the door open for Solardramon as she walked inside before closing it behind her. "I don't know about you but I'm hungry," he said walking into the kitchen. "Yeah I am too, running away from Bane was a work out," the clone said walking over to the table and sitting down in one of the chairs to pick up an apple from the fruit bowl. Flamedramon smiled, "Yeah but at least he didn't catch you this time," he said looking at her still not able to shake the odd feeling.
The clone smiled as she looked out the window at the sun... which would be setting soon. Icedramon sighed as she walked out of the cave that Bane had used last time, "Nothing," she said walking onto the snow lightly. "Well might as well get home and get something to eat." It seemed like hours had went by as Solardramon began to shiver... the coldness of the wall and the icy water dripping on her was taking its toll. Bane smiled as he walked back towards her watching her shake, "Well I have the perfect thing to warm you up," he said with a chuckle while lifting her up to her feet. Solardramon arched her body at the sudden force put on her injured leg as Bane locked it into place with a chain then doing the same with the other.
He looked into her eyes and patted her muzzle roughly causing the tight buckles to scoot across the fur of her muzzle. "Target practice... gets the blood going." Bane smiled reading Solar's thoughts knowing that she hated him more than anything. Solardramon blinked her eyes, watching Bane closely as he walked back a little ways before pulling out a few of his daggers. There was nothing she could do... she couldn't scream out as she felt the sharp blades slice through her fur cutting her sides deeply. Bane smiled seeing her writhe in pain was making him feel good as he walked up to her and pulled the daggers out of the wall and her. Solardramon opened her eyes weakly looking into Bane's.
"You ask why am I doing this... well Solardramon I plan on making you feel pain just like my father did," Bane said looking into her eyes before placing all the daggers except one in their place. Bane looked at the insignia on the handle of the dagger and smiled maliciously. Flamedramon stretched as he got to his feet and walked over the couch and sat down to look out the window at the setting sun... but it seemed to early for the sun to set or maybe it was just the odd feeling, because Solardramon was safe there with him. The clone walked over to the couch and sat down beside Flamedramon while thinking about what all Bane must be doing to the real Solardramon. "What's on your mind?" Flamedramon asked looking at the clone's face.
"Nothing, just thinking of something," she said turning to face him while hiding the sly grin. Flamedramon shook his head looking into Solardramon's eyes seemed different as if something was missing. The clone turned away and stretched and yawned lightly acting as though she was getting tired and sleepy. "I think you've got the right idea," Flamedramon said getting up off the couch with a yawn and walking over towards his bed to take off his faceguard and laying it on the small night stand. The clone watched him closely... as soon as he was asleep she'd pounce. Solardramon shook her head her entire body ached with pain as blood from her wounds stained trails down her fur before forming a small puddle on the floor. Her eyes were glossy and blurred from the pain... she was fighting herself to keep conscious. Bane smiled he was actually amazed that she was still alive since they were in the cold and had lost a lot of blood.
"It's not over yet," he said looking at Solardramon as he flicked his tail; the tail blades scrapping across the ground roughly. Icedramon yawned after eating her fill of ice berries and fish she was tired from all the searching. She walked over into a corner and stretched before laying on the ground and resting her head on her front paws. The clone leaned against the couch as the only light coming from the fire Flamedramon started. She looked over at Flamedramon as he sat the edge of his bed taking off the rest of his armor except for his chest armor. Flamedramon touched his chest armor lightly something inside him telling him to leave it on as he pulled back the covers and crawled into bed. The clone smiled... it wasn't long now until she would attack.
Solardramon was almost ready to pass out as Bane grabbed her neck tightly waking her up completely. "As all hunters and predators it's time that I make my mark," he said with an evil smile as his free hand undid the chains around Solar's arm. Bane let go of her neck and held her arm as he undid the chain around her injured leg. Solardramon groaned against the buckles from the sudden surges of pain as Bane turned her over roughly knocking her against the cold walls. Her muzzle burned from touching the icy walls... she didn't like the look of this having her back turned to Bane was not a good thing. "Now don't worry... I'll make this as painful as possible," Bane sniggered as he raised his tail blades even with Solardramon's back. Flamedramon closed his eyes slowly ready to sleep off the weird feeling that was bothering him.
