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Well I got a lot of WTF's from a lot of people about chapter 7, so that was a sign to me to begin working on chapter 8, and well...here you go. Enjoy.

Chapter 8 - To give Your Life

Red's POV -

I heard footsteps, not knowing who's they were I remained as if I were asleep. I wanted to open my eyes, but I had been beaten and demanded information I had no idea what they were talking about. They kept taking vile after vile of my blood, and I had no idea what they used it for. I wanted to go home, I wanted to go back to the abandoned house and just live my life in that constant moment of happiness, the moment of happiness when I woke up next to Chris. I know nothing had went on or was going too, but for some reason when I was near him I felt safe and secure, protected and cherished. I shook my head lightly from the thought, and instantly regretted it as I heard the distant footsteps get closer. Somebody stopped in front of me, a hand grabbing my jaw and making my head rise. I kept my eyes closed and my face relaxed, hoping to fool the other.

"Wake up. I know your faking it."

I remained silent, still pretending but my eyes snapped open as the other person slapped me hard, making me scream in pain. I blinked in anger for a moment, but my rage was replaced with shock as I seen Damon standing in front of me, that same wide grin on his face.

"You're up, good. Unfortunate for me though, you didn't wake up after the events."

I stared at him for a moment before speaking. My tongue felt heavy as I did.

"What do you mean...events...?"

He gave a chuckle and his hand came out to rub my cheek, making me try to pull away, but I was chained to the wall.

"Oh? I was for sure you knew. Your friend Chris is here to save you. But right now he's probably getting a sword shoved into his skull."

I gasped and growled in anger, my tail swishing as I struggled against the chains, trying to get at him and punch him in the face, but it was useless.

"What are you talking about?!" I said in a loud voice.

He continued to rub my cheek, slowly moving forward.

"Well we have a new friend who is dealing with your friend as we speak. Chris is probably begging for mercy right now..."

I growled loudly and as he got so close as to kiss me I spat in his face, growling my next words.

"Rot in Hell!"

He blinked a couple of times in shock, but smirked and drew his hand back, punching me straight in the jaw, making my head snap to the side.

"Well if I'm rotting in Hell, I'm bringing you with me."

I looked at him and growled, but he kicked me in the stomach, making me gasp, coughing up blood from the sheer impact. My vision blurred but I remained conscious. He chuckled loudly, kicking me in the face, making my head snap to the side quickly, blood poured down the side of my mouth. I glared at him, secretly hoping it would hurt him somehow, but I knew it wouldn't.

"Are you going to shut up now?"

I remained silent, which only made him grin.

"Wonderful, and for the record, Chris is probably being cut to pieces by one of the lab's newest experiments. This guy didn't show any resistance at all, and obeyed every order. He can use a sword too, so that's a bonus. I gave Chris a sword to use, but it won't do him any good."

I continued to give him the silent treatment. A new person, I thought they would have at least stopped the abductions and experiments to try and catch me and Chris. But I suppose now that they had me, it made things easier for them to continue their work. One thing was for sure though, if I got out of these damn chains, I'll be sure to snap Damon's neck.

Chris's POV -

The loud ringing of steel against steel could be heard echoing from the walls of the room as I swung the sword over and over, but none of my attacks landing on anything but his blade. As I jumped back, panting and staring with wide eyes at the small smile that was on the black and red Dragon's face, I could tell that I couldn't win. I had tried everything I could think of. Struck at every point in his body, but he just blocked my attacks like they were flutters of wind, making me look like a complete fool.

"Are you finished yet? I'm pretty sure by now you have realized all of your efforts are in vain."

I gave a struggled growl before slashing at him again, but his sword was always right there to block it. The sparks that flew from the blades were beautiful, but I wanted to see blood, I wanted to see a lot of blood. I swallowed hard and took my stance again, giving a loud growl before charging, slashing at him as quickly as possible. Every time I struck, his sword met mine, blocking or parrying my attacks.

"You're only postponing the inevitable, why don't you just give UP!?" As he said the last word his hand shot out, smashing into my snout and making me stumble back a few steps, clutching my snout tightly as blood began to drip from my black scaled fingers. He twirled his blade, pointing it at me before staring at me.

"The time for children's play is over. I will no longer prolong this fight."

Before I had a chance to blink he spun, connecting his boot with my chest, causing me to fly back and fall to the ground. As I tried to stand I felt his boot on my chest again, holding me down.

"You are pathetic and weak. How do you expect to save your friend when you don't even have the strength to last in a fight with me? I'm taking pity on you, so be grateful. You're a lost soul who has no idea what you've gotten yourself into. You are in the Dragon's den, and here is where you shall die."

