The Legend of Dragoon
The Series
The streets of Tokyo were completely empty. Pieces of litter flew along the sidewalks as the midnight breeze blew them away. The billboards and store lights were off. And, the moon shined along with the stars in the dark, night sky. Underneath the deserted city streets, there was even more darkness. More darkness than anyone could ever imagine. Rose sat in a chair down below in Professor Bach's evil laboratory. No one was around, meaning they were sleeping. Rose thought that night was the best time to implement her plan. She had already bumped into Bryant on the streets that day before. Now, it was time to utilize her plan. She closed her eyes and was about to begin. Professor Bach interrupted her. "Rose? Rose, what are you doing up so late?" he asked her, kind of groggy. Rose kept her eyes closed, "I'm going to begin my plan of bringing the Red-Eye Dragoon to the dark side." Bach's eyes widened, "Oh really? How will you do this?" "Dreams are made of light, correct?" Rose asked. Bach nodded. "But, as there is light, there is darkness. That is more commonly known as nightmares. I will change their dreams into nightmares and so, my plan begins!" Rose explained. Professor Bach smiled with delight. Rose was smarter than he thought. "Then, continue at it Rose," he said. He began to walk over to the stairs, "I'm going to bed. See you tomorrow." Rose got comfortable once again and began. She held her Dark Dragoon Spirit in her fist as it began to glow.
Bryant was in a golden room with a line of marbled gold pillars. He was dressed in a black tuxedo and black bow tie. He walked down the corridor smiling. On the other side of this corridor was the woman he had been looking for all of his life. The one that would make him happy and make him forget about all of the bad things that had happened to him in life. She would make it all right. She was the key to finding that true happiness. Bryant continued down the golden corridor when that woman stood at the very end. And who else would it be but, Sakura. Sakura was dressed in a long, white dress with golden linings on some parts. Her hair was up, wrapped in white pearls. The pearls were also made into a V-shaped headband upon her forehead. She looked somewhat like a princess, or a priestess. She held her hands together in front of herself, laying them gently on the dress. She smiled back at the handsome, young man. When Bryant arrived, he bowed down to her like some fairytale prince. Sakura curtsied back at him. Bryant put out his white gloved hands and was asking her for a dance. Sakura accepted his offer and landed in his arms. Music began. Not playing in the corridor, but in their minds, their hearts. They spun and twirled around, making the right dancing steps. They both gazed into each other's eyes. Sakura's eyes were glistening. It made Bryant melt watching her. After a few more spins and twirls, they stopped. They both stared at each other for a moment, and knew what they wanted to do. They both slowly leaned into one another, ready to kiss. But, the unimaginable happened. Rose, dressed in an evil black gown, pushed Sakura away. She stepped in and held Bryant close to her. Sakura began to cry. Bryant didn't even struggle to be released from her grip. He just let Rose hold him in her arms. Rose looked back at the fallen Sakura and smirked evilly. She wanted to see Sakura agonize in pain. Bryant then looked into Rose's eyes, and Rose into Bryant's. They both leaned in for a kiss.
Then, suddenly, Sakura and Bryant woke up from their bunks. Both were sweating, and out of breath. The dream was so unreal, so crazy that they didn't know what to make of it. Even though they were both in the same dream, neither of them consulted each other at that moment. Sakura gripped her heart in such heart aching pain. It seems her psychic premonition power was trying to tell her something. Sakura knew what it was, but she didn't even want to think about it. And Bryant, was just as shocked as she was. It also seemed that for that one moment, Sakura and Bryant's minds and hearts were one. That's how they saw the same dream. But what did it all mean? They knew, but they would not say a thing.
