[Modaruk stands in front of Sukeyuay, Ehay, and Rumakay in the demon-style bedroom.]
Modaruk: The decision to promote you does not seem favorable with the council at this time. Even so, I'm sure by now you have witnessed enough to understand that they have to be stopped.
Sukeyuay: They might not be the only ones.
Modaruk: Word has it, that the way was already paved for you at the caverns. If the other higher ups knew about that, they would instantly label you frauds and execute you. Don't tell me you'll support them when you're in such a predicament.
Sukeyuay: So how do you expect to stop Zerka?
Modaruk: Tomorrow my brother, Sotaruk, will lead the attack during the order's meeting. By then, they will have freed Draconta, who rightfully belongs to us. And with us on the inside, we will catch Zerka off guard.
Ehay: So you plan to destroy them all.
Modaruk: Exactly. If they live, they will only go on to kill others. They plan for of them to win the next Demon World Tournament to gain Zerka's control of this world. Then they will exterminate all the weak demons here and use the rest to march on the Human World and take it over. Mass deaths will result which will flood Spirit World, causing them to be busy with their own task and quite prone to assaults. Zerk will dethrone King Yama and rule all three worlds. Of course his followers only know that they need to be strong to make Demon World how they each individually envision it. You can't possibly agree with these tactics.
Rumakay: True, but are your intentions honorable?
Modaruk: I find them honorable to save the greater whole.
Rumakay: There must be a better solution than mass slaughter.
Modaruk: These fighters have been trained to kill until killed. They will not change.
Sukeyuay: And Zerk?
Modaruk: Has an unwavering desire for ultimate power. I have tried reasoning with him and the rest of the council, but they do not respond. I had continued even though it put my position at jeopardy. Their plans remain the same.
Sukeyuay: I suppose we could help you on this, but something still bugs me.
Modaruk: And what is that.
Sukeyuay: You said Draconta belongs to you? How come Zerka has it?
Modaruk: Fair question. I am from the Dragon Clan. [complimentary flashback images] Draconta was like a God to us with its power and resources. It had taught us many of it's secrets. It provided for us and we respected it almost to the point of worship. While Zerk was forming the order of Zerka, they had raided us. Compared to them, we were weak. We lost. They killed all of us, except for our strongest. I was included. They offered us to join them, but we refused...except for myself. It had appeared that I had turned traitor to my clan while the others perished. What Zerk didn't know is that many of the clan secretly survived. We have been training not only for revenge, but to prohibit such actions from happening in the future towards others. [end flashback images]
Sukeyuay: Well thank you for finally informing us! You couldn't have just told us before we tracked all over Demon World for some non-existing treasure! You couldn't have planned the attack before sending us on some stupid goose chase.
Modaruk: I'll admit I had hoped you to bring crystals back for the Clan's use. Nonetheless, I wanted you to form an unbiased opinion of the situation before presenting my case.
Rumakay: Why choose us for help?
Modaruk: You are all powerful. You rapidly increased your strength in the past. As expected, you all did so now. Each of your energy levels has easily surpassed 500K. Draconta and the Clan should be able to take care of the bulk of Zerka, but I need you guys to help me with the higher ups. I'll be counting on you to annihilate the other leaders while I deal with Zerk. I believe you can handle that much since you managed to take care of the pack of fox demons.
Rumakay: [gasp then apprehensive] How did you know about the foxes?
Modaruk: Zerk's been trying to get rid of them for some time since they refused to aid him. Going as far as to track them to keep them from interfering with his plans and to dispose of them at a time of weakness. And with Kurama around the timing seemed too perfect to achieve both goals in one move. [sigh] I guess you really can't kill two birds with one stone.
[Sukeyuay raises, grabs Modaruk, and shakes him.]
Sukeyuay: So you knowingly sent us to kill Kurama's siblings? And you expect us to help you after that?
Modaruk: Now don't confuse what I did with Zerka. I may have been in tabs with the tracker, but keep in mind that it was Zerk's intention for you to dispose of the foxes.
[Sukeyuay lets go of Modaruk and turns. The shadow of his brow covers his eyes.]
Sukeyuay: So they won't continue to hurt people?
Modaruk: Precisely.
* * *
[Around the sleeping mountain of Draconta, a red skinned, yellow-orange haired demon lurks. He looks similar to Modaruk in shape and bares a similar dragon tattoo that ranges from one arm, around his neck, and up the opposite side of his face. Reaching one of Draconta's heads, he pats the chin as high as he can reach with his hand that his tattoo is on. He sets his opposite cheek on Draconta and the tattoo glows softly. The dragon lets out a purring roar and lifts it's other head to look.]
