Walks along a lonely dessert road Well it's been months and still no sign of--. Stops and places left hand on the hilt of sword as a dust cyclone approaches I sense something wierd from this cyclone...

Cyclone disappates and a figure in a bauge cloak appears in its place

Zero: What the--? Who are you?

Cloaked figure: I am just a messanger, and you are the one I am seeking.

Zero (Cont'): What do you mean?

Cloaked figure( Cont'): You are thew reincarnation of a great warrior of Avalon and your stills are needed once more to save a city known as Ongscar.

Walks down the busy streets of Tokyo looking for somethingNow where is it...

Stops at a jewelry store and goes inside but sees no oneHello?

Sees an old woman appear from behind a curtain

Old woman:Can i help you dear?

Um you help me find this?Shows the old woman a picture

Old me child.

Follows the old woman through the curtain into a small room and looks aroundWow look at all this jewelry

Old woman:Searches through a box and pulls out a nekalace with an angel charm lined with goldHere it is.

Looks at the charm with aweI finally found it!

Old woman:You may have it the nekalace to Michy

Thank youbowsI will treasure it the nekalace around neck and the charm begins to glowWowLooks at watchUh-oh.I must take my -byeBows then turns around and hurries into the busy street

Teleports and walks through the streets of Tokyo

Michy:Walking through the streets when the wind blows her hat awayOh no!

Chases after the hatI can't loose that hat.

Doesn't see where she is going and she runs into someone and falls to the ground Owww...Holding her head she looks up to see who she had hit

Zero: holds out hat Here ya go.

Michy: Arigato:happy:

Zero: You're Japanese?

Michy: Nope. I just like to speak Japanese .

/quote

Zero: Oh.-- So are you lost?

Michy: No, the wind blew my hat away and i couldnt reach it when it was in the air --...

But thank you for getting my hat!Bows

/quote

Zero: uh-huh. Quickly looks back and places left hand on the hilt of sword Hmm...

Michy: What's wrong?

/quote

Zero: there's something here...

Michy: Where? Looks around

/quote

Four shadow figures appear Zero and Michy

Zero: And what do you guys want?

Figure 1: We've come for the girl behind you.

Zero: Who? looks back at Michy Her?

Second shadow figure leaps toward Michy and gets cut in half

Holds up sword and faces the remaining shadow figures

Zero: Who's got next?

The three remaining shadow figures charge forward

Michy : Get away from me!Runs away from Zero and the shadow figures

Michy: Thinking:Why does this keep happening to me?!?!

Jumps over the large crowd in the street

/quote

Zero: oh great... follows Michy. Third shadow figure jumps in the way and gets sliced in half. The two remaining shadow figures follow, throw Shuriken that are blocked then engage in clashing swords. Swords are clashed three times, and Both figures get cut in half vertically

Zero: There, now to find that strange girl. Leaps through the rooftops, sees Michy, jumps down, grabs her, and carries her to a rooftop of a national bank

Zero: Okay,Now your safe

Michy: ThanksSits on the rooftop

People like them keep coming after me

/quote

Zero: And why wouldn't they? you're an angelic human hybrid, you can manipulate the power of light.

Stares over the buildings and stands up

That's the part I don't like

/quote

Which part and why?

Every thing.I dont like it because when ever Im around people they either die or get hurtFalls back on the rooftop on the verge of tears

/quote

Hugs Michy It's okay, if you want we can find a way to free you from this curse.

Thank you...Begins to cry

/quote

shakes head You poor, poor kid.

looks up at the sky and sees a white flash of light Oh great.

Wipes away tearsWhat's the matter?

/quote

A bright flash of light zooms to the rooftop fades and a four winged angel stands in its spot

Zero: Okay, what do you want?

Four winged angel: Do you wish to protect Michy from the forces of darkness?

Zero: In order to free her from this plague, yeah.

Four winged angel: Very well then. Turns into an orb of light and zooms back into the sky

Stares where the four winged angel dissapearedI know used to watch over me when my mother was his name again?I name is Adon.

Stands back upHmm...

Ill be right backJumps into the busy street and runs off

/quote

Okay I'll be waiting waves thens sits on the roof

Running through the streets when she sees a man robbing a store

Owner of the store:Come back here!!

Robber:No way!!Runs away

Michy:Stands in front of the robberWhere do you think you're goin?

Robber:Out of the way kid!Tries to hit Michy

Michy:Dodges then grabs the robbers armBad moveFlips the robber over her shoulder

Robber:Hits the ground really hardOw!!!Gets up really quick with Michy standing behind him

Michy:Now get out of here before I have to really hurt you!

RobberRuns off into the distance

Michy:Serves him rightPicks up the items the robber stole and gives them to the ownerHere you go

Owner of the store:Takes the itemsThank you young lady

Michy:No problemTurns around then runs off againGood-bye!

/quote

Still waiting, looking at the sky

Jumps back up onto the rooftopSorry I took so long :sweat2:

/quote

stands up It's alright, say do you know your way around this place?

:no: I don't have a clue

/quote

Okay. sits back down Okay we can do this.

