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about is FOOD?!
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" Naia!!!" Rei yelled and a moment later, the explosion send everybody backwards, especially the people on the ground. Yells came as they were flipped into the air and shoved into the nearest hill.
" NO!!!" Robert yelled, covering his face with his right hand from the explosion. Please don't let us loose another one."
The blast dissolved, making sure no motion was made. Even the battle froze as the angels and the demons needed to regain themselves from the shock.
" It…can't be," Oliver opened one of his eyes as he slowly dragged himself up to his feet. NAIA!!!" He yelled into the smoke where the explosion took place. No answer came. He tried again, putting all his energy into the shout. Still nothing…
" Please no…" Mariah stood up also. She looked in the cliff's direction, hoping to at least pick up some kind of signal, like a sneeze, a yell, ANYTHING as long as they knew she was okay. The silence didn't give her such a blessing.
Then another blow of a sword interrupted the moment as the fight resumed all over again. Rei swept himself down on the ground while Kai stared after him.
" Awww, what a shame, what a shame," Sander mocked him as he avoided Kai's blow. You know, she didn't seem half the amateur that angel prince is!" That angered Kai like hell. He raised his fist and aimed it at Sander's face. The other saw that coming, so he dodged easily.
But that was only half of Kai's plan. While Sander was busy avoiding the punch, he quickly slashed the boy in the chest.
" ARGH!!!" Sander scrunched his face in pain, placing his hand on his bleeding chest, glaring angrily at Kai at the same time. Why you…" Then he advanced. Swinging his sword in all directions, he aimed to place it right into Kai's stomach. But Kai wasn't about to let that happen either. He ducked under the blow and hit Sander from below in the stomach, quickly flying up so Sander won't have time to attack him. Rage still shone in the blue-haired demon's eyes and he was willing to take it all out.
Sander held his stomach as he began to couth. Some blood came out of his mouth as he wiped it away and once again stared furiously at his opponent. Kai just glared emotionlessly back at him.
" Never call Rei an amateur," Kai hissed at him. Sander straitened up and a smirk rose on his face.
" So that's it," he said in a teasing tone, twirling around his sword. Kai, I had no idea you could have those kinds of feelings for anyone, let alone an angel. Tisk, tisk, what WILL your grandfather say."
" I don't give a damn of what my grandfather thinks," Kai replied quickly. And I don't have those things you call feelings of love for anybody but my sister, but thanks to that bastard Voltaire she's gone…and none of this would have happened if it haven't been for YOU!!!" Kai knew what he said about liking somebody wasn't true, but he couldn't show that to someone as bad as Sander was. His opponent sneered again, as if reading his thoughts, but then attacked as their battle continued…
On the ground, the red-haired teen was staring at the smoke also.
If you're really whom I think you are, then reveal yourself, he thought, brushing a strand of crimson hair out of his face…
~Rei's POV~
Naia, please be alive! I neared the smoke and noticed that everybody who was on the ground nearing the place also. Just before I landed on the ground, a bright light shone from the spot where the blast hit Naia.
" What?" I barely heard Kai say from above. The flashing beam kept getting stronger and stronger. I had to cover my face with my hand to keep from going BLIND!!!
" Wha…wha…what's happening?" Max yelled and at that very moment…
~Normal POV~
" AHHHH!!!!" everybody on the ground yelled as they once again were scattered a few meters back. The wind in this explosion was way stronger that in the last on. The whole world seemed to have been covered with light…
" So, you finally decided," the red-haired stranger chuckled slightly to himself. Now lets see if you're all they claim to be…" He didn't stumble backwards when the light exploded, keeping a cool face on.
Rei's grandfather's eyes opened wider as he tried to sense the energy coming from that light. It can't be, he thought, staring into his signals closer. Could it be…her? Could she be still…alive?
" Huh?" the smoke began to clear, but something light shone in the middle of it. Rei tried to get a closer look, but he was stopped by the sudden shock of the new sight.
" Wha…" he stumbled over his words…
~Rei's POV~
" She's…alive," I stared in shock as Naia stood on the ground. Or rather, FLOATED above the ground. Her body was surrounded by some kind of a silvery glow as she hung in the midair, seeming completely unharmed by the blast. I watched her face, but it didn't seem to give out the slightest hint of surprise or horror or confusion.
It's as if Naia knew this was going to happen…
~Naia's POV~
Well, there's no use hiding it now, I guess. Even if I put myself back on the ground, they would know something isn't right…
Only one option left…
~Normal POV~
Rei's grandfather stared at Naia in shock, as suddenly not only her form began to glow but also her body.
