Author's Note: Ok, I do NOT make, draw, or have anything to do with the creation of the Ronin Warriors, the Warlords, Mia, Kayura, White Blaze, or any of the other characters of the Ronin cast. I do NOT wish to make any money off of this fic. This is for your enjoyment only. So now that we have got that covered, Please enjoy the story.
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~ Maiden of the Dragon ~
By: Lady Une
Chapter Three ~ Shadowed Past!
"Mom, Dad! NO!!!" screamed Ivy, as she sat start up in bed. She looked around the room, and sighed heavily in relief, to find herself in her bedroom. She looked at her digital alarm clock, which was sitting on her nightstand next to her bed. It read, 5:15 am.
She sighed again and rolled herself out of bed. She grabbed a pair of dark blue jeans and a black tank top, which had a white and orange tiger down the front, and made her way towards her bathroom.
About 15 minutes later, she stepped out dressed and brushing her hair, which she had dried already. She threw her brash on her bed and walked out into the hallway. She looked down the dark hallway, and sighed again.
Walking down stairs, she turned on the lights, to the club area. Seeing nothing but a bare dance floor and empty chairs and tables, she walked around the bar, which lead to a small hallway. The hallway led to a small room, with a bunch of gym stuff in it, and had no windows. The floor was covered in mates, there was a punching bag in the far right corner, a bunch of waits in the other corner, and a bunch of gymnastics acquirement on the other side of the room. There was also a small table, sitting close to the waits. It was holding a small CD player and had nine small candles and two large candles.
Ivy walked over to the table and grabbed all the small candles and walked into the middle of the room. She placed the nine candles in a circle. The circle only large enough for her to sit in. After lighting all the candles she sat down inside them. She was sitting Indian stile, with her hands folded in her lap, and eyes closed.
For about four and a half-hours, Ivy sat in that position without moving a muscle.
"Ivy, the guys are here," Jeff said, as he walked in. "Oh, no she's at in again," He said, shaking his head, as he shut the door and walked back down the hall and back into the bar club. "Come on, she's back here," he told the Ronins.
They followed him into the small room. Jeff slowly opened the door, to find his sister had not moved. He shook his head again, "Who knows how long she's been there. She's been known to stay like that for at least twelve to twenty-four hours. You guys can try and see if you can get her to come back to the real world," he shrugged, "can't tell ya its going to work. But, you can try."
"I think we can find a way to get to her," Sage answered, as he and the other four walked into the room. They all sat in a line in front of Ivy, so they were all facing her.
Jeff smiled and shout the door.
Each one of the Ronins sat Indian stile, and held their orbs in their hands, which where folded in there laps. They each closed their eyes and let their minds wonder.
***
"Well, I was wondering when you five where going to show up?" came Ivy's voice form behind the Ronins.
They where in a large flower garden, with all kinds of different flower, and a large a large cherry blossom tree in the center of garden. In which Ivy was sitting up against the large trunk of the tree, with a small tiger's cub lying in her lap.
The Ronins smiled and walked over to her.
"Welcome to my world. It takes me away from all the nightmares of the really world," Ivy explained, with a smile, as she watched the guys walk over and sit down next to her.
"It beautiful, I never seen anything like this," Cye said, as he looked around.
Ivy smiled as she watched the Ronin's wondering eyes. "This place also helps me relax and get my thoughts together." Ivy sighed and looked down. The memories of the nightmare she had kept repeating in her head. The visions of her past and visions of the future and what the earth would look like if they didn't win the war.
"Ivy are you ok?" asked Rowen, noticing the look of fear in her face.
"We have to win this war, guys. If not we're all in more danger then you all think," She answered, "come, I'll show you what I mean." Ivy gently picked the small tiger out of her lap and laid it down on the grass, then slowly rows to her feet.
Ronins too got to their feet.
