Chapter 16 The Heart Knows
Chapter 16 You're my Best Friend (The Heart Knows)

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Chaos looked at Sakura, and sighed "I'm sorry, Sakura…but I lost my right to be a familiar long time ago…besides you already have Kero-chan."

Sakura shook her head "Kero-chan is more like a friend right now, plus he doesn't know what's going on as well as you do…besides how did you 'lose your right' ? What do you mean?" she asked.

"I went against one of the rules…be loyal to thy master." Chaos said sadly. "I broke one of the first rules of being one. There's no way I can be a familiar again."

Sakura shook the small dragon violently…she felt like slapping him. "What is past, is past Chaos. What you need to do right now is to grasp the future. Whatever you done wrong in the past don't concern me. " She said.

Chaos looked at Sakura slowly, he nodded "I will consider it, Sakura. However I will not give any guarantee yet." He said yawning. "I think I'll go get some rest… I'm getting a little tired."

Sakura nodded "Rest well, you'll need it, besides Ylsa wouldn't like it if you over work yourself."

Chaos nodded "Hope the diary will answer some of your questions, Sakura. If anything happens wake me up, okay?"

Sakura agreed, Chaos flew off to his own room…

* * *

Kitchen, Li's conference…

"None of you guys have the slightest idea how to defend ourselves if the enemy attacks us?" Li growled, this wasn't getting anywhere… he thought to himself.

Eriol threw his hands on his back of his head "Well, doesn't seem that you have any idea either, Li…" he said smiling.

Li glared at him "That's why I called this meeting!" he grunted.

Yue leaned at the back of his seat… "You know fighting isn't making this any easier…" he muttered as he flapped his large white wings lightly.

Kero wasn't helping much since he had a lot of catching up to do with Kerus, the two began chatting away not even paying attention to the meeting.

Then in the other corner there was Touya who looked like he couldn't stop laughing and snickering about how much the meeting was a failure.

Li sighed deeply this was going nowhere, he was also getting quite frustrated… "Chaos might know what to do…" he thought to himself. "I think we can all use a ten minute break…" he announced. "So…we'll all meet back here after awhile, dismissed." He said after that he left the room abruptly.

Everyone else looked in confusion after that, not knowing what the heck was going on they all left the kitchen for a breath of fresh air…

* * *

In the front of Fujitaka friend house Wyndia…

Fujitaka rang the bell and waited patiently, a grumble was heard in the house then soft footsteps could be heard inside. With a thump the door opened…

A young soldier was standing in front of them, he was wearing a full suit of armor, equipped from top to bottom, a pair of white wings grew from his back. He let out a surprised gasp when he saw Fujitaka…

"Captain Fujitaka!!" he exclaimed "What are you doing here!?!? You're supposed to be at another dimension protecting the princess…"

Fujitaka covered the young soldiers mouth quickly and whispered "Not so loud…Zide…I'll explain after we get in the house, I need your help.

Zide nodded slowly, he took a quick look around to make sure that other people haven't 'discovered', after that he gave a quick hand signal to the group and they all quickly entered as Zide slammed the door shut after them.

"So, tell me, Mr. Fujitaka 'Kinimoto' you better tell me what's going on…or I won't be responsible for what happens to you…" He said as he held his rapier firmly in front of Fujitaka.

Fujitaka smiled, he knew what that meant exactly without further delay he swung he spear out quickly and knocked the rapier away. Zide backed away a few steps and went into his fighting stance, Fujitaka did the same, they're eyes met in anticipation. Then they both smiled.

Ylsa didn't like where this was going, she was about to go and stop the fight when Tomoyo held out her arm and whisper "'Men's' greetings, let's just watch." Ylsa looked at Tomoyo suspiciously but something told her Tomoyo was right so she relaxed and watched the two men 'duke' it out.

The two warriors both moved at lightning speed none yielding to the other. With a flash both were two feet away both in different fighting stances and slightly panting.

Fujitaka smiled "You've been keeping up pretty nicely, Zide… I had no doubt that you would make a good substitute while I was on the away mission."