The girl closed her eyes and put her hands together, chanting something that slightly gave off echoes. With every second she chanted faster and faster, until…
" Whaaaaa!!!!" Mariah was trying to run up to Naia, but was pushed up and fell back down as another strange white beam shot up out of nowhere on Naia's body. It reflected some light on Rei's confused face as he slowly dissented to get a closer look. Some kind of a barrier covered Naia and even though he couldn't see her, Rei sensed that something was going on in there.
" Satai…ja!" his friend's voice came out of the beam and it suddenly split in two, revealing…
~Rei's POV~
Is that Naia?!
I stared in amazement as she set herself on the ground. Only this time, she
looked…different. The bands holding her hair into two ponytails were gone,
letting them fall freely behind her. She now wore a knee-length skirt with some
kind of a strange top that had trimming flowing freely out of the middle. But
what impressed and shocked me most was when she put up her hand and a staff
appeared in it…with all her clothes being completely white!!!
" It can't be…" I heard my
grandfather say from under me and landed beside him to find a look of surprise
clouding his expression. Naia just
looked in our direction, smiling shortly.
" Wha…" I still couldn't believe this…I knew Naia was somehow different, but I never knew THAT different. I believe that Tyson's jaw dropped opened as he, too, was stunned.
" And I though we just came from another planet!" he said. Who is Naia really?" Before anybody could reply, she took off the ground, landing right in the middle of all of us. White…ANGEL wings graced her back as she faced…my grandfather?
" Long time no see," she said slowly. I was about to ask what this was about; when I noticed my grandfather was taking steps back from time to time.
" But, how can that be…" he asked Naia, who gave him a confused stare. You're…you're dead!" Everybody gasped as we all stood still as statues, all except our eyes, which were now on the figure in the middle. My head spun fast, frantically trying to consume all about what just happened. Wait a minute, how can Naia be dead if she's RIGHT HERE?!
" So I am," Naia replied like it was NO BIG DEAL! Didn't you miss me?" I knew she was asking my grandfather, but I decided to try questions first.
" Naia, what's going on?" I asked, taking a few more steps towards her. What do you mean you're dead." I nearly chocked as Naia suddenly appeared next to me, placing her hand on my shoulder. My throat went dry, seeing as her hand no longer felt ward, but cold and lifeless.
" I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner," she said, looking strait into my face. But I couldn't until the time was right. My real name is Naiana; I just shortened my false name to disguise myself. And yes, I am dead, as your grandfather will tell you Rei!" Her voice was soft and whispery, like she was somewhere far away. Yet she was right next to me. Weird…I turned to my grandfather for an answer.
" Do you know about this, Grandfather?" I asked. It took a moment for my elder to come to his senses, but then he knobbed and I began waiting for an explanation.
" I didn't know this was possible…" he began, straightening himself up the best he could. You see Rei, Naiana here is actually…how should I say this, related to you. Though I never thought she'd be back…from the dead. I only knew her at the beginning for a tenth of my life as this…" Tyson cut in.
" Wait a minute," he said, coming up to my grandfather. Are you telling me that you knew her since childhood?"
" Precisely," my elder remarked and turned to me. Rei, do you remember that picture I have of my family when I was little?" My mind visited his room, trying to remember the old black and white photograph. I remembered there were four people, a woman with blonde hair, a man with brown hair, my grandfather and…
" I see you caught my point," my grandparent saw the utter surprise on my face. Rei, Naiana here…is my sister…"
~Kai's POV~
Hmm, the best place to get this fool is probably…what the hell? Something bright came from below us and I saw another girl floating in the air. She gives off a familiar signal…but why? Do I know her?
" Huh?" I realized that that was none other that that obnoxious girl Naia. Sander took one look at my face and also looked down. Perfect!
" And this is what happens when you let something distract you for too long!!!" I slid behind him and hit him on the back on the head with my sword. He quickly turned to me, one of his eyes closed as he ran his hand through his hair to reveal red stains on his sickly-yellow hair. Heh, tough luck, huh Sander.
" You're…" he began in a low voice. One dead demon." Was that supposed to scare me? You'd think he would know he needs to do better than that…
He's way too slow, I noticed something else as I dodged another one of his blows. He may have strength, but his agility is weak and if he doesn't have that, he'll never get to me.
" Your only weakness is your speed," I felt more confidence rise in me. That'll be your downfall and then you'll be exposed for the traitor you are…"
~Rei's POV~
…….if there's anything I learned right now it's not to judge a book by its cover. Naia is my…
" No…way!" Max said, staring bewildered first at the transformed Naia, then at my grandfather. Naia is Rei's…" Tyson's jaw dropped even more as he looked over the facts. Naia just giggled.
