*Chapter Fifteen - The Battle of Death - Begin*

Feirö bit his lip as he walked through the forest with Leira. She looked around, not noticing his sudden stiffening.

Feirö looked to the sky, Something is wrong. I can't sense the Cherubz. It's almost like they've disappeared completely... The prophesied Battle of Death must be coming.

Leira didn't notice when Feirö stopped abruptly, she ran into him.

She started to fall over, when he grabbed her arm and pulled her upright, "Be careful Leira. I don't want anything to happen to you."

Leira blushed furiously, "Wh-"

Feirö hid a smile and casually started walking again, leaving Leira standing in shock.

Leira's eyes widened, she could sense Sunni's aurait was faint, but it was there.

She ran to the guardian ahead of her, "Feirö! Mistress Sunni is here!"

Feirö and Leira hurried through the forest, going after Sunni's aura. Feirö had been startled when Leira had run up behind him, telling him that Sunni was indeed in the forest.

Leira was quick on her feet and a good ten feet ahead of Feirö. She came to the clearing were the Chibi Cherubz had disappeared.

"Mistress Sunni was here! I just know it!"

Feirö tried not to show his shock when he felt the hindering feeling of the Cherubz, They were here...with the Princess...But then that would mean that the prophesy have begun...which means that soon-

Feirö shook his head in thought, "Come on Hime Leira. Let's go find her."

He started off, leaving Leira behind once again. She stood there pondering about this newfound 'guardian' of Mikhai.

She had froze completely at what Feirö had called her, Hime? Princess? Why would I be a princess? What is he thinking? The only princess in these lands is Sora Hi Hime Ceridwena! I don't understand...

"Come on Leira! I was just kidding about the Princess thing! Hurry up!"

She darted after him in a sprint, Kidding? Don't disgust me Feirö...

Leira soon forgot of his small comment and ran forward with all her might; feeling Sunni's aura grow stronger as she got closer and closer.

A single tear fell from her left eye, a symbol of love in the Magic Kingdom. Leira did not notice it though, Don't worry Mistress! I'm coming! I'll always be there for you; I'm your guardian. I was born your guardian, and I'll die your guardian.

Sunni's eyes fluttered open to find the hazy image of Sanyo.

Sanyo was inches away from her face, "Are you going to be okay Sunni-chan?"

As his face became clearer, Sunni could see that he was worried.

"W-what? Where are we now Sanyo?"

She pushed his face away from her and she stood up.

Sanyo had set her down by a tree after getting tired of walking. He stepped back and rubbed his nose from were she had pushed him back.

Sunni braced herself against the tree, thinking about what the Cherubz had done, They sacrificed themselves to save Sanyo...

Sanyo whacked her in the head, "You looked like you were in a trance!" He said innocently after she glared at him.

Sunni rolled her eyes, Maybe it wasn't such a good trade...

Sanyo showed fake shock, "Why Sunni! Don't you believe me?"

Sunni closed her eyes and crossed her arms angrily, "Of course I don't be-"

Sanyo shocked her when he interrupted her with a kiss.

Her eyes shot open and met his laughing amber orbs. It would seem a little strange for two people to have their eyes open when they kissed, but even stranger had it just been Sunni.

She froze in shock as Sanyo left just as suddenly and as quickly as he had begun the kiss.

Sunni's eyes were wide and her mouth was open slightly as she stared at Sanyo, "W-w" She trailed off.

Sunni was trying to figure out if she had just imagined the whole ordeal. Her lips still tingled from the kiss as she lifted her index finger up to lips, trying to comprehend the whole situation.

Sanyo stood in front of her as if nothing had ever happened, grinning. "If you keep your mouth open, it might get stuck like that." He commented jokingly.

That was when Sunni fainted.

Leira ran faster, leaving Feirö further behind and out of breath.

She finally spotted Sunni's bright, yet somehow fading aura, Just around the corner...

She turned around the next tree just as Sunni fell. Leira's eyes grew wide as Sunni started to collapse onto the ground; Sanyo was quicker than that though. He caught her when she was mid-air. He set her gently on the ground, not noticing Leira.