Zide smiled back "Looks like you been keeping up with your training too, captain age hasn't affected you either."

The two men attacked each other again. Fujitaka with a spear naturally tried keep the distance between them, since a spear is a 'long' range weapon, but Zide with his quick speed and agility managed to keep the distance close and use his lightning quick attacks.

Ylsa looked in great interest, they were both very good…but she could spot some blind spots pretty easily. She is after all the holy dragoness, and with her strong magic as back up she was way above they're level. Tomoyo on the other hand was using her keen observation skills trying to improve on her own fighting skill by watching. With her strategic mind she also was trying to predict who was going to be the victor.

"Zide got this one pretty solid…" Tomoyo finally said.

Ylsa nodded. "Fujitaka's out of practice…" She responded "Plus some of his attacks were beyond clumsy…"

True to both predictions, Zide finally managed to kick Fujitaka's spear out of his hands and raised his rapier in front of Fujitaka..

"Check...?" he said.

Fujitaka smiled "Check" he said as he nodded. Then they both burst out in laughter, Zide helped Fujitaka up and threw him his weapon. Fujitaka caught it.

"So, what brings you here, captain?" he asked finally.

Fujitaka sat down and motioned Ylsa and Tomoyo to sit down too, Zide brought in the tea and sat down also.

"Well, we need your help, remember Chaos?" he asked.

Zide closed his eyes. "Ahh…yes, Chaos…" he said. "The 'dark' dragon that helped us with our plans to keep Nina safe?"

Fujitaka nodded. "He had everything planned out, it worked in every way he said it would, but even the most careful person in the world is bound to make a mistake. Which is Chaos' condition right now. We need to meet the Oracle of Wind for help, think you can make arrangements for us?"

That made Zide almost spit out his tea…he gulp his tea in. "Why would you want to visit my grand mom? You know she hates your guts…"

Fujitaka nodded. "But we really need her help. Do you think you can help me?"

Zide thought on this for a long time. "Only on one condition…" he said.

Fujitaka looked at him confused "Which is?"

Zide laughed "I want to know what's going on, leave out no details."

Fujitaka thought about that for a long while. "Sure…" he agreed.

* * *

Sakura's room…

Sakura sat down on the bed and looked at the diary…she gently flipped though the first page and read it to herself. Sakura was amazed how much Nina the 9th had been though. She was born with the ability to fore see things. She sometimes see things that will happen in the far future too. It was written that she had a hard time anywhere because she was way smaller than most Wyndians… although she was the older of the two sisters, the King and Queen wanted the younger sister to be the heir to the throne.

She was top of her class in most subjects though, especially magic. But, the skin deep King and Queen often failed to acknowledge it, and spent all they're time on Nina's pretty sister, but then when she met a young man in need when she was going on a trip. It changed her life. This young man 'Ryu' was everything she needed.

The diary goes on about the great times and adventure that they had. How Ryu was the first real friend she had. Sakura read in great interest. Then something really caught her eye…

To my far descendent Sakura Kinimoto:

If you are reading this… that means Chaos kept his promise, not that I ever doubted him, in case your wondering how I knew that you would one day be 'born' to this world. Call it a sixth sense, or seeing the future take your pick. I also saw how confused and frustrated you would be. Since something which I couldn't for see happened. Anyways, I wrote this because at one time I was just as confused as you were. So, here are some things that might help you.

Always believe in your friends… if you do they will believe in you. Although I doubt that you will have any trouble doing that… (Don't ask it's a 6th sense thing…)

Don't worry too much. If something happens it happens, worrying about it won't get you anywhere. Just take it easy.

Oh about Chaos…I trust him to do everything he can. I know he often says that he can't be trusted, but he's just very doubtful about himself. Try to support him as much as you can. He is a valuable ally. If you can don't hesitate to ask him to be your familiar. He was not only loyal to me but he was also a good friend. One of the best a princess could have.

And most of all stay happy and enjoy life as it is…

Your great ancestor…

Nina Wyndia the Ninth.

Sakura looked wide eyed at this for awhile, don't know how to react to it. She held the diary in her hand and stared at it. Then she flipped to the next page just to discover there was more.

