to fully recharge. Dragon took a couple bites, and said "After that tumble we had eariler, I'm assuming you have a few questions to get off your chest..."

Ahriman's eyes glowed with a lust for power as he saw his blade. "Brilliant." he mused and gripped his new blade and showed it in the light as to bask in it's glory. "Wonderful trick." he smirked and the blade disappeared into feather that went back into his wing.


Neschume looked over at him. "Only a few. Who is this Zellion and why is he after you?" she asked and looked at him.

"Hold on...Keep it out. I'm not finished yet.." Zellion said "Take the blade, and cut your right paw..."

Dragon looked at Nescume as he sighed and said "This may sound hard to believe at first, but Zellion isn't a normal Niwa...He's in fact an angel who was banished from Heaven for trying to overthrow it...And he's after me because long ago, I was forced to make a deal with him; and I refused to continue my end of the 'deal' "..........

Ahriman pulled the sword back out and held it. He looked at Zellion as if he was crazy, but he did it anyway. He sliced his right paw, letting the blood linger on the blade and drip down to the hilt and onto the ground.

Nes didn't press the matter on what the deal was. "That's, a bit harsh." she frowned and shuffled her paws.

Zellion cut his right paw and gripped Ahriman's as if he were about to shake it. Mist began to form around their paws as it crept around the Niwa, changing him into his second form, forever removing his first form. Zellion grinned as he growled "We...Have...A DEAL!" Seconds later, the mist turned into black Hellfire and engulfed Ahriman. Zellion let out a manical laugh as the black fire transformed the Niwa. Half a minute later, what was once Ahriman now stood a creatue that looked exactly like Dragon's Demon-Wolf; only that this one was bigger in size and that it was made of black fire, as opposed to Dragon's white fire. Zellion smirked "Now that I have granted you Hell-powers, Ahriman, You need a name that will install fear and terror wherever you go....I shall dub thee....Viper...Yes..Viper.."...

Dragon paused for a moment as he looked into the skies. dragon said "Stars are beautiful things....So mysterious..I've heard tales about some kingdom that resides in the stars...But, because of Zellion, I'll never see it.."

Ahriman now formerly known as Viper smiled wickedly. He turned himself around, staring at his new features. "Perfect.." he smiled as he stared at his bat like wings. His teeth shown in a smile. "So, what's next?" he grinned, ready to show his new powers.


Neschume smiled, but it quickly turned to a frown of pain. "Ahh!" she let out as if she were being attacked. She clutched her chest. She hung her head down in agony as sharp pains jutted into her chest near her heart. She growled, heavily panting. Her eyes flicked to a dark purple, then back. The pain faded and she found herself lying on the ground, still writhing from the pain.

Zellion smiled from ear to ear , saying "Well, there are a few things you must know. One; you can run at astonishing speeds and can laep up to well over forty feet in the air. Two; When your power's at it's zenith, you could have enough strength to uproot huge oak trees if you wanted. But, there is a couple small catches; Although Black-Fire is the strongest possible Hellfire, it's also the most difficult to control...But given the fact that your transformation went smoothly, that shouldn't pose a problem..And Hell-powers have little-to-no effect on any type of sacred ground. This includes churches, burial grounds, monistairies..you understand." Zellion walked around the newly dubbed Viper and grinned "Now..to test out your power.." Zellion waved his paw...Then 10,000 imps appeared out of nowhere...

"NES!" Dragon said in shock as he went to see what was wrong with Nescheme. Dragon put his paw on her fur....And it burned him..Dragon realized something was very wrong..

Viper smiled wickedly. "Barely a challenge." he smiled and opened his wings wide, the Lunatic appearing in a black flame. He smiled and lifted in the air, then swopped down on the imps and stabbed the ground; also stabbing about 2 imps. Then a large black dome formed and hit all the imps, making them sizzle and turn into scorch heeps.


Nes growled in pain, still clutching her chest. "What's--arrh!--what's wrong with me?" she asked, grunting in pain. She howled in pain as the sharp pains came back making her twist and turn. A black flame appeared on her right arm and crawled itself up her it till the flame stopped at her shoulder, turning her arm ebony black. She growled, her muscles tensing so much they looked they'd pop. She panted, the pain disappearing and her head thudded on the ground. Her sides heaved up and down..

Zellion faintly grinned. He clapped his paws and said "Good, Viper...Good. Now that you've proven your strength, I have a mission for you...."