" Yes, Rei, I'm your great-aunt," she said, gripping my shoulder tighter to wake me up from my trance. But it was WAY too much to believe. Naia…over a HUNDRED YEARS OLD?!!!! My AUNT?! Could things get any WEIRDER?!
" But…but…but…" I stumbled over my words as I looked at her. But…but…but HOW? How come are you dead?"
" It's easy actually," Naia replied, loosening her hold on my shoulder. I died when I was fifteen, as my brother here could explain. All you need to know is that when I died, I wished I could protect the future generations of my family. My wish came true and god granted me life as a spirit. I looked after your father like this, but…" I remembered my father. Didn't he…
" Believe me, it's not as easy being a ghost as you think," I saw a tear slide quickly down Naia's check. I tried to help him, I really did, but…the explosion came too quick. I wanted to get him out, believe me Rei, I treasured our friendship like I do yours and mine. But being in front of you right now… doesn't mean I stay solid…all the time." I listened to that all quietly as she finally sighted, waiting for a reply from me. My thoughts didn't come back until a second later, but I said the first thing that came into my mind…
" Please help us stop this war," I blurted out in a low voice. Naia just smiled softer and knobbed.
" Will too," she said. But that doesn't mean that you don't play a big part in this also!" She flew up on her wings and landed on top of the same cliff she was blasted at before. We all stared at her, waiting anxiously to see what she does next. Raising her free hand in the air, I noticed she was holding something that gleamed in the sunrise. It was a…
" Sylvarian, come out!" she yelled and I was finally sure that what she was holding was a bey blade. I never knew Naia bladed also. And…who's Sylvarian?
My second question was quickly answered as light shone from the top of Naia's blade and something silver began emerging from it.
" Wow, it's huge!" Tyson exclaimed, staring right at a large bird that was now facing us. It reminded me of a falcon somehow! It's wings were enough to carry about thirty demons all together, not to mention a few angels as an extra. A yellowish glow seemed to be coming from the massive creature as Naia hopped on it and raised her staff into the air.
" It's time to fight!" she yelled and everybody looked at her. To my surprise, something glowed in my pocket and I reached to take out my Drigger growing. Then, without any warning, the white tiger immerged from the top. He poodle stood next to me as I noticed all the bit beats were coming out. Even Dralunara sadly dragged itself out of Korea's pocketed bey blade…
~Kai's POV~
Hmm....Dranzer seems restless. I quickly took the blade out my pocket while fighting off that angry fool Sander. I watched as my phoenix emerged from my bey blade and looked at me with an asking look? While Sander took his time gaping at my bit beast, I finally realized what it wanted when I looked below to see all the other bit beasts out. Smirking slightly, I gave it a sign "go on" and watched it fly down slowly, looking at me one more time.
I took my time also as I looked to see Naia with…what the hell is she doing?!
" Hey, Kai, don't get too distracted…yourself!!!" a fist landed in my face and I flew backwards, experiencing pain. Feeling my rage rise, I looked at Sander. I can't say I like pain…only when somebody like him experiences it.
" You'll pay for that," I hissed at him. The bastard just laughed quietly, muttering something under his breath.
" I didn't plan to get rib of you this way…" he said, raising his sword to his face. But I guess I have no other choice now…die, KAI!!!" I saw this one coming. My hand quickly deflected the dull edge of the sword as I free-chopped him, deciding I should take care of him later. Right now, I needed to know what the freak was happening…
~Rei's POV~
Huh, Kai? I saw the demon land next to me as he watched curiously what was going on. His Dranzer joined Dralunara as it seemed to try and comfort the smaller bird, which was probably upset because of Korea.
" I see there's a bit beast convention in town," Kai stood next to me as he looked at all the creatures. Do you mind explaining?" I sighted. I guess Kai never changes. At least he seems calmer a bit…
" Ah, Kai, just the person I wanted to see," Naia suddenly walked up to us, making Kai snort in response as he watched her.
" What do you want?" he asked.
" The question is not what I want, it's whether YOU want what I have to offer, Kai Hiwatari," Naia didn't seem to notice the pain or the anger in his voice. The demon didn't reply, but I could tell he was waiting to hear her offer.
" I see I caught your attention," Naia knobbed approvingly. I know you miss your sister, Kai, as well as I do, so I want to make you a deal. I could make her alive among the ghosts with only thing to worry about…she can't see you all the time." It was clear that Kai was definitely interested as I watched his face get all thoughtful and stuff. His answer was exactly what I expected it to be…
" Okay, I'm in," Kai said smugly. But tell me, will she…" I felt sadness arise in his voice once more "…be the same as always? And, how often will I get to see Korea?"
