Author's note: Please reread the first chapter before this one. I changed alot in it. So if you don't want to be confused please read it.
Keiko
Chapter 2: The Schwartz's appearance
Lita woke up late the next day. She lay on her bed as she stared at the ceiling. She sighed before she turned to her left side facing the window in her room. "Should I tell the others? But they don't even know him." She whispered. 'What to do?' She asked herself. Sighing once more before rolling on her stomach and thought of her conversation she had last night.
~Flashback~
"Ken its me Lita." She whispered. "Sorry I woke you up, but I need to talk."
"What is it Lita? Did something go wrong?" Ken's voice was heard. He sounded worried.
Lita smiled. "No, nothing went wrong." She shook her head. "Look, we saw our new enemy and I have to say it freak me out."
"Tell me what happened."
Lita sighed, "Okay this is what happened," She began to tell what happened. It took her a while to finish it, because she wanted him to know exactly what happened. "And then they left. They don't look anything like the others we face and I don't know what to do or what it means."
"Hmph." He said silently. "Maybe, they are minions of another person." He suggested.
"I don't think so Ken. Stormist seemed to be the leader of the two. I don't think there's anyone higher." Lita said with a frown.
"Look, I think you should get everyone together and talk about it. You shouldn't take it easy, just because you guys won all your battles don't mean anything. You said it before that it freaked you out so don't take the advice they gave you lightly, prepare yourself Lita. You and Raye are the best fighters, right? Then train all of them to be as good as you two."
"It's easier said than done, Ken." She sighed. "Look, its late I'll come over the shop tomorrow after the meeting and tell you all about it. Is that ok?"
"Um," Ken paused. "Yea but I might not see you for a while because it's my day to deliver."
"Ok, I'll wait for you." She said. "Good night."
"Good night Lita. Oh and if Youji comes on to you tell me. Bye!" Before Lita could ask him what he meant it was too late. She sighed exasperated before falling on her bed and falling asleep.
~End of Flashback~
Lita sighed as she looked at the ceiling once more. "One day." She whispered. "One day they will know about him." She turned to look at the time and gasped. "Oh no I'm late!" She shot up from bed and rushed to the shower. In a little while she was out the door.
~*~
"Where is she?" Raye asked as she paced her room. "Lita's never late. Serena yes, but Lita?"
"Do you think something happened to her?" Mina asked as she and Amy tried to keep Serena from saying anything to Raye.
"No, I'm right here! Sorry I'm late guys!" the brunette huffed as she ran up the stares and cease running in front of them breathing hard. "I need to get back in shape."
"Where have you been!?" Raye asked annoyed and slightly worried.
Lita smiled sheepishly. "In bed." She shrugged.
Mina and Serena giggled while Raye frowned deeply. Amy cleared her throat before Raye said anything else to Lita and getting their attention. "Lets get started on the meeting ok?"
"But where are Luna and Artemis?" Mina asked as she frowned anxious. She had told Artemis about the meeting they were having and he said he would be there.
"I don't know but after I told Luna we were having a meeting I didn't see her again." Serena whispered concerned. "I hope nothing happened to them."
"Luna and Artemis are smart. Don't worry about them." Raye said. "They always land on their feet."
"Yea." Lita said as she smiled at both blondes reassuringly.
Serena smiled as she agreed with her friends. "You guys are right. Now lets beginning with the meeting." She spoke wisely. "What are we going to do with our new threat?"
Lita stepped up. "I'm glade you brought that up Serena." She spoke as all amusement gone from her features. "I think Raye and I should train you three in hand to hand comeback and martial arts. We can't afford to not take the warnings they give us seriously. We'll not only train with our powers but physically. I want everyone to know how to fight without using his or her powers it may our only way to survive in this. You must have notice the deference in our previous enemy from our last. They look dangerous. That's why I think we should train like I said." She paused. "We can meet here every other day and spend a good three hours plus more or we come here everyday."
"Lita's right we shouldn't take this lightly. We never faced anything like this before and I don't think the evil is anything familiar. I will teach Amy and Mina. You two already know the basics but Serena you need more time than they do." Raye spoke as she looked at the blonde.
"Don't worry I'll teach you both techniques." Lita offered.
"We need to keep an eye on everything we do. We can't trust anyone until we know who exactly is our enemy. They might have a leader."
"I don't think so Mina." Lita cut of the blonde. "Stormist seems in charge of things. I don't think they have anyone higher than them but they might have partners."
Amy nodded. "From what I read on my computer before it was destroyed, those two are very powerful more powerful than any of the other enemy we defeated we may need help on this one."
"But from who?" Raye spoke. "It's not like they're superheroes in every corner of Japan."
Serena sighed. "This might be our final battle we would ever face. Whatever happens is for the best. Right now we shouldn't be concentrating on the present. We will train, but on our powers as well. We will meet everyday at two o'clock. If you can't make it one day contact someone and tell them. Is there anything to discuss?" She looked around. When she received nothing she smiled. "Good the meeting is over. I have to go baby-sit Sammy." She frowned. "Mom wants me too it's not like he can't take care of himself." She rolled her eyes as she stood up.
"I have a class." Amy said as she stood up as well.
All the girls turned to look at her. "Amy!!!" They yelled in union. "You don't need any extra school."
"In fact you're done with school we all are!" Mina exclaimed.
"Its actually a training for student's who want to be a doctor. I don't believe we are done. There is such a thing as university." Amy explained as she blushed. "I'm going to be late" She put on her shoes and left.
Serena and Mina frowned at what Amy had said about University and Lita and Raye laughed at their faces. They had finished high school a month a go and were heading to a University. Mina and Serena had made it clear that they didn't want to be reminded of school until it was a week till school started.
"Mom will kill me if I'm late so see ya." She waved at them and left after putting her shoes on.
Lita looked at Mina. "So what are you doing?"
The blonde shrugged, "I really don't have anything planed until later tonight."
"You can help me clean and sell charms if you want. I need the extra help." The priestess offered. "Grandpa went with Chad to the train station to see him off. He had decided to go see his family. Grandpa is taking it easy lately. I'm left with all the work."
