Disclaimer! Well.... no, I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or The Charactors. But the name Avaleer, the secret name for The Red-Eyes well I came up with that all on my own. So... Nah! (Sticks Tongue out) So Here it is... Chapter 20... jeez that's alot of chapters. (Wipes sweat from forhead) Hope you like.

Seto lunged at the man in black armor. The Dragon let out a shrill cry. It was roped down and arrows splinted in its wings. A large spear busted through either sides of the black Dragon's shoulders. Joey held up his sword, stumbling in pain. Tristan was at his side, helping to protect the weakened boy. Suddenly Seto decided he didn't want a Bond-mate. Not if it meant sharing the pain. He spun around quickly and as the guy lifted to avoid the direct hit, Seto sliced his stomach and the man toppled to the ground. Seto made sure he was dead by delivering a harsh stab. One grunt and Seto knew. He then ran forward towards the howling Dragon. He was the only one getting closer. Serenity was far back, making sure she could be there to treat any wound or broken bones. She was a healer in her own mind, but she had saved Téa and that counted for a lot. He lopped off one man's head and kicked his body away as another came to try their luck. As if they have any. He thought bitterly as he lopped the man's arm clean off, blood busted through. Now he was close. He looked around and knew he had time to slice off three ropes that tied the Dragon down. It wasn't enough, but maybe the Dragon had enough strength to rip the rest off.

A man let out a battle cry and Seto whirled around, his sword clashing with the blade of an axe. The man's eyes smiled and he pulled away. He advanced on Seto again. Seto countered the strike and smiled back. "Want to kill me?" Seto demanded with a smirk.

"You're blood is mine, Boy!" Seto laughed and pushed the blade of his sword forward, causing the man to whirl around and try for another strike. Seto dodged and his opponent stuck out his leg in a kick and Seto went falling backwards. "You're end!" The man said under the mask. He swung his axe down and Seto shut his eyes. His sword was too far for him to make a grab for. But nothing happened, not a thing. Seto opened his eyes to see the man lying on his stomach, encased in fire. He turned to see the weakened Dragon, heaving. The Dragon staggered as it turned its massive body and opened its mouth, encasing any enemy in fire. Seto saw Joey sitting on the ground, holding his body as if he had been mortally wounded like the Dragon. Tristan was helping the boy to his feet as the Dragon slowly made its way to its Bond-mate. So a Dragon wasn't so bad, it would defend you as payment. Seto watched the staggering movements a moment longer before getting to his feet; the hot wind was erasing the fire-drowned bodies. He made his way to the others. Joey was smiling up at Red-Eyes, but all the light had left his eyes.

You're all right!

Thanks to you and your companions.

What can I do for you Avaleer?

I must go to the Healing Springs. Or it will take forever for these wounds to heal and your pain will prolong.

Can you fly?

No. I must journey there on foot.

You could die, Avaleer! No, I won't let you!

So could you. You may not bleed, but internally you do. I will make the journey. No more words, not even when Joey yelled for him in the Dragon-talk. "Damn him!" Joey yelled, staggering as he did.

"What's wrong?" Tristan asked.

"We're alone in this. He's heading for some springs. Let's go! There's no arguing with him." Joey made a sharp turn and dropped to his knees at the exact same moment the Dragon did the same.

"Are you sure?" Seto asked as Serenity came sliding down a down, screaming her brother's name.

"I'm fine. Come on, already!" Tristan slung the boys arm over his shoulder and helped him to the steeds.

"Joey? Joey, are you all right?" She asked, placing the flat of her hands on his chest.

"Fine, sis. Red-Eyes will take care of me. He's got it down." Serenity's eyes filled with tears and she pressed her forehead against his chest. "Seren... don't cry, please." He hooked his arms around her and pulled his sister closing, kissing her hair.

"Let's make it back before it gets dark. I need to make sure Téa is all right." Seto put one foot in the stirrup and climbed onto his horse. The others followed his action and they rode off back to camp.

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