Dear Sakura:

Still reading this diary? Hoe!! Why are you still reading? What answers are you hoping to find? What are you hoping to accomplish by reading this? Some answer that you have you must find out for yourself. So…whatcha waiting for? Stop reading this diary and explore the world!

Your Great Ancestor,

Nina Wyndia the Ninth

Sakura yelped and dropped the diary. That just freaked her out. She held the diary gently and put it back into the drawer. She closed the drawer slowly and stood up. "Better pay Chaos a visit and thank him for the diary and plus there are other things that I must talk with him about…" she thought to herself.

* * *

Front of Chaos' room…

Li knocked the door, and waited patiently. There was no answer. Li was puzzled, he remembered distinctively that he told Chaos not to leave the house. He knocked again. There was still no answer. He growled, he gave the door a shove and the door flew open. He looked around…

Chaos was nowhere to be found. He grunted angrily, but was able to find a note.

To Whom It May Concern:

I have to go out for awhile. There is something I have to do real quick. And Li next time don't break down my door. Have some sense of privacy please. I'm going to fine. Tell Sakura that I will be back soon.

Yours,

Chaos.

Li banged the desk with his fists. Then he heard footsteps, he turned and saw Sakura walking in the room.

"What are you doing here?" Sakura asked.

"Looking for Chaos, I need his help. Why are you here?" Li responded.

"Same reason you're here. Where's Chaos?" She asked.

Li showed the note to Sakura, Sakura's eyes narrowed "I thought we told him NOT to go anywhere…."

Li nodded "I wonder where he went…" he said out loud.

"Well, let's wait for him here, that way, we catch him red handed." Sakura said.

Li nodded again. "So, guess now we wait…"

"How's was the meeting?" Sakura asked sitting down.

"It was horrid, that's why I'm here. I wanted to know if Chaos new how to run a meeting." He responded.

* * *

In a forest not far from home…

Chaos sat down, "He should be here soon…" he thought to himself.

As in cue a voice spoke gently "So, Chaos how may I help you today…" it asked.

"You should know that better than me…Lord Ladon." Chaos replied.

Ladon smiled. "Humor me for awhile…what do you want, Chaos?" he asked.

"I…I want to be reinstated…" he said. "I want to be a familiar again…do you think it could be done?"

Ladon sighed deeply. "I don't get you, Chaos…" he said sitting next to him. "First you resign now you want to be reinstated? What is the reason behind this?"

Chaos looked into the platinum dragon's eyes "I want to serve a master once again...I want to redo what I have done wrong. I want to prove to myself I still got it in me."

Ladon shook his head "I think it goes beyond that…doesn't it Chaos?"

"What do you mean?" Chaos asked standing up.

"She reminds you of someone else doesn't she?" Ladon said. "You want to protect her when the time comes right?"

"I have no idea what your talking about." Chaos said unsteadily.

Ladon laughed bitterly. "You still don't understand do you. It's okay to have feelings, Chaos, besides bottling them up aren't going to make things any better."

Chaos glared at Ladon "I still have no idea what your talking about. Is it okay or isn't it…the question is simple as that, if I wanted a lecture I woulda asked for one."

Ladon laughed again. "Fine, Chaos, if it is what you want, then it shall be done, remember though…until you accept who you are, the past is going to continue to haunt you until you do." He snapped his fingers after that, a stream of aura surrounded Chaos, after the aura faded Ladon was nowhere to be found.

"Since when where God's that hard to deal with?" Chaos muttered to himself. Then he noticed a jewel on his forehead. He smiled "I'm a familiar once again." He thought to himself.

End of Chapter 16.

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Character Profile.

Zide the Captain of the Royal Guards of Wyndia.

HP: 9999

MP: 0

Str: 800

Def: 600

Intell: 150

Speed: 900

Weapon of Choice: Rapier

Special Abilities:

Rapier Skill

Magic Abilities:

None

Profile:

The grandson of the Oracle of Wind, he also was Fujitaka's substitute when Fujitaka was sent in the away mission. A honest, loyal hardworking young man. This ally will prove useful as time goes on.