Gen-chan: Guess what everybody! I'm alive! Whoo-hoo!

Rune:*sigh*

Gen-chan: What? Everyone missed me right?

Everyone: ..

Gen-chan: right?!?

Rath: Of course we did Gen!

Gen-chan: Oh goodie! Well I've finally been able to come out with this chappie so I hope you all like it!

Rune: Gen-chan does not own Dragon knights.because if she did I have a feeling we wouldn't be here right now.-.-

Gen-chan: Hey! What's _that_ supposed to mean?!

Rune: Heh.On with the story! *runs out of the room*

Gen-chan: Rune! Get back here! *chases after him*

The Fires Within Chapter 3: Waiting.waiting.and more waiting By: Gen-chan

The low glow of the morning sun cast it florescent rays over the city of Draqueen. The slumbering town gradually came to life as the suns rebirth filled the dark sky. The horizon slowly sprouted bright tuffs of oranges, pinks and reds, softly spreading outward to encompass the entire distant mountains and valleys. Although the suns beauty shone with pride and was watched in awe by many, to a certain three young people whom continued to stand watch outside a pair of elaborately carved doors, the spectacle went unnoticed. Tired, ruffled, and grumpy, the three adolescents continued to keep watch outside their Lords chambers.

"How long do they intend to stay in there?" An irritated feminine voice spoke up over the chirping of the morning birds. A young woman of about the age of seventeen frustratingly paced up and down the corridor. Her previously elegant sky-blue silk dress and off-white tunic were wrinkled and worn. Her long, flowing purple hair was tied off with a shining indigo bow on top of her head to keep it out of her face and off her neck.

Her companions were not much better off than she. The grumpy red-head behind her sat in a small niche off to the side, busying himself with a couple shiny rocks and some candy. His light brown pants and cream colored blouse were as wrinkled as Cesia's though far dirtier. His doe brown tunic and blouse were unlaced to the belly showing off a considerable amount of his toned chest muscles. His flame-like hair was mussed up and gravity defiant as usual.

Their third and last companions sat a small length away from his two friends. His golden locks flowed down his back like a shimmering waterfall; its highlights accented by the sun. The young man currently sat in a relaxed position lightly resting his hands on his knees, as his breath came in slowly as he meditated. Though his cloths were wrinkled they were not nearly as bad as his companions. It had been a long night for them all.

"I do not know, it could be a while yet. We best be patient." Rune spoke softly.

"But.what about Rath?" Cesia began hesitantly. "What if he is in danger? Those prophecies that I dug up were really disturbing."

It was obvious to anyone who bothered to look, that the former witch-in- training was desperately concerned about her crush. Almost to the point of panic. With an agitated sigh Rune slowly opened his eyes to look at the fretful girl in front of him. His agitation softened somewhat when his eyes locked with hers, worry streaming out of her every pore. With a slight shake of his head, Rune decided it would be better to comfort the young woman rather that fight with her. That was Rath's job after all.

"Cesia. Listen to me Cesia, no wait, let me speak please. Thank you, now, your worrying is not going to bring Rath back any quicker; we must be productive if we are to rescue Rath from whatever evil has shone its face. Are you with me on this, Cesia? We are going to need your help with this one, this I know."

"How do ya know that?" Thatz spoke up for the first time since the conversation had started.

"It's just a feeling, but a very strong one. Call it an elf's intuition."

"Ex-elf."

"Thatz."

"Well it's true!"

"Go back to your candy you big fool." Rune said with a small sigh.

"Oh! That one was harsh Rune! You really need to work on you comebacks, ya know that?" Thatz shot back with a sneer.

"Boys! Is this what you call productive? Hmmm?"

Cheeks flaring in embarrassment, Rune ducked his head against his chest mumbling his apologies. Thatz on the other hand, merely ignore Cesia's warning and went back to examining his treats.

~~~~~~~ Meanwhile elsewhere.~~~~~~

"My name is Kiri. Welcome back, little brother."

"WHAT?!"

Giggling lightly behind her petite hand, the mysterious woman winked slightly at the astounded Dragon Knight.

"There is no need to yell, dear brother, I can hear you just fine." Her silky voice spoke sarcastically.

"Don't call me that." Rath growled dangerously under his breath.

"Call you what?" Kiri asked innocently, a small mischievous spark igniting in her otherwise emotionless eyes.

"Brother. Don't call me that." Rath growled once more, what little patience he had before quickly disappearing by the second.

"Why ever not?"

//Damn this woman is annoying! // Rath thought irritated.

"Nonsense little brother," Kiri spoke up disregarding Rath's previous warning," I'm not annoying at all, your just in a bad mood."

"Yes you are!" Rath spat without thinking.

//Grrrr.stupid..annoying.wait!! //

"That's right dear brother, I can read your mind. I'm afraid you will not be able to insult me anymore." Kiri said airily.

"Wanna bet." Rath challenged.

"Excuse me?"

"You're a stupid ugly bitch! You can't seem to dress right and you're FAT!!!!" Rath yelled.

Slowly, Kiri's eyes began to darken and her eyebrow began to twitch spastically. Unnoticed by the hot-headed Knight, the already low temperature of the room began to drop drastically. Sheets of ice began to form over the walls as frost began to settle over the few objects inside. Rath shuddered distractedly, not stopping his tirade of insults towards the rapidly furious woman before him.

".and another thing! You're-"

"ENOUGH!!"

"Wha? What's going on? What are you doing?" Rath sputtered.

The mysterious woman's hair had begun to flow out behind her as her eyes turned a piercing dark blue. A white mist seemed to be seeping from her every pour as the temperature in the room dropped even lower than before.

Speechless, Rath sat back warily watching the spectacle unable to stop the shudder that ran down his spine.

~~~~~~~ Somewhere in Draqueen~~~~~~

"Master, it seems that your suspicions were correct, it has started." A small voice spoke from the corner of the diminutive basement.

A low grunt was the only sign that there was anyone else there in the room. There was a rippling of shadows and a candle caught ablaze in the center of the room.

"I was afraid of being right this time you know." A deep, masculine voice spoke from the shadows. "The time of renewal has started and I fear for the souls involved."

"But master" The lighter voice started, "Are you not going to help them with there plight? Is that not why we are here?"

"Calm yourself Minous," his master chuckled, "All in due time my friend, all in due time."

"Yes but-"Minous cut off warily.

"But what? What is it that worries you so?"

"Master.if your visions are all correct so far, then wouldn't that mean that your latest one will be as well? The one of _her_?"

"I truly wish it weren't so Minous, but I'm afraid she is here and is already gaining power."

Minous shuddered, lightly wrapping his small child-like arms around himself.

"She scares me Master Kito." Minous said sadly.

Slowly the mysterious man glided over to where Minous sat huddled in the corner. Kito's robed arms softly draped over the young boy in a comforting manner. Minous looked up tiredly into his masters face hidden by the layered fabrics of his hood.

"Master?" Minous yawned.

"Yes?"

"Don't let her get them." Minous sighed softly, slowly drifting into slumber. "Don't let Yuki-sama get him.please."

The hooded man tenderly gazed down at the child in his lap; his eyes shining a heavenly light blue in the luminosity of the one candle.

"I'll do my best my little friend, I promise."

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Gen-chan: Sorry these are so short.but well I didn't know who else to end this one *sweatdrops*

Thatz: That's ok Gen, as long as they review right?

Gen-chan: Yeppers!!! That's right peeps, ya heard the man!

Thatz: *Grins importantly*

Gen-chan: Please review! See ya!