“The Reapening is a phenomenon, appearing to be preformed once a decade, usually at twilight. It is signaled by a blood-red sun. Once the moon is high during that day, the great dragons Zhul-Gamma and Alphos awaken and go out to feast on destruction. This seems to be some sort of behavioral stimulus, most likely caused by extreme hunger. This event is known as The Reapening, named so because of the many deaths that occur during its one month period. During The Reapening, hell arises throughout all of DarkSpire by the dragons. These dragons satisfy their need for destruction by destroying life and towns. Unfortunately, after attacks from the other great dragons, the population of DarkSpire has been at an all-time low, especially with the rise of Draksos. Should the Reapening occur at this time, I fear that Alphos and Zhul-Gamma might have to look for a new food source. DarkSpire will be drained of all life, and they will find some way to get to a new food source.” - Anonymous, found from a journal in Texas Jedi’s Bar, titled, “A Wise Man’s Observations On The Great Dragon Cataclysm”. • Artemis stared at Deatheater through watery eyes. She kept her gaze focused on his dark red eyes, his gleaming white fangs, and his gruesome smile... “You’ve asked for death... Now you will be given death...” Says the corrupted Reaper. Artemis tried to ignore the battle raging behind her. She tried to blot out the roars of Alphos and the screams of her teammates. She needed to focus. Without warning, she shot an explosive arrow at Deatheater. The Reaper gracefully spun to his side, the arrow flying past him and digging into a rock. Deatheater dashed at Artemis and the two locked their weapons. Artemis held her bow up, trying to hold back Deatheater’s scythe as the reaper pushed harder and harder. Artemis grabbed a blood arrow from her side and stabbed it into the Reaper’s chest, staggering him as blood flowed from his chest. He took the chance to swing his scythe at Artemis, only to be parried and thrown to the ground. Artemis stood above him and quickly shot a blood arrow, which had dug into his shoulder. Blood spurted out like a fountain as the arrow met his shoulder. He winced in pain, but quickly got up with a flip. Deatheater stared at Artemis with rage... “You are a worthy opponent... which is why I’ve brought an ally...” Suddenly Diana was thrown to the ground, next to Artemis. The archer looked at the medic, zapped with lightning and writhing with pain. Artemis slowly turned around to see the chaos that ensued behind her. MagicSpaceKitty stood inside Diana’s golden dome. She bore red eyes, and dark skin, as if ash was poured over her. Her purple dress was in tatters, but the torn parts seemed to float like wisps... “Great.... two more trophies for my wall...” She says with sadness in her voice... “I’ll really regret doing this...” she adds as she fires an explosive shot at the Arcane Strategist. MagicSpaceKitty caught the arrow in Midair. The arrow beeped for a second before she threw it back at Artemis. Artemis stood there in horror as the arrow flew back towards her. She prepared for immense pain. She closed her eyes. A clang could be heard. Artemis opened her eyes to see an armored figure in front of her, holding up a shield. It stood like a statue until the arrow exploded. The figure looked back at Artemis, with a smile and a nod. Artemis sighed in relief as ImmaDrizzit spoke... “I’ll help you with MagicSpaceKitty. Cell’s got Deatheater handled.” Artemis looked behind her to see Cell and Deatheater clashing blades, locked in battle. With each hit they let out small remarks. Artemis looked at Deatheater worriedly before she headed for the Arcane Strategist. ImmaDrizzit was right behind her, holding his sword. MagicSpaceKitty greeted the duo with a burst of Lightning. It grazed Artemis a bit, but she was flung to the side by ImmaDrizzit. The Paladin charges at SpaceKitty, swinging his sword across her chest. A huge gash could be seen, and red fluid spurted out of the wound... “Don’t hurt her too much! We’re trying to make them snap out of Alphos’ control!” Yells Artemis. ImmaDrizzit continues to slash at SpaceKitty, blood flying everywhere with every swing. ImmaDrizzit laughed valiantly as SpaceKitty was thrown to the ground, covered in blood splatters and gasping for air. A whine could be heard. Then the pattering of small paws. ImmaDrizzit looked under him to see Scott next to his owner, whining. ImmaDrizzit slowly lowered his sword. SpaceKitty, who had lost her dark skin and red eyes, was writhing in pain... “Well... That was easy...” says Artemis, standing next to SpaceKitty, looking down at her. •