Retribution

"Retribution" is a [SEASON NUMBER] thread written on [IRL DATE].
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Farris slowly sipped at a mug of hot tea, and scratched his head as he poked at a hand drawn map. Establishing the way back to the Phantom’s dwelling from where he had run for his life out of a strange part of the woods, and then back to this village as a starting place had not been easy. But he had it mostly figured out…he hoped.
He set the mug down, and then poured out a small purse to count his coin. “Okay…” Me muttered. “One hundred and twenty pieces for the cross bows…that used up all the money I had made for that hunting job…It was nice of this good family to put me up here for free while I ventured to make more-”
The roof exploded over Farris’s head in a fiery blast, and everything went dark.
Sometime later…
Farris shoved himself from a pile of charred rubble that had once been a home. The blast had been so great it had cut through the roof and floor alike before the house was consumed. He had fallen through the cracked floor and into a root cellar. It had nearly baked him like an oven, nearly suffocated him like a tight drawn rope…but he had made it.
The half breed stood up and looked around in wide eyed shock, and then devastation. He saw the ruined homes…the fire…the bodies…the knives-thekitchen-hisbleedingwrists-the food-thefoodthefood!-the hooks-the-! 
Farris backed up and shook his head as he gripped his hair. “No! NO!” He bellowed. “It’s just this! Not everything else!” He covered his face. “I was supposed to protect them! I vowed! And now this treachery!”
He turned towards the body of a burned child, and then he turned towards the woods, bale in his eyes. “Then upon your head Phantom…”
@lbigreyhound13 @furibotgd
lbigreyhound13
“And what of the status of the prisoners we freed from Castway?” Grey asked one of her council members.
“They all appear to be doing well in Wutne,” one of the men replied as he handed a report to Brandt, who in turn handed it to Grey. “Although, Chief, I must implore you that we should be prepared for a response from High Central. Olansee’s attack didn’t appear to be connected, but it’s likely they will try something.”
Grey read the report. “I agree,” she replied. “Perhaps, we should send scouts to see if they spot anything. Security has already been increased. I should also check in with Stonegit.”
“Your former rebel comrade Stonegit?” Hroar asked. “I thought he retired.”
Grey chuckled. “No, he’s currently the bodyguard for Haddock’s son, Egil, the new King,” she replied with a fond smile. “I should make sure His Majesty and he are updated.”
“CHIEF GREY, SIR BRANDT!” one of the soldiers burst into the meeting with a piece of paper. “I have an urgent message. A little town in the Aandar Forest has been attacked.”
Grey felt her blood run cold. There was only one person capable of attacking in that area. “Any idea who?” Grey asked. “Or why?”
“It definitely wasn’t High Central,” the guard replied, “but witnesses said to have seen a flock of Night Furies. And there were…many casualties.”
“We should investigate,” Brandt said to his wife.
“I agree,” Grey said as she stood. “Let’s get Shadow saddled up.”
furibotgd
Furi heard about the attack on the town soon after, and she could feel shivers up her spine. She wasn’t sure why Phantom had done this, and she couldn’t help but wonder if her brother was part of the attack. Would he actually do this? 
She’d told herself she wouldn’t go back, but… Farris had been there. Was he okay? He was her friend. She agreed to go with Grey to check out the damage. 
She first wandered up to Scoot, who was sitting underneath a tree, munching on some fish and watching things happen with her good eye. Furi told her what had happened, and what Phantom had done, and she just looked confused.
“He’s never done that before… weird.”
moe-lazyeye
In the village.
Farris, after removing a lot of wood from his shoulders and back of his head, and treating some pretty bad burns, suited up.
Muttering for forgiveness to the fallen, Farris picked the town of his needed resources. He strapped armor to himself, and made sure his weapons were set. He found eels, a sack, a mass of envelopes…and poison.
It took him a whole day to get himself fully ready, and find his way to the neighboring the village. He passed a handful of letters to a postman, gave him the last of his coin, and instructed him to deliver them to his father in the rebellion. 
And then he turned his eyes on the forest, a freshly hand drawn map in his hands…and marched. 
lbigreyhound13
Shadow flapped her wings with great fervor as she, Grey, and Brandt led Furi, Scoot, and a few soldiers to the Aandar forest. There was no word as to who would attack this peaceful town in the middle of the forest, but the Chief had an idea as to who the likely culprit was. 
“Any idea as to who this attacker might be?” Brandt suddenly asked his wife. He knew who Grey was thinking, he always seemed to know what he was thinking. 
“It’s got to be Phantom,” Grey said aloud as Shadow crooned in agreement. “I don’t know why, but I feel like this has something to do with me getting Shadow back. I felt him letting us go was too easy.”
Suddenly, Shadow crooned to get her attention, and Grey and Brandt looked up only to see a plume of smoke emerging from the forest. 
“I see it, girl,” Grey said. “We’re here.” She turned to the group. “We’re about to land. Keep your guard up and stay close. There’s no telling if the attacker is nearby, and search for survivors.”
furibotgd
Furi growled softly at the wreckage she could see. There was almost no movement, and she could still remember her and Farris getting help from this little town to find Tael.
“How horrible.” She murmured.
Scoot stared at it, flying closer to Furi. 
“I don’t get it. He never liked humans, none of us did. But to wipe out a whole town like this? That’s just not like him.” She told Furi, looking concerned. “Maybe I’ll ask him when I get back home.” 
Furi just shook her head. “He’s nuts. Are you sure you want to go back there?”
Scoot was clearly hesitating. “I dunno.”
They followed Grey and Shadow as they landed and began to look the place over. There was almost no movement, aside from smoke. Silent.
moe-lazyeye
Farris had gotten lost fairly quickly. He had to hand it to the Phantom, the guy had picked a great place to hide. However, in the interest of not taking risks, he had doubled back, and returned to the destroyed village. He knew he would not get lost starting from here.
He stepped into the area…and paused. He saw the outline of two night furys, and he drew his breath. Reading his two small crossbows, he began to approach them through the haze. “You there!” He bellowed. “Have you returned to the scene of your crime!? Do you intend to devour what remains before I can bury them properly? I will not allow it!”
furibotgd
Furi heard the voice and turned to see a somewhat beat up Farris, double wielding crossbows and pointing them at her and Scoot. The rest of Grey’s team was already searching the place, and probably not in immediate sight, so he was right to think that the two were part of Phantom’s group. 
She lowered herself a little and gave him a gummy grin of friendship so he’d lower his guard. Scoot just backed up slightly, nervous. 
“Is he gonna shoot?”
