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oh, i see. well, i have more.

the young dragons were racing towards the temple, when Goldheart noticed something on the ground. he got a closer look, and then gasped in horror.

"what is it?" Inferno asked when he saw Goldheart stop.

"look........" Goldheart muttered. Inferno looked down, and then gasped.

"oh no........." he whispered.

"what is it?" Flare asked, looking at them.

"what's going on? what's the hold up?" Artica called. Inferno flew over to the girls with a sad look on his face.

"Inferno, what is it?" Flare asked. her voice was softer now.

"i'm sorry........" he said, softly. ".........i'm really sorry...........your mom..........." he muttered. his voice breaking at the end. the girls' eyes widened.

"no........" Flare muttered, a tear rolled down her cheek. Artica was silent.

"she's over here.........." Goldheart muttered. he then started flying towards the ground. the girls looked down, and saw her.

"no.............." Flare cired. she then followed Goldheart. Inferno looked at Artica. then Artica raced to the ground, and landed beside her mom. the others soon landed beside her. they saw the dagger lodged deep into the body. blood had spilled everywhere. "no..........!" Flare cried out, tears streaming down her face. Artica stared at the body in silence. she felt her heart sink. she felt as though she couldn't breathe. she soon began to shake her head, and slowly back away from the body. Flare layed down by the body, tears streaming down her face. Goldheart quietly sat beside with a sad expression. a tear rolled down his cheek. Artica continued to back away, and soon turned away from the body.

"Artica........." Inferno said softly, as he walked up to her. Artica turned away from him, trying to hide her tears. Inferno was filled with greif. not just for the death of Soulwing, but for Artica and Flare. he could feel his heart sink as he watched Artica break out in tears. he then walked up to her, and sat down beside her. he wrapped a wing around her, and used his paw to wipe away her tears. Artica leaned closer to him, placing her head on his shoulder. tears streamed down her face, and landed on his body. "........i'm sorry........" Inferno whispered softly. then he kissed her forehead.

So sad but still cute at the ending.

yeah. ok, i have more.

Goldrune was flying towards the temple, and has just flown over the children. she hadn't noticed them, and continued flying towards the temple. when she got there, it was a disaster. she landed in the plaza with dead bodies all around her, both of the enemy and of gold dragons. the temple had been destoryed, most of it burned to the ground. Goldrune quickly looked around for any suriviors, but so far, had found no one. she surveyed the area, and spotted a golden tail sticking out of a pile of rubble. she quickly hurried over to the pile of rubble, and began removing the pieces. she soon saw a large familiar-looking male laying motionless.

"no........oh no..........Goldscale......." she muttered. then his tail twitched. Goldrune suddenly felt a bit of hope. ".........Goldscale......?" she asked, softly. then he coughed, and his eyes opened slightly. "........Goldscale.......! are you ok.......?" she asked, worriedly. the old dragon barely lifted his head, and looked up at his beloved.

"...............Goldrune..............." he muttered, weakly. ".................the children...............?" he coughed.

"they're fine. they were on thier way here. though, i have not seen them since they escaped my grasp. but how are you? are you alright?"

".....................i'll live..........." he muttered.

"what about the others? the battle? what happened?"

".............the battle....................no.................no one..............no winner.............."

"no one won? did anyone else survive?" she asked. Goldscale coughed as he shoke his head.

"only.............Anyanca..............got away...............she.................went after.................you........"

"she went after--where is she now?"

"............gone............long gone........."

"what about Soulwing? what happened to her?"

"she.............she went............after her........."

"she went after Anyanca? oh no......the poor dear is too weak to fight her.......do you know what happened......?" she asked. Goldscale shook his head.

"find............the children..........make sure...............they are alright.............teach them............train them..............look after them............prepare them..............the prophecy............must.............come true..........." he coughed.

"but what about you?"

"don't worry.............about me..............find..........the children.............they must..............be ready............."

"i can't just leave you here."

"....................you must............." he muttered. Goldrune thought for a moment.

"if i must leave you here, then i shall return. i will bring the children back here."

"..............hurry..............go.................find them............." he muttered, weakly. then Goldrune got up, and started to walk away. she looked back to see Goldscale lay his head back on the ground. then Goldrune flapped her wings, and flew away.

That is sad. However, how did milions of dragons and dreadwings die in a matter of minutes?

yeah what a sad chapter. but man I feel sorry for flare and artica.

yeah, it is sad. here's the next part.

Artica and Flare continued to cry as they sat beside thier mother. Inferno and Goldheart sat beside them, doing thier best to comfort them with tears in thier eyes. then as the girls cried, they each began to glow. Artica glowed blue while Flare glowed red. Goldheart and Inferno looked at the girls.

"oh no........not again......." Inferno muttered.

"uh........Inferno........what do we do.......? they're both glowing........!" Goldheart asked.

"well, we have to get them to stop.........you know what happens when Artica glows........"

"yeah, i remember.........but what about Flare......? is she the same way.......?"

"i don't know.............i don't know............but we have to do something.........fast........."

"but what.......?"

"um..............uh...............well.........i have one idea........."

"what is it.....?"

"well, it may not be a good idea......."

"yeah, but it's something........so, what is it........?"

"uh..........just...........just watch..........you'll get the idea........." Inferno muttered. then he faced Artica, and kissed her. it wasn't too long before Artica stopped glowing. then Goldheart looked at Flare, who was still glowing and crying.

"oh boy........" he muttered, knowing what he would have to do. then he took a deep breath, and then leaned over to kiss Flare. it didn't take long for Flare to stop glowing, and then she pushed Goldheart away. a shocked look was on her face.

