Scene Three

The Leader of Phoenix Mountain

Reigo Tenryu is standing in front of a giant mountain: At his side is a young man that looks like he is a guard for Reigo, who so happens to be the leader of Phoenix Mountain. "Lord Reigo, are you going into the Mountain anytime soon?"

"Yes, but something is very wrong…"

"What could possibly be wrong?"

"Dark Magic, Toru, Dark Magic…" Toru and Reigo walk into the Mountain. As they near the Main Lobby they are greeted with the source of the Dark Magic; Tatsumaru himself. "What are you doing here, Vampire?" Reigo asked. Tatsumaru moves to stand half-way between the Shadow Hearts and Reigo.

"Oh, you mean you do not remember who I am?" Tatsumaru asked.

"My Lord, I will kill him if you want me to," Toru said.

"No, he has a captive."

"Who could he possibly have?"

"He has one of the Maid Phoenixes."

"Oh." Tatsumaru goes to Abel and takes his captive from him. The hungry Vampire lifts the helpless girl into the air by her throat.

"Are you sure you don't remember me?" Tatsumaru asked baring his teeth.

"Yeah, why?" Reigo countered. Abel moves to Tatsumaru's side.

"Because if you don't answer Tatsumaru truthfully, he will kill the girl," Abel said sympathetically. Tatsumaru lowers the girl just too where her feet barely touch the floor then he tightens his grip on her neck just enough to draw blood. At the sight of the blood Reigo gasps in horror and anger. Tatsumaru lowers his mouth to the girl's throat and bites her through this he gains the Phoenix form at last, then he throws the girl's body to the ground.

"Now, Phoenix, do you still dare not to remember me?" Tatsumaru asked.

"I am sorry, but I still do not remember who the hell you are!" Reigo said emotionlessly. Tatsumaru gasps in pain as the new power spreads through his body.

"Gee, Reigo, so you really do not remember being with me when my downfall occurred four years ago. It was you who brought me to safety, so I would not get injured anymore by Rikimaru and Tetsumaru Tenryu," Tatsumaru said sadly. "Do you not remember this?"

"Do you not remember any of us?" Abel asked seriously.

"Of how you always protected Lord Tatsumaru from danger?" Seymour asked. The pain in Tatsumaru's body decreases gradually and he stands up straight once more.

"Of how you always knew what to do in times of trouble?" Vladislous added.

"Or did you forget in the last four years?" Myotismaru finished.

"No, I still do not remember what you men are talking about…" Reigo said still not remembering. Tatsumaru moves to stand directly in front of his grandfather. He touches Reigo's left cheek with his right hand.

"You're the only one who knows my deep dark secrets…" Tatsumaru whispered.

"What secret is that?" Reigo asked.

"That I'm bisexual…" Tatsumaru whispered in Reigo's right ear. This triggers Reigo's memories to a great degree.

"Tatsumaru is that really you?" The Dark Master moves back to Abel's side once more.

"Yes, the only thing is I have grown older and somewhat taller." Reigo walks past Toru and stands in front of his grandson.

"So what is your plan for total world domination?" But before Tatsumaru can answer, Toru runs forward drawing his sword in the same process. Toru attacks Tatsumaru, the Dark Master dodges the first attack but is stabbed in the back by Reigo's long sword. The blade goes through Tatsumaru's body completely. With what little strength he has left, the Dark Master pulls himself off the blade and turns to face Reigo.

"… Why…?" Tatsumaru managed to say. Tatsumaru falls to his knees, and then his body falls flat on the ground and a pool of blood forms around his body.

"REIGO!? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?! YOU HAVE KILLED US ALL!" Vladislous yelled.

"I-I did not mean for this to happen! I was trying you stop Toru from attacking him!" Reigo stammered. Seymour pokes Tatsumaru with the butt end of his staff.

"Lord Tatsumaru, are you alive?"

"No… I'm dead. OF COURSE I'M ALIVE, YOU FOOL! NOW GET ME OFF THE FLOOR!" Tatsumaru said through gasps of pain. Seymour and Myotismaru work together and lift their master off the floor. Tatsumaru looks at the wound in his stomach.

"Reigo, you do know I cannot die, right?" Tatsumaru asked and Reigo nods. "Then why the hell would you bring out your sword and attack me?!" Reigo looks at the wound and notices it starts to heal.

"I was not trying to attack you; I was trying to prevent Toru from…" Reigo's voice trails away as he realizes that Toru is placing his sword next to Tatsumaru's throat. Myotismaru and Seymour allow Tatsumaru to stand on his own. He is still standing in the pool of blood.

"You really think that, that mortal blade will kill me, hmm, Phoenix?" Tatsumaru asked without moving.

"How did you know what my Race is?" Toru asked rather shaken.

"It makes no difference now does it?"

"No. But do you think you can free yourself before I remove your head?" Toru asked suddenly bold. At the moment in which Toru proceeded to do as he said he would, Tatsumaru disappears before he can, and Toru ends up cutting his own shoulder he gasps in pain and utter surprise. Tatsumaru is floating above Toru.

"You see I did free myself before you could remove my head," Tatsumaru said to Toru. Then he looks at Reigo. "Come, let us go before your Guards come and see what has taken place here." Tatsumaru lands in front of Toru.

"Who are we looking for now?" Reigo asked nodding his head. Reigo follows his master and the others. Tatsumaru faces his small group of followers.

"Your son, Kikaku Tenryu and Garland Yakushi," Tatsumaru answered. Together they leave to continue Tatsumaru's quest to find his other followers.

End of Scene Three