A/N: Good, another review, I would like to start getting more than one or two reviews per chapter but, beggars can't be choosers. Either way it's good to have feedback for my stories. By the way, I made a huge mistake in the last chapter. Well, I think it's huge. Decquaris's hands didn't grown longer and turn into metal rather his nails did. Remember how they were already effeminately long anyway, well they've grown larger and gotten metallic. Okay, here we go.

Chapter 5 Mistake

"NO LEENY! THIS MAN MUST BE KILLED!" Decquaris spat as his metallic claws glimmered in the sun's rays escaping from the cabin entrance.

"Decquaris!" Kaileena pleaded as she grabbed her brother's arm. "You must please listen to me! The Prince had no choice but to destroy the Dahaka!"

Decquaris turned his attention from his prey to his beloved sister. Whose eyes were on the brink of tears.

"What do you mean 'had no choice'?" He questioned suspiciously.

"The Dahaka was after him, trying to kill him. He only killed the Dahaka in defense of himself. He had no idea that the result would be a shifting in the balance of time."

Decquaris turned back to the Prince and released a heavy sigh.

"Leeny, I realize that this man may have been only protecting himself. But the Dahaka is created to right wrongs. If he was after this man, then this man deserves to die. Case and point. I'm sorry, dear sister. But I must make things right. If I destroy him now, then we won't have to see father's horrible face. Which I can't bear to lay my eyes on anymore."

"No, Decquaris! Be reasonable!"

With a heavy fling of his arm Decquaris cast his sister aside fiercely. He gave her one last apologetic look as he launched himself at the Prince with his claws outstretched. The noble barely somersaulted out of the way as Decquaris's claws met the cabin wall. He was then met in the face with a swift kick by his opponent. Catapulting Decquaris into the nearby bed.

"You'll pay for that!" He screamed as he regained his footing. "You humans are all alike. Selfishly doing things just to protect yourselves."

The Prince shook his head. "What I did was for myself. But not in selfishness. It was an act of desperation. I was met face to face with death, that is not something that I can take sitting down. You are possibly the same way. If had the power to kill your father, wouldn't you?"

"This is nothing like that!" Decquaris took another swing at the Prince, who ducked but was then quickly met by his attacker's foot. The Prince was sent flying this time into the makeshift table against the wall.

"What my father did to me wasn't my fault." Decquaris continued. "Whatever the reason is for the Dahaka being after you. It can only be your fault."

The Prince ignored his words. He knew that already. It was his fault for unleashing the sands. His fault for the narrow-mindedness he exhibited when face-to-face with the Hourglass of Time, and to fall for the trickery of the Vizier. But he had no reason to feel guilty for that. He had justified his act; he saved all the people he hurt. He wasn't selfish, never had been. He gave all those affected by the sands their lives back; his only wish now was to save his own. Which was the only one at stake.

"Die!" Kaileena's brother suddenly shouted, breaking the Prince's thoughts. He swiped his massive claws at the Prince, who managed to roll out of the way just in time. Dodging was effective, but wouldn't stay that way. He had to get on the offensive. And his method of doing that was lying in some newly-formed rubble by his bed.

With a heavy push off his toes the Prince quickly sped over to where the Water Sword lay in wait. He heard Decquaris's screech upon realizing his venture yet he still pressed onward to grab it. But just as he was within range of it his attacker suddenly appeared and slapped him in the face. Slightly grazing him face with his claws and knocking him through the wall and out the cabin onto the deck. He noticed Kaileena's worried face as he soared briefly, only to meet the heavy wood as he landed.

"Stop this! You'll kill him!" The Prince heard her scream as Decquaris made his way to him.

"I think you are missing the point, sister." He said evilly. That one statement scared the Prince out of his mind. Not because of the words, but because of the subliminal terror behind it. Decquaris never spoke down to his sister, much less ignored her feelings. He even seemed sad that he had to destroy the Prince in spite of her wishes. But that one insensitive, cynical statement meant that he was now completely for killing him. No matter who would feel the backlash of it.

"Decquaris!" The Prince choked out bravely. Small masses of dust feel from his mouth as he spoke. "Why are you doing this? Will killing me truly accomplish anything!" The Prince was stalling for time as he devised a plan.

"Yes!" Decquaris replied. "I think I told you already. I won't have to see my father's face! That may seem menial to you. But to me, to see his face is one of the greatest terrors on this earth. Kaileena wasn't the only one who had to suffer his wrath! You see, may father sensed my lust for men long before I had the courage to admit it! He would catch me staring at my older brother and him when they bathed. How I was fascinated with the male anatomy. He knew! I was sick and guilty of this pleasure! But I couldn't deny it! That is why my father beat me! Day after day, night after night, he would come into my room with a club or whip! Even a blade when he was angered enough! And there I would suffer his dissatisfaction! His hate for his son! I had to endure that my whole life! And why? Because of something that I truly cannot change! Do you know what it is like to feel hated, to feel that you can't make your parent proud because of something that you couldn't help in the first damn place! NO! I don't think you can! I can't bear to look at my father's face, to see the regret in his eyes! I am a mistake! A tear in the normal proximities of this world! And I do not need to be reminded of it by his displeased eyes!"

