Forgotten Feelings

Chapter 25

The Allies

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"They are over there," Saturn whispered to Cosmos. They were in the cover of the trees, high in the branches. Cosmos narrowed her eyes.

"What is he waiting for?" she asked as she inspected the Youkai further. It was a typical awful looking one. Part lizard, part man, it was just standing around, doing nothing, waiting. This made the ruler think. The only time she had noticed this kind of conduct was when-

"Shit! Move!" she cursed. Cosmos shoved Saturn off the tree. Had she waited any more time, the blast that seared the tree would have left an extra burned badly. The Youkai smiled as his quarry got up from the floor.

"So, the Knights have come out," he hissed. Saturn and Cosmos stood and walked into the moonlight. Both noticed the taken aback effect of the Youkai.

"You aren't the ones I wanted," he cried out.

"Oh? Then who did you anticipate?" Saturn asked. Her glaive shone in the moonlight as she changed it from one hand to the other.

"Nice to see you again, Leo," a nameless voice said. Saturn slowly turned her head. Over her shoulder, she saw two beings, both of them male.

"This is not good," she muttered. Cosmos closed her eyes and shook her head vaguely. Saturn saw her and turned back to look at the youkai.

"You've had another encounter with the people behind us?" she asked.

"Yes, I have. Who are you?" Saturn smiled.

"Us? You want to know who we are?"

"Yes, as do we," said another voice. Saturn guessed it came from the other youth. Cosmos now looked back. The two youths were staring at them, concealed by the cover of darkness. It was unfeasible to see their faces.

"Why not come into the illumination? We are all in light here," she called. The two youths first said nothing, but then jumped and landed to Saturn's right.

"Knights, you have finally arrived. I knew you would not disregard my signal. But, these wonderful ladies are a luscious joy for our eyes. Wouldn't you say so?" the lizard, Leo, said.

"Pervert," Saturn said loudly. Leo looked to her.

"Strong headed, aren't you? Well, let's see how strong you are!" Leo jumped and tried to attack. Saturn didn't even shift. Leo was bounced back by an indistinguishable shield surrounding the warrior.

"What is this?" Leo asked outraged. Saturn smiled and then laughed with malice.

"Stupid Youkai, aren't you? Then again, all of you are that way. Scum, you should have stayed in your plane of this dimension. Did you not know this plane is protected by the gods?"

"The gods? What are they doing in this plane? There is nothing to protect here," Leo replied. Cosmos looked to the youkai.

"You know nonentity regarding the issue. It's time for you to be eradicated!" Saturn jumped and raised her glaive. Leo jumped away to evade her, but the sharp glaive managed to slice his arm open. He did not expect another attack on him, so Cosmos was well in the advantage.

"Hateful invader, voyage to hell! UNIVERSE DESTRUCTION!" The staff she carried began to glow before a massive quantity of energy blasted to the youkai.

"NO! I MUST DEFEAT THE KNIGHTS!" Saturn and Cosmos took note of the final words of the fallen youkai. Once there was no trace of Leo, they turned to the two youths.

"Will you now reveal your identities?" Saturn beckoned. Cosmos now studied them. They wore armor that looked from the age of the Silver Millennium. One was an inch shorter than the other and that one wore gold while the other silver. Their faces were half covered making only their eyes visible. Each had diffused lavender eyes. They each wore a crown that seemed to flatten heir dark red-violet hair. She could tell they were built well and were probably very nimble. At their side were wickedly sharp blades.

"We will if you will," the taller one answered. It was only then that Cosmos noticed he was looking at her. Her eyes grew colder as she drew herself up.

"We shall reveal naught. Our job is done here. Let's leave." Saturn took one last look at the two youths before nodding and jumping high into the air. Cosmos at her side, she opened her wings and flew off. The two Knights stared after them before vanishing into the night…

"Good morning, Yugi," Hotaru said as he came out of his room. He smiled at her and looked behind her. His friends were already assembled.