Don't worry we'll see what we can do

/quote

You're right. picks up Michy So here we go! leaps off the rooftop

Whoa! Holds onto ZeroWhere are we going?

/quote

You know, that's the funny thing: I haven't a a street and looks around

SmilesYou jumped off the roof not knowing where you were going? LOL

/quote

It's how I opperate most of the time. Some journeys aren't fun if you have no clue how you're gonna reach your destination. Looks around Man I hate quiet, dark roads.

Looks aroundI don't like it when it's too quiet...

/quote

starts walking forward

Ah!Gets up quicklyDon't leave me here!Chases after Zero

/quote

Stops and looks back at Michy I wasn't thinking of leaving you.

Oh...sighs and sits back down on the groundWell...It just looked like you were...Sighs then smiles againI'm such a dummy head

/quote

Oh no you're not, now come on. I'm sure there's a shrine around here.

Michy: OKGets back up and follows Zero through the street

/quote

Zero: looks around Now where's a-? looks around as Zero and Michy are surrounded

by shadow looking figures ...Not Good...

Michy: Sees the shadow figuresNot again..

Looks aroundI wonder...

Jumps onto rooftopsFollow me!

/quote

Zero" looks at Michy and leaps after her

Shadow figure then leap after michy and zero

Zero: That's it. Holds out left hand and destroys one shadow with a blast of energy

Michy: Takes out her flute and begins to playiThis has got to work!/i

Spinning in the air playing flute and glowing

/quote

Shadow figures paused, clutch their head then disperse into small particles

Zero: Wow cool.

Stops playing and drops back down onto the rooftopsThanks

She put her flute awayMy mom taught me that

/quote

Flies next to Michy Your mother?

Uh-huh. She taught me right before she died in battle.

/quote

Uh-huh. What battle?

Hmm...Thinks for a couple minutesI'm not sure. I think it was between the angels and the shadow figures...

/quote

So she lost her life to Mirakon's minions...

descends from the rooftop and lands on the ground

Well let's go find that shrine.

OKLands next to Zero and walks next to him

/quote

places Michy on back and runs at a great speed

Holds onto ZeroiWow...He's pretty fast/i

/quote

stops in a wooded area and looks around Okay it's around here somewhere.

looks back and sees three more shadow looking figures Crap!

A man in xaiolin clothing lands in front of Michy and Zero and destroys the creatures with a wave of his right hand

Sees the man in Xiolin clothingiIs he...a monk?/i

/quote

The man turns about Yes I am. I am also a guide to the temple you seek.

WowGets off of Zero's back and kneels in front of the monk

/quote

Zero: what are you doing?

Stands upI do that whenever I meet a monk

/quote

places hand on forehead Oh yeah, the angel thing...

You forgot didn't you? LOL

/quote

Yeah I kinda did.

monk: Are you two ready to go foreward?

Yes

/quote

Monk: Very well, let us be off. The monk dashes forward

Zero: Well here we go. Follows the monk

Zero and the monk

/quote

Monk stops in front of a huge shrine Here it is. The Huritaru shrine.. Inside is a man who can help

you with your quest.

Zero: Even if it envolves removing a person's powers? Looks at Michy

Monk: Mostly likely yes, though I couldn't imagine why.

looks back at Michy Its kinda personal...

It's Ok. Don't worry about it being personalSmiles at Zero and the monk

/quote

Monk: Very well then let us enter. Opens the door and Zero and the monk walk inside

Zero: This is rather big for a shrine. Looks around

Monk: Indeed. points toward a giant gate The one you seek to aid you is beyond that door.

Farewell and good luck. disappears

Looks around the shrineYou're right Zero. It is pretty bigLooks at the gate and starts to get nervousI hope I'm ready for thisLooks toward ZeroYou ready?

/quote

Leans sword on Shoulder Ib was born ready,

Walks up to the gates, opens then and is consumed by a flash of light

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Follows Zero

/quote

Mysterious voice: Welcome to my divine chamber. Why have you come to see me?

Zero: We have a situation on our hands.

Mysterious Voice: Ah, yes the angelic girl. Come child, tell me why you've come to see me.

Steps forwardUm...I...I don't want my angel powers anymore Mysterious One. All they do is cause me trouble. And I was hoping you could help head

Enlightened Monk: Hmmm, I suppose I could help but...

Looks upBut? But what?

/quote

Enlightened Monk: Looks at Michy with a smile You won't fulfill your destiny.

Oh...looks down againI have forgotten about that...

/quote

Enlightened Monk: places hand on Michy's head It's alright my dear. Many of us are often afraid to face our destiny because of not wanted to hurt loved ones.

Looks up with tears in her eyes and a smile on her faceYou're rightWipes away the tears

/quote

Enlightned Monk: Looks at Zero I will need to spend some time to prepare her for her fate.

Zero: Alright Leaves room

Watches Zero leaveHow long do you think this is going to take? I don't want to waste your back at the Enlightned Monk

Enlightened Monk: Waves hands as streams of light follow It won't take long. Just need to make some adjustments. Forms the light into an orb This orb is made from the celestial energy of your forefathers. With it you should be able to aid Zero in bringing an end to the darkness.