The clone blinked her eyes... she was actually getting sleepy by watching Flamedramon, but she had to stay awake to finish her job. Solardramon shook against the wall feeling the ice-cold water drip onto her muzzle along with the aching pain that coursed through her body. Bane waved his tail blade across Solardramon's back mapping out a pattern in a way that would make her feel the most pain. Flamedramon was finally asleep but the only problem was the clone also was asleep but just barely. Solardramon's head arched back as Bane scraped his tail blade across her back. She could feel the blade cutting through her skin as she winced and arched her back, but as she arched her back Bane would cut deeper into her causing even more pain.
The clone shook her head waking up to peer into the darkness. "Hmm must have dosed off," she said softly before quietly getting to her feet. She stalked over to the bed and looked at the sleeping figure with her claws at ready. Flamedramon felt the odd sensation growing; it was as if something was looming over him as he opened his eyes slowly to see Solardramon leaning towards him with her claws pointed straight at him. "Solar..." he said thinking it must be some kind of bad dream, because Solar would never attack him unless she had too. "Time to say good-bye," the clone said swinging her claws forward, sinking the claws into the chest armor. Flamedramon's eyes sprang open knowing this wasn't dream as he felt the cold claws breaking into his skin.
He quickly lashed his tail out and wrapped it around the clone's leg and jerking back causing the clone to break away from him. Quickly rolling off the bed he got to his feet and slipped on his faceguard. "Your not Solar," he said narrowing his eyes at the clone feeling a little worried where the real Solar might be. The clone smiled at him as he figured out she was a fake, but it didn't matter she was ready to fight him anyways since he still didn't have all his armor. Flamedramon watched the clone closely spotting his claws in the corner behind the clone. In a flash the clone lunged at him with her claws ready... but only inches away from impact the clone was stopped by a strange force, "Play nice," came a voice.
Flamedramon looked behind the clone to see a figure emerge from the shadows, "Shadow Weaver," he said with a sigh of relief at her impeccable timing. The clone growled as she tried to move but her body was frozen in mid air, "Put me down!" she yelled. "So what brings you back here?" Flamedramon asked putting on the rest of his armor while looking at his new guest. "I've been watching and I thought I'd help you out," Shadow Weaver smiled lightly. The clone laughed coldly, "He's not the one that needs help... while I've been here the real Solardramon has been with Bane." Flamedramon shook his head at the clone's words, "She speaks the truth Flame, Solar is with Bane," Shadow Weaver said softly and placing a hand on his shoulder lightly.
"Then I'll go after her," he said starting toward the door, "Wait," Shadow Weaver said as she touched Flamedramon's faceguard. Everything seemed to tingle as his armor began to glow, "What did you just do?" he asked curiously. "Well I just made your armor stronger and shielded your mind from Bane," Shadow Weaver said with a smile. The armor did feel stronger than before as Flamedramon flexed his claws. Icedramon ran across the valley she couldn't sleep from the odd feeling of a friend in danger as she neared Flamedramon's home. Solardramon winced and groaned against the muzzle restraint as tears rolled off her face.
"All finished," Bane's voice sounded excited and full of pride at the mark of the Dranther insignia carved into Solardramon's lower back. Solardramon could feel the blood running down her back as Bane turned her to face him. Her gold eyes were dimmed and glossy from the excruciating pain racing through out her entire body. She blinked her eyes casting one last look at Bane before her eyes closed and her head slumped forward going unconscious. Shadow Weaver looked at the clone then at Flamedramon, "Solardramon is in an ice cave near a frozen lake," she said. "I know where that's at," came a familiar voice as Shadow Weaver and Flamedramon turned to see Icedramon standing in the doorway.