"Goldheart, what are you doing?!" she asked. tears still dripped down her face. Inferno and Artica looked over at them.

"what happened?" Artica asked.

"he kissed me!"

"i.........uh..............um............i............can explain............" Goldheart muttered.

"well, this should be intresting......" Artica muttered.

"well?" Flare asked.

"um..............uh................it was Inferno's idea!" Goldheart blurted out. the girls stared at Inferno in shock.

"what?!" they both asked.

"uh............you see, uh..............." Inferno muttered.

"what is going on here?!" Flare asked.

"well...............you're not glowing anymore............" Goldheart mumbled.

"what?" Flare asked.

"uh.........nothing........"

"no, you said something. what was it?" she asked. Artica and Inferno looked at him.

"um.................uh.................i said..............uh...........i said............that......you're not glowing anymore.........." he muttered.

"what? i was......... glowing?" Flare asked, surprised.

"yeah..............Artica was too.........." he said.

"i glowed too?" Artica asked.

"yeah, you both were glowing while you cried." Inferno said.

"so you guys kissed us to get us to stop glowing?" Artica asked.

"yeah, pretty much..." Inferno muttered. Flare looked at Goldheart.

"oh...........sorry........" she muttered.

"that's ok. i understand." he said.

"so...........what do we do now...........? i mean........about Mom.....?" Flare muttered as tears rolled down her cheeks.

"what do you mean? it's clear what we have to do. we have to kill the monster that did this to her." Artica said, with a bit of anger in her voice. Flare wiped away her tears, and looked at her.

"you're right..." she said, with a bit of anger in her voice. then they looked at the guys.

"are you with us?" Artica asked.

"let's do it." Inferno said.

"i'll go too." Goldheart said.

"good. let's go." Artica said. then they flew off towards Anyanca's lair.

Haha, awkward! Good chapter.

Edit: This proves that kissing can solve all our problems.

yeah, i meant for that to be a bit funny. the next part will come shortly.

Goldrune flew over the land, searching for the young dragons. she soon spotted a body on the ground. she then landed near the body. she was filled with greif when she saw who it was.

"Soulwing........." she whispered. she saw the dagger peirced through her heart. "......oh, dear..........the poor thing.........and poor Artica and Flare...........i wonder..........if they found her..........." she said. she looked around, and saw small footprints on the ground. "......so they were here..........they must be devastated.........." she said. then she looked off into the distance. "......Anyanca's lair isn't too far from here..........that's probally where they're headed..........i must hurry........." she said. then she spread her wings, and was about to take flight when she heard something.

"..........Goldrune............" a male voice muttered. she folded her wings back as she turned around.

"Goldscale!" she said, surprised. the old dragon stood before her. he could barely stand. his legs trembled, there were cuts and bruises all over his body, his wings were torn, and his tail drooped to the ground. his head was hung low, and he breathed heavily. Goldrune rushed to his side, and held him steady. "are you alright?" she asked, concerned.

"i am alive.........." he answered, weakly.

"why did you come out here? you are still very weak."

"Goldrune.........i realized something........after you left............i wanted to help..........i want.........to help the children.........."

"i know, Goldscale, but you really shouldn't be here. you should be resting now."

"nonsense............i feel fine..........and we must hurry to Anyanca's lair............the children will need our help.........."

"you're not going there. you need to rest."

"Goldrune, don't try to talk me out of it..............you know as well as i that once i have made up my mind............there is no changing it.........."

"you stubborn old fool, you can't go to her lair like this."

"your right, i could get my armor for protection."

"that isn't what i meant, and you know it."

"Goldrune............i have already lost the battle.........and the lives of the other elders..........we can not lose the children as well......."

"i know. that's why i'm going after them, alone. you will wait here, and rest. i will return once i find them."

"i know what i said earlier, but i refuse to sit and do nothing now............i must help........somehow.........."

"you will be helping. by you staying here and resting, i won't have to worry about you quite as much. with you there, i would worry too much about you to focus on helping the children."

"surely there is something else i can do........"

"there is, but for right now, that does not involve traveling or fighting. you are too weak to go anywhere right now." she said. then Goldscale took a few steps forward, and then stood tall with his head held high.

"Goldrune, i am stronger than you think.........if i feel weak, i can teleport back here.......but i will be of some help......"

"Goldscale, no. you can't go there. what if something happens to you before you can escape? what if you get too weak to teleport?"

"something is always happening, Goldrune...........if it comes down to that........i am certain you and the children will not allow me to get any weaker than i am now...........now, we must hurry..........the children will need us........." he muttered. then Goldrune walked up to him.

"alright, fine. i will allow you to come with me, but you must promise me you'll be careful. at the first sign of danger, i want you out of there, do you understand?" she said. Goldscale looked at her, and cracked a smile.

"alright.....if it will make you feel better, i promise.....now, let's make haste to her lair..." he said. then he spread his wings, and started flying. Goldrune flew after him. Goldscale flew awkardly, and struggled to stay in the air.

"are you sure you can even make it to the mountain?" she asked, worriedly. then Goldscale flapped harder, and started to fly straight.

"of course i can......it may take a little more effort than usual.......but surely i will make it....." he said with confidence. then they flew towards Anyanca's lair.

I realy like Goldscale. He is a brave man..dragon indeed I fear for his soul though.

yeah, he's brave. and stubborn. ok, time for the next part.

it wasn't long before the young dragons landed outside Anyanca's lair. they gazed up at the mountain, and then looked around at the statues.

