Okay, I'm doing this like, really early because I have camp and won't be able to have time. I'll try to do Huntmaster Reborn and some others soon but can't promise anything. To all who want to know about Black's past, go read Sakume's story of Black's Past. (If you haven't already!) It will tell you about him, some more. But anyway, I don't own ADJL.

Chapter Eight

Silver stared at the speaker. Her body went numb and everything around her didn't matter. Then, Silver recollected herself and her eyes narrowed. "It's Silver. What are you doing here?" She spat, standing up.

The figure stepped out of the darkness. It was a tall man with black hair with red tips. He had black and red striped eyes and tan skin. He wore a black tunic and pants with a firey cloak that billowed and curled around him. He had a jet black staff with a creature howling on the top and a wave behind it. "Is that how you greet your father, Sayvia?" He asked her coolly. She winced.

"I said, it's Silver now. And what are you doing here?" She said through clenched teeth.

"I had a feeling my daughter, that I love so dearly," Silver rolled her eyes. "Was having a problem. I could help you." He continued.

Silver narrowed her eyes more. "What makes you think I would want your help?" She said in a dangerous voice. Fire sparked in her eyes. She loathed her father with so much fury and hate.

Her so called father laughed. "Are you really that dense, Sayvia? I thought you wanted to steal Addrios's scepter to save your friends from a certain death?" He asked, waving his hands at her knocked out friends. Silver stared at them. Yes, that was the point. But now, Black was protecting it, so he wouldn't let them borrow it.

"Yes. I planned too." She told him. "Silver." She reminded him.

"Doesn't matter what you decide to call yourself, you will always be my baby, who I named Sayvia." He scolded. She frowned. "So, you want to save your friends, for reasons I don't know why, right?"

Silver nodded. "And that boy, Black, is far too powerful for you and them, right?" He asked. She nodded again. "Well, I know only one way to beat him." He finished, looking smug.

"No! Never." Silver told him, knowing what he meant. He just smiled.

"Silver, is it worth losing your friends?" He whispered, stepping back. Her eyes widened. She glanced over her friends. They all looked peaceful. His fire cape crackled and burned a few leaves on the ground. "Hey, I told you no burning things! Remember what happened last time?" He snapped at his cape. It turned into a small fire and let this disgusting smell out. "Behave." He growled. It let up and the smell disappeared.

"I, um," She looked back at her father, her eyes watery. "Okay, father." She whispered. He smiled.

"I knew you would see it my way. Come on, Sayvia." He said, turning around. His fire cape hissed loudly at Silver. "Shush! She's family." He told it. Silver waved at it. It nodded and billowed behind him.

Jake woke up first, his head pounding. He sat up and winced. There was a huge bump on his head. He stood up slowly and wobbled around because he was very dizzy. He moaned and looked around. Everyone was passed out next to him, expect Silver who was gone. "Silver?" He asked quietly.

"I'm here." A cold voice answered. He turned and gasped. Silver's once silver hair was streaked with black and red. Her eyes were not purple any more. But red and black. She wore black clothes and had a weird staff in her hand.

"What happened to you? Is that the scepter? What happened to it?" Jake asked quickly, forgetting about his pounding head.

"Silence. No need for your pathetic questions. Wake your partners. We are going to get the scepter of Addrios." She said, turning towards the museum.

"Didn't we get our butts kicked? Hey wake up!" Jake yelled. He winced as his head screamed. Everyone roused up and stared at Silver. Jake just shrugged and she led the way towards the scepter.

Black had his back turned from them as they entered the exhibit again. "Dragon, back away from the scepter or else." Silver bellowed, striding in the room with confidence. Everyone was confused by her behavior. She screamed at Bow who had ran over to her for pain from his head. He busted out crying and Jake had soothed him. She didn't even say sorry. Black turned around and sighed.

"Go away, I don't want to fight you." He told them.

"Too bad, dragon. You don't have a choice." Silver said, going forward. Black did a double take.

"Silver? What happened to you?" He asked.

"Silence fool!" She shouted. He raised his eyebrows but he morphed into a dragon. Silver morphed to and everyone, including Black, gasped. She was not Silver any more. Dark fire flowed around her and her scales were black and red. Fire appeared around the room and Silver stood up, rage flowing in her eyes. Her staff was clasped in her right claw. She smiled and Black flew towards her.

What has happened to Silver? Will Black be okay? Find out in the next chappie, if you review!

For those who reviewed:

Sakume: I hope you update soon. I've been waiting patiently. Or so I think.

LavenderPaw: I think you mean Chapter 8. It's okay. I'm glad you like my other story. I'll update it soon!

YFWE: I haven't tried it yet. But I'm gonna tomorrow. I'll let you know.

SilverAlchemist1: My best guy friends always scream like a girl. One can even talk like a girl. It's funny!