Ivy walked throw the garden, until they came to a temple. Ivy slowly opened the doors and walked in. Three of the four walls were covered in pictures of Ivy's family and old friends. But, their was one wall that was nothing but pictures of the Ronin armors, the Warlords armors, White Blazes armor, the Jewel of Life, and everything that had to do with the Ronin armors or the Dynasty.
Ivy walked over to a small concert table and walked around it. The table had a five-point star in the middle. And in the middle of the star was place for Ivy's amulet.
The Ronins followed and all formed a circle around it.
Ivy gently took her necklace out from under her shirt and gently took the amulet out and placed it in the middle of the star. She looked up at the Ronins, "You boys do have your orbs with you? Right?"
"Of course," Ryo answered, with a smiled.
"Good," Ivy smiled back, " put them in the right points on the star."
The Ronins did as they were told.
"Try and relax, I don't know if this is going to work," Ivy said, as she put her hands over the star.
The Ronins watched in amassment as the star stared to glow many forms of colors. Then the orbs and Ivy's amulet stared to rise out of the table and into the air. Then suddenly the orbs and the amulet shout into the middle of the room and all five of the armors suddenly appeared. They were still in the same position they were set in on the table, only know in the middle of the room.
The only thing missing was Ivy's amulet, it had some how disappeared.
The Ronins turned and looked at Ivy. She was dress in her battle outfit; hands still were she had put them, over the table, and her necklace, with her amulet back in it rightful place, hanging for her neck. There was a faint white symbol on her forehead. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the Ronins. "This maybe hard to believe, but my powers are not yet at it fullest. And compared to how strong I can get with all my powers, I'm really weak right now," she said, in a calm voice.
"What your joking right, I mean form what we've seen you do already, your far from weak," Kento said, not fully understanding what she was saying.
"I wish I was, but no I'm not," Ivy answered.
"Well, how can we help you get all your powers? I mean, theirs got to be something we can do to help," Cye asked.
Ivy smiled, "Their is something you can do to help, but I need to show you something first. Close your eyes and relax. And what ever you do, please try and stay clam."
The Ronins nodded, and closed their eyes.
Ivy smiled lightly and closed her own eyes and let her mind wonder into theirs.
***
The Ronins where standing on top of a large building, looking down on a battle. Their was a old man, a women, a young boy, a young girl, who the Ronins recognized as Ivy, and two little girls, about five years old. And they were being attacked by four armored men, who the Ronins recognized as Warlords.
"This is where my family was killed and the day I last everything," came Ivy's voice.
The Ronins spun around to find Ivy walking towards them. She was still dressed in her battle outfit.
Suddenly the Ronins heard creams, coming from the battle. They looked down to find only two people still standing, which were Ivy and her brother Jeff.
"The battle was over before we even knew what had happened. My fathers last words to me, were telling me how to use the amulet and how to find my powers," Ivy said, not taking her eyes off the battlefield. She closed her eyes and turned back to the Ronins. "Close your eyes, it's time to go."
The Ronins did as they were told and closed their eyes. And when they opened their eyes again they were back in Ivy's house. They looked around the room and back to Ivy. She was still sitting in her same position, tries running down her cheeks.
A soft knock on the door made all six of them jump. The door opened and Jeff popped his head in. Seeing that they were all back he smiled, "Good to see your all back in the real world."
Ivy smiled lightly, "I'd much rather live in my fantasy world, thank you, this place is hell," she said, as she blew out the candles and stood up. She smiled and wiped her tries.
Jeff shrugged, "Well, listen, I'm going out to pick some things up, before we open tonight. If you leave lock up. I'll have my key. If your not leaving, I'll be back in about an hour."
"K, I don't know what's going on, so I'll see you later," Ivy replied.
Jeff nodded, "Later, guys."
The Ronins smiled and nodded.
Ivy watched her brother leave, then turned back to the Ronins, "So, what do we do know?"
The Ronins looked at each other, them back to Ivy and shrugged.
"Come on, you boys can at least think of something to do. Can't you?" Ivy asked.
"I have one question, before we do anything," Rowen said.
"K," replied Ivy.
