Authors note: Hehe glad you all liked the last chapter (and the cliff
hanger). Well heres chapter 10... enjoy!
CHAPTER 10
"Zero?!" Orihime asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I don't go by that name anymore." Zero answered, "Just call me by my real name Ori."
"All right Zack. Please tell us what your doing here."
"I came to help."
"Bull!" Izumi stated, "How do we know your not working for the ShadowStalkers!"
"Im not." Zack said calmly.
"Yeah, according to you!" Izumi continued, "But how do WE know?"
Zack frowned, "Because they tried to do to me what they did to..." He stopped, "I don't have time for this. If you want my help, I'll give it. If you don't, I'll leave."
Orihime shook her head, "No. We need all the help we can get at this point."
"Yeah." Bit stated, "And remember, he did take out Gabrielle before."
"Fine." Izumi said, crossing her arms in front of her.
"So you knew that the system was here?" Orihime asked Zack.
"Yes. The riddle was quite easy to figure out."
Orihime frowned, "Then grace us with your answer."
Zack recited the poem again:
The eyes that are ever watchful, stay awake through the night, As they watch the stars fade and die, waiting for a brand new light.
The dreams that are ever present, are the wings that guide the night, They soar above the highest clouds, searching for an eternal light.
The one that is ever hopeful, is bound to the wings of the night, As he looks for the dawn of another day, waiting for blossoms of the coming light.
To the one who looks for the future, watch the eyes that search the night, as they glide above the hidden roses, you shall find the eluded light.
"It's describing a dragon. The dragon on the fountain in town square to be exact. If any of you noticed, it has glass eyes that are always open, aiming toward the eastern stars. It also aims toward the east for another reason." Zack explained, "Any one care to guess why?"
"The sun?" Ryuji asked.
"That's right." Zack explained, "The poem constantly talks about dawn, and light. Tyra, you should have noticed something that goes along with these two lines: waiting for blossoms of the coming light--and--as they glide above the hidden roses."
"The flowers in town square!" Tyra stated, "I watched a boy get caught up in one of the bushes today."
"And did you care to notice which side of the square the roses were planted on?"
Tyra slapped her head, "Awww man the answer was right in front of my eyes! They were planted on the eastern side."
Zack nodded, "Listen everyone. I have a plan to save Rain."
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Rain closed her eyes tightly, trying to stop the tears that were seeping from them. She tried to block what she had just seen from her head, but was unsuccessful, the images were burned forever in her mind. She collapsed onto her knees, 'I finally found him' she thought 'but I would have rather searched forever then see him like that'
"I see you like this one." Luke said too kindly as he kneeled down behind her.
Rains eyes snapped open, pain and anger burning deep within them. She then noticed a piece of the stone floor that was chipped. Picking up the small pieces silently and cautiously, she placed them quickly between her fingers. She clenched a fist in her right hand, her knuckles turning almost completely white compared to her already pail skin, so white that they matched her dress. She screamed as she swung her fist around, coming in complete contact with her fathers old friend.
Luke, completely caught off guard by the sudden outburst, jerked backwards as he felt the young 15 year olds anger released upon his face. The shards of stone buried themselves deep within the mans face, opening some rather large gashes across the his right eye and cheek. He brought a hand up to his eye, feeling the warm blood seep. His face changed from a king gentle look, to a look of pure shock, then pure anger and rage.
Rain jumped up and began to run as fast as she could, hoping by some miracle she could get away. She suddenly gasped in pain as Luke grabbed her long silver hair, yanking her back down to him. She struggled only for a few seconds, then stopped, realizing that she wasn't getting away.
"That was a very bad thing you just did child!" Luke yelled, yanking harder on Rains hair, "If you were not Koh's daughter, I would kill you."
Rain winced as he yanked harder. She almost screamed out when he pulled even harder, but managed to keep control. She looked at his bloody pain filled face.... his enraged eyes... his hatred... and she smiled, she actually smiled.
"You... you..." Rain stated as Luke continuously pulled, "don't know how... how much pain in is... to go through what I and my friends... have..." She gasped, "It's good to see pain on somebody's face that... I hate for once."
Luke became even more mad. He stood up, dragging Rain with him, and brought back his arm. He swung it at Rains face, slapping her hard on the side of her face. She cursed, and fell to her knees as he released her hair.
"Hiro!" Luke yelled. Several seconds later the young man who had been guarding the stairs entered, He saluted at Luke and gave a quick glance in Rains direction, "Yes sir?"