"ok, enough sight-seeing, let's go already." Artica insisted. the four of them then apporached the entrance. Inferno walked up to the doulbe-doors, and tried to open them.

"uh, slight problem there, Artica. the doors are locked tight." he said.

"what? i don't remember them being locked before." Goldheart said.

"nevermind that, just make a hole in it, we don't have all day." Artica said.

"it's not that simple. the doors are thick, and made of iron." Inferno said.

"do i have to do everything around here?" Artica muttered as she walked up to the doors. she then breathed ice on the doors, freezing them solid. "now watch and learn." she said. then she swung around, and hit the doors with her tail. they then shattered to a million pieces. she then turned to face the others. "and that's how you make your own entrance." she said. the others stood there quietly. "don't just stand there! let's go!" Artica ordered. then she rushed inside. the others glanced at each other.

"does anyone think that Artica is acting a little.......odd?" Goldheart asked.

"for her, no." Flare said.

"look, guys, let's just go." Inferno said. then they walked in after her. they found Artica standing at a door at the end of a long hallway. they walked up to her, and Artica appeared to be mad.

"what took you guys so long? we have work to do." she said.

"Artica, you're being bossy." Goldheart said.

"and it's a good thing too, because if i wasn't, we'd still be stuck outside."

"look, Artica, i want to avenge Mom's death as bad as you do, but you don't have to be so mean and bossy about it." Flare said.

"well, someone has to be like that, because it's the only way we're going to get to Anyanca."

"well, you could try being a little nicer sometimes." Goldheart said.

"guys, just let it go, ok?" Inferno muttered. then he walked over to Artica.

"Inferno, can't you see that she's being too bossy?" Flare asked him.

"to be honest, not really. we should keep moving." he said. then he opened the door, and kept going.

"looks like Inferno is on my side." Artica said before walking after him.

"because he's the only one that can tolerate her." Flare muttered.

"she is being way too mean and bossy."

"which actually isn't any diffrent from normal."

"yeah. so, you want to go after them?"

"not really. you?"

"not when she's like that, no."

"ok. so, let's go a diffrent way."

"what? you think we should?"

"why not? it's not she'll miss us."

"that's true. but what about Inferno?"

"hey, if he can stand being around her, then let him go."

"well, alright. then let's go." he said. then they walked back down the hallway.

meanwhile, Artica and Inferno were walking down the hallway. then Inferno looked back, and noticed that Flare and Goldheart wern't following them. then he stopped walking. Artica stopped, and looked at him.

"why did you stop?" Artica asked as if he wasn't suppose to. he looked at her.

"the others arn't following us anymore." he said.

"well, then good ridence." she said before turning back around.

"Artica, what is with you?" he asked. then Artica turned back around.

"what?" she asked.

"you're acting........like you did before..."

"and that's a problem?"

"to some, yes."

"and you have a problem with me being mean and bossy?"

"i didn't say that."

"no, but you implied it. you brought it up. look, if you agree with them, then you can go back, and i'll go alone."

"i didn't say i agreed with them. and i didn't say i wanted to go with them. and i'm certainly not letting you go alone."

"then don't bring that up. just shut up, and keep going."

"don't tell me to shut up."

"oh, so you do have a problem with me being bossy."

"i didn't say that, alright? i just--oh, nevermind."

"no. what is it?"

"you know, maybe the others are right. i liked you better before. you were being nicer then. you may have been acting, but at least you wern't bossy."

"fine. if you don't like being around me, then go. i don't need you to help me."

"no. i--i'm not leaving."

"why not? you said you don't like the way i act, so why stick around?"
"because you can't do this alone."

"oh, i see. you think i'm weak. poor little Artica can't take care of herself."
"i didn't say that."

"but you implied it. you don't like the way i act, but you won't leave because you think i'm weak. well, i don't need, or want your help." she said in a bitter tone. then she started to walk away.

"well, wheather you like it, or not, i'm coming with you." he said. then he followed her down the hallway.

I like how childish they are. " "look, Artica, i want to avenge Mom's death as bad as you do, but you don't have to be so mean and bossy about it." Flare said. "

Was my favorite thing in that chapter. I laughed. I dont know what it is by I find all the kid character so adorable!

yeah, i know hey, they're kids, they have a right to act that way. that will probally be the last part for tonight. my dad wants me offline soon.

hahaha nice chapters you have good character communiction between them I like that cynder09.

nothing is gonna stop you from writing huh?

nope. i also have ideas for a 5th story after i finish my fourth Fireflight story.
i'm glad you guys are enjoying my story. i'll post more soon.

yeah its great i like it cynder 09.

I want more! I find this story realy interesting yet very cute.

Goldrune soon landed outside Anyanca's lair. then she heard a thud behind her. she turned around to see Goldscale getting up from the ground.

"are you ok?" she asked as she rushed over to help him up.

"i'm fine........it's my landing that isn't......." he said between breaths.

"i told you not to come. you should be resting."

"Goldrune, i'm fine........i'm just a little rusty on my landings......"

"more like, your wings are. oh, look at them. they're shredded, and have many holes in them. how you managed to make it here in one peice, i'll never know."

"eh, a few battle scars. i've been through worse."

"indeed you have, but that was the past. you were younger and stronger then. you had more energy."

"Goldrune, i assure you, i am just as capable in battle now as i was then. plus, i am wiser now." he said. Goldrune sighed.

"i still think you should be resting. but i know you won't, so let's hurry up and find them so we can leave. i don't like you being here when you're weak."

"Goldrune, for the last time, i'm fine. but we do have to hurry. those young dragons will get themselves into trouble."