Dragon stared at the weird design on Neschume's arm. Dragon paused in horror; as he knew what it was. he rushed to a tree, and lifted a root; inside contained a vial of a clear, colorless liquid. Dragon rushed to Neschume and slowly poured it in her mouth. Minutes later, the mark on her arm began to fade away. Dragon cradled Neschume's head in his arms, saying "It's okay, Nes..It's okay..Everything will be alright.." Dragon knew what had happened. Someone tried to put a Death-Curse on Neschume, and Dragon had a very good idea who...

"And, what might that mission be?" he smirked.

Nes coughed when the liquid wet down, but her body soon relaxed. She opened her eyes and looked up at Dragon, a weak smile came across her muzzle. She swallowed, a shiver ran down her spine. She looked up at Dragon as he craddled her head in his arms. "Thanks.." she whispered. She was tired..and weak. She glanced at her arm that once had the mark. The mark had disappeared and she smiled smiled and she closed her eyes.

Zellion sat down as he explained "Across this land, there's a large village complete with a mountainous castle. The king has posession of an extermely powerful sword known as..Excaliber..Find and bring it to me. But before you do, wipe out every last man, woman, and child. You'll be surprised at what you and your sword can do...But remember, do not hesitate, and show no mercy!"

Dragon breathed a sigh a relief...Neschume would be alright. She just needed her rest now. Dragon started to slowly stroke Neschume's head as she began to relax.

"I'll get right on it." he smiled lustfully and opened his wings flew off. He stayed within hearing range incase he needed to add something. He didn't ask no questions why he wanted the sword, but he may be able to get it off his hands eaisly. He smield and disappeared into the clouds above.

Nes smiled, her eyes opened a bit, just to look at him. "What happen?" she whispered, her fur still hot from the "attack". She shivered in his arms as he held her. She sighed, her breath shaking. She thought she felt the pain return, but it was just her mind spinning from the recent events. She closed her eyes, just for a few minutes. While her eyes were closed she had a flash.

"Find Excalibur. Found on a mountainious castle. Kill all who abose you." Then she saw Viper soar through the sky.

She gasped a bit and opened her eyes. "Excalibur..Find Excalibur.." she whispered in a daze. "Someone is going after Excalibur." her voice sounded distant, and still weak.

"Excaliber..You'll be mine at last.." Zellion whispered to himself as he faded into mist...

Dragon looked at Neschume as she mentioned Excaliber. "Excaliber? Someone's going after Excaliber?!" He then thought to himself 'No....How could Zellion have found out about it's location?!' He then turned his head. He sensed another Demon-Wolf..."Zellion, you unholy monster..." Dragon growled. He hoisted Neschume on his back and went to the tree. He slowly put her down and said "Nes...I need you to stay here and rest..I'll be back" He then nuzzled her "I promise..." Dragon then turned into his Demon-Wolf form, spread out Bat-like Wings and jolted into the sky, ready to confront the new Demon-Wolf; Vindicator in his claw...

"No! I can't let you near that sword!" Dragon yelled back "I don't know what Zellion told you, but Excaliber isn't just another sword! You'd die the second you touch it!" Dragon looked at their weapons as he said "I don't understand why you had to sell your soul to him...Zellion's a cheat! He may have promised you the key to immortality now, but he'll do nothing but drag you straight to pain and suffering in the end!"

"I'd take that chance. And, don't you have something mroe to do, then block my way to get what I want? You know like, protect that girl of yours. My sister, Neschume?" he asked with a cocked brow, his wings flapped hard as he hovered in the sky.

Nes panted heavily. She looked up, sensing another Demon-Wolf.

Dragon glared at this Demon-Wolf. "Wait a minute! You're that stupid Niwa who chickened away from me a few nights ago, aren't you?" Dragon pointed and mockingly laughed at him "So, what brings you here? Up for another game for chicken?" Dragon then thought to himself 'so now I know who this is...I have to keep him diverted away from Nes and the sword!' Dragon continued mocking Ahriman/Viper "I don't have a clue as to what Zellion saw in you, unless it was some power-hungry doofus who could be expended at anytime!" Dragon pointed at The Lunatic and cawed "I'm not so sure about you, but that has to be the weirdest-looking TOOTHPICK I've ever seen!"

Neschume grunted and stood up. Her legs shook. She limped through the forest. She looked up, seeing parts of the two Demons; Dragon and Viper. She groaned, the pain starting again, but limped on through the forest. She could see Excaliber's holding place. If she could