His foot left my chest as he moved to stand a little bit away from me, raising his sword and holding it tight, twirling it before taking an advanced looking stance.

"Now get up and fight me with every ounce of strength you have! Don't give up until I'm dead! I cannot stand weaklings!"

I growled in anger, jumping to my feet and charging instantly. Our swords connected over and over, he was merely blocking my attacks but as I attempted to cut off his head he knocked away my blade, flicking the blade around and plunging it into my foot, going through the floor as well. I didn't realize the blade had struck home until I felt a wet substance on my foot which made me look down. The sight brought a scream of shock and pain from my mouth, my eyes widening as I screamed again as he yanked the blade free and kicked me to the ground. My foot was pouring blood like a steady stream as I struggled to stand, screaming again as the pain surged like fire. I groaned loudly, growling in anger, standing due to pure anger as I roared in anger and charged, slashing at him with every ounce of strength I had, not giving up, not giving him a chance to attack, but then again he didn't need to attack me to win.

"That's it! Yes! Show me your anger, let it drive you! Try to kill me!"

As my blade made contact with his he knocked it out of my hand, the beautiful sword flying through the air before it stabbed into the ground, standing upright. As the blade left my hand I gasped as he kicked me in the chest, sending me clear across the room and into the wall.

"You're too slow!"

I coughed hard as I panted, rasping for breath as my body shook, my eyes gave a deadly glare at him, but he only twirled his sword before sheathing it.

"You've lost. Leave now while you still have the chance."

He turned and began to walk away, but stopped as I spoke.

"Where...do you think you're....going?"

I struggle to stand, blood dripping from the corner of my mouth.

"Were not even close to done.....don't you dare...tell me to give up...and leave....." I clench my fists and scream loudly, tears threatening to overflow. "...when somebody I care about more than anything is going to be used as a lab toy and then killed! I could never turn my back on Red like that! Now turn around and fight me!"

He was silent for a long time. His hand that was on his sword handle was calm as he turned to simply stare at me.

"What is it....that drives you to do such insane things....this is suicide...you're not going to get past me...so why continue? It's meaningless."

As he spoke I shakily began to limp towards him, my breathing shaky and uncontrolled as I picked up the sword that had been knocked away from me.

"I keep trying...because I'll never give up...until I know Red is safe. He's..." I stagger and cough, panting heavily as I struggle to stay awake. The loss of blood was getting to me. "...the reason why I'm here...I won't stop...until he's right beside me...smiling like he always does...in that way that makes my heart pound..." As I speak my voice gets louder, I raise my sword, growling as I struggle to charge at him, the will to save Red the only thing keeping me awake. "That is something somebody like you could NEVER understand!"

My sword swung downwards, he blocked the attack, grunting from the sheer force, he was surprised at the power. I continued to attack him, even though he kept blocking and dodging, eyeing me curiously the whole time, tears continued to leave my eyes, blurring my vision. As I attempted to cut his arm he knocked my sword away and slashed my right arm horizontally, making blood spill and splatter to the floor. I fell to my knees, lowering my head as I panted heavily, tears still flowing. I was beaten, I knew it was useless. I didn't give up though. I struggled to my feet but was only knocked onto my back as he kicked me hard. I still struggled to stand, this time he just stood there, utterly amazed at how determined I was. As I stood upright we just stared at each other, his eyes were wide with shock as I limped towards him, wanting to try again. I was almost to him, almost within sword reach, but I stopped as he spoke, his voice was soft and quiet.

"Why exactly was your comrade captured...?"

I stared at him for a moment, thinking about my answer before speaking.

"They want his blood...they can use it...to make more like you...more like him...I have no clue why they want to do it...but they want to use his blood...and my blood...and then after were used and we've served our purpose...they'll kill us...And after today...when you get rid of me...you'll be killed too..."

My words made his eyes widen even more. His next action shocked me, as he continued to stare at me with a somewhat half confused half understanding look he sheathed his sword slowly.

"Were pawns...tools of a...creation of a new species?"

I nod slowly, which made him growl softly.

"How dare they...they lied to me...I was told you kidnapped the other male and they reclaimed him...and you were here to recapture him...I was a fool..."

He dropped into an odd looking bow before me, looking up at me with sorry eyes.

"Forgive me...I had no idea that this was the case..."

He stood and put a hand on his sword handle.

"I will help you..."

Now it was my turn to be shocked. My eyes were probably as wide as plates when he said that last sentence. We stared at each other for a long time, probably 5 minutes or so before I decided to speak.

"How can I trust you...when I turn my back you can easily stab me..."