"Were are you going in the night?" Lita asked curious.
"Uh you don't think that's a good idea Raye. You know I'm bad with cleaning." Mina spoke as she grew a sweat drop on the side of her head. "I'm going to a party down town. Every teen is like invited. One of my old friends in my late school told me about it." She beamed.
"But you're great at selling charms and I'm really going to need help in the evening. Afterwards we can go together." Raye pleaded.
"Yea I'd love to go there. I heard it's going to be fun." Lita agreed. "We'll meet here at nine sharp ok?"
"That's cool!" Mina said excitedly. "I wanted someone to come with me. I'll help Raye But only in selling charms."
Raye nodded.
"It's settled." Lita said as she stood up. "We'll meet here. I have to go."
Raye and Mina watched as she walked down the stairs of the temple. "Where does she always go?" Mina asked curious.
The priestess shrugged as she continued to watch where her friend once stood. "Beats me, but something tells me she's hiding something." She whispered but loud enough to be heard by Mina who was about to turn away. She narrowed her eyes as she ignored the stare from the blonde woman by her side. 'But what?'
~*~
The door to the Kitty in the house opened as a tall man came in. He smiled when he saw Omi behind the cash register. Omi was the youngest of the group and the most intelligent. The man greeted him as he took off his glasses. "Yo Omi."
Omi smiled at him. "Youji-kun." He called to the taller man.
"Shouldn't you bee at school Omi?" He looked around and noticed everyone was missing he looked back at Omi questionally.
"Aya-chan wanted to go out so Ran-kun took her to the park and else where." He explained as he counted the money from yesterday sells. He smiled when he checked the paper on the counter to see that they had sold the exact flowers they were planning too.
Youji grinned as he sat on a chair facing Omi and crossed his legs. "Anything for his sister. You know sometimes I wonder if Aya wasn't related to Ran he would go for her. I mean he does do a lot of things for her."
Omi looked at him strangely. "A brother should do that for a sister Youji." He quickly spoke again as he saw Youji about to comment. "Its Ken turn to deliver."
"You change subjects to quickly Omi." Youji stated. He paused when a thought came to him. Something wasn't right with Ken. He always knew Ken had secrets and he had the right to keep them. Hell he didn't tell everyone all his secrets. But he had noticed it had to do with Lita. 'He's definitely hiding something.' Youji was suddenly pulled out of his thoughts when he heard his name.
"Youji-kun?" Omi called, worried for his friend. Youji had suddenly zoned out on him and it wasn't like him, especially in his teasing mode.
Youji looked at Omi and smiled so he wouldn't make the younger man worry so much. "But then again everyone has his or her secrets.' He thought to himself as he pushed his glasses back in place. "I'll take my break now Omi and come back to help."
"Sure thing Youji-kun." Omi said with a smile. "I'll just looking over these utilities I've been pushing back and water the plants later."
"Alright, I'll see you soon." As he stood up the door opened and the chimes rang notifying a customer had arrive. Omi looked in front of him while Youji turned around and saw a woman in jeans and a green tank top. Youji smiled as he recognized her. "So beautiful comes back." He greeted her.
Blushing slightly the woman spoke. "You're quite the forward one Yohji." She spoke as she walked in.
Omi looked at her and blushed slightly himself. The woman must have been at least a yea older than him. She was tall for a woman and her black boots didn't help either. She was gorgeous from her emerald eyes that shined beautifully to her figure. He didn't disagree with Youji this time. When he noticed himself staring for so long he blushed and cleared his throat.
Youji had to hide his grin when he saw Omi's reaction to Lita. "Omi this is Lita." He introduced her to him. "Lita this is Omi one of my closest friends."
Lita smiled at him politely and kindly. "Its nice to meet you Omi-san."
"You too Lita-san." Omi replied with a sincere smile. "Did you want something?"
"Well, yes." She looked around her. "I guess he isn't here yet. I'm looking for Ken. He isn't around is he?" She asked them.
"I'm afraid not Lita-san, he went to deliver things. He'll be back in an hour's time." Omi answered her.
Lita sighed. "He told me yesterday. I thought if I came now he would be here." She looked at them. "Do you mind if I stay here till he came."
"We don't mind." Omi spoke as he sat down and went through the utilities one by one. "Lita-san how do you know him by the way?"
"Please just call me Lita. I'm not much on formalities." The brunette spoke. "Ken and I have known each other for a long time Omi. You can say he's my brother."
"Really?" Youji asked surprised as he looked at the beauty in front of him. "By the way things looked last time I would have guessed you were his girl." He smiled at her.
Lita blushed when he smiled. He was very good looking. "Well, ken likes to tease me by flirting but its just innocent."
"Is it possible to persuade you into brunch today?" He asked her charmingly. Now that he knew for sure Lita and Ken were not a couple he could make his move.
Lita giggled. "It depends on the hunter." She looked at him teasingly before she walked towards the door. "See you later Omi-chan!" She said over her shoulder and looked at Youji when she was standing by the door, "You coming or not?"
Youji grinned as he chuckled. "Now who's the forward one?" He asked as he walked towards her, putting an arm around her shoulder he opened the door for her to get through. He looked at her teasingly yet flirtatiously. Making Lita laugh and blush. She stepped out of the flower shop and when she looked back at him over her shoulder she said. "You."
Youji chuckled. He looked at Omi and smiled at him. "I'll be back soon." And closed the door leaving Omi alone.
Omi sighed. He was alone again. He always hated that feeling with a passion. Ever since he was kidnapped his world went upside down. The family he once knew faded away from him one by one. Tears gathered in his eyes when he remembered Oka. He had and still loves her. The day he found out that they were siblings he was very happy that he a sister that he was close too. But as they were just getting to know each other she was taking away from him just like everything had ever been taking from him. He wouldn't let it happen again. Not again. "Oka." He whispered as he closed his keeping the tears from falling. "I miss you."
~*~
"Mom, I'm home!" Serena announced as she ran in the house and took off her shoes. She ran into the kitchen knowing she would be there and prepared her excuse for why she was late. She blinked couple of times when she found the kitchen empty. "Mom?" Frowning she walked towards the living room. "Mom?"