Thank you!!Bows too far and the hat falls off

/quote

Inserts the orb in to Michy's body, then hands Michy her hat and disaappears

Zero sits outside the gates and waits as shadow like creatures appear

Zero: So you've invaded this temple and now you want to kill the young angel.

I won't let you do that! Charges and slices on of the creatures in half

Stands alone for a few seconds then comes back to realityOh I still have to go meet ZeroRuns out of the room to the inside of the temple and sees the shadow like creatures and screams

One of the creatures sees Michy and charges toward her

Zero: Crap.

The creature is cleaved in half by a cloaked figure

Zero: Oh no. Not you.

Cloaked figure: Yes me.

The shadow like creatures all charge at the cloaked figure as he raises his right hand

Cloaked figure: Mystic Art: Blades Of The Wind! Waves right hand and with a gust of wind destroys the shadow beasts

Zero: So...I take it that what's you wanted to tell me about? Leans sword on shoulder

Cloaked Figure: Yes. You're being the reincarnation of a great warrior and the young girl being the daughter of a seraphim. You are the a few of the many who hold the power to bring down The Dark Lord, Krios.

Zero: Uh-huh.

Looks at the cloaked figure then at Zero and just stands thereUm...What...What does he mean by that you are one of the few who can defeat Krios?

/quote

Cloaked Figure: Just as it sounds my dear. There are many who wield the ability of the Mystic Arts. Very few are found alive. You and Zero are two of the many who are being hunted down by Krios, and he will not rest until all of the wields of these acient arts are destroyed.

Starting to get a little dizzy so she sits downDo you know how many weilders there are?

/quote

Cloaked Figure: There are only two hundred left.

Michy: Two hndred, huh? That's not very much.

/quote

Zero: Yeah, i guess that's what happens when a person can

manipulate beasts born from shadows. So where can we find Krios?

Cloaked Figure: points East In Osaka There's a shrine that can take you to his domain in the spirit realm.

(Miria

human(i think)

has wings that she can compleatly pull into her body. her story is from the time she is about 7 or so untill she is 16 or 17. her hair is brown with blond streaks in it wings are speckled brown color. in the winter her hair and wings turn white. her wepon is a blade made from light. she can hide small things in the air close to her body like the light blade. she wears a necklace with a pink stone that can light up and create heat when she is cold. has other powers that develop as she gets older. for instanc she finds she can make a shield out of air laterin the story. wears a sports bra like top and pants in summer cuz it gets hot. winter: pants and long sleeved shirt. entire planet is covered with forest.)

Michy: How long do you think it will take us to get there, Zero?

/quote

Zero: if we fly, I'd say about... five days. On foot maybe a month. Mobile transportation...maybe a few hours.

Cloaked Figure: I sense the presence of another.

Which should we take?Looks toward the Cloaked FigureAnother presence?Searches the area for other souls with a little ball of light and the ball of light circles the area and flys backHmm...You are right. There is another presentStands up and puts hat back on then looks around and sees someone off in the distanceOver there!Points toward the person

/quote

Zero races in nthe direction Michy pointed

Cloaked Figure: I guess we follow him.

Michy: SighsI guess you're rightBrings out a ball of light and is engulfed by the light and flys off after Zero

/quote

(Zero then stops and leans sword on shoulder) Well this is wierd.

A giant winged monster stands on top of a tower

Stops behind Zero and jumps out of the ball of light and stands behind ZeroWhat is that...?

/quote

The giant beast looks at Zero and Michy

Zero: Not good...

The beast then shoots a blaze of fire at Michy and Zero

Zero grabs Michy, and jumps out of the way

Cloaked Figure: I see you've met Trandon.

Zero: Trandon?

Cloaked Figure: Yes a beast of great and terrible power, he has slain many who have stood aginst him and he is one of Krios' greatest creations.

Trandon then leaps off the roof and lands before his adversaries

Zero: I doln't suppose he has a weakness?

Cloaked Figure: None that you can see.

Michy: Jumps out of the way as the monster attacks againWhat do we do..? I don't think my flute would work. And I'm not sure about my bow and arrows either... But I might as well try.

Michy: Takes out bow and arrow and aims at TrandonJust a little more...Stops aimingThereShoots the arrow so hard that it throws her onto the ground and her hat falls off again

Michy: Picks the hat up quickly and aims another arrowI hope these two arrows will workShoots the other arrow and the arrow flys toward Trandon but he swats them away easilyWhat...?Falls to her knees in disbelief

/quote

Trandon throws out his arm in order to grab Michy.

Zero then speeds in front of Trandon's hand grabs Michy, flies to a roof, and set her down

Cloaked Figure: Appears behind Zero Michy you have to use the power you've obtained from your forefathers.

O...OkayCloses eyes and concentratesForefathers of my past, please help me with this trouble that we faceed before us.

Starts to glow and a ball of light appears in front of Michy and she opens her eyesWow... I never knew that this power could do this.

Holds out hands and the ball of light levatates above her hands and she stops glowingWha...What do I do with this?

Zero: Throw it of course. If it strikes Trandon, we'll be purified.