“Naw, he won’t.” She waved with a paw, eyes wide. “It’s me, Farris!” She called. “It’s okay!”
moe-lazyeye
“Young dragon?” Farris lowered the bows and stopped his advance. He glanced at Scoot, recognizing him. “And a friend I see…” His mouth set in a cautious line. “Tragedy has befallen this place Furi…I find no other suspect capable outside of the Phantom.” 
He motioned towards Scoot. “Your bretheran have killed children, and on my life I will not let this happen again from the Phantom’s hand…I’m sorry…” He sat down on a nearby stump, clearly disheartened. 
lbigreyhound13
Shadow sniffed the ground for any traces of life or any clues that they could use to figure out who attacked this village with Grey and Brandt following close behind. They were far into the village, so they didn’t see Farris with Furi and Scoot. Both Brandt and Grey had their swords ready in case someone attacked, but…sadness swept over them as they saw all the bodies…the damage. All these people were husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, friends, and…children. 
“It doesn’t look like there are any survivors, Grey,” Brandt said with sadness. 
Grey sighed sadly. “They didn’t see it coming,” she said aloud. “Phantom just murdered them in cold blood.”
Brandt sighed as he pulled his wife into his wife. “You didn’t know that this would happen,” he said. “You were just trying to get Shadow back.”
“I should’ve known that he was going to react in some way,” Grey said with tears in her eyes. “I should’ve captured him.”
“And if you did that, the Night Furies would’ve attacked you,” Brandt replied. “Maybe now they’ll see him for who he really is.”
Shadow continued to sniff…until she came to a barrel. “What’s this?” she crooned to herself. It smelled like a human…but burnt. She continued to sniff until she looked into the barrel and found…a little girl…partially burnt and clutching onto a doll. “Oh no…” She turned to Grey and Brandt with her ear flaps flat against her head. “Grey, Brandt…”
Grey and Brandt turned to see Shadow. “Shadow, what’s wrong?” Brandt asked the Night Fury.
“Come see this…” Shadow crooned sadly as she gestured to inside the barrel.
“She wants to show us something,” Grey said as she and Brandt walked over. Without any question, both the Chief and her husband looked in the barrel and gasped. “Oh my gods…”
Brandt sighed sadly and reached in taking the little girl into his arms. “You’re taken far too soon, little one,” he said to the girl. 
“Rest in peace, sweetheart,” Grey said running a hand through her hair.
With that, Brandt gently placed her on the ground and manipulated her limbs so that she had her arms wrapped around the doll and closed her eyes. 
furibotgd
Furi walked up and gently nudged Farris. “Good to see you alive and well.” She told him, smiling. “We got news of an attack, and I had a good hunch who did this immediately.” She stated grimly, glancing at Scoot, who was sniffing at the scorched stone walls and bodies with an uneasy expression.
She recognized the scents of her family and friends under the scent of ash, smoke, and blood. Scoot couldn’t quite understand why her leader would wipe them out like this.
Furi motioned for Farris to follow her. “Grey and some of her people are here with us. Perhaps you’d like to come with the rest of us?” She asked. “It’d be better to stick together.”
moe-lazyeye
Farris jaw was clenched but he placed a hand on Fury appreciatively. “Indeed…we will need numbers.” He glanced up, and saw Grey with her people in the distance. He stood up and approached them.
“Lady Grey.” He called. “It is I, Farris, Malak’s son. I am here to assist you in this matter.” He paused in front of her. “Does my father fair well?”
lbigreyhound13
“Oh, Farris,” Grey said sniffling as she and Brandt stood up from where they knelt next to the girl. “Umm…yes, your father is doing very well. He…uhh…was a big help to my son recently.” She and Brandt both froze when they realized who they were talking to.
“Wait, what are you doing here, Farris?” Brandt asked. Malak had told them that Farris had left, but no one knew where he went. How did he end up in the Aandar Forest?”
moe-lazyeye
The large man shrugged, his hair and cloths singed from fire. “Seeking my own way…seeking redemption. Sadly my first attempt to save people above harming them ended in this…”
He shook his head. “I waste not another moment though. Justice must be served.” Farris handed her the map. “The Phantom’s location. He will die today, and even should I fail, his home will still be destroyed as he has destroyed the homes of many.”
furibotgd
Furi nodded. “I agree he needs to pay for this, but I think we should be.. careful? Y'know, as he’s a dangerous madman? I wanna rip him apart too, but let’s be strategic about it.” She nudged Farris gently. “We’ll get him, don’t worry.”
Scoot sat next to Furi, looking disheartened. “I don’t understand…”
“I don’t think Phantom is as nice as you thought, Scoot.” Furi told her gently. “Maybe he cares for dragons, but that’s all he cares about. All these people could have been just as nice as Grey, or even nicer. Some were still just human hatchlings. He didn’t care. If your home was wiped out by someone like him, do you think you’d appreciate it?” 
Scoot shook her head, eyes wide. “No!” She squeaked. She finally seemed to fully understand. “….Ohhhh.”
lbigreyhound13
“I know this must be hard for you, Scoot,” Shadow crooned gently nudging Scoot on the cheek, “but we can’t let Phantom do this to anyone else. It’s wrong. Rescuing dragons like you is one thing, but…kidnapping dragons from humans they love…and attacking innocent lives…is not the answer.”
“We need to figure out what he’s going to do next,” Grey explained as she looked at the map Farris gave. “His location is not too far from here, but I can’t help but wonder if he’s going to attack somewhere else.”
“If there’s anything I learned from my time in the Barbaric Burglars,” Brandt began with a hint of shame in her voice, “it’s that you tend to keep going. It’s like…an addiction. You’re going to want to hit somewhere else next. Perhaps, that’s what Phantom is doing.”
moe-lazyeye
Farris was already storming off towards the woods. “Know I agree with your methods of planning and tact. But I made a personal vow and now I shall go forth ahead of you to see it through.”
With that he pushed himself past the treeline.
furibotgd
Furi let out a sigh and watched Farris walk off into the trees with purpose. He was going to get himself killed, and swiftly.
“Have you lost your mind?” She yelled, moving to catch up with him. “Last time we were near him, we barely made it out alive because he chose to let us go! Do you think you can take him and his flock? Because I don’t think you can! You’ll just end up dead!” She stepped in front of him.
“I doubt he’ll think twice about killing you this time.” She stated. “He wiped an entire village without care. Do you even have a plan?”
