Outside of the city,a few vicous grimms and spiteful goblins were currently laying down on the ground defeated as there was an emblem on the ground to represent a burning Rose as they emblem was forge through fire,which would have meant that the dark huntress and flame haze herself otherwise known as Serena Rose had taken down them out not too long ago,marking the sight of her presence before she could be seen further away from it while her scythe,Nightmare Rose in her hand,behind her back

Serena:*She whistles a little while taking an apple from a bag that she had with her before laying back against tree as she takes a bite while relaxing a little bit*And another soild win for this mighty firbringer,Score1 for me and as for those guys down there zero*She said happily*

???:*She sighed softly while appearing as a small creature as a spirit when appearing on Serena's shoulder*When you sre going to stop actually being so reckless and get a little more serious about things,Serena?*She said before Serena glances at her*

Serena:*She blinks her eyes twiuhce in curiously while looking at the creature that being a smaller version of the Black Rose Dragon*Hm?,What do you mean,Lucine?

Lucine:Recently you've been a little more lenient during missions and you seemed a little bit out of touch,You've been losing your focus at multiple moments,has something been on your mind that's been bothering you lately?*She asked while raising an eyebrow*

Serena:*She stayed silent before closing her eyes softly and sighed quietly while she was thinking*Lucine,haven't you noticed how bad or strange everything has got lately

Lucine:*She tilts her head to the side curiously*In what way exactly?

Serena:I mean like what's been happening over the past weeks and month,more chaos has been caused all around the place,Phantom had disappeared and has mostly gone silent which while that's kinda normal for him,it's been that like that way more than usual,Kara being cooped up in that hospital bed ever since that jumped up psycho and his new masked and cryptic partner attacked and then there's the fact that Zeke and his...other half had changed when that happened and had got more secretive about everything,and you,'ve noticed that they started to get brutal towards enemies now with them going off the grid,.......It just feels like things just continues to change more and more by each day and week with not much of a good change and I just makes me think now,what's going to happen next,will have ended up losing another friend once more in front of us or is someone of us gonna end up turning against or worst than that.....?*She said while looking down and having a more fearful tone in her

Lucine:*She pats Serena's back with her wing gently while looking her in the eye*It's going to be alright,Serena,don't think that,you've never have given up before have you?,even when the odds were against you or that something really bad had occurred,you always had kept smile on your face before in the heat of battle having some of things being great in the end,Your sister,Ruby,has done the same hasn't she?

Serena:*She nodded her head slowly while looking at Lucine*Yes,Yes she has,even when situations had got worst,one thing she did not give on anyone or the Hope's of trying to make things*She runs the back of her neck as she cut her eyes to the other direction*.even if some of her methods of doing it may not have been the best planned out she still was able to

Lucine:*She puts on a light smile while reaching up to the top of Serena's head before petting her*Then why should you worry so much,somehow you'll be able to pull through along with everyone's,especially with whatever is troubling your teammates,there's a chance that you be able to help them through it and we'll prevail against the new rivals,enemies and obstacles that stand in the way,and you remember what was your main reasoning for fighting don't you?,what you had told me a dream and goal that you wished to achieve?

*Lucine had asked before a light flashed in front of them both before a flame appeared showing an image and memory of the bigger version of Black Rose Dragon,dwelling deep within the Emerald Forest as it was being attacked by a group of hunters who had believed that it was a threat but also were intrigued by it's appearance with a few of them being afraid if while others considered to be more an interesting target to prey on and hunt as they took the opportunity to strike as one of them fired tranquilizer darts and another aimed steadily with a spear while glancing at the majestic yet intimidating plant like beast as it hits the darts away with it's wings and thorns as it flew up a little from the ground dodges the the spear before it swooped down as it attacked and sent two the hunters flying away as it crashes straight into them as it roars loudly before flapping it's wings as it let's out a strong gust of wind*

Demonic Hunter:*He squints his eyes as he gritted his teeth while he was on a tree branch and trying to hold on and not get caught in the blistering winds before a blast of fire was sent towards him from the dragon before attempting to teleport as he takes out his flame bow and arrows as he tried to fly*I've never seen such a creature like this around here these parts,the beast is relentless!*He said while flying as he shot few arrows at the Dragon as it growls at him in pain anger before one it's thorns were about to hit into him before he dodges it and then slashed and stabbed at it while holding one his arrows

