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A/N:

When there is no person point of view indicated, it's Ayano's point of view. When it's not Ayano's point of view, it's normal point of view. (No ones point of view.)

The story follows a few days from the last happening of the last episode of the season.

Italics - A dream or in mind (thoughts).

I don't own KNS, everything on it, characters, plot, etc. I DO NOT OWN THEM. Just this story.

Chapter 10: The Plan

"Good morning Ren."

"Good morning Ren-kun."

Nanase and Yukari went inside the Kannagi Residence.

"Good morning too, Nanase-san and Yukari-san." The young boy replied while guiding them to Ayano's room.

They are now in front of the young Kannagi maiden's room. They knocked on the door and then after a while Ayano opened it. She gestured them in and said to make themselves comfortable. Well, not that they're never comfortable in each other's houses.

"Ohh, that wound seems serious Ayano-chan." The yellow-haired best friend said.

Ayano sighed and noddrd then sat down while the two girls looked at Ayano's wound. They were looking closely like really close.

"Well, a jerk is always a jerk." Ayano said referring to Kazuma with a pissed looking face. She then pouted and just talks to herself about how Kazuma is really a jerk.

The two girls were laughing at the scene of Ayano being so worked up about Kazuma.

Meanwhile Yukari prepared the cake they brought, it was a blueberry cheesecake and also she made some tea. On the other hand, Nanase was looking around Ayano's room. She found a pillow on Ayano's floor that has a chibi Kazuma picture on it. She showed it to Yukari and they both had a look that says, 'Ayano's really into Kazuma.' Then they both chuckled.

Nanase continued to look around an found another thing. She frowned at what she saw and then Yukari approached her. It was the paper Ayano wrote that fell on the floor. It says, 'I am Ayano Kannagi and I was alive.'

Nanase and Yukari immediately knew was Ayano was going on through. They went to Ayano and hugged her.

"Gu..guys? What's hapening?" Ayano said with a jokingly tone.

The girls let lose of their embrace and then looked at Ayano seriously. Then Ayano immediately knew was they were thinking. It's like they were eye-talking. In just one glance they know what the other is thinking.

"Thanks guys, for always being my best friends even when you know you could be hurt." Ayano said with her head down. She really is very thankful for her friends.

Yukari smiled and said, "You know we'll always be here for you. You're our pink hot headed Princess."

"Yup, she totally right. And maybe you should...um...talk to..." Nanase said but didn't continue when she saw Ayano's face.

The Princess frowned and thought,

'I know he's still a little bit over that girl, Tsui Ling, but I just...ughhh...am I? Jealous? No...no...wait...ugh...I just need to apologize.. no wait...it's not my fault. I'm the on hurt here kot him...ughhh...clear your mind Ayano...' then she sighed and closed her eyes.

"Okay...I understand now. Okay...okay..." Ayano then smiled and encouraged herself. She stood up and said, "Okay! I got it."

"That's our girl." Nanase said.

"Go for it, Ayano-chan." Yukari said then handed Ayano the cake.

They talked and ate then have tea and talked some more. It's a refreshing moment with some girl bonding.

...

"Genma I have thought of something...and it might just work. I need you to gather everyone of the higher ups." Jugo ordered Genma.

Genma just nodded and followed what Jugo said.

...

The room is now filled with all the important personel.

Jugo was sitting it the end. On his right is Ayano then beside her is Ren then Kazuma followed by the other Kannagi family higher ups. On Jugo's left is Genma then again followed by the other higher ups.

First they ate dinner and the followed by tea. The room is filled with chatter but Ayano and Kazuma were not talkinh and just staying firm in their seat. Ren who was on the middle of them can feel yhe tenseness of the two. After a while, they all settled down and now the moment has come. They will now start the meeting.

"Attention everyone." Jugo said to get his people to listen. And they did. All of them fixed themselves and gave attention to the Kannagi family head.

"As you all have heard, I've gathered you all here for an important meeting accoring to Ayano's current case. You all know some of the details, I presume?" At what Jugo said, they all nodded.

"Ayano. Please further explain." Jugo gestured his daughter to do as he said.

Ayano looked at everyone and then finally started to talk.

"A few months ago, the first attack happened. I was kidnapped by a guy named Fenrir. Back then we...I didn't know who he was or what his intentions were. I was badly hurt and...Kazuma who found me also was." They all looked at Kazuma like they were thanking him for finding Ayano.