When Hearts Become One and
Separated Once Again
Part I
That same morning, Bryant was the first to awaken. He was still in his sleeping wear, very expensive blue pajamas. He had fixed himself some coffee and took it outside onto the balcony. The balcony, a place where all of these people went to gather their thoughts. It was strange how that was. Every time someone had a lot on their mind, they'd go to the balcony. Bryant, though, was staring out into the city. Tokyo Tower stood gracefully in the distance, as did the rest of the office buildings and skyscrapers. The morning sun hit Bryant's face and calmed him. It was almost soothing. What also helped with that, was the aroma of coffee coming out of his white mug. Bryant took a nice, gentle whiff and sighed. The scenery was just absolutely perfect. The reason why Bryant needed some time to think, was because of that dream/nightmare he had that night. He first remembered the image of Sakura, dressed in that beautiful white dress and him dancing with her. But, it all turned dark when Rose appeared and snatched him away from Sakura. He didn't understand what it meant. Why didn't he struggle to get away from Rose and fight her? The dream was so real, so vivid. It could almost be a premonition of things to come. Bryant hoped that wasn't true. First of all, he'd never want to be with that witch, Rose. Secondly... he cared about Sakura, and could never hurt her like that. He refused to. "What does this all mean?" he asked himself. "What do you mean, Bryant?" David asked as he walked out onto the balcony. He was dressed in a white tank top and green and blue plaid pants. He also had a white mug full of coffee. He walked over next to his friend. "I took some coffee. Do you mind?" David asked him. "No, not at all," Bryant replied politely. "Now, what was that you were talking about?" David asked, "Is there anything wrong?" "I'm not sure yet," Bryant explained, "I just...had the strangest dream somehow. And for some reason, I can't help but think that it might come true." "Hmm," David pondered. "Oh, Sakura," Bryant sighed to himself. David heard him. "Ohhh, it's about Sakura," he smirked, "Ha! We knew it!" "Huh? Knew what?" Bryant asked as he blushed. He tried to act like he didn't know what David was talking about. "Julie and I figured it out," David replied, "You are falling in love with Sakura, aren't you?" "W-What?!" Bryant gasped. He turned completely red. "Where'd you get that idea?" he asked. "Bryant, you don't have to hide it from me. Besides, it was fairly obvious," David told him, "It's okay. It's nice that you have feelings for her. You don't have to hide them. We all understand." Bryant sighed, "Yeah, but...I don't know if she..." "Feels the same way about you?" David added. "Yeah," Bryant answered. "Hmm, that always is the tough question when it comes to love. But, I think she does," David said. "How do you know?" Bryant asked. "Don't think that I haven't noticed your little romantic encounters with each other," David smirked, "Like I said, it's obvious." "You think so?" Bryant asked optimistically. David nodded, "Uh huh." Bryant blushed, as he smiled. "Why don't you ask her out then?" David asked. "A-Ask her out?!" Bryant gasped. "Well, of course. You like her, she likes you...I think it all works out if you ask me," David told Bryant, "You should." "What if she says no?" Bryant asked insecurely. "She won't. But, if she does, which I seriously doubt, she won't laugh at you or think any less of you. She's you friend. That's always where relationships start, friendship. You'll always be friends, no matter what," David explained. "You know what, David?" Bryant asked. "Yeah?" David replied. "Thanks," Bryant said, "Thanks a lot. This really clears up my mind." "So, you're going to ask her?" David asked, hoping for a yes. Bryant nodded. David smiled, "Awesome." "But, not now. I'm hungry. We need some breakfast," Bryant said as he walked off back into the dorm. A sweat drop fell on David's head as he sighed, "He's not going to, is he?"
Bryant walked over towards the kitchen, as the girls walked out of the bedroom. Julie yawned as she stretched out her arms. David had just walked back in and closed the door behind him. "Good morning," David said. "Good morning," the girls replied. Sakura was dressed in her pink two-set pajamas and Julie was in a blue bathrobe. Sakura walked over to the kitchen to see Bryant. Bryant was getting more coffee. He didn't notice Sakura behind him. "Good morning Bryant," Sakura smiled. Bryant was startled as he knocked over his mug as the coffee spilled on the kitchen floor. "Oh!" Sakura shouted. She quickly grabbed a towel and helped clean it up. As both Bryant and her cleaned up, their hands gently touched one another. Sakura and Bryant blushed. "T-Thanks for your help," Bryant stuttered. "I'm sorry I startled you," Sakura said. They both got up and threw the towels in the sink. "Are you all right? You seemed to have a lot on your mind," Sakura asked him. Bryant blushed, "I-I'm fine. Don't worry." "Oh..." Sakura replied. "Ahem," David cleared his throat, looking at Bryant. Julie and David both urged Bryant to ask Sakura. Julie nodded to him as she smiled. She wanted him to go for it. Bryant hesitantly nodded back in agreement. "Uhh...Sakura?" he began. Sakura turned around to him, "Yes?" "C-Could I ask you something?" he asked her, still nervous. "You sound nervous. Is this something bad?" Sakura replied. "Well, I sure hope not," Bryant answered, "I was wondering..." "Yes?" Sakura asked, almost knowing what he wanted to come out and say. "If..." Bryant continued. It was hard for him to say the exact words. "If...you put starch in my laundry," he said, quickly changing the mood. Julie and David both fell on their faces in disbelief. Bryant blushed and scratched his head. "O-Oh," Sakura sighed sadly, "Y-Yeah. I starched your uniforms." "Oh, well thanks," Bryant said nonchalantly. He walked off into the living room. Julie whispered to him as he walked by, "Bryant, what happened?" "I just couldn't," he replied. He ran off into the bedroom. Sakura looked out the window sadly. She was so hoping that Bryant would ask her what she had been waiting for him to ask her for a long time.