"Ice, what are you doing here?" Flamedramon asked looking at Ice, "I felt something strange and I came here," she said looking at Flamedramon then noticing the clone. "Here," Shadow Weaver said touching Icedramon's faceguard, "It'll protect you from Bane reading your thoughts." Flamedramon looked outside into the darkness to notice a fading light surrounding the crest of the mountains. "Sunrise," Ice said softly walking over to him. Flamedramon looked at Ice and nodded both of them noticing how weak the sunrise appeared. "I'll take care of the clone, you two better get going," Shadow Weaver said turning to the clone. "Then we're out of here," Flamedramon said as he leaped out the door with Ice running right behind him. Bane smiled at the sight of the blood surrounding his captive.
His tail blade was still coated in blood as he wiped it across her stomach, staining the white fur with red. "Ah a masterpiece to make my father proud," he said before walking away. Across the valley Flamedramon blinked his eyes... he was worried now since the weak sunrise causing him to quicken his pace. Icedramon ran as fast as she could while trying to keep up with Flamedramon... almost guessing at what was racing through his mind at the moment. They soon made it into the frozen lands that Ice called home. Flamedramon looked around feeling the cold winter wind blow through his fur but it didn't seem to bother him as much this time. The frozen lake could be seen in the distance as they quickly rushed towards it.
Bane put another log into the fire before walking over to a corner and picking up his sword and placing it its sheath. "Ice we need a plan," Flamedramon said softly as they stopped at the mouth of the cave. Icedramon nodded, "Yeah I know, so what's the plan fearless leader?" she asked with a slight smile trying to lighten the situation. Flamedramon shook his head before stepping into the cave quietly to soon be followed by Ice, "My main concern is to get Solar to safety," he said softly before taking another step into the winding tunnel. Icedramon followed close behind him making sure to be extremely quite. It wasn't long before the two of them could see the light of the fire. Flamedramon and Icedramon inched closer to soon see Bane walking toward the other side of the cave. Leaning forward they seen Solardramon chained to the wall not moving at all. Bane stretched, "One good hit should finish you off," he said looking at Solardramon while reaching back for his sword.
Icedramon shook her head, "I don't think so!" she yelled leaping onto Bane knocking him hard against the ground. Bane looked up to see Icedramon's sharp fangs and gold eyes glaring at him. He slashed his tail blade across Ice's side... but nothing happened. "That doesn't work on me but I have a gift for you," Icedramon said leaping backwards, "Ice Statue!" she called out before breathing out a burst of icy air freezing Bane to the ground.
Nodding quickly as he glanced from side to side as Ice freezes Bane to the floor. Taking this chance he leaps out of the shadows his armor blazing as he runs over to Solar. Not taking any chances at all he brings his claws down hard and fast as metal clanging rings through the cave sparks flying from the chains as they come in contact with the hard metal claws. Catching Solar as she falls he pats her on the back glancing at her various injuries as he turns and leaps out quickly setting Solar safely away from the main cave as Shadow Weaver materializes next to her nodding her head.
Flamedramon nods and leaps back just in time to see Bane break free from the Ice Statue attack sending Ice sailing through the air just slightly. Landing on all fours Ice growls as Flamedramon turns to her, "Go take care of Solar! I got some business to deal with our friend Bane here..." Growling slowly he takes a step towards Bane, "This is the last time you have caused trouble... you will never trouble Solar or me ever again... after today." Snickering Bane casually walks to one side of the room picking up a bow as he strings 3 arrows.
Flamedramon smiles slightly and leaps back as Bane shoots his arrows at Flame.. each one slowly flies at Flame as he sails through the air, his claws flying out all in slow motion as he knocks one down, the other one being knocked down by the first one. His tail comes from behind smacking the 3^rd arrow to the floor. Smiling just slightly he glances at Bane not saying a thing as a small silvery light flashes striking against his chest armor. As it clinks it falls to the ground without a scratch. Flamedramon kicks the blade quickly with his foot armor as it flies forwards right back at Bane hitting him right on the leg.