"they're not the only ones." Goldrune cracked a smile. then she walked inside. Goldscale smiled before following her. they then found themselves in a hallway that spilt two ways. Goldrune looked both ways, and then looked back at Goldscale. "which way do you think they went?" she asked him. Goldscale quickly looked both ways. then he looked at Goldrune.

"there is no way of knowing without choosing a path. to be sure, it would be good to split up." he said, sounding a bit doubtful.

"split up?" Goldrune asked, worriedly. "no. it's out of the question. you are to weak to continue on your own." she said, sternly.

"Goldrune......" he said softly as he walked up to her. "i will be fine. it is the children i am worried about."

"i know. i am worried about them too, but i am also worried about you, Goldscale. you shouldn't be wandering around on your own right now. you're too weak."

"yes, i know you are worried, Goldrune, and i understand that. but we don't know which way the children went. the logical solution would be to split up."

"yes, i know. but what if something happens? you could run into danger. what if it happens to be Anyanca? could you really face her and live in this condition?" she asked, worriedly.

"if i run into danger, i'll teleport to safety. i will try my best not to fight, unless there is no choice."

"that's what i'm afraid of. you may have to fight. and the chance of you losing is greater now."

"if it comes down to that, then i will let you know through telepathy. then it will be easy for you to teleport yourself to me."

"yes, that is true. however, then we would both be in danger, and no one would be searching for the children." she said. Goldscale sighed. then he looked into her eyes.

"then tell me what you want me to say or do. because apparently my ideas are not good enough."

"i would like for you be home safe, resting."

"then maybe i should leave. if it worries you that much, then maybe i should just go." he said. then she sighed.

"Goldscale............i already said you could come.......just.....just stay with me, otherwise i'll worry more than i already am..."

"alright. then which way do you suggest we should go?" he asked. then Goldrune glanced in both directions.

"i think we should go right."

"then the right it is." he said, confidently. then they walked down the right hallway.

I am going to lol if the children went down the left..wait..maybe they split as well!

the kids did split up, remember? Goldheart and Flare went a diffrent way because of Artica's behavior.

Thats right! I feel stupid now.. Either way go on with the story!

ok, next part coming up.

Goldheart and Flare were walking down the hallway in silence. it was dark, and they could hardly see where they were going.

"you know, it's really quiet without Artica..." Flare said, breaking the ice.

"yeah, i know. so, you thinking of heading back?" he asked.

"no! of course not." Flare replied, quickly. "i was just saying that i'm not use to someone not complaining."

"well, i guess i could start complaining..." Goldheart offered.

"that's not exactly what i meant. it's just--it just seems kinda wierd without Artica, you know?"

"yeah, i guess." he said, sounding a bit unhappy about it."

"what?" Flare asked, curiously.

"oh, nothing. i was just remembering how often Artica and Inferno would fight."

"they fought alot, huh? any reason why?" she asked, sounding the least bit surprised.

"not as far as i can tell. she always seemed to get mad for no aparent reason, and then they'd just start yelling."

"hmm. sounds like Artica. when she's acting like a jerk, it's kinda hard not to start a fight with her."

"you sound as if you've fought with her a lot."

"well, we're sisters, it's only natural." Flare said. then she suddenly stopped, and looked around, cautiously. Goldheart stopped, and looked at her.

"what?" he asked.

"did you hear that?" she asked, lowering her voice.

"no. what was it?" he asked, also lowering his voice. Flare looked back, and lowered her head. she growled quietly.

"i heard footsteps." she said. Goldheart looked back as well.
"i don't hear anything." he said.

"shhhh....." Flare whispered. she then slowly and quietly walked forward, ready to pounce. then they could hear the sound of footsteps coming towards them. Flare stopped, and growled quietly. then she suddenly leaped into the darkness. she then was out of Goldheart's sight. he then heard a shocked roar, followed by an angry growl.

"Flare? Flare? are you ok?" he whispered loudly. then she suddenly walked up to him from the darkness.

"Goldheart, come on!" she said, excitedly. she then grabbed his paw, and led him into the darkness. he saw what she was happy about.

"Mom? Dad?" Goldheart asked, a bit surprised to see them.

"Goldheart! you're alright!" Goldrune sighed in relief.

"hello, son." Goldscale smiled.

"what are you doing here?" he asked them.

"we came looking for you. where are Artica and Inferno?" his dad asked.

"they went a diffrent way. we don't know where they are." Flare answered.

"what?" Goldrune asked, worriedly.

"we must find them. do you know which way they went?" Goldscale asked, sounding serious.

"well, they went the other way. Artica's looking for Anyanca. she wants revenge." Flare replied.

"oh, dear..." Goldrune whispered.

"we must hurry." Goldscale said, in a commanding tone. he then rushed back down the hallway, with Goldrune by his side. Goldheart and Flare hurried after them.

wow the plot thickens lol. great chapters cynder

Good suspense for the first part and nice reunion.

thanks. ok, next part.

"a dead end?" Inferno asked as he looked at the wall.

"move." Artica said. Inferno stepped aside, and Artica walked up to the wall. she froze it, and then swung around and hit it with her tail. the wall shattered to a million pieces. "not anymore." she said. Inferno looked, and saw that the wall led to outside.

"yeah, you just made another hole. great job." Inferno said, sarcastically. he had about enough of her attitude now.

"well, at least i'm doing something!" she snapped.

"yeah, yelling at me really helps."

"don't get smart with me!"

"i've been smart. you're the one not using your brain."