Furi didn’t want to lose another person she cared about to Phantom.
lbigreyhound13
The Chief pinched the bridge of her nose as she and Brandt stared at the direction Farris and Furi just left in. “Come on, we got to stop him,” Grey finally said before they ran after him. “FARRIS, STOP! You have to listen to us! You can’t just barge in without a plan!”
moe-lazyeye
Farris was clearly a man used to barging into things. But he also wasn’t a bad man who didnt listen to others. He shifted uncomfortably. “I am outfitted with eels to repel the dragons. My arrows are poisoned tipped so he wont…well…should that is, risk his posse in fighting me. I would seek a confession and then strike him down…” he glanced at them, his question genuine. “Is that not a suitable plan?”
Furi sniffed and backed away slightly, nodding uncomfortably. "Yeah, those are eels all right. So... your plan is to run in with eels, hope they don't attack you for threat of poison, and when Phantom gets close, kill him."
Furi blinked. "Not a bad plan, considering how much we hate eels. But I... I still... It's still not great. We don't even know what Phantom is, or if he can be killed that easily."
Feb 9, 2020
“Furi’s right,” Grey said firmly to Farris. “I like the use of eels, but we need to figure out what Phantom is, and what his weaknesses are. And we can’t do that by just attacking him and hoping that it works.”
Feb 9, 2020
"He appeared very much to be a man to me..." Farris mentioned with a fold of his arms. He then glanced at Scoot. "What say you dragon? Do you know of the phantom's kind?"
Feb 9, 2020
Furi nodded and translated to Scoot, who was still trailing behind the group. "Scoot, what is the Phantom? Does he have any weaknesses?" She asked.
Scoot shifted, uncomfortable. "I... I don't know." She muttered. "Phantom isn't human, that's all I know." 
Furi looked unsure. "Well, all she said is that he's not human." She stated. "Doesn't seem to know anything else."
Feb 9, 2020
“That explains why he hates humans,” Brandt stated. “He must be something of the supernatural kind.”
“Perhaps, a demon of some sort?” Grey said aloud. It seemed like the logical explanation. He wasn’t a god, but he definitely wasn’t human...not with those abilities. The only human who had supernatural abilities she knew of were Akkey, Pitch, and her brother Greg. 
Feb 9, 2020
“Perhaps his strength is also his weakness...” Farris mused. “He relies heavily on his dragons and his will over them. Take that away...and I wonder what he is left with. In any event, we have far superior numbers, the knowledge needed to ambush him...and a trump card.”
Feb 9, 2020
Furi nodded again, thinking. "Good idea, Farris. How do you think we should do that? I mean, he's always near them. And I'm certain they'd follow him if we tried to take him away from them."
"Feel free to suggest ideas, Scoot." She nudged the smaller Fury.
"You guys want to kill him, don't you." Scoot whispered softly to Furi. "I know he's not a good person, but... I don't know... maybe you could do what you did for me? If he meets a nice human for real, mayb-" 
"He already has met Farris and Grey, and he didn't change at all for the better. That's not an option." Furi replied. "Phantom needs to be stopped." 
Scoot deflated miserably with a whimper.
Feb 9, 2020
“It’s the only way, Scoot,” Shadow crooned gently nudging in her in comfort. “I know he saved you, and that was very noble of him. But...he’s not what you think he is. Like Furi said, many of these humans who were in this village probably had never done a thing to dragons. They probably had never seen dragons up close until today.” 
“I see what you’re saying, Farris,” Grey said as an idea came to her. “If we can take all those Night Furies away...strip him of what makes him intimidating, he’s nothing more than a powerful man.”
“But from what you told me,” Brandt began, “those dragons are fiercely loyal to him after he saved them.”
“Exactly, when Shadow made it clear she wanted to come home with me,” Grey replied, “he was so distraught. He didn’t even bother to fight. Imagine what would happen if all the Furies left him.”
Feb 9, 2020
What would cause them all to leave...?
There is no such thing as bad dragons...just bad people over them...
Farris worked his jaw, and then turned to Scoot. "Dragon friend..." he glanced towards the scorched barrel, and then back. "Have you seen the inside of that container?"
Feb 9, 2020
Scoot tilted her head slightly as Furi clarified for her, as she barely understood human language. She glanced back at the barrel, which had the small girl laying next to it.
"Yeah, I saw that." She muttered. "Why? It's rather just as upsetting as the rest of the place." 
Furi translated back again, wondering if Farris had an idea.
Feb 9, 2020
“Well is it upsetting enough to invoke some kind sense to your bretheran? Would it be enough for the one that killed her to realize they were under the control of a madman...?”
A thousand images of swinging hammers, a stone floor layered in brown, dried, blood, and the fog of low light through duty windows assaulted Farris’s mind, and his voice raised as passion flooded his system. “Because if that’s not enough then they ought to answer for this crime the same as the Phantom!”
Feb 9, 2020
Furi continued to help Scoot understand, and the small Fury shrunk, turning to look at the little girl. She was shaking, unsure.
"Please, don't hurt my family!" She squeaked, looking about to cry. "It's all they've known! So many of them have been hurt by humans! My mother lost her leg to one! I lost my eye! Everyone I know has been damaged! It... might not work as well as you think..." She hid her face behind her front paws, looking terrified.
"Sounds like these Furies have been through a lot at the hands of humans. It may take more to convince them that what they're doing is wrong than the body of one human child." Furi explained. "We need to talk to them, but I'm willing to bet a lot of them are more stubborn than Scoot. Maybe if we can get a few of the less stubborn ones to come to their senses, then we can at least make an impact."
Feb 9, 2020
“Yes, I agree,” Grey quickly said placing a gentle hand on Scoot’s head to calm the young dragon. “No harm should come to those dragons. They had been through so much with humans, and to punish them would only make things worse. We talk to them and try to reason with them.”
“No one will hurt them, Scoot,” Shadow quickly crooned as she nuzzled the small dragon. “Grey loves dragons, she would never let anything happen to them. She knows you’ve had bad experiences with humans.”
Feb 9, 2020
“I’ve had bad experiences with humans...” Farris said, his eyes hard. It was clear that his blood was still running hot, but he continued to think and talk the process through with them. “One kept me and my who family imprisoned for a decade. He did unspeakable things to us.” He then waved a hand at the village. “But it would never cause me to do this. To strike back and punish those that had nothing to do with it. Dragons, especially night furys such as these, ought to have the same sense.”
He drew a breath and placed his hands on his hips as he ducked his head in thought. “Reason with them...yes...but not at the cost of another village...” Farris turned to the three fruys. “Could you be our ambassadors perhaps? Without undo risk to yourselves could you convince your bretheren to abandon this madness, and give the phantom a chance to be arrested?”
Feb 9, 2020
Furi winced slightly at the thought of being near that madman again, but nodded. "Perhaps Scoot and me can try to talk to him. If there's no humans around, then maybe they're more likely to listen."
