A/N: Hello again! Chapter 10 is up now, so you don't have to wait any longer for it! I'm almost finished with the story, now. I've just got to do some chapters for the entire week untill the winter dance in the story. Don't worry, though, I'll try to lengthen the story a bit and make the rest of the story at least 10 more chapters. Maybe even 15 if I get the chance! Anyways, please remember to press the review button at the bottom of the page at the end of the chapter and submit a review! June 26, 2007
"HELP!" some people cried. Hannah and Koji were tight in front of the others when the voices cried again, "HELP! SOMEBODY HELP US! HELP!!!!!!!!" "That sounded a lot like Jena and Sharnee" Hannah said, looking in the direction of the cries. Hannah began running towards the calls for help, Koji right beside her all the way. Hold on, guys, I'm coming! Hannah thought, her eyes becoming narrow. Hannah and Koji stopped running. Two Nightmaren girls were being captured by Puffy and Gillwing. One of the Nightmarens wore a blue and lavender outfit, while the other sported a red, orange, and yellow dress with matching boots. "You let them go!" Hannah commanded. Puffy and Gillwing looked at each other, then tried to attack her. Hannah dodged each of their attacks perfectly; not even a scratch on her! Then, Hannah walked past the second-level Nightmarens, who were out cold, and went to help the Nightmaren girls. "You guys all right?" Hannah said, pulling them out of the net that had held them. "Yeah, we're O.K," The blue one said. "It's nice to see you again, Hannah!" the red one said, hugging Hannah, "We've missed you!" "I've missed you guys, too!" Hannah replied. A blue light surrounded the blue Nightmaren, and in her place soon stood a tall girl with bushy black-brown hair and glasses. A red light surrounded the red Nightmaren, and a Samoan girl with sleek, black-brown hair landed in her place.
"Jena! Sharnee!" Hannah said, running to hug them. "Hey, Hannah," Jena said, "who's that?" Hannah let go and took a step backwards. "Girls, this is Koji. Koji, these are some friends of mine from my old home: Jena and Sharnee." "Nice to meet you Koji!" Jena said, shaking his hand. "Nice to meet you, too, Jena," Koji replied, smiling. "Is he your boyfriend?" Sharnee asked, slyly. Hannah blushed a deep, dark, crimson red, and began stammering, "U-Um...W-W-Well, Y-You S-See, I-I really d-d-d-don't..." "Haha, just playing with you, Hannah!" Sharnee said, "It's very nice to meet you, Koji!" Koji nodded and shook her hand. "The time is almost here...The chosen one will not be in the world of living for very long...Wizeman will rule...And it's all because of me!!! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!" Koji turned in every direction, looking for the source of the laughter. "Koji? What's wrong?" Hannah asked, suddenly becoming worried. She took his hand and looked at him. "It's nothing, Hannah..." Koji said, "...I just thought I heard a voice, that's all." Hannah didn't seem convinced. "Koji," she said, "whatever it is, you know you can tell me." Koji nodded and said, "I know, Hannah. I really thought that I heard Reala, though." Hannah nodded and smiled. "Come on, Koji," she said, "Let's get beack to the others. I want to introduce them to Jena and Sharnee!" Koji nodded and they all walked together to find the others.
"Hey guys, look! Koji and Hannah are back!" Zoe said, pointing towards there friends. "And it looks like they brought some other people, too!" Takuya pointed out, stepping forward to get a closer look. "Hey, guys!" Hannah called with a wave, "I want you to meet some old friends of mine!" The four ran over to Hannah and Koji's friends and stopped. "Guys, I would like you to meet Jena and Sharnee! They're some old friends of mine ever since last year! Jena, Sharnee, I'd like you to meet Zoe, Koichi, J.P., and Takuya!" "Nice to meet you guys!" Sharnee said, smiling. "Hannah's said a lot about you guys in her e-mails!" Jena said. Suddenly, they heard a sound. "That sorta sounds like the theme song of 'Kirby: Right Back At 'Ya!" or whatever the name of that t.v. show was!" Hannah said. "Oh, that's just my new cell phone!" Jena exclaimed, "My mom let me buy it last week, so I can stay in touch better!" "No WAY! I thought your mom said that you couldn't get a cell phone untill you turn 16!" Hannah exclaimed. It was obvious that she was excited for her friend. "Yeah, but my mom said it was cool, since I bought it myself," Jea said, flipping the phone open. "Hello?" Jena answered, "Okay, Mom, I'll be home in a minute. Bye." She snapped the phone shut. "You gotta leave, huh?" Hannah said. Jena nodded and said, "Yeah. Parents can be so mean sometimes!" Jena said, stomping her foot. "Hey, I understand. E-mail me when you guys get home, 'kay?" Hannah said, hugging her friends good-bye. Jena nooded and replied, "You can count on it!" Sharnee nodded in agreement and said, "We'll be seeing you soon Hannah!" Then, a portal formed between the two. They waved good-bye, and stepped into the portal.
"Man, things aren't what they used to be," Hannah said as she and her friends walked through the beautiful Spring Valley. "What do you mean, Hannah? Koji asked, looking at her. "Well, ever since last year, when I met Jena and Sharnee, we've been the best of friends. Then we figured out that they have Nighmaren powers, we've fought together against all evil no matter what! I've had my Nightmaren powers since I was Tommy's age, and my sister got hers last year, but even then, things weren't like this. I've fought against Reala and Wizeman with my friends ever since I found they had Nightmaren powers, but ever since we moved, things haven't been the same." "Like how?" Zoe asked. Hannah sighed and continued, "Well, for starters, I don't know if my sister still has her powers. Next, if I hadn't moved, the prophecy probably wouldn't be coming true. Third, Jena and Sharnee can't come fight all they over in Japn whenever Reala attacks, so I can't fight alongside the anymore." A tear ran down Hannah's cheek. Man, Hannah really seems upset, Koji thought. Koji stopped walked, and took Hannah's hand. Hannah gasped a bit. "Hannah," Koji said, "don't be so upset. Even though you're friends from your old home can't come help as much, you've got us now to help you, so you're not alone!" "Yeah," Zoe exclaimed, "You're never really alone as long as you have us around!" Hannah thought for a moment. They're right! As long as I have them by my side, there hasn't been anything we couldn't do! Hannah nodded and said, "You're right! Now I remember why I made that my motto so long ago!" "What?" Takuya asked. "As long as I've got my friends by my side, there's nothing we can't do!" Hannah replied, punching the air. She winked at Koj and thought, Thanks, Koji. You're the best.
A/N: Wow, I've even suprised myself this time! I didn't know I had it in me to right a chapter like this! Anyways, I have some things to say about (my) Hannah's friends in the chapter: I really do have friends in real life named Jena and Sharnee! They're my best friends! And I really did meet them in the Sixth Grade (which for me was last year! I'm going into Seventh:-!!!) Anyways, pleasedon't forget to review!
xoxo,
The Nightopian Princess