Wincing Bane pulls out the dagger clutching his right hand to his leg to stop the blood flow as he attempts to read Flamedramon's thoughts. Nothing could be heard only a bright glowing sound that made him queasy came back at him. Taking a few steps back he looks at Flamedramon, he was different now... stronger, faster and somehow much better than the last time they met. Reaching behind his back he reveals a long, leather, covered rod snapping it forwards as a long leather whip comes into view. Running at Flamedramon he snaps his whip out wrapping it around Flamedramon's neck. Blinking in surprise Flamedramon reaches out and wraps his claws around the whip jerking hard.
Bane pulls back on the whip trying to fight Flamedramon's strength as he pulled forwards forced to release the whip due to the fact that another set of sharp claws were waiting for him. Shaking his head contemptuously Flamedramon lets the whip fall to the floor as he takes a step towards Bane. Bane decides it's time to use Melee combat as he unsheathes his sword swinging it through the air slowly causing a low whirling sound.
Flamedramon brings his claws out, his eyes burning with a strange fiery light behind them as he glares at Bane almost as if he was trying to burn holes right through his body. He was very angry; to say he wasn't would be untrue, yet he was going to stay calm, so he fought his best. Charging at Bane quickly he went for the quick moves as he dashed towards Bane at an amazing speed, Bane readied his sword as he brought it into defense position. Coming closer Flamedramon duck rolls right under the defended area as his tail swishes out knocking Bane off his feet. Bane flips down only by the quick flap of his wings does he manage to stay upright.
Flamedramon turns seeing the wings outstretched was more than he could resist as he leaped forwards jabbing his claws right through the thin wing-flesh tearing down ripping deep gouges right into the wings. Bane screams in pain as he felt hot searing pain fill his body, blood dripping down his wings as he spins around swinging his sword at Flamedramon's head only to feel it impact against the horn blade and quiver in his hands. Taking a few steps back Bane pulls his wings away from Flamedramon dripping slowly with blood as the red fluid runs from the damaged wings down the bones hitting the ground.
Flamedramon shook his claws flinging the blood off the silvery white surface of his claws as he glared at Bane. Growling slowly he walks towards Bane, his anger rising slowly, it could be seen in his bright red glowing eyes. "Bane... you have done something... you never should have done, and now you don't deserve to ever try again." Standing a few feet away from Bane, Bane manages to slowly struggle to his feet baring his fangs. "You killed my father, now I'm going to have to make you pay, no matter what... I'm going to take you out." Chuckling slowly Flamedramon steps towards him bringing his claw out pointing it at Bane's chest, "Your father was killed for the exact same reason... you are in this position now."
Growling Bane launches himself at Flamedramon his tail blade swishing through the air as it hits something hard and clanks. Bane glances for a moment noticing Flamedramon's claw holding tightly onto his tail. "Nice try, but you don't have the honor to wield such a weapon." Giving the tail a quick hard jerk slamming his other claw down quickly on the end of the tail feeling the bones breaking. "I will take it from you!" With a quick flick of his wrist he slashes into the tail breaking the bones completely snapping the tail blade off the end of Banes' tail.
Slamming Bane hard with the flat of his claws he pushes Bane to the floor filled with Dragon anger he slams his armored foot down on Bane's back. "How do you like being helpless?! You took Solar away, hurt her, and did the cruelest things imaginable to her, for the simple reason that you couldn't stand the fact that your father tried doing something wrong in the past and was punished for it!" Pressing harder with his armored foot, Bane gurgles slightly unable to breath from the heavy pressure on his back, "You... keep coming back, only to cause more pain and suffering! Your very existence causes pain for others."
