Author's Note: So the last chapter was mostly a lot of talking, but it had to be said.  But this chapter gets it all back on track.  I'm back with the suspense and action that I hope you all love.  Just incase you haven't figured it out, I'm desperate for reviews!!! So PLEASE, if you don't mind.  Email what you think or just post a review. Have fun!

Chapter 5 – Dante's Grove (or Old Evil, New Tricks)

            The next morning they started out.  They had packed up some food and tents as well as some medical supplies and set out.  They decided to start off going east.  They traveled around seeing the sights and following any hints they could get on where more Genesis Trees could be found.  About four days into they're journey they came upon a mysterious forest.  It was surrounded by an eerie black fog and a strange dark aura.

            "I think I've heard of this place." Hiro said, "I believe this is a Dante's Grove.  A lot of weird things have been reported around here."

            "Let's check it out," suggested Steph.

            "I don't know," Hiro said unsure, "What do you think Kamui?"

            They looked over to see Kamui grinning awfully weird.  He was just starring into the forest and drooling.

            "Kamui?" Steph asked, "Are you alright?"

            "It's calling for me." He answered.

            "Huh?"

            Suddenly Kamui broke out running into the forest.

            "What the…?" Steph and Hiro said as they ran after him.

            Dodging branches and tree stumps they chased after him but couldn't seem to catch up.

            "I don't think I've ever seen Kamui run this fast." exclaimed Hiro.

            Soon enough Kamui was gone from eyesight and Hiro and Steph stopped to catch their breath.

            "Well… what… now?" Steph said between gasps.

            "I… don't… know." Hiro said with equal exhaustion.

            "What do you think he's after?"

            "I'm not sure, but let's keep going."

            Having rested up, they continued on looking for any tracks or signs that would help them find Kamui.

            "Hey, is that him?" Hiro said pointed ahead.

            Steph followed the finger to see a moving figure in the distance.

            "Can't tell," she answered, "be careful."

            As they got closer they could see that it was Kamui.  He had stopped in front of huge tree.  The tree was dark black with sickly purple and dark red veins running up and down its trunk.

            "Now that's one weird tree," Steph said.

            "It's a Genesis Tree," Jedo told them, "but I'm feeling a bad energy coming from it."

            "Yes, something doesn't seem right about this," added Meta.

            "So if that's a Genesis Tree," Hiro spoke up, "then there is a ra-seru inside right?"

            Suddenly it all clicked in their heads.

            "Kamui!" they shouted, "No!"

            It was too late.  Before they could stop him, Kamui raised his hand to the tree.  A black ball of energy covered over him.  Goosebumps began to form on Steph and Hiro's skin as a chill ran down their spines.  The energy left and Kamui was standing there.

            "Kamui?" Hiro asked.

            He stopped and turned toward them.  A grim smirk crossed his face as he began to laugh.  He raised his hands above his head as a dark orb began to form.

            "What's that?" asked Steph.

            "Quick!" Jedo shouted into their minds, "Run!"

            "What about Kamui?" asked Hiro.

            "Just go!" Meta replied.

            The orb was growing bigger as they started to run.  Kamui's laugh seemed to get louder.  Suddenly, there was a huge explosion.

            "Keep running!" shouted Hiro.

            Steph could feel it getting hot on her back but she kept running as hard as she could.  The blast was right behind them.  They couldn't escape its grasp and soon they flew into the air, riding it out.  Then everything went black.

See you next time for Chapter 6 – Ventures into the Unknown

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