She nuzzled Scoot gently. "We aught to make an effort to stop this mindless destruction. What say we try to talk to them as a team?" 
Scoot stared at her paws for a moment. "If they see how nice humans can be, then... Okay, I'll help!" She stated.
"You with us, Shadow?" Furi asked.
Feb 9, 2020
“Absolutely,” Shadow crooned in reply. She then nuzzled Grey’s cheek. “We have to show them that there are humans like Grey and Brandt out there, and that they’re not all bad. Besides, they saw that I left with Grey willingly. They would have to know that Grey wasn’t doing anything bad to me.”
“Seems to me that’s a yes from Shadow,” Brandt commented as he pat Shadow’s head.
Feb 9, 2020
“Do use caution...” Farris added. “Whatever it is that allows him to take the mind of dragons, ensure it does not happen to you.”
Feb 9, 2020
Furi nodded to Farris and motioned for the other two to join her. "Promise we'll be back! I'll signal if we need backup!" She called.
She motioned for Scoot to lead the way, as the young dragon would know her home best.
Furi glanced back to see Shadow was also following. Hopefully they could get some progress done. They needed to be careful.
Feb 9, 2020
Shadow quickly turned to Grey and Brandt. “I’ll be back soon,” the Night Fury crooned as she placed her forehead against Grey’s and closed her eyes. “I promise.”
“Be careful, Shadow,” Grey said, “and take care of Furi and Scoot too. Come back as soon as you’re done.”
“I will,” Shadow crooned in reply as she gently moved her head away from Grey’s before turning to run after Furi and Scoot. “Wait up, guys!”
Furi paused just long enough for Shadow to catch up, and then walked along with her. she noted that Shadow was wearing what was probably a new saddle. Hopefully the other Furies wouldn't be too disturbed by it.
Scoot led them through the trees, around rocks and logs. Furi recognized some of the area from when she'd been there the last time. When they got to the entrance, Scoot paused.
"Okay, you two wait here. I'll be right back." She told them. "I'll get a couple of dragons who might just be up for giving humans a chance."
Furi nodded. She'd rather not have to enter Phantom's home again. "Be careful, Scoot."
Scoot gave them a nod and turned into the entrance of the cavern, disappearing into the darkness.
Feb 9, 2020
“Poor kid,” Shadow crooned to Furi as she came up next to the other dragon. “She’s taking this really hard. She really thinks Phantom is a good person.”
Feb 9, 2020
Furi growled softly. "He's got them all fooled. Phantom's nothing but a murderer." She wouldn't ever forget what that man had done, and thinking about him made her frustrated. "He's lying to himself too. Thinks he's all high and mighty just cuz he helps a few dragons. I can't wait to rip my claws over his face, demon or not." She snarled, still able to almost see her brother's retreating tail.
She was still mad at him too.
"You might have to hold me back." She stated, joking slightly. "Between Farris and me, there might not be anything left of him." 
Feb 9, 2020
Shadow chortled raising a dragon eyebrow at her fellow Night Fury. “With pleasure,” she crooned. “We’ll have to be there for her...for all of them when all this is said and done. I’m sure Grey wouldn’t mind bringing them all home and letting them roam through the forests. My parents and I once lived in the caves on one side on the island.”
Feb 9, 2020
"I don't think I'll be able to roam through a forest happily until I know this is over." Furi mumbled.
Scoot came out a moment later, glancing at the two. She turned back and motioned for someone behind her to come out.
Another Night Fury popped out, pupils wide and a goofy grin on her face already.
"Ooh, new friends! Hi, I'm Bouncy!" She squeaked rapidly. Bouncy was a little larger than Scoot and was wiggling with constant excitement as if she literally couldn't stop moving.
Behind her walked Sharp, ducking his head lower and still managing to bonk it on the stone with a grumpy mumble. He glanced around and nodded at Shadow and Furi, seeming completely unperturbed by the situation and just rubbing at his head. "Ladies." 
Feb 9, 2020
“It’s nice to meet you, Bouncy,” Shadow replied to the excited dragon. “My name is Shadow.” She then turned to Sharp, and she immediately recognized him as one of the dragons aside from Scoot who guarded her in the cave when Phantom took her. “Sharp, it’s good seeing under these circumstances.”
Feb 9, 2020
Sharp gave her a polite nod and stifled a yawn. "Good to see you again as well." He stated. "Now, Scoot mentioned wanting us out here for something important. Is this it?" He asked." 
Scoot shifted and nodded. "It's very important. You guys know about the attack that happened recently?" 
Sharp nodded, and Bouncy just batted idly at her tail. "Yeah. Neither of us went though. I wanted to be a part of it but Indigo said I wouldn't be a good fit for a mission like that." 
Sharp gently cuffed Bouncy on the head. "And he's right. It's better you not get involved in such things. I myself have had enough of fighting, period." He stated.
Furi glanced at Shadow. "How do you wanna start this?" 
Feb 9, 2020
“Well, perhaps, we should start at the beginning,” Shadow crooned before turning to the other Furies. “Furi, Scoot, and I came here with my human, Grey and her mate to investigate the attack, and...I fear the Phantom may be going a bit...too far. We saw the damage of the village.”
Feb 9, 2020
Sharp winced visibly and sighed, shaking his head. "I'm aware of this, yes. He's losing himself more with every day, and I fear for us all. Until now, he's remained ever protective of us, but... I fear he may eventually snap completely. He is teetering back and forth over the edge of insanity. That man has been through more than most of even our flock know." 
Scoot and Bouncy froze apon hearing this. "And... you never told anyone?" Scoot asked, to which Sharp didn't answer. "That seems like... important information." 
Bouncy just tilted her head slightly. "Indie is crazy? He like, actually killed humans? Wow, that's nuts." She glanced back into the cave, looking confused. "I thought he was... y'know... not crazy." 
Sharp shook his head sadly. "That's right. Most of the older ones know, but only Tael and I know Phantom's true past." His gaze hardened slightly. "And no, I don't believe it's my right to share it."
Feb 9, 2020
Shadow huffed in disappointment. Although, she couldn’t blame the older Night Fury. She wouldn’t dare share anything about Grey’s past if Grey didn’t want others to know something. They were sisters, and sisters never told secrets.
“I can respect that, Sharp,” Shadow crooned, “but we can’t let Phantom continue this. It’s not right. The village was massacred. Grey, Brandt, and I found a little human hatching in a barrel...dead. There are people who didn’t deserve to die.”