"i am too using it! i'm the one that's gotten us this far!"

"yeah, and look how far we are. we made yet another hole in this place, but this one doesn't lead anywhere but outside."

"then i'll find another path!"

"more like, make one. you know, doors have been invented. you don't have to make your own."

"well, did you see any doors down this hallway? i don't think so! which is why i'm having to make my own entrance!"

"you didn't make an entrance, you made an exit."

"whatever! at least i'm making something besides useless comments!"

"yeah, like you didn't make any useless comments on our way down here."

"it's called talking!"

"that wasn't talking. it was complaining."

"well, my lips were moving, and sound was coming out, so it was talking!"
"and now you're yelling."

"i'm not yelling!"

"right. your voice is louder, and you sound angry. there's no way that's yelling."

"just shut up!"

"great comeback."

"it wasn't meant to be a comeback, it was--you know what, just shut up." she said. then she started walking back down the hallway. Inferno followed her.

"i'll be quiet if you will."

"then i guess this will be a quiet walk."

"wow, so you're actually going to be quiet? oh, my gosh. this will be the very first time we'll walk in silence."

"joke all you want, but i'm talking this time."

"right. your lips are moving and words are coming out. i call that talking." he smirked.

"oh, real mature. throwing my words back in my face."

"no, i would have had to have yelled for them to be your words."

"for your information, i'm not always yelling. like now for instance."

"no, but you're usually yelling. and you're usually yelling at me." he said. then she turned around to face him.

"well, do you see anyone else around for me to yell at? huh?"

"no. but if you walked around enough, you might find someone else to yell at."

"yeah, and if it's who i'm hoping it would be, i could then beat her up."

"i do hope you mean who i think you're talking about." he said. then Artica looked away.

"she'll pay for what she did..." she said, a bit of anger in her voice.

"look, i know your mad--" he started to say. Artica looked at him.

"oh, i'm not mad. i'm furious. she killed my mother!" she said, sounding angrier.

"i know. i saw her." he said. his voice was softer now.

"she won't get away........with what she did.....!" she said, her voice breaking at the end. then a tear rolled down her cheek. Inferno now saw a look of pain and sadness on her face. she then shed another tear. Inferno raised his paw, and wiped the tear off her cheek.

"i know you're upset. i am too." he said, softly. Artica turned away.

"i'm not upset.........i'm furious.......!" she said through her tears. Inferno could see that she had been trying to hide her emotions. by being mean and angry, Artica tried to hide the pain and sadness she was really feeling. then Inferno walked up to her, and wrapped a wing around her. Artica wiped away her tears, and tried to calm down.

"are you ok?" he whispered.

"no......i'm not.......my mom is dead.......how can i be ok.....?" she asked. her voice was breaking, but she tried to make her voice sound normal.

"you can start by not hiding your emotions."

"i'm not hiding anything.......!" she said, quickly, trying to be strong.

"you are. i can tell. you try to hide your sadness with anger. your sister may be doing the same thing. you lost your mom, you have a right to be upset." he said, softly. Artica wiped away a tear, and then looked at him.

"i'm feeling a little better now........let's keep moving........we have to get to her........" she said. a bit of anger in her voice at the end.

"alright. let's go." he said. then they went back down the hallway.

Aww, that was touching.

double awww lol well at least they aint getting mad at eachother now.

yeah. they're not fighting quite as much as they use to. i'll post more soon.

yeah thats for sure, I cant wait to read them cynder09

ok, i have more.

"are you sure they went this way?" Goldscale asked as the four of them walked down the hallway.

"we saw them go this way. they should be up ahead." Flare answered as she led the way.

"what if they're not?" Goldrune asked, sounding worried.

"then we'll go look for them." Goldheart said. then suddenly, Flare stopped. "what is it?" Goldheart asked her.

"we're at a dead end, but......." Flare stopped as she looked ahead. the others looked forward, and saw a big hole in the wall.

"well, that's odd." Goldheart muttered. Flare walked up to the wall, and then looked down at something. she then picked up a piece of ice, and showed it to the others.

"not for an ice dragon." she said.

"so they were here." Goldrune said.

"yes. Artica used ice to freeze the wall, and then broke it, making her own exit." Goldscale explained.

"exactly. but did they go outside?" Flare asked as she set the piece of ice down on the ground.

"well, i don't think so. Artica is looking for Anyanca, and i don't think she would be outside." Goldheart said.

"then that means they turned around, and headed back down the hallway." Goldrune said.

"but how come we didn't see them? we would have run into them if they came back down the hallway." Flare said.

"hmm. it is rather odd. well, we should turn back. there's no point staying here." Goldscale said.

"do you think maybe Artica made another hole somewhere?" Goldheart asked.

"i doubt it. the hallway didn't appear to have any holes in it." Goldrune said.

"then maybe they did go outside." Flare thought.

"i doubt that they did. let's turn back, and we'll find them eventually." Goldscale said. so the gourp walked back down the hallway in the hopes of finding Artica and Inferno.

hmm odd in deed wonder where the went?

your question shall be answered in this next part.

Artica and Inferno were walking down a hallway in silence.

"i wonder where this hallway leads to." Inferno said, breaking the ice.

"as long as it doesn't lead to a dead end, i don't really care."

"did we really have to go through that secret door we found in the hallway? i mean, the others might be worried about us."

"yeah, i bet they were really worried about us when they went off on thier own."

"well, anyway, i still think we should have waited for them, or something. we could use thier help if we plan to fight Anyanca."

"we don't need their help. besides, i'm sure they'll find us anyway."

"maybe. if they can find the secret door."