Rose was in the locker room sitting on a bench, with her legs crossed very femininely. She held a black rimmed mirror and combed her long, black hair. It seemed like she was preparing to go out with someone or something. She had put on some black lipstick, and got a clean pair of purple armor. Yup, she was going out all right. But with who? She then put the brush down and grabbed some perfume. She sprayed some all around her. She sighed, "Perfect. I am now officially ready." "Ready for what?" a voice asked. Rouge and James appeared from the shadows. "Going out?" James asked. "I sure am," Rose replied confidently. She seemed very happy she was going out. "How could you be thinking about going out at a time like this? We've failed that last few hunts and..." Rouge began, but was interrupted by Rose. "We? What do you mean 'we'? You both are the ones who failed," Rose stated, "And besides, I am thinking about 'Kenkaku', if you wanted to know. Me going out later tonight will help us greatly." "Yeah? And how is that?" James asked. "You'll see..." Rose smirked, "And trust me, you won't believe your eyes when it happens." "Wait a minute," Rouge said, "This was what you and the professor were talking about earlier. I overheard a bit of what you were saying to him about this great plan of yours. It had to do with the Red-Eye Dragoon, right?" Rose nodded, "That's right." "I see what your plan is, if I know my history correctly," Rouge pondered, "So, you and the Red-Eye Dragoon were...?" "Exactly," Rose told her, as she freshened herself by patting some powder on her face. "Do you really think this will work?" James asked. "Of course James. Don't you worry about a thing," Rose said. "It had better Rose," Rouge told her. James and Rouge walked back into the shadows, and faded away. Rose giggled to herself, "Foolish children. They'll see what I can do, especially after tonight."
Bryant was in the bedroom still. He sat down on his bed, looking at a photo. It was a copy of the very first photo all four of them took together. All four of them stood in front of the Rikkyo International University, smiling. David was on the far left, then Julie, then Sakura, and then finally Bryant. Bryant sort of hated the way he came out. But, he did love the way Sakura came out. Always with that contagious smile. That's the only reason why he smiled, because she was. He never really smiled in any of photos, the ones with his parents in it anyway. Bryant had circled in red marker, his and Sakura's faces. Why you ask? Well, isn't it obvious? He had fallen in love with Sakura, without even realizing it. He cared for Sakura's safety, and he was sure she did to. All of those times they protected one another. It definitely was a sign of love. There was no doubt about it. Julie knocked on the door, "Bryant?" "Y-Yeah?" he asked. "Can I come in?" she asked him. "Y-Yeah, sure. Hang on," Bryant agreed. He was about to put the photo away when Julie opened the door. "I'm coming in," she said. Bryant fumbled with the photo as it floated out of his hands. "Oh, what's that?!" Julie asked cheerfully. She was curious, as always. "Oh, wait!" Bryant yelled to her. He tried to grab the photo, but Julie was too quick for him. She snatched it from the ground and stared at it closely. Her eyes glistened. She knew exactly what it meant. Bryant blushed. "B-Bryant...this is..." she said, "You...and Sakura." He laughed, "Heheh, yeah." "So, you do have feelings for her!" Julie shouted. "Shh! Keep it down!" Bryant whispered to her. "What? What?" she whispered back, "Don't you want her to know how you feel?" "N-Not yet," Bryant said. "Then when?" she asked him. "When it's right," Bryant told her. "Bryant. You care about her don't you?" Julie asked. Bryant nodded softly. "Then let her know you care about her!" Julie ordered, "I know she feels the same way." "I-I don't know," Bryant replied. "Bryant! You have to! Do you realize that we put ourselves in life or death situations everyday?!" Julie explained to him, "We don't know whether or not we'll die four years from now, or even tomorrow. Don't you think you'll regret not telling her if something were to happen to her?" Bryant gasped silently. He knew she was right. At that one moment, all he could think about were all the moments with Sakura. He remembered when she first walked in through their door, when he and her spoke on the sidewalk inside the Ibekukuro Shopping District, when Sakura protected him from Rose that first battle he witnessed, the times he and Sakura were closer than they had ever been, when Sakura spoke with him on the balcony the day his parents came to visit, and what had just happened today when she helped him clean up the mess he'd made and they met hands. Sakura wasn't only beautiful to him, she was everything to him. "Could you imagine your life without her?" Julie asked him. Bryant knew his answer, "No." "Then tell her!" Julie urged him. Bryant stood up from his bed, "You're right!" Julie stood up with him, "All right!" Bryant ran out of the bedroom. David walked over to Julie as he left. "I see your talk got him better than mine did," David stated. "That's because you don't have a woman's intuition," Julie smirked. A sweat drop fell on David's head, "R-Right."