Feb 9, 2020
Sharp nodded sadly. "I'm very aware of this. And I would never condone this action Indigo is taking. I perhaps can talk to the others about this. Something does need to be done." He turned to Scoot and Bouncy. "You two, stay out of trouble. I-"
"Well well. Look at this little meeting. How cute." Phantom strode out of his home, sounding barely in control of building anger. "So I'm NUTS, am I? Something needs to be DONE, does it? After all I've done for you, all I've sacrificed to keep my family safe, you go on like this behind my back? I'm hurt, Sharp." He looked shaky.
Furi struggled to not leap on him.
Sharp stood his ground. "Indigo, they are very much correct. You HAVE gone too far. Nothing that's happened to you or anyone in or outside our flock is justification for this savage murder. Senseless violence solves nothing. I'm very aware how much you suffer, but you are doing the same to others as was done to you, and I will not stand idly any longer. As your friend. Enough is enough." 
Phantom froze, dead still. He looked genuinely hurt. The Furies present could almost feel his emotions, as he was struggling to keep calm. Pure rage began to build in the air around them, and he burst into flames.
"THEN LEAVE!"
He roared. "I dont need to be treated like a child by you, Sharp! If you're not going to help me, than GET OUT!" 
Sharp shook his head. "You don't mean that. I know you don't. You need us. For the sake of what you hold dear, I beg you to come to your senses. You're not just hurting humans when you do this, you're hurting us as well." He gestured to Scoot and Bouncy, who were shaking with terror at Phantom's outburst. Bouncy, who was happy nearly all the time, looked terrified.
Phantom hesitated again. Sadness flickered in the air, immediately replaced as he took a deep breath and waved the flames away with a hand. He stood there pondering.
"My apologies for my outburst." He stated curtly.
Feb 9, 2020
Shadow quickly moved in front of the two younger Night Furies in case the Phantom tried anything else moving into a defensive stance and narrowing her eyes into slits. He showed the same demeanor when Grey came to this place for her, and then he turned around and attacked a village. 
“Whatever it is that you were trying to prove with that human village,” Shadow growled at Phantom, “it ends now. It’s not right what you’re doing this to innocent lives. There are humans like mine who had done nothing to deserve the fate you gave them.”
Feb 9, 2020
Phantom sniffed somewhat dismissively. "Life isn't fair, tame Fury. No one gets what they want in this world. Not even me. They all d-"
Sharp growled deeply. "Again, this pathetic excuse you're using to take out your own pain on others is flimsy, Indigo. Humans are not all the same, and if you continue like this you'll drive away the only ones who care about you, and you'll be just as alone as you started." 
Furi, Scoot, and Bouncy all watched Sharp continue to impressively put Phantom in his place, letting the old Fury handle it.
Phantom's hands tightened into fists. He was shaking with desperation and anger.
Shut up.
Sharp winced at the force put behind the mental voice but continued."For your own good, you must stop this. I am going to tell the others of your actions, and they can decide for themselves. You cannot expect all of us to stay with you when you refuse to change your stubbornness." 
SHUT UP.
"You must change, Phantom."
Phantom growled, loud and furious. It sounded like a dragon mixed with a demon.
"Fine. Tell them my actions, and we'll see who actually appreciates me."
A sharp mental call went down into the cavern, and every single Night Fury in the flock answered, from the oldest ones to the small hatchlings. They poured out and stood behind Phantom, facing the rest of the group with curious looks and murmurs.
Furi's expression hardened when she noticed Tael among them, and he noticed her.
"Go on then, make your case, Sharp." Phantom sneered. "Tell them just how horrible I am, traitor. Go on, tell my family what I did."
Silence filled the clearing.
Feb 10, 2020
"Allow me." Farris stepped out from the treeline off to the side, and met the Phatoms eyes. "Hello Indigo...tis I, Farris..." he carefully eyed the other dragons. "You will remember me as the man who bid you no harm, only to have you try and kill me..." He tilted his head to reveal the burns on the back of it. "And burned by your fire as I left you in peace...you are no traitor Indigo...you're just a murderer."
The large man folded his arms, he had his weapons, but they weren't drawn yet. "Humans were cruel to me as well Indigo. And I'd wager my weapons I could go tit for tat with you in that category. But when I was free of human torment...I went and saved dragons from trappers..." he held a hand out to the furys. But what if I hadn't? What if I had gone and stomped and crushed the eggs of a dragons nest instead? Or scorched mere hatchlings to death? It would be unforgivable, but that's what you did! A whole village of innocent people who were only kind or peaceful towards dragons, even night furys as my young dragon friend can attest to, was burned to ashes. Their children dead!"
He spread his arms as if to motion around them. "Central, that works dragons to death for profit, and treats half breeds as sub humans, and demons as tools to be exploited, exist. There is Rhenco, a man that cuts and tortures anything in his path. I have seen him, rip the teeth and claws from dragons with his bare hands, and then leave them to die in a snow bank. And yet you attack the innocent?!" Farris was breathing hard now. "Any people lesser than I or the rebellion would have come here to kill you and all your dragons....but we dont believe in that. You...Indigo...must answer for your crimes...but your dragons must learn to live free lest hurt people who have lost their families sweep in here to kill everyone in retribution. Please...or you will lead them to their death..."
Feb 10, 2020
Sharp, having heard Farris' speech, gave a nod. "That's pretty much it." He turned to the entire flock gathered behind Indigo, glancing at each other and whispering. "Listen all, I know Indigo has helped many of us find a home. He gathered us together from all sorts of situations. But, as this fellow here has put it, Phantom has murdered a whole village of innocents for the crimes of others, and will have you do it again. Those humans did nothing to deserve anything that horrible on them. It is time you decide for yourselves whether you want to take innocent lives, and follow Indigo into madness, or use the freedom you now have and find a better life!" 
When no one moved, Phantom turned to look at the flock, hesitating. A few even had annoyed expressions. He was about to say something when a Fury moved.
Song stepped away from the group and walked quietly past Phantom. "I can't believe you'd do this. I believed in you." She whispered to him, then sat down next to Scoot and Bouncy, her quiet face filled with resolution.
A couple others glanced at each other and walked past as well.
Storm, who hadn't budged, scowled. "Ingrates." He snorted.
For the moment, no one seemed to be switching sides, perhaps waiting for Phantom to say something to his defence.
Feb 10, 2020
Grey and Brandt quickly emerged from the treeline upon seeing Shadow, the other Night Furies, Phantom, and Farris. They also noticed some of the Furies switch to their side. The plan was working. Farris was talking to Phantom, and it appeared to have gotten through to the mystery stranger as he remained silent.
