"I have captured the leaders of the rebellion. Let me through at once, or the penalty will be most severe."
The troll stepped to the side. He completely missed the figure that slipped by him while Jake was talking. Jake made his way through the lower floors of the fortress. Innumerable guards avoided his path. They knew his reputation. He was as bloodthirsty and cruel as anyone. He was widely regarded as the most evil dragon in existence. They knew that eventually he would attempt to take the life of the Dark Dragon. He knew that this would either be the last day he lived, or the last day the Dark Dragon ruled.
Through all this time, a figure darted through the shadows unnoticed.
Jake looked at the massive door in front of him. He pushed it from his way with ease.
"Who dares come into my throne room without permission?"
"I, Blood, dare to enter your throne room. I have found the leaders of the rebellion. All of it. They have been in contact with each faction. These two are the cause of each incident. I have brought them before you so that you may decide their fates."
The massive black dragon rose from his throne. He moved toward the couple in chains. Jake caught the movements of Rose over the Dark Dragon's shoulder. She moved closer as she prepared to deal the deathblow. Jake lunged at her. His claw knocked her into one of the pillars that supported the room. "Did you seriously think your pathetic lies would affect me." Jake moved in. For the first time in her life, Rose felt true fear. She had always been equally matched with him. Now his power was far greater. His claw came down on top of her head. She dropped to the floor unconcious.