Kiva and Kenero belong to Black Rose in the Moonlight

Buttercup's POV

I smacked the figure in the back of the head with my hammer...I took a deep breath, and sighed in relief when he didn't get back up. He could be another damn bounty hunter, should I throw him in the snow...well we can't exactly leave. I took a deep breath, maybe I could just tie the guy up.

Sam yawned, as she was wrapped around in a blanket, she didn't have her hat on so her fox ears were pointing up. They've gotta a lot bigger, in fact...in fact how do they fit in her hat. Fang was yawning as well.

"BB? Why is Blit on the floor?" She blinked and pointed at him.

"Blit...who is Blit-" I slapped my forehead, Sam was hiding...she is extremely shy around strangers...and the fact that Fang wasn't hissing, "Oh Crap."

The figure suddenly moved, I could hear him groaning as he sat up and Sam just walked up to him.

"Son of a bitch...that actually hurt..." That sounded like Blitz, he turned around and looked at me. It was Blitz for sure. I was so freaking embarrassed, I can't tell him that I was screamed out of my mind since that dream...and there were two tiny holes in the window. I'm still not sure what happened. After that I carried sleeping Sam and Fang out of the room and closed it. I was sitting out in the hallway, holding on to Sam and Fang, even putting on the head band. I was attempted enough to put the golden Circlet on but...I can't let my defense down; but it felt like something was calling me to put it on. Maybe I was just curious but I was just about to put it on when I heard this knocking...it screamed the crap out of me.

Of course I didn't want to admit that I was scared...but...

"Oh hey Blitz." I hid my hammer behind my back, nervously laughing.

He stood up, "You know, you just better be glad that I have a hard head, or else you could have done some real damage."

I just looked down at the ground, "I'm sorry ok. Geez, I thought you were a monster ok. I've been fighting monsters all day and the last thing I need is some bas- jerk bashing in through the front door!"

Blitz looked at me closely, he gave me this weird look, "Ya know, if you were scared, you could just say you are."

"What? HEY I'M NOT SCARE-"

"Be quiet, loud mouth, "He instantly covered my mouth and shushed me, he quickly closed the door and blocked it with a closet, "This place is still crawling with monsters...worse of all its the undead types too." He shivered.

"Undead types?" I asked, but Sam just yawned again.

"BB, I'm seepy." Sam already had her eyes half way close. If I didn't pick her up, she would have fell on the face. Fang mewed and rubbed up against my leg.

"Alright you spoiled little brat." I kneeled down and picked him up. I just sat right down there, close by the stairs. I was so tired, my stomach was growling, and my stomach felt like it was about to eat itself

"I guess we'll have no chance but to wait 'til morning. Brianna gonnanot like this...but it can't be helped." he smiled even wider and ruffled up my hair as he patted me, "You're such a Cutie that those Ghouls would tear you to pieces."

"KNOCK IT OFF!" I yelled, I had both hands up in a fists, but I had to shush myself as Sam stirred, but she was sucking her thumb and instantly went back tosleep, "You better be glad she and the furball are asleep or I would hurt you." I threatened.

"Please spurt, I'm a Dragon Knight, what could you do?" He patted me on the head again, "Look, I know you're tired...so you can sleep. I'll keep watch."

Blitz patting me on the head, reminded me of Dave, how he always put me in a headlock...how we always fight...And...

It made me realize how much I really miss him...I missed even my annoying little brother Sam who I have to plummet half the time. My dad always so rough but so lovely...and Mom always trying to keep the family together. I really do miss them...I wonder if they gave up on finding me...has time even passed by...How long have I really been gone? I felt tears ready to swell up, my throat was even tightening...but damn it all, I wasn't gonna cry...I did everything I could, I even held Fang closer to my cheek, and listening to his quiet soft purring.

"Hey Cheer up! It ain't that bad, at least we were able to follow you...and find you too. Now get some sleep. We've gotta get out of here first thing in the morning."

"Why? Surely a big strong Dragon Knight like yourself can take care of anything." I teased, and he smiled as always, but there was this seriousness in his eyes.