"Was I the last one?" he asked as he closed his door. Hotaru nodded.

"The breakfast hall is this way. Follow me, please."

"Boy, if it wasn't for you, Hotaru, we would have gotten lost," Joey said as they traveled down the stairs and down a hallway.

"I'm sure thou would have found thy way with Yami or Yugi," she reminded.

"Good point. Did Serenity really wake up earlier?" Tristan asked. Hotaru confirmed his thought.

"How long do we have until we have to leave for class?" Yugi said as they entered the breakfast room.

"We have until eight fifteen. That is when the classes start. We should leave at least twenty minutes before that. Our table is reserved. Come this way," Hotaru said as she led them down the middle of the vast room. Everywhere there were tables covered with red silk. In the middle were fresh flowers. The tableware was silver and the atmosphere sophisticated. The group arrived at a circular table with name tags in front of the plates. Hotaru motioned for them to find their seat.

"Good morning, Lady Hotaru. Here are your menus. Shall I come back later?" a butler asked as he passed out the elegant menus.

"Yes, please. Oh, did Serenity come down already?"

"She did. She also told me to tell you to make sure you have checked today's schedule and make sure you all have a map." The group took a glance at their classes.

"Does everyone know where to go?" Hotaru asked.

"Uh…only if I can mark the classes in my map. Does anyone have a pen?" Joey asked. Hotaru gave him hers.

"Can we order now?" Tristan asked. Hotaru called over the butler.

"We're ready to order," she said to him. They all placed their breakfast meal and then waited.

"What was in the bag that you gave Serenity last night?" Yami asked.

"They were just books. Did everyone have a goodnight's sleep? If thou didn't, I can tell and get thee a new mattress," Hotaru said.

"No, it's ok, Hotaru. Why is it that Serenity had to get earlier than we did?" Yami asked once more.

"Thou really have taken an interest in her! I really don't know why she had to. She's still a mystery to me sometimes," Hotaru said, a teasing glint in her eyes. Yami controlled his blush before making a fool of himself.

"Hey, everyone, guess what?" a peer called out as he rushed into the hall. The entire student body turned to him.

"The Knights have returned!" he shouted.

"No way!" He showed them a paper he had gotten. As an effect, the girls trampled him trying to get it from him.

"Give it to me! I need to see my Knights again!"

"No! Give it to me! I'll go out with you!"

"What an insolent group of girls. I'm ashamed to look at them," Hotaru said as she looked away. Her face showed nothing but disgust.

"Oh, come on, Hotaru! Have you even seen them? Look at the gorgeous guys! This is Knight Marine and his taller friend is Knight Tranquility. Aren't they just to die for?" a girl asked her. Hotaru took one look at them and sucked in breath.

'The guys from last night!'

"No, for I, unlike thee, do not judge a man by his looks. I judge them by character. Now, if thou will excuse me, I'll leave this madness and go to a place where the people are not inclusive fools!" Hotaru threw down her napkin and stomped out of the room. Yugi threw a glance to Yami before running after her.

"That's something I didn't expect," Tristan said.

"What did she get mad about this time?' asked a familiar voice. Yami looked and saw Téa standing behind Joey.

"Good morning, Téa. She was just upset at something," he said to her.

"She was mad about the newspaper, wasn't she? Probably saying how having the girls swooning over the Knights is stupid. Anyway, where's Yugi?"

"He just ran out after Hotaru. Where they went, I have no idea," Yami answered a little bit icily. Téa didn't notice this. She was too pissed off with Hotaru.

'Every time I want to talk to a friend, they take him away! Ugh! Can't they stay out of it? I need a plan.'

"Well, I guess I'll have to ask him later. See ya later," she said with a smile. Yami watched her stroll off. Something told him that she was not the same any longer. He didn't know what gave him that sentiment. It might either be the abhorrence he was now sensing from her or the evil charisma surrounding her.

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