" Yes, she will be like always, except the fact that she'll be a solid ghost," Naia replied. And she'll probably visit you four times a week. Well, are you willing to do it?"
" Yes," Kai replied. Naia knobbed and bend over Korea's body. She quickly picked her up and Korea started to…DISSAPEAR?! Kai was next to Naia in a nick of time, getting ever angrier.
" What are you doing?!" he asked roughly, making Naia turn to him in surprise. I asked you to bring her back not to make her disappear!" Naia shook her head to say that he misunderstood her.
" I'm putting Korea up for ghost making," she said. The process will take a day or two, but she'll be fine later on." Kai retreated, while I wondered how being dead could possibly be fine.
" Kai…" I began, thinking maybe this was the right time to thank him. He turned his head towards me while I caught the sight of Naia flying away to the nearest hill with a sneaky smile on her face. Don't even go there, Naia…
" Thanks for saving me back there," I said, meaning what I just commended Kai on. Kai snorted at me, but finally mumbled:
" Sure, you're welcome, whatever." I gaped at him. Did Kai just say something half pleasant?
" Kai, Rei, come on," Naia yelled, motioning for us to follow. Kai hissed at her. Well, so much for pleasant…
I hopped on Drigger while everybody else settled on their own bit beasts.
" Okay, guys, time to battle!" Naia yelled and stood on her falcon. She quickly advanced into a crowd of demons, her bit beast knocking them out one by one. We followed her and I hoped the guests on Earth could take this war. Tyson's Dragoon went right though a couple of demons now and then as it blasted them one by one. Dranzer kept shooting balls of fire at EVERYBODY, along with Dralunara, who only blasted demons (thankfully).
Everybody had their hands full, but the strangest thing I noticed that our grandfather was flying next to us (not on a bit beast).
" Grandfather?" I gave him a strange look. I don't think you shoul…"
" It's okay Rei, just sometimes a person has to do all within their power," the elder replied. Even if I am kind of old." He chuckled at his comment, but I thought what he was doing was great.
Before I could even notice, my grandfather changed course and he was flying towards…VOLTAIRE!!!!! Panic filled me as I turned to catch up with him. Kai must have noticed my struggle, since he started following. The others, however, seemed too busy fighting.
" Sire, do you give us the signal to shot?" the nearest angel with a cannon asked my grandfather. Every other angel flying by lined up near the cannon, waiting for an order.
" You, also prepare for an attack," Voltaire smirked at my grandfather as he motioned for his guards to do what he said. And make sure to make it a bang." The demons also lined up next their own large canon and both were prepared to fire.
" Stop it!" Kai yelled, flying closer and closer s all turned their attention to him. Can't you see this is causing more people to die!"
" What would a brat like you know about war?" Voltaire snapped at him and I suddenly felt like punching the old man in the face. Fire the cannon before he gets in the way!" The soldiers prepared to blast the angels, while the angels prepared to blast the demons. This wasn't going to be easy…
" You have to stop this senseless destruction!" Kai jumped off Dranzer, who began fighting on its own. I decided to help Kai as I asked Drigger to make it on his own too for now. The blue-haired demon flew as fast as he could towards the shooting.
" FIRE!!!" Voltaire yelled and when Kai reached the middle, a blast began moving towards him. Without realizing what they were doing, the angels fired also.
" This has to stop!!!" Kai yelled caught up in the middle of the blasts. I traveled my best towards him, determinate to get him out of the blasts' way. He gave me a surprised look when I reached him and tried to get him out of the situation. But I was a bit too late…for both of us…
" NO, REI!!!" my grandfather yelled and the blasts collided with one another, Kai and I trapped in the middle. As I help on to Kai after pushing him and as I felt the burning go though my every inch of skin, I thought:
It's over, but at least we tried…my vision went blackened all the pain and my hand loosened its grip on Kai…
Are Rei and Kai DEAD?! How will the others react to Rei and Kai's death? Will the war ever end?! Find out in the…next chapter!
Kerda: (O.O) Naia's a ghost? And she's over a hundred?! WOW…
Tyson: (O.O also) You're right, that is strange.
Max: Okay, guys time to…err, okay…
Kerda: Let's leave now. (*jumps around suddenly*)
Tyson: Wow, Max, did you happen to give her too much candy.
Max: She only ate three boxe…oooooooops!!! Sorry. Well, see ya everybody, we need to close up for the day. Thank you for reading this chapter and we hope you come back later on, ok?
