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.:Chapter Two:.

Minutes after the Necklace was placed on the Huntsmistress

Saldaken's sarcophagus began to shake violently. The heavy gold top started to rise ever so slowly. A tan hand flung the top off and a man sat up. His wrappings laid at his feet. He was muscular and tall, barely cramming into the small sarcophagus. He jumped out and looked around. His shirt was tinged with yellow and some decay. His breeches was torn. He had unkempt black hair with dark eyes. Someone had his necklace. He walked out of the museum, into the darkness.

Present Time

"So, let me get this straight." Marissa said. She was lounging in, what was usually Huntsmaster's chair, and curling her hair around her finger. "You want my help to kill two dragons." Huntsmaster nodded. Huntsgirl watched her intently. If she could become Huntsmistress, Rose could too. Marissa watched him for a minute, her eyes traveling up and down both their bodies then she kept her eyes on their eyes. Marissa smiled suddenly, sitting up straight.

"My dear Huntsmaster, how about you make me Huntsmistress and you two will be below me. Then I'll help you." She told them.

"No! I'm the Huntsmaster." He said quickly, standing stock still. Marissa's smile widened.

"I have the feeling that the only reason you are a Huntsmaster, is because your Huntsmaster died and no body was their to take the place. Expect for you. You were a dumb Huntsboy who knew he had no chance of killing a dragon. So, you needed a miracle. And one happened." She said slowly, getting up and going behind Huntsgirl. "This girl will never learn how to kill a dragon from you. She needs guidance. She needs someone who has killed a dragon before. She needs a womanly figure. Well, she needs me." Marissa finished, patting Rose on the shoulder. Huntsmaster's face was beat red and he was shaking uncontrollably.

"How did you... why... but..." Huntsmaster stuttered. Marissa smiled again. That deadly, toxic smile.

"Three things, Huntsmaster. One, your muscles. If you had killed a dragon, you would have the muscles to show it. Two, that dragon skull helmet is mine. Three, no real Huntsmaster would never ask someone, or a woman, for help. It would hurt their pride a bit, I would think." Marissa explained. "Now, Huntsmaster, give me my helmet, the staff, and I will get in to my attire." She added, holding out her hands.

"I did not say I was going to let you take my place, woman!" Huntsmaster growled dangerously. His eyes were nothing but slits. Suddenly, several Huntshadows appeared by Huntsmaster side, clutching his arms.

"Huntsmaster, do I have to make myself more clear?" Marissa asked him, raising an eyebrow. One of the Huntshadows, cracked it's knuckles. Huntsmaster looked helplessly.

"Okay. You can be Huntsmistress." He murmured. She took the helmet off and grabbed the staff. She walked off, dismissing the Huntshadows. Huntsgirl looked at her Huntsmaster. So, he wasn't what he said he was. She shook her head and waited patiently for Huntsmistress.

Her cape was longer than any cape should be, but it did not get in her way. She wore what Huntsmaster wore expect it was shorter and a bit older. And it had some symbols on it. A big H then some dragons, unicorns, men, and swords, spears, and daggers. "The Huntsclan family shield." Marissa answered.

"So, Huntsmistress, what are we going to do?" Huntsgirl asked.

"No, no, dear. Marissa, please. It's Rose, right? Yes, anyway, Huntsgirl, you are in a very special position. Did you know that a ton of Huntsboys and Huntsgirls wanted to be in the spot you are in right now?" Marissa told her, placing the helmet on her head. "Anyway, we are going to get a few things. Unicorn horn shreds, a phoenix feather, griffin feather, fairy dust, and dragon salvia." She said, looking at her nails.

"That's a lot. And it's going to be hard with that insolent dragon in our way." Huntsgirl told her.

"Actually, darling, it will be as easy as pie. But, first, I need to see what this buffoon has been teaching you." Marissa told Rose, indicating to the moping Huntsmaster. Rose walked forward and did her moves.

A little person appeared on Marissa's shoulder. It wore a red suit and a forked staff. Then on her other shoulder a person clad in white appeared with a halo and harp with wings. "Who are you?" Marissa and the person asked the person in white.

"I'm the good side of you, Marissa. Do you think it is nice to do what you are going to do to these poor people?" The person in white said. Marissa and the person in red gave her a skeptical look.

"No it's not nice. It's great." Marissa told it.

"But that's not fair!" The person in white squealed.

"Who said life was ever fair?" Marissa said, before flicking the person off her shoulder. The person disappeared. The person in red gave Marissa a high five before disappearing also. "Okay, Rose, stop! I'm going to have to teach you moves that will eliminate a dragon." Marissa said, pulling her sleeves up. This girl needed help. And fast.

What is Marissa planning to do? Review! This time, I have brownies. Or leftover cookies. Your choice.

Teenchic2004: So the plot thickens, and a teensy hint is in it. Here's your M&M cookies (Hands you a large plate of them.) Fresh. Actually, if I went to ALL the camps, it would be four weeks before I get to update! You make me blush a lot. (Hands you extra cookies. Don't tell!)

Goodybad: It is suppose to be Horror. She is suppose to be scary too. Kind of like my... never mind. (Hands you M&M cookies!)

CelloSolo2007: Wow. I didn't know he was capable. Then again, I kinda saw a good review for Dragon Steel from him. I don't hate him. Or her. He didn't give me a real bad review for Rainbow Dragon so I won't worry about it. (Hands you Chips Ahoy cookies.)

Worker72: Okay. I was kind thinking that too but oh well. Like my dad says to me, Start using your head for more than growing hair. (Hands you M&M cookies.)

LavenderPaw: Thank you. I hope i was getting better. Chapter Seven or whatever on Rainbow Dragon is up!