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Cinder yelped with the black female's powerful blows...he was growing weaker and stuggled just to dodge her most threatening attacks, hardly being able to sneak an attack.  He underestimated her small size, and thought she would not be a challenge, however this black female was one of his most dangerous opponets

Cinder watched her go... "still so gorgeous,"he whispered.  Cinder's whole body stung from his many wounds as well as his burn... he couldnt move, but struggled to his feet.  The pain stung even more, and he nearly collapsed, keeping himself up he breathed weakly.  Sending a distress call for Duke.

Duke's ears perked up and he got to his brother....he was shocked that the female BEAT Cinder at his own game...helping his brother up, Duke lead his brother to a den....nursing his wounds, he gently healed him.  "Your going to be weak for a few days...or weeks." he said slowly

Cinder growled...

Duke kissed Duke on the cheek..."Your my brother and i swore to protect you, I wont break that promise, even if my life depends on it." he said calmly.  "Promise me I wont have to risk my life for you..." Duke said concerned.

"hmph." Cinder hissed.  "Perhaps..." he said without concern

Duke shook his head in saddness, and healed his brother... "At least stay hear for a bit... stay warm, and safe...u can go in a few weeks, i'll look after you." he said soothinly.

Cinder stared at his brother, the pain fading... "fine..." he growled.

Duke smiled..."Thank you... i'm going to check on everyone...remember..stay!" he said

Cinder layed down to rest

"its fine now thanks for asking."Star said not looking at duke but focusing on xiang instead.

"Duke, what happened here?" Crystal asked confused.

Duke followed Star's gaze.  "You two...?" he began but decided not to finish... he gulped and turned to Crystal..."Cinder... he attacked Star and then me," he began.  "The black female came, and chased him down...something erupted and the two of them fought... Cinder's badly injured, hes in the den resting now...i dont know what happened to the victor..." Duke anwsered...Duke chuckled..."no offence, Crystal but if this female is strong enough to nearly tear Cinder limb from limb, shes a way better fighter then i've seen..." he started..."would u like to take a chance and fight her." he said smiling, but didnt say it as a joke, but in a more serious tone

"What were you gonna say duke?" Star said looking up at the big dragon.

"So thats what happened man i must have missed a good fight." Crystal said dissapointed

Duke looked uneasily at Star..."like together..." he said awkwardly, giving an embarrased sort of smile.  Duke turned to Crystal "By the looks of Cinder's wounds, i would have to say i did too.  But i wish my brother didnt risk his safety so easily, i dont know what i would do if i lost him." Duke said sadly.."hes all i got."

"Well i guess you can say that." Star said.

"Well i wish he were ok too he seemed like you an ok guy i guess." Crystal replied blushing

Zippora played with some birds on the mountain top, she clawed most of them, but decided to bother them

Duke smiled "Congrats..." he said nodding at Star and Xiang

"I think hes trying to hide it," Duke anwsered Crystal

"Thanks" Star Said looking at duke then lookind at xiang.

"Your really nice Duke." Crystal said.