Cs: I am sorry that you guys had to wait this long. A bunch of crap has been going on in my life. Stuff with my dad, with college, and basically life. I am attempting to write a novel (please don't laugh) and hope that it will become somewhat popular to help earn money for myself and my family. I also wish to be a writer someday. I get a lot of crap and skeptical stares when I say that so that's why I don't say it's my dream career. I just have a hard time getting myself to do things because there is so much stuff I want to do. I also have broken up my seven year long friendship with my best friend. That might not seem so horrid as I make it sound, but I have little but very close friends. Having to let go of a friend that has been with you, thick and thin, then slowly watched as she became a bitch that caused you to psychotically spiral downward because you have very low self esteem, is hard. I know I did the right thing, but it still hurts. I now have only one close friend (tow somewhat friends… yeah) and I'm kind of clinging to her. Luckily she is very understanding and awesome. I'm sorry I'm just babbling on but this helps my mind at ease. Well, enjoy this chapter!

Mission One: Cross Dressing?

Jill should have known. With a backpack on her back and her arms wrapped around Jamie's waist , the two went fast along the road. It made sense knowing why Jamie didn't just tell Jill what they were going to use as transportation. Riding on the bigger version of Max was not what she would call fun. She had to close her eyes to keep herself from being sick. The whole scenery was going too fast for her liking and couldn't help squeak every time her butt lifted from Max's back. Jamie and Max were having a blast. It's been awhile since Max had a good run and Jamie loved the speed of it all. The part about Jill being scared to death and screaming into his back, was also nice.

It only took them twenty minutes to get there. Max slowed down, before reaching the town and dropping off his passengers. The sky was colored with reds and oranges. Poor Jill looked like she was going to throw up. Max turned into his dog form, still having the buzz from the run.

"Do you sense it?"

Jill looked at him, slightly glaring. Couldn't he wait a few minutes before searching, she thought. Her stomach needed to settle. "Well…" She tried concentrating, "A bit."

"you guys should look in town." Max stretched his body, "If you two wander around, Jill may able to sense which direction."

"And what are you going to do?" Jamie asked.

"I'm going to… keep an eye out for anything suspicious."

"Yeah, sure you are." Jamie smiled, "Don't get spotted frolicking in the woods."

Max frowned. "I do not frolic."

He smirked, "If my memory serves me correct. About last spring you-"

"Jamie, don't you have a crystal to find?"

Jamie nodded, trying to hold his laughter, and pulled Jill along into town. Because of the hot springs the town became a very big tourist attraction. There were at least ten hot springs in the area, making a big boom in the town's profits. The streets was busy with life, tourist taking pictures of the village feel of the town, vendors selling cheap knockoffs of things and shops selling candy and goodies.

The three wandered around. The two went down town. When Jill sensed they were getting father than closer to the crystal, they would go back .They did this for an hour until finally finding where it was hiding. This was all after being hassled by vendors to buy their goods. Jamie had to use his famous glare to get them to step away from them. That didn't mean some fallowed the two at a far distance, waiting for one of them to change their minds.

Jamie and Jill stood before a sort of Hot springs resort. It looked grand compared to the other springs. Though it still had a down to earth feel to it. The place wasn't too big so searching for the crystal wouldn't be too bad. The only problem was only women were allowed in.

"I guess I will get it myself." Jill went to go in, but Jamie stopped her, "what?"

"From past experiences, I have learned you have bad luck attracting bad company. I'll be going in too."

Jill crossed her arms. "oh really, and how are you going to get in? It's only for girls."

He sighed, "Well… I have a plan." He gave a leer, "But you better not laugh."

Dia was sipping her tea, looking rather smug. Alex did not like that. Dia forced herself into his life once again. Everywhere he went she would always find him. Just because she was the one who turned him, doesn't mean he should allow her into his town and bare with her annoying princess attitude.

"You know I care about you." she placed her cup down, "though I have made many fledglings like you, you are my favorite."

He lightly snarled, "I wish I wasn't."

"Now, don't be like that." She stood up from her seat, "I could have simple left you in an alleyway like the rest of them, but I brought you under my wing (no pun intended) and raised you as if you were my own child."

