Note: Neave is Irish and her original name is written as Niamh, in the story only her guardian spirit will call her like that.

Also Arianrhod is the Irish name for Silver Wheel. But she will be usually called Silver.

Cold.

That the perfect word to describe the situation. The window was wide open and the cold wind came into the room.

'Strange. I don't remember opening it.' Neave thought while rubbing her eyes, which slowly woke her up a bit.

But it wasn't that, the cold didn't came from the window. The bed was empty.

She simply blinked. It wasn't something she wasn't used to, she knew he would never stay the night.

She let the sheets fall down from her body and started picking up her clothes from the floor. As she was getting dressed she tried understanding what exactly was she feeling, but she just couldn't put her finger on it.

'I often wonder if I was mentally incapable of doing what's best for me.'

'Because it's what you want, Niamh.' Said another voice in my head.

'I guess it is. But why am I always doing the wrong thing? It's ridiculous!'

'That's what you said the last time and things haven't changed.'

'Am I really having this conversation with myself? You just shut up!'

'You are telling yourself to shut up?'

'Ugh, yes!'

'You just have to admit it that you got yourself in a sick twisted relation.'

She just shook her head to get rid of those thoughts. She took her bag and left the apartment without bothering to close the door.

"You shouldn't walk the streets at this hour, Niamh."

"That's why I'm heading home, Arianrhod." she said smiling to her Guardian Spirit. "Plus, what's worse is far gone now" she continued looking ahead.

Silver simply nodded.

"Now that we are heading to the Patch Village, will you visit your father?"

"It would mean to lose precious time, since he won't probably be near and he isn't even a Shaman. You know the rules: only Shamans allowed in the Patch Village."

"You haven't seen him a while, Niamh." Silver pressed on.

"I know. You're right." Neave said looking at her. "I'll call him tomorrow and tell him I'm coming to the States." she said smiling.

As she arrived at the inn where she and Victoria lived, she found her friend sleeping on the table.

"She must have fallen asleep waiting for me." Neave said to no one in particular.

She went to shake Victoria hoping she'll wake up and put her to bed.

"Victoria." She cooed.

Victoria stirred a bit and opened her eyes slightly.

"Ten more minutes, please!" she said closing her eyes again.

"You can sleep as long as you want as soon as I get you in your bed. Now come on, put your arm over my shoulder."

She murmured something uncomprehensive but complied.

The next day they we were all packed and ready to board on the plane.

"Why do I have the feeling I forgot something?"

"You always forget something, Neave. Like your head, for example." Victoria said snickering.

And soon both Silver and Amon joined in too.

"You seem awfully cheerful for a demon, Amon."

"Well Miss Neave, you have to admit my mistress is right."

"Arianrhod! Are you going to let her speak like that?"

"Niamh, I can't deny the truth, it's against my nature."

"What is that supposed to mean!" she yelled already frustrated.

"I think what Silver is trying to say …" Victoria started before she was rudely interrupted by Neave's backpack hitting her face.

"I know exactly what she was trying to say, and it's not nice to think like that about your mistress and friend."

"Sometimes you just don't give us other options."

"You want me to smack you again?" Neave said glaring at Victoria who just simply rolled her eyes.

"Isn't that the Spirit of Fire?" Amon interrupted them.

"I think it is." Silver confirmed.

"What's he doing here? Shouldn't be riding on a stick over the ocean and never to be heard of him ever again?"

"I know that's your one and only wish V, but it's really bizarre he's here." Neave said trying to get a better look of what was going on.

On the other side of the airport Hao was discussing with a group of boys that seemed unsure of what was actually happening. Victoria and Neave looked at one another clueless.

'That's not very nice, Asakura.' thought Neave.

He immediately looked at her and smiled. Not those cute ones, but the devilish ones.

"I think Asakura should really learn his place." Neave said and started going to the core of the situation.

"You think?" Victoria retorted and followed her friend promptly.

"Neave! You should really stop, don't be stupid again!"

"But he's not playing fair, Victoria! He should really stop being so egocentric! Or pick on someone his own size!"

"And you really think you can manage that?" Victoria asked while raising her eyebrows.

Neave stayed silent and continued walking.

"You are going to get us in trouble! And for what? We don't even know those guys!"

Hao laughed. He was really enjoying being in control and showing off. And with one swift he blew off one of the boys who was there, ready to fight him. At first glance you could swear he looked just like Hao.

