"Black Wings"
By: Vanpi
Disclaimer: Unfortunately all of the characters here that are from Dragon Knights do not belong to me. A rare thing, but I'm using them at the moment to satisfy my always-twisting imagination. - Usually it only includes my characters but this time it spewed this up and I'm unfortunately only along for the ride.
Parings: None so fare, and I don't know what's going to happen down the road.
Notes: The sentences written in Italics are thoughts.
"Black Wings…"
Chapter 6
A Warning from Hell
"Shydeman!" Kharl spat as the demon laid his eyes on the Alchemist, giving the Renkin Wizard a slight smile.
" Ah! I noticed you've found you're little pet, did you not? I can tell by the fact that you have been drenched in his scent. You better watch it though because this little guy is mine." Shydeman calmly replied as Kharl stared into his eyes with two fires burning brightly inside the orbs. The demon then looked down at the weak creature in his arms and softly stroked the little guy.
" You know, I really don't care when you decide to go on a killing spree, but when you notice that one of my pets is involved you should know better then to tare him to shreds." The Renkin Wizard spat as he clenched his fists tighter at his side. Kharl noticed that Nadil's hit man clearly didn't give a damn by the slight grin that played its way across the older man's face.
" Well usually I would avoid certain tragedies, but this time he was in the way. On another note, how am I supposed to take a toy out of my pet's mouth after I said he could play with it? I'd get killed. Besides, I think my little Perish would be sad if I did something like that and we don't want that, now do we?" Shydeman replied softly as a look of utter disgust crawled across Kharl's face.
Severally disgusted by the last statement that one of the leaders of Nadil's army had just let ride on the air, Kharl slightly waved his hand up into the air. Within seconds Right Bird soared over-head and circled around the two entities before perching on his master's hand. With a flick of his wrist, the winged creature took flight again as it attempted to attack the silver-haired demon in front of them.
As Right Bird came into contacted with Shydeman, the demon held out his hand and a spark of blue energy burst forth, causing the little creature's black feathers to fly every where. The little creature went limp from the impact and Kharl dived for it as he plummeted to the ground.
As Kharl caught the winged creature, he held it close as they both landed on the ground. The little guy was now unconscious due to the impact that had just zapped his energy. At least it wasn't too severe that no more then a little needed rest would be able to restore him. As pissed as ever, Kharl glanced up at his opponent and met the taller man's eyes with more burning hatred then ever.
" My. You sure are disoriented today. All I did was come here to retrieve my pet and you're attacking me. If you knew better, you wouldn't be trying that right now because I know someone who's looking for you're little pet as well. If you keep on insisting that we fight with each other, I might just go and give my lord a hint as of where he can find his lost little toy." Shydeman said as he peered down at the man cradling his pet on the ground in front of him, a smile crawling across his beautiful face at the sight.
He then turned to leave, back into the forest of where he had emerged. As Kharl noticed the man turn around he tried to yell at him to wait, but he was to late. Shydeman had already vanished in a cloud of reddish-orange smoke right before the Alchemist's very eyes.
Feeling defeated, Kharl stood and began to make his way back to his castle. He needed to do something about this to make sure that he could have the upper hand, even if it was only for the time being.
/&/
In the depths of the Alchemist's castle the Renkin Wizard searched frantically for the softest collar he could find after leaving his Right Bird to rest upstairs. After a few minutes past he found what he had been looking for. There, on the damp, brick wall lay the velvet-like band that was hidden behind all of the others just seconds before. The collar itself was made of black leather that had been worn down over the years due to use. But this made it better then all the others due to the fact that the worn condition it was in made the material the softest of all. This made it feel as though it was more like velvet then leather at the touch.
" Perfect." Kharl thought to himself as he picked up the band and placed it into his coat pocket. He didn't want one of the newer collars due to the fact that they were always uncomfortable when first worn, especially when the little pet he had got it for was already uncomfortable enough as it was. He also didn't really want to put one on him in the first place, but now he had to after what had happened today.
Placing all of the other bands he had collected over the years back on the wall, the Alchemist turned and walked out of the supplies room. After Kharl reached the stairs at the end of the basement level, he began to climb them and disappeared into the shadows of the winding staircase.
