*Zero slowly followed Shadowfang while keeping his head and tails lowered, knowing any sign of pride from a 2-tailed kitsune in front of a 9-tailed one would be considered disrespectful*
Permission to speak, lord Shadowfang?
Shadowfang: Granted...though be wise with your words, kit.
Who was that coyote I saw earlier? She approached me, said hi, and ran off
Shadowfang: Skye...her names Skye, now quiet...we're in the prescence of the great Darkclaw
*Zero looked up and began backing up, bumping into Nyx's left foreleg as he looked upon the giant dragon of darkness*
Shadowfang: Ahem...ummm...Lord Darkclaw...there are..some...uhh....visitors here to ask something of you
Darkclaw: mmmm....and why should I let them pass into Mirrorwing's realm? Why shouldn't I destroy them or keep them for my own?
*Zero gulped and looked pleadingly at Nyx as the giant dragon lord stepped towards them, towering a good 50 stories above them*
Darkclaw: I know your wishes...I heard them clear as day when you stepped into my realm...speak your reasons or leave!