[Kanji_The_Wanderer]

Aftermath:

The Dragon Elites gathered around the chasm that was created by Dimitria.

"Nuruoki. It has already been ten minutes. What is the current status?" questioned Leinurus.

"At the current velocity, and pressure of the water, he has to be dead. There is no way he could have survived. Not to mention the fact that no land dweller could hold his breath for ten minutes submerged. Not even with his Elven Powers could be complete such a task. He is surely dead." said Nuruoki.

"Then decrease the water level and bring his corpse forth." spat Thrandos.

"I don't see the point. I don't feel his aura." spoke the Fire Dragon.

"Zanden!" Leinurus turns to the Fire Dragon, and shouting out his name. "Don't question Lord Thrandos' commands. Nuruoki! Raise the body."

"As you wish."

The water receded, and the body of Kazuhide floated to the surface. Thrandos laughed uproariously. "Serves him right! This is what comes to those who defy her Holiness Shakura, and our spreading Empire. His fate will be an example for those who deem us vile or corrupt. We are the future!" Thrandos raised his head high, full of himself, and basking in his simple satisfaction.

"Zanden! Retrieve the body. Bring it to Her Holiness." Ordered Leinurus.

"Yes sir." Zanden, the Fire Dragon, spread his flaming wings, flew over, and swept up Kazuhide's lifeless body in his talons. "I take my leave now Lords." Zanden flew up, and vanished into the clouds.

Leinurus looked to the right. "There is his Naginata. The blade he was so fond of. It will be a good keep sake to show to his human companions before we kill them." Leinurus took up the naginata, and held it in his small claws.

"This is unfortunate." sighs Nuruoki. "Having to be viewed as tyrants, and having to snuff out life to prove our point. There could be others, who see us as such. The Empire could be tossed into a state of panic. With Swiftant and Suzette also becoming deserters, there is none to say that this won't happen again. A thorough analysis should be made of all the Human Soldiers in our Military."

Thrandos and Leinurus nodded their heads. "Excellent Conclusions Nuruoki! For your prowess in battle, and your intellect, I think a reward is in order. Don't you agree Lord?" beamed Leinurus.

"Perhaps." Growled Thrandos. "I don't like this situation. Perhaps we should attack the human capital of Asgard soon. Raze the city, and make an example. If we did this, it would be unlikely that any more humans would dare leave our ranks, for fear of torture and death."

"Brilliant deduction my Lordship! What would we ever do without you?" (Leinurus was clearly giving more credit, then what was due).

"Who knows." chuckled Thrandos. "These measly dilemma's agitate me. My stomach grows empty, and my claws need sharping. Let's head back to the castle."

The three remaining dragons took off simultaneously. Into the crimson sky.

Sunrise approached...