Trandon leaps toward Zero and Michy

I hope this worksThrows the ball of light at Trandon then she stands up quickly and looses her hat but catches it before it can fly off

/quote

Trandon desintagrates once the ball of light makes contact

Zero: Well that was interesting.

SighsI never want to do that again. That took alot of my energy away...Falls to her knees panting hard

/quote

Cloaked Figure: You did quite well.

Zero: So what would they want with the daughter of a seraphim

Cloaked Figure: You know as well as I do, how powerful The Seraphim are.

Besides seeing as how she too wields the ability of The Mystic Arts, she's not that of an

average angel...

Zero: Oh yeah, I almost forgot.

A giant beast appears behind Zero

Zero:Turns about Not again...

The beast is destroyed by a flash of light

Zero: What the--?

An angel in white silk made clothing stands before

Zero and Michy

Looks up at the angelHuh? Who...Who are you?

Tries to stand but she was still a little wobbly so she sat back down

You sort of remind me of my sister...

/quote

Silvan: My name is Silvan, I came to assist you.

Silvan, huh?Tries to stand up again but her legs are still wobbly and she looks up at the one called SilvanWhat are you doing here, Silvan?

Grabs her necklaceI hope this will helpThe necklace glows and so does Michy and she stands up slowlyI can actually stand.

/quote

Silvan: I'm here to assist you on your quest of course. I can't stand by and watch as Krios' minion hunt you.

Zero: I take it you two know each other.

Micy: Sort of. We've known each other since we were small. But that was before my mother died and also before I left the kingdom she lived inSighsSilvan used to help me with a lot of things. He's sort of like my older brother.

/quote

Silvan nods

Zero: You don't say.

Silvan: Now if you two will follow, I shall guide you to a sanctuary.

Michy: SighsFineFollows SilvanSo, where is this sanctuary you spoke of?

/quote

Silvan opens a rip in thin air Through this portal.

Okay...Steps through the rip in the air

/quote

Zero: Steps through then quickly grabs Michy

Michy: Huh?Looks behind her at ZeroWhat's the matter Zero?

/quote

Zero: Points down There's a city underneathe us.

Michy: What?!Looks beneath her and holds onto Zero

/quote

Zero: Floats to the roof of a tall building Where are we?

Silvan: This is the sanctum of The Sacred Masters.

The sanctum of the Sacred Masters?

/quote

Silvan: The overseers of those who wield The Mystic Arts.

Oh. So what are we doing here, anyway, Silvan?

/quote

Silvan: We are going to train you too of course.

Zero: But what about Krios? Won't he try and attack us.

Silvan shakes his head And that's why I brought you here.

Krios and his minions are blocked from this sanctuary by a special barrier.

Training? That's why you brought us here? And Krios might still try and attack...

Shakes her head I'm being too negativePushes the thought away from her mind

/quote

Silvan Michy, and Zero descend toward the city

Silvan: Still that is a possibilty.

Zero: Looks down and sees a man with silver hair, and black angelic wing Oh crap.

Silvan: Well now I wonder what Sitharam could be doing here.

Sitharam?Looks at Sitharam and shivers

Thinks: I don't know why, but he gives me the creeps

/quote

Sitharam looks up Ah I see you brought the general's daughter with you.

Silvan: Shouldn't you be guarding the eternal void?

Sitharam: No, Mikuni's taking care of that. I'm here to train the celestial half breed.

Huh? He's going to train me, and not you Silvan?

/quote

Silvan shrugs If that's what he wishes

Sitharam: I'm only here to monitor her progress.

Oh... I was hoping that if I was going to train that it was going to be you who was going to train me, Silvan

/quote

SIlvan: And I will.

SmileI figured it. And I would give you a hug but I don't want to get in troubleGiggle

/quote

Zero: Whadda ya mean?

SmileNothing.

/quote

Zero: Right...

Silvan and Sitharam lead Zero and Michy to the city, and take them to a huge temple. Silvan then takes Michy into a separate chamber where he begins to train her in the ways of the seraphim. Michy is taught how to use her flute, and Bow and arrows, along, the manipulation of her angelic energy. In that time Silvan also teaches Michy how to use The Angelic Mystic Arts Of The Seraphim, as well as some healing techniques.

Sitharam teaches Zero about his past life and the Ragon Knights Organization. Zero also learns the powers of his sword, how to use The Elemental Mystic Arts, and The Arts Of The Ragon.

Four Months later their training is complete and they are ready to take on the journey ahead.

Now, where do we go next, Zero?

/quote

Zero: We find that freak, Krios.

Got it.

/quote

Silvan then teleports Zero and Michy back to Tokyo

Silvan: Good Luck. Disappears.

As Michy and Zero stroll through Tokyo, for whit cloaked figures appeared

Zero: You must be The Sacred Masters.

The cloaked figures nod

1st Sacred Master: We came to give you a gift. Holds out a glowing item

Zero: Takes the item and looks at it What is it?

1st Sacred Master : It is something to help you remember. Sacred Masters then disappear

Looks at the glowing item Hmm... The neckalace that Michy is wearing glows Hm?

Zero: Looks at Michy's necklace. Then kneels down and holds the jewel close to Michy's necklace.

