Chapter 13: Keiti 1-9

~Underworld~

Keiti steps upon a white platform floating in mid air. Just as when she arrived the first time the sky was red with blocks dotting the sky like clouds. The white tower clusters and blue grid being the only light in this world.
Young Deceiver The words suddenly came into Keiti's mind but the voice was not her own.

"What the-?" Keiti said while looking around for the source of the voice.

Just as they cannot harm you, you cannot harm them. Not here.

"Who are you? I'm looking for Shuren."

Minos. My name is Minos and I am the Judge of the dead, but you are alive.

"OK, Minos where are you? Can you take me to Shuren?"

My location doesn't matter. Do good and he will appear. But fair warning do not destroy the chains.

"Thank you, what do you mean by don't cut the chains?"

Keiti waited for a response. Nothing. She floats down through the blue grid. She traveled through the harsh winds of the second layer and came to the 3rd. The same layer she had first met Aya. Souls trapped to stone pillars in a desert terrain. Keiti picked up a rock to free one of the souls trapped. This made Shuren appear last time it should work again. As she began to break the chains binding the soul she stopped.
"Minos told me not to break the chains but I have to."
Keiti then broke the chains and just as she though Shuren appeared. He showed no signs of damage from the fight. Being in the Underworld must heal him instantly, fighting him isn't the best idea. Now it was time to put her plan into action.

"Star Princess? I must admit I'm surprised to see you here." Shuren said calmly. "I hope you didn't come here trying to fight me."

"I've come to make a trade."

"Of course you came for her. I can't trade for her, I can only trade for jailbirds not prisoners."

"What do you mean?"

"The only way to survive this world is to listen to me. The underworld is broken into 2 main parts the jail and prison; each broken up into layers."

"Who do I have to talk to in order to trade for Felecia?"

"The Prison Warden. You've met him. I'll take you to him for a trade of course. Become my bride and I'll take you to the prison warden."

"...I accept."

Shuren was shocked by this. He placed his hand on Keiti's shoulder. The two teleport to an entrance of a large black castle. It resembled the castle of the Moon Kingdom. The sky was black and storming, a desert surrounding it; burning lanterns being the only light. Shuren gestured for Keiti to follow him. The two walked into the castle through several twist and turns. They walked until reaching a courtyard. A single cloaked figure sat on a bench, a crystal ball in lap.

"Need me to brainwash another?" the hooded figure said.

"Not this one Wizeman." Shuren replied

Shiren took Keiti by hand and took her past the courtyard. He led her through several more paths through the castle reaching another identical courtyard. In this one Kokutou stood waiting. There was no sign of Felicia just several large red chains reaching from the floor to the ceiling.

"Boss, She wants to trade."

"Really? I take it she wants us to return the Purple star. That's 3 trades. Accept all or none at all."

"It's ok what do you want?" Keiti said

"1-You take her place, 2-You may never leave this place, and 3-You will do as we say."

"I accept"

Shuren then walked out of the courtyard leaving Keiti alone with Kokutou.

"I wasn't expecting you to accept. I'm aware of your trade with Shuren just as I am aware of all trades he your first task break these chains with your song. These are the first of 10."

Keiti nodded, understanding what she has to do. She activates her bracelet and transforms into her super form. She closed her eyes as a song started. She would have to do these tasks in order for her plan to work. Soon she started to sing.

"Ryuusei ga ima kagayaki wo masu
Subete no inochi yo
Kokoro no RUUTSU wo mezase!

Arasoi no wa wo tachikiru tame ni
Kidzutsuki yabureta negai wo hikitsuide

Ai wo nikumu mono yo...
Umi wo kegasu mono yo...
Kizuite
Onaji "ai" kara umareta no

Tamashii no PURAIDO wo Fight Up! Kakagete
Kiseki no neiro kara umareru atarashii uta
Kanashimi wo suikonda sono kokoro ni
Sasageru komoriuta
Hahanaru ai no Symphony"

Keiti opened her eyes to see the chains fall to pieces.