That was when the Chief decided to step in coming up next to Shadow. “Phantom,” the Chief began while placing a hand on Shadow’s head letting her know that she was there, “I find what you do in terms of rescuing dragons from abuse admirable, but...hurting innocent lives...children isn’t the answer. Listen to them. Listen to Farris and let it end. I don’t want to have to arrest you in front of these dragons, but I will not be afraid to do so.”
Feb 10, 2020
Phantom ignored Grey and turned to the rest of his flock, desperation building in him. The flock was murmuring to each other, debating.
A Fury that was missing a good chunk of her right wing stood and started to walk, and gently nudged her hatchlings to follow her. She moved past Phantom without a word, and sat next to Song, her babies sitting at her feet.
Another Fury followed her a moment later, hobbling along as she was missing her right hind leg. She sat next to Scoot and Bouncy, nuzzling them gently.
A good dozen or so of the Furies from the flock, not counting the ones already with the humans followed, joining for various reasons of their own.
About half of the entire flock.
The other half looked shocked and grumbled among themselves, shooting the ones abandoning Phantom looks.
Tael hadn't moved from behind Phantom. He shot an unimpressed look at Furi, who looked away with a huff.
Phantom himself was shaking, flames starting to flicker around him again, and the ground beneath him starting to heat up.
"So that's how it is, hmm?" He asked coldly. "I saved your lives, gave you shelter, and this is how you repay me. You abandon me."
Most of the Furies drooped slightly, but none offered anything to say or switched back. They'd decided.
Indigo looked seconds from doing something. He had to restrain himself before he did something he'd regret, but it was getting harder and harder for him to stay calm.
Feb 10, 2020
"Dont you hold an act of kindness over their heads like an axe." Farris snarled. "It speaks of control higher than love. Besides...I'm sure they have all expressed and acted on in gratitude for your kindness over the years. But you can't ask them to kill or stand by and watch beings be killed."
He faced the Phantom. "But if there are no more who wish to leave...then it is time for us to settle our differences with you Indigo. What say you?"
Feb 10, 2020
“Give up on this vendetta against humans, Phantom,” Brandt said from behind his wife as both he and Grey placed their hands on their swords...just to be safe. “Let those who wish to leave go free, and we’ll settle things. There doesn’t need to be anymore bloodshed.”
“That’s right,” Grey said. “We don’t wish to harm you. We just want to end this peacefully. That’s all.”
Feb 10, 2020
Indigo turned away, looking pained. He shook his head, growling, and began walking to the remaining Night Furies who were with him.
"Let us find somewhere new to be. This place is no longer preferable." He told them. "We shall find a new base and redouble our efforts." He stated with a small snarl. "This is only a bump in the road. These others are free to go then." He waved a hand dismissively at them.
Storm nodded and shot them all a disapproving look. Some of the others mirrored it. Tael began to look distraught about it, seeing his friends split in half.
Phantom turned slightly and stared at the group of Furies standing with Grey, Brandt, and Farris.
"Stay safe." He told them, a quiver in his voice as he moved to leave with the rest of his flock.
Feb 10, 2020
The groups began to part in silence, and then Farris took a step forward. “Indio!” He called, and worked his jaw. “There are still dead children Indigo...and I will not make any such promise Grey and the rebellion has offered. You and I still need to settle the matter of that village...” 
Feb 10, 2020
Phantom froze midstep and turned slowly to Farris.
"I'm not afraid of you, halfbreed." He said, voice frigid. "I fear no man. Do you really believe I have any wish to 'settle' anything with you? You are in no place to judge me. Back off."
How amusing, if it weren't just an inconvenience. 
"Also, I prefer Phantom for people who do not know me. Do not call me Indigo. That's very rude."
Feb 10, 2020
“I don’t need you to fear me. I’m not a man...I’m a half breed. I don’t think you want to settle anything because you are a coward that uses dragons for weapons and murders children. And yes...” Farris said darkly as he paced towards him. “I am in every position to judge you...because your fires burned my back...my charges killed by your dragons...and I’ve been through worse than you, I’d wager on it.” 
He stopped in front of him with barred teeth. “So...Indigo...will you stand and fight for your choices...or will you walk away from a graveyard with your tail tucked?”
Feb 10, 2020
Phantom stiffened and the air around him crackled.
Fight a half breed for some perceived win? 
Or take the high ground and walk away from this brutish creature? 
Anger had been simmering since he'd walked in on the conversation between Sharp, Scoot and Furi. He'd been holding himself for this whole time, struggling to keep from exploding. He wanted to scream and attack.
He took a slow, deep breath.
"No. I will not be dragged into a fistfight with you. I have nothing to prove, and I will not give you the satisfaction. Crawl back under the rock you came out from under, spider." He turned with a woosh of his cape and started to walk away again.
He's probably going to attack anyway. I'm ready for it. He'll try to use his size against me. Perhaps go for a swing. Or those crossbows.
He doesn't know what he's doing. 
Farris caught him by the cape and yanked him back hard. “I’ll crawl away after I have avenged the dead! Now defend yourself!”
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Feb 10, 2020
Phantom yelped and flicked his cape out of Farris’ hands with a huff. He decided the half breed wasn’t going to be satisfied until there was a fight.
Farris was squared up, and he motioned for his flock to not get involved.
I’ll let him have a little fun. Then perhaps I’ll kill him. Enough is enough.
He didn’t draw his sword, but let fire shoot out, sparking up the flames. Purple lit all around them, shooting along the ground in a neat circle. Farris was boxed in, and couldn’t leave the flames without getting set alight.
Phantom himself kept the fire around him to a minimum, less to control.
“Alright then. Your move.” He told Farris snidely. “And your funeral. If you get one.”
Feb 10, 2020
Farris starred down at the flames around him, and then took several gasping breaths, adrenaline pumping into his system with each one. He hurled the sack of eels down off his back to strike a patch of flame before him.
Surging forward, he stepped on the bag, taking advantage of the small gap. He shoved his large frame past the fire, yelling as he felt the heat lick the sides of his legs. He charged Indigo like a mad steed one of his large hands coming around to grab him by the face.
He then swung his arm sideways, both in an effort to throw, and damask the man.
Feb 10, 2020
Phantom had watched his movement, and as Farris charged, grabbed and threw him, he moved with it, rolling neatly out of it and adjusting his mask on his face. Just to be sure.
He set up another ring of flames around both of them to work as an arena as he did, staring at Farris and waiting for the next move.
Well, that was an unexpected move. Of all things to do, he chooses to go for my face. I was right about him using his size. And the eels move was clever. 
I wonder how long it will be before he realizes how unmatched he is. 
He had to admit it was rather exhilarating to be in a fight. Wit to wit.
Feb 10, 2020
“Shadow, lead the other Furies somewhere safe in the forest!” Grey said as she ran ahead toward Farris and Phantom with her sword drawn. “Brandt, we have to stop this!”
