Scott's Perspective-

The blizzard had come to a stop and Scott had figured out what part of the book had said.

It talks about something called a Ruined Blade. Aeor used that to defeat the corruption, is that what I need? Where would I get that?

He sighed and put the book in his satchel before walking up and seeing that everything was clear. He walked out and looked up at the giant mountains in the distance.

I guess if I walked straight most of the passageway here, I must fly all the way South to get back home...

Scott folded out his wings when he heard someone land in the snow.

He jumped and looked around, his eyes widening as he saw the demon.

The demon looked up at the mountains before glancing around. His eyes landed on Scott, and his expression went from surprised, to confusion, to anger.

"What do you want?" Scott snapped.

"What, am I not allowed to say hello to my dear brother?" The demon put on a cheerful voice, walking over, "Especially one who's now king." The demon smirked, walking a circle around Scott.

Scott narrowed his eyes.

"I know your antics."

"Aw, do you now? You're just a poor, innocent, lovesick boy who can't even protect his own brother! What do you know that I don't?"

Scott's hands formed fists behind his back, and he felt his hands start to get cold.

I know exactly how to defeat you, so just leave.

"Tell me," The demon smirked, "Tell me what makes you so special."

Scott smirked and formed an icicle, stabbing it into the demon's shoulder.

The demon shouted and Scott's smirk faded as he looked into his eyes, seeing Xornoth's fear and pain.

Scott gasped and his grip loosened. The demon pushed him back, hard. Scott tumbled and his back hit the snow.

The demon laughed, taking out the icicle which was now bubbling with black and red goo.

"You can't even hurt me without feeling guilty. You're just as weak as your brother." He threw the icicle and Scott quickly ducked.

The corruption hit his wing and he winced, feeling pain dig into him.

The demon smirked and walked over.

"Something tells me you're here for the same thing I am. So might as well lay there and let me handle things." The demon shot corruption at Scott's shoulder and Scott screamed.

"You'll want to stop now before I show you what mortality really means."

-

Scott groaned as he woke up. Snow was covering a part of him, and he felt weak and in pain. He staggered up and he saw a flash of blue light near the thick forest nearby.

"What?" Scott coughed and he slowly made his way over. The light came from under the water. Scott groaned and he aimed his hand, creating an ice block under it which floated the object to the surface. It was covered in dirt and grime, making it impossible for Scott to tell what it was.

Scott kneeled down and picked it up before he dipped it in the water, cleaning it off. He raised it again and saw it was a sword with engravings in it.

He tilted his head as he tried to see what it said, and his eyes widened as he read 'The Ruined Blade'.