Ryu- Hey, I'm updating more than once this week.

White Dragon- Why

Ryu- Because I'm going to New York next... week... How are you talking to me?

White Dragon- Uh, telephone.

Ryu- I think you mean telekinesis.

XxXmaximuMrideRXxX - Oh, yay, we have a cheerleader.

wind-master-redmoon – I wouldn't call it a fortress, more like a secret base, but if there the same, then it's fine.

-Shioroi-chan – Heres another chapter.

yuki-nekolin – If it had been Tsuna, then you would have known immediately, and if you haven't finished that fanart, I have a deviant art, the link is on my profile. You can use it as a base, or something, but if you want to do it how you see her, then it's fine.

Tsuki no Akebono – You'll see, and it will all come to you when you find out.

HikariNoTenshi-San – You're right on the spot, and you'll have to wait to see if Dragon lives, or dies.

Death

Tsuna was currently running through the hallways, he didn't know his way around, but he could get Byakuran's scent. Which smelled surprisingly like flowers, and sweets.

While he was running, two blurs came rushing past, one black, and the other white. Tsuna had to stop to keep himself from spinning, but then he had to run again when Xanxus came charging his way.

"Out of my way runt, that mutt going to get some pay back." Xanxus said as he ran, he almost hit Tsuna, but suddenly Xanxus was on the ground, twitching.

"Don't even try to hurt Tsunayoshi." Hibari said as he lifted his tonfa to hit Xanxus.

"Ah, Hibari-san don't. We need to work together." Tsuna said.

"Fine, but the monkey will be bitten to death later." Hibari said.

"Hey! I'm no-oof!" Xanxus said as he was suddenly tackled.

When Tsuna looked closely, the person almost looked like Lambo, but that can't be possible. Lambo was five, not fifteen, but Tsuna was proven wrong, when there was a puff of smoke. When it cleared, Lambo replaced the older looking person.

'I'll ask later' Tsuna thought as his other pack members joined him.

So they began to the follow the scents of the zodiac members, but they really didn't need to because the hallway merged into one large hallway. So all they had to do was follow.

Soon, the end of the hallway was in sight, and as they got closer, the smell of rotting flesh and blood overwhelmed their senses. Tsuna's pack members covered their noses and mouth, the stench had been so strong, it was like they could taste it.

Xanxus' old group merely braved the stench. Tsuna assumed they were used to it. Soon, they reach the door. Tsuna could see dark blood stains on the door handles.

"Ugh, would it kill them to actually clean this place." Gokudera said.

"Actually it would. If they used water and improperly disposed of it, then the police might find it and use it as evidence." Mukuro said while fixing a makeshift bandage on Chrome's wrist, as she had been fumbling with it.

"Let's just go in, Dragon might need our help." Tsuna said as he put on his gloves, he didn't want to touch the blood, who knows where it came from.

When the doors were opened, the stench became stronger, by tenfold. Tears formed in Tsuna's eyes, both from the stench, and the thought that many lost their lives. Tsuna thought no more, he hardened his heart as best he could, and walked forward.

Tsuna looked forward, avoiding what lay to his sides. Possibly decaying bodies, whatever it was, he didn't want to find out. Though the room was dark, it was lit by a fiery glow. So Tsuna went to find the source, and was shocked at what he found.

Fires of different colors decorated the walls, and in the middle of it all, was Dragon. She was chained by her wrists and hung on a wooden post. He skin was severely cut on her arms, legs, face, and neck. Blood was trickling out of her mouth.

"Dragon!" Tsuna shouted as he made to run toward her, but a voice stopped him.

"Halt! You have no right to be in here." The owner of the voice walked out. It was a man in his late forties, he had gray hair, and what seemed like a scar, in the shape of a claw mark on his face.

"Well you have no right to do this to people." Yamamoto said.

"Of course I do. God created life so that it may die. People are born to die. Life's only meaning is death. So that is my right." The man said.

"No it's not. Life is to allow people to enjoy the world to it's fullest." Tsuna said.

"Hmph. As if your views matter. Byakuran!" The man said, then Byakuran came out of the shadows. "Remove the dragon spirit." He said.

"Fine, but first I want to talk to her." Byakuran said.

"Just do it. Your needs or wishes don't matter. Your existence is to me only." The man said. Byakuran growled.

"Lives aren't owned by anyone." Everyone turned their heads in time to see Dragon open her eyes, they saw piercing golden eyes. "It's true that after life is death, but sometimes there's life again." Dragon said.