"Save it Serena." Someone said slightly angry and disappointed towards her.
The blonde turned around and saw her brother. "Sammy, I'm so sorry I'm late. Where's mom?" She asked as she smiled.
"Mom left twenty minutes ago Serena. Where were you?"
"She did? Am I in trouble Sammy?" She asked in a low voice not noticing her brother's anger. "Oh I had something important to do."
"Important?" Sammy barely whispered. "More important than taking care of me? You never did like me serena and you never did care." Sammy turned around leaving Serena behind with a shock look on her face.
Serena's surprise transform into a sad look as she looked at where her brother once was. "Sammy."
~*~
"Schuldich." A man yelled as he walked into an apartment. He took off his tie as well as he's coat.
The red headed man of the Schwartz came out of a room to see his leader Crawford walking towards him. "Yea?" He asked as he looked at him. He noticed papers in his hand and a photo of something.
"I need you to find someone." He threw the photo at him as he stopped. Schuldich raised an eyebrow when he saw it was a girl on it. "Find her. Wee need her. Where's Nagi?"
"I'm right here." A calm voice spoke.
Both men turned to the right of Crawford. "Here." He extended his arm to him with the papers in his hand. "I need you to find two groups. Quickly."
"What for?" Schuldich asked as he studies the girl in the photo. She was gorgeous. "And why her?"
"We are going to get the WeiB for good this time. That girl will lead us to them. We have a group on our side." He spoke. "Just do it." He said when he saw Schuldich about to say something. "And find Farfarello I need him." He said as he walked up to his room and closed the door behind him.
The red head looked at the door before he looked back at Nagi who wasn't there anymore. He grinned and shook his head. Nagi always was fond of leaving without anyone noticing. He stared at the picture again before he said, "work time." Stepping back into his room he closed the door.
~*~
"Aya-chan where next?" Ran asked as he looked down at his sister.
The younger girl looked up at her brother with a big smile. They were walking down the street of Tokyo and having fun, even Ran. "Can we get some charms?"
Ran nodded; after he had his sister again he was a changed man. Well, almost, He was still cold and mean but it wasn't as bad as it was before. As they walked up the stairs they heard a woman scream angrily. Looking at each other they shrugged and continued to walk. The more the walked up the stairs they saw the back of a head of a raven-haired woman holding a broom.
Meanwhile.
"Raye I can so not do this!" Mina yelled aggravated. She stood up from the ground in the selling charm booth. Picking her kimono from the ground she stomped out and saw Raye looking at her from where she stood with a broom in her hands.
"What is it Mina?" She asked puzzled.
"I'm not selling anything!" Mina spoke. She totally ignored a tall man and a cute girl as they walked up. To Aya and Ran they were both beautiful women. Aya looked at her brother and smiled when he rolled his eyes. "No one is coming and I'm wasting my time. I can be getting ready for the party tonight."
Raye rolled her eyes. "Mina what are you talking about? You don't have time to waste like you say. You're always free."
"Not always! I have plans tonight."
"Fine most of the time." Raye grinned. "Like 95%"
"Raye that's not fair!"
"Um excuse me?" Aya asked as she tried to interrupt the argument. She didn't like it when people fight or argue. Both siblings watched as the girls turned around to look at them. They both looked surprised now that they could see them clearly they were both incredibly beautiful. Ran's voice was caught in his throat when he saw Raye but as usual he moved the thought from his head.
"Yes?" The raven-haired woman asked as he looked at them with eyes that seem to penetrate deep within them. Raye's eyes rested on Ran's for a moment thinking how gorgeous he was until she mentally slapped herself.
"Um we came to buy charms." Aya said, explaining why they were there in the beginning. "Are you selling any?"
"Yes!" The blonde one exclaimed as if to say 'finally people.' She giggled. "Come on I'll show you by the way I'm Mina."
"I'm Aya."
"Aya-chan you go I'll remain here." Ran spoke softly to her. He didn't feel right being in a temple. After all he had done? It just wouldn't feel right.
"Okay Ran! I'll get you one too." She said as she ran to catch up with Mina.
Booth Raye and Ran watched them go. When they couldn't see them anymore Raye continued sweeping the ground while her mind was somewhere else. 'This guy is major cute but something is off about him.' She thought. 'The way he holds himself. I've seen it before.' She sighed. 'Don't get ahead of yourself Raye he might just be an innocent person. Anyway it's too quiet. I need to break it.'
Ran looked at the younger girl in front of him with amusement as she swept the same place over and over again. He narrowed his eyes when he felt something about her and turned away. "The floor can't get cleaner than that." He whispered
Raye stopped sweeping and on the back of her hair a sweat drop appeared as she noticed what she was doing. Turning around she looked at him but when she looked into his eyes she shivered from what she saw. Cold, sorrow yet happiness all in one. Frowning she looked away and continued sweeping the ground. "Was that your girlfriend?" She asked absent-mindedly. When she realized what she said or how she said it she cursed herself. "I mean is she close to you?" She asked a bit angry, because of the way he looked at her and because of how she made herself sound the first time.
"Yes." Was all he said.
Before Raye could ask him 'to which question' Aya ran down towards him with charms in her hands. "Onii-chan." She grabbed his arm. "Let's go."
Ran nodded as he looked down at her. "We have to go back to the shop." He said as he turned to walk away with Aya still holding his arm. The younger girl looked back to see Raye and mina looking at them. "Bye!"
Mina waved at her as she said, "bye!" while Raye just looked at them with curiosity and suspicion. Once she couldn't see them again she narrowed her eyes.
~*~
"So tell me lita," Yohji started as he stared at her. They were in a small café restaurant. He smiled at her good-naturedly. They had finish eating a long time ago and were now just talking. "How exactly do you know Ken? I mean the way you two acted the first time I saw you're pretty face you acted like a couple."
Lita seemed surprised when he asked the question but when he explained the reason why he wanted to know she smiled as a blush crept up her cheeks. "Should I be honored that someone is interested in me?" She teased the man in front of her. "Or are you just scared of Ken?"
This time it was his turn to laugh. "Ken ken? No, I was thinking if you were single or not. If you don't want to talk about it I understand."