Slamming his right claw down right around Bane's neck as the sharp metal digs into the floor of the cave. "I could just kill you now, but you would never know the real suffering that you have put Solar through. You think you can just get away with it?!" Digging his left claw into Bane's back he begins to drag it down slowly and painfully cutting 3 long red lines into Bane's back watching the blood seep out. "How does that feel? No better than what you did to Solar!" Withdrawing his claws he stands up and watches as Bane slowly turns over glaring into his eyes.
Flamedramon glares back his red eyes nearly cutting through Bane as he returns the intense stare. "I did it because that's what she deserved, for making my father fall in love with her, after all of that she didn't return a single feeling towards him." "Shut up! You don't know the half of it. Why did your father fall in love with Solar when he knew she was already in love with someone else? Don't you find it wrong at all that your father tried to break another love apart for his own purposes?" Towering over Bane as Bane leaned against the wall panting slowly.
Bane lifts his sword, which he had managed to hold onto the entire time, and pushes himself to his feet. Pointing the sword at Flamedramon's chest armor, "I don't care what he did, but you killed him, and with his sword... I'm going to kill you now!" Charging at Flamedramon Bane let out an earsplitting roar swinging his sword... Flamedramon lifts his claw up to deflect the blow as he feels the hard metal of the sword hit somewhere else... right on the edge of his chest armor right below his neck. Leaping back out of the way... Flamedramon glances at the deep gouge in his chest armor... if Bane had been a little higher he would have lost his head.
Growling darkly he brings his right claw back as it begins to glow. Bane stands there fighting the pain coming from his body all over. "Fire Rocket!" Flamedramon calls out flinging forth 3 massive fireballs towards Bane. Bane smirks and swings his sword in a large arc knocking the fireballs to one side hitting the cave causing the entire room to boom with the sound.
Flamedramon glances around and checks the passage that Solar is in to make sure she is ok. Bane looks at Flamedramon noticing the glance towards a passage, he turns and breaks into a run into the passage. Flamedramon opens his eyes in surprise and chases after Bane. Bane barrels into view and head-butts Ice almost clear to the other side of the passage as he slams his sword down next to Solar's neck as Flamedramon comes into view.
"Freeze Flamedramon, it's over, drop your armaments... unless you really want to loose Solar forever." Flamedramon glances at the sword and then at Solar who was still lying unconscious. Ice gets up slowly and glances at Flamedramon, Flamedramon shakes his head and says nothing. "...You... win..." Lowering his head slowly he drops his claws and removes his armor except his leg and chest armor. Bane hisses and smirks at Flamedramon, "You thought you had me didn't you... well looks like the tides have turned..."
"It certainly has..." A voice rings out. Flamedramon perks his ears up and looks around seeing nothing. Bane freezes and holds the sword point next to Solar's neck, "Shadow Weaver! Don't you dare do anything or Solar's dead." Bane shouted into the emptiness. He felt something quivering in his hands as he glanced down he noticed his sword was struggling away... and like magic... the sword melted into water. Shadow Weaver steps out from next to Bane and looks at him sternly. "Bane..."
Before she could finish her sentence Bane launched himself at Flamedramon sinking his teeth into his neck. Flamedramon opens his eyes in surprise and grabs the closest thing at hand a claw and jabs it straight into Bane's back. Bane's eyes flip open in shock for a moment before his grip on Flamedramon loosens, expelling a last breath, "Father...I'm sorry." Flamedramon pushes Bane off of himself and stands up putting a hand to his neck trying to stem the blood flow, luckily it had not punctured his main arteries.
Looking at Shadow Weaver for a second, "Once again... I must thank you." Picking up Bane with his severed tail he drags Bane down to a large pit and kicks the lifeless body into the dark chasms never to be seen again. He walks back to Solar slowly taking her head in his hands and brings her up to his chest as he looks at her slowly brushing her muzzle softly. "I'm sorry I didn't come sooner Solar..." his eyes filling with tears slowly as he clutches her to him.
