I woke up in a cold sweat. The nightmares have never been this bad. I wiped my face with my sleeve, brushed the blanket off of me and stood up. That's strange, I thought, Shisui's not here.

I walked over to the remains of the fire, which were still emitting heat, enough for me to warm up from that nightmare at least. The sun was low in the sky, indicating morning and everyone was asleep. Well, everyone that I could see, which was minus Shisui and Yuneskah. I sat down beside the fire and crossed my legs, best try and centre my thoughts, so they don't effect my performance if we run into trouble. The silence coming from my surroundings was peaceful for once, instead of airey. The birds complemented the trees and the bees complimented the flowers. All was well with nature.

The peace wouldn't last long though, as everyone would need to get up and we would have to start walking again. Towards the cathedral, in Genetopia.

`Morning beautiful.` Shisui whispered behind me as he wrapped his arms around me. I just smiled, I'm not sure why but I just couldn't talk. Yuneskah sat down in front of me, holding three granola bars. she handed one to me, at the same time as my tummy rumbled. I smiled, couldn't help it, it was so amusing.

`Are you alright?` Yuneskah asked with wonder in her voice. Again I just nodded. I opened my mouth to try to say something but nothing would come out. I was quite literally speechless. Yuneskah just stared at me, like she was trying to work something out. `A traumatic event.` She whispered as if she had just solved a huge puzzle. I raised my eyebrow, does she always talk in riddles? I asked myself in my head. Well I couldn't ask her as I couldn't talk.

I opened the granola bar and started to pick at it. These weren't my favourite but they'll do for the moment. I stood up and held my fingers out to Shisui, indicating I'll be right back. He nodded and I walked off to my huge bag near a tree. I rummaged through it and finally I found what I was looking for, the picture of me, my brother, my mum and my dad. Mums gone, now maybe dad. I don't know about my brother as I don't remember much, just that he either ran away or was taken at a young age. Hopefully I'll bump into him. I walked back to Shisui, shoving the remaining crumbs of granola bar into my mouth. I Sat down and hugged him.

*Yuneskah*

Well Renoa's not having much luck. I thought, worrying about her. I looked at my watch and winced, it was time to wake everyone up. `Wakey, wakey.` I walked around saying in a loud voice, so everyone would get up. How could they sleep so well? I know that I didn't sleep all night, I was too nervous.

Everyone started moving, grabbing bags, blankets, food and shoes. Everyone was awake, here and accounted for, including Chiyo Sama.

`Grab a granola bar people, we will eat while we walk and hopefully reach our destination.` Chiyo Sama said in a stern voice.

We all started to walk and follow Chiyo. me, Renoa and Shisui behind the group. Renoa was still holding the photo of her family in her hands. Strange.

As we walked we all chatted, apart from Renoa. We all had a giggle though, including Renoa. Walking through the woods was tough but it kept our minds off of things.

Suddenly, there was a huge pressure in the atmosphere. That's not normal I thought, Renoa looked at me a nodded, as if to say, get everyone to hide. I whispered to Chiyo Sama and the rest of the group. Slowly one by one, everyone disappeared into the thick layer of bushes, until only one person remained. Chiyo Sama. What on earth was she thinking?

A group of thugs jumped out and tried to ambush Chiyo. The first one had a knife and jumped straight at her. She grabbed the knife and flung the man sideways. He instantly fell unconscious. The group stood still waiting for someone to say something. The man's limp form rose from the ground and charged at them. They all ducked.

`Nice trick, old woman.` The tall, thin man said as he pointed to the Chakra strings joining her fingers to his friends body. `Puppet master?`

She ignored his question, but stared at him with wonder. How the he'll can he see Chiyo Sama's Chakra strings, when they are invisible? She jumps up onto a thee branch and began to fight the thugs, which are way more skilled than a thug should be.

The small, chubby woman grabbed a whip from her belt and flung it in the air. It grabbed Chiyo Sama's arm and yanked her body to the ground. Chiyo Sama looked up, not believing her eyes. Her face was full of cuts, from being dragged across the ground. Her body looked almost crippled from the impact.

The thugs all laughed. `Where are the children? Old woman.´ The woman asked as if she was the queen of the world. ´Well? I asked a question.´ She stared at Chiyo Sama with disgust.

Chiyo could barely talk. The thugs dragged her behind them and started to walk off. I was about to jump out and stop them, when Chiyo turned her head and looked at me. She opened her mouth and closed it, mouthing the word no. Her face said that it wasn't up for questioning.

Okey, so I guess we get to the cathedral and fast. I watched as the thugs continued to drag Chiyo Sama away, hitting her with clubs as they went.

*Rin*

So now Chiyo Sama is gone and we are still sitting in this bloody Bush. Why? Because Yuneskah said so. I hate that girl so much. I think Renoa should be in charge.

I stood up and walked out of the bush against Yuneskahs will. Renoa was the next to follow. I have no idea where I'm going but I guess Renoa does. She started walking fast towards a covered up sign on the left, straight past me and leaving everyone behind. I guess I should follow?

*Renoa*

I guess it was a little harsh of me to jump up and run off towards the cathedral without them but they'll catch up. I started running, just after I started running the wooded area turned into a giant downhill slope. At the top, I could see the city, Genetopia. We were almost there. We need to hurry.

I ran full pelt down the hill, leaving everyone shouting behind me. I soon reached the bottom. There it was the giant gates to the city, manned by the royal army. I stopped quickly, I could sense something and it was making me uneasy. Well, I guess I should wait for everyone else to get here too.