"If you call turning me into this monster without my consent and torturing me every waking day of the night to make me become stronger, than you are one strange parent."

She gripped his jaw, her nails impeded with her skin, "I just taught you how to deal with the pain. The pain of killing, the pain of loosing your life, the pain of being alone." she smiled, "It was all in good intentions."

"There is no good in you." he spat.

"maybe so." she let go of him and licked the blood off, "But I will always be with you. Forever and ever."

In the small Inn, Kai was drinking some soda when someone he knew too well came slumping along and ordered a drink as well.

"Oh, hey, Rick what's up?" Kai asked smiling.

"It's you." Rick tried to glare but was too tired, "I don't have time nor energy for you."

"Don't be like that." He patted Rick on his back, "there is no reason we shouldn't be pals."

"Just because you act all friendly and my sister, for some bizarre reason, likes you, does not mean I'll be nice to you."

"Well, than what are the reasons for hating me?" he asked.

"Well, first you're taking advantage of my sister!"

"What are you talking about?" Kai looked up into Rick's eyes, "We only kissed and held hands. We never even discussed or even thought about having se-"

"Ah! I don't want to hear it!"

"Fine fine." He laughed, "what's the other reason?"

He narrowed his eyes, "you're cheating on her!"

Kai sighed, "Rick I am not cheating on anyone, especially on Popuri. I have never and will never cheat on her or on anyone else. And there is no proof in your claim that points that I am."

Rick looked down at his drink. A light tint of red across his cheeks. He looked so adorable when he was embarrassed.

"Well, you keep making Popuri sad. You keep leaving her."

"I can't help it." he sighed, "My job goes with the season. I can only work here in the summer."

"Well if something happened to you, she would never know." He stared hard on his drink, "she will just be left wondering where you are. If you're dead or if you found someone else."

Kai looked at Rick and frowned, "buddy-"

"I'm not your buddy!" Rick jumped from his seat, ready to leave.

"I know, but just listen!" Rick stopped. He never heard Kai raise his voice, "I'm not going to leave without saying goodbye, like your dad. I know its hard for you and the rest of your family without him, wondering if he is alive or not. I'm sure your father is still looking for a cure. He did not leave your mother for another woman or is dead somewhere. Stop comparing me with him. I would never leave Popuri without explaining myself. If I die I have friends in other towns that will contact Popuri to tell her what happen. I may act like a flirt, but I am truthful and true. I am not the bad guy you labeled me to be." Kai's expression melted into a warm smile, "I would like to be your friend, Rick."

The whole room was quiet. They weren't the only ones in the place. Ann and of course her father were there. Cliff and Ellen were also there having a little date Cliff wanted to make up canceling the last date because it was that time of the month.

Rick looked stunned. His eyes found themselves looking at his shoes. A lot of emotions flashed in his eyes. Rick was not going to show that he was wrong. His pride would not letter.

"I got to go." Rick left without another word.

Kai sighed, unable to even muster a little smile after that. Rick was more complex than any girl he met. Even more than his sister. Kai couldn't help but consider it a challenge worth trying.

Jill tried to hold it in. She really did try. It was hard to hold in the laughter that bubbled inside of her at the sight in front of her. With her clothes, some tissues, and makeup, Jamie was now a woman. He was wearing a girl pair of jeans that were a bit short for him and a purple tank top with flowers on it. The embarrassing part was borrowing the bra. What else were they were gong to use to stuff tissues in. The two wouldn't look at each other when Jamie tried putting it on. Jill though, had to come in and help him hook it in the back. He stuffed the things as much as he could and placed the shirt on. He stuffed the bra some more when he saw one boob was bigger than the other. Though Jill rarely used it, she did have mascara and some eye shadow in her bag. Just lightly putting them on, Jamie turned into a beautiful girl.

"Shut up." he muttered, completely red in the face. " this is the only way, ok. And not one word about this to anyone. Especially that stupid dog!"

Jamie did not mean Max. Of course Jamie would not like Max knowing either because his friend would never live it down. Jamie was talking about Joe who seemed to be by Jill's side all the time. The sight of Joe sickened him. Joe would probably say the same thing.

