Yo! Sorry fot the time it took to update… it's a bit hard for my Kyuubiluver (beta reader) to find the time to help me, and I understand weel. But since I received a good number of reviews and messages asking me to update, I decided to try again without his help, I think I improved a little bit since the last time I wrote so.. well, I hope i twill be easier for you to understand.

I finished the fic in French, and I have to say for the people who're going to read it until the end :

-Since it was my first fic, I made a lot of mistakes, some things were not coherent from a chapter to the other. I tried to arrange things the best I could.

-Hao's not gonna be in character for some time, sorry for that.

-It's probably going to become confusing…you'll see by yourself.

-BUT I really like the way everything ends, and the final battles I came up with.

Finally, my French readers were satisfied, so I guess in spite of everything, I did a good job! It's your opinion that I want now!

Enjoooy! ^^


It was a perfect night. A light breeze was blowing, not too cold, not too hot, just perfect, The leaves were slightly rustling, in a way we could believe that the trees were singing a lullaby to the Shamans who knew how to listen. The sky was so clear it was breathtaking, perfect for stargazing. And that was exactly what Asakura Hao was doing at this time. Watching the stars and letting himself beeing rocked by the trees song, layed down in the grass that was his bed for the night. It was in moments like this that he allowed himself to be who he really was, a sensitive person, with feelings, more than a lot of people, whitout needing to wear a mask to hide it and always lying. It was in those moments too that he swore to himself to never let humans continue to destroy the planet. And it didn't mattered if some people were hurt or killed in the process. It was a war, each war had his victims.

Unfortunately, this beatitude state didn't last long.

« It really is impossible to hav some peace… » he sighed while getting up.

Someone was watching him. And this someone was powerful. Extremely powerful.

« Powerful like Patricia… ». This simple thought was enough to scare him. This person had the same aura than his gardian angel. Kindness, but a different sort. It was more agressive, more violent. Hao observed his surroundings, and said, without shouting but loud enough to be heard :

-If you know who I am, you must know that hiding is useless.

A light chuckle was heard. Then a shape detached itself from the darkness and place itself behind Hao. When he turned back to look at the stranger, he saw a young brown girl, with very short hair. She had a beautiful face, piercing green eyes, the style really fitted her. Hao wouldn't have seen her with longer hair. But besides all those details, he noticed her huge black wings.

« Another one? He said in a whisper and his eyes narrowed. In a thousand years, he'd never seen any other angels than Patricia.

-You're scared? Asked the other on a mocking voice. She knew angels were the only thing Hao really feared. Probably because they're more stuborn than anything else and are unable to leave you the **** alone!

-And you are? Hao answered by a question. He'd put his mask again. He'd never let his fear be seen. The girl just laughed.

-Don't worry, I'm not gonna hurt you. And I'm Helena. I came to tell you that you're better repent for your sins now and come with me.

Hao's eyes widened. That girls was going straight to the point and she knew what she wanted. He was for the least, very surprised.

-Do you really think I'm just gonna say yes?

-It'd be better for you.

-It's been a thousand years, that I've been told this and I never accepted. What makes you think I'll say yes to you?

-Patricia is very nice and not enough persuasive. With her power, it really is a waste, if you want my opinion, but anyway. I'm not like that and the others either.

Hao raised an eyebrow.

-The others?

-The angels, baby.

He had to keep himself to not tear her head off her body in the moment. Why did they always need to give him ridiculous nicknames!

-Do you really think we're all like Patricia? Disabuse yourself, she's a lamb in the middle of wolves. And angels like me who have lost their protected are worst.

-Lost their protected? But I thougt that…

-We're supposed to be in the limbos. That's true, but a game has just started and unfortunately for you, you're it's cornerstone. It's your redemption against our ticket for the way back to Valhalla.

Our? More angels were going to harass him ? He already had enough people to deal with amongst shamans, he didn't need a gang of hysterical angels!

-Don't make this face and prepare yourself, baby. You'll meet other girls like me who're ready to do anything to get what they wants.

-Exactly.

Hao and Helena turned around to see who had just talked. Two silhouettes were standing in front of them. Two girls with long hair falling up to the waist, with a fringe and golden eyes.

-Twins…Hao thought.

Helena was already on her gards, hand on her rapier hilt.

-Meteora and Astra….

The twins bursted in laugh by seeing Hao and Helena's faces. Then, the girl named Meteora started to talk.

-Calm down, soldier! We're not here to fight!

-We came to…talk with Hao, but it looks like you were faster than us. Astra continued. All the things Helena told you are true Hao. You'd be best to repent quickly, because if you think that one angel constantly on your back during 1000 years is tiring, tell yourself that dealing with severals is gonna make you insane.

-Indeed. And we will not hesitate to use force, but believe me, you'll repent yourself…Meteora said. And the twins flew of in the night.

Hao was litterally gaping. It was the first time in his entire life that he couldn't find any words. He didn't know what to think or what to say…he was trapped.

-They're right. Helena suddenly said. Hao turned his head to look at her.

-Those girls are dangerous. I never understood how the hell they did to become angels…

She looked at Hao.

-If you wanna run see Patricia to repent, I understand and it's normal after all. But brace yourself, a lot of difficulties are coming. And I'll be one of them. »

Then she disappeared too.

Hao huddled up. He closed hi seyes and took long breaths. He felt like his head was going to explode. It was the first time that he felt so powerless, so…vulnerable. This simple thought made him want to be sick. But he couldn't deny it, he couldn't face those five girls.