Leira growled under her fading breath as she shoved Sanyo away from Sunni, "What did you do to her?" She spat at him.

Sanyo's eyes narrowed, but he stepped back. "Nothing."

Leira's eyes turned to look at her mistress. Her violet orbs showed fear, panic, and uncertainty.

"The threesome shall begin it. The crimson one will end it." Feirö recited breathlessly after running to catch up to were Leira had gone.

Leira's tear filled eyes turned to him, "What do you mean? What is 'it'?"

Feirö shook his head, catching his breath, "I've always thought it had to do with the Battle of Death. Now if looks like it's begun, I think something has happened to the Chibi Cherubz."

Sanyo nodded his head, "I think that was who all disappeared in front of meSunni was very upset."

Leira looked at the ground, "The crimson one? So if it were the Battle of Deathwouldn't the title implicate something"

"Death."

"Death." Sanyo repeated, pondering about it.

"Death." Leira sad sadly and looked into the blackness of her the ground. She quickly stood, "Something is not right hereit seems cold. Dark. Evil."

She shuddered and wrapped her arms around herself.

Feirö pulled her into a hug, "It'll be okay, don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you."

Leira jumped at the feeling of his arms around her. Shyness overcame her and she didn't respond.

Sanyo normally would have mad some jeers like, 'Aw! Get a room!' or 'Ooo la la! Leira and some stranger?' but he didn't

He was too preoccupied in staring at Sunni, he hadn't really even thought to ask who this stranger was.

He looked down at how scared and solemn she was. Her hair curling around her face and figure like a frame.

He didn't have too much time to admire her, because she awoke and sat up, "Just how many times have I woke up today?" Sunni asked out loud, putting a hand on her forehead.

Leira came out of her own world and ran from Feirö's grasp to Sunni, "Mistress Sunni! You're alright!"

Sunni had just stood up, but she was soon knocked over by Leira who trampled her.

"Leira?"

Leira quickly stood, "I'm very sorry Mistress Sunni, I forgot that I'm not in my cat form."

Sunni squinted at the violet late-teened girl in front of her, "L-Leira? Is that really you?"

This time it was Sunni who knocked someone over. She grabbed Leira in a hug, "I've missed you so muchI-I thought you might have"

Leira's eyes watered, "No, I won't let Heio get the best of me Mistress. I had to come save you."

Sunni backed away, "S-save me"

She remembered.

"Mikhai."

Sanyo cringed at the name.

Feirö bit his lip.

Leira looked puzzled.

Sunni started to cry.

Feirö gently pulled Leira back, "He must have saved her form Heio. There's no way the Cherubz could have done it. They had to stay in the forest."

"Oh."

Leira let out a small soundless gasp, just now understanding what must have happened; even though she had said 'oh'.

"Death." She said quietly.

Feirö stiffened, "We don't know that for sure." He said a little too harshly.

Leira jumped a bit at his change of tone.

He quickly hushed himself, "Don't worry Leira."

He pulled her close, but she could help feeling that he was just trying to reassure himself that he didn't need to worry.

Sunni took a deep breath and steadied herself, "I have to do this. I have to defeat Heio."

Sanyo looked shocked, "What? Sunnisurely you don't mean that you'd-"

Sunni nodded her head, "I have to. It's the only way. I'm tired of running. If he wants to face and fight me, then let him."

Sanyo nodded, realizing that nothing would change Sunni's stubborn-set mind, "Let's bring it on."

Leira shivered, "I think he's already here"

Feirö's eyes narrowed in curiosity, "What do you mean?"

"He's here. I can feel it."

"Really? Are you sure?"

"I'm positive."

A deep laugh filled the forest, "Listen to the little kitty! She speaks the truth."

Feirö jumped in front of Leira defensively, "How did you get here?"

"That's none of your concern you mongrel. My business is with the all-powerful Princess." Heio's deep voice boomed.

Leira squinted her eyes as she tried to sense Heio. She whirled around and went streaking towards a large bolder, "HEIO! TODAY YOU DIE!!!!"

Heio appeared, he was sitting on the boulder.

Then, his sword faded into view

And slammed into Leira's chest as she ran towards him.