"yes, Madam." She let out another laugh, "oh, and one of your boobs it a bit lopsided, dear."

He groaned as he fixed it, "better?"

Jill wiped a tear from her eye, "Yes. Good."

"Now, let's just go in and get the crystal and go."

"Sure, would you like me to hold your purs-"

"Ok, enough of that!"

They walked into the building, finding no one at the front desk. They went down the main hall, Jill leading the way. She shivered when she felt a large wave of energy pulsating. They opened a door which lead to the changing room. They found another door that lead to as big hot spring.

"It's here somewhere." Jill said.

Jamie nodded and began to search, "it's a bit odd that we got in here so easily."

"Yeah, I didn't see any sign of anyone here. Maybe this place was closed… but then why was the door unlocked." Jill went to the water's edge. "I think it's in the spring."

"Great." He began to undress until a rumbling noise came from the spring. "Jill! Get away from there!"

Jill did as she was told as water began to bubble widely. Long black hair came out of the water. What looked to be a naked woman stood on the surface of the water. Her eyes closed were closed till they snapped open, showing complete darkness in them. She gave out an inhuman shriek as the water began to bubble over. Her long hair that was twice the height of her, began to strike at them.

"SEE!" Jamie yelled as he dodged an attack, "You just attract trouble!"

"Me? What about you!" Jill his behind a rock, "you also seem to be around when these things happen!"

"Shut up, we don't have time for this!" He did a barrel roll to get away.

"You started it!" Jill had to yell back.

"Just tell me where is the crystal!"

Jill knew the woman had it. It was all on the matter of where. Jill caught sight of a dark glow that appeared from her back. "It's on her back!"

Jamie unsheathed a small sword he somehow hid under his clothes and began to charge. He was easily swiped back by the hair. Jill ran up to him, helping him back on his feet.

"I think we need a better plan that just charging in." Jill explained, "I don't think The Grudge reject is going to allow you to do that."

"Well, what do you suggest?"

"Well- DODGE!" the two jumped back from the attack. They began to run in the small space that was given to them. "How about I distract and you come up from behind."

"Fine. Just don't get hit." he ran off.

"I wasn't planning to." she muttered. As she stopped her running and began to flair her arms, "Hey! I got a question! What are you doing here and where are all the customers?"

It turned it's attention to her and growled.

"come on, you can tell me."

"Aahh! Ah! I… I just wanted to forget!" It screeched out, "He promised me and he helped me! I don't remember, I don't remember… who I am!"

The woman made no sense. Jill was trying to figure out if this woman was indeed human or some demonic creature. But what ever humanity that just showed was gone now as it began to snarl and growl.

Another scream came out, but this time it came from Jamie jumping on to it's back plunging the sword into it. He tried to dig the crystal that implanted it's self on the back. The hair attacked widely everywhere, trashing everything. Jill tried to hit stones at the creature to keep it from directing the attacks on Jamie. Finally with one big push of the sword, the crystal came out. The creature and Jamie both fell into the water. The water was still for awhile, till purple hair bobbed up. Jamie came out, pulling along a naked woman in her mid twenties. Jill ran in to grab a towel for her. The woman's hair went back to normal, only going to her elbow. Her once slimy body was now just wet and cold.

"what do you think happened?" Jill asked.

"I believe she did not just stumble upon this." He cleaned the crystal off as it slowly began to give off a much brighter energy. "Someone planted this in her."

"Do you think it might be the guy we are after?"

"It's a very strong possibility."

"Um…." Jill cleared her throat, "Jamie…"

Jamie looked up into her eyes, "Yes?"

She smiled, "One of your boobs shrunk."

"…oh, shut up."

After a long and a very loud laugh session when Jamie forgot to wipe the makeup off before Max could see, they were all back home. Jill was happy it wasn't a long trip. Though it was nice to see new sights, even though it was brief, and travel, going home was nice. They all decided to meet Louis and tell them of their adventure. Of course Jill had to keep out the part where Jamie was a girl.

"So how did everything go?" Louis asked.

"Well… it could have been better." She gave a light sigh. "somehow a normal human girl had the thing impeded in her back."

"so you think this is whole thing was helped by someone."