Just as Hao was ready to throw another one of his attacks towards the boys, Neave jumped in front of the attack hoping that Hao would stop this nonsense. Which took everyone by surprise, even Neave.

Neave finally opened her eyes to see that nothing happened to her or the boys, they were all intact. But something just didn't felt right.

Everything went silent. No attacks, no one was hurt. But soon whispers were heard both from his followers and the boys.

Hao looked shocked too. But soon he regained control and smiled.

"I think someone here needs to learn where her place really is." He said glaring at her.

'Oh holy banana. I'm in trouble.' Thought Neave as she was trying to back away from the stupid situation she got herself into.

It took the spirit a fire just a second to sweep Neave from the ground.

"Put her down, Asakura!" Victoria yelled as she got her oversoul ready. But it was useless, Hao had no intention to put Neave down.

"You should stop trying to be brave, Victoria. Or you'll end up worse than your hero friend over here." He said pointing to a struggling Neave.

"This is not funny Hao, let me go!" she pleaded.

"You won't get that curtesy from me anymore, oh so naïve Neave. It looks like you took my generosity as foolishness, not going to happen again." He said while motioning his followers to get on the SOF and fly away. Just before they were getting off the ground Hao left Yoh one last message:

"I can't wait to see you again, Yoh. Get stronger before our next meeting!"

And with that last message Hao left an open mouth Victoria that was staring at her friend being taken away.

"Mistress?"

"Do you think she's alright?"

"She looks scared."

"Should we talk to her?"

"She could be my shaman queen any day she wants."

"You guys are morons, she could be dangerous for what we may know. Right,Yoh? Yoh? YOH!"

Victoria could clearly hear the whispers behind her and it got on her nerves.

"I AM HERE YOU KNOW?" she yelled turning around just to get face to face with the guy that looked like Hao.

"Hi! I'm Yoh! Your name is Victoria, right?" he said smiling.

"What the…" she looked at Yoh like he had grown three heads.

"You look just like him…"

"Oh you mean the guy before? Thanks about that, we're sorry for your friend though. We could give you a ride to the Patch Village so we can help you look for your friend" Yoh offered while rubbing the back of his head.

"WHAT?!" a guy with pointy black hair yelled.

"Care to remind you that this is my family's plane and I am not going to take other peasants aboard." He said with a snobbish air.

"I am no peasant you jerk!" Victoria said while fluttering her fist at him.

"I couldn't care less who you are."

"Aw, c'mon Ren. She doesn't seem that bad." Said a guy with blue spiky hair.

"Whaat are you doing you freak!" Victoria yelled as she got away from the blue haired boy who was inspecting her outfit.

"Are you like a vampire or something?" Ren asked.

Victoria rolled her eyes.

"It's called goth fashion. But what could you possibly know about fashion, with those yellow pants."

Ren immediately got mad and took his kwan dao pointing it at Victoria.

"Ok guys, let's calm down. Ren, put that down." Yoh said.

"I am not letting this girl come on my plane."

"Who said I was going to come with you guys? Wasn't me."

"Ren, she did save our life."

"I don't need saving."

"You did before, short pants." Sniggered Ryu.

"Shut it, Ryu."

"I don't know Yoh, she really looks like a vampire."

"Nah, I think she's great Horokeu. We should move now, before it gets late.

"You're very kind Yoh-san, but I can't accept your offer."

"Oh but we insist." Horokeu said.

Ren was just looking uninterested in everything that was going on. While Ryu just couldn't get his eyes off Victoria.

"You're just kids, I can't travel with you. That would make me your nanny."

"EXCUSE ME?!" Both Horokeu and Ren said.

Yoh was laughing.

"I guess we should be heading off. Manta, take care of yourself. We'll be seeing eachother soon."

"She's still not coming with us." Ren huffed as he boarded the plane.

"We'll help you find your friend, I promise." Yoh said smiling and gestured for her to come along.

Victoria was uncertain.

"Mistress, you can't trust them." Amon said to her appearing by her.

"Hmph."

"Maybe it's a trap."

Victoria sighed, her Spirit was right.

"I have to find Neave though."

Amon didn't agree with what her mistress was about to do, but complied nonetheless.

So what do you guys think? Did Neave did a good thing, or was she just plain baka? xD I actually wonder if Victoria will handle all those boys by herself, poor kid.

Oh you guys can check out Neave and Victoria here - www dot shiwasuuu dot tumblr dot come slash thirteen

or you could just visit my profile for a direct link.

Taataaa!