"Take her back to her room. I will be there to... talk to her before sunrise." Luke commanded.
"Yes sir." The man, Hiro, stated, helping Rain to her feet. She spat on the floor in front of Luke, but went quietly along, back to her room.
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"That's the plan." Zack stated, after he had finished his explanation. The plan made sense, and it was quite simple. All they had to do was wait for The ShadowStalkers to bring Rain to them. After all, they needed to come to Saurian City to get the system... it was your basic wait and ambush plan.
"All right, since it's already almost morning, lets go get situated." Ryuji said, everyone nodded as they headed to the town square. They were to hide in pairs of two. Everyone would wear a headset, so everyone could talk, or report to the others.
Orihime and Jemie hid on a rather large branch of a tree, completely looking over everyone else. They were a little high up, but at least the could see everything. Orihime shivered slightly in the cold air.
"You cold?" Jemie asked, taking off his jacket.
"Im all right." Jemie shook his head and placed the jacket on Orihime, causing her to blush slightly. She looked around to hide her face. She could see almost everyone from her position. She watched as the other groups, most of them couples, went along with the passing time.
Tyra and Leon were behind some rose bushes. Leon picked a rose, and handed it to Tyra, grinning slightly. She excepted and gave a small giggle, and causing him to grin more broadly, "Thank you Leon."
Leon smiled, "Your welcome."
Lavender and Goji were inside some bushes on the other side of the square. They sat talking about their zoids. Lavender suddenly saw a spider and gasped, obviously terrified. Goji gave a slight smile, barley noticeable, as he picked up the arachnid and placed it on a flower to his left. Lavender thanked him with a peck on the cheek.
Brad sat back to back with Naomi, hidden in the shadows of a tall tree. The sat, quietly talking about things. Their headsets were on the ground at their sides. Brad bent over and kissed Naomi, thinking he was hidden by the shadows. The sniper didn't argue, but gave into the kiss. They then began to make out on the spot.
Meanwhile, Izumi, Rei, Ryuji and Zero sat on the roof of a nearby building, hidden from even Orihimes sight. They had their microphones turned off. They were laughing and snickering their heads off.
"They...." Izumi laughed, "They don't know..." She began laughing even harder as she and the other three heard a groan coming from Brad on their headphones.
"That they all.." Rei continued, holding his gut, "Still have their microphones turned on!"
Ryuji sat, his back against a chimney, roaring with laughter, "None of them..." He paused for a minuet holding his breath, listening to Naomi, he suddenly burst out laughing, "Have their headphones on..."
Zero stood on the corner of the roof, holding in the urge to laugh as loudly as possible. He sat listening intently to all the different couples, and their escapades.
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Rain stared out her window at the stars, deep in thought. She had been forced to change dresses, seeing as though she had gotten Luke's blood on the last one. This dress was the same color, but was shorter cut. For some strange reason, Luke wanted Rain's dress to be perfect. The door to her room opened, and in walked the guard from earlier, Hiro. He was carrying a tray of food.
"Miss Rain?" Hiro said, "Sir Luke wishes you to eat before we leave." He set the tray on the table.
"What's your name again?" Rain asked, turning to face the young guard.
"Umm Lieutenant Hiro Solehart." He answered, "I've been given specific orders to supply you with anything you may need before we head out. Please do not hesitate to ask."
"Lieutenant huh?" Rain sneered, "Let me guess, you got promoted to Lutenant just because you found me... am I right?"
"Uhh, yes Miss Rain." Hiro stated.
Rain sighed and shook her head, "Take the food back... Im not hungry. Especially if it's from Luke."
"Im sorry to hear that Miss Rain." Hiro stated, "I myself have had the privilege of trying the cooks food, it is very delicious,"
"It may be... but it's from Luke." Rain stated.
"Sir Luke only wishes you not to be hungry." Hiro answered.
"Luke only wishes to use people." Rain stated angrily, "He is a sick minded basterd who wants to be his own little God of his own little world. He uses people to his advantage. He's a sick freak, that's all."
Hiro stood, dumbfounded by Rains harsh words. He saluted, picked up the tray, and left, deep in thought about what Rain had said.
~~~~~~~End of Chapter 10.~~~~~~~
Authors note: Sorry for the long delay people. Schools been harsh lately and homecoming is coming up soon so I've been really busy... plus whenever I finish writing a damn chapter the dumb computer freezes before I can save. Oh well. Hope you liked it!
