"The Power of Love"

By Chibimisty1108

Part Eight

      "So, it looks like the girl has found my castle. It looks like the battle is closer than it seems. But first, I have to get rid of those annoying Ronin Warriors. It shouldn't be that hard, but the girl, that's going to be a challenge."

      "Now, what's the plan? You're the smart one, Rowen."

      "I have no idea, Sage."

      "Spirit orb, show us the way to Dasha." The spirit orb rises and shows a map of the castle on the ground and where Dasha is. "It looks like we have to go down a couple of hallways to get to Dasha."

      "What are we waiting for? Let's go!" Kento screams and everyone else starts to walk away.

      "Wait, you guys." Everyone stops and looks at Mia. "Are you sure you want to come? I can do this by myself."

      "Mia, we're going to stick with you the whole way," Rowen said. Mia shook her head in approval.

      They walk up to a giant doorway. "It looks like this is the way in." They enter and continue walking.

      "It's too dark and quiet," Ryo says.

      "Something's up," Cye responded. Mia holds the spirit orb in her hands and causes it to glow, making everything light up. Then they see hundreds of soldiers.

      "We have no time for this. Armor of Wildfire, Halo, Strata, Torrent, Hardrock!"

      "Armor of the Spirits!"

      "Arrow Star Shock!" The attack wipes out the soldiers and they continue. MiA walks at the head, lighting the way. Ryo looks down at the ground and sees something black creep near Mia.

      "Mia, watch out!"

      "What?" The black thing starts to take the shape of a giant soldier. "What is that?!"

      "Let's get out of here!" Cye screams. Everyone starts to run, but the black thing follows. Ryo stops and holds out his swords.

      "Ryo, what are you doing?" Sage asks.

      "I'm gonna to keep this thing busy while you get Mia out of here."

      "But Ryo…" Mia starts to say.

      "Flare Up Now!" Sage grabs Mia and drags her away. They continue to run until they wind up in a huge courtyard.

      "Maybe we should go back."

      "What are you talking about, Mia?"

      "We're not ready. I want with all you guys with me."

      "Mia, this is your battle. We're only here to protect you and make sure you get to Dasha," Sage said. Hundreds of soldiers start to surround them.

      "Mia, why don't you get out of here? Yuli and White Blaze, go with her," Cye said.

      "But I don't want to go without you guys."

      "Mia, don't let Ryo's sacrifice be for nothing. He really cared for you, Mia, and wanted to see you defeat Dasha. Out of all of us, he was the most worried about you," Rowen said.

      "I know."

      "Come on, Mia," Kento said.

      "Okay, but I'm doing this for you guys." Mia opens her wings and flies away with White Blaze and Yuli behind.

      "Arrow Star Shock!"

      "Super Tsunami Smasher!"

      "Iron Earth Quake!"

      "Thunder Scream Crash!"

      "Good luck, you guys. Come back to me."

      "Where am I?" Ryo sees himself in complete darkness. From nowhere, a flash of light appears and figure appears. "Hiro?"

      "Wildfire, your friends need you now."

      "But I can't get out of here."

      "Take my hand." He holds out his hand and Ryo grabs it. He closes his eyes and in a flash, he is in the courtyard with the guys.

      "Hey, Ryo, good to see you," Kento says.

      "We could really use the armor of Inferno, bud," Rowen said.

      "Right. Armor of Inferno! Rage of Inferno!"

      Mia, Yuli, and White Blaze run down a long hallway trying to get away from a bunch of soldiers. "I really hate this part," Mia says out of breath.

      "Hey, Mia, look. A pair of doors." They run straight for the doors and enter the room, closing the doors behind them. "It looks really dark in here." White Blaze starts to roar. "What's wrong, White Blaze?" Suddenly, a light turns on and a figure in an hourglass appears. The figure opens its eyes.

      "Welcome, Mia of the Heavens. I've been waiting for you."

      "Dasha?"

      "I'm glad you know me already. Let's get this battle started already." The hourglass shatters in many pieces and out comes a woman in dark purple armor and a long sword.

      "I saw you in one of my meditations." Mia gets into her battle stance. "I'm going to defeat you now, Dasha."

      "We'll just see about that, girl."

      "Mortal Spirit Blaze!"

      "Silent Star Crusher!" Dasha's attack overpowers Mia and sends her flying into the doors. "Was that your best? I was just warming up."

      I'm in big trouble now. But the guys are counting on me. Mia gets back on her feet and flies toward Dasha, but misses. Suddenly, five figures crash in from the roof.

      "Starting all the fun without us, Mia?"

      "Ryo. You're back."

      "Whoa, Dasha's a girl. That's why all those people were women," Kento says.

      "Hard to believe, Hardrock? Not only men can be warriors. I'll show you how women can be more powerful. Why don't you just leave this battle to me and Mia?"

      "We're going to work together to defeat you," Yuli screamed.

      "Yuli, you just stay back," Ryo said.

      "We're going to destroy you, Dasha, and end your reign of terror today," Mia says.