Hi! Sorry I haven't updated lately! I'm in the middle of midterms right now! -_- Evil tests!

(I don't own Dragon Knights) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chapter 8:

It had been a week since Kharl had received that cursed letter. Garfacky was still here, but would leave in two days. Kharl sat by his desk watching the sleeping Ninxia curled up by the fireplace. Garfacky was snoring on the couch. 'Some people just can't hold their liquor.' Kharl laughed looking at Garfacky. They had thrown a little party a few hours earlier. It was pitch black outside. The only light came from the warm fireplace. Kharl looked at the letter once again. The paper was midnight black and written in a blood red color. A trademark of Shydeman and Shyrendora's letters.

Kharl the Alchemist,
We have discovered you created a new demon. You're home has been watched for the past week. Lord Nadil has seen this information and would like to purchase her. We hope you shall act appropriately under these circumstances. If not, prepare for the worst consequences.

Shydeman and Shyrendora

Kharl had read it over and over. He didn't know what to do. He certainly would not sell Ninxia. It angered him so much. 'She a living being! Not some toy or property!' Kharl became so frustrated. He crumpled up the letter, "You won't have her no matter what!" Kharl said under his breath.

Suddenly a giant creature crashed through the window in front of Kharl and pinned him against the wall, clenching Kharl's throat. Ninxia suddenly awoke and saw a giant bull demon choking Kharl. She quickly pulled her nails. The demon glared at Ninxia, "I wouldn't do that little kitty!" The demon tightened his grip on Kharl's throat. He then looked at Kharl who was breathing rapidly, "A message from Shydeman and Shyrendora. If you don't give her to us soon, it's your death!" Kharl struggled to breathe, "I don't care what they do to me, they will never have her!" The demon tightened his grip even more, "Then how about we end your life right now." Kharl couldn't breathe, 'Is this really, how its going to end..'

Garfacky awoke after the demon crashed in. He was ready to fight and saw Ninxia standing there. He put his hand on her shoulder, "Let's go!" Ninxia nodded. The demon looked to see who was talking to Ninxia. He dropped Kharl to the ground, "Alright two versus one!" Ninxia saw Kharl wasn't moving or breathing, "Lord Kharl!" she screamed. She was about to run to him but Garfacky stopped her, "We have to deal with this trash first!" The demon began to charge at them with his horns. Garfacky just stood there. When the demon came up to him charging, he just put out his fist, which struck the beast right in the face. Ninxia flipped onto the demon's back and began to stab him with her claws. The demon yelled in pain and escaped through the window.

Ninxia rushed over to Kharl. She laid her head on his chest, "He's not breathing!" Tears were welling up in Ninxia's eyes. She began to breathe into his lungs. Tears were streaming down her cheek. Garfacky sat by very concerned, 'You can't leave like this Kharl!' Suddenly Kharl turned to his sighed and began coughing. He took a few deep breaths and sat up. He looked at Garfacky, "I'm fine." Then he looked at Ninxia. She was crying. Kharl put his hand on her cheek and wiped away one of her tears with his thumb, "Ninxia, you don't need to cry for me." Ninxia looked at Kharl, "I don't know what I'd do if I lost you!" Kharl pulled Ninxia toward him and held her, "It's alright now I'm here." Ninxia calmed down and curled into Kharl. Garfacky stood up, "I'm gonna go see what the damage is." Kharl nodded for Garfacky to go.

Kharl held Ninxia's hand. He saw demon blood dripping from it. He quickly sat her up, "Are you alright! There's blood all over you." Ninxia saw Kharl's face full of concern, "I'm fine, it's just the blood from that demon. Just a few bumps and bruises." Ninxia smiled. Kharl gave a sigh of relief. A cold breeze rushed in through the window. Kharl stood up and helped Ninxia get up, "Let's go into the kitchen it's warmer there."

Garfacky joined them in the kitchen, "I can start some repairs tomorrow, I don't know how long it will take to get the glass for the window." Kharl sighed, "That was my favorite window too." Garfacky recalled what the demon had said to Kharl, "But on a more important matter, Why was that demon after you, and who is the girl you were talking about?"

Kharl ran his hand through his hair, "I guess it has to all come out in the open now. Remember when I got that letter? Well, it was from the gruesome twosome. Lord Nadil wants Ninxia. They've been spying on this household. They've been threatening me all week." Ninxia gasped, "This all because of me! You almost died because of me!" Ninxia began to cry again. Kharl hugged her, "I would never give you up Ninxia. I couldn't live without you. I won't let you leave unless you want to, if it makes you happy." Ninxia hugged back, "Oh, Lord Kharl.."