"Oh do you?" Lita asked as she raised an eyebrow. She looked at her watch. "Well, I guess I have time to tell you but what I say doesn't reach the ears of others." She looked at him seriously surprising Yohji but quickly nodded. "I'll brief it out to you. We met by my mom and dad. They introduced us. Ken is older than me by a yea."
"So you're 18?" Youji asked
"Hai, I'm 18 Youji." She smiled at him. "When I was eight and he was nine my parents…" She looked down at the table hiding her eyes from his so he wouldn't see the tears in them. "They died. Were split up. When I was old enough to take care of myself I got my own apartment and I started to look for Ken. I found him a year later playing soccer with Kaze. He looked happy so I staid away for a while. But when I heard what happened to the both of them I was so worried." She paused and pushed the tears back. "He disappeared just like that, not even a trace was left of him."
"You two were really close huh?" Youji said with a sympathy smile.
The brunette looked at him with a small smile. "I told you." She crossed her index finger and middle finger to show him how close. "Well, even though he was gone they would have given me notice." She bit her lips as she spoke too much. She noticed Youji's frown when she said that and silently cursed herself. "Well, this time he found me and we staid in contact since then."
Youji looked at her for a while, she had her head bowed down as if not wanting him to see her face. What she said about her getting notice really puzzled him. Only immediate family got notice for something like that. So why would she get a notice? 'Yare, yare Youji-kun she probably meant by his parents would notice her.' He told himself. He smiled at her. "Well, shall we get going Lita?"
"Alright!" She spoke. She wondered what she was doing telling him about Ken and her? And why was she so flirtatious around him? There was something about him that just---just made her do things she never thought she would do.
"Let me just get the bill and we can go back to the shop." He told her as he reached for his wallet. He was surprised when Lita put her hand on his arm his arm stopping him. He looked up at her. "What?"
"Let me please." She whispered. "It's a thanks for taking me out."
Youji grinned. "That's okay Lita." He grabbed her hand with his and moved it away from his. "Besides how can I call myself a gentle man if I let you. A true gentle man always gets the bill."
Lita smirked. "If you insist Youji." She stood up straight leaving her hand under his. She surprised herself by adding. "But I will pay you back."
Youji's surprised looked turned back into his usual cool grin. "I'll be looking forward to it." He winked at her and watched as she blushed. He stood up and stood very close to her.
Lita embarrassed because of their closeness in public lost his gaze and turned around. "Anou…lets go." She quickly said and walked away.
Youji chuckled at her response. 'Lita, huh?'
"Youji you coming?" Lita asked as she stood by the door of the restaurant.
"She's certainly different from the others." He whispered as he looked at her. She was waiting for him to come. Not wanting her to wait any longer he walked towards her. 'Maybe this could work. Maybe.' He escorted her to his car and opened the passenger car door.
As Lita sat in the car she asked. "Do you always wear glasses?" She looked at him as he rested his arms on top of the care door and rested his chin on them while he looked into her eyes. They were a beautiful deep forest green color that shined with amusement and curiosity. He brushed a lock away from her eyes and watched as her cheeks turned slightly pink. He chuckled lightly. "Because I feel like it." He whispered and stood up straight. "Why do you ask?" He asked as he jumped into the driver's seat.
Lita frowned at him. She thought he was going to kiss her. But he only played with her mind. "Because I never saw your eyes before."
"And you were curious?" He asked her with a smug look in his face.
"Yea." She answered shortly. "Why do you always hide your eyes?"
"Lita, you've only known me for two days." He said as he looked at her. "How would you know?"
Lita taking back by his question she looked down at her hands. "I'm sorry." She whispered the apology.
"Don't be." He whispered and stopped a store away from the flower shop. He looked at her for a while and sighed. "Hey its okay. You wanna see Ken or what?" He asked her slightly teasing. When she didn't say a word her frowned and took a pen and a paper he always keeps in his car and wrote something down. "Here." He whispered to her. "Its my number." He told her when she looked at it. "Call me sometime. Now lets go."
Lita nodded and stood out of his car. They both walked in and saw everyone there. Lita smiled when she saw Ken. She silently went behind him and ran her hand through his hair roughing it a little.
The brunette turned around. "Lita!" He looked at the door to see Youji leaving it. 'What was he doing?"
"Sorry I'm late Ken Youji took me to brunch." She explained and looked at him with a smile only for it to disappear when she saw the slight anger on Ken's face. "Ken?"
Ken took Lita's hand and pulled her outside. Everyone watched slightly puzzled at Ken's behavior. They looked at the two brunettes outside and the expression on Lita's face wasn't too pleasant.
"Lita stay away from Youji." Ken warned her.
Lita frowned at him. "Ken what are you talking about? We only ate and it's not like you're my father."
"Yea but I'm your older brother." He shot back.
(Give yah time to take in the shock)
"I know Youji well and I wouldn't warn you if I didn't care, He's a flir…"
"Flirtatious man?" Lita finished for him. "I'm not stupid Ken, I know and I'm big enough to take care of myself."
"I know but,"
"I don't want to hear it Ken. You know where to find me." She said before she turned around and walked away.
"Lita."
~*~
Stormist turned around when she heard footsteps. They were in a cave that she and Malik had chosen for their hide out. She was discussing the plans with Malik for the senshi when they were disrupted by footsteps. When the noise stopped they could both make out four figures in the shadows. "Who are you?" Stormist barked.
"Friends." A deep voice said from the shadows and four men stepped out. "The Schwartz."
"We have no friends humans." Malik sneered as she glared at the men that disturbed them.
Farfarello raised an eyebrow out her as he noticed she had no mouth. 'How could she speak?'
Crawford the one that spoke before smirked. "You do now."
Stormist Glared at him as she stepped forward. "Oh really?" She challenged. When she eyed them she smirked. "We have no time to play with children." She looked over her shoulder at Malik. "Let's go."
"Wait!" Schuldich commanded. "We can help you finding and destroying the senshi."
That caught their ears. Both women turned to look at them curious. "Oh, and what do you want in return?" Malik asked knowing there would be a ccatch.
