 At the climax of the series, despite his fear, Darren becomes vengeful and vicious in his efforts to destroy his nemesis Steve Leopard, and although he learns he will kill his close friend Vancha March on his future destructive path, he is unable to give up his thirst for revenge.After Darren kills Steve, Mr Tiny explains he fathered both children just so he could create the terrible future through the Lord of the Shadows.However, Darren lets himself be stabbed by a dying Steve, sacrificing his life.