I gripped the dark me in my jaws, she had nowhere to go. I didn't know how this happened. I guess my constant fighting got through. My arms and legs held her so she couldn't get out. Blood was leaking into my mouth. I had second thoughts about killing her. But she isn't real. She isn't even me. She is a demon that looks like me. So, unlike the kind of person I really am, I crushed her throat in my teeth. She went limp, so I dropped her. She soon dissolved away in strands of shadows. Even though she was dead, the curse still lingered. Grangord is thanks to that. He changes the outside to make us more intimadating, and he then sends a demon to take over the mind, making him or her total evil. So I was still dark looking, but I could think clearly now. I guess this is a good thing. Grangord will still think I'm possessed, then I can make a quick escape with Blaze and Strat. I was locked away when I killed the evil me.

The cell grew light with the suns rays. I turned back to normal, scales, claws, horns, eyes, and all. I walked over to the corner to share the good news with Blaze. "Blaze, I have the best news!"

I heared him come over. "Me too!"

"I beat her! The evil that controls me!" I lowered my voise to a whisper.

"Oh," He lost some of the enthusiasm. "I'm almost there. Maybe tonight I'll win."

"I know you'll win." I reassured him.

"Good-day"

"Good-day" I said back. (well, I couldn't use good-night.) I went over to Strat. He seemed really excited. He looked as if he was going to exlode! "Umm... Did you beat the demon?"

"Yes! Yes I did!" He smiled proudly.

"That's awesome! As soon as Blaze beats his, we can make the escape!"

"Oh, yeah." He had a weird look on his face when I mentioned Blaze.

"Well, see you at night." I smiled at him.

"See you." He smiled back.

I tucked myself away in my corner for the day and difted to sleep.

I woke yet again to the footsteps of Grangord. Hopefully I only have to hear it one more time. He chuckled. I hated that laugh so much. I saw the cell get darker from the sun disappearing. I fell to the floor, like always. My scales turned black and my eyes red. My claws and horns grew sharper. I got up from the ground and looked at Strat. He didn't look as if he was possessed, that is good. I looked over to Blaze. He looked stressed. We walked out and followed Grangord to the training field. Me and Strat were to be partners. We took our places, the other dragons around us took theirs as well. Grangord started the battles. "Begin."

Me and Strat both charged at each other, but he was stronger and pushed me down. I let out a fierce snarl, got up, and threw fire at him. He jumped aside and ran to me. He swated me on my jaw, throwing me down again. I got up and bit him on his shoulder. He got free and flew away. I chased after him. We landed and exchanged blows. But we were stopped by Grangord. Only us. I got nervous for a minute, but I didn't show it. I tried to act like a murderous killer. So did Strat.

"You two seem a little off tonight. What's the problem?" He didn't have any expression on his face.

I was franticly searching for an excuse, but Strat thought of one first. "We wanted to save our power for the battle."

"There will be time for rest after you build up your strength. Get back to your battle." He looked at us for a while, then he went back to where he was before.

Then I heared something loud, like it was in pain. I looked over and saw that Blaze was making the noise. Blaze fell on the ground. I felt sick as I saw Grangord walk over to him. This couldn't be happening! Blaze picked the worst time to beat his demon. Blaze got back to his feet, but Grangord knocked him back down. He dragged him back in the castle by his tail. Every dragon stared at them as the disappeared inside. I heard some of the dragons talking and I couldn't help to overhear. "That happened to another dragon awhile ago. She was never seen again after that." I grew to a panic. I looked at Strat and he knew what I was thinking. I ran into the castle with Strat behind me. I hope Blaze is okay. I would never forgive myself if he died. This was all because of my plan!