"The WeiB." Nagi said silently.
Keiko
Chapter 2: The Schwartz's appearance
Lita woke up late the next day. She lay on her bed as she stared at the ceiling. She sighed before she turned to her left side facing the window in her room. "Should I tell the others? But they don't even know him." She whispered. 'What to do?' She asked herself. Sighing once more before rolling on her stomach and thought of her conversation she had last night.
~Flashback~
"Ken its me Lita." She whispered. "Sorry I woke you up, but I need to talk."
"What is it Lita? Did something go wrong?" Ken's voice was heard. He sounded worried.
Lita smiled. "No, nothing went wrong." She shook her head. "Look, we saw our new enemy and I have to say it freak me out."
"Tell me what happened."
Lita sighed, "Okay this is what happened," She began to tell what happened. It took her a while to finish it, because she wanted him to know exactly what happened. "And then they left. They don't look anything like the others we face and I don't know what to do or what it means."
"Hmph." He said silently. "Maybe, they are minions of another person." He suggested.
"I don't think so Ken. Stormist seemed to be the leader of the two. I don't think there's anyone higher." Lita said with a frown.
"Look, I think you should get everyone together and talk about it. You shouldn't take it easy, just because you guys won all your battles don't mean anything. You said it before that it freaked you out so don't take the advice they gave you lightly, prepare yourself Lita. You and Raye are the best fighters, right? Then train all of them to be as good as you two."
"It's easier said than done, Ken." She sighed. "Look, its late I'll come over the shop tomorrow after the meeting and tell you all about it. Is that ok?"
"Um," Ken paused. "Yea but I might not see you for a while because it's my day to deliver."
"Ok, I'll wait for you." She said. "Good night."
"Good night Lita. Oh and if Youji comes on to you tell me. Bye!" Before Lita could ask him what he meant it was too late. She sighed exasperated before falling on her bed and falling asleep.
~End of Flashback~
Lita sighed as she looked at the ceiling once more. "One day." She whispered. "One day they will know about him." She turned to look at the time and gasped. "Oh no I'm late!" She shot up from bed and rushed to the shower. In a little while she was out the door.
~*~
"Where is she?" Raye asked as she paced her room. "Lita's never late. Serena yes, but Lita?"
"Do you think something happened to her?" Mina asked as she and Amy tried to keep Serena from saying anything to Raye.
"No, I'm right here! Sorry I'm late guys!" the brunette huffed as she ran up the stares and cease running in front of them breathing hard. "I need to get back in shape."
"Where have you been!?" Raye asked annoyed and slightly worried.
Lita smiled sheepishly. "In bed." She shrugged.
Mina and Serena giggled while Raye frowned deeply. Amy cleared her throat before Raye said anything else to Lita and getting their attention. "Lets get started on the meeting ok?"
"But where are Luna and Artemis?" Mina asked as she frowned anxious. She had told Artemis about the meeting they were having and he said he would be there.
"I don't know but after I told Luna we were having a meeting I didn't see her again." Serena whispered concerned. "I hope nothing happened to them."
"Luna and Artemis are smart. Don't worry about them." Raye said. "They always land on their feet."
"Yea." Lita said as she smiled at both blondes reassuringly.
Serena smiled as she agreed with her friends. "You guys are right. Now lets beginning with the meeting." She spoke wisely. "What are we going to do with our new threat?"
Lita stepped up. "I'm glade you brought that up Serena." She spoke as all amusement gone from her features. "I think Raye and I should train you three in hand to hand comeback and martial arts. We can't afford to not take the warnings they give us seriously. We'll not only train with our powers but physically. I want everyone to know how to fight without using his or her powers it may our only way to survive in this. You must have notice the deference in our previous enemy from our last. They look dangerous. That's why I think we should train like I said." She paused. "We can meet here every other day and spend a good three hours plus more or we come here everyday."
"Lita's right we shouldn't take this lightly. We never faced anything like this before and I don't think the evil is anything familiar. I will teach Amy and Mina. You two already know the basics but Serena you need more time than they do." Raye spoke as she looked at the blonde.
"Don't worry I'll teach you both techniques." Lita offered.
"We need to keep an eye on everything we do. We can't trust anyone until we know who exactly is our enemy. They might have a leader."
"I don't think so Mina." Lita cut of the blonde. "Stormist seems in charge of things. I don't think they have anyone higher than them but they might have partners."
Amy nodded. "From what I read on my computer before it was destroyed, those two are very powerful more powerful than any of the other enemy we defeated we may need help on this one."
"But from who?" Raye spoke. "It's not like they're superheroes in every corner of Japan."
Serena sighed. "This might be our final battle we would ever face. Whatever happens is for the best. Right now we shouldn't be concentrating on the present. We will train, but on our powers as well. We will meet everyday at two o'clock. If you can't make it one day contact someone and tell them. Is there anything to discuss?" She looked around. When she received nothing she smiled. "Good the meeting is over. I have to go baby-sit Sammy." She frowned. "Mom wants me too it's not like he can't take care of himself." She rolled her eyes as she stood up.
"I have a class." Amy said as she stood up as well.
All the girls turned to look at her. "Amy!!!" They yelled in union. "You don't need any extra school."
"In fact you're done with school we all are!" Mina exclaimed.
"Its actually a training for student's who want to be a doctor. I don't believe we are done. There is such a thing as university." Amy explained as she blushed. "I'm going to be late" She put on her shoes and left.
Serena and Mina frowned at what Amy had said about University and Lita and Raye laughed at their faces. They had finished high school a month a go and were heading to a University. Mina and Serena had made it clear that they didn't want to be reminded of school until it was a week till school started.
"Mom will kill me if I'm late so see ya." She waved at them and left after putting her shoes on.
Lita looked at Mina. "So what are you doing?"
The blonde shrugged, "I really don't have anything planed until later tonight."
"You can help me clean and sell charms if you want. I need the extra help." The priestess offered. "Grandpa went with Chad to the train station to see him off. He had decided to go see his family. Grandpa is taking it easy lately. I'm left with all the work."
"Were are you going in the night?" Lita asked curious.