He finally lied down and fell asleep, all his thougth swirling in his head.

Yoh had fought a match early in the morning. After he won, he checked the terraces. His brother wasn't there. It wasn't normal. Hao was always there to watch how he was progressing.

After he changed his clothes, he decided it was time he made his move, so he decided to go and see his brother. At the moment he was leaving, he hear THE voice he was hoping more than anything not to hear.

« Where are you going, Yoh? Anna asked, always with her characteristic icy voice.

Yoh turned around, looked at his fiancee, then gave her one of his typically Yoh smiles.

-Heee…take a walk to breath some fresh air?

-You're going to meet her again?

-Huh?

-Don't play innocent. These last days you pass your entires days outside the house. Ryu cries all his days. You're neglecting us Yoh, and for another girl, moreover! If it was me, there wouldn't be any problems, but as it is…!

-Leave him the hell alone, will you! Ren et Horo Horo had followed Anna, knowing Yoh would go see Hao, and when they saw her move away, they immediately thought it was to go get Yoh.

-Yeah, Anna, come on! He has the right to take a break from time time, no? Horo Horo said, on a more soft tone, knowing that provoke Anna was never a good idea.

She looked at them viciously.

-You're in on it too, right? Don't take me for an imbecile! You too are passing your days disappearing!

-And what's the matter? We're just three guys having some good time together, what's so bad in this? Yoh said.

-Well, said this way, it does look kind of weird…Horo Horo said.

-Anyway Anna, whatever we do, it doesn't concern you! Ren finished. Go, Yoh. You have better things to do instead of listening to her!

-Ren…I'm not sure saying this is a good idea…The Ainu murmured in his lover ears.

-EVERYTHING that Yoh does concern me because I'm his FIANCEE! Do you really think I believed the Hao's fiancee thing!? I don't know who she is or what she wants, but I'm not letting her corrupt Yoh! Do you understand Yoh? You're going nowhe…where…

But when she turned to look at Yoh, this one had followed Ren's advice and ran way discreetly.

He had run to the forest. Once he was certain to be alone, he stopped to take his breath. Amidamaru took the occasion to appear. « Yoh dono, are you sure it's a good idea? He asked, his stone laced with worry. Who knows what Hao will do?

Yoh's face darkened.

-I don't have the choice. You heard Galaxia yesterday. I must protect Hao. And I can sense something is wrong. I can't go back now.

Seeing the samurai wasn't reassured, he offered him his traditionnal smile.

-Don't worry! Nantoka naru! » The spirit smiled and disappeared.

Yoh kept on walking. Patricia had told him where Hao's camp was and left him some hints to get there. She couldn't accompany him, it would have been really weird. On the way, Yoh practiced himself to set his mental barrier. He was afraid that his stress would ruin everything. Then he saw an opening in the trees, some tents, and, sitting on a rock, Hao, holding his head in his hands. Yoh immediately felt several emotions in him. Fear, love, worry and more. He made a step toward his brother, when this one talked.

« What do you want, Yoh? His voice wasn't less calm and soft than usual, but it was firm, enough for Yoh to understand that Hao didn't want to be disturbed. Yoh swallowed with difficulty and took his courage with two hands.

-Ano…you weren't to the stadium during my match…

Hao raised his head and looked at him with a suspicious look.

-You want to tell me you were worried?

-Heee…yes?

Hao scowled. It really wasn't the time. Who was he taking him for? He scowled even more when he noticed he couldn't hear any of Yoh's thought.

-A mental barrier, huh? He thought. Then a little smirked made his way on his face.

Patricia… you want to use Yoh, isn't it? He laughed a bit, which surprised Yoh. Well, I can play the game, it's gonna change my ideas…

-…Hao?

-The idea of the fiancee wasn't bad at all! Hao suddenly said in an happy tone, which caused Yoh to panick internally. He guessed it? He knew everything? Yoh didn't know what to think anymore, and remembering that Hao was expert at bluffing, he continued calmly.

-Thanks! He said with a smile. He approached his brother and sit beside him.

So, what's wrong?

-What make you think something's wrong? Stupid question. Hao knew it. Because they're twins, Hao was always feeling Yoh's up's and down's, and it took an amazing amount of efforts to not be drown into them. It was normal that Yoh felt the same way. He sighed.

-I'm not going to answer and you know it. Just tell me what you want.

-Do you have a fight soon?

-Heee…no…

-Would you feel a little better if we spend a day together?

For the second time in not even one day, Hao was in shock.

-You…you want to spend a day…with me? He babbled, incredulous.

-Hm hm, I think it can't hurt we spend some time together, we're brothers for great spirits sake! And I'd like to get to know you better.

Hao didn't know what to say. Yoh bursted into laugh, seeing his brother looking at him with eyes big like UFO's.

-So?

As much Hao wanted to send his brother f*** himself, he felt it could be fun…and that he would regret saying no.

-Ok. »

In another clearing, not too far from the twins, five young girls were talking.

« Complain as much as you want, Patricia, but nothing's gonna change…, Astra said.

-…And you'll have to accept it! Meteora finished.

-Keep saying what you want, but since I'm his primary angel, I still have priority on you! Patricia said. I know you, and I'm not gonna let you hurt him!

-Do what you want, beauty, Helena said. But the war has started. You'll have to fight hard ».

Four of them took their flight, leaving Patricia alone, almost at despair.

« All my hopes rests on you, Yoh…»


There we go! You know what you have to do! ;-)