Emily's eyes fluttered as the crack of sunlight shown through the tall glass window. She could feel the nerves of her neck oddly twisted, erupting pain with every jolting movement of her head and neck. Something she hadn't expected after waking up.

She slowly lifted her body to lean against a shelf and took in her surroundings. She was indeed, still in the library. However, no one could be seen or heard except for distant chirps outside.

And then she remembered. Before Emily could react to the tasty desserts served after Chase, Wuya and his pets walked in, she had suddenly found her eyelids heavy and uncontrollable. And out of her realisation and will, she fell into a deep slumber on the exact spot she had played the game with Jack.

Unbothered, Emily forced herself onto her feet, despite the flaring pain in her neck. Her head felt weighty and her vision was blurry which made the urge to stroll properly was almost impossible.

Then it hit her, that she had lost the so-called 'Guess Who' game by Spicer. As much as she hated the consequence of her poor decision-making, she had to complete the final part of the game by carrying out her second worse action.

Hug Chase Young.

That was something Emily wouldn't want to think about at the moment. Being the one to lose Jack's game was bad enough. And now she had to hug the second person she hated in her life. Her head was spinning, filled with thoughts from yesterday.

That led to a sudden pain erupted in her noggin and had caused her to slam herself into a nearby scarlet armchair. "Gahhh why can't I have a perfect day just for once?" she complained to the empty library.

Slowly, she pushed herself against the armchair and got back to her feet before pushing the grand library door open and peeked out into the hallway. No one. Emily saw no one at all. There was no sign of life from what her senses could tell.

She was about to walk into the isolated hallway until a very dry cough was heard.


Chase sat peacefully in mid-air, taking in the serene atmosphere shrouding him entirely. His eyes were effortlessly shut and his mind was at bliss. Something he'd been expecting for ages, a feeling of victory and world domination – Prince of Darkness, ruling the world, Wuya speechless, Jack enslaved... His imagination was thrilling every side of his vexed soul, just seconds after he started his relaxation.

How appealing it would be to him if citizens were screaming and shrieking, dashing for their pathetic lowlifes in hopes to find safety and comfort. There was no comfort in Chase's domain, nothing but ill-fated creatures scattering themselves to search for freedom, if there would be any left to search for.

His minions would obey every edge of his words. No order would be too difficult to conduct. As for the nitwits like Jack and his former dream team, he would have to get rid of them in the most vindictive way, since they ruined his peaceful life without even trying. He could hardly believe when he had to commit some effort to do likewise. How could annoyance be such a deep word to him?

In favour of Wuya, he would have to use something more brutal against her. Having her by his sanctuary would mean letting an irrational wild boar into his abode. He grinned subconsciously at the thought of Wuya having two huge nostrils similar to that of a wild boar.

For once he could humour himself over something as simple as Wuya and a wild boar. Chase didn't want to make a big deal about a small joke, but he came to think of it, he should tell that to someone else, someone who would laugh breathlessly at it. Even if it wasn't a joke.

He then resumed immersing himself deeper into his meditation. Of course, when he reached his world domination agenda, he would be a very busy Prince. He will need a trustworthy accomplice to turn the misfortune around, so he wouldn't overlook his plans.

As his imagination progressed, a small frown soon crept its way onto his unscathed face. The thought of him ruling the world without someone by his side, was too disturbing since he had already lost Omi and the little boy's precious dots. He will have to reconsider that matter anon.

Another issue he would have to ponder about was Emily. What would she become when he was busy organising his own society? Surely he couldn't just categorise her as one of the nitwits. Lee would kill him for that, if she was still alive, that is. But what exploitation would the girl be to him? Frankly he thought it was amusing when she annoyed Wuya, but the witch would be vanished...

wild boar...

Chase shook his head at the careless thought. What was it with his joke that he couldn't make it disappear from his unpolluted mind?

Back to his consideration. Emily...her name reminds him of her ancestor, simply because it rhymed with Lee. Furthermore, her character was evidence that she had inherited several of Lee's personality.

Emily had done exactly what he wanted. She took the book, read the content, and now she had showed interest with it. He knew his plan was working nevertheless, but he needed a backing plan to fill in the holes in case if Emily's interest was slipping out of his grasp.

Then it hit him. She could be an apprentice. He could train her to become similar to Omi. He could turn her from another useless pest to something of worthy. He inwardly praised himself for the idea.

Chase peeked one eye open and sighed frustratingly before closing it again. His senses were suspicious about his wonderful isolation when he instantly caught sight of a known frivolous figure lingering in the far end shadows of his own throne room.

"Come out, Wuya." He faintly yet sternly commanded.

The canny witch stepped forward and made her way to face Chase at a considerable distance. She knew that she was unwelcomed around his tranquil state, which was even harder to convince him about her motive.

"What do you want?" he queried coldly, still in his meditating position.

Wuya folded her arms, contemplating the next phrase to use as a respond that wouldn't sound too friendly or too spiteful to him. She could try yelling, but she had hated sore throats.

"A Shen Gong Wu has just revealed itself. But I couldn't recognise it yet so I doubt that the dragon has even felt anything. If we're quick enough instead of just sitting around then I'm sure we won't lose this one." She proposed. Wuya smugly stood and interiorly applauded herself for her courage. Although she had just remembered the consequence of doing so.

Chase slowly stood up in steps to end his meditating state before strolling over to face the witch and smirked smugly, knowing that he will win the argument one way or another. "Why don't you go find your petty toys on your own?" he riposte, folding his arms. "Unless if you have a vital reason for me to search for your knickknacks, then I suggest you turn around and leave at once." His sharp gaze pierced through hers and that made her flinched slightly.

"It's umm..." Wuya tore her gaze away from him, "It's a powerful Wu, I can sense it!" she blatantly lied.