"I meant to ask you this last night, but what happen between you and Cale?" he asked.
Ivy smiled and giggled slighting, "I know that was going to come up here soon." She sighed heavily and took a deep breath, "Well, believe or not guys, I didn't use to be the good little girl you see in front of you now," she paused and thought about what she just said, "ok, so I've never been a good little girl, but anyway. When I first received my power, I didn't have the slightest clue on what it was for or how to use. Even though my father had told me how to use it. Anyway, the Dynasty took advantage of that and turned me to their side. That would be how I gained the powers of the Warlord's different elements," she sighed and continued, "Cale and I kinda had a small relationship starting, before I relieved what I was becoming. Soon after that, I ran away from the Dynasty, but just before I reached the gates Cale stopped me. We got into a big fight, of course I won, and about a month after that you five showed up and starting fighting. So, I decide to not get involved and go into hiding, so I could train myself, and get rid of the evil inside me. For if I would have fought with you five, two years ago, the Dynasty could have easily turned me back to their side, and who knows what would have happened then," Ivy said, and shrugged lightly. "Then before I knew it I was getting into fights at many different schools, getting kicked out, and basically searching for you five."
The Ronins stood in shock for a second. They looked at each other and then back to Ivy.
Ivy smiled and shook her head lightly, "You boys don't have anything to worry about, I'm not evil anymore. Believe me if I were still evil, you five would know it."
The Ronins still didn't say anything. They just stared that Ivy not knowing what to say.
"She has a good point their. You five would know if she was still evil," came a voice from the darkness.
Ivy smiled and turned towards the voice, "Long time no see, Kayura. Where have you been?"
"Around," Kayura answered, as she stepped out of the darkness. Her long dark blue hair waving behind her and her blue eyes glowing slightly in the dark room. She was dressed in her ancient outfit and carrying the staff in her hand. "It's good to see you boys too," she said, when the Ronin's didn't say anything.
The Ronins smiled and nodded.
"Hey Kayura," Rowen said, with a smile. "Good to see you."
Kayura returned the smile, "You too."
"So, what brings you to our world?" Ivy asked.
"Well, I'm here because I found something that might help you six out a little. Being sense the Dynasty is a lot stronger then last time. But we have to go the temple," Kayura answered.
"K. But hold on a sec let me go leave my brother a note. I'll be right back," Ivy said, as she disappeared out of the room.
Kayura smiled and shook her head lightly.
"One question, she always been like that?" Kento asked.
"Like what?" Kayura asked.
"Hyper, and laid back with everything," Kento answered.
"Yes, but she's a very trained and very skilled warrior. She is one of those people who are not afraid to tell you something. She will tell you truth whether you wont to hear it or not. And she very seldom lies," Kayura answered.
"So that means she was telling the truth about her and Cale, and her and the Dynasty?" Ryo asked.
"Yes, all of that is true. But, like I said, she hardly ever lies, so when she told you she was on your side and not evil anymore, she was tell you the truth," Kayura answered.
"The Dynasty has done to much to me, for me to still be on their side," Ivy said, form the doorway.
"You ready?" asked Kayura.
Ivy nodded, "Yep."
Kayura looked at the Ronins, "You five ready?"
"Ah, yeah sure," answered Ryo.
"Good. Now everyone stand in a circle around me and close your eyes," Kayura ordered.
The six did as they were told and when they opened their eyes they were back in the temple they had been in the day before.
Kayura smiled and looked at Ivy, "You ok? You look a little tired," she asked.
"I'm fine, I just haven't been getting much sleep lately," Ivy answered with a smile.
Kayura returned the smile, "I think I understand why. Come, the sooner I you six know about this the better."
Ivy sighed and looked around.
"Ivy you come with me," Kayura said, gently taking hold of her hand. "You boys stay here. We'll be right back." Kayura led Ivy through a small door and out side.
"What are we out here for?" Ivy asked, looking around then back to Kayura.
"Look around you. What do you see?" Kayura asked.