Sakura was outside on the balcony, breathing some nice mid-morning air. The sun shined on her eyes radiantly. Bryant walked in. "B-Bryant?" she asked. Bryant walked over to her and turned her facing him. He grabbed her hand. Sakura blushed. "Sakura. I've realized what kind of situation we're in," Bryant began. "Situation?" Sakura asked. "Yes. We fight for our lives and for others' as well," Bryant replied, "But, what is the point of making other people happy when we can't find our own way to happiness also? What good are we to help others find their happiness when we can't even find our own?" "Bryant, what are you saying?" Sakura asked him. "I can't go on another day shadowing what I feel," Bryant stated, "And so...I was wondering...if you would go out with me tonight?" Sakura blushed. That was how it happened. Bryant realized what he wanted and asked Sakura out. "I'd understand if you didn't want to, because you have your own choices and all..." Bryant babbled. "I'd love to," Sakura smiled. "And so, if you don't want...W-What?" Bryant continued. "I'd love to go out with you tonight," Sakura reiterated. "Y-You would?" he asked. He was smiling all over. Sakura giggled as she nodded. "That's good to hear," he replied, "I'm glad." They both gazed into each other's eyes for a moment. It was the nicest feeling. "Well then...I'll see you tonight. I have some errands to run," Bryant told her. "A-All right," she said. Bryant began to walk off. "And Bryant?" she asked. He turned around, "Yes?" Sakura rushed into his arms and kissed him as their lips met for the first time. Bryant was reluctant and a bit shocked at first, but he wanted this as much as she did. They both kissed each other. It was almost like they had never really seen each other until that moment. They both then stopped after a few more seconds. "T-Then...I'll see you tonight," he said. "Right," Sakura agreed, "Tonight. I'll be looking forward to it." "So will I," Bryant replied as he walked off, "See you tonight." He then was grabbed by two arms from inside the dorm. It was Julie and David. "Congratulations!" Julie told him as she hugged him. "It's about time," David added as he gave him a friendly hug. They both began to ask him a lot of questions. Sakura eavesdropped and blushed to herself. She was so happy, and so in love with him.
And so, the night was approaching. The sun was setting in the city of Tokyo. It was going to be a big night for two young lovers. The first date, the most important and most memorable of them all. Sakura had no idea where she was going, but she was told she and Bryant were going somewhere semi-formal. Julie and Sakura, the girls, gathered in the girls' bathroom to prepare themselves. Sakura sat in a chair facing the mirror. She was in a bathrobe and had already taken a shower. Julie was going to get her ready for her big night. Sakura wasn't so sure at first, but she trusted Julie. Julie was babbling on and on about what hairstyles they were going to try and at the same time was showing her all of the possible outfits for the spectacular night. All Sakura could really do was laugh and smile.
Meanwhile, in the guys' bathroom, David had typed up a complete list of dos and don'ts for Bryant to memorize. Bryant had also taken a shower and was in a baby blue bathrobe. He sat on the bathroom counter near the sink. He was drying out his hair with a towel. David paced back and forth reciting the list he had made up. Bryant was only paying half mind to what David said. All Bryant could think about was how much more beautiful Sakura was going to look. It may be his first date with her, but he wasn't nervous at all now. He was looking forward to it. David then finished reciting the list and then grabbed some clothes for Bryant. He showed them to him and then told him to go try them on.