Looks at the neckalceNo wonder she gave it to me. She never told me what triggers it

Zero: Looks at the two stones

A beam of light sprout from Michy's necklace and the strange glowing item, and the image of a female angel appears

Wuh...?Looks at the image of the angelShe never told me about this...

Looks more closely at the image and her eyes widenMother...

Note:Her neckalace is angel shaped and was made by angels from long ago. It's pretty wierd.

/quote

Zero: So that's your mother

Michy's mother opens her eyes Michy if you've recieved this you know what has happened. My only request is that you aid Barin's reincarnation.

Tears run down her cheeksMother... What do you mean aid Barin's reincarnation? Do you mean Zero?Looks at ZeroI'm not the one. I never wanted to be the one.

/quote

Zero: Looks at Michy, and whipes her tears It's okay, please don't cry.

Michy's mother: I know this will be a difficult concept for you, but it is your duty. Not only as a seraphim, but also, as an angelic Mystic Arts Master.

Mchy: I know. But I never asked for this!Runs off still crying and the image dissapears

Zero: Michy wait! Follows her

Jumps onto a rooftop and runs across the buildingsI never wanted to do this! They chose my fate! They chose everyones' fates!!Jumps high into the air and dissapears

/quote

Zero: Michy! Looks up at the then sighs darnit. Now what do I do?

Michy: Reappears in a tree outside the city

Mother... Why did they choose me? I didn't want you to die but since they chose me, you had to go to war to protect me... I'm just thankful you taught me that song when I was a child.

Sings the song quietly

Nanaira no kaze ni fukarete

Tooi misaki wo mezashiteta

Yoake mae kikoeta MERODI

Sore wa totemo natsukashii uta

Higashi no sora e to habataku toritachi

Saa, takarajima ni nukeru chikamichi

Nanatsu no umi no rakuen

Arashi no yoru no ato ni wa ai wo tsutaerutame inochi ga mata umareru

Nanatsu no kuni no MERODIA

Daremo ga itsuka wa koko wo tabidatsu hi ga kitemo

Watashi wa wasurenai...

Starts crying again after she finishes the songMother...

"What a beautiful song." A cloaked figure says as he appears behind Michy

"You poor thing. Lost and saddened and yet you wish to not fulfill your purpose do you?"

(Okay

Blown by the seven colors of the wind

Aimed at a distant cape of vision

Before dawn, a painting of a melody

Even then, it is still very dear to me

A picture of the Eastern sky

The flapping tabi-socks

Well then, let's begin

Please accept that although that our next meeting is uncertain

A paradise of the seven seas

Before the stormy night ends

Love has to be (I couldn't read it)

Thus life will be born anew

A melody of seven countries

Anyone, in time, with something

News of the day of departure

I will never forget

That's what it means)

Jumps up to the next branch in the tree and whipes away her tearsW-who are you? W-what do you want with me?

Cloaked figure: Who am I? I'm only a friend who wants to help you is all. holds out his left hand

HesitatesI... I can't!!Dissapears again

/quote

Cloaked figure: Hmph. We will meet again vanishes

Meanwhile Zero runs through the town looking for Michy. "Michy! Michy where are you?" He called as he continues to run.

Reappears close to ZeroZero... S-sorry to make you worry... I just couldn't listen to my mother telling me about what I was supposed to do again...

/quote

Zero: hugs Michy It's okay. So long as we get this over with, and defeat Krios. I'm sure all of this will end.

The cloaked figure appears behind Michy and Zero Well isn't this touching? Two Mystic Art wielders together.

quote name'inuluvr' date'Dec 26 2006, 06:33 AM' post'475117'

Turns around and faces the cloaked figureWhat do you want now? Have we not been bothered enough?

/quote

Cloaked Figure: Nothing really. Clutches his cloak, removes it, revealing an old man with long whites hair and strange armor Only to kill you.

Zero: And you are?

Grono: My name is Grono and I am a Yvelgan Knight.

Zero: Interesting so you know magic--. grabs Michy and leaps into the air as Grono sends a shock wave of negative enrgy along the ground

Grono the fires a bolt of black lighting at Zero and Michy as Zero moves aside to dodge it and lands in a tree Why won't you fight me? Grono growls.

Zero: Because she wouldn't want to.

Grono then sends a shock wave of energy up the tree sending Zero and Michy falling towards the ground

Zero! No!Hangs onto Zero and doesn't let goI wish this never happened! I don't want Zero or anyonelse to get hurt!Her neckalace glows again and they dissapear from Grono's sight

Grono:watches and sneers, as the tree falls over in two halves So you think you can escape from me do you? a black aura surround his body then he darts forward in search of Michy and Zero

Appears with Zero outside the city and sees that her hair has begun to turn blackNo! This can't be happening!Jumps into a tree and hides with the branchesMy human blood is taking over because of the energy I used... I should have used the necklace's power without combining the two!

Zero: Looks up at the tree What are you talkng about?

leaps into the tree and sees a girl with black hair Michy? Is that you?