Elf Hunter:Stave it off and distract it for a bit so I can get a good shot of this behemoth!*She shouted out while running across from multiple trees as she held her own set off arrows and a bow before firing rapidly from multiple angles as the dragon tried to attack and fly over to her while was still in pain from the previous hit it took both being the Elf Hunter into the air as she clings onto one of the wings as she attempted to drive a knife through the wings only to be lose her grip and fall off when hitting into a tree before hitting onto the ground and groans in pain,after a few moments she tried to get up while taking a shot with her throwing knives towards the creature before hearing the voice of what sounds a like a teenage huntress in training*

Serena (Past):*She had a serious expression on her face as she takes out her scythe,Nightmare Rose while pointing it at the two remaining hunters*You two sickos better stay away from that creature you got me,or else take the both of you by the legs and kick what's left of your sorry butts with them got it!?*She said in an angry and cold tone of voice while glaring at as the two hunters laughed at her as they looked at her*

Elf Hunter:*She chuckles softly while walking over to Serena*My my,Such violent thoughts coming from a cute little girl*She said with a smirk on her face*

Serena (Past):*She growls at her while shifting the scythe into it's rifle mode as she points it at her*Back off lady,You think I'm joking around with you,Ms?,Look I maybe a teen but that doesn't mean I don't know to protect others or teach bad people like you a lesson and I'm not afraid to use this!*She said as the Elf Hunter laughed more and smirked as tried to take her weapon before Serena jumped back and into the air while shooting at her before making dark slashes and sends them at her repeatedly in the air as the weapon changes back with the hunter gasping in both surprise and pain as she hits onto the ground while Serena narrows her eye at her and the demonic hunter*

Demonic Hunter:*He stated silent as he watched and grinned a little and then sighs softly*So you got a few moves on you,big deal if you ask me it's beginners luck-*He paused as he was shot in the both of his arms before he holds onto his arm as he hisses in pain before his eye twitches as he looks at Serena*

Serena(Past):*She hums softly while looking at him while whistling a little*

Demonic Hunter:*He growls at her before aiming his bow at her before firing flame arrows at her as he hums*Okay then,you little brat,you want to play the hero then fine!*He said as Serena grunts a bit in pain as she attempted to dodge the arrows but got hit by some of them as he fires more with her groaning a bit in more pain before slicing at him before yelps when taking a few more hits from the swings of her scythe *

*Past Serena was still feeling pain from the the piercings and hits from the arrows before trying to rush at the demonic hunter as she raises up her scythe to slash him before he moved quickly before roundhouse kicking as she hits into a few logs and skids on the ground before she hisses a little and clenches her fist as she tries getting up and jumping before she yelps as the demonic hunter uses a hook chain the was wearing on his wrist before the chain wraps around her and pulls it over to her as he spins her around before throwing into a nearby cabin,crashing through the walls as she coughs up a little bit of blood*

Demonic Hunter:*He stares at her before picking her by the shirt*Do you give up little soul,this a fight that you can not win,even if you had hoped too

Serena (Past):Never!,I'm not going to give up,not only one of us is left standing and until you leave that creature be,to give it some peace,it's never anything to you!*She said while kicking her feet a bit as she tries to hit him but couldn't*And I know one thing for certain,I know that won't let myself go down to a person like you

Demonic Hunter:You my friend are foolish for thinking that you could stop someone with alot more time and experience than yourself,you merely nothing more just a foolish kid trying to be brave *He said coldly before whike tightening his grip and raises her up before she kicked him in the face before dropping her as he was feeling something grabbing him and pulling away deeper into the forest into parts that are uncertain of return,he struggled a bit to get away and break free but couldn't as he screamed before he was gone as Serena hits onto the ground and grunts as she rolls over while holding her arm*

???:Hmm,You may actually show a little bit more promise than I thought....*A voice said*

Serena (Past):*She looks around as she was confused when hearing the voice*Huh?,Who said that,whose there?

???:Over here*The voice said as Serena started to look in the direction of where the voice was before she sees the dragon*You must be Serena Rose,am I correct*

Serena (Past):*Her jawdropped as she heard the voice come from the Dragon as she was shocked yet surprised*You can actually talk,Not only your are cool looking dragon but a talking one too!?,O-Oh and also yes but how do you know my name*She raises an eyebrow*

??? (Black Rose Dragon):That is because I have been sent here in order to find a guardian who may truely worthy of my hidden but great and immense power bestowed to by a being known as The Crimson King,this power can only be given one who is truly worthy of it with a good heart soul,but may I ask of you one question?

Serena (Past):*She nods her head firmly*Of course,you may

??? (Black Rose Dragon):What is that you desire to do?