The girls were now trying on all of the outfits. Sakura first came out in a cute red dress with a French barrette on her head. Julie looked at it for a moment and then shook her head. It was onto the next one. Sakura then came out in a matching black leather number. Leather jacket, white tanktop, and leather pants. Sakura wore black rimmed and yellow colored lens glasses. Julie's mouth dropped as she shook her head. Sakura then came out in a variety of outfits, modeling them all for Julie. Some were ok, and some were just plain and simply bizarre. Julie sighed in grief. I guess too much stress for her.
It was now Bryant's turn to try on outfits. Bryant first came out in a prep school look. Navy blue vest, long sleeve dress shirt, khakis, dress shoes, and way too nicely combed hair. David shook his head in disgust. Bryant actually kind of liked it. But, David wanted to get Bryant away from that London look or whatever and refused to see it any longer. Next, Bryant came out in a bit of a grunge look. He came out in very wide legged pants, a black T-shirt, and hat worn backwards. Bryant crossed his arms, trying to look tough. David could only laugh at how ridiculous he looked. Like Sakura, Bryant went through a collage of clothes, some acceptable and some just way too unacceptable. It all looked hopeless for David.
The night had reached the city by the time they were all done. Sakura walked out of the girls' bathroom with Julie. I can't tell you what she picked to wear just yet. (So, think of it as they didn't really show much of her to keep you in suspense). David watched in awe at how beautiful Sakura looked. Julie smiled. David explained to them that Bryant was waiting for Sakura at the Cherry Blossom Restaurant, the very nice and elegant restaurant for the students. Julie rushed Sakura off onto her first date as they scurried out the door.
Bryant sat down in the outside area of the restaurant. It was almost like a small French café. He had chosen what he was going to wear also. He decided on a black jacket, a dark blue dress shirt, and matching black dress pants. He had his hair very handsomely combed. He looked very handsome and very elegant. He began to grown even more nervous as seconds went by. But, he knew this was what he wanted. He then heard footsteps in the distance. Bryant slowly turned his head behind him, and saw her. He almost wanted to leap out of his chair and hold her but he controlled his urge. He got up from his chair to greet her. And so, there Sakura stood before him. Her hair was in the same hairstyle as always. Her ponytail laid gently on her shoulder. She also had nice round gold earrings that shimmered. She borrowed them from Julie. She had chosen a two-piece black dress. The top was in the shape of a V. A small part of her midriff was shown. The skirt was only knee-length. She also wore open-toed black high heels. She was more beautiful than Bryant could ever imagine. "Y-You look...beautiful," he told her. "Thank you," she replied, "You don't look half-bad yourself." They both giggled for a moment. Bryant then walked over to her chair and pulled it out. Sakura sat it in it very politely as Bryant pushed the chair back in. They both sat in front of one another. "This is nice," Sakura said, "I've never been here before." "Yes. I hear the food is wonderful," Bryant added. The waiter then arrived and told them 'hello' and gave them their menus, and all of that. Sakura and Bryant complimented on the prices and on how good the food looked. They were already prepared to order, seeing the menu. After the order was placed, the waiter left after telling them he would be back with their order. Sakura and Bryant resumed to talking. "You know, this is nice," Sakura said. "Yeah, the restaurant is pretty good," Bryant replied. "No, not that," Sakura stated, "Just...being here...with you." "I feel the same way," Bryant agreed. He gently held her hand. "Everything is just perfect," Sakura continued, "The restaurant, the night sky, the stars glistening, and the moon shining down on us brightly." "Yeah, it is," Bryant said. "Bryant...can I ask you something?" Sakura asked. "Yes, of course," he replied. "When did you realize...that...you had feelings for me?" Sakura asked him. Bryant blushed. "Oh! I'm sorry, never..." Sakura began as she was interrupted. "It was when you protected me from Rose that very first time actually," he answered. "R-Really?" Sakura asked, "Me too. I...fell in love with you as time went on after that. And then, when I found out you were a Dragoon and that I would be closer to you..." "Yes, exactly," Bryant agreed. It seems their hearts really were connected. That's when a song began to play on the restaurant's jukebox. Bryant had an idea. He stood up from his chair and put out his hand to Sakura. "Can I have this dance?" he asked her. Sakura smiled and placed her hands on his. They both walked a few feet away from their table and held one another in each other's arms. They moved from side to side with slow and romantic song. Sakura gently placed her head on his chest and closed her eyes. This was what she had always been longing for all along. To feel the love and warmth from another. It was the same for Bryant. It seems they had found that happiness in each other. Sakura then lifted her head and gazed into Bryant's eyes. They both smiled. It was the happiest moment of their lives. They would cherish. "Sakura..." Bryant said. "Bryant..." Sakura also said. They both leaned in once again and began to kiss. The waiter came out with their food and then saw them kissing. He figured he'd put them in a heated place and come back when they were done. He didn't want to ruin the moment. He walked back inside with the food. But, someone else would ruin the moment.
