Two demons born of darkness

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For as humble as Slade thoughts of himself were, Bane did have a great respect for the Nightmare. Bane was young and reckless, and he had the strength on his side, that was undeniable, but Slade had many things that the young northerner lacked, things that instead of causing envy left only a great desire to learn of his older friend.

Meldresi too was a huge influence in the young beast's life. She alone had been the one to see something in his dark self, she had been the one to offer him a place in which he would belong, and now, after all they went through, with a mark of red blood she welcomed him into her world.