"Byakuran!" The man shouted. Byakuran was about to protest.

"Just so you know, Byakuran. Once a dying will is given, it cannot be taken back. Not even by the giver. Dying wills are absolute." Dragon said.

Byakuran roared and plunged his clawed hand into Dragon's chest. Dragon coughed up blood. The chains broke, dropping her to the ground as Byakuran retracted his hand, a black flame in his hand. The marks on Dragon's arms disappeared. (1)

"Excellent. The dragon spirit is finally mine. Immortality is mine. Death is no longer my master." The man said as he snatched the flame from Byakuran hand.

"Now what?" Byakuran said.

"Now, you die." The man said as he slammed the flame to his chest, the flame disappeared. Moments later, a black dragon replaced him. The dragon slashed at Byakuran, causing him to go flying back. "HAHAHAHAHA! IT'S MINE. IT'S FINALLY MINE. DEATH NO LONGER RULES ME!" The dragon shouted.

"Byakuran-sama!" Irie shouted as he appeared from no where.

"Why did you do that, we were loyal to you." Dine said as he appeared also.

"Hmph, dead men have no rights." The dragon said as it blew black flames. Everyone had to dodge.

"Spirit." Tsuna whispered, and soon his form changed. Anyone who could also change followed after. Everyone else took out their weapons.

"Fools. You can't kill what is immortal." The dragon said as it lashed at them.

Tsuna crouched and then lunged. He sank his fangs as far as he could into the dragon's hide, but it was too rough, so the dragon flung him back. Blades didn't work either, and being a dragon, it's hide was very resistant to high temperatures of heat.

It seemed this battle was already lost, but then a fireball came flying and hitting the dragon. Successfully knocking it down. Then there was a loud screeching noise, similar to that of a hawk. Suddenly, a white fiery bird was now attacking the dragon.

"The phoenix." Byakuran suddenly said.

"How dare you attack an immortal!" The dragon shouted as it lashed out.

The phoenix dodged and flew backwards. "Dragons aren't immortal, they just age slower than humans." It said.

'That voice sounds familiar.' Tsuna thought.

"Then tell me why aren't I hurt, or dead yet." The dragon said. The phoenix stayed quite. "Hah, see I am-" The dragon said before being cut off.

"I'm am surprised you are alive, but you won't be for long. The flame is currently eating away at your insides, while healing the outside of you body." The form of the phoenix began changing. "In a couple of minutes, you will lose control when the flame has no more to eat." The phoenix changed into, Dragon!

"Dragon, you're alive!" Tsuna shouted.

Dragon gave a sad smile. "Not for long. The phoenix isn't my main flame. I'll die when I remove the dragon spirit." Dragon said.

"Hah. Even the mighty fall." The dragon said.

"You know, you shouldn't say that. Mr mighty dragon." Dragon said.

"I won't die, I am immor-" The dragon said before Dragon quickly changed into her phoenix form and plunged her talons into it's chest.

"The dragon and phoenix are nearly always seen together. The phoenix is able to quell the dragon's rage. The dragon is the king, and the phoenix is the queen." Dragon said as she pulled out, a white flame in her talons. "Even kings can be corrupted." Dragon said as she absorbed the white flame.

"NOOOOOOOO!" The dragon turned back into a man, and the man turned into ashes.

Dragon turned back to her human form and fell. Everyone rushed to her side, including the remaining zodiac members.

"Dragon." Tsuna said as he turned back into his human form.

"Don't worry Tsuna. Death is no longer the only meaning for life." Dragon said. Then she turned her head at Byakuran. "At least you found the phoenix." Dragon said.

"Who's not going to be a live anymore." Byakuran said.

Dragon gave a half hearted chuckle. "I only said to find the phoenix." Dragon said.

"But-

"Would you please release the flames. They need to be free." Dragon said. Byakuran nodded. Dragon turned her head toward Tsuna. "And don't forget to free all the prisoners." Dragon paused. "At least this death is better than the rest." Dragon said.

"Which is why being reincarnated is bad." Mukuro said.

"Which is why your a hypocrite. Oh well, it doesn't matter. This...is...nice...." Dragon said as her eyes began to close. After, her body turned to ash.

"Dragon. Dragon. Dragon!!!!!!!!!!" Tsuna yelled as his voice echoed in the hallways.

-TBC-

1. Refer back to chapter 13.

Ryu- Wow. The most detailed I've done.

Dragon- (On the tomb stone says- here lies Dragon, the dragon of the zodiac)

Ryu- Well, there will be at least two more chapters.