"As if Edge was ever a good leader. Where was he when he needed him the most huh? Off hiding with his human friends until it we got desperate enough to find him. Now, we're in the middle of another crisis and he's gone again and we won't be seeing him for another thousand years until this whole mess blows over and he comes in like some hero pretending he saved the day!" The hydra growled, violet eyes shimmering dangerously as he worked himself up. Breathing out with an audible exhale when he was done and sinking back down against the stairwell. He had nothing to prove in trying to stand up long before he body could handle the strain, he already knew he was strong and he wasn't going to strain himself trying to show off.

 The other hydras watched Beezlebub wearily, knowing of the tension between the hydra and their leader though not all wanted to delve too deeply in what might have caused such a tension. Most, like Leo, attributed it to the fact that Beezlebub didn't get along with [i]anyone[/i] and no one wanted to risk a fight with the hydra by starting up a quarrel.

 Like the one very mildly brewing between Ferrum and Forte as the metal dragon growled and dragged himself out of the way, letting his tail thrash in Forte's face. They couldn't afford a full blown fight, neither having the strength for that, but petty insults and biting words were enough to distract them from the true threat that lay ahead of them. It was a bad sort of distraction, but a distraction they would rather have it than not. Leo made his way between the two to remove Forte of Skylark, no longer trusting the dragon with the child whilst he was in a glaring contest with Ferrum. The prideful hydra better be careful, nobody new armor and it's weaknesses better than the metal elder. It didn't even have to be of any metal for him to start sussing out all the possible weak points, the way in which a piece would bend and affect all the other plates. They said Forte had the best armor out there, but who knew how well it would stand up against the metal elder.

 He held Skylark close an ran a hand through his hair, doing what little he could to continue to comfort the little dragon. Kissing his forehead softly and earning some confused stares from Blizzard and the rest. They hydra didn't care because he had to make sure that Skylark was alright.

 Regnum sat, listening to every voice their doubts and concerns, ask questions and make plan. Holding up a hand to Terra as a sign of patience when she talked to him. He closed his eyes and listened further to the conversation, his own scales still a fiery hot glow. Fire escaping his nostrils each time he exhaled, "Right now, I don't want to risk anything, if the worse had happened and the earth has been further eradicated then we're not gonna take a chance and leave this place. For now we're stuck with the hydras and they're stuck with us. And it's evident that whoever wants to capture us will have to wait a few days for the dust to settle as well. We're gonna have to fortify this place, putting aside whatever old grudges we have.At least until we find their leader or our friends." 

 Beelzebub was surprisingly silent at the suggestion, everyone else less surprisingly silent. Even Ferrum didn't want to say anything especially with his brother mentioned. Not bothering to even comment on Charon'd disappearance. He couldn't care less about that hydra..he really couldn't. 

 "Now, I'm gonna go upstairs and sweep up any radiation, as well as seal the windows. All of you stay here and do not come up till I come down and say so." Regnum commanded, settling back into his role of natural leader. Pushing himself onto his feet and carefully stepping aside everyone else. Damage regarded him with a worried look, "Regnum, are you sure you can take much more heat? You're starting to sweat..." 

 "I'll be fine. I'm far from done." He flashed a smile at her and then turned, avoiding Beezlebub as he made his way up the stairs. The hydra glaring at his back and then turning to Noire, "Let the dragon do what he wants. We're alright here and any where else. The humans are still weak."