Sakura then felt pulses of darkness. "Oh no," she said as she stopped kissing. "What is it?" Bryant asked. Out of the skies, hurling bolts of darkness fired down on them. "Watch out!" Sakura shouted. She and Bryant leaped out of the way of the attack. The bolts crashed into their table. "S-Sakura...are you all right?" Bryant asked her from the ground they laid on. "Yeah...don't worry," she replied, "Are you?" He nodded, "What was that?" "Someone attacking us," Sakura answered, "The question is...who?" "Must we really contemplate on that stupid question," a familiar and dark female voice spoke. The two warriors stood up. Bryant held Sakura close to him. Sakura felt safe in his arms. "Aww, how wonderfully DISGUSTING!" the woman yelled. "I know that voice," Sakura stated, "Rose, show yourself!" Floating above them, Rose appeared. She was in her Dark Dragoon Armor. Sakura and Bryant stood in fighting stances, ready to fight. "Did I ruin your date? Ah, I'm so sorry," Rose joked. "Go away Rose!" Bryant yelled, "No one wants you here!" "Oh really? I really thought you would have felt differently," Rose stated. "What?" Bryant asked. "There's no time to waste," Sakura said as she reached into blouse, her Dragoon Spirit in the middle. Bryant reached into his pocket. They both lifted the Dragoon Spirits into the air. "Red-Eye...!" Bryant began. "White Silver...!" Sakura also began. Rose then put out the palm of her hand and pointed it at Sakura. She used her power and blew Sakura away. "Ugghhh!!!" Sakura screamed as she was blown into the restaurant window. "Sakura!" Bryant gasped. He was about to run to her aide when something froze him. He couldn't run over to her. "H-Huh...?" he struggled, "What...is...this?" Rose's eyes had turned completely black. She was using some sort of hypnotism to freeze him. Bryant slowly turned around to look at Rose, "What are you doing to me?" Everyone in the restaurant screamed and watched the scene. The waiter ran to Sakura and asked her if she needed help. "What am I doing to you? I am only bringing out your descendant instincts," Rose answered. "Descendant instincts?" Bryant asked. He didn't understand what she meant by that. But Rose definitely did. "You obviously don't know," "Rose said to him, "Come with me if you want to find out." Rose began to float up into the air. Rose used her power to make Bryant float after her. But, it was almost as if Bryant was absolutely willing to go with her. They headed towards the roof of the estate. Sakura then slowly awoke. She quickly got up to a sitting position. "W-Where's Bryant?" she asked. "That woman took him to the roof," the waiter answered her. Sakura took her Dragoon Spirit and stood up. She knew she couldn't transform in front of all of these people. "Where are the stairs to the roof?" Sakura asked. The waiter pointed to a door next to the kitchen door. "Thank you," Sakura told him as she ran off.
