At the pheonix comment, I lowered my head to meet his eyes, and said, though my mind-voice was slightly disorted by a growl, <I advise you watch your tounge, human. I have been here since the World was first set into order. I know all too well about the pheonix. Brother Fire and I created them.> I shifted again, returning to my normal position, and said in a slightly louder voice so that the others could hear <With the world like this, it is only to be expected that Fire has joined the demons. with that, he will attempt to destroy me, to stop a birthing that must occur if this world is to ever be set back in order. As of currently, I could handle Fire right now and win without much trouble. A few days will change that. I will need a guardian.>
Finally, I raised onto my hind legs, sniffing the air. Something vaugely familier reached my nose, and i had to lower immediatly back to all fours to keep from falling over in shock. <your prediction is considerably accurate, however. the foe that controls this area is at least partially demon. but the rest of him is pure. this will not be an easy fight.>