Hi! Well, I made another chapter in less than a month. I'm proud of myself.

Anywho, let's get to the reviews, shall we?

Angel-of-the-Apocalypse- Hmm, good idea. Anyway, I'm glad you liked it! I've got the Writer's Block under control for now. -grins evilly-

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Sylvia Viridian - You probably won't find anything about Tea's condition in previous chapters, but there is a major hint in this chapter. As for your guess; if I'd posted this story a year ago, you would have been absolutely right. But, I've come up with an even more twisted plot that causes the source of all evil to not be Marik. And if you look close enough, you can tell in this chapter where Gozaburo comes in. Zombies, though loyal, are not creative. That's one thing...you can't have absolutely certain loyalty and creativity unless you know a person very well and earn their loyalty. Overall, I'd say that was a bad move.' You may be right, you may be wrong. I'm not telling! ; )

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I've just realized two things.

One: I never did a disclaimer last chapter. Crescentstar!

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Now, here's chapter 14- Child of the Damned

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-Previously on My Immortal, Chapter 10-

Serenity, you know that I can transform into a dragon, right?

Serenity nodded.

Well, it's not because I'm extremely good at transformation magic that I can do that. It's...it's because I'm Dragonblood.

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Ethereshade and Seto stiffened at the sound of the voice. Impulsively, Seto stood in front of Serenity, changing into dragon form as he did so. A low growl came from his throat, and Serenity could hardly miss the anger and hate directed toward the source of the voice.

With only one word, Seto was able to sum up the darkness and evil surrounding the creature. Equally as softly, he replied with unmasked hate in his voice,

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Tenebrae laughed, So, still remember lil ol me?

Ethereshade replied, gritting his teeth, It'd be hard not to forget something as evil and disgusting as you!

Mockingly, Tenebrae retorted, Aw, thanks Ethereshade! That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me! Are you going to hand those two over now?

Ethereshade, what the hell is he talking about? Seto looked at his friend suspiciously.

Ethereshade glared at Tenebrae and icily said, In case you didn't overhear, Tenebrae, I'm not on your side. I was only pretending to be.

Tenebrae smirked, Oh, I heard it all right. I just wanted to confirm what I heard before. You know, just so I can tell He-of-the-Black-Eyes exactly what you said. How you betrayed him and all.

How can I betray that son of a bitch if I was never on his side? Ethereshade angrily replied.

Tenebrae laughed uproariously, So you not only betray Him, but you insult Him as well? I feel sorry for you when I turn you in to Him! Tenebrae then began forming a powerful magic energy in front of him and muttering Serpenetrian words.

Actually, I feel more sorry for you! Serenity stepped out from behind Seto and fired an angry stream of swirling light and blue flame at Tenebrae. The shadow yelled and glared at Serenity, and then spoke in an awed voice, So...you're one of them. But how is that possible..? He trailed off, soon after disappearing.

Seto and Ethereshade blinked in awe at Serenity. She calmly turned around to face them and said, That thing was getting on my nerves. Shall we go? She turned around and began walking towards the entrance. Seto and Ethereshade followed, still stupefied.

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He-of-the-Black-Eyes growled in annoyance at the Whisperers' terrified rambling. He thundered, Calm down and speak sense before I destroy you!

The Whisperers immediately fell into a hush and began relaying their information mentally. The dragon was more powerful than you imagined, He-of-the-Black-Eyes. He could transform into a human! He managed to slay us! And that thing he was carrying...

What?! What thing? Out with it!

The book written by the deceiver. He was carrying it.

Ah, Account of the Exiled Forgotten'. I'd wondered where that'd got to, He-of-the-Black-Eyes murmured, he barked, what's this about the dragon transforming?

We were pursuing him and all of a sudden he dived. When he touched the ground, he immediately changed into a human with brown hair and blue eyes. He was a mage, too!

I see. You are dismissed, After the Whisperers left, He-of-the-Black-Eyes allowed himself a small smile. Well, well, Seto. Sounds like you've come a long way since we last met. But this time, you'll be the one to die. And there'll be no god to bring you back to life, will there, stepson? He-of-the-Black-Eyes laughed a horrible, deranged laugh that echoed throughout the caverns. The occupants shuddered at the distorted sound. More than appearance had changed after Hisskha had been brought back.

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Serenity, wait! Ethereshade called out, stopping her from leaving the cave. S-serenity, how did you do that? Ethereshade stammered slightly. That powerful of magic was rare for a mage of the Red Order, even one of Serenity's stature.

You wouldn't believe me if I told you, Serenity said bluntly. Then, in a quieter tone she continued, Let alone trust me.

Seto, who had heard every word of what Serenity said, spoke sharply, Serenity, what's going on?! What do you mean we wouldn't trust you?

