Chapter VIII: Return

Dan's POV

It has been 5 years since Hannah's supposed death, but I've slowly gotten over it. But am I the only one who doesn't believe she's gone for good? I'm glad that without anyone to hunt that The Quartet of Shadows disbanded, but… oh I rather not think about it…

Jake's POV

My Grandson's taking this pretty hard. It's been exactly 5 years since Hannah's death; I thought he would be over it by now. With him like this all day, and his sister away for the week, and my son who lost his dragon powers; who's going to save New York? I'm just getting to old for this…

Normal POV

On top of the Empire State Building…

Hannah fought her arch foe valiantly, dodging each move. "Quite a show Hannah, five years ago. You nearly killed me. But of course, a prophecy cannot be reversed. You can run, but can't hide from your destiny!" Hannah didn't say anything. She had grown stronger in every way in 5 years, she learned new magic, learned new fighting strategies, and learned to use the power locked away in her necklace. "Hrk!" Hannah kicks her foe off the tower.

"Take that you creep!"

… … … … …

"Hold it!"

"Shoot! It's the AD! Run!" The two criminals run off.

"I don't think so!" Dan blasts the street and the two fall into the large hole. "I have reason to believe that Darkside still lives and that you're working for him!"

"Darkside? We don't know any Darkside, do we Frank?"

"Well actually…"

"Shut-up!"

"Tell me everything you know; because I will not hesitate to burn you."

"… He's hiding in an old non-working train, where that girl blasted a hole the size of Texas five years ago. We don't know what he wants, he pays us, and we gather junk for him! That's all we know!"

"… The cops will be here to pick you up in… 3, 2…"

"Put your hands in the air!"

"Hm, they're here early. See-ya in prison."

… … … … …

"Hey, Darkside, where are you? I know you're here!"

"Looking for someone Daniel?" Darkside asks, walking out of the shadows. He was still in his demon form.

"Where's Hannah, I know she's alive!"

"It's true. She lives. I just battled her not to long ago. She has gotten way better. Pity she has to die, really."

"Shut-up!"

"Heh… same old Daniel… Well, I know you didn't come here talk… so let's dance, shall we?"

"Yes, let's." Dan blasts

"Prepare for a world wide war, Dragon! Not even you three, the dragons of legend will stop me! In the name of Sirus, perish!"

"Dragons of legend eh? Heh, I like that!"

"You won't for long…" Darkside dashes towards Dan, his sharp claws ready to kill. Dan also dashes towards Darkside, with an 'I will kill you' look on his face. Darkside slashes Dan across the face before blasting him with a beam of dark magic. Darkside quickly jumps into the air and slams his foot against Dan's face. Dan struggles to get up, but Darkside puts his foot on Dan's back and forces him to the ground. "You are all destined to be killed by me, my master will rule. Give up and I may spare your life."

"Never…" Miraculously, Dan gets up and kicks Darkside. "I… will never give up! I swore to myself I would get stronger, that I would kill you, and stop Sirus once and for all! I will NEVER surrender!"

"Nice speech kid. But destiny is destiny, and your destiny really stinks."

"Hey, Goofball!"

"What the…! Hannah!" Darkside screamed.

"Hannah!" Dan yelled happily.

"Hi Dan, care to help me kick this guy's butt?"

"Of course."

"Aw c…" Before he could finish, Dan and Hannah slammed their fists into his face. Hannah freezes Darkside and Dan takes the honor of smashing him to bits.

"Hannah! I'm so glad you're alive!" Dan says.

"I'm glad to see you too, Dan."

"Why did you fake your death like that… everyone really misses you…" 'Especially me…'

"The reason the Quartet was after all of you is because of me; I thought if I faked death they would stop hurting everyone. I was wrong. They found out that I faked death."

"I'm just glad you're okay. Let's get back to my house, I want everyone to… Hannah, what's wrong?"

"Huh? Oh… nothing… Let's go."

END CHAPTER