"I just don't feel so comfortable around here...These Undead type monsters are very dangerous...especially that Reaper type."

"What do you mean undead type?"

He looked at me, he pulled out a cigarette and lit it with a snap of his finger, it smelled of ginger, "But...I look, you're exhausted...just go to sleep...you'll need your strength."

I would have argued, but...with at least someone around...my body just finally relaxed, and...my eyes just started getting heavy...I could feel Fang's soft fur on my cheek as he nuzzled closer to me. I only had enough strength to lift my hand up and check to see if my headband was there. It was...and my vision just blurred.

Normal POV and Flashback

Two figures were walking through a camp, one of the figures had wings, but the aegyls looked at him with disgusted and whispered among themselves.

Though, he had the wings that only aegyls had, his appearance suggested something else. He had fangs, and wild black spiky hair with white on the tips and edges, his hair went to his shoulder. He had freckles that sprinkled on his nose and under his eyes. His eyes were dark gray, but they shined with laughter and light.

He was wearing a long black jacket with a fur trimmed hood over a white and brown ringer shirt and blue jeans. He wears it with brown boots. He had on black and silver gloves fingerless gloves.

Another figure walked right beside him, a female who was looking down at the ground, carrying a large boomerang striped to her back. She stood close by him as they walked through the crowd. Her hair was a lovely jet black, with purple streaks, it was tied up into a tight bun with a hair stick and a black rose as a hair piece in the back. Some strands hung on the sides of her face.

She wore a slightly revealing sleeveless black cheongsam (decorated with white roses along the waist with detached white arm sleeves and black boots, there was a slit on both sides, almost like a long loin cloth. She was blushing, constantly trying to straighten up or pulling at her clothes.

"Too revealing." She muttered very low.

The guy smirked, looking at her figure, "Well...I think it looks nice, very nice. Plus it's all we could fine...remember...your clothes got shredded in the fight."

She gave him a sharp look, but her face was back to being just blank.

"Oh stop being like that, you look seriously cute. It's time you learn to accept that fact, especially when you smile, " He joked, when suddenly approached by Bardock.

Bardock looked seriously at the two, "So...you must be...the ones that Prince Ren Ling has sent."

The guy stood up, with his fist over his chest, "Reporting for duty, Commander One Glare Eye Sir!"

The other aegyls snickered, Bardock looked at them, and they instantly got back to work.

"Yes...well then...you don't look like much...but The Prince Ren Ling's praises your talents..and even trusts you with his own name..but then again, the Beast Prince is known to say nothing bad about anyone."

"Oh yeah, Beastie, swell guy, awesome shot, "He whispered to Bardock all buddy buddy, "But between you and me, I think I could be praise a little more. Oh and by the way, this is my partner, this lovely cutie."

Bardock, already agitated with the male, he gave a look at the female, she bowed, but quickly looked away. Bardock looked closely at the girl, she was sweating and twitching nervously.

"Well...I'll be...This way, My liege is waiting." Bardock was walking ahead, he stopped in front of a tent and looked at the two, he whispered deadly, "Listen up you two and listen good. The only reason that My Liege is accepting you is because of Prince Ren Ling's trust, the Beast Prince has very sharp instincts with people, but that means squat to me...even the Noble Prince of Beasts can be fooled...especially with your 'partner' here." He looked at her, and then back to the man, "Don't think I don't know about you either, you traitorous half breed."

For once the guy had a frown on his face, "Typical Aeygl, it sickens you doesn't it? An Aeygl beast kin, your Pride people are suppose to think of themselves so high above other races, "He suddenly smirks, and mocks Bardock's voice, "My very existence just hurts your Pride. Now I see why my old man use to joke about you. Hah! Now I believe your Prince is waiting, Commander One Eye."

Bardock glared at him, "You just be careful, if I even think you'll hurt him, betray my Liege, I'll end you where you stand." Bardock walked in.

The female tugged on the male by his sleeve.

"Don't worry about it...c'mon."

Xaldin was looking at the hologram maps when the two came in. He looked exhausted, he had dark circles under his eyes. Bardock stood by Xaldin's side, but Xaldin yawned as he slowly smiled.

