I've decided to simply make this into one novel instead of a series... just because it would only have a sequel, and I'm kinda OCD so I would want it to be a trilogy... so yeah....

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In a cave, sitting beside a pale gray dragon with blue spines down its back, was Acnologia.

Older Acnologia.

"So, Miiko," He began, looking at the dragon. "How does one turn into a dragon?"

Miiko the Nova Dragon froze. He glared at Acnologia. "I told you, enough of that!" he snarled. "That spell is forbidden! And anyway, any human who transforms loses all respect for the species! There is no was I'm going to allow this!"

Acnologia paused, as if thinking it over.

"So what?"

Acnologia's fist became engulfed in a blue, nuclear light. Miiko narrowed his eyes.

"Acnologia..." He said cautiously.

Acnologia, however, simply grinned. "IRON FIST OF THE NOVA DRAGON!!" He yelled, ramming his fist into his foster father's nose.

Miiko flew back, crashing into the cave wall. He stood up, his eyes wide in fury.

"You ungrateful little-" He was too angry to speak. He opened his mouth, and a burst of blue energy blasted out of his mouth.

Acnologia smirked. He opened his mouth, sucking in the energy. Miiko gasped.

"You... you can't eat nova...." He croaked. "I can't even eat nova..."

Acnologia laughed. "Flashing Radio: Death Spear!" He jumped forward, spinning around as his body became engulfed in powerful blue energy, burning the edges of the cave. Miiko's eyes widened as he recognized the devastating death blow.

"You trai-" Miiko was cut short as Acnologia headbutted him in the chest. The energy broke through his scales and pierced his heart. Miiko screeched.

A silver Platinum Dragon flew to the outlook. "Miiko, I heard a commo-" His eyes widened. "Acnologia!? What have you done!?"

Acnologia said nothing in response, just shot out a hand, ripping into the dragon's neck, tearing open the life-pumping vein.

Blood spurted everywhere. Rhode, the current general of the war, flew by. He gasped. He raised his voice in alarm. "There's a traitor among us!! Acnologia has killed Miiko the Nova Dragon and Splice the Platinum Dragon!!"

Acnologia could hear other roars in response. He cursed, before jumping out of the cave, falling to the ground thousands of feet below.

A Thunder Dragon by the name of Sandy was falling with him. Sandy lashed out her lightning-engulfed claws, catching Acnologia on the head. However, Nova Dragons were the second strongest dragons, only behind Death Dragons... so it didn't even scratch him.

"That's the best you got!?!?" Acnologia laughed. "ROAR OF THE NOVA DRAGON!!"

The blue energy pierced through Sandy's chest, hitting her lungs. She made a choking sound as blood filled her lungs, beginning to drown her.

An angry scream got Acnologia's attention.

Sandy's mother, the elderly Gold Dragon named Mariha, was flying at him top speed, her fangs bared. She opened her mouth, and a blast of golden energy exploded from the roar.

Acnologia managed to spin in mid air, causing the gold to fly into another incoming dragon. Acnologia shoved his hands in her mouth. He grinned as he ripped off his bottom jaw.

Laughing maniacally, Acnologia shoved the jaw in his mouth, tearing off a piece of meat.

"IRON FIST OF THE SILVER DRAGON!!"

Acnologia took the punch of his former friend Miyoko without blinking.

Miyoko looked furious. "You monster!!" she screamed.

Acnologia gazed into her eyes. He'd loved her for the longest of times by now.

However, it was clear she was not going to forgive him.

Acnologia smiled calmly, resting his hand on her cheek as they both continued to fall.

"I love you." He whispered. Miyoko's eyes widened.

"What?"

However, she never got her answer, for Acnologia had ripped out her heart, killing her instantly. He gave her body a sad smile.

"Good bye, my love." He whispered.

He hit the ground with a loud boom.

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Meanwhile, Igneel was trekking through the forest. It had been two years ever since he had first discovered Acnologia was alive, and had been searching fervently ever since.

"Alright..." Igneel muttered. "I passed the volcano last week.... so he should be around here somewhere..."

"HAHAHAHA!!!"

Igneel whirled around as he heard the crazed laugh. "What the hell?" He whispered.

He grabbed on to the sword by his side for comfort. As long as it wasn't a dragon, he could fight him off.

Suddenly, a figure crashed through the trees.

He had long black hair, scars covering his torso, and was soaked head to toe in blood. He looked at Igneel with a sinister smile, revealing that his teeth were blood stained as well.

"Judging by the pink hair, you're Aiko's brat!" he said cheerfully. Igneel's eyes widened.

"A-Acnologia?!" He gasped, taking a step back.

"In the flesh!" His uncle bowed dramatically, splattering some blood on Igneel in the process.

Acnologia stood back up. "Sorry, Ig-whatever-it-was." he apologized. "However, you're on your way to the Heiwas! And we can't let them have more recruits!" He raised his fist. "I'll do this fast, so... IRON FIST OF THE NOVA DRAGON!!!"

He punched Igneel in the face. Igneel flew back into a tree, blood pouring from his mouth.

Acnologia frowned. "How are you still alive?" He shook his head. "Eh, whatever. The Dragneels have always been freakishly durable." He looked up. "I don't really care if you're my nephew... but I'll let you live."

"Didn't you just say you wouldn't?!"

Acnologia was silent. Until... "Shut up or I'll beat you with your own intestines."

Igneel glared at him, but kept silent.

Acnologia looked at the sky. "Oh darn, Natsuko will be out soon. Stupid blabber mouth will talk me to death." He returned his gaze to his nephew. "Before I go, one last thing..." He raised his fists, and slammed them on the ground. A crevice opened up from the impact, making its way to Igneel. A sharp rock shot up from it and stabbed Igneel straight through the stomach.

Igneel screamed, clutching his abdomen as blood poured from the wound. Acnologia laughed, before darting off

Igneel took shallow breaths, trying to ease the pain. It didn't help that a huge rumble shook the ground. Igneel yelped in pain as a gasp reached his ears.

Natsuko was frozen in horror, the scarf around her neck doing little to stop the icy cold seeping into her veins.

"Oh no..." She whispered.