Pulls her hat over her faceY-yes. It's meTakes her hat offI hate it when this happens. This happened once before. My father helped me to retrieve my powers deep within me. B-but that was before... beforeBursts into tearsFather! He went with the cloaked ones and left me all alone!Puts her face in her hands and crys harder

/quote

Crawls over to Michy Don't worry we'll find him. I promise. Zero grabs Michy and leaps from the tree as it falls to the ground

Grono: Ha! SO YOU SENSED ME DID YOU?

eyes Michy My, my who's the mortal girl in your arms?

Zero:...

Grono: Won't answer, eh? Fine then?! Fires an energy slash at Zero and Michy, as Zero leaps into the air to evade it and lands on the ground

quote name'inuluvr' post'513461' date'Feb 1 2007, 10:33 PM'

Leave us alone!!Pulls out her bow and arrowsYou have become a nuisance for the both of us!Readys an arrow on the bow stringDo us all a favor and leave!!Recites the last three words from her song and fires the arrow at GronoI won't forget... I'll never forget how your kind took my mother and my father from me!!

/quote

The arrow pierces Grono as he screams in agony then falls to the ground.

Zero: Michy I thought your power was completely drained.

I... I did tooDrops to her kneesI guess that was the last of itBlows her hair out her faceWhere's my bag?Looks into the leafy depths of the treeNevermind. I see itQuickly jumps into the tree and grabs a light pink, light blue, and white bag off the branch she was sitting onI need this to be off so I can regain some of my powers before he regains consiousnessDrops her necklace into the bag and closes itThat arrow was meant to knock him out, not kill him. Yet.

Grono: Gets up and removes arrow from chest So...huff. Huff That is the angelic half breed. Grono claps his hands together as shadowy bone skinny beast appear around him

Grono: Kill them! The creatures charge for Michy and Zero

Reaches for her flute from her bag but the creature reaches her firstGet away!!The creature grabs her and picks her off the groundZero!Tears form in her eyes as the creature heads back to Grono

Zero clutches his sword and chases after Michy as the monsters carry her through a portal. Zero reaches the other side of the portal and winds up in a world with tombstones, giant pillars, a crimson sky and a castle in the center of it all.

Michy was thrown into a cell and there was a skeleton monster gaurding her.

Let me out!!Pulls the iron bars but it does nothingI said let me out!!!Bangs on the bars and the monster looks at herWhat are you looking at?!The monster reaches for her and grabs the collar of her blouse

Skeleton:You shall stay quiet and you won't get hurt. Got it?

Michy:I don't take orders from anyone. Especially your kind!!

Skeleton:Throws Michy into a corner of the cell

Michy:Hits the wall and falls to the floorYou will pay for that when Zero comes to help meLeans painfully against the wall and looks out the tiny windowZero... I really need you...

Zero conjures his sword and charges towards the castle. A horde of demons attack him. Zero then swings his sword left and right as demon come at him. Zero then leaps into the air, and unleashes a wave of energy needles at the horde of demons. Zero then lands, and charges forward as he is tackled by the mass of demons. Zero knock them into the air with a beam of light, but is then overwhelmed by more demons. Zero then finds himself in a dark abyss. Michy...I'm... sorry. He thinks as he fades into the darkness.

Kicks at the wall but it does nothing but hurt her footZero...Huddles in a corner and a little ball of light appears in front of herFind ZeroThe ball of light flys out the tiny window in search for ZeroI hope you're okay, Zero...

It's so dark. I can't see anything. Zero thinks as he floats in the abyss. Am I dead? He wonders. "Yo! Dogg, wake up!" A voice exclaims. Zero opens his eyes, and sees a young man in a hoody, and a baseball cap on his head, worn backwards. "Who are you?" Zero asked. "Who, me? Pfft. I'm just a simple guardian." The man replied. "Now listen dogg. Whatchu doin' lying here? There a girl in that tower that needs you right now." The man mentioned. "What's the point? I'm dead." Zero mentioned. "Not if you awaken the power of your former self." The man stated. "My former self?" Zero asked. "Yeah, remember?" You're the reicarnation of a powerful warrior." The man mentioned. "but how?" Zero asked. "Here let me help you out on this." The man suggested as a orb of light surriunded his hand. He then struck Zero in the chest which caused a bright flash of light that obliterated the darkness. "Now. Go get get 'er dogg." The voice of the young man said as Zero stood before the castle with a bright aura surrounding his body. Zero then dashed towards the castle as demons intercepted him. "Out of my way!" Zero exclaimed as sword swung his sword, and cut the demons in two. Zero then struck the ground with his sword, and created a path of energy that incinerated the oncoming demons. Zero then kicked one demon away from him, and leaped over the rest as he ran up the castle wall. More demon intercepted, only to be cut in two. Hang on Michy, I'm coming to save you." Zero thought, as he continued to run up the wall.

The ball of light hovers outside the window and sees Zero racing up the wall

Ball of light:Onee-san!!Flys back inside to Michy

Michy:Stands upDid you see anything, Miko?

Miko:Hai hai!!

Michy:SmilesWhat did you see, Miko?

Miko:Onee-san!! Onee-san!!Flys around Michy

Michy:Onee-san? Zero!Runs over to the window and listensYou're right, Miko!! Someone's running up the wall! But how...?

Zero then breaks the wall open and sees Michy standing next to the ball of light. "What is that?" Zero asked.