Serena (Past):*She slowly starts to stand up in front of her as she looks at the dragon in the eyes while putting her hands together*My dream is to make a better world were people can live easy,one were all the bad things will be gone where everyone can live peacefully,for omr that everyone will be able to be happy and won't have suffer through pain and distraught!

Black Rose Dragon:*She hums before smiling softly as her eyes glowed red while looking at Serena and transferring a bright aura around her*,Then I shall aid you in achieving this vision of yours,now the power that I shall bestow upon you,that I shall unlock deep within you soul will help you, "Great powers of the king of crimson,awaken within this soul of this huntress,I beseech the for I shall call upon you to fight once more,arise....Flame Haze Warrior Of Remnant and Earth!"*she called out as fa circle of flames were ignited, surrounded them as Serena's eyes and haired changed to a more pinkish red as now had her hidden powers with her self awakened for the first time*

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Serena:*She smiles a little bit before nodding her head as she looked at Lucine*Yes,I remember the all too well,and I'm never going to forget that,after all because that day,I got to meet with you and both make a great pairvalomg with our team as she grins happily before hearing the sound of a portal opening up*

???:Hm,What a touching and sweet litte story of yours

Lucine:*She raises an eyebrow looking at the portal as she saw the figure walking out of the portal as Serena gasped*

Serena:I-It's.....It's you,that masked man Quarzter!

Arkose:*He nodded his head slowly while he was holding a red cube within his hand as the surround area changed to look more like the vacuum of space*Why yes but also,Quartzer is only an alias of mine,but I'd prefer it for if you instead referred to me by Arkose,or the person that shall control your destiny today,as I have controlled many others

Serena:*She narrows her eye at him him as she stands up*I know about you and that other psycho did to my friend,Kara Muto,what makes you think I wouldn't be feeling a bit angry with you or not taking you down from where you stand?

Arkose:You do have a good point right there,but who's to say that I didn't come prepared with the knowledge of you wanting to throw of the anger and hatred you have in attack towards me,hm?

Serena:*She crossed her arms*,What the hell do you want?

Arkose:*He walks around while having his hand behind his back *You have something with that I will be needing for the time being

Serena:*She raises an eyebrow while tilting her head*And that is Masquerade?

Arkose:*He strokes his chin as he was thinking and leans back*I'm going to need those flame haze powers that you have within you,along with the sacred energies and abilities of that small Black Rose Dragon your shoulder.It'll help greatly for our grand plans that we have store for this world,just like how your friend's Rainbow Dragon's energy,from what little I was able to receive while she resisted before being locked within the corners of her own mind and soul.

Serena:*She shakes her head quickly as she looks at him before picking up Lucine and holding her while holding up her hand that she balled up into a fist*No,You can forget,bub,I'm not giving up Lucine to you got it!?,or my powers,and after what you had done to Kara and attempted to do to Rainbow,Fat chance that I'm going let you get away that especially for second time!*

Arkose:*He sighs softly as he shook his head while looking at her before closing his eyes*I figured this,I suppose I may have use a little more force.........Rise up from the depths of the spiritual plain,my all power beast,awaken from your slumber and shine your light through the darkness...Neo Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon come forth...!" *He said while opening his eye as strange patterned symbol appeared in it with the monsters appearing along side him as it's three heads roared in unison*

Serena:*She grits her teeth as her eyes widen when seeing the opposing dragon duel spirit monster infront of her*Neo Blue Eyes!?

Arkose:*He smirks lightly behind his mask*What's the matter little rose,you seemed have lost that sheer confidence you once had on your face has all of gone away in a flash of instant or was all talk and no action*

Serena:*She shakes her head as she looks at him while going into her flame haze form haze*No!,I'll show you*She glances at her small Black Rose Dragon friend*Ready Lucine?

Lucine:I'm ready when you are,Serena*She said while jumping off her shoulder before leveling up and turning into the normal sized Black Rose Dragon with a bit if a power increase as she roars*

Arkose:Your rose dragon,against my ultimate dragon,now this will be an amusing,alright then,I may make this battle merciful for you*,He said as both him and Serena both back il from each other as they looked at each in the eyes with their monsters getting ready for battle*

Serena and Arkose:Spirit Dimension Duel!!*They both shouted out as they both command their monsters to attack one with their attacks as they both hurdled in towards one another as Blue Eyes fired it's Neutron Blast attack from mouths of the three dragon heads as Black Rose Dragon began to use to use Black Rose Gale while also whipping at Blue Eyes with her thorns and firing at her before the blasts collided with one another*