"this place is like a maze. either they find the door and catch up to us, or they find another path and end up catching up to us."

"i guess that's possible." Inferno said. then he saw a door at the end of the hallway. "well, it's not a dead end at least."

"come on." Artica said, as she rushed to the door. Inferno ran after her. Artica opened the door, and looked inside. only darkness could be seen. Artica was about to go in, when Inferno grabbed her paw.

"wait. it could be dangerous." he said. Artica looked back at him.

"well, yeah, we're in the lair of an evil dragon that wants us dead. i'm pretty sure there arn't many safe places here."

"Artica, this isn't funny. you could get hurt." he said, sounding concerned. Artica turned around.

"you didn't seem too worried about that before."

"well, that was when i could see what was ahead. i don't know what's in there. it could be anything."

"yeah, and not knowing what's in there makes me want to go in there and see."

"well, i don't think it's a good idea."

"why not? we came to find Anyanca. i plan on doing that."

"well..........uh........i--i--i--i'm........afraid of the dark......." Inferno fummbled. he seemed to making up the sentence as he went along.

"Inferno, you're a fire dragon. i've seen you lite up dark places with your fire breath before."

"right.........b--because........i'm........afraid of the dark........"

"oh, just admit it."

"admit........what....?" he asked, as if he was trying to hide something.

"just admit that you are worried about little ol' me. you don't want me to get hurt, so you're trying to keep me from going in there."

"what?! no! t--t--that's not it at all!" Inferno said, quickly.

"uh huh. sure. ok. then i'll just go in there, all alone, wandering around in the dark, just waiting for something to jump out at me." she said. she smiled at the worried look on Inferno's face.

"alright!" Inferno blurted out. "you caught me red-handed! i might be just a little.......tiny bit.......concerned......" he said, lowering his voice at the end.

"just a little, huh?" Artica smiled.

"just a little.........tiny bit......."

"so, if i walked in there, and something jumped out at me, you would just be a little bit concerned? you wouldn't actually do anything?"

"well............m--maybe.........i--i--i might.........you know............try to..............save you..........." Inferno scratched the back of his head as he looked away.

"ok." she smiled. "then i'll just walk in there, and you can be a little concerned, or whatever." she said. then she walked into the room. Inferno sat there for a moment, with a worried look on his face, before rushing in after her.

I dont get why Inferno would be so shy about worrying about Artica.I mean they admitted feelings for eachother by kissing.

well, they're just kids. besides, they tried to make excuses for why they kissed. anyway, that's all for tonight. i have to go.

good chapter cynder, but yeah whats inferno so worried about sheesh he ought to show more of his feelings to her

yeah, well, i guess that's one thing they have in common, they try to hide thier emotions. more is coming up soon.

yeah hahaha. great cant wait.

Artica and Inferno walked into the darkness. they couldn't tell if they were in a room or another hallway. they stood there for a moment, and then Artica faced Inferno.

"you mind brightening the place up a bit?" she asked.

"no problem." he said. then with a deep breath, he breathed out flames that lit up the area.

"thanks." Artica said as she started to look around. she could see that it was just a big, empty room. "well, that's odd. there's nothing here. no candels, no doors, nothing." she said as she looked around. then the room was suddenly dark again. Artica looked behind her to see that Inferno had stopped breathing fire.

"sorry, but i can't breathe fire forever." he said as he took a deep breath.

"ok, but could you hurry up? i'd like to be able to see." she said. then she turned around, facing the darkness. then she gasped.

"what's the matter?" Inferno asked.

"see for yourself." she replied. Inferno looked ahead to see two lime green eyes shining in the dark.

"Anyanca!" he snarled. then there was a light chuckle.

"hello, children." Anyanca said in a sly voice. "what brings you to my lair?" she asked.

"you killed my mother!" Artica growled angerly.

"ah, yes. Soulwing. though, i would not think as death as much as a reunion."

"what is that supposed to mean?!" she snarled. Anya chuckled lightly.

"it means that your mother had been reunited with her beloved." she said. Artica gasped, and her eyes widened.

"Dad......" she whispered.

"yes. he died a slow death. i had him locked up for so long that he eventually died of hunger. though i did have a use for him. at least, i thought he would be of some use, but, alas, i was wrong. your father was utterly useless." she said, coldly. Artica growled.

"you killed them..........you killed my parents...!" she roared with anger. then she lowered her head, and charged forward. Anyanca chuckled lightly. Artica charged into the darkness, but then rammed into the wall. she shoke her head, and then turned around. Anyanca chuckled, and faced her.

"do you really think you can defeat me? your own mother did not even stand a chance. and you certainly do not have a chance of victory here in my lair. the darkness is on my side. you have to find me if you wish to fight me." she chuckled lightly.

"don't you dare talk about my mother! you don't have the right!" Artica growled angerly. "i will avenge her death, and the death of my father!" she continued. then she charged into the darkness again. Anyanca snarled, and then raised her claw. she then swung at Artica, and knocked her into the wall. then with a thud, she hit the ground.

"Artica!" Inferno ran to her side, and helped her up.

"how cute. it is so sweet of you to care about such a pathetic dragon. it is so sweet that it makes me sick." Anyanca said, coldly. Inferno glared at her, and growled.

"she is not pathetic! she is not weak! how dare you murder her parents! and how dare you strike her down! if you want to fight her, then you'll have to go through me first!" he growled, angerly. he stood in a protective stance, shielding Artica from harm. Anyanca smirked.

"i have no quarrel with you. i have no intrest in fighting a little fire dragon. now, step aside, and i will continue the pointless battle with the ice dragon."

