"The Power of Love"

Part Four

      "Andrei, are you ready for your assignment? It is of the utmost importance that you complete this assignment." A woman with long red hair and a three quarter moon on her forehead comes out of the darkness. "Maybe you can do what Loess and Mayas couldn't do."

      "Don't worry. Leave it in my hands."

      Sage and Mia sit across from each other in their armor next to the lake with their eyes closed. "Okay, Mia, now concentrate and try to understand your armor."

      "I'm trying, but I don't feel anything. Maybe something is out of order."

      "Just keep trying."

      Mia gets a more serious expression on her face. She continues to see nothing but darkness. Okay, Mia, concentrate. You can do this. All of a sudden, a woman in dark purple armor appears with a long spiked sword. She has black eyes and long lavender hair down to her knees. All around her, Ryo, Sage, Rowen, Kento, and Cye lay on the floor motionless. She smirks and then comes flying at her. "AHHH!" Mia falls backward and opens her eyes while lying on the ground. "Good, that wasn't real."

      Sage opens his eyes and looks at Mia. "Mia, what happened?"

      "Um, nothing. I just felt something."

"All right, so let's sum up what has happened so far. Mia has two out of the five parts of her armor and both Cye and Rowen have a new power. We know what two of the remaining parts are, but we still have no idea what the fifth part is."

      "So what's our next step, Ryo?" Cye asked.

      "Well, I guess we just have to work on getting the parts of Mia's armor and continue training with her."

      "Sage is working with her on finding her, um, sixth sense, I think."

      "Not anymore." Mia enters the house with Sage behind her. "I'm not doing anymore meditating. I'd rather run a marathon than meditate anymore."

      "Mia, you just can't stop like that. Tell her, you guys."

      "You need your sixth sense if you want to get your armor."

      "I can't do it, Rowen."

      "Mia, we believe in you. We know you can do it."

      "Thanks, Sage, but I don't think so." She leaves the guys and goes toward her room.

      Mia lays down on her bed and stares at the ceiling. I wonder what that vision was about. I haven't seen that person before. Maybe she's the enemy. But, the guys were scattered. I don't want them to get hurt. I wish I could understand it more. Outside, a bright flash of light appears. "What was that?"

      "What was that?"

      "I have no idea, Kento," Sage says.

      "Where's Mia?"

      Mia pops out of the door. "Right here."

      White Blaze starts to roar and gets ready to pounce out the door. "What's out there, White Blaze?" Ryo asks, everyone following White Blaze. White Blaze continues to roar. Mia looks straight ahead and gasps.

      "No way. That's not possible!"

      "Mia what's going on?"

      "There is definitely something out there and it is really strong."

      "Sage, do you feel anything?"

      "Nothing at all."

      Mia looks to her left and then to the right. "Everyone move!" Everyone moves out of the way just as a giant meteor hits the spot they were in.

      "Who's out there?"

      "Why, it's only me, Andrei, here to destroy you all." She appears hovering off the ground in dark red armor, holding a spiked ball attached to a long chain over her shoulder.

      "We've destroyed other scum like you and we'll do the same to you. Armor of Wildfire, Halo, Strata, Torrent, Hardrock!"

      "Armor of the Spirits!"

      "You should be more careful when fighting the enemy. There's one little power I have that the others didn't have, and it will make things a bit more enjoyable. Catch me if you can." She disappears.

      "Where did she go?" Everyone stands ready to attack, looking around nervously.

      "Mia, where did she go? You can see her."

      "Um, I don't know. I can't see her."

      "Then we have a major handicap." Suddenly Rowen and Cye get knocked down to the floor. "Where are you?" Next Kento goes down. White Blaze jumps into the air and bites Andrei. She throws him off into a tree.

      "Mia, we really need your help."

      "I can't do it." Ryo is lifted off the ground and thrown into a nearby tree. Cye, Rowen, and Kento get picked up and thrown next to Ryo.

      "Meteors Crash!" Dozens of beams come out of her spiked ball and hit the guys dead on. "Now, all I have to deal with is the two that can possibly see me. I was leaving you guys for last."

      "Mia, we know you can do it. Everyone is counting on you," Sage said.

      "I can't do it. I don't want to have any more frightening visions."

      "Meteors Crash!"

      "Mystic Barrier!" The barrier comes up just in time. Mia tries to hold back the attack with all her power.

      "Mia, listen to me. You can't let that vision hold you back. We're all counting on you, Mia. I won't let all that training I gave you be wasted. I believe in you Mia. I know you can do it."

      He's right. I can't let them down. "Get ready to jump, Sage." The barrier disappears and Mia and Sage jump before the attack hits them.

      "You can do it, Mia. I'll keep her distracted. Hey, Andrei, you want me? Come and get me!"

      "Giving up so soon? That's what I like."

      "Flare Up Now!" Ryo misses and Andrei sends Sage right into Ryo, knocking Ryo out.

      "Sorry, Ryo." Sage gets up and charges forward, but gets knocked down.

      Mia brings her staff in front of her with the spirit orb between her closed eyes. I can do it. I know I can. They're counting on me. Love. Mia concentrates and sees only darkness. In a couple of seconds, she sees Andrei. "Gotcha!" Mia pounces toward her and strikes her in the head with her staff.

      "Why, you little brat." Mia starts to fight Andrei with her eyes closed, concentrating and gets her every time. Finally, Andrei appears in front of everyone. "You did pretty good there, girl. Now, I'll show you how good I am." Mia and Andrei start to fight again, while Sage gets back up.

      "Time to show you how good I am. Mia, get out of the way! Thunder Scream Crash!" Sage's sword starts to glow and out comes dozens of thunderbolts straight toward Andrei. Mia jumps out of the way and they hit Andrei.

      "AHHHH!"

      "Mortal Spirit Blaze!" The two attacks strike.

      "I won't forgive you for this." She disappears.

      "Oh, man, I got a huge headache!" Kento screams. "What happened?"

      "Sage and I took care of it."

      "We totally creamed that jerk. Plus, I got a new power and Mia found another part."

      "You guys have to tell me what you guys are talking about. I gained another part of what armor?"

      "You'll find out soon enough, Mia," Ryo says.