Do you want to know, Seto?! Do you? She screeched, tears beginning to run down her face, Well, here you go! I'm evil, Seto!

Seto said softly, surprised by Serenity's abrupt mood change. He changed into human form and stepped towards her. He took her into his arms and spoke soothing sounds to her. It's okay, Serenity. You don't have to tell us--

Serenity interrupted in a shaky voice, you told me your secret. I'll tell you mine, Serenity paused and took a deep breath, S-seto, I....I'm Xenoroc's daughter. Serenity turned her face and prepared herself for the worst. She expected a slap, a disgusted cry, or something of that manner. What Seto actually said, though, was completely different.

Seto sighed in relief and said, Is that all?

W-what do you mean, is that all?' Serenity stammered, confused.

Serenity, look at me.

Serenity reluctantly obeyed and looked up into Seto's eyes. Instead of the fear and revulsion she had expected, she only saw love. Serenity, it doesn't matter who or what your parents are. You're still Serenity, the woman I fell in love with, the woman I'm still in love with. You're you, Serenity, and nothing will ever change that.

But Seto...the evil runs in my veins. I can't do anything about that, Serenity said sadly.

Yes, Serenity, you can. The only blood in your veins is the blood of a god. Whether or not you become evil is up to you, Seto said softly, gently brushing away some of her tears.

Serenity smiled slightly and said, Thank you, Seto.

Seto smiled nervously and shifted uneasily. Come on. It's now or never,' he chided himself. He cleared his throat and said, Umm, Serenity, there's something I've wanted to ask you for a long time. It's probably not the best place to do it, but I've got to before I lose my drive. So, here goes, Seto took a deep breath and took her hand. He bent down on one knee and said, Serenity, will you marry me?

Serenity gasped and said shakily, But why, Seto? After you know what I am, how can you still...

Seto just smiled, I can because I know that if we ever make it out of this whole mess alive, you're the one who I'd want to live the remainder of my life with. I've known that for a while now, and nothing's changed. So?

Silent tears falling down her face, she said happily, Yes, Seto, I will.

Seto grinned and reached into his pocket. After a bit of fumbling, he produced a ring and slipped it on Serenity's finger. There. Now whenever you feel like giving in to your father's side, you can look at that and remind yourself that I will always be there for you.

Serenity smiled at the beautiful simplicity of the ring and embraced Seto. Thank you. She sighed contentedly and said, Though how I wound up with someone as great as you, I don't know.

Oh, you don't? Seto said in mock surprise. Well, as I recall, I was fighting, and dying, in a battle and you dragged me to healer's tent after I passed out. Then, I--

Serenity laughed and shushed him with a kiss. Rhetorical question, Seto.

I know, I just wanted to hear your pretty laugh again, Seto grinned and deepened the kiss.

Ethereshade, who had slunk away a little bit to give the two some privacy, snorted and mumbled to himself, Hmph. It's about bloody time.

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Tenebrae staggered into He-of-the-Black-Eyes' chambers. After reaching his destination, he gasped and collapsed to the floor, a strange dark green substance oozing from his shadowy form. How...how was this possible...?' Tenebrae mused bitterly, pausing to dissolve into a fit of coughing that produced more of the dark green substance. I thought Xenoroc said that he had killed her, but...' Tenebrae shook his head at the irony of Xenoroc's title, the Deceiver. It seems he deceives his allies as well as his enemies.' Tenebrae felt the excruciating pain lancing through his body receding as his body repaired himself. The dark green substance that he realized must be his blood ceased seeping out of him at what was probably a dangerous rate. The mass of shadow and darkness that formed his body began weaving together again, forming his constantly changing shape. Feeling much better, the shadow lifted himself off the floor and addressed the black dragon in the center of the chamber. He-of-the-Black-Eyes, I come to you with...surprising news, to say the least.

He-of-the-Black-Eyes turned his dark gaze to Tenebrae. In his raspy voice, He called out, Speak, Tenebrae.

It seems Xenoroc's first daughter is not dead as he claimed. She's alive and kicking ass, mine to be specific, Tenebrae drawled.

He-of-the-Black-Eyes paused for a moment before speaking, Are you sure it was not the other one? Are you sure it was not Serenity's sister? He hissed slowly, unwilling to believe that Xenoroc's rebellious first-born, Serenity, was still alive.

Tenebrae sighed, Yes, I'm sure, He-of-the-Black-Eyes. Tea is currently with the Crimson Darkness, aiding his transformation to the True Immortal.

He-of-the-Black-Eyes nodded reluctantly and then erupted into hissing laughter, Poor girl has no idea what's going on.

Nor do we, mind you, Tenebrae said dryly. All we know is that Xenoroc made it clear that Yami had to change into the True Immortal as soon as possible, and for that he needed Tea, Tenebrae shrugged. That's all we really know, isn't it?