Ivy looked around, they were standing in the middle of the woods. There was a small stream, running right in front of them. The wind was blowing, slightly. The sun was shinning brightly in the sky. And Ivy could see both a large mountain and volcano, towering over the tops of the trees. "I see a lot of things," she answered looked back towards Kayura. "What are you trying to tell me, Kayura?"
"Look around you. Your hidden power lays close. You just have to trust in your self," Kayura answered.
Ivy smiled and nodded, "Thanks. But the thing is, I don't know if the guys trust me any more."
"They're just a little shocked and need some time to adjust, to the new enemy. But, that doesn't mean they don't trust you. Just them some time," Kayura answered. "Come on. Who knows what they're getting into now," she said, as she turned and walked back into the temple.
Ivy giggled, and looked around. She took a deep breath. The fresh mountain was cool and felt relaxing as it blow across her face.
"You coming?" Kayura asked.
"Yep," answered Ivy, turning and following Kayura inside.
"About time. I was being to think you two were going to stand out their all day," Kento said, as Kayura and Ivy walked back in to room.
Ivy smiled and shook her head, "No not all day. Just most of it," she replied.
"So Kayura, what is it you wonted to show us?" Rowen asked.
"Well, I wont to show something, but there is something you have to know first," she answered. She looked over at Ivy and smiled. "Like Ivy has told you, the new ruler of the Dynasty is much more powerful then Talpa was. As are the Warlords. But, this enemy may have a lot more power then Talpa, but there is a very easy way to beat him," she explained.
"What do you mean, there's an easy way to beat him?" Ryo demanded.
"Easy Wildfire. What she means is, that Raven can be killed without us even having to do much. Fighting wise anyway. See the more power he gets the weaker he becomes. His body can only hold so much power. If we can feed him more power then he needs, then he will become very weak, sorta speak, and by doing this we can move in for the kill," Ivy continued, where Kayura had left off.
"What's the catch?" Sage asked.
"The catch is, he is like Talpa in many ways. One being, he takes the power he needs for humans and creates the new Dynasty warriors also know as the black knights. Two, he is out for your armors and the power of the Dragon. Which Ivy holds," Kayura answered.
"And his warriors will do anything to protect him," Ivy added.
"That too means the Warlords," Kayura said. "Come, I now I can show you what I wonted to show." Kayura turned and walked into a different door, on the opposite side of the door she and Ivy went out the first time.
But, before Ivy walked into the room, a sharp pain hit her in the chest. Ivy fell to her knees one hand over her chest as she gasped for air.
"Ivy, what's wrong?!" Kayura asked in a small yell.
Ivy looked up at Kayura, "He knows," she answered before she collapsed.
"Who knows, what?" Kento asked.
"Raven, he knows, we know his weakness. And now it isn't going to that easy to get to him," Kayura answered, as she slowly stood, holding the motionless Ivy in her arms.
"Is she going to be ok?" Cye asked.
Kayura smiled, "She'll be fine. She just needs rest." Kayura walked into the room, which had a small bed in the far corner and a large fireplace in the center. Kayura walked over to the bed and gently down on the bed, then turned back to the Ronins.
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Ivy slowly opened her eyes and looked around the room at her surroundings. Then slowly sat up.
"Well, sleeping beauty awakes," came Sage's voice from beside her.
Ivy jumped a little and smiled, "How long was I out?"
"About hour and half," he answered. "What exactly happen?"
Ivy smiled and shrugged, "I don't know. All I remember was the sharp pain that shot through my chest, a figure, of what I guessed was Raven, then I blacked out," she answered. "So, did Kayura show you Raven and what will happen to the world if we don't win this war?"
"Yeah, she did. I'm assuming you know?" Sage answered.
"Yep," Ivy answered.
There was a soft knock at the door and Kayura walked in. She smiled lightly when she saw Ivy was awake, "You think you can walk?" She asked.
Ivy nodded, "I think I'll be fine," she answered.