"this battle isn't pointless." Artica said, stepping in front of Inferno. "i'm avenging the deaths of my parents! you're not leaving here alive!" she growled. Anyanca chuckled lightly.

"such big talk coming from such a small dragon. if you want a fight, then so be it." she said. then Anyanca spread her wings, and roared. just then, the room magically lite up as candels appeared around the room. Artica growled, ready for battle. then Inferno walked up beside her.

"Inferno, this is my battle." she told him.

"i know. but you're not in this alone." he said.

"then lets do it." she said. then together they roared, and then charged at Anyanca.

This is going to be good! I want MOAR!!

wow now the battle begins yes!!! more!!! lol

Artica and Inferno roared as they charged at Anyanca. Anyanca chuckled lightly. then just the young dragons were about to ram her, she swung around, and hit them with her powerful tail. the two went flying into the wall, but quickly rose to thier feet. Artica growled, and then charged once more. Anya chuckled, and then used her wing to send her flying into the far wall. just as Inferno started running towards Artica, Anyanca swung her tail at him, knocking him into the wall opposite Artica. then Anya faced Artica. she took a deep breath, and then began breathing shadowfire. Inferno jumped up, and then bit Anyanca's tail. Anya grunted, and then swung her tail wildly. Inferno lost his grip, and went flying into the wall. then Artica got up, and shot ice shards at Anyanca. then Anya melted the ice with her shadowfire. then she raised her claw to strike, but then Inferno rammed her, causing her to miss Artica. then Artica rammed Anyanca, and Inferno rammed her again. the two of them caused her to lose her balance, but only for a moment. then Anyanca swung her tail around with swift speed. the two young dragons quickly leaped into the air, just barely dodging the attack. then Anyanca turned to face them, and lowered her horns. then just before she started charging, Inferno surrounded her with a wall of fire. then Anyanca spread her wings, and began flapping them rapidly. a strong wind blew throughout the room, and caused the fire to go out. Anya continued to flap her wings as the young dragons struggled to stay on the ground. then Artica began breathing ice into the air, causing the temperture to drop. ice began to form on the walls and the floor. as Artica breathed more ice, it began to form on thier bodies. Anyanca's wings were soon nearly frozen. the wind quickly stopped, but the cold temperture remained. then Anya began breathing shadowfire, causing the ice to melt, and temperture to rise. soon the temperture was back to normal. then Inferno took a deep breath, and shot scorching flames at Anyanca. she countered with shadowfire, and the two stood there for a moment, before Artica charged at Anyanca. she was caught off gaurd, and suddenly stopped breathing shadowfire, and then Inferno's flames consumed them both. he quickly stopped once Artica was hit. Anyanca slashed at Artica, and then knocked her into the wall. Inferno charged at her, and began to claw at her, viciously. Anyanca struck back with her own claws, and then suddenly shot acid into Inferno's eyes. he groaned in pain as he backed away. then Anyanca pulled out a dagger, and then pinned Inferno to the ground. she raised the dagger, and then was suddenly struck from the side. Artica had rammed her, causing her to drop the dagger. the dagger fell to Inferno's side. as the females fought viciously, Inferno got up, and then picked up the dagger. he crept towards the females, with the dagger raised, ready to strike. suddenly Artica rammed Anyanca, and caused her to lose her balnce for a moment. then Artica rammed her again, and Anyanca fell to the ground. then before she could get up, Artica leaped on top of her. then Inferno quickly ran over, and then held the dagger to Anyanca's throat.

"any last words?" he said in a cold voice as he touched the blade to her neck.

"just one." Anyanca answered calmly.

"don't waste your breath!" Artica spat. "kill her!" she said to Inferno with anger in her voice. then Inferno raised the dagger, ready to strike. just then, Anyanca was covered in shadows, and then disappeared. the two young dragons looked around quickly, ready to strike at any moment. then Anyanca reappeared by the far wall.

"you are too late." she said. they whirled around to face her. "you should have struck while you had the chance."

"Inferno!" Artica snapped at him. Inferno looked at her with a shameful expression on his face. he then lowered the dagger, and the two looked back at Anyanca.

"you two are pathetic. you do not even have the guts to kill me. now you have wasted your chance, and i now have the chance to end your lives. how does it feel? being so close, but then chickening out at the last minute? you must be feeling sorry for yourselves. you two will never fulfill the prophecy. you have disgraced yourselves. i bet your parents are very disappointed in you. you had the chance to stop me right here and now, but you blew it. you have failed. and now, you will both die." she said, coldly. then she took a deep breath, and let out a jet black cone breath. then at the last possible second before it hit, Inferno pushed Artica out of the way.

OMG NO!! Inferno!!

Oh no....

Flare and the gold dragons were walking down the hallway, still trying to find Artica and Inferno. as they walked, Goldheart was running his paw along the wall. Flare looked at him with a confused look.

"uh, Goldheart, what are you doing?" she asked, curiously.

"feeling for a secret entrance or something. there's bound to be one." he said.

"actually, that's a good idea." Goldscale said.

"huh?" Flare asked, a bit surprised.

"if you think about it, it makes sense. if Artica and Inferno came down this hallway, and came across a dead end, then they would turn back, however, we have not seen them, so they must have found a secret passageway." he explained.

"oh..." Flare said. then as Goldheart ran his paw alogn the wall, apart of the wall pushed in, as if it were a button. then part of the wall next to it opened up.

"wow! i found something!" he said.

"good job, Goldheart." his mother said.