"Uh you don't think that's a good idea Raye. You know I'm bad with cleaning." Mina spoke as she grew a sweat drop on the side of her head. "I'm going to a party down town. Every teen is like invited. One of my old friends in my late school told me about it." She beamed.
"But you're great at selling charms and I'm really going to need help in the evening. Afterwards we can go together." Raye pleaded.
"Yea I'd love to go there. I heard it's going to be fun." Lita agreed. "We'll meet here at nine sharp ok?"
"That's cool!" Mina said excitedly. "I wanted someone to come with me. I'll help Raye But only in selling charms."
Raye nodded.
"It's settled." Lita said as she stood up. "We'll meet here. I have to go."
Raye and Mina watched as she walked down the stairs of the temple. "Where does she always go?" Mina asked curious.
The priestess shrugged as she continued to watch where her friend once stood. "Beats me, but something tells me she's hiding something." She whispered but loud enough to be heard by Mina who was about to turn away. She narrowed her eyes as she ignored the stare from the blonde woman by her side. 'But what?'
~*~
The door to the Kitty in the house opened as a tall man came in. He smiled when he saw Omi behind the cash register. Omi was the youngest of the group and the most intelligent. The man greeted him as he took off his glasses. "Yo Omi."
Omi smiled at him. "Youji-kun." He called to the taller man.
"Shouldn't you bee at school Omi?" He looked around and noticed everyone was missing he looked back at Omi questionally.
"Aya-chan wanted to go out so Ran-kun took her to the park and else where." He explained as he counted the money from yesterday sells. He smiled when he checked the paper on the counter to see that they had sold the exact flowers they were planning too.
Youji grinned as he sat on a chair facing Omi and crossed his legs. "Anything for his sister. You know sometimes I wonder if Aya wasn't related to Ran he would go for her. I mean he does do a lot of things for her."
Omi looked at him strangely. "A brother should do that for a sister Youji." He quickly spoke again as he saw Youji about to comment. "Its Ken turn to deliver."
"You change subjects to quickly Omi." Youji stated. He paused when a thought came to him. Something wasn't right with Ken. He always knew Ken had secrets and he had the right to keep them. Hell he didn't tell everyone all his secrets. But he had noticed it had to do with Lita. 'He's definitely hiding something.' Youji was suddenly pulled out of his thoughts when he heard his name.
"Youji-kun?" Omi called, worried for his friend. Youji had suddenly zoned out on him and it wasn't like him, especially in his teasing mode.
Youji looked at Omi and smiled so he wouldn't make the younger man worry so much. "But then again everyone has his or her secrets.' He thought to himself as he pushed his glasses back in place. "I'll take my break now Omi and come back to help."
"Sure thing Youji-kun." Omi said with a smile. "I'll just looking over these utilities I've been pushing back and water the plants later."
"Alright, I'll see you soon." As he stood up the door opened and the chimes rang notifying a customer had arrive. Omi looked in front of him while Youji turned around and saw a woman in jeans and a green tank top. Youji smiled as he recognized her. "So beautiful comes back." He greeted her.
Blushing slightly the woman spoke. "You're quite the forward one Yohji." She spoke as she walked in.
Omi looked at her and blushed slightly himself. The woman must have been at least a yea older than him. She was tall for a woman and her black boots didn't help either. She was gorgeous from her emerald eyes that shined beautifully to her figure. He didn't disagree with Youji this time. When he noticed himself staring for so long he blushed and cleared his throat.
Youji had to hide his grin when he saw Omi's reaction to Lita. "Omi this is Lita." He introduced her to him. "Lita this is Omi one of my closest friends."
Lita smiled at him politely and kindly. "Its nice to meet you Omi-san."
"You too Lita-san." Omi replied with a sincere smile. "Did you want something?"
"Well, yes." She looked around her. "I guess he isn't here yet. I'm looking for Ken. He isn't around is he?" She asked them.
"I'm afraid not Lita-san, he went to deliver things. He'll be back in an hour's time." Omi answered her.
Lita sighed. "He told me yesterday. I thought if I came now he would be here." She looked at them. "Do you mind if I stay here till he came."
"We don't mind." Omi spoke as he sat down and went through the utilities one by one. "Lita-san how do you know him by the way?"
"Please just call me Lita. I'm not much on formalities." The brunette spoke. "Ken and I have known each other for a long time Omi. You can say he's my brother."
"Really?" Youji asked surprised as he looked at the beauty in front of him. "By the way things looked last time I would have guessed you were his girl." He smiled at her.
Lita blushed when he smiled. He was very good looking. "Well, ken likes to tease me by flirting but its just innocent."
"Is it possible to persuade you into brunch today?" He asked her charmingly. Now that he knew for sure Lita and Ken were not a couple he could make his move.
Lita giggled. "It depends on the hunter." She looked at him teasingly before she walked towards the door. "See you later Omi-chan!" She said over her shoulder and looked at Youji when she was standing by the door, "You coming or not?"
Youji grinned as he chuckled. "Now who's the forward one?" He asked as he walked towards her, putting an arm around her shoulder he opened the door for her to get through. He looked at her teasingly yet flirtatiously. Making Lita laugh and blush. She stepped out of the flower shop and when she looked back at him over her shoulder she said. "You."
Youji chuckled. He looked at Omi and smiled at him. "I'll be back soon." And closed the door leaving Omi alone.
Omi sighed. He was alone again. He always hated that feeling with a passion. Ever since he was kidnapped his world went upside down. The family he once knew faded away from him one by one. Tears gathered in his eyes when he remembered Oka. He had and still loves her. The day he found out that they were siblings he was very happy that he a sister that he was close too. But as they were just getting to know each other she was taking away from him just like everything had ever been taking from him. He wouldn't let it happen again. Not again. "Oka." He whispered as he closed his keeping the tears from falling. "I miss you."
~*~
"Mom, I'm home!" Serena announced as she ran in the house and took off her shoes. She ran into the kitchen knowing she would be there and prepared her excuse for why she was late. She blinked couple of times when she found the kitchen empty. "Mom?" Frowning she walked towards the living room. "Mom?"