"Yes."

"Well, I'll see if I find anything strange going on in the other towns near by. I'll give you a call if anything happens."

The two left to go to bed. They both had farmer lives to live and that meant waking up at the crack of dawn. Louis swiveled in his chair, typing rapidly at the same time on his computer. Though without Jill's power, his scans for crystals wasn't much help. He did how ever did searches on any strange occurrences.

"Why have you started using humans." Louis talked to himself, "from what I gather from Jill, you only have been giving the crystals to animals or magical creatures. So why pick random humans?… are you testing them? And why give away your crystals like that… Could it be you believe you are strong enough to get them all back when they are done? What is your master plan?" Louis rubbed the sleepies from his eyes, "Too many questions and not enough answers. I'm calling it a night."

The master of this whole scheme sat once again in his said throne room. Surrounded by his followers, demons, creature of all different sizes, and even humans, came to do his bidding. One of his four favorite followers came to him.

The creature looked human except for some certain features. His black feathered wings tucked into his body and carved markings ran all along his body. A thick black line went around his throat, almost looking like a collar. The skin of the creature was gray and cold to the touch. His eyes were of blood red and looked to be clouded with ecstasy.

"Master," He kneeled. "I did as you asked. I found a woman willing enough to use the crystal."

"did it turn her?"

His grin grew, almost covering his whole face. "Yes. Such a monster she was. Took care of some of the guests at the spring, if you know what I mean."

"Did they come and find her?"

The creature sighed, "Yes. The girl was better at detecting it than I thought. The half demon got the crystal, before the woman could do anymore damage."

The man nodded. "though it's sad to see such a work of yours taken away, I like that those two haven't forgotten about me…"

" Don't fret, my lord!" he became excited, "I just got a few new willing participants and they should be on their way to the town as we speak!"

"Oh, Abaddon!" The master smiled, "you always can bring a smile to my face."

"I am happy to see my lord so pleased," He lifted his head up, "May I have some more fun?"

"Do as you like!" He cheered, " Cause the whole live stock to die or the forest to wither away. Have Mothers killing children or having lovers kill one another! As long as you do not directly interfere with those two. Not yet anyway. I like to see how long it will take them to realize how outnumber they are and how futile their attempts are. I want to see them whither away in despair and cry out pleas of forgivness."

Drool began to fall down Abaddon's mouth, "I hope to see that as well. Especially from the half breed. Such an abomination should be withering on the floor begging to be spat on by the pure breeds. Only a low class demon would ever think of sleeping with a human."

"Oh, really?"

Sounds of high heels clicking on the stone ground rang in the room. What looked to be a woman with long silk like blood red hair, came from the shadows. Her narrow glasses went to the edge of her nose as her eyes stayed firmly on the throne chair. This was the master's other favorite.

Abaddon stood up and raised his arms high and wide, as if he was going to run up to her and give her a bear hug. "Minerva! How pleasantly vile to see you this fine night!"

"Same goes to you too." She flipped her hair, "I got the person you asked for sire. He put up a fight, but it was futile. It was so pathetic I took pity on him and only broke four of his fingers."

"Aw, Minerva does have a heart!" Abaddon giggled. "I was so sure it was ripped out years ago." He tried grabbing her shirt, "let me check!"

She slapped her hand, "And I thought a fallen angel would still have some manners!"

"Now, now." The big man chuckled, "no more squabbling. For my plan to be perfect, everyone must work together and do as I say- Exactly as I say- Is that all clear?"

"Yes Sir!"

CS: since I wrote this I have been waiting for this chapter. I don't know why, but I love the idea of having Jamie cross dress. Though in my earlier idea it was going to last much longer and hysterical parts of Jamie trying to act like a girl and interacting with woman, but that may be for another time. PLEASE REVIEW!

(PLEASE HELP!)

I have a little problem with one of my own personal stories. I have a creature that is basically a wizard, but I do not want to call him a wizard because that means he is human. He is not. He just look human and there is a whole species with different races that can use magic. I don't want to use demon because they are not from hell. They are just magical creatures created from the world, no religion ties to their creation. Do you have any suggestions on what I should call them? This would really help me. Thank you!