"Well, so you're the Famous Kiva of the Legendary Prince of Blood Fang clan." Xaldin smiled as he walked over to shake his hand, he looked at the female, she looked down at the ground but held out her hand, "And who are you?"

Kiva quickly stepped in, "Huh...this is my partner...Kenero."

"Is that so?" Xaldin looked at her suspiciously, "Hmmmm...well Beast swears by you...and despite his looks, he can smell out lies as he smells out food. And if he trusts you, you'll have no problem with me...too much. Provided you tell me the truth."

Kiva looked nervously at Xaldin, and then at his partner, " Damn it all, he can't know right? Beast wouldn't tell him, I mean Beastie is all about second chances but Butch might not-"

Kiva just laughed and patted him on the back, "Oh Xaldin...or could I call you Butch! As you can see, this cutie here is very shy, don't torture her by putting so much attention...and me too...I can't stand guys looking at her and all ya know!" Kiva laughed out loud, Scotty even chuckled a little until Bardock looked at him.

Xaldin let go of Kenero's hand and smiled, "Don't worry, I trust Beast's judgement."

This happens the same time when Xaldin and Bardock was on the Airship, on another part of the Airship.

Kiva flew underneath the Airship, he sliced through a metallic down and kicked it down and Kenero glides down behind him on her boomerang. Kiva was holding a bag of explosives charges.

"Well now, isn't this exciting?" Kiva asked, looking at her. Kenero placed the boomerang down, "C'mon Rosie-"

Kenero quickly covered his mouth and shushed him.

He removed her hand, "Look there's no one already...I doubt Butch would send someone to spy on us during a mission..."He had this sudden wicked smirk as he grabbed her around the waist and pulled her towards him, "Now you don't need an excuse to get close to me, I'll be more than happy-"

She gave him a half glare and pushed him away, she was dusting herself off, "Go...Hell."

"Only if you go with me." He winked and walked on ahead, "Now then...we'e got work to do, we set the charges, get the hell out of here, and then a date." He placed some of the charges on the boilers areas, and setting them up.

She shook her head, then...she stood still and pulled out her hair stick, it extended into this medium length black sheath and the black rose hair clip unraveled into this whip attached on the halt.

Kiva sniffed in the air, "Looks like we have a party?" He and Kenero backed up into each other as they were suddenly circled by these robots in armor. One of them pointed a gun at him "Now look Fella, we don't want no trouble, all we're gonna do is blow up your ship...so you might wanna...I don't know...I wouldn't wanna tell ya what to do, but I would start trying to get out of here." He smiled. The soldier looked confused who was controlling the robots looked confused.

"Attack!" He ordered, as the robots came at them.

"I guess we'll be doing this the hard way."

"Dramatic much." Kenero said.

" Who's being dramatic." Kiva joked, as one soldier came out them, Kiva just grinned as he flapped his wings and flew right at the first robot. He went right through one robot who was sliced in half.

The soldier gasped and freaked, he ordered to the robots, "KILL THEM!"

The robots came charging at them, Kenero seemed a lot calmer, as she back flapped right over them. Kiva clenched his hands as these long metal claws extended out of the knuckles of his gloves. He sliced a robot's arm clear off, kicking it back, Kenero back flipped right behind him, slicing a robot into pieces with scary precision.

"He's gonna fire." He said, in a few seconds one of the robots in the far end, it's arms turned into these large machine guns. Kiva was able to block some, but Kenero charged ahead of him blocking the shoots with her sheath, it wasn't until she was close enough that she removed the sheath, to reveal the meduim length sword. She slashed the robot's head clear off, she was still holding both the sword and the sheath, as she jumped over one robot, slicing its arms off with the sword and with her sheath, slicing the next robots legs off. Her speed was remarkable as she moved in a flash, stabbing one robot in the stomach with her sword and throwing the sheath into another robot's eyes.

Kiva jumped over her as one robot held a sword in her face, he slashed the sword clear off, he placed a charge on a pipe. Kenero jumped on top of a robot, using her legs to wrap around it, she back flips and toss the robot through a metal door. She pulled her sheath out of a dead robot.

