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A/N: Thank you for reviewing people! I'm going to aim for this chapter to have some intense moments.

Chapter 8

Lykaon raised his head and growled. He had taken control of a big demon wolf pack, but now he sensed that something was entirely wrong with the demon world. Sure it was green and full of life now, but something was.....off. His mate, Anh, walked over to him and nuzzled his neck.

"Ly, whats wrong?"

"I don't know. Something is off." Anh looked up at the sky and whined.

"You're right. Something's not right. Do you think something is going on with the dragon demons?"

"Probably."

"Are you going to help them?"

"Only if they need me. But I'd prefer to stay here so I can get this pack on the right track."

"We are on the right track now that you've returned."

"Anh..." Lykaon returned her nuzzle and sighed. 'I'm sure that Mordecai is involved with whatever is happening.'

~Alagaesia~

Mordecai swung his head around to glance towards the west. Something was coming from that direction. Right as he was about to warn Arian, something slammed into him, causing him to crash into the trees, which fell over instantly. Standing up slowly, he shook himself and looked at his attacker, but his eyes widened in horror. It was Alliane....with Nicolae on her back.

"Hello Mordecai. Do you like my new mount?" Snarling, he lunged for Nicolae's throat, but Alliane tackled him down.

"Mordecai!" Arian landed behind Alliane and snarled dangerously. Nicolae laughed at the situation and slowly nodded his head. Mordecai glanced at Arian's back and saw his family staring in horror at what was happening.

"Arian take Sapphire and Aiden and get out of here!"

'What about you?'

"I'll be fine. Now GO!!" Mordecai bucked himself upwards, which was difficult since he was on his back, and slowly got to his feet. Arian was already flying off back towards Ellesmera. Facing his daughter and Nicolae, Mordecai felt like he was being torn into two. He wanted his family to be happy and save...not to mention the other half, his loyalty to the dragon demons. 'What I don't understand is why did Nicolae allow Arian to leave like that?...Wait a minute...Does he know that I'm the dragon demon king?'

"I'm pretty sure that by now you're wondering what my motives are. But lets face it Mordecai, I could never beat you in a fair fight. Not to mention I gained an ally from your race. Oh and no need to thank me. I told her the entire truth." Mordecai felt his heart jolt and he turned back into his human form.

"What truth?"

"The truth about the dragon demons." Mordecai narrowed his eyes, feeling that his anger was boiling up he narrowed his eyes.

"I don't believe that you would know the entire truth about my kind."

"Oh but you aren't full dragon demon. You also have elfin blood, you can't forget about that now. Alliane here, I'm pretty sure her feelings towards you haven't changed at all. Alliane?" She only shook her head and snarled at him. Mordecai softened his gaze at his daughter.

"Alliane there is one thing he probably lied to you about....hell, he probably lied about everything. I can only hope that you believe me on this one. Whatever he said about dragon demons being vicious brutes is not true." Alliane looked into his eyes and glared.

"I do not believe that." The five words burned through Mordecai's heart and soul. He felt as if his entire life was burning down slowly...piece by piece. The wind blew slowly, but he didn't feel its bitterness.

"Alliane....I only wish you could've known what life is truly like in the demon world.....If only you'd have experienced it first hand like your mother did when we first met."

~Flashback~

Mordecai watched the DragonRider closely as he led her through the castle. She was staring in awe at everything. The portraits/paintings, the designs, everything that caught her eyes!

"You know you amaze me."

"Huh? I do?" Mordecai chuckled.

"Yes. Very. The simplest things here in my world has your attention. But believe me, the truly wonderful things aren't inside, but they are outside."

"Really?"

"Yes. The demons that reside in this world are what keep it together. Without us there would be no demon world." He looked at Sapphire and he was surprised to see her staring in awe....at him. He smirked.

"Examining the way my body is outlined? Have you reconsidered my earlier offer?" He saw her blush like a ripe tomato and had to hold in his laughter.

"You weren't joking about that! Who knew dragon demons were so perverted!" She turned away from him in anger.

"Relax. I was just joking. I couldn't help but say that when you were staring in awe at me. If I may so boldy ask, but why were you staring at me?"

"I was wondering why do you look like you're about to die?" Mordecai stiffened slightly.

"I will tell you that some other time."

~End Flashback~

"No matter what you showed me, I'd still hate you!"

"Why do you hate me?" He asked softly.

"You were never there! You were always in the demon world, training with Aiden, while mother and I were left in Ellesmera. You probably have no idea how sad she's been since 5 years ago!" Mordecai looked away from his daughter.

"I can't argue with you Alliane. But just listen to me. Nicolae is lying about whatever he told you about the dragon demons!"

"Oh really? You want to tell me that the dragon demons never went to war against the DragonRiders?" Mordecai froze and his heart froze again. Nicolae told her the truth about that? Why? And then it made sense. 'Oh god...He wants to start another major war. But this time the dragon demons against all of Alagaesia!' Narrowing his eyes, he looked right at Nicolae.

"It makes sense now. Why you didn't go after Arian."

"Oh really? Tell me what you think is the reason." Mordecai glared at him, feeling a spark of his former glory return.

"I don't think, I know. You want to start a vicious battle. The dragon demons against all of Alagaesia."

"Close. But you have it backwards. I want to turn all of Alagaesia against the dragon demons, convince Eragon and the elves that dragon demons should stay in the demon world, and then you guys would be forced to stay in the demon world forever. Cause quite frankly, you male dragon demons piss me off." Mordecai turned into his demon form and snarled loudly.

"So sorry that we piss you off, but quite frankly YOU piss us off too. Forgive me Alliane, but I have to do this." Lunging forward, he sunk his teeth into Alliane's neck and forced her to the ground. She roared in agony when he wouldn't let go. 'Forgive me Sapphire, but I might have to kill Alliane in order to stop a battle from happening.' His eyes widened when he felt something enter his side, before shrieking in pain. Releasing Alliane, Mordecai backed away and saw a sword sticking out his side. Roaring, he used his jaws to take it out and tossed it to the ground. Glaring, he turned to Nicolae, who was smirking.

"You see Alliane ALL dragon demons are vicious brutes. Your father is no exception, even with his elfin blood." Turning back into a human, Mordecai ran forward and tackled Nicolae.

"Dragon demons are NOT vicious!" As he was about to punch him again, Alliane used her head to shove her father off of Nicolae. Scrambling to his feet, Mordecai groaned from the pain, and realized he was only an inch away from the edge of a cliff. Alliane stood in front of him now and he looked up at her. His dark blue eyes showing no emotion. Alliane just growled softly, before using her tail to make him fall backwards and down the cliff. As he fell Mordecai thought about transforming, but decided against it. 'Alliane please realize soon that you are making the biggest mistake of your life.' And then.......

He was cold.

All right review! Sorry for the cliff hanger at the end AND for the long wait for the update! I had a horrible case of writers block but I was finally able to update! I will not reveal if Mordecai lives or not. That'll be for you (as the reviewers) to decide. Review or I WILL get nasty.