"now, let's see where it goes." said Goldscale, as he walked inside. the others followed him down the hallway. after a few minutes of walking, they soon came to a door, and it was wide open.

"look. the door's open." Flare stated.

"that means they must have gone inside." Goldrune said.

"exactly. so let us see if they are in here." Goldscale said as he led the way into the room. they walked inside, and looked around.

"the room is empty." Flare said.

"yeah. and there no doors in here. so, where are they?" Goldheart asked.

"i do not know. perhaps they were here, and left this room once they found it was empty." Goldscale said.

"yes, but as we have seen, Artica likes to create her own doors. plus, there was that secret passageway that we just came from. perhaps there is another here." Goldrune said.

"good idea, Goldrune. let's look around for any secret passageways." Goldscale said. then the group each went over to a diffrent wall, and started feeling around for a secret passageway. after a while of searching, the group walked to the middle.

"i couldn't find anything." Flare said.

"me either." Goldheart added.

"i also was not succesful." Goldrune said.

"hmm, niether was i. perhaps they turned back, and found another secret passageway in the hallway?" Goldscale suggested.

"maybe." Flare said.

"it's possible." Goldheart added.

"yes, but we don't know for sure. and there is no way of knowing. it may take a long time to find them." Goldrune said.

"hmm, yes. but we can not give up. we will find them. we will return to the hallway, and continue our search." Goldscale said in a commanding tone. then the four of them walked out of the room, and went back down the hallway.

oh boy i hope they find them soon before inferno gets hurt badly.

I..must know what has is going on with Artica and Inferno! please? I beg you!

no, i will torture you by making you wait. nah, i'm just kidding. i won't make you wait that long. i'll post more in a bit.

ok, i'm just going to go ahead and post this next part, which i think you guys will really enjoy. now, this next part kind of makes me think of Tibs' story, because it sort of has that same feel to it, i think. so, Tibs, thanks for writing your story, because it think it sort of inspired this next part here. so, enjoy.

Artica had been knocked unconcious. she then opened her eyes, and looked around. she found herself in a cell, much like the one she had been in before. she lifted her head, and thought previous events. the last thing she remember was a black cone breath coming straight towards her. the moment after that was a blur. then a worried expression appeared on her face as she thought about Inferno. she wondered where he was, and what had happened to him. more than anything, she hoped he was ok. than an idea came to her. she got up, and walked towards the cell door.

"hello?!" she called. "is anyone there?! Inferno?! are you here?!" she continued. there was no answer. not even a sound. she sadly lowered her head at the silence. then a tear rolled down her cheek.

".......Inferno.........." she whispered. then her mind drifted back to the battle with Anyanca. the last thing she remember played back over and over in her mind. all she saw as the cone breath aimed for her and Inferno. then the next moment was a blur. she struggled to remember it.

"what happened after that........? where's Inferno........? is he..........?" Artica muttered to herself. she couldn't bring herself to finish the last sentence. then another tear rolled down her cheek. she then sat down with her head still lowered. the event still played over and over in her mind.

"what happened........? where is he.......? is he..........ok...?" she whispered as a tear rolled down her cheek. she didn't know if he was alive or dead, but a part of her believed that the worst had happened. then she heard footsteps outside. the sound of footsteps grew louder as they got closer. Artica looked up suddenly.

"Inferno?!" she blurted out in a hopeful voice. the the footsteps stopped in front of the door. then the door opened wide, and a large female black dragon stood there.

"you." Artica said in an angry tone.

"yes. me." she said.

"what do you want, Anyanca?" Artica snarled. Anyanca stepped forward, and looked down at her.

"i have news for you."

"oh, really?" Artica asked. though she was intrested, she didn't show it.

"indeed. it involves a certain red dragon. i think you might be intrested." she said in a sly tone. Artica's expression quickly changed at the mention of Inferno. her eyes began to water as she looked sadder now.

"Inferno......?" she asked quietly, her voice nearly breaking.

"yes. Inferno." she said. "the young dragon did quite a stupid thing. just before my breath hit you, he pushed you out of the way. the fool tried to save you. it worked. for now."

"w--w--where is he.....?" Artica asked, almost in tears. Anyanca looked at her with sly smile.

"you do not have to worry about that. you will not be seeing him again." she said in a cold, cruel voice. then at that moment, Artica could feel her heart break. tears streamed down her face, and she was filled with greif.

"no........i--i--i--it can't...........i--i--it can't............be true............h--h--h--he can't.............h--h--he can't be...............please, no........." she muttered through her tears, her voice breaking.

"believe it, child. no one escapes my wrath. the red dragon was no diffrent. though his last act could be considered a noble one. he sacrificed himself to save your life. a stupid mistake if you ask me, however, seeing you in so much pain brings me great joy. i was going to kill you in an instant, but i like this so much better." she said with a sly smile. then Artica looked up at her with a look of pure anger and hatred.

"you killed him!" she screamed through her tears. "first my parents........and now him........! you are a monster........! a cruel, heartless monster.............!"

"well, now, what is this?" Anyanca asked in surprise. "what first appeared to be pain and sadness is now anger and hatred. i am imrpressed. i did not think such a pathetic dragon could feel so much hatred."

"shut up.......! you killed my parents..........! you killed Inferno..........!" she screamed in anger. ".......and now......." then at that moment, Artica's eyes glowed ice blue. "...........it's your turn........" she said in a cold, dark voice, not like her own.

I inspired you? That means alot, thank you. I am glad I have helped you however I can.

No..Inferno cant be dead! It is not true! Get her Artica! GO FOR THE NECK!