"Now explain to me what you meant!" Bryant demanded to Rose, "What did you mean?!" They were both on the roof now. "You are the descendant of the Red-Eye Dragoon," she began, "And I, the Dark Dragoon. There was a relationship between them during the war centuries ago." "A...relationship?" Bryant asked. "They were both lovers," Rose finally said. "What?!" Bryant gasped, "That can't be possible! The Dark Dragoon was evil, wasn't she?!" "Not when their adventure began," Rose explained, "She was apart of the good group of Dragoons, until something happened to her that made her true malice grow." "T-This can't be!" Bryant yelled, "What does that have to do with me?!" "You see, since you are the descendant of that Dragoon, apart of you still wants me," Rose smirked. "No way!" Bryant yelled, "I...I love Sakura!" Rose laughed, "Do you really?! Try and run away then." Bryant tried to, but couldn't. Something was keeping him from running away. "What have you done to me?!" he asked. "Nothing really," she told him, "Just releasing your true instincts. Your love for...ME." Rose darkened her eyes once again and stared at Bryant's eyes, "Look into my eyes Bryant! Look at me! You love me, and only ME!" "N-No!" Bryant shouted, "I love Sakura!" The hypnotism was beginning to get to him. "I love Sakura! I love...I love...I love...Rose..." "That's right! You love me!" Rose yelled. The color and emotion in Bryant's eyes began to fade away. Rose's spell had worked. He was no longer Bryant. And so, at that moment, Sakura had appeared on the scene. "Rose! Leave him alone!" Sakura yelled, "You stay away from him." "As you wish," Rose laughed. She floated into the air and towards the edge of the building. Sakura ran over to Bryant. She put her hand on his shoulder. "She didn't hurt you, did she?" Sakura asked. But, when she touched him, she realized darkness was in him. She had a psychic flash. "What?!" she gasped. Bryant then quickly turned around and tried to back kick Sakura. Sakura expected it and blocked the kick. "B-Bryant?" Sakura asked. "He is no longer the Bryant you remember," Rose told her, "He belongs to me now." "W-What?" Sakura asked, "But, Bryant...don't you...care about me?" Sakura walked over to him again. His eyes were so desolate, definitely not the Bryant of old. He back-slapped her in the face as she fell to the floor. "Ugh!" she cried. He then struck his fist at her from above. Sakura gasped and rolled out of the way. Bryant's fist smashed into the ground and bled. Sakura got up to her feet and touched her red face. Tears were pouring from her eyes. "Bryant stop!" she cried out to him. He attacked her once again. He threw at her multiple punches and kicks. Sakura was quick enough to dodge each and every one. "Bryant, please! Stop it!" she cried out to him. "Bryant, that is enough," Rose ordered. Bryant stopped and floated into the air. He floated backwards towards his new master, Rose. Sakura ran after him, "Bryant!!!" He floated over right next to Rose. His Dragoon Spirit appeared and quickly wrapped him in a robe of fire. When it disappeared, he was the Red-Eye Dragoon. Rose then held him in her arms and laughed at Sakura. Sakura cried and sobbed as she watched her love be taken away. "Bryant..." she sobbed, the tears not stopping. "He now belongs to me Sakura," Rose told her, "He will no longer answer to any of you. And you want to know why?" Sakura listened. "Because he loves me," Rose told her. That was the defining moment. Rose took Bryant and kissed him on his lips. Sakura gasped. "Noo!!!" she cried, "Bryant!!!" She began to run closer to them. Bryant stopped kissing Rose and blasted a wave of flames at Sakura. "Aaaggghhh!!!!!!!" she screamed as the flames pierced her skin. She fell to the floor. "Hahahahaha!!!!!" Rose laughed. She had her dark knight in front of her. "B-Bryant..." Sakura sobbed. He then fired another wave of fire at her. This time, a large water whirlwind extinguished his fire. The Sea Wave and Jade Dragoons appeared next to Sakura. Julie cared to Sakura. David had his bladed staff out ready to fight. Rose continued to laugh, "You are all foolish! You'll never save him! He is mine!!!" Rose and Bryant then disappeared. David turned to Sakura. Sakura was frantic and in shock. "Sakura, what happened?!" Julie asked. Sakura didn't care about her wounds or the blood stains on her outfit. Her hands were trembling. "B-Bryant...he w-was..." she sobbed. She was really frantic. "Sakura?" David asked. "H-He's in love with...Rose!" Sakura cried. "What?!" her friends gasped. "A-And now...he's g-gone...I couldn't...protect him!!!" she continued to cry. "Don't worry! We'll get him back!" Julie told her. "They took him away!" Sakura continued to panic, "Bryant! Come back!" The two Dragoons kneeled next to their friend to comfort her. There was nothing they could do for her. Her one true love was taken away from her in an instant. And he kissed her, Rose. It was the worst thing for her to experience. What was she to do now without him? He was what brought her happiness. How was she to survive without him?