CHAPTER 10
"Zero?!" Orihime asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I don't go by that name anymore." Zero answered, "Just call me by my real name Ori."
"All right Zack. Please tell us what your doing here."
"I came to help."
"Bull!" Izumi stated, "How do we know your not working for the ShadowStalkers!"
"Im not." Zack said calmly.
"Yeah, according to you!" Izumi continued, "But how do WE know?"
Zack frowned, "Because they tried to do to me what they did to..." He stopped, "I don't have time for this. If you want my help, I'll give it. If you don't, I'll leave."
Orihime shook her head, "No. We need all the help we can get at this point."
"Yeah." Bit stated, "And remember, he did take out Gabrielle before."
"Fine." Izumi said, crossing her arms in front of her.
"So you knew that the system was here?" Orihime asked Zack.
"Yes. The riddle was quite easy to figure out."
Orihime frowned, "Then grace us with your answer."
Zack recited the poem again:
The eyes that are ever watchful, stay awake through the night, As they watch the stars fade and die, waiting for a brand new light.
The dreams that are ever present, are the wings that guide the night, They soar above the highest clouds, searching for an eternal light.
The one that is ever hopeful, is bound to the wings of the night, As he looks for the dawn of another day, waiting for blossoms of the coming light.
To the one who looks for the future, watch the eyes that search the night, as they glide above the hidden roses, you shall find the eluded light.
"It's describing a dragon. The dragon on the fountain in town square to be exact. If any of you noticed, it has glass eyes that are always open, aiming toward the eastern stars. It also aims toward the east for another reason." Zack explained, "Any one care to guess why?"
"The sun?" Ryuji asked.
"That's right." Zack explained, "The poem constantly talks about dawn, and light. Tyra, you should have noticed something that goes along with these two lines: waiting for blossoms of the coming light--and--as they glide above the hidden roses."
"The flowers in town square!" Tyra stated, "I watched a boy get caught up in one of the bushes today."
"And did you care to notice which side of the square the roses were planted on?"
Tyra slapped her head, "Awww man the answer was right in front of my eyes! They were planted on the eastern side."
Zack nodded, "Listen everyone. I have a plan to save Rain."
*****************************
Rain closed her eyes tightly, trying to stop the tears that were seeping from them. She tried to block what she had just seen from her head, but was unsuccessful, the images were burned forever in her mind. She collapsed onto her knees, 'I finally found him' she thought 'but I would have rather searched forever then see him like that'
"I see you like this one." Luke said too kindly as he kneeled down behind her.
Rains eyes snapped open, pain and anger burning deep within them. She then noticed a piece of the stone floor that was chipped. Picking up the small pieces silently and cautiously, she placed them quickly between her fingers. She clenched a fist in her right hand, her knuckles turning almost completely white compared to her already pail skin, so white that they matched her dress. She screamed as she swung her fist around, coming in complete contact with her fathers old friend.
Luke, completely caught off guard by the sudden outburst, jerked backwards as he felt the young 15 year olds anger released upon his face. The shards of stone buried themselves deep within the mans face, opening some rather large gashes across the his right eye and cheek. He brought a hand up to his eye, feeling the warm blood seep. His face changed from a king gentle look, to a look of pure shock, then pure anger and rage.
Rain jumped up and began to run as fast as she could, hoping by some miracle she could get away. She suddenly gasped in pain as Luke grabbed her long silver hair, yanking her back down to him. She struggled only for a few seconds, then stopped, realizing that she wasn't getting away.
"That was a very bad thing you just did child!" Luke yelled, yanking harder on Rains hair, "If you were not Koh's daughter, I would kill you."
Rain winced as he yanked harder. She almost screamed out when he pulled even harder, but managed to keep control. She looked at his bloody pain filled face.... his enraged eyes... his hatred... and she smiled, she actually smiled.
"You... you..." Rain stated as Luke continuously pulled, "don't know how... how much pain in is... to go through what I and my friends... have..." She gasped, "It's good to see pain on somebody's face that... I hate for once."
Luke became even more mad. He stood up, dragging Rain with him, and brought back his arm. He swung it at Rains face, slapping her hard on the side of her face. She cursed, and fell to her knees as he released her hair.
"Hiro!" Luke yelled. Several seconds later the young man who had been guarding the stairs entered, He saluted at Luke and gave a quick glance in Rains direction, "Yes sir?"