"Save it Serena." Someone said slightly angry and disappointed towards her.
The blonde turned around and saw her brother. "Sammy, I'm so sorry I'm late. Where's mom?" She asked as she smiled.
"Mom left twenty minutes ago Serena. Where were you?"
"She did? Am I in trouble Sammy?" She asked in a low voice not noticing her brother's anger. "Oh I had something important to do."
"Important?" Sammy barely whispered. "More important than taking care of me? You never did like me serena and you never did care." Sammy turned around leaving Serena behind with a shock look on her face.
Serena's surprise transform into a sad look as she looked at where her brother once was. "Sammy."
~*~
"Schuldich." A man yelled as he walked into an apartment. He took off his tie as well as he's coat.
The red headed man of the Schwartz came out of a room to see his leader Crawford walking towards him. "Yea?" He asked as he looked at him. He noticed papers in his hand and a photo of something.
"I need you to find someone." He threw the photo at him as he stopped. Schuldich raised an eyebrow when he saw it was a girl on it. "Find her. Wee need her. Where's Nagi?"
"I'm right here." A calm voice spoke.
Both men turned to the right of Crawford. "Here." He extended his arm to him with the papers in his hand. "I need you to find two groups. Quickly."
"What for?" Schuldich asked as he studies the girl in the photo. She was gorgeous. "And why her?"
"We are going to get the WeiB for good this time. That girl will lead us to them. We have a group on our side." He spoke. "Just do it." He said when he saw Schuldich about to say something. "And find Farfarello I need him." He said as he walked up to his room and closed the door behind him.
The red head looked at the door before he looked back at Nagi who wasn't there anymore. He grinned and shook his head. Nagi always was fond of leaving without anyone noticing. He stared at the picture again before he said, "work time." Stepping back into his room he closed the door.
~*~
"Aya-chan where next?" Ran asked as he looked down at his sister.
The younger girl looked up at her brother with a big smile. They were walking down the street of Tokyo and having fun, even Ran. "Can we get some charms?"
Ran nodded; after he had his sister again he was a changed man. Well, almost, He was still cold and mean but it wasn't as bad as it was before. As they walked up the stairs they heard a woman scream angrily. Looking at each other they shrugged and continued to walk. The more the walked up the stairs they saw the back of a head of a raven-haired woman holding a broom.
Meanwhile.
"Raye I can so not do this!" Mina yelled aggravated. She stood up from the ground in the selling charm booth. Picking her kimono from the ground she stomped out and saw Raye looking at her from where she stood with a broom in her hands.
"What is it Mina?" She asked puzzled.
"I'm not selling anything!" Mina spoke. She totally ignored a tall man and a cute girl as they walked up. To Aya and Ran they were both beautiful women. Aya looked at her brother and smiled when he rolled his eyes. "No one is coming and I'm wasting my time. I can be getting ready for the party tonight."
Raye rolled her eyes. "Mina what are you talking about? You don't have time to waste like you say. You're always free."
"Not always! I have plans tonight."
"Fine most of the time." Raye grinned. "Like 95%"
"Raye that's not fair!"
"Um excuse me?" Aya asked as she tried to interrupt the argument. She didn't like it when people fight or argue. Both siblings watched as the girls turned around to look at them. They both looked surprised now that they could see them clearly they were both incredibly beautiful. Ran's voice was caught in his throat when he saw Raye but as usual he moved the thought from his head.
"Yes?" The raven-haired woman asked as he looked at them with eyes that seem to penetrate deep within them. Raye's eyes rested on Ran's for a moment thinking how gorgeous he was until she mentally slapped herself.
"Um we came to buy charms." Aya said, explaining why they were there in the beginning. "Are you selling any?"
"Yes!" The blonde one exclaimed as if to say 'finally people.' She giggled. "Come on I'll show you by the way I'm Mina."
"I'm Aya."
"Aya-chan you go I'll remain here." Ran spoke softly to her. He didn't feel right being in a temple. After all he had done? It just wouldn't feel right.
"Okay Ran! I'll get you one too." She said as she ran to catch up with Mina.
Booth Raye and Ran watched them go. When they couldn't see them anymore Raye continued sweeping the ground while her mind was somewhere else. 'This guy is major cute but something is off about him.' She thought. 'The way he holds himself. I've seen it before.' She sighed. 'Don't get ahead of yourself Raye he might just be an innocent person. Anyway it's too quiet. I need to break it.'
Ran looked at the younger girl in front of him with amusement as she swept the same place over and over again. He narrowed his eyes when he felt something about her and turned away. "The floor can't get cleaner than that." He whispered
Raye stopped sweeping and on the back of her hair a sweat drop appeared as she noticed what she was doing. Turning around she looked at him but when she looked into his eyes she shivered from what she saw. Cold, sorrow yet happiness all in one. Frowning she looked away and continued sweeping the ground. "Was that your girlfriend?" She asked absent-mindedly. When she realized what she said or how she said it she cursed herself. "I mean is she close to you?" She asked a bit angry, because of the way he looked at her and because of how she made herself sound the first time.
"Yes." Was all he said.
Before Raye could ask him 'to which question' Aya ran down towards him with charms in her hands. "Onii-chan." She grabbed his arm. "Let's go."
Ran nodded as he looked down at her. "We have to go back to the shop." He said as he turned to walk away with Aya still holding his arm. The younger girl looked back to see Raye and mina looking at them. "Bye!"
Mina waved at her as she said, "bye!" while Raye just looked at them with curiosity and suspicion. Once she couldn't see them again she narrowed her eyes.
~*~
"So tell me lita," Yohji started as he stared at her. They were in a small café restaurant. He smiled at her good-naturedly. They had finish eating a long time ago and were now just talking. "How exactly do you know Ken? I mean the way you two acted the first time I saw you're pretty face you acted like a couple."
Lita seemed surprised when he asked the question but when he explained the reason why he wanted to know she smiled as a blush crept up her cheeks. "Should I be honored that someone is interested in me?" She teased the man in front of her. "Or are you just scared of Ken?"
This time it was his turn to laugh. "Ken ken? No, I was thinking if you were single or not. If you don't want to talk about it I understand."