Chase cocked a brow in response; "You'd really think I would fall for your pathetic schemes?"

Wuya hid her clenched fist. If only she could release the anger that was starting to boil up in her.

"Fine. I'll get your toys for you. As long as that repels your presence in my company. Just make sure Emily stays in the citadel."


"Jack you idiot, you don't scare me like that!" Emily scoffed and pulled away her arm that was grasping a stoned vase. "I really didn't mean to hit you that hard."

Jack sluggishly laid on the floor, "Oh really? Well look at what you did to my HeliBot!" he piped up weakly due to the pain flaring on his back. His HeliBot was curving inwards due to the impact in addition to some screws and parts that were scattered all over the polished marbled floor.

Emily put the vase back down to its place which was on a nearby end table before pulling Jack up by the arm.

"It's called self-defence."

Jack sighed, "Guess I'll have to take the long way."

"Long way?"

"Yeah well, a Wu has just revealed itself and now I can't get there the easy way because someone crushed my HeliBot."

Emily shook her head in dismay whilst Jack took something out of his pocket and handed it to her. "Here, take this."

Emily looked from Jack to his opened palm before extending her own arm to grab the rectangle device.

"It's a locator. The chip is in my pocket so you know exactly where I am." Jack explained.

"So...I'm gonna go see this Wu by myself?"

Jack nodded.

"Why can't you just bring me with you?"

The boy cleared his throat before answering, "Because Chase wouldn't let you go. I heard him with my little ears."

"Little?" she raised a brow at the boy.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. I used this Wu to turn myself into a fly." He reached into his trench coat once again to pull out the Manchurian Musca before showing it to her face. "I was just bored at the time."

Emily's incredulous expression was mixed with revulsion as Jack shoved the Wu back into his coat.

"Just make sure you don't lose your coat or pants on the way."

Jack gave a thumbs up before shouting, "Manchurian Musca!" and flew out of the small open window just above Emily as she glanced around her surroundings to make sure that no one had heard their little plan. When she was sure that everything was clear, she walked down the stoned hallway before entering the walkway that led to the dining hall.

Just as Emily was about to push the grand door of the dining hall open, an unknown force opened it for her from the other side. She had thought that this could be something 'magical' welcoming her, until a figure emerged from behind it. She jolted backwards at the unexpected presence. The thought of her being alone was far behind her.

A pale blue figure which possessed long ears and beautiful round eyes stood before her. As shocked as she was, she could tell that the figure was as shocked to see her.

"My name is Sayuki. I am here at your service." The creature bowed down.

Emily didn't know what to respond the gesture with. A nice hello wouldn't fit with the description and greetings of the blue figure but a smile and nod wouldn't do well either. For Emily, every second she was getting acquainted with another magical creature was a great chance of her slipping into trouble, or worse, missing the opportunity to see Wu.

"Hi um, I'm Emily." She returned a bow.

As soon as her head went against gravity, Sayuki seemed to be surprised. Another expression she couldn't read.

"Why are you smiling?" Emily inquired.

Sayuki shook her head, losing the crooked smile that was evidently on her face.

"No, nothing. It's just that you're not like what they told me."

"Who told you what?"

"Nothing." Sayuki said smiling.

Emily sighed. It seemed so that this creature was annoying her to bits. And so she'd thought she was annoying them.

"No, you just said that someone said something that has to do with me. What is it?"

"I'm confused. May you rephrase that?" Sayuki asked gently. Its voice was soft and gentle, filled with sense of respect and humbleness.

Finally, after contemplating wether replying was a great idea, Emily decided that the creature wasn't worth her time. It certainly didn't look like bugs bunny in disguise of her blue-ish skin and long elven-like ears.

"Nothing." Emily replied starkly.

A solid wall of silence built up between the two, who seemed to be gazing at each other for awhile. Emily knew that the creature was judging her, so she thought of to do the same.

Everything breathing or living creature should have a gender, or something similar to that. And Emily wasn't fond of calling breathing creatures 'it' for the rest of their lives. For the exception of the non-existent Cousin It, she decided that it was best to ask the creature for a gender. Even though Emily had the notion that the creature may be a girl, she just needed to confirm. She had mistaken a transgendered man for a real born woman before, and she will never make that similar mistake again.

Emily took in a deep breath in before crossing her arms nervously. "Sayuki... do you mind me asking, are you a fe- girl, or a boy?"

Surprisingly, Sayuki began to laugh hard, snorting about like a pig before wiping away a forming tear from her eye. After a few seconds of waiting, Emily finally began seeing the creature calming down and collecting herself.

"Pardon me miss, but you are far too humorous and brainless than what they had described to me." Sayuki stated. She was back to her gentle self again.

But Emily's head wasn't floating on the clouds, she was beneath water, and she hated it. The sight of a blue figure had already caused great revulsion to her senses. If the creature won't respect her, then she'll do the same.

"You know what, dude," Emily began, "I don't give a crap to what depths of gender you belong to, be it human or not. I just think you're a waste of time, and I'm telling Chase. Sounds simple?" She finished the sentence with a smug smile plastered on her visage.

Sayuki started to seem worry. Its happy expression had turned into a panicking frown –just what Emily wanted to see.

The creature took a careful step forward and dropped gracefully onto its knees. It tilted its head down as a sign of respect and apology toward Emily. This was when a sneaky idea crawled into Emily's conniving mind.

"You know, there's one way you can sew my mouth shut. Though Chase can never know."

Sayuki tilted her head up to face Emily. "I will do anything."

A devious smile grew on Emily's face.

"Get me a dragon's tail."

A/N: A/N: I just noticed that Sayuki in this chapter was yellow. I already changed her back to blue. As usual, Read and Review. Thanks for the reviews from the previous chapters.