Flamedramon's tears slowly dripped onto Solar's muzzle as he held her close to him. "Here, take this," Shadow Weaver said reaching Flamedramon a blanket. Flamedramon took the blanket and wrapped it around Solar gently. "I think we should go to someplace warm," Icedramon said walking up toward the others. Flamedramon nodded as he got to his feet then lifting Solar into his arms. Her head falling limply against his chest armor causing a light clang from her faceguard.
Shadow Weaver noticed the look in Flamedramon's reddish brown eyes as he leaned his muzzle down to brush it over Solar's. "She will be fine, Solardramon is strong, and she loves you too much to leave you," she said with a smile trying to make Flamedramon feel a little bit better. "I know Shadow Weaver, it's just this shouldn't of happened to her," Flamedramon said before walking out of the cave holding Solar tightly. Shadow Weaver and Icedramon exchanged glances before Shadow Weaver waved her hand calling the armor Flamedramon had taken off to her.
Flamedramon looked back at the cave as Icedramon and Shadow Weaver emerged. "Shadow Weaver did you heal all her wounds?" he asked softly. Shadow Weaver shook her head, "Not all of them, the one on her back needs more than just magic," she said looking at Flame sadly. "Then I'll take care of it," Flamedramon said before turning and leaping away. Icedramon puffed, "Yup he's definitely ticked," she said sitting down. "I better go help him... the wound is unlike anything else," Shadow Weaver said before disappearing in a puff of black smoke.
"Oh this is just great," Icedramon said before getting up and running after Flamedramon curious about what was so different about the strange marking that was carved into Solar's back. Flamedramon leaped as fast as he could, feeling a huge emptiness in his heart as he looked down at Solar who was still unconscious. Flamedramon soon made it to his home to see Shadow Weaver standing in the doorway. "I thought I would help you out more before I left," she said letting Flamedramon in. Walking over to his bed, Flamedramon gently placed Solar on the bed before rolling her onto her stomach.
Shadow Weaver walked over to him and pulled back the blanket to show the large carving displayed on Solardramon's lower back. Flamedramon closed his eyes and took a deep rugged breath before opening them and looking at Shadow Weaver. "I guess this could come in handy." Flamedramon and Shadow Weaver turned to see Icedramon holding a wash cloth in her mouth. "Ice has a point we need to make her comfortable," Shadow Weaver said looking at Flamedramon. Taking the wash cloth from Ice, Flamedramon sat on the edge of the bed to slip off Solar's faceguard then her claws. Gently he leaned down to rub the wash cloth over Solar's muzzle smoothing out her silky fur since it was bent from the tight buckles of the muzzle restraint.
Shadow Weaver sighed before looking at Flamedramon. "My healing powers are not enough, the wound is different." Flamedramon looked at her, "What do you mean it's different?" he asked while rubbing the cloth across Solar's face tenderly. "It's the Dranther mark, a mark that immortalizes the dranther. It was used to mark anything that belonged to a dranther," Shadow Weaver sighed, "A mark of death more or likely, since those marked never survive." Flamedramon looked at her sternly, "I'm not loosing her."
"I know you're not, I can get rid of the mark, but it's very painful," she said blinking her eyes. "How do you heal it?" Flamedramon asked stroking Solar's ears lightly. "The mark is protected from my magic since it has drew fist blood, so to heal it I have to draw blood again," Shadow Weaver said dimly. "What?" he asked looking at her shocked and a little angry. "It's the only way Flame," she said looking into his eyes to watch them soften more. "I know you don't want her to feel any more pain, but if I don't heal it she'll surely die," Shadow Weaver looked Flamedramon straight in the eyes. "Then do it," he said softly while rubbing Solar's cheek gently.