"Oh do you?" Lita asked as she raised an eyebrow. She looked at her watch. "Well, I guess I have time to tell you but what I say doesn't reach the ears of others." She looked at him seriously surprising Yohji but quickly nodded. "I'll brief it out to you. We met by my mom and dad. They introduced us. Ken is older than me by a yea."
"So you're 18?" Youji asked
"Hai, I'm 18 Youji." She smiled at him. "When I was eight and he was nine my parents…" She looked down at the table hiding her eyes from his so he wouldn't see the tears in them. "They died. Were split up. When I was old enough to take care of myself I got my own apartment and I started to look for Ken. I found him a year later playing soccer with Kaze. He looked happy so I staid away for a while. But when I heard what happened to the both of them I was so worried." She paused and pushed the tears back. "He disappeared just like that, not even a trace was left of him."
"You two were really close huh?" Youji said with a sympathy smile.
The brunette looked at him with a small smile. "I told you." She crossed her index finger and middle finger to show him how close. "Well, even though he was gone they would have given me notice." She bit her lips as she spoke too much. She noticed Youji's frown when she said that and silently cursed herself. "Well, this time he found me and we staid in contact since then."
Youji looked at her for a while, she had her head bowed down as if not wanting him to see her face. What she said about her getting notice really puzzled him. Only immediate family got notice for something like that. So why would she get a notice? 'Yare, yare Youji-kun she probably meant by his parents would notice her.' He told himself. He smiled at her. "Well, shall we get going Lita?"
"Alright!" She spoke. She wondered what she was doing telling him about Ken and her? And why was she so flirtatious around him? There was something about him that just---just made her do things she never thought she would do.
"Let me just get the bill and we can go back to the shop." He told her as he reached for his wallet. He was surprised when Lita put her hand on his arm his arm stopping him. He looked up at her. "What?"
"Let me please." She whispered. "It's a thanks for taking me out."
Youji grinned. "That's okay Lita." He grabbed her hand with his and moved it away from his. "Besides how can I call myself a gentle man if I let you. A true gentle man always gets the bill."
Lita smirked. "If you insist Youji." She stood up straight leaving her hand under his. She surprised herself by adding. "But I will pay you back."
Youji's surprised looked turned back into his usual cool grin. "I'll be looking forward to it." He winked at her and watched as she blushed. He stood up and stood very close to her.
Lita embarrassed because of their closeness in public lost his gaze and turned around. "Anou…lets go." She quickly said and walked away.
Youji chuckled at her response. 'Lita, huh?'
"Youji you coming?" Lita asked as she stood by the door of the restaurant.
"She's certainly different from the others." He whispered as he looked at her. She was waiting for him to come. Not wanting her to wait any longer he walked towards her. 'Maybe this could work. Maybe.' He escorted her to his car and opened the passenger car door.
As Lita sat in the car she asked. "Do you always wear glasses?" She looked at him as he rested his arms on top of the care door and rested his chin on them while he looked into her eyes. They were a beautiful deep forest green color that shined with amusement and curiosity. He brushed a lock away from her eyes and watched as her cheeks turned slightly pink. He chuckled lightly. "Because I feel like it." He whispered and stood up straight. "Why do you ask?" He asked as he jumped into the driver's seat.
Lita frowned at him. She thought he was going to kiss her. But he only played with her mind. "Because I never saw your eyes before."
"And you were curious?" He asked her with a smug look in his face.
"Yea." She answered shortly. "Why do you always hide your eyes?"
"Lita, you've only known me for two days." He said as he looked at her. "How would you know?"
Lita taking back by his question she looked down at her hands. "I'm sorry." She whispered the apology.
"Don't be." He whispered and stopped a store away from the flower shop. He looked at her for a while and sighed. "Hey its okay. You wanna see Ken or what?" He asked her slightly teasing. When she didn't say a word her frowned and took a pen and a paper he always keeps in his car and wrote something down. "Here." He whispered to her. "Its my number." He told her when she looked at it. "Call me sometime. Now lets go."
Lita nodded and stood out of his car. They both walked in and saw everyone there. Lita smiled when she saw Ken. She silently went behind him and ran her hand through his hair roughing it a little.
The brunette turned around. "Lita!" He looked at the door to see Youji leaving it. 'What was he doing?"
"Sorry I'm late Ken Youji took me to brunch." She explained and looked at him with a smile only for it to disappear when she saw the slight anger on Ken's face. "Ken?"
Ken took Lita's hand and pulled her outside. Everyone watched slightly puzzled at Ken's behavior. They looked at the two brunettes outside and the expression on Lita's face wasn't too pleasant.
"Lita stay away from Youji." Ken warned her.
Lita frowned at him. "Ken what are you talking about? We only ate and it's not like you're my father."
"Yea but I'm your older brother." He shot back.
(Give yah time to take in the shock)
"I know Youji well and I wouldn't warn you if I didn't care, He's a flir…"
"Flirtatious man?" Lita finished for him. "I'm not stupid Ken, I know and I'm big enough to take care of myself."
"I know but,"
"I don't want to hear it Ken. You know where to find me." She said before she turned around and walked away.
"Lita."
~*~
Stormist turned around when she heard footsteps. They were in a cave that she and Malik had chosen for their hide out. She was discussing the plans with Malik for the senshi when they were disrupted by footsteps. When the noise stopped they could both make out four figures in the shadows. "Who are you?" Stormist barked.
"Friends." A deep voice said from the shadows and four men stepped out. "The Schwartz."
"We have no friends humans." Malik sneered as she glared at the men that disturbed them.
Farfarello raised an eyebrow out her as he noticed she had no mouth. 'How could she speak?'
Crawford the one that spoke before smirked. "You do now."
Stormist Glared at him as she stepped forward. "Oh really?" She challenged. When she eyed them she smirked. "We have no time to play with children." She looked over her shoulder at Malik. "Let's go."
"Wait!" Schuldich commanded. "We can help you finding and destroying the senshi."
That caught their ears. Both women turned to look at them curious. "Oh, and what do you want in return?" Malik asked knowing there would be a ccatch.
"The WeiB." Nagi said silently.
