MHD: The Darkness Within IX - Blue Fury! Bloody Demon!

''Vulcan was flying, flying high above an unknown landscape. The land was rocky and dotted with shrubs. Massive waterfalls poured down from high cliffs, and the sun burned bright in the sky. Vulcan's eyes widened, for this was the most beautiful land he had ever seen.''

''All of a sudden, there was a rumble of thunder. Vulcan looked back and saw storm clouds gathering impossibly fast. Soon, a downpour had started, the cold rain pelting his scales continuously. Vulcan increased his speed, hoping to find some place for him to take shelter.''

''The rocky highland abruptly vanished below him as he quickly left it behind. Before him stood a massive stone tower, clearly in ruins but still in very good shape. Vulcan quickly rose above the clouds, breaking free of the rain. He saw the top of the Tower poking out just above the cloudline, and he prepared to land.''

''Despite the absence of clouds, it was dark here. Vulcan stumbled as his talons hit the unnatural, human-made floor. He gasped - just in front of him, in the centre of the tower's platform and with his back to him, was Taka.''

''"Taka!" cried Vulcan, running up to his friend with long strides. "Do you know what or where this place is?" There was no response from Taka. Vulcan was puzzled, so he repeated his question in a louder voice. When there was still no reply, Vulcan became slightly annoyed and roughly turned Taka around with his wing claw.''

''Vulcan gasped in shock and horror. Taka's face became furious at the disturbance, glowing red eyes flicking up to glare into Vulcan's. The eyes radiated a feeling of pure evil.''

''With a snarl, Taka became a wyvern Vulcan had never seen before. It rose into the air on strong wings, the ribbons extending from them lashing the air with every flap. A terrifying roar ensued as Taka flew forward, bent on attacking the being that once thought that the shapeshifter was his friend.''

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