for a moment...I was wondering if I put lyrics from a song I don't own, would it cause anything? that is, unless if I put it in the disclaimer.... Well, anyways Hero, sung by Enrique Iglesias, is a really good song to go with this chapter. I like that song.

disclaimer: I don't own Enrique Iglesias or his song "Hero"...not that I'm actually copying it or anything in this chapter. Just a few twisted words that people would say in a monologue or something. And as always, I never own Dragon Knights either.

remember, this is in Rath's point of view (POV)

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Break My Heart

Chapter 16

"Rath, stop slouching!" Alfeegi harshly whispered. I stood up, actually obeying Alfeegi's orders. Only the gloom feather stuck out on my head, wilting so far I could see it. Maybe it should be dried. I tried to rub it dry with my fingers, but it only made the feather messy.

So many people, all in this room. Mostly nobles, and of ruling class. I hung out on the wall, waiting to see if anything big was going to happen, like a demon. Then Cesia came in, wearing some purple dress. Even with a mask on, I can still tell -- it is her. The ends were slightly trailing behind her. There was a girl next to her, with short hair. There is no way am I going to talk to Cesia with her around.

I waited for what seemed like hours, watching Cesia, and her friend talk, and nod. But maybe this delay was good. I mean, if I wanted to talk to Cesia, what is there to talk about?

I've been pondering a question...haha, "pondering". Cesia is a pretty open person, and she's already told me that she likes me...er.... "thinking of you" as she said. So what if...wait. Cesia's friend is walking away, I think she's going to get a drink.

Will you dance...

I walked over to Cesia.

If I asked you to a dance.

"Will you...dance with me?" I boldly asked. I could start feel the heat on my neck.

But really, what am I saying?!?! Am I becoming weak? if I'm going to commit to her, and all that junk, it's going to take away my time from demon hunting!! This is bad.

I watched her, Cesia, ready to take back what I said.

"Okay." she said, interrupting my train of thought.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

She took my hand, and led me to the floor.

My heart, it's beating too fast.

Her eyes...are of a dragon.

She wrapped her arms around me, that's when I remembered those stupid dancing lessons Kai Stern tried to teach me. It was nothing like this.

I couldn't look into her eyes, they were too direct.

Yeah. yeah, shut up all you people, I danced, okay?

Cesia led me outside, with a small smile on her face.

Would you tremble...

Holding her in my arms, I leaned my head towards her. And no, Kai Stern did not teach me this. I. Am. Not. Gay.

...if I touched your lips.

I bent down, and kissed her forehead.

"Rath..." she said.

And so I guess, that's all I really ever did that night. That is, until he came.

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"he" will be explained soon. Next chapter is in Vierrez's POV.

snake

somehow...I was able to type in this chaos.