Wow, how long has it been? I remember when I first started this I said I would only continue writing if I got reviews. And just yesterday my friend reminded me that I even wrote this! Lol. If I get more reviews I will keep on adding chapters. I have an idea where I'm going with this fic but I haven't written past about 3 or 4 chapters. Well, here is chapter 2, finally and thanks so much to those who have reviewed!

Also, I realized I never put what Saori and Laika looked like. So I'll be adding details about that. Also, I'm doing my best to write about the festival of wind, so please no flames. Thanks.

~* The Festival *~

"What do you mean she ran off?" yelled Tiara at the small creature in front of her.

"I chased after her but she got mad and ran off. she is fast you know."

"Jopolo, I need you to watch her, I'm worried! It is very dangerous out there, especially right before festival time, and she practically chases danger!" Tiara said as she paced back and forth around the room.

"I know, it sounds a lot like you as a child."

"How would you know? Have you been talking to Kagetsu again?" she finally sat down after her pacing and stared at the floor. "Jopolo, I don't want her getting hurt. She is too much like I was, and that's why I worry."

"You're right, she is just like you, she is strong Tiara, she can take care of herself. You better get ready for the festival"

"Right... thank you old friend."



A while later Saori and Laika finally met up with their parents, just in time for festival. This was the first time the girls would be allowed to attend so they both were looking forward to it.

"Eww, it's the pet?" Saori said as she scrunched up her nose.

"Kagetsu, you really should try to teach your daughter some manners." Jopolo commented while he jumped on his shoulder.

"I've tried, but she takes after her mother, very stubborn."

"Shh! It's starting!"

Saori watched in amazement as a dragon interrupted the dance. She gasped when she saw the lone figure with a sword. It was enchanting, the perfect swordplay, the technique of fighting. Saori was grinning ear to ear with excitement. Then the monster fell and the applause began as Tiara pulled off the mask to reveal herself. Saori was in shock at how amazing of a fighter her mother was, even if it was just a show.

"Wow, that was amazing!" Saori squealed.

"It sure was." Jopolo replied.

"Saori!!" Laika yelled as she ran to her friend.

"Laika!" Saori yelled as she hugged her.

"Hello Kagetsu", said Lena.

"Lena, Leon, its good to see you again."

"Why don't we all go for a walk, its been awhile and I want to know how miss Tiara is." said Leon.

"Alright, lets find Tiara then go." Kagetsu replied.

The group walked around for about an hour before they went their separate ways. It was late and now everyone in the guardian world was asleep except for two young girls, and an unknown creature.

Saori looked herself over in the mirror, admiring her new suit. She wore a black tube top and skirt decorated with fire, boots with red laces, and fingerless gloves to her elbow. She sighed, thinking how mad her mother would be when she found out, but none-the-less, this was something Saori had to prove, to her mother, her father, and herself. She grabbed her favorite dagger and put it in the side of her boot, concealing it. She softly whispered 'Goodbye mother. father...' then climbed out of her window, and headed to the forest.

She stood by the lake looking at her reflection in the water. Her red hair was put up into two ponytails in the back of her head while lose strands swayed gently in the wind. Her deep green eyes looked back at her while she waited.

"Saori, sorry I'm late, I fell asleep." Laika said as she ran to her friend.

Saori looked at Laika who was also wearing a new suit. Laika wore a green and black mini-dress, green wrist-cuffs, and black boots. Her brown hair swayed as she breathed heavily from running and her dark purple eyes looked back.

"It's about time Laika, but whatever, lets get ready. Now remember, we have to concentrate or we could end up anywhere. We have practiced teleporting to other places in this world, now we try another world. Are you ready?"

"Yes, wait, what was that??" Laika said as she looked around.

Saori looked around, hearing the noise as well, her eyes were not completely adjusted to the darkness but she soon saw a figure a few yards away.

"Who are you and what the hell do you want?" Saori asked, preparing to defend herself if necessary.

The figure wore all black and a black cloak. He pulled out a sword before he spoke. "My name is Kalibos, and I am here to kill the shamanic princess, Saori."