Misguided Bodies

Chapter 10

By

Midnight Siren

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Cye groaned pushing himself up on his hands and knees. He grunted as something flew above him, knocking him down again. His eyes fluttered open finally to find it completely dark. Trying again he stood up, only to have something very cold ram into him and knock him over again. It cried out, it's call echoing in the emptiness.

"Kento?" he called rolling on his back in pain. He heard someone else move, then claws hit the floor. He gulped calling up on his sub armor. He clenched his eyes shut as a gust of wind rushed into him. Shouldn't have come, shouldn't have come, he opened his eyes, realizing what he was saying. If he hadn't came with them…Mia probably wouldn't make it out alive.

"Cye," he opened his eyes hearing Gwen's faint voice not to far off. He reached up feeling her hand with his. "What's in here?"

"I don't know, I can't see at all," Cye whispered back trying to move closer, but he felt something step onto his stomach holding him down. "it's on me,"

"Don't move," Gwen's voice was a little louder now, he could feel her closer. She held his hand tightly, causing them to glow. He could see her face now, she had a cut running across her cheek, but her eyes were wide looking at what ever was holding him down. Looking down he saw a huge fury claw. Finding the face he noticed the dripping fangs be bared at Gwen.

"Get out of here,"

"No…I don't know where to go if I did, I'm staying with you," her voice was barely above a whisper now, and he could tell she was scared. The creature raised it's head, letting out and ear piercing screech. Gwen flinched closing her eyes taking a deep breath.

ARROW SHOCK WAVE

The creature went flying back as the room was lit with blue light from Rowen's sure kill. Gwen wasted no time, she yanked Cye to his feet and over to Rowen. Holding onto Cye tightly he heard the creature started to move around again. The light from Rowen's attack was dimming now and Rowen started to back up.

"There's a path way straight behind you, go," Rowen said shoving them back. Gwen grabbed Rowen's arm too as they took of running. "It's only big enough for one person at a time."

"He's coming, hurry you two go," Gwen shoved Rowen and Cye forward.

"Gwen no, you have to go first," Cye said trying to pull her forward.

"No Cye, Mia and Eveon count on you guys, I can't help her, go!" Cye and Rowen squeezed in right as the creature reached Gwen. Her screams of agony echoed in Cye's ears as he closed his eyes, tears reaching them. We'll get Mia and Eveon back for you, don't worry Gwen, he thought as Rowen and himself moved along the path. A Light up a head started to give them some vision. Soon they came to the opening to a brightly glowing room.

"T-those weren't there earlier…" Rowen looked at the three glass cases floating in mid air. Each lit by a stone, all three glowing bright blue. An invisible barrier protected the stones as lightning flashed around them.

"What's the empty one for?"

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Kento walked around through a completely stone maze. He had ended up at four dead ends, gone in a square 5 times and run into three areas he had to jump over water at. He now was on his way somewhere, where hopefully, he hadn't been. He had heard a scream earlier and was trying to find it. He groaned as he found himself in another dead end.

"Where am I suppose to go?!" he yelled punching the wall, he looked up in surprise as it started to crack in half. He grinned, "well that wasn't so hard now was it!" He covered his eyes as a blinding blue light filled his vision. Looking over into the small pathway he started to go through. Coming out he looked over at the three glass cases that were giving off the light, and an empty one.

"What's the empty one for?" he looked over and grinned.

"Rowen! Cye! What's up?" they looked over at him, looking a little grim but still waved to him. "What are those things?"

"Don't know, Kento don't move….there might be a trap, just stay there," Rowen called over, then looked back at the cases. What ARE they for?

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Ryo and Sage both fell back by the blow they had just taken. Ryo looked up as the two headed dragon look alike started to circle them in the air. He gripped his katanas tightly pushing himself up.

"We have to kill it or get out of here," Sage groaned sitting up on his knees, ready to flee towards a large crack in the wall.

"Our attacks seem useless against it though," Ryo said, also eyeing the crack. "Watch out!" he yelled as the dragon blew fire at them. They rolled away, feet closer to the crack. If they keep this up, they'll run us right into the crack. "Sage use your sure kill, then we'll make a run for it." He nodded and stood up.

THUNDER BOLD CUT

The dragon went flying through the air, as they went running. Sage shoved Ryo into the crack and he squeezed in behind him. They stood there for a minute, breathing heavily as the dragon flapped around aimlessly.

"I wish I hadn't gotten mad at her," Ryo muttered smacking his head against the wall. Sage looked over at him, sadness in his eyes. They all wish they hadn't acted as they had towards Mia. "She's gone because of me."

"No she's not, it's the Dynasty's fault. She went back to the D-mix even after you got mad at her, she would have even if he hadn't gotten mad," Sage said placing a hand on his shoulder. Ryo just looked at him unconvinced.

"We're going to get her back though…lets go," they pushed through the pathway. It was getting lighter and lighter as they came to the opening. They looked across the way to see Kento standing in a crack, Rowen and Cye were to the left of them, all looking up at the three lit up class cases.

"Hey guys!" Sage yelled, getting their attention. They all looked over at them, a slight look of relief on their face. Sage looked behind them, seeing a bright red and orange light coming towards them. Noticing how hot it was, he realized it was fire. "Ryo move!!!!" he pushed Ryo out of the path and they rolled to the side. The fire went fly up and around the cases. They seemed to attract it, causing it to form a ring around them. The others ran over to them helping them up. Cye looked up at the ceiling as a square of it fell down and shattered everywhere.

"Guys…." They all looked up as an large orb started to descend down from the hole. Inside was lit up with dark purple fog. On top of the orb stood Johovan, pride in his eyes.

"Johovan," Kento snapped looking at him. Johovan just laughed kneeling down on the orb and putting his hand flat on it.