"I became unconscious so I really didn't know what happened. When I came to, I was safe." She stopped talking just closed her eyes and then Kazuma spoke.

"That guy called Fenrir, he can control a lot of youmas. When Ayano was out he made them all attack me. About a hundred, more or less. When I finished them all he was gone. Not a trace left."

They were all shocked at what Kazuma said except of course for Jugo and Genma, and also Ayano who saw what Fenrir was capable of controling. A flashback of the armour knights she battled that almost killed her.

Ayano then continued her story.

"Almost a week goes by that I didn't heard about Fenri but then at the beach that we went, he started his second attack. He toke my...two bestfriends and also he was on control again...but not youmas, this time it was...armour knights. These armours...are empty ones without someone inside them."

Ayano stopped at the thought that she was almost killed by that and that memory hurt her a lot she was so engulfed at the memory that she couldn't speak anymore.

Now, the higher ups are getting really worried. They thought if they can really win.

"He also took...Kazuma hostage then next, it was Ren." Ayano looked like she is again blaming herself.

"After everything that happened, we were able to survive but again, injured badly. That time was when we captured him and help him captive here. But he eventually escaped." Ayano halted for a while.

Kazuma continued, "I researched about Fenrir and what I found out was horrifying. Back then Jugo explained what are the consiquences of getting Enraiha from its current heir. I'm sure all of you knows about that. Fenrir has a rather peculiar reason on why he wants to get his hands on Enraiha."

They all looked intently at Kazuma and their faces shows that they are interested in what he has to say. So, he continued.

"It seems that his family is serving the most powerful youma of all, Belial." The room was filled with shocked faces.

"He escaped because of whatever reason there is but his family is still there. He believes that only the Fire Sacred Sword is able to defeat Belial." He ended his explanation.

"I've battled...we've prevented Belial from being summoned and it was terrifying. Take note that what we battled was just his hand. That day, I've felt like heaven was ready to accept me. I don't want to face him again. But..." Ayano stopped to think if what she was about to say is right.

"Now I will tell you what my plan is and I hope everyone will cooperate." Jugo said after seejng Ayano struggle with her decision.

"There are 23 other enjustsushi families around the world...that would be about a thousand enjustsushi users if all agreed...I would like to get them to fight with us. We cannot ask the other element users because this is a matter of the Enraiha, our element's sacred sword." He took a deep breath and then put on a serious face.

"I, Jugo Kannagi, the head to the Kannagi Family of Fire Art users, ask you to help and risk you life for my daughter, Ayano Kannagi, the wieled of Enraiha." The everyone was surprised to see Jugo bowing down as a gesture to ask them politely like pleading.

They all looked at each other and thought that they are one, they are all family.

"I will help Jugo-sama." One of the higher ups said.

Jugo retrived himself from bowing and smiled.

"Us too."

"We will."

"So will we."

"I'm in."

"Count me in."

Everyone was saying yes to Jugo's proposal. They were cheering, talking about how nice it would ve for all of them to unite. They were talking about how powerful they are and can beat Belial if they all participate. But some certain one is not happy.

Ayano stood up, looking angry then the whole room was silenced.

"WHAT ARE YOU GUYS SAYING?!" They all were shocked at what the heiress said.

"You shouldn't risk your life for something like this?! Haven't you thought that this is my problem and not yours?! Why would you risk your life just for me?!...you...you have a choice...you shouldn't fight because you are forced to. YOU SHOULDN'T!" Ayano bursted out her anger. She was sorry for the trouble she caused. She was sorry that they were involved.

Tears are falling down from her eyes now. The others smiled at Ayano's protest and one said, "Princess, we are not doing this because we are forced to."

Another also talked. "Yes, he's right. We are doinv this because..."

"We are family." All of them said at the same time. They all looked and smiled at Ayano who was surprised.

Ayano didn't knew that they were thinking like that. She was focused on blaming herself that she didn't notice everyone was willing to lend her a hand. She is one lucky Princess.

Again, tears are falling and smiles are appearing.

...

The meeting ended with all agreeing to a conclusion. First thing tomorrow, they will begin their plan.

...

Ayano and Kazuma's still not on a truce, the night went by with them on a bitter situation. They were stationed together with Ren to travel to convince the other enjutsushi's.

"Ren, I want some cake." Ayano said knowing that this is the only time she would be able to eat some. Who knows when will she be able to eat some again at this messy situation.

Ren just sighed then followed Ayano's order.

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Wow! I'm sleepy now but I finished it!

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