He-of-the-Black-Eyes nodded and said, True, true. But it's still more than what Tea, or Yami himself, knows.

Tenebrae nodded in agreement and continued on, Yes, but what of Serenity? She and that Dragonblood filth are a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention that they have the power of Ethereshade on their side.

We draw them out into the open. Back them up so the River and the Spire are at their backs and then attack, He-of-the-Black-Eyes said bluntly and decisively.

Tenebrae paused and said, That makes sense, but what will we attack them with? The undead army has failed, the Whisperers have failed, Tenebrae's eyes gleamed with something akin to amusement as his lipless, gaping mouth formed something like a grin. But we still have Czarjik's project, the Shifter!

He-of-the-Black-Eyes roared with laughter at the perfect suggestion. Ha! Let's see Seto get out of this one!'

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Dark gray skies of eternal twilight covered the Restless Realms with a dull parody of sunlight; the little light falling onto the dead world only increasing the darkness instead of repelling it. Moving across the dead, silent world was a strange blob of unidentifiable characteristics. It shrieked its defiance to life as it crawled slowly across the River of Death's Flow. The black, hissing water seared the black creature's flesh, but it made no sound. The bubbling darkness that was its skin simply absorbed the pain and grew larger. The strange creature shrieked again; a high, piercing moan that cut through the soul like a sharply-honed dagger. The things' sizzling body shifted constantly into horrible, mutated shapes, its maddened mind unable to comprehend reality. Through the thousands of screaming, crying voices from its memory screeching at him, the thing was able to remember one sentence and three mental pictures quite clearly. It was able to see a picture of a male with blue eyes and brown hair, a girl with light brown hair and green eyes, and a black dragon with silver eyes all in its mind's eye. And the sentence running through its mind couldn't be any clearer: Bring these three to me alive. The thing, however, had no intention of following orders. It had been so long since it had been able to devour the sweetness of human flesh. With a horrible, hissing screech, the thing moved on towards its destination.

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In a cave covered by a pile of rocks were three companions: a man, a woman, and a dragon. The three companions were settled around a small magic flame, as much for warmth as for light. The woman was sitting on the man's lap, head comfortably rested on his shoulder. He held her protectively, his head rested on top of hers. The dragon sat across from them, strange silver eyes gleaming in the firelight. It was the dragon who spoke first.

Serenity, why is it that you never told us about this before? Ethereshade said with puzzled eyes. You should've known we would think no less of you for it.

Serenity sighed and shrugged, It wouldn't have been any use. Xenoroc cast a spell on me so that I could never repeat anything to do with his plans. At the questioning looks she received, Serenity just smiled bitterly and said, Watch and listen. She cleared her throat and said, Xenoroc is planning to use-- Her sentence was interrupted as she spontaneously erupted into a coughing fit. After the coughing subsided, she sighed hopelessly, You see? Something like that always happens when I try to tell someone anything to do with Xenoroc. Talking, telepathy, writing, any form of communication is cut off.

Seto frowned and seemed to be in deep thought. His blue eyes were dark with contemplation. After a few minutes, he said slowly, I think that I've heard about something like this before. Secret binding' or something along those lines. I'm pretty sure that I have a cure for it, but I left most of my spellbooks and such at home.

Ethereshade rolled his eyes and said, Out with it, Seto. I can see it in your eyes that you have a plan, so be out with it and be done.

Seto chuckled and said, You know me too well, Ethereshade. Here goes. I propose that we leave the Restless Realms for now and return home. Once there, we can, hopefully, cure Serenity of this and gather more information. Besides, we'll need help to defeat Hisskha.

Serenity and Ethereshade shared a startled look. Serenity said, with obvious surprise in her voice, You know that Hisskha is back?

Seto nodded, Yeah, I mean, who else has black, undead dragons working for him?

Ethereshade said thoughtfully, but I have a question. How are we going to be able to get back to gather any help? This was obviously a trap; the way back has been sealed.

Seto smirked and said, Yes, fortunately I thought of that and have come up with a plan. We will go to the Altar of Broken Dreams and request to go home, seeing Serenity's puzzled look, Seto explained, It is a known fact that some ancient deity resides in the Altar. However--

Ethereshade cut in, She is very temperamental and can be tricky to deal with. She seems to hate all things, regardless of who they are. Seto, I don't think this is a good idea.

Seto shrugged and said coolly, Unless you have a better plan, I see no other choice.

Ethereshade sighed resignedly, Fine, you've made your point. But I still don't like it. With that, the dragon curled up and fell asleep. The other two soon followed suit, exhausted from the day's (or was it night's?) events. The three companions slept easily through the endless twilight of the Restless Realms, blissfully unaware of the evil awaiting them on their doorstep.

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Well, there you go. Hope you liked it! I can't think of much else to say, so, until next time! : )