Miko flew around Zero saying,"Onee-san!! Onee-san!!"Michy smiled and hugged Zero."Zero!! I thought I'd never see you again!!"When Michy heard Zero's question, she dropped back down to the floor. She held out her hand and said,"Come here, Miko."Miko flew over to Michy and landed on her hand. She placed him on the floor and he glowed brighter than before. Michy shielded her eyes from the light and when she removed her hand, instead of the ball of light on the floor, a little boy was in its place. Michy ran up to the boy and hugged him and he hugged back. She put him down and wrapped her arm around his shoulders."Zero, this is little my brother, Miko."Miko smiled and bowed."Konichiwa,"he said."Miko. You don't always have to speak Japanese, you know that,"Michy scolded."Gomen- I mean sorry," Miko said.

"Please to meet you Miko." Zero said as he bowed in return. "Come Michy let's get you out of here." Zero said as he took hold of her hand, and leaped out of the tower with her in his arm. Suddenly a dark cloud loomed over the tower, as lighting streaked through it.

A hand formed from the the dark cloud, and reached out for Zero, Miko, and Michy.

"Seraphim Bolt!" Zero exclaimed, as he shot a streak of white lightening at the hand, causing it to disperse.

"ugh wut is dat damn light?!!" Ishima said in an angry voice.

"Greetings Ishima, my name is Dinjihama, and I am a Mystical." The glowing entity replies.

"a Mystical huh...wut is that and why da hell did you wake me up i wuz having the must wonderful dream a bout" he stops there and looks down "ugh n-never mind."

"A dream of what? A lover? In anycase Mysticals are spiritual beings borns from the energy of celestial hearts. We eventually take on a form of our own, and can solidify into a physical form at will. We are also the founders of teachings known as 'Mystical Arts." Dinjihama explains.

"all im'a tellin you is dat it involved my one true love and wut is this 'Mysical Arts' you speak of?!!" Ishima asked.

"It is a power that allows one to control the very elements of the universe. Both mundane, and eternal." Dinjihama eplained, as he slowly raised his left hand, and a small tree sprouted from the ground.

Kai slowly opened her eyes and sat up staring into the darkness, "Eh? What the-?" a bright light then shone and made her squint. " what? That light?" She put her hand out towards the light for some odd reason as if the warmth can heat her whole body. She was cold and shivering. And she didn't even know where she was.

"Don't be afraid young one, I'll protect you." The glowing figure whispered, as he wrapped Kai in a blanket.

"well i only control water but it would be bitchin to control every element" Ishima thought to him self "can you teach me?!!" he asked.

"Well I'm uncertain. After all you said that it would be troublesome to control every element." Dinjihama chuckles. "But of course I'll teach you." Dinjihama replies, as he snaps his fingers, and the tree disperses into brown feathered birds.

She looked up at the glowing figure not able to see the figure's face though she smiled. "Okay. Thanks." Kai continued to shiver from the cold before she looked at the figure once more, " May I ask...who you are?" she asked in a quiet delicate voice, her blue eyes innocent as they questioned her surroundings.

The bright aura shining around the figure dims down, as a man in a white robe, with silver hair is shown. "My name is Seram. I am a Mystical." The man replies, as bird like wings sprout from his back.

"oki when and where do we begain?!!" Ishima said with a smile.

" Now if you desire." Dinjihama replies. "But first what are your capabilities with aqua manipulation?" Dinjihama ask, as his hands were consumed by orbs of light.

"I can manipulate water to do anything i want manifest into a being, break down something, provide transportation, and ever engufl the whole world," Ishima replied.

"Is that so?" Dinjihama asked, as water appeared in his hand, and it became a blade made of ice. "Then there is still much for you to learn..." Dinjihama stated, as he held up the blade.

Kai looks up at Seram curiously, " A mystical?" Her eyebrows crease together as she stares at him, " What's a mystical?" She tightened the blanket that was wrapped around her shoulders. She was still pretty cold though her shivering stopped.

"We are spiritual beings borns from the energy of celestial hearts. We eventually take on a form of our own, and can solidify into a physical form at will. We even developed teachings known as Mystic Arts, teachings that allow one to control the very elements of the universe." Seram explained.

Ishima lookia at his hand and water squirted out "Damn it!! why cant i do that?!!" he yelled.

"You have to focus on the moisture in the air, and pull it together." Dinjihama replied, as a bubble forms between his hands. "As you know in order to manipulate an element, you concentrate, and use you will to control it. And since the air itself is filled with hydrogen, and oxygen among other elements you can use your will to pull them together, and form water." Dinjihama continued to explain. "And in order to transform it into ice, once has to channel their aura into the water. But your aura has to be cold in order to accomplish this." Dinjihama mentioned, as the bubble froze into a block of ice.

She blinked, " Oh..." Kai looked down then back up and smiled, " That seems fun being able to control everything." She looked at him curiously, " Can you do that?" Kai asked.

"Yes, I am a mystical after all." Seram replied, as he held up his right hand, and a hole developed in the ceiling. The wings on Serams back spread out, as he and Kai were launched into the air with one powerful flap of his wings. "If you desire, I can teach you these arts." Seram mentioned.