When the Renkin Wizard reached the door to Rath's room he grabbed hold of the knob and gently turned it. As he quietly pushed the door open the man slowly stepped inside.
Kharl then noticed the sleeping figure of Rath still in bed to the left of him. The poor guy had been asleep for nearly two days now and hadn't stirred once since Kharl had found him in the forest. Sometimes the man would think the boy was having nightmares in the middle of the night because he would throw his head back and forth and slightly moan, before finally quieting down. But right now he lay quiet, resting calmly as if nothing had happened. He looked like a beautiful angel hidden under sheets of white at the moment, with black strands of his hair lying slightly against his flawless face.
Kharl slowly stepped forward, making his way to Rath's side. As he took each and every step the young man began to feel even worse about the aspect of having to place this thing around his wounded pet's neck. A slight frown then formed on the man's face at the thought.
Kneeling at Rath's side, Kharl lifted the boy up slightly and cradled him in his arms. Reaching into his coat pocket he then pulled out the velvet-soft collar. Regretting every passing second, Kharl quickly enchanted the piece of leather with a spell that wouldn't allow the one that were to wear it outside of the castle boundaries. An aura of red light then encircled itself around the band before vanishing. The young man then proceeded to gently place the collar around the sleeping boy's neck, taking caution as to not buckle the band to lightly. Then Kharl gently placed Rath back down on the bed and pulled the sheets back up to the Dragon Knight's shoulders, finishing his task at hand.
He then stood and turned to leave when he noticed the sight of the window to his right. When he glanced over to take a look out the window a wondrous sight glanced back. Beautiful shades of blue and purple danced across the sky over the silhouette of the mountains covered with moss and trees in the background. Before the mountain stood various pine trees and maple that were scattered across the landscape. A pond fed by a stream and waterfall from the mountain lay in the middle of Kharl's garden, over-looking the castle walls with various shades of rose bushes and plants around it. The water of the pond glistened against the midday sky and was teaming with life, giving the place a sense of mystic aura that arose and mixed in the air.
Kharl thought this was an absolutely wonderful sight and he marveled for a moment at the thought of how well he had raised his garden to blend right in with the landscape around it. The only thing it was missing was the fairies that hung out in the forests on the outskirts of Draqueen, dancing on the petals of flowers, leaves, and sparkling waters. The only thing that kept them from here was the fact that this was Dusis, the land of demons and home to the Demon Lord, Nadil. If they were to wander here they would surely be killed or used as weapons against the Dragon Clan.
Kharl then turned around as he picked up the hint that Gil must have started dinner, causing him to lift his gaze away from the window. The smell of freshly cooked meat, mixed with various herbs was churning in the air and the Alchemist could tell that he was going to enjoy his meal tonight. Walking to the door and opening it, the slender man walked out into the hallway. After shutting the wooden door to the room behind him, Kharl walked down the hallway and made his way to the kitchen where he was sure to find his dinner.
/&/
Back in the room the young boy's eyes opened and starred upwards towards the ceiling. The young Dragon Knight then realized after a few moments that he no longer was in the forest of Kainaldia hidden under the bush by some boulders he had crawled under. Instead he was in a room with sheets placed over him. Someone must have brought him here because he no longer wore his trench coat and shirt, but had been placed in someone's white T-shirt.
" Where the hell am I? Who has brought me here and for what?" Where the thoughts that rushed through Rath's mind at the first glance of his surroundings.
He was scared and not knowing what to do, the poor boy flung him self into a sitting position. As he did so, severe pain shot across his side, causing him to whimper in protest as he sunk back down into the bed sheets.
Fully unaware as to whom he was and what was going on, Rath once again fell into an unconscious state due to the immense pain ravaging his body. As he slept, the moonlight made its way into his room and cast its spell on everything in sight. Then it finally allowed the place to disappear in shadow.
"To be continued in chapter seven..."
An: Well, Rath is awake! Yay! Well he was...but now he passed out again, the poor guy. But there's good news because he shall awaken once again in the next chapter. Plus, I wonder what's going to happen when he meets the guys that have been taking care of him...oh, dune, dune, dune. If you want to find out you're going to have to wait until the next chapter is posted. Other then that, please tell me what you think . Also, if you have any recommendations for other good fan fictions please tell me because I like to read as well and not just write.