Demon: Don't fear Draconta, it is your faithful son, Sotaruk. The time is come to free you and avenge the clan.
[Draconta shrinks to the form and size of a two headed komodo dragon.]
Draconta : [both heads speaking simultaneously] Thank you, my son. I am glad to see you are well.
Sotaruk: Fortunately, through wisdom you had bestowed upon us; a great deal of us had survived.
Draconta: Splendid. That nasty Zerk would not come within five hundred feet of me knowing I would tear him apart.
Sotaruk: You will get your chance soon enough. The barrier is almost broken.
Draconta: Then let us be on our way.
[Sotaruk mounts Draconta. Draconta slinks towards Zerka's headquarters.]
* * *
[Zerk is addressing the members of Zerka. Sukeyuay sits by Gavarian, Ehay between Marduk and Ossaplam, and Rumakay behind Risho.]
Zerk: It is our duty to perfect the world. We are the strong. Those who are weaker cannot carry the burden needed to create Utopia. True, it is hard work, but it will be worth it. Do not let them hold us back. The time has come for us to spread the word that change is upon us. All those potentially worthy to survive must join our cause or...
[Zerk is cut off by a loud rumble as the room shakes. The ceiling slides off, causing debris to fall. Above, Draconta loops in the air. Swooping down, many Dragon Clan members jump off into the mass of Zerka, triggering chaos. Sukeyuay, Ehay, and Rumakay run up to the front while dropping their disguises. As Yusuke, Hiei, and Kurama they attack the prominent figures. Zerk powers up a fist while glaring at Draconta but Modaruk jumps him from behind. Zerk turns and counters Modaruk's second attack.]
Zerk: So now you finally show your true intentions.
[Modaruk continues to throw punches at Zerk which are all blocked.]
Modaruk: You really believed I'd be happy to work under you after you slaughtered my people? Your destruction ends now by your own destruction!
[Modaruk puts his hands together and pushes out an energy blast towards Zerk. Zerk lifts his left hand and an air current shoots out that fizzles the energy blast.]
Zerk: Why do you start with such trivial attacks when you know my strength is above them? If you're serious, then we should stop wasting time and fight at full power.
[Zerk attacks with water streaming out of his hand, blowing Modaruk back. Kurama stands in front of one of the prominent figures, brandishing his rose whip.]
Kurama: I'll give you one warning. Renounce this operation of domination or perish.
Prominent Figure #1: Heh. We've come too far to give up because of rogues like you.
[Kurama lashes his whip but the prominent figure jumps over Kurama while simultaneously flinging ice blades at Kurama. Hiei clashes his katana with another prominent figure's ivory club.]
Prominent Figure #2: Shiny little sword, but it will prove no use to you. I laugh to think you're using it against my dragon molar!
Hiei: [growls] We'll see who'll be laughing.
[The prominent figure pushes Hiei back with his club and swings, knocking Hiei's katana out of his hands. Yusuke punches and blocks against the other prominent figure.]
Prominent Figure #3: Are you sure you're fighting on the right side? If you join us then you could have a bright future ahead of you.
Yusuke: Yeah, I've been listening to what you guys have to say. So if I beat you, then obviously you are too weak and don't deserve to survive? I can go with that.
Prominent Figure #3: If that is your choice, then I won't go easy on you.
[Yusuke throws a punch to the prominent figure's face, which the prominent figure slips around and chops Yusuke's neck from behind. Throughout the hall, Zerka members battle against the members of the Dragon Clan. Different elemental and dragon-based attacks rage inside the struggle. Draconta swirls around in the air with Sotaruk riding on one head and the Mermaid riding on the other. Ominous sickly green clouds cumulate around Draconta's path. Thunder rumbles as the overhead threat gathers and grows. A distinctive lighting bolt crashes against the sky. Zerk eyes the flash then smirks towards Modaruk, brushing aside another one of his attacks.]
Zerk: I see you released the beast you revere so much.
[Modaruk powers up his fist for an explosive punch.]
Modaruk: You had no right to cage Draconta in that barrier. Now your destruction is eminent.
[While Modaruk throws his punch, Zerk shoots out an energy wave that forces him back.]
Zerk: You may want to avenge your clan, but you obviously forgot that day. How we conquered and captured your kind. That barrier also protected Draconta from me!
[Zerk swirls around and points two fingers in the air. A powerful blue lightning bolt shoots out and connects with Draconta. Draconta screeches and curls up, plummeting towards the battle.]
Modaruk: DRACONTA!
[Landing a short distance from the melee, the ground shakes, causing most of the fighters to loose their balance. After recovering, many of the fighters on the Dragon Clan's side look up in shock and horror.]
Yusuke: NO!