She held onto him, frightened by the fact that they were in air. Though in a few quick seconds, Kai relaxed and looked up at him and smiled, " I'd like that." She replied softly.

"Very well then." Seram replied, as he released Kai, and she floated before him.

She closed her eyes tightly as he let her go but opened them again to find she was not falling. "Huh?"

"I just awakened your ability of levitation." Seram stated.

She blinked , "H-how did you...do that??" Kai asked.

"I looked into your hearts, and pulled out one of the many abilities you are capable of learning." Seram replied.

Kai smiled at him, " What...what am I capable of doing?" she asked.

"That is something you will find out on your own in due time." Seram replies.

Kai's smile widened," I'm looking forward to that day."

" Then let us be off my dear." Seram replied, as he took hold of Kai's hands, and giuded her from the room, and in huge a giant hallway.

Miko loses his grip, and falls. "Miko!" Michy cries, as she reaches for her brother. Miko then vanishes, as Zero crashes into the ground, landing on his knees, and holding Michy in his arms. "Ya know, I didn't think matters would worsen after this..." Zero mutters, as he catches his breath.

She followed him silently looking around as she walked behind him.

Seram looks at Kai with a smile on his face.

Kai looked up at him and smiled back.

"You do realize that you walking on air, do you not?" Seram asked, and he pointed at the endless abyss below them.

Kai screamed slightly as she stopped. She put a hand to her mouth before she looked up at Seram, frightened.

"Don't worry. It's just another avenue of levitation. You'll be fine." Seram replied.

Upon hearing Kai's scream, five white translucent entities ascended from the abyss, and surrounded Searm, and Kai. The entities then took on human form, and three men, and two women in robes then surrounded Seram, and Kai.

Her eyes widened slightly as she looked around. What's going on...?

"Oh them? Don't mind them. They're just apparitions, who are associated with The Great Counsel..." Seram replied. "Tell me messangers. What brings you here?" Seram asked. "We heard that you found one of the chosen wielders of your acient arts." One of the men replied. "Yes I have, and am currently seeking my brother, who found an element manipulator." Seram replied. " Very well. We shall leave you for now," The man stated, as the apparitions faded away.

Kai looked over at him and blinked, "What happened?" she asked.

"The Counsel was checking on my progress." Seram replied.

"progress?" she looked down seeing nothing underneath her and she moved closer to him, still afraid of falling.

"Yes, you see I was sent out to find one of the natural heirs to our Sacred Art, and I found you." Seram replied. "Apparently one of my colleagues found Barin's reincarnation, and an angelic girl. And we have to meet up with them." Seram explained, as he wrapped his arms around Kai. "And don't worry Kai, I won't let you fall. Just follow my lead, and you'll be fine." Seram said, as he started to walk forward.

Meanwhile back at the tower Zero finds himself surrounded by shadow like beasts, as Michy sits behind him, shedding tears over the sudden disappearance of her brother. "So you freaks still want a piece of me, eh?" Zero ask, as he clinches the hilt of his sword. "Oh to the contrary. We've only come to kidnap the girl." One of the beast replies. "You know you'll have to kill me to get to her. Besides I fail to see why you desire this maiden so badly." Zero says with a smirk. "She have a gift that could be rather useful to Krios' plan, which is why he wants her alive." Another beast replies. "Oh is that right?" Zero ask, as he starts to unsheathe his sword.

The beasts then charge towards Zero, as he cleaves two of them in two, takes Michy into his arms, and leaps over the remaining beasts. "Later suckers!" Zero exclaims as he speeds off. As Zero distants Michy, and himself from the tower, more beasts form from the black cloud, as Zero is suddenly halted by a cloaked figure. "Look you! I ain't got time for your sage advice. I'm trying to keep this girl from being Krios' tool!" Zero exclaimed. "Relax Zero, I'm only here to hold off those beasts, while you make your way to the castle." The cloaked figure replied. "Huh? What castle?" Zero ask. "There's a castle at the end of this path. There you will find my colleauges, and two more wielders of The Mystic Arts." The cloaked figure replies, as he points north. "What about Miko?" Zero ask. "You should find him there as well." The cloaked figure replies."Thanks man." Zero replies, before he dashes ahead with Michy sleeping in his arms. Hang on Michy, I'll make sure we find Miko. Zero thinks, as a tall black castle comes into view.

Kai: "Oh.." she looked at him and wondered how he knew all this stuff.

Seram: "This is one of the many areas, I'm charged to protect." Seram replied. Me, and my colleagues are charged to watch over the souls residing in this old abandoned castle." Seram said, as he placed his right hand on the floor, and weapons appeared on the walls.

Michy looked up at him, tears still sliding down her cheeks. "I wouldn't say that if I were you, Zero. You never know." She hung her head. "Miko..." she murmured. "Where are you, Miko?"

Zero ran to a stop, then placed Michy on the ground. "Don't worry, we'll find him. " Zero assured her. "Perhaps I can be of assistance." Adon suggested, as he floated towards Zero, and Michy. "Really? How?" Zero asked. "By unlocking one of the many abilities hidden within Michy's necklace." Adon replied.