The 9th chapter of TalonFyre Chronicles, Book 1: A Second Chance
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The TalonFyre Chronicles: A Second Chance CH. 10    Chapter 10 – True Nature, part 1
 
    TalonFyre snuck away in the darkness of the night, headed for the cave which housed the skull again - this time with purpose.  When he reached his destination, he approached the remains of Hikari’s mother. “Well she told me only once and not for my own use - this should help.”  He grabbed his mother’s necklace and began to revive the skulls owner, casting a shroud around him so no soul would see the deed.  Bones emerged from the skull, the bones became muscle, and the muscle became flesh.  The dragoness then opened her eyes.
    A few hours later, he came back to Flare and Hikari’s cave.  “Guys come out here, it’s very important!” he yelled happily. 
    They both walked out sleepily.  Their drowsiness vanished the moment they saw who was next to TalonFyre.  There, standin
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The TalonFyre Chronicles: A Second Chance CH. 8Chapter 8 - Hunting
    TalonFyre got up, the entirety of his spine making a crack, “Ahhh -  better.” 
    ‘Maybe Hikari has actually found someone she can actually be with.  I can tell she’s fallen for him.’ Flare thought, standing outside with a large smile upon his face.
    “I can tell you’re there - it’s called sense of smell.  That and I can see you in the damn dark,” TalonFyre yelled to the light dragon with a grin. 
    Flare continued smiling, “I have no problems with you staying with us - for good,” he said proudly. 
    “Well, that’s great!” the mercenary chimed.
    “By the way - around your room there’s a crack in the wall.  It’s a Vespatite nest,” TalonFyre informed them.  They were somew