He blinks and looks at his sword.

"I know my word is hard for you to believe at the moment, but trust that I am not the type to do such a dishonorable thing. If I were to attack you, I would make it quite clear that I intended to kill you. I want to help you, what they are doing is wrong, forgive me for not understanding earlier...if I would have been more suspicious of them we could have avoided this bloody fight."

I nod and hold my arm, limping as I head to the locked door Damon went through.

"It's alright...let's just get Red. I have to save him."

I felt his hand on my uninjured arm, pulling me back.

"You're injured, we have to leave. You're in no condition to fight. We'll have to wait another day. Wherever your place of hiding is you have to lead me there. I will carry you if I have to."

I look at him for a long moment, not blinking or speaking as I thought. He could just be putting on an act to get me to show him where Red and I were hiding. But if that is the case then Damon would have already told that information. We had no choice though, if I stayed I would be killed, and so would he due to helping me. I give a small nod and he puts my good arm over his shoulders, supporting me as we began running to the unlocked locked door that I came in, kicking it down and rushing though the halls. He had to help me stay upright as we ran, my foot screamed in pain from the wound, but I had to get out.

"When we arrive outside of the building you must tell me where to run!"

I gave a sharp nod and we both ducked as gunfire began to sound behind us. We ran from side to side, trying to avoid the bullets as we rushed outside.

"Go straight, then when we get into the forest head left a little!"

He nods and our speed increased dramatically. The landscape rushed past us as He suddenly jumped into the air, large Dragon wings sprouted from his back with a loud rip of flesh and scale, spreading and holding us up as we flew across the forest. I could easily spot the house, my eyes told him where to go, so he flew down and landed on the porch swiftly, setting me down as I gasped for breath. His wings returned to inside of his back, making him wince a little.

"I found out I could do that a day ago. Now I am going to bring you in and lay you down, you need to rest while I treat your wounds."

All I could do at this point is nod. He picked me up and carried me inside, laying me on the couch as he took off my bloody clothing, all expect my boxers. I was so shocked and weak from blood loss I didn't care. He instantly went to work, finding bandages and disinfectant and was soon mending my wounds and cuts. As he worked I slipped into unconsciousness, not knowing what was going to happen to me, or if Red was ok. I had no choice but to trust this skilled Dragon. His face was calm and gentle despite the defined features of his snout and his piercing scary eyes. When I finally went out he was wrapping the cut on my arm.

Red's POV -

I groaned loudly and shook my head, opening my eyes to see Damon sitting at a small table with his feet propped up. He had a bored look on his face as he stared at me.

"Chris went back to the house."

My eyes widened as I struggled to speak due to my body feeling so numb.

"W-what...he...he came to save me...why did he...go back..."

Damon smirked and ran a hand over his eyes and snout.

"He gave up. He gave up on you. Too bad, I was looking forward to blowing his brains out. But it turns out he's just a big chicken."

I let my head drop. Chris came to save me? He wasn't the type to just give up. He'd keep fighting, no matter what. He wouldn't stop until I was safe. I raised my head, looking at Damon.

"You're lying! He'd never abandon me...he'd keep going! He never gives up!"

Damon laughed loudly, getting up and walking up to me, cupping my cheek in his hand.

"Well he did abandon you. He's a coward and a weakling. I guess....you'll just have to get used to kissing me...hmm?"

He leaned closer to me, his lips brushing mine but I growled and spat in his face, making him blink in surprise before backhanding me hard, blood trailing down the corner of my mouth.

"Whatever you little bastard, I'll just keep getting blood samples from you until you die from blood loss."

I growled in defiance and he only smiled and wiped the spit from his face before punching me in the stomach, making me cough up blood. He was strong, really, really strong.

"I could beat the fuck out of you, but I won't. You're too valuable. So you're lucky."

I groaned and panted, looking up at him as he looked to a creepy looking doctor who was grinning. He had long black hair and he had the creepiest smile ever.

"Take 5 more samples of his blood, just for safe precautions."

The doctor chuckled and walked towards me with a syringe, as he sank the needle deep into me I yelped as an electric shock surged through me, making me scream in pain before I blacked out, the world becoming nothing but darkness. I knew Chris would never abandon me, he'd save me. He had to have some sort of plan.

*Well isn't this exciting!? I quite love the new Anthro character, is his intentions true? Will he keep his word? Or will he betray Chris and kill him? All of your questions can be answered with hints IF you message me! So feel free to favorite, vote, and watch me so you'll know when I update this amazing story! I hope you all have enjoyed it so far, Please give your comments in the comment area, thank you. *