Destiny

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I DON'T OWN DIGIMON.

Author's Note:

Sorry for the long wait everyone! I'm really sorry for it! College started for me, so you all can say that I'll be very slow with my chapter updates from now on, sorry about that. But, I've decided to shorten all chapters (including this one), from now on. I found out that I could only write for a few hours, five at most, per week. So, instead of writing a thirty pages long chapter, I've shortened it into twelve to twenty pages (Meaning, it's cliffhangers all the way). With this approach, I could get my chapters up a lot faster than usual.

Anyhow, thanks again to all the reviewers! You all are great and thanks to you all, the fanfic 'Destiny' has reached a hundred and three reviews (Falls down on knees and cry)! Oh, and I would like to apologize to (Ti'ana) for not including you to my reviewers list in the last chapter. Also, thank you to the new reviewer as well! And keep those reviews coming! Thanks again!

Due to (Dracotk) and a nameless reviewer who pointed out some facts and gave some good advice, I've updated my Basic Statistic section. Go check it out and tell me what you think! And if anyone wanted me to add anything else, just feel free to tell me and I'll do so!

Lastly, when I address 'Lee', his name will now be written in 'Jenrya' instead of the previous 'Lee'. I realize now, that 'Lee' was supposed to be his surname and it is seldom that Chinese greets/calls others by their surname. So, I'm really sorry if it would cause any confusion.

Okay, that's all for now! Let's go on with the story!

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Destiny – Chapter Five : The Battle for Life

1008 A.D., 31st day of the seventh month…

A fifteen years old boy watched at the snowy continent across the ocean. From where he stood, the white plain opposite, looked very appealing to his eyes. That particular place was where he was born, the place where he spent his childhood time, and the place where his journey began. Now, he's back to claim the Holy Stone that was hidden somewhere in the continent, and to protect the Stone from the clutches of evil.

"Thinking of something?"

The friendly voice of Takaishi Takeru brought Ichijozi Ken back to the reality, diverting him from his train of thoughts. Takeru rode his white stallion next to Ken's and looked at the continent of ice, Erathia. A moment of silence passed between them until Takeru said, "I never thought of a place that would have endless winters, it must have been cold everyday." With a smile at his friend, Takeru added, "And to think that you came from there. How do you endure the cold anyway?"

Ken smiled as well and answered, "I don't need to. After living there for all my life, I just got use to the cold. Never once did the freezing temperature bother me."

"Speak for yourself," came a sarcastic remark. "I'd grew up in a wasteland, completely warm with no white flossy snow and frosty flakes at all. In other words, it might not bother you even one tiny little bit, but it sure do for me! Ha! What a pain this continent is! Why must we come here of all place?"

"Even if you don't like the cold, Miyako, you don't have to condemn my homeland." Ken looked at the lavender colour hair girl and added, "And who know? Maybe you'll find Erathia a better place than what you presume."

Inoue Miyako just gave an audible snort and trotted off. Watching the retreating Kamian, Yagami Hikari, the fourth companion of the group, said to Ken, "Actually, Miyako is a very nice girl you know?" Ken raised an eyebrow as Hikari continued, "She just isn't the type of person who knows how to convey her words and feelings very well." Feeling that she should say it, Hikari added, "She also told me that she actually likes you, in a friendly way. It's just that, you two had an unlikely encounter when you first met. And to hide her shame, she decided not to be on an even term with you."

"Very reassuring," Ken said as sarcastic as he could.

Hikari laughed and said, "You'll understand it when she opens up and talks to you, just give her some time before she forgive you."

Hikari rode after Miyako. And when the girls were out of hearing range, Ken said to Takeru, "It's not my fault that we fought on our first encounter. She's the one who mistaken me as someone else and attacked me – I just fought back in self-defense."

"I know… I think," Takeru said unconvincingly. Then, in a serious tone, he said, "We ought to cross the Land Bridge soon. Or there would be trouble when the tides are high."

"Yeah."

The two boys moved their stallion into a canter, headed for the starting zone of the Land Bridge, which was actually a set of grounds served as large stepping-stone that connected the Cape in the eastern part of Serenegade to the Snowy Continent, Erathia. When the tides of the Erathian Sea were low, travelers could actually use the Land Bridge to cross the sea without a ship. During the Age of Darkness, the Land Bridge was utilized as a tool to invade Erathia, but of course, the freezing white plains of Erathia claimed their life.

The girls were already there, watching the tides. With a shook of her head, Hikari turned to the two boys and told them, "It's no good. We've to wait till the tides fall."

"Then," Takeru thought of their next step. "We'll set up a camp here and rest for awhile. The long journey must have tired our horses already anyway."

Miyako flopped off her brown mare and made the animal lied down on her belly. Sitting down herself, Miyako leaned on the mare's body gratefully. Soon, the rest also did the same as well. Completely relaxed, Ken removed the flask of water from inside the backpack that was strung on the saddle and drank gratefully though sparingly.

Feeling the intense silence, Hikari struck a topic to learn more about her companions, "So… Ken, how's it like in Erathia? Your childhood, I mean."

Ken felt taken aback by the question that came so suddenly. After gulping down the water, he said, "Well, basically, it's just like any normal child." Feeling the urge to talk more, Ken went on, "Only… I'm a bit different than the rest of the children."

"In what way?"

"I…ah…" Ken paused, unsure of what to say, but Takeru urged him on. "Well, I could, you know, talk to animals…"

"You know how to talk to an animal?" Takeru asked in disbelief.

Ken's face flushed and he answered nervously, "I… I don't know, I happen to stumble upon this uniqueness when I was… I forgot. But, yeah… I can speak with animals."

"How come you didn't tell us?" Hikari asked.

"Well… you know… others might think that I'm weird and – "

"I won't… I certainly won't," Miyako said quietly, almost impossible to hear. But her remark brought stares from the other two present male Warriors. In reality, both of them thought that Miyako held grudges against Ken, but her words – just five words – made Ken saw her in a more different view now. And he also realized that what Hikari had told him earlier was not a lie after all.

Realizing what she had, Miyako hid her face from Ken's view and gave another snort. Saving Miyako from all the embarrassment, Hikari asked suddenly, "So, what it's like to hear an animal talks? Is it like a normal human speech?"

"Uh, no, there's no voice coming out from them. It's like… like," Ken struggled to find the right word to explain his experiences. "It's like when Seiryu talks to me. The voice is inside my head. What do we call it? Telepathy? Yeah, that's right."

"So then, you can understand what our horses are saying then?" Takeru inquired.

"You can say that, only… they are being too quiet."

Then, the horse behind Ken gave a loud neigh, and nudged its back on Ken's. And following the unexpected gesture, Ken laughed. Feeling perturbed, Hikari asked, "Did it say something?"

"Yeah, he said that we're new to them. That's why they are feeling uncomfortable and keeping quiet all the time to not anger us."

Hikari smiled and giggled before she said, "Very interesting ability you have there, Ken. I really hope that I can have it too." Realizing that Miyako had been keeping quiet at all time, Hikari changed the subject, "Say Miyako, tell us about your race, which was said to be the 'Demons of the Desert'. Where are they now?"

"They're all dead," the lavender colour hair girl, said it without any emotional, as if she had left the incident as a past misfortune.

"Oh… I'm sorry," Hikari apologized.

"No, it's okay. I