He struck downward at the Prince. Striking him directly in his ribs. The Prince could feel some of his bone shatter at the massive pelt. And that, much to his dismay was merely the blunt side of the massive claws. Decquaris had made a mistake in striking, he raised his claws upward again this time aiming them to be sure his chest met with the edged side. The Prince hadn't formulated a plan, and now he was took weak to even react quickly. This was his end; it was time for him to die. He cannot change his fate, temporarily set it off track, but not change. He clenched hit teeth and flexed his body, preparing for the next assault. The wind nipped as Decquaris began to strike, but this time, the claws were interrupted and the Prince heard the ringing of metal.

"Leeny? What are you doing?" Kaileena had blocked the attack with one of her swords. The other was nestled in her opposite hand.

"I cannot let you kill him, Decquaris!"

Her brother looked shocked. "This is treachery Kaileena! You dare turn your back on your own flesh and blood?"

"This not treason of any type. I won't swing these swords at you. I never will. This is merely prevention. Decquaris, father did horrible things to me too. But I don't kill because of it! I take it and grow stronger!"

"You don't understand Kaileena. You were raped by him, yes. But that means that he found some kind of satisfaction from you. Whether it be incestuous or not. He hates me with every fiber of his being. I can't bear to—"

"Shut up! You can't bear to see his face! Is that what you were going to say again? We've heard your sob story! Decquaris, it is truly a great pain to be hated. And to be hated by the one who brought you into this world nonetheless, that is an even greater heartache. But, you can't try to keep from avoiding it! You will eventually have to see father's face! It is inevitable! You hide behind his hate, and say that it is because you can't take it! But all it is is fear! And you know that!"

Decquaris reddened in anger. "Don't you dare say that to me! I've never been afraid of anything in my life!"

"What do you call this? You are nothing but a mere coward! You can't bear to see father's face because you are scared! Admit it! You want your fear to justify you killing the one I love! Right! Right!"

"SHUT UP!" Decquaris hissed as he backhanded his sister away from him. "You're against me to! Fine! Then you shall be destroyed as well! Sister, I hate to tell you this. But whether or not you allow me to do it. This man will die! That is father's wish. And whatever he says goes! Whatever—oof!"

He was knocked in his stomach by the forgotten Prince and collided against the ground. The Prince used this opportunity to dart into the cabin (what remained of it) and grab the cerulean-glowing sword. He swiftly removed it form his sheathe, just in time to meet an attack from Decquaris.

The two weapons seemed to pulsate as each warrior held firm while trying to push the other away.

"You've turned my sister against me you worthless human!"

"You're half-human as well! Don't forget that! And you turned your sister against you on your own. By your cowardice!"

"Stop calling me a coward!"

"That is what you are! And now I will show you to be the pathetic wimp you are!"

The Prince pushed Decquaris off of him and watched as he fell onto the ground. The Prince quickly drove his sword downward, only to miss as Decquaris quickly dodged. The two were then sent into a flurry of attacks. Each warrior fighting against the other for one purpose, death and death only. Each attack was powerful, with massive strength behind it.

The Prince swiped at Decquaris and nicked him on his jaw. Decquaris quickly jumped and attacked once again. The Prince parried, and quickly sliced Decquaris on his hip. The sibling cried out and stumbled. This stumbled would be his downfall. With all the strength he could muster the Prince drove his sword into Decquaris's hip. The sword pierced through is flesh and jutted out the other side.

"Dammit!" Decquaris screamed. "How could you kill me! This can't be! A human can't kill me!"

Kaileena suddenly ran in. She burst into tears upon seeing the sight. "Don't do it, Prince!" She screamed.

The Prince was hesitant, but realized it must be done. "I'm sorry Kaileena. I'm sorry to you Decquaris. You have suffered too much for one person. You had to be ashamed of the very thing that made you, you. But whether you want to admit it or not, you were afraid. And you fear drove you mad."

"NO! NO! NOTHING HAS DRIVEN ME MAD! FINE! FINE! SINCE THIS IS EVERYONE'S BELIEF! KILL ME! KILL ME NOW! PLEASE! I WANT TO DIE! IDDESERVE TO DIE! I'M A FREAK! A DISASTER! NO MAN SHOULD EVER LOVE A MAN THAT IS WHAT EVERYONE BELIEVES! NOW I CAN DIE PEACEFULLY AND BURN IN HELL LIKE I DERSERVE!"

Kaileena's tears intensified with every word the Prince couldn't take it anymore as he pushed the sword completely through. Ripping the poor man's body in half. Decquaris let out a small cry as he eyes bucked from the shock. Blood poured, and the two watched as he died.

Kaileena collapsed to the floor.

A/N: This was sad. I'm too tired to do a thorough spell check so if there are any mistakes. Sorry, and I also apologize for the long wait. I was sidetracked. Lastly, I have nothing against gays; it just seemed to fit the story. Nothing in this story affects my personal views. So there. Well, good night, I'm going to sleep now.