As much as she hated the idea of leaving Grey, she knew that her sister was right. There was no way these Furies, except for Scoot and Furi would listen to a human they just met. “Sharp, Furi, we need to get everyone somewhere safe!” Shadow crooned to the two Furies. “Hatchlings, mothers, and old ones first! I think this is going to get ugly real fast!”
Brandt quickly ran for his wife wrapping his arms around her middle stopping her. “Grey, stop! This isn’t our fight,” he tried to tell her.
“Are you crazy?” Grey said frantically. “Farris is going to get himself killed! We have to stop them!”
Feb 10, 2020
Farris drew is sword and jammed it into the ground. He spread his arms. “You still see no error in your actions! But upon my life I will see justice done!”
Farris ran at him again. He knew the Phantom was quick. And even though he was fast when he built up speed and made grabs at people, that was different than quick. His first few swipes didnt connect as the Phantom eludes him.
His feet shuffled, and the he took another grab at his mask. Using the motion as a bluff, he swung his leg up to viciously strike Indigo between his legs.
Feb 10, 2020
Phantom yelped slightly, more out of shock than anything, and glared at Farris from behind his mask. It only hurt a little, but it still hurt.
“So you want to play it that way, hmm?” He asked, dancing away with only slightly less speed. He flicked his hand and summoned a whip of pure purple flame, and flicked it towards Farris, aiming close to the man’s face. He ducked in and out, the flame whip getting some good hits. “We can play that way.”
Furi and Scoot meanwhile were helping Shadow get the group of Furies to safety. Furi glanced back once to make sure Farris was okay. She didn’t want him to get killed.
Feb 10, 2020
“Brandt, we have to stop them!” Grey yelled.
“Grey, we both agreed no bloodshed!” Brandt said. 
Thankfully for Brandt, the Chief stopped struggling in his arms. This wasn’t their fight, and it wasn’t going to them any good. They needed to keep out of it, but Farris was going against…whatever the Phantom was… 
“Okay, but we have to find a way to get Farris out of this,” Grey replied. “There’s no way he would stand a chance.”
Brandt could only look at Grey and then at the confrontation realizing she had a point, but…what could they do? 
“Furi, come on!” Shadow crooned. “We have to go!” 
Feb 10, 2020
Furi turned and ran after Shadow and the others, to help them. She hoped Farris wouldn’t die to Phantom. She heard a familiar voice behind her.
“Hey, wait! Sis!” She turned to see Tael almost tripping over a log to follow her. “I need to talk to you!”
“Oh now you wanna stick around.” She snarled. “Get out of here, you chose your side.” She flicked her tail in his face and turned to walk away.
“No wait, you don’t understand, the-” He spluttered.
“Not happening. Go back to your pack of nutcases.” Furi interrupted with a glare.
“But- but Furi, I-”
She ignored him, following the group and not turning back. It made her quite ticked that he was trying to do this, after what he’d done.
Tael sighed and turned to return to his group, knowing full well that things were not going to get better from here.
Feb 10, 2020
The wip cut, stung, and welted Farris, and he shrank back to protect his face and eyes. For a moment everything was a blurr of confusing pain, and then the snap of the flame caught him just off to the side of one of his extra hairline eyes.
That made him angry and scared beyond the pain, and he caught the whip. His arms burning further, he wrapped it around his arms and hurled himself into the Phantom. Landing on top of him, he began to repeatedly strike down blows of his own. His meaty hand crashed into Indigos face and ribs, his half breed strength adding to the jolt of the impact.
Feb 10, 2020
Phantom winced as the superior strength of Farris caused some damage to him. He was pinned and he could feel something broken. He threw Farris off with some well placed strategic flames and got up, staggering back. He made a barrier of flames in between himself and the halfbreed, starting to not enjoy this so much.
“You know, that was kind of impressive. Considering you’re double my size, I’m sure glad I don’t get injured easily.” He realized his mask was broken partially by the impacts and he couldn’t quite see through one of the lenses. It was barely holding onto his face, and he had to hold it in place with a hand.
Well, that’s not so good.
“You certainly are full of muscle. You even managed to break one of my ribs.” He chuckled to himself. “Fortunately that should mend on it’s own in a minute. You really did a number on my mask though. A shame, I worked hard on it. Now I have to fix it.”
He was weighing his options, as Farris was pausing at the firewall, probably tired of getting burned.
Feb 10, 2020
Farris was really tried of getting burned, and he panted heavily.
I may not be able to finish this fight today…if I cant I’ll have to make it my lifes pursuit…until then…
He circled the fire barrier, and looked for an opening as his fingers curled around one of the crossbows. He called to the other furies. “There is a rebellion founded on dragons and humans living in harmomy… stopping trappers…and the evils of High Central. You ought to know of that place…” his eyes narrowed, unwavering from his opponent. “And they did so, and have done so for decades…all without forcing dragons to do their dirty work or kill innocent lives for their own vendetta…I heard of tale…a man who forced dragons to attack their own humans. Much like what he just did…and yet they forgave each other, and continued to live in harmony.”
He shook his head, his finger rested on the trigger. “There is nothing this man can do for you better than any other decent human could…the man who served me tea before you murdered him could offer more.”
Feb 10, 2020
Phantom turned to look at what was left of his flock, wondering if they’d react. None of them moved or reacted to Farris. Storm gestured to him with his head, indicating to Phantom.
“Shall we finish this for you, Phantom?” 
The Furies bared their teeth in apparent agreement.
“No need, my friends. I can handle one halfbreed.” He stated with a small shake of his head which loosened his mask a little more. Turning back to Farris, he shifted to keep his face covered. “Are you quite done? I have had enough of this, and I could use a nap. If you want to keep fighting, I can do this for a little while longer. Whatever makes you feel better about yourself.”
Feb 10, 2020
“You can nap next to that dead child you left in the village.” Farris growled. The shaft will burn but the steel head may make it through the flame…
“I will not allow you to repeat your treachery.” He hand came up and fire one of the bolts straight at his head.
Feb 10, 2020
The bolt struck straight through Phantom’s mask and into his head, making him stumble back with a grunt. The flames around them shot up and then retained the walls again. He stood there for a second, stiff with surprise and momentary pain.
“Well.” He mumbled, wiggling his fingers slightly. “That stung.” He looked up at Farris, mask pinned to his head with the crossbow bolt sticking out.
He straightened and seemed to brace himself, lifting an arm and ripping the bolt out of his head, the mask with it, and throwing it to the ground.