Shadow Weaver nodded as she looked back down at the wound while clutching her left hand into a fist. Flamedramon watched her closely as he notice her left hand become engulfed in flames. "You're going to burn her?" Ice asked looking up at Shadow Weaver who nodded then looked at Flamedramon. "Just hold her," she said softly before unclenching her fist and moving it slowly towards the wound. Flamedramon looked down at Solar then back at Shadow Weaver as her hand inched closer to the wound. Shadow Weaver took a deep breath before completely placing her hand over the wound, the flames burning through the wound. Solardramon's eyes sprang open as she screamed out in pain, "No more make it stop!"
"Hold her down," Shadow Weaver said looking at Flamedramon as Solardramon began to squirm around. "Solar... It's me," Flamedramon said wrapping his arms around her upper body. Solardramon blinked her eyes as tears from the burning sensation filled her body, "Flame..." she said softly looking up into his eyes. Shadow Weaver withdrew her hand to watch blood form before placing her right hand over the wound. Solardramon sighed as the burning sensation disappeared. "There it's healed," Shadow Weaver said getting off the bed side. Solardramon was still weak as she used Flamedramon to lift herself in a sit position.
"Oh Solar I'm so glad you're alright," Flamedramon said pulling Solar into his embrace and hugging her tightly. Solar smiled as she wrapped her arms around him as tight as she could and rubbed her muzzle against his neck to feel something different. Flamedramon winced at her muzzles contact to the place where Bane had bitten him. Solardramon pulled back to notice the dried blood and puncture marks on Flame's neck. She gently raised one of her hands to stroke the wound. "Solar, I'm sorry I didn't get to you sooner... before he did all that to you," Flamedramon said softly while brining a hand from around her waist to tenderly stroke her cheek.
Solardramon smiled, "Flame I know about the clone, I was worried about you, but I never lost hope that you would save me." Leaning forward to brush her muzzle gently across his. Icedramon smiled as she looked over at Shadow Weaver who also smiled. Flamedramon glanced over at Shadow Weaver, " Well what will you tell Callista?" he asked while hugging Solar closer to him. "Nothing, she will know of Bane's death. Remember the clone of Solardramon well Bane also made a copy of himself. The clone will take Bane's place, but I will always watch him and make sure he stays there," Shadow Weaver said.
"I don't know how to thank you," Solardramon said weakly as she looked over at Shadow Weaver. "Yeah we both owe you a great thanks," Flamedramon said with a smile. "You two do not owe me anything. It's an honor to help you, because you two stand for something that I cherished long ago," Shadow Weaver said with a smile. Flamedramon glanced down and looked at Solar to notice her earring glowing slightly before looking into her eyes to watch them brighten. "So it's over then," Ice said looking at the others. Flamedramon and Solardramon looked at each other then at Shadow Weaver who nodded, "It is over. Solar you and Flame should not have anything to worry about."
Solardramon smiled before resting her head against Flamedramon's chest armor and closing her eyes to rest. Flamedramon continued to hug her gently as he felt her laying against him knowing she needed her rest. Shadow Weaver smiled as she looked at them, "I guess this is good-bye my friends. I hope you the best in the future," she said before slowly fading into the shadows. "Good-bye Shadow Weaver," Flamedramon said softly before running his muzzle over Solar's gently. Icedramon glanced over at Flamedramon and smiled, "I'm going back home since there's nothing more I can do," she said before walking out the door.
Flamedramon smiled as he watched Ice walk out before looking back down at Solar and brushing her muzzle lightly, "I love you," he whispered softly into her ears. Solardramon smiled, "I love you too," she murmured opening her eyes slowly to look at Flamedramon. It was finally over there was no one left to interrupt their happiness... or was there as a hand waved over the image of Solardramon and Flamedramon hugging one another. "Oh it's far from over..." came a dark voice as the image of Solardramon and Flamedramon faded away.
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Well there was chapter 4 , Hope you enjoyed it. Flamedramon_Lover has helped again with this and well if any questions or comments contact me @ Solardramon_00@yahoo.com