Ch. 6: A Journey Through The Cave

When Dart awoke he remember nothing of last night. All he could remember was that he was stabbed in the stomach. He checked the wound, it was gone. "Thanks Shana" he thought. He sat up and saw Shana making breakfast. When he smelled it, he realized he was hungry. He stood and walked over to her. He set his hand on her shoulder, which made her shiver in fright. "Oh Dart, it's just you". "Of course it's just me, who else would be here Shana?" "Well I'm still a little shaken up about last night" Shana said with tension in her voice. "Don't be scared we're leaving today" Dart said reassuringly. "Have some breakfast Dart, like you said we're leaving today". Dart ate his food slowly so he wouldn't get a stomachache. He looked over and saw Shana packing up her things. "Shana, did you heal me last night?" "Dart, I healed you this morning, your cut may be a little fresh still". "Oh." Dart walked over to his things and packed them up. He came across the Dark Dragon Dragoon Sprit. AS he stared at it, wondering what it's purpose was for, he felt a power that he couldn't resist. Suddenly, Shana shook him. "Ready yet?" she asked. "Yeah almost" he answered and shoved the Dragoon Sprit inside his bag.

While walking Dart noticed that the scenery was beautiful. Especially with Shana walking next to him. The birds were singing, the beasts mumbling (haha I made a rhyme). Dart noticed he was eager to get to Bale. Maybe it was Lavitz's mother's cooking. He walked faster. "Dart, why are you walking so fast?" Shana said from afar. "Oh, sorry I hadn't realized I wa-". He was cut short by silver haired man. Dart knew it was Lloyd. Both men drew their swords. "Dart, I should've known Shana would heal you". "Lloyd, why are you following us?" "Money, I want the money. I was hired to kill you and all Dragoons." "By whom?" "Emperor Neen of course". Dart stood still for a moment before Lloyd attacked him. Dart had to save the Dragoons. He dodges the attack and while in the air he jolted down with his sword, Lloyd under him. The attack missed by centimeters. Dart knew it was Dragoon time. He transformed. But amazingly so did Lloyd. "You- you are a Dragoon?" Dart asked shocked. "Yes, the Shadow Dragoon." Dart was confused. He rushed at Lloyd. Lloyd dodged. "That isn't a real Dragoon Sprit Lloyd." "You're right, I had it custom made" Dart stared wide-eyed at Lloyd. Suddenly from out of thin air 5 bows struck Lloyd in the side. He fell to the ground, returning to his original state. Dart looked over him, "Custom made by who?" With struggle Lloyd managed to make one word. "O-Omega made it for me" Dart took the Sprit and destroyed it. He then took his blade and killed Lloyd.

"Thanks for the arrows Shana" Dart said while walking alongside her. "No problem, I'm always there when help is needed" They both laughed. Suddenly Dart saw light across the hills. But it was a long way away. He got on top of a hill and looked down to see a cave. "Limestone Cave" said Dart. "Are you going to be okay in there Shana?" he said remembering the first time in there with Lavitz. "Yeah I'll be fine." "Ok lets go then" He walked forward, Shana following him. Just to be careful, Dart drew his sword and Shana, her bow. All seemed quiet while they walked. They almost reached the end of the cave when Shana felt weird. "Dart I feel kind of, funny" "How so" "Oh nothing much just reminiscing" "Don't worry Shana nothing is going to happen" They kept on walking until they met the body of a familiar monster. It was the guardian of the cave. He was revitalized. He hissed his poison at Dart and Shana. Quickly, they jumped out of the way. "This guy again? Evil never ceases!" He jumped up and stabbed the giant worm. Expecting an easy defeat, he got a more powerful edition of the worm. It knocked the sword from his hand. Dart flew back. He reached for the sword. The worm took it in his tail and threw it farther. It closed in for the kill. "DART!" Shana shouted. Dart dodged just in time for the monster's bite. He ran for the sword. The worm wrapped him in his tail, squeezing tightly. Dart grunted in pain. The worm showed no mercy. ".How.did.it.get.so.strong?" "DART THE DAGGER!" Shana shouted. He suddenly remembered. This could be his chance. He searched for the dagger but he couldn't reach it. The worm moved his mouth to Dart for the killing bite. It's breath was nasty and almost made Dart puke. Dart finally got the dagger and shoved it in the worm's tail. He dropped to the ground while the worm hissed in pain. Dart ran to get his sword. He grabbed it and slashed the worm. It fell once again. Once and for all.

DDX- WHOO HOO! All right kids, the next update might be late but stay tuned. I'm going to get in all I can. And in the next chapter we get a new character. But you probably know who that is. HEHE! *smirks*