When Hi walked into Ryo's office the next morning, the first thing she noticed that Ryuuga wasn't there.

"Where is he?" Hi frowned.

"Sleeping. He had a restless night last night. Dreams, well more like nightmares, about his brother and Doji, um, doing things to him." Kurai shifted uncomfortably.

"Yeah. Masamune did too. About his brother." Hi sighed. "So, what's the scoop?"

"Sorry I'm late! I was trying to persuade King to stay in bed and rest. Nightmares about his dad." Tsuki ran in.

"Kyoya did too..." Madoka trailed off, frowning.

"You don't think it's a coincidence do you?" Hi asked, dread over coming her.

"No." Madoka shook her head. "I don't. All four of those boys have some sort of past that deals with their family. It can't be a coincidence."

"Wait? Masamune has a harsh past?" Hi asked, baffled.

"You didn't know?" Kurai asked, raising an eyebrow.

"No." Hi shook her head.

"Uh, I'm not sure I should tell you." Kurai frowned, shifting uncomfortably.

Finally, she sighed and turned to Dynamis and Tithi.

"Would you two take Gin Ryu to the B- Pit and practice with her? For about a half hour?"

"Sure! Let's go Gin Ryu!" Tithi grabbed the younger girl's hand and led her out of the room. "C'mon Dynamis!"

"Yes, yes. I'm on my way." Dynamis followed after his pupil, at a much slower pace.

"Now, here's the story. It all started when Masamune was six..." Kurai began.

Masamune let out a muffled scream. He was currently twisting and writhing under none other than Toukon, his older brother.

"Shut up, you worthless piece of shit!" Toukon hissed, backhanding the younger boy. "You always were and always will be mine! Understand?!"

"Never! Let me go!" Masamune snapped back, wildly trying to buck the other off of him.

"I think it's about time I did something about that rebel side of yours." Toukon mused, reaching into his back pocket and pulling out a wet cloth.

Chloroform! Masamune's mind screamed when the rag was pressed over his nose and mouth. Don't... Breathe... In... Masamune's mind was beginning to become foggy.

His last cohernent thought before he blacked out was, Why me brother? Why me?

Masamune groaned and tried to sit up, but found he couldn't. His mind went into panic overdrive. Masamune jerked his arms foward, finding them tied to the headboard. He tried to scream, but he was gagged.

No. No, no, no. Not again! Masamune panted, eyes wild.

"Now for some fun." Toukon laughed, stepping out of the shadows.

No... Please. No. Masamune begged silently with his eyes.

"You did well Toukon. Now, show him who he really is. Nothing but a piece of scum." Pluto drawled, walking foward.

"Wait. What? What do you mean?" Toukon asked, clearly confused.

"What you did to him when he was younger. You know, used him for your own purposes."

"Have you gone mad? I stopped that after I went to juvie! You're crazy if you think I'll do it again!" Toukon snarled.

"You mean to tell me that you're resisting Nemesis?"

"Damn straight! If I had known you just wanted me to break my own brother I never would've joined you!"

Wait, what? Masamune wondered. So, he did join all by himself? How could he?!

"Your parents will die." Pluto warned.

Oh. Now it all makes sense. He would want to protect mom and dad.

"Go. To. Hell. Rot in Tartarus!" Toukon roared.

"Why you-" Pluto was cut off by the door opening and Hi standing there, her arms crossed and eyes narrowed.

"Let him go," Hi said dangerously low, "And no one gets hurt."

Ryuuga was thrown against the wall, shoulder first. He winced as he slid down to the floor. He looked up to see Doji towering over him.

When he had woken up from another dream, Doji had been smirking down at him, Ryuuto watching from the shadows. Then Doji had pinned Ryuuga down and tied him to the bed with some unknown strength, then commanded Ryuuto to 'have his way' with him. Ryuuto had simply shrugged, walked foward... and untied him. Doji had then taken his cane and swung it down hard on Ryuuto's head, rendering him unconsious before coming after Ryuuga.

Ryuuga panted in exauhstion, waiting for what was about to come. Just as Doji raised his fist, someone grabbed his wrist and flipped them over their shoulder.

"Mess with my daughter's boyfriend, you mess with me." Kurai growled, her eyes glowing pure silver.

"Hello Fernis- I mean Queen Fernis." Ryuuga stood up painfully. "Thanks for the save."

"No problem. Now, stay back." Fernis lunged, fangs enlongating and claws extending. Doji ran as though the hounds of Hades were on his heels.

"Weakling." Fernis muttered. She turned to Ryuuto, who was stirring. "What about him?"

"He's cool. Can I have Kurai back now?" Ryuuga asked, kneeling next to his younger brother.

"I'm here." Kurai was back. She stared at Ryuuto, frowning. "And I'm staying here until everything is sorted out."

King hissed in pain and fear when the knife grazed his arm.

"You little bitch. I knew I should've killed you long ago." King's father growled. King shuddered and fell limp.

"Do it."

"Good boy." The knife was raised in the air- only to be stopped by another blade as it came crashing back down.

"Hey bro! How's it going?" Kanji shoved the brother's father against the wall and lunged.

"Better, now that you're here." King started to sit up, but was stopped by Tsuki.

"Don't even think about it." Tsuki glared. King fell back on to the bed, knowing he was safe with his brother and girlfriend.

Aguma sat on edge of the roof, the wind blowing his hair wildly.

I can't believe it... He's actually turned to Nemesis.

"If you wanna get technical about it, it's all Kurai's orders. I really didn't wanna do it." A voice said behind him.

"Bao!?" Aguma shot to his feet, whirling around.

"Hey." Bao shrugged, shaking a bit of his red hair out of his eyes, frowning.

"What are you doing here?" Aguma demanded, reaching for his launcher.

"Relax. I'm here courtesy of Kurai. She sent orders to me, Ryuuto, and Toukon that it was time to send Nemesis into the ultimate depths of Hades itself. No pun intended." Bao leaned against the wall, crossing his arms.

"You mean to tell me, that, Kurai had this whole plan orchastrated from the start?"

"She had Ryuuto, Toukon, and me get on the inside of Nemesis to get the juicy stuff- like this file here- and when she ordered it, get outta there by launching an attack on WBBA." Bao whipped a folder out of his bag, waving it in the air.

"Wow."

"You're not the only one that's gonna be shocked. Hell, I'd bet anything that the others are gonna pass out."

As if on cue, Kurai suddenly walked on to the roof. She glanced between the two, scowling at Bao.

"You just told Aguma, didn't you?"

"Yep."

"Ryo's office. Now. No arguements."

Kurai disappeared back inside.