Disclaimer:

I do not own Elektra or any other Marvel Comics characters. This is a fan fiction story meant only for the enjoyment of myself and other Elektra movie and comic fans.

Title: The Treasure

Genre: Action/Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Comics

Setting: This story is set in the Elektra Movie-verse

Rating: PG-13, for violence

Written By: Jennifer S. a.k.a. AssissinElektra

Chapter 7

After a while the ninja didn't move and I killed the flames, and I turned to see that Kismet and Amanda were staring at me. Kismet looked proud, but Amanda looked horrified.

"Where did the rest of them go?" I asked.

"They fled once they realized that we would defeat them." Kismet answered. "Now," He said, "My word no longer holds me to not hurt you."

"Give us your best." Amanda said, her tone a bit teasing as she held her spear out in front of her. Kismet looked at her weapon, then smiled at her.

"Still using it, I see." Amanda's face changed and she kicked angrily at Kismet. But, he dodged her kick and pulled her leg so that she fell hard onto the ground. "Walk away, Amanda. My fight with you can wait." He turned and looked at me. "You, on the other hand, were dead before I even got here.

"Really?" I asked, pretending to sound surprised. I flipped my lighter open and captured a ball of flame in one hand. I held it at my side, ready to use it when the time came. "I'd like to see you prove that." I said, reaching into the ground with my mind and collecting a ball of water, which I held in my other hand. "Do you really want to mess with the elements, Kismet?" I asked him, the question a challenge more than anything.

"I have battled nature before." Kismet replied, pulling a samurai sword out from behind him. You know that feeling you get before you have to give an report in class at school? Well, I had felt that then, watching Kismet ready himself to fight me. You see, this guy had been my boss for so long that the thought of actually beating him in battle hadn't crossed my mind at all.

"I thought you were more civilized than this, Christian." Amanda said, and Kismet noticeably cringed at his name this time.

"Do not call me that!" He screamed in rage. He glared at Amanda, and then he did something that I had never seen him do. He ran so quickly to Amanda that it looked like he had just reappeared near her. His move was so fast that I saw nothing more than a blur. He held his Samurai sword to Amanda's neck threateningly, and she smiled.

"Do you find it amusing to temp a murderer?" Kismet asked her, his voice still full of rage.

"I find it amusing that you are still haunted by who you really are." She said, laughing. "You can not fool me." She added, smiling some more. "I know that you remember who you are, Christian." Kismet screamed at the mention of his name and slashed Amanda's throat.

I ran to help her—more out of instinct than anything, even though I hadn't known her that well then. But, Amanda was back up on her feet in a matter of seconds, her throat covered with blood but otherwise healed. That was when I backed away in surprise. I remember that moment, because I had just realized that I was not dealing with normality anymore, that I was about to delve into the mysteries of super-humans. I realized then that I was not the only weirdo out there, that others had powers like me. It had been a great relief and a great burden to learn.

"That wasn't very nice." Amanda said, and her face changed and looked like it had when she had first met me. "But then, you were always a little mean." She knocked the wind out of him by thrashing her spear against his stomach. I actually saw Kismet back away from her in an attempt to regain his strength.

She snarled as she kicked him again—giving him no time to react to her first attack. For the next few minutes I watched Amanda and Kismet face off—no mercy, no resting.

Amanda fought like an Amazon warrior—wild yet controlled. She knew exactly what move she would execute five moves before she did it. Amanda was a born natural, and I could see why she had been a prodigy as a child.

Kismet fought like he always had—coldly and quickly. He has a habit of having to look his opponent in the eyes at all times, and that got him kicked down a few times, but other than that he was Amanda's match.

After a while Kismet had kicked Amanda's spear out of her hands, and she had stolen his sword and thrown it at a tree where it stuck high up in the trunk. I felt like a third-wheeler, not knowing what to do as I watched them fight.

It wasn't long before we were joined by yet another enemy. Amanda and Kismet both stopped and looked around at the same time, somehow sensing that someone else was there with us.

"Spies." Amanda whispered, and Kismet nodded. She looked at me and mouthed the words "Get ready to run." I nodded and waited for her signal. But, Kismet was the first to flee the seen. He left a trail of broken grass and crumpled leaves that waved through the trees as he ran at light-speed.

Amanda glared at the direction he'd left in, then looked back at me. She gave me a look that asked if I was ready, and I nodded again. She nodded then, and took off running.

My feet pounded hard on the wet dirt as I followed Amanda. I wasn't sure how fast she was running—certainly not as fast as Kismet had—but she was running fast and it was hard to keep up with her. But somehow, I kept up, until she stopped suddenly in front of a large cottage.

Smoke curled from its chimney, and a few lights were on. "We'll hide here for now." She said, walking towards the front door.

"But, there are people in there…"I started to argue. Amanda smiled at me.

"Very good." She said, sarcastically. "Now, which way is up?" She knocked on the door and a few moments later a Japanese woman opened it.

She spoke in Japanese, but I had learned enough since working for Kismet to understand her.

Amanda? The woman said, looking surprised, but happy. We did not expect you tonight!

Amanda spoke in perfect Japanese, as if it were her native language. I am sorry for the intrusion, but my friend and I need your protection. Amanda motioned to be and the woman smiled at me.

You are always welcome! I only meant that you had surprised me. Come in, come in! The woman motioned for us to go in, and I followed Amanda inside. The Japanese woman looked back at us. What is your friend's name? She asked Amanda.

Jeremy. Amanda answered. The woman smiled warmly at me, then looked back at Amanda.

My husband has already gone to be, and I would awaken him, but the cough has been so hard these past few weeks. She explained, looking sad.

Have you taken him to a doctor yet? I asked, and both Amanda and the woman looked at me in surprise. I speak a little Japanese. I added, and the woman nodded, but Amanda still looked surprised and almost as if she didn't trust me anymore.

He has been to many doctors. The woman said. But, they have found no cure.

I am sorry to hear that. I said. What should I call you?

I am Sue Ley. She answered, smiling. You may call me Sue.

It is nice to meet you. I told her. How do you know Amanda? Sue glanced at Amanda, who looked frightened, then back at me with a serious look on her face.

We have known each other for many years. Was all Sue said.

To Be Continued…