He then placed his other hand over the wound, as he didn’t exactly like having an exposed hole in his head. He scowled at Farris with his horribly scarred, scaled, pale face and slit pupiled eyes, lips drawn into a thin line.
“I didn’t like that very much.” He stated, pulling his hand away from his face as the hole sealed itself, only a small amount of blood remaining. “That’s gonna sting for a few days. A bummer, really.”
Feb 11, 2020
First I deal with a foe that always comes back and now one that wont die in the first place…scales…regeneration…cruelty at the hand of humans…
Farris carefully lowered his weapon. “You’re a half breed?” He wondered aloud. 
Feb 11, 2020
Phantom chuckled softly and shook his head, reaching down for his mask, which was a mess now. He looked it over, a look of disappointment on his face.
“No, I’m not.” He told Farris. “It kind of looks like it though, doesn’t it?” He pointed to the bunches of scales with a fangy grin. “Pretty neat, eh?”
He chuckled and sighed softly, quickly becoming serious again. “You really would understand some of what I’ve been through, wouldn’t you.” Indigo murmured with a sigh. “If only we could have been friends.”
Feb 11, 2020
Farris gritted his teeth, the muscles in his neck tightening as a biting comment came to his mind.
But then more images flashed in his head, and he stopped cold, his face pale.
He drew a shaky breath…and lowered his weapons. What if…what if he’s like me and my family. Perhaps not exactly. There is deliberateness in his actions, and I will hold him accountable…but still… He swallowed once. “We’ve both been hurt…and we’ve both spilled innocent blood…”
Feb 11, 2020
"We both used to be young and innocent too, I'm sure. But then the harsh world made sure to show us just how nasty living is." Indigo stated, his eyes flashing. He sat down and began working on his mask, letting the flames around them dull to a minimum as he started to remove the bolt from the metal. "The world is a cruel place for everyone."
He seems a little more reluctant to fight, just because he saw my hideous face. I wonder how this will play out? 
He let his hood fall down, revealing a bald head just as scarred and pale as his face. The flames curled around it, giving the illusion of some sort of hair.
Farris slowly sat down as well, his brow furrowed in conflict. “Yes…that indeed was shown to me. And I’m sure it is shown still to my father, who’s half breed lineage is a fair bit more pronounced than mine…” He looked down at his burned arms. “I, and my family, were kidnapped and tortured…forced to harm even the people we loved. The man responsible…he was a greater foe, and I a mere teenager…but I could not help but fight.” 
He looked back up. “Just like I can’t help but fight now…I was saved from my plight…” He motioned around the forest and to his furies. “As were you…so why steal and murder those that were not responsible for your suffering?”
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Feb 11, 2020
Phantom held his cracked mask in his hands, an almost thoughtful expression on his face. He looked shaky, taking a hand and running a gloved finger along one of the many scars on his face.
“They took everything from me.” He stated quietly. “My life has been nothing but misery. I’m never truly happy, and…” He stopped and sighed, shaking his head with a huff. “Why should I tell you anything about my life? You’ll just use it against me in the future.”
Indigo growled softly and shifted.
“I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I hate humans. All humans. It greatly satisfied me to cause a fraction of the hurt I’ve received back. Even if they’re not the same people. The ones who wronged me are already long dead, and if I could, I’d destroy their souls. But I can’t. And it doesn’t matter. I’ve never met a good human in my life.” He bared his fangs with a soft snarl.
The Furies nearby voiced agreement, snarling with their leader.
Feb 11, 2020
“Trust me, after witnessing mass murder I don’t need to use any element of your past against you…but that doesn’t mean there can’t be understanding…and a chance to truly help.” Farris glanced back in Grey’s direction. “You’ve met one good human at least. Despite your disagreements she has done you no dishonor…”
He then turned to the Furies. Dragons are not like people…they ought not know bigotry…only hostility through distrust at most…maybe I can still put a thought in their mind… He drew a breath. “To seek justice against those that harmed you…no man can argue against. But prove the existence of kind humans for yourselves.” A hand waved in the direction in the rebellion. “And then compare it…” The hand then turned towards Central. “To those that are wicked…we have all suffered by humans…awfully so. But this is possible.”
Feb 11, 2020
Phantom chuckled again, amused. He shook his head back and forth with a grin.
“I cannot see myself ever finding love in humans.” He stated softly. “I was broken long ago, and remain broken now. There is no joy for me. I…” He struggled, staring down at his mask. “My only wish is that my family finds happiness and safety.”
He wiped a single tear off his face and lifted the mask back into place with his hood, managing to get it to stay. There was still a hole in the forehead of it, and a crack ran down through the left eye and even to the mouth.
If they find happiness with my enemies, then so be it.
Feb 11, 2020
Interesting that he would speak of love so quickly…
“Then try…neutrality…” Farris stood up. There would be no finishing this fight today. He didn’t have what it took, not yet. “And your family can be plenty happy without murdering the equivalent of hatchlings…” 
“Indigo…” He added gravely as he backed away. “I cannot kill you yet. But one day I or someone else will for your crimes. I cannot fix you, or help you see the joy in life. But that is your burden to bear.”
I will stay on your heels phantom…track you to the far corners of the country…and one day you will repay for what you’ve chosen to do…
“In the time being…remember that your foe is a half breed, and one who knows suffer like you…chose a different path. Perhaps see if you can attribute my actions against you to the rest my kind as well.”
Feb 11, 2020
Phantom chuckled and stood up, staring at Farris from behind his mask.
“I almost wish you’d killed me.” He told Farris with a laugh. “I wish anything could kill me. A shame. I have never feared death, and would almost welcome it. Ah well.” He let the flames around them die out completely and turned to go to his dragons.
“Fun sparring with you, Farris.” He stated. “I look forward to what your next move shall be.” He lifted the mask and gave him a toothy smile, on the edge of insanity. “It’s been fun.”
Feb 11, 2020
Farris lifted a hand, and then let it fall to his side. He turned away with a winced as he gingerly touched his arms. But the phantoms words echoed in his head.
Wished I had killed him…wishing anything could kill him…Very well then Indigo…I shall not kill you for your crimes. No…your death will be proportional to the years you robbed. I swear it…
Feb 12, 2020
The Chief breathed heavily still in her husband’s arms. They remained silent much to Grey’s dismay throughout the fight, but they agreed to be on standby if Farris needed back-up against Phantom. The fight escalated, but Grey and Brandt saw that Farris handled himself and couldn’t help but be impressed. They were confident Shadow would keep the other Furies safe while they waited. 
As soon as things appeared to calm down, Grey and Brandt looked at each other and nodded before moving to Farris. They had to check him for injuries and then go find Shadow and the other Night Furies.
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