"Would you like to see my little pride in joys?" the purple fog started to clear and Ryo's eyes widened. Mia and Eveon were tide together, chained up to the top of the orb. They both were unconscious, heads bowed almost in defeat. "My Master seems to feed well off of these two, even if it's not sexual energy, it's pure and unadulterated. Perfect to raise the spirits of someone…or the ruler of the Dynasty." He grinned down at them, Ryo's eyes glaring at him, full of rage.

"You'll pay for this!" Ryo yelled taking a step toward him. Johovan just laughed, flinging his head back.

"That's what your other friends said….just looked what happened to them," he flung his arm out pointing towards the class cases. The ring of fire was starting to dye down finally and he smirked. Right as the fire completely vanished the chains on Eveon disappeared she fell right through the orb, landing on the floor. Her platinum blond hair spilling around her like death it's self.

"Eveon…" Sage whispered, eyes glued to her as sparkling white light started to surround her. Her body disappeared leaving a glowing blue stone. The last case opened and the stone went flying through the air, resting inside it. It closed and lightning struck inside it. It rose up a bit more with the others; they formed a circle and started to spin. They stopped, then laid down flat. The orb and Johovan disappeared, then reappeared in the middle of the cases.

"What are you going to do with her?!" Rowen yelled breaking the silence as Johovan stepped down onto one of the glass cases. He smirked, but it started to fade as the cases started to flash from bright blue to white.

"What's going on…" he jumped down looking up at the cases. They soon stopped flashing and sent out a blinding white light. Everyone looked away shielding their eyes from the light. Kento was the first to look and he gasped, causing the others to look. The girls stood in thin air all in white kimonos. Their hair had turned to pure white and was let down, swirling around their shoulders.

"I thought they were…." Kento muttered.

"You're dead! You can't do this!" Johovan yelled as the girls placed both hands on the orb.

It became instantly outlined in silver and the chains unwrapped themselves from Mia. She stayed up in the air and her clothes turned silver. They expanded and turned into a white kimono. Her hair was washed over in silver, and piled on top of her head. A gold ribbon held it up with tiny silver bells on the end of it. Gold strands of light started to surround her and became a swirl pattern on the front of her kimono and around the edges of her sleeve. The orb disappeared from around her and the girls slowly lowered their hands, and Mia was lowered to the ground. She stood on the ground, her beautiful green eyes finally opening. A look on anger passed through them as she looked at Johovan.

"Mia…I thought you were…I…" Johovan stuttered as he started towards her. Ryo went to move forward as well but something held him back. Mia smiled at Johovan as he stopped only feet away from her. The other girls landed on the floor in a line behind her. Eveon to the left of her along with Gwen, and Casside and Tess to the right of her.

"You thought you'd won," Mia said as if it was the simplest thing ever. Johovan's eyes widened and he shook his head.

"Never! I was so heart broken that you were gone, Mia you don't understand what those boys did to you," Johovan thrust his hand towards the Ronins, "they were going to leave you in the Dynasty to die." Mia and the girls smiled at him as Eveon, Tess, Gwen and Casside started to fade into a ball of white light. Each one smashed into Mia, who then was outlined with white light.

"Leave me to die huh? Like you did to Tess and Casside…how you had your creature kill Gwen…and how you allowed the Dynasty to suck Eveon dry of her energy?" Mia's smile had disappeared and she cupped her hands as if holding something out to him. A white and silver outlined ball of light started to grow in her hands. "The same way you were going to let me die." Johovan started to back up as the light got stronger and stronger.

"Mia I can explain…"

"No," crystal tears started to fill her eyes, "this needs no explaining Johovan…this….this is for my friends," the white light let loose, consuming him and his cries of agony. Once again the guy's vision was filled with white light, and when it cleared they looked over at Mia. She was kneeling down on the floor holding a crystal ball in her hands. Looking at it tears started to fall down her cheeks. "Rest in peace girls, my friends." With that she smashed it against the ground and it shattered into a million pieces.

"Mia…" she looked over as Kento called her name. He smiled at her, running over and scooping her up in his arms in a big bear hug. "We've missed you." She hugged him back just as tightly, if possible resting her forehead in the crook of his neck. Kento released her, his eyes full of joy as Cye came up, tears were in his eyes. Both of joy and sadness. Mia hugged him and he sagged in her arms, sobbing for the loss of Gwen.

"Shh Cye, she'll always be with you," Mia whispered closing her eyes as another tear rolled down her pale cheek. Cye pulled back holding onto her hands tightly.

"I'm glad you're back Mia," he whispered as Rowen hugged her tightly. She hugged him back, their hug was quick and short. Sage just stood there for a while staring at her. Their eyes met, held each other for a minute then he embraced her tightly. Pulling back he ran his thumb over her cheek wiping away the tears.

"They loved you Mia…they really did," she nodded as the guys parted as Ryo walked up. He stopped a good 5 feet away from her, eyes glued to hers. Mia looked at him, his harsh tone from the first night at the club coming back to her. The way he looked slumped on the ground outside, the way he called for her, the way he looked so dead in the bed, the hurt and anger she felt with herself for leaving him that night came back to her. New tears filled her eyes and she gave her head a soft shake.

"I'm so sorry Ryo," she barely managed out looking deep into his eyes. Tears were in his eyes now, and he said nothing. He reached for her hand, as soon as their skin touched she started to fade. Wide eyed he looked at her, lips quivering and eyes full of sorrow. "I'm so sorry,"

"Mia…I…" before he could do or say anything she was gone with a flash of white light. "love you," he whispered looking down at his hand. The feel of her cold skin on his made his skin crawl. She always used to be so warm, but she was deathly cold. She was dead. "You will pay for this….I swear it."

As the words left his lips a void opened up where the orb that held her once floated.