She choked back in surprise, clutching her stomach.

Feirö yelled to her, panicked, "LEIRA!!!"

Sanyo turned his head to the side, not wanting to see his only love's protector stabbed.

Sunni's hands flew to her face as she stared in shock, unable to turn.

Leira fell to the ground as Heio's sword slid out of her, dripping with her own red blood.

Feirö rushed to her side, "Leira"

Tears streamed out of his face as he stared at her face.

She looked up at him, her eyes filled with unsaid words.

"Hang in there LeiraYou'll be fine"

Leira coughed up blood, "F-FeiröI'm scared."

"Don't be Leirayou'll be fineI promise."

Heio laughed, "It's not nice to make promises you can't keep boy!"

Feirö glared at him, then turned his attention back to Leira as he took off his shirt to press against her wound.

She reached up to handle a strand of his silver-blue hair, halting his urgent medical attention, "Feiröhelp Sunni"

Feirö held back a sob and his voice shook as he continued talking to Leira.

"I don't need toyou'll be able tojust hold on Leira."

Leira looked thoughtfully up at him, "You were always watching over meweren't you?"

She didn't wait for an answer, "I love you too."

Her eyes went glossy and unseeing.

Feirö held his breath before collapsing on her, "Leiraplease, don't leave me here"

Heio rolled his eyes, "Love," He shuddered, "I hate the though. She was very worthy of a fair fight with me though"

He nodded happily, "I haven't had such a challenge in a long time. I can't believe she found were I was!"

Feirö snarled at him, "You"

Heio slashed his sword out, slitting Feirö's throat before he could continue.

"I've just now discovered that swords take a lot less effort than magic, and they are so much more agreeable!" He grinned evilly.

He then turned his attention to Sanyo and Sunni.













A Sunnie Note: *//(^ ^)\\* Sunnie is sooooooo sorry. This ISN'T the last chappie. I really wanted to post (chews on her bubble gum) I'm currently working on the next chapter though, so do not panic!

*sniff* Not very many people reviewed the last chappie. I really want to hit 100 reviews. I've never had a story hit 100 reviews beforeand I'm just 7 reviews short at the moment.

I sketched a really neat picture of Lina Inverse and Gorry (from Slayers) today! I really think it's pretty good! *//(^ ^)\\* I want to show it off once I get a scanner.

(Sunnie dodges things being thrown at her for killing Feirö and Leiraand so suddenly and quickly too!) *sniff* I didn't WANT toI have to though to get to the ending that I am trying to achieve. (Kinda like how George Lucas started in the middle of the Star Wars Series. At the time he didn't know how to begin the storyhe just knew how he wanted to end it. Now he's come up with the beginning -I don't know that for a factthat's just what I think happened.)

Review Thank-yous and Comments:

TnM aka Touya no miko - Thankie! I really do like your story! I'm glad you like mine ^-^ Hee hee. I knew there was someone I was forgeting to put on the story recommendationsbut did you have to be so blunt about it? ;_; *sniffle* Sunnie doesn't want to sound mean or nothingshe just is very very
Naomhee - Hee hee! Thank-you for taking the time to review! I'm glad you like reading it. Tei Hee Hee, my favorite pair is Leira and Feirö ^.^U;;; I don't know what is going to happen with the Ceri+Mikhai thing thoughI've got one idea formingHee Heejust have to keep waiting for Sunnie to write the rest before you find out! ^_~
aznpride - I really don't know if Mahou Ki is Hawaiianit is Japaneese for Magic Spirit though.(Sunnie runs off to find out if Mahou Ki is Hawaiian)
Tomoyo-chan - I knowI really didn't like that part*sniff* My Chibi Cherubz were my creation and drawings. I'm still working on my idea about the Mikhai and Ceri thing.
jadeorchid - I'm glad you liked the Cherubzthey're one of my favorite characters in here. Hee hee. You'll find out if Mikhai died or not.very very very soon too. The truth is that I never told what exactly happened to Mikhai after Sunni ran for safety in the forest.Tei Hee Hee!

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Sunnie's Sorry...no more time for anymore Recommendations, until next update ^-^ Byebye!