WRG: Sorry that it's been a while, but I've only been writing at school.
Em: Why is that, Weird?
WRG: I just don't get inspiration when I'm at home anymore.
Em: (rolls eyes)
WRG: I don't own DP. The same key from chap. 8 about the telepathic messages apply here. Also, this chap., which is probably the second to last one, gets pretty intense.
When the two lovebirds reentered the room, everyone was smiling. Unfortunately, the happiness didn't last long. Sam began to feel dizzy. She couldn't talk, not even telepathically. She began to lose consciousness. Before the darkness completely overtook her, she was able to say, "Kisha." Linda became frantic, for that word was rarely ever heard. Danny caught Sam when she fainted and brought her over to the couch. Valerie checked her to see what was wrong, while Pam, Jeremy, and Danny looked over her shoulder.
Tucker turned to Linda, who was frozen from shock and horror, and asked, "What was that word that Sam just said?" Her face was grave when she answered him.
"It is an ancient word that few ever utter. The closest English translation is help, but it is only ever to be used when in peril. I'm afraid that Ara has become too powerful for our previous plan to work. Mira and Ara will have to duel to the death. There is only a small chance that Mira will live, even if she defeats Ara."
"Why did she faint?" It was Valerie who asked because no one else could find his/her voice.
"Mira's heart is pure. This combined with her royal blood makes her unable to stand being near an evil heart. When one is near, she becomes faint unless the evil one attacks someone close to her. Ara is approaching. I wouldn't be surprised if she takes us as prisoners."
"What a splendid idea. Why didn't I think of it?" It was Ara's voice that spoke. She used her powers to grab everyone and teleport them to a distant forest somewhere. When they arrived, she spoke again. "Now to make sure that you don't escape. Raed carta htrae!" Long vines rose up from the ground and wrapped around everyone except for Sam. As soon as this happened, she woke up. "Ah, Mira, so nice of you to join us." Sam stood up straight and faced her cousin. She saw her family and friends trapped by the vines.
"Ara, let them go. Your battle is with me."
"Sorry, dearest cousin, but that's quite impossible. However, I could be nice and destroy them now so that they don't have to see you die."
"Or you could let them go before we fight."
"That's not going to happen, Almira. Now choose if you wish to see them die or have them watch you die at my hand." Sam glared at Ara.
"Sai-yashi kita!" She thrust her hand towards the others. "Ara, they won't be seeing me die. Raed carta erif!" Her hands became encased in fire. She then spun around so that the fire surrounded her entire body. Suddenly, the fire spread out toward Ara. It moved so fast that there wasn't time to dodge. The fire licked Ara's arms, but she didn't cry out in pain. She laughed instead.
"Silly Mira, fire can't harm me. It can hurt you, though. Raed carta erif!" The fire attacked Sam. She screamed in pain. Danny's eyes turned a venomous yellow. He was about to turn intangible when he heard Linda's voice in his head.
'Don't, Danny. Mira must do this on her own.' Once she said that to Danny, Linda spoke to Sam. 'Mira, you must finish this.'
'How do I do that, Linda?'
'Use the most powerful spell that only you can use properly.'
'It will get rid of Ara, but using it will most likely kill me as well. If that happens, please tell my parents that I love them and keep my Earth family safe. I love you, Linda.'
'You are like a daughter to me, Mira. I will miss you.'
'Good-bye, Linda. I'll miss you too.' Sam bent her head down to hide her face. She sent a quick, meaningful 'I love you, Danny, and I'll miss you. Good-bye.' By that time, the fire had stopped burning her. Sam lifted her head, and you could see the tears streaming down her face. "Ara, you never would have made a good ruler of Taurus. Amorlebiofin!" She use all of her remaining strength to send the spell at her cousin. Ara could feel the spell start to take effect.
"So you're playing the selfless hero, are you? Killing yourself just to kill me? You're a fool." With that last word, Ara fell to the ground, lifeless. The vines that were holding everyone else disappeared. Sam then fell like her cousin. Danny flew to her, not caring that he was still human or that the Mansons were there. Everyone ran after him. He leaned over her, looking for any sign of life. His vision began to blur with the tears welling up in his eyes. He picked her up and cradled her in his lap. He couldn't believe that only about twenty hours ago, they were in a similar position. This time, it was Danny who was crying, and the death was recent. Her eyes were open, but Danny couldn't bear to look at them knowing that they would be lifeless. Her face was still wet with her tears. His tears mixed in with them. He silently wished that there was a way to bring her back. Then, as if they had a will of their own, Danny's eyes traveled to Sam's. When they reached their destination, time froze.
WRG: (sniffling) I wasn't even planning on that happening, so please don't hurt me.
Em: (hiding face and talking quietly) Don't get so emotional, Weird.
WRG: (shocked but still sad) Are you crying, Em? Did this chap. really make you cry?
Em: No, I just have something in my eye.
WRG: Well, just to let you know, this story only has about two more chaps left. Chap. 11 is already in progress. Please tell me what you think.