"Good, we'd better get you home, before your brother starts to worry," Kayura replied, as Ivy slowly rise to her feet and towards her.
"Good idea," Ivy agreed, she looked over her shoulder to see if Sage was following, in which he was.
"Alright guys, time to go," Kayura said, as she, Ivy, and Sage walked out of the room and into the room where the other four Ronins sat.
They nodded. "Are you ok, Ivy?" Cye asked.
Ivy smiled, "Yes I'll be fine, thanks."
"Alright, you guys ready?" Kayura asked.
They all nodded and closed their eyes. And a second later the where standing the middle of a large bedroom.
"You had to bring us into my room now didn't you?" Ivy asked. She looked at Kayura and put her hand on her hip.
Kayura shrugged, "Would you have rather me appear in the middle of your brother's dance floor?" Kayura answered.
Ivy smiled, noticing that the walls were vibrating from the loud music. "So, you guys going to stay or what?" She asked, glancing at her clock, "It's only 9:30."
"I would stay but I really don't think I'd fit in, wearing this," Kayura answered, looking down at her ancients rob.
"We can fix that," Ivy answered. "If you wont to stay that is?"
Kayura looked from Ivy, then to the guys. In which they all just shrugged. Kayura smiled and looked back at Ivy, "Sure what did you have in mind?"
Ivy smiled evilly, "Well," she said as she walked over to her closet and opened it, "I've got all kinds of things."
Kayura smiled and walked over to the closet.
"You five staying?" Ivy asked, looking towards the guys.
"Sure," answered Rowen, as he looked from the guys, then back to Ivy.
Ivy smiled, "Good. Now listen, I'd offer you boys some different outfits. But...." she trailed off and looked a t her closet, then turned back to the guys and shrugged.
"I think we can live with what we've got," Kento replied.
"We'll se you girls downstairs," Ryo said, as he and the other Ronins made their way out and into the party.
Ivy watched the door close, then turned back to Kayura, "You found anything yet?" She asked.
Kayura smiled and took out a black mini-dress and a pair of black ankle high, knee high boots. "I think so."
Ivy smiled and grabbed a black mini-skirt, a white sleeve-less top, and a pair of high-heeled shoes that laced up to her knee.
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"Well, guys good to see you. What time did you get back in?" asked Jeff, as the Ronins walked up to the bar.
"Just a couple minutes ago. Ivy and Kayura are upstairs changing," answered Cye.
Jeff nodded and smiled, "Can I get you five anything?"
The Ronins shook their head. "No, I really don't think we'll stay for very long," answered Ryo.
"Aw, you boys don't what to stay and have some fun?" came Ivy's voice form behind them.
The guys turned around to find both Ivy and Kayura standing behind them.
"Hello Kayura, nice to see you," Jeff said with a smile.
"You too Jeff," Kayura answered.
"Hey kid," Jeff greeted his sister.
"Hey Jeff," Ivy answered. "Well, I don't know about anybody else, but I'm ready to go party," Ivy said. "How long are you boys planing on staying?"
"About an hour," Ryo answered, as he looked around at the guys, who all nodded.
Ivy shrugged, "K, Kayura you coming?"
"I'm coming. See you guys later," Kayura answered.
The Ronin's shook their heads and smiled, watching Ivy and Kayura disappear into the crowed of people.
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"Well, I guess we better be going," Ryo said, looking down at his watch.
Jeff smiled and nodded, "You sure?"
"Yeah, getting a lot of information can be very tiring," Kento answered.
Jeff smiled again, "K, see you guys later then."
The Ronins smiled, nodded, and left very sleepily.
Jeff shook his head, and looked towards the crowed, at his little sister and Kayura, who looked content on dancing the night way.
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Hey, sorry it took so LONG for this chapter. This month of December is a crazy month for me. My family coming to visit. Me having to move form different rooms every week as my family comes by. *shakes head* Crazy, very crazy.
Well, I hope you like this chapter. Laters, *chibi waves*