"Take her back to her room. I will be there to... talk to her before sunrise." Luke commanded.
"Yes sir." The man, Hiro, stated, helping Rain to her feet. She spat on the floor in front of Luke, but went quietly along, back to her room.
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"That's the plan." Zack stated, after he had finished his explanation. The plan made sense, and it was quite simple. All they had to do was wait for The ShadowStalkers to bring Rain to them. After all, they needed to come to Saurian City to get the system... it was your basic wait and ambush plan.
"All right, since it's already almost morning, lets go get situated." Ryuji said, everyone nodded as they headed to the town square. They were to hide in pairs of two. Everyone would wear a headset, so everyone could talk, or report to the others.
Orihime and Jemie hid on a rather large branch of a tree, completely looking over everyone else. They were a little high up, but at least the could see everything. Orihime shivered slightly in the cold air.
"You cold?" Jemie asked, taking off his jacket.
"Im all right." Jemie shook his head and placed the jacket on Orihime, causing her to blush slightly. She looked around to hide her face. She could see almost everyone from her position. She watched as the other groups, most of them couples, went along with the passing time.
Tyra and Leon were behind some rose bushes. Leon picked a rose, and handed it to Tyra, grinning slightly. She excepted and gave a small giggle, and causing him to grin more broadly, "Thank you Leon."
Leon smiled, "Your welcome."
Lavender and Goji were inside some bushes on the other side of the square. They sat talking about their zoids. Lavender suddenly saw a spider and gasped, obviously terrified. Goji gave a slight smile, barley noticeable, as he picked up the arachnid and placed it on a flower to his left. Lavender thanked him with a peck on the cheek.
Brad sat back to back with Naomi, hidden in the shadows of a tall tree. The sat, quietly talking about things. Their headsets were on the ground at their sides. Brad bent over and kissed Naomi, thinking he was hidden by the shadows. The sniper didn't argue, but gave into the kiss. They then began to make out on the spot.
Meanwhile, Izumi, Rei, Ryuji and Zero sat on the roof of a nearby building, hidden from even Orihimes sight. They had their microphones turned off. They were laughing and snickering their heads off.
"They...." Izumi laughed, "They don't know..." She began laughing even harder as she and the other three heard a groan coming from Brad on their headphones.
"That they all.." Rei continued, holding his gut, "Still have their microphones turned on!"
Ryuji sat, his back against a chimney, roaring with laughter, "None of them..." He paused for a minuet holding his breath, listening to Naomi, he suddenly burst out laughing, "Have their headphones on..."
Zero stood on the corner of the roof, holding in the urge to laugh as loudly as possible. He sat listening intently to all the different couples, and their escapades.
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Rain stared out her window at the stars, deep in thought. She had been forced to change dresses, seeing as though she had gotten Luke's blood on the last one. This dress was the same color, but was shorter cut. For some strange reason, Luke wanted Rain's dress to be perfect. The door to her room opened, and in walked the guard from earlier, Hiro. He was carrying a tray of food.
"Miss Rain?" Hiro said, "Sir Luke wishes you to eat before we leave." He set the tray on the table.
"What's your name again?" Rain asked, turning to face the young guard.
"Umm Lieutenant Hiro Solehart." He answered, "I've been given specific orders to supply you with anything you may need before we head out. Please do not hesitate to ask."
"Lieutenant huh?" Rain sneered, "Let me guess, you got promoted to Lutenant just because you found me... am I right?"
"Uhh, yes Miss Rain." Hiro stated.
Rain sighed and shook her head, "Take the food back... Im not hungry. Especially if it's from Luke."
"Im sorry to hear that Miss Rain." Hiro stated, "I myself have had the privilege of trying the cooks food, it is very delicious,"
"It may be... but it's from Luke." Rain stated.
"Sir Luke only wishes you not to be hungry." Hiro answered.
"Luke only wishes to use people." Rain stated angrily, "He is a sick minded basterd who wants to be his own little God of his own little world. He uses people to his advantage. He's a sick freak, that's all."
Hiro stood, dumbfounded by Rains harsh words. He saluted, picked up the tray, and left, deep in thought about what Rain had said.
~~~~~~~End of Chapter 10.~~~~~~~
Authors note: Sorry for the long delay people. Schools been harsh lately and homecoming is coming up soon so I've been really busy... plus whenever I finish writing a damn chapter the dumb computer freezes before I can save. Oh well. Hope you liked it!