The group crouched atop the outcrop, staring at the beast sleeping in the center of a field of purple and black cactus-like plants. The eyes were closed and it snored slightly, claws twitching. Black Star tried to hide his smirk, "That's what we have to kill? It's so small, I thought a dragon would be bigger than that."

"He may be small but he's a hunting dragon, he has to be light and fast. He'lll be able to dodge a good few attacks if you aren't quick. Fighting this kind you have to rely on speed and intellect rather than brute force." Ryuu glared at Black Star.

"Ryuu, if you've fought this kind before, then why do you need us?" Kid asked. Ryuu started to fidget.

"Well two reasons, one you guys will have to destroy that machine of his and second I already told you where I was going so I couldn't leave you there. After all your the first people he'll question when he realizes I planted a bomb in the Death Room." Ryuu stated in a somewhat proud yet some what ashamed tone.

"YOU WHAT?" Everyone, except Sirius, screamed.


(The Death Room)

"Sorry Shinigami-sama, we didn't catch them before they left." Stein reported. Spirit was panicing and rambling about Maka, so he was Shinigami Chopped.

"It's fine, they're gone now..."Shinigami trailed off, getting really quiet.

"Your going to punish them when they get back, aren't you?"

"Yes, yes, now please be quiet...What is that ticking...oh, no"

"Wha-"

BOOM!

The doors of the Death Room flew off and the students walking by barely dodged in time.


(Back with Ryuu)

The dragon slowly lifted his head and stared in their direction. "Should we attack it?" Maka asked. Ryuu shook her head.

"His third eyelid is still closed, he's going back to sleep soon." As if on que, the dragon layed his head back down and closed it's eyes again."That was close, but from now on please be quiet and follow me. This ledge gets very narrow up ahead."

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Sorry It's so short! I'll make it longer next time!