Two figures, male and female, walked quickly through darkened halls, making their way towards two large metal doors. They enter into an even darker room and head to what appears to be a throne, kneeling when they get to the base of it. The female of the two decides to speak.

"You called mistress? What have you for us to do?" The figure in the throne shifted, her features shrouded by shadows as she took a few minutes to answer.

"…We need energy Pompon. I have looked over all the humans in this world and have come across some who hold endless amounts." She flicked her wrist and three pictures appeared in Pompon's hand. In the first were four young men working in what looked like a flower shop. The second had only three, one of which was licking a knife. The last picture held only one person. A cute young girl with the strangest hairstyle of two buns and streamers.

The two looked over the pictures before the other spoke. "You want us to go suck their energy right now?"

"No. I'm in no rush and that's how all the others were defeated so quickly. I already have it planned out and I'm going to use something no one else has…fear. It takes a lot of energy to be scared…we shall drain them slowly. Feed off the fears we feed them and once we've drained them I'll have more then enough energy to gain control of this planet"

"How…?"

"Dear Reptilian, don't worry about that. I shall get them all together. You just have to worry about keeping them scared. It won't be easy. Those men have seen a lot and they'll look for an explanation. Your job is to make sure they don't get it. Now go prepare. You'll be going on a trip shortly."

"Yes mistress."

"Of course."

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Usagi was bored. Point blank. Her and Minako had been sitting in their small apartment eating junk food and watching anime for the past two weeks. Sure it was fun for awhile but one could only eat so many doughnuts before they start to feel like one. Not only that, they were going to need money pretty soon and the idea of getting a job made her stomach churn. She looked over at her roommate and watched her leaf through the newspaper.

"Since when did you start reading that stuff Mina-chan?"

"Since now. I can't explain it but I just feel like something's in here for us. Something that will solve our summer problems. Something…"

"Like a job?" The two girls glared at the small black cat making her way across the room before rolling their eyes and looking back at the newspaper. Minako's eyes flitted from subject to subject before finally stopping at a small ad.

"Usa-chan, listen to this. 'Wanted. Persons eighteen and over to stay two months at Agony Manor. Persons will receive cash of fifty thousand if they manage to stay the whole two months. Call for details.' Fifty thousand. That's a million between us! We so have to do this. Think of the shopping! The clothes!" She squealed and began to dance around the room. Picking up the paper Usagi looked over it again.

"Um…Mina-chan? Its says we have to stay at Agony Manor. There's a reason the place is named that. How are we going to survive *two* months in a haunted manor? Besides, what about the others?" Minako stopped dancing to work the puppy dog look on Usagi.

"What about the others? Rei-chan is working full time at the shrine, Mako-chan is busy getting her new restaurant going and Ami-chan is working at the hospital. God only knows what Mamorou is doing so that leaves you and me. Come on Usa, fifty thousand…and the manors been remodeled so it wont be all yucky and falling apart. Maybe some cute guys will sign up too…and the MONEY!"

"I don't know…"

"Usagi Tsukino! Don't tell me your afraid of a little old house! After defeating Chaos and ultimately saving the universe you're afraid of some house? Think of the money, Usa-chan! The shopping, think of the FOOD!" She waved a bag of chips in front of Usagi's face and watched it work its magic.

"Call that number Mina-chan! Were staying at Agony Manor!"

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The noise in the flower shop was unusually loud as Aya tried to make a bouquet without snapping the stems. Ken was teaching some kids soccer and Yohji was off doing God knew what so that left him and Omi working in the shop. Currently, however, the younger boy was no where to be seen and Aya's headache was steadily getting worse.

Then the phone rang.

Aya cursed as his eye began twitching. After the second ring he answered it.

"Koneko no Sumu Ie. How may I help you?"

"…May I speak to Fujimiya-san?"

"Speaking." Aya glared as more girls began to crowd the counter before turning his back and focusing on the voice at the other end.

"You, Hidaka-san, Kudou-san, and Tsukiyono-san have been chosen to participate in a dare of some sorts. You'll be paid largely of course…shall I tell you more?"

"How much?"

"That depends. The dare is to stay two months at Agony Manor. Others will be there and you'll be paid five hundred just for showing up. Another fifty thousand will be given to you for completing the dare. Are you four interested?" Aya bit his lip as he processed the information. All that money could help him pay for Aya-chan's hospital bills. All that just to stay in some manor.

"Why is this a dare?"

"You mean you've never heard of Agony Manor? Well, the rumor is that its haunted. You see, there have been lots of horrible deaths and strange happenings at this manor. After awhile people stopped living there and the place was abandoned, left to rot and fall apart. A few years back a wealthy lady decided to remodel it. Now that its fixed up she's placed this dare to see who gets her money. It's just the story of an aristocrat with nothing to do. Now, are you interested?" Yeah he was interested. All that money just to stay some place? It would be like the vacation the four of them really needed.

"Hai, I'm interested. I have to talk to the others first so give me a number."

"Excellent."

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"You mean we'd get paid fifty thousand five hundred just for living in a rich spot for two months? Will there be woman there?" Omi and ken rolled their eyes as Yohji took another drag from his cigarette.

"They said others would be there. You all do whatever, I'm going."

"I have nothing better to do this summer and that *is* a whole lot of money so…I guess I'm in. What about you Ken-kun?" He rolled his soccer ball back and forth for a few minutes before smiling brightly.

"Hai! Since you three are going I'm going to!"

"Wait a minute! Who said *I* was going?! Two months without the possibility of woman? You all are shit'in yourselves." Once that was said Omi put on his cutest face and began the task of pleading.

"*Please* Yohji! The person called for all four of us and I'm *sure* they'll be at least *one* woman there! And think of the money! You'll be able to buy yourself a whole new wardrobe and…"

Yohji sweatdroped. "Alright. Slow down chibi. Gosh if I'm that important to y'all I'll go. I wouldn't want this group to fall apart now. Plus that is a lot of cash…alright, I'm in." Aya nodded and went in search for the phone while the others went off to do their own things.

"Yes, hello. I'm calling about the dare…?"

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"Junk mail, junk mail, junk mail…what's this?" Schuldich opened the letter addressed to 'The remaining members of Shwartz' and began reading as he made his way to the living room. The only other person in there was Farfarello but he was too busy cleaning his knifes to pay Schuldich much attention. Nagi chose this moment to walk in.

"Hey chibi, Farf, listen to this, 'You three have been chosen to participate in a dare. You and six others will stay two months at Agony Manor. Whichever of you manages to stay for the whole time will receive cash of Fifty thousand. Another five hundred will be given to you just for showing up. Don't worry how we know who you are. Answers will be answered in time. Call the number bellow to accept and receive more information. We hope to hear from you.' I think we should do it. I'm getting tired of this place and think of how I'll be able to fuck with the minds of those others. I've heard of that place, it's supposed to be haunted. I'll have them screaming in no time. What do ya say?"

Nagi looked around the room and landed on Farfarello who was watching the two of them intently.

"Fine. What about Farfarello?"

"We take him with us. Freak them out a little more and who cares if he kills someone, adds to the drama."

"Fine." With that he got up and went back to his room. Schuldich grinned and went to get the phone.

"…Yes, I'm signing us up for that dare…"