"You know...You can always use that move on me, I wouldn't mind." He laughed as he placed another charge on another boiler.

Her emotionless face showed a little bit of irritation. There was another room full of robots.

Kiva sighed, "Damn it, we don't have time for this...these charges will exploded in...five minutes."

"Intensity...outbreak ." She said.

"That's my girl, likes it rough." He smiled, his wings tucked back, touching each other, as he growled, his pupils turned into the shapes of diamonds, he hunched over like a dog, his fangs grew longer. He lunged at one of the robots, slicing it in half he moved faster as he threw one of the air, Kenero jumped on it, using it as leverage to jump into the middle of the robots. Kiva was punched one robot in the stomach as his gloves' claws came out stabbing it. Kenero placed her blade back into her sheath.

Kenero was now holding her halt and threw her blade at one of the robots, the robot was stabbed in the stomach, she pulled it back with the rope she was holding (that was attached to the halt). The sword pushed her, slashing a robot's head off, she pulled the rope again, and spun it around. Kiva rolled under the blade, as it was slashing the robots that were circling them. He jumped up, placing another charge onto the ceiling wall.

Kenero jumped in the air again and front flipped in mid air, swinging the rope around her, the robots are being cut into pieces. She landed on the ground, breaking heavily, as the soldier was right in front of her.

He was shaking as he was holding a gun, "D..Die." Just before he could pull the trigger, Kiva slashed his hand off, and he spun around and slashed the man's head clean off.

"I told you he was gonna fire." Kiva rubbed his eyes, he staggered a little, "We've better get-"

There was a loud boom.

"We've better get out of here." Kiva said, as the charges were starting to beep. They made it to the entrance.

Kenero gasped as Butch was falling out of the ship (Sounds familiar)

Kenero grabs her boomerang and jumps out of the ship.

"Black Ro-KENERO!" Kiva jumps right after her, not seeing Butch. Kenero holds two fingers up to the her face, her eyes glowed dark gray as this strange dark purple circle appeared right behind her...

Blitz's POV

I shook Buttercup, just as her eyes opened half way, I was able to duck her slap just in time. She opened her eyes wider and just yawned.

"It's time to go." I stretched, I was glad that I was able to wake up before her, I would have never heard the end of that. I pulled out a cigarette pack, only two left, "I'm running low, we definitely gotta get going. I'm sure Brianna will be ready to pummel me when I get back."

"Yeah...yeah...just hold on. Not all of us are protected from the cold." Buttercup was trying to wake Sam up, but it was really no use, the little spurt was out of it. Buttercup grabbed her bag and just started putting all these clothes on her.

"So that's why I couldn't smell her. That's quite smart." I opened the door, as Buttercup placed Sam inside the bag. Fang was already up and on Buttercup's shoulder.

"I can carry that bag for you." I offered.

"No Thanks. I did fine with out help." She said, I was amazed, she had to be strong, carrying a kid in a back pack, and she had to be weakened, "The sooner we can get wot the others, the sooner I can take a bath, eat and more importantly, get out of this dress!"

The Sun was already up, just over the horizon, it really was beautiful here, the snow practically glistened under the sun, almost like glass.

"I could build a killer snowman."

"But first things first, to get to the village. I'm starting to get hungry myself, we should be ok..Undead type monsters hate the sun...or any form of light really." I started walking.

"Oh yeah...you still didn't explain to me about those undead type monsters." She was walking right beside me, holding Fang. I was surprised that she was able to keep up, and that...I looked down...she was wearing the float type shoes.

"I can't believe you just said ...look you were lucky...but you've gotta learned about at least some of these monsters. Undead type monsters are the worse kind, there are so many kinds...and they're the only ones who look like humes. There are Ghosts too."

"Ghosts?" She looked actually scared.

"Oh yeah, they're in that category too." I laughed, but then I thought about that Reaper, "Probably is...there are too many undead monsters here...far too many here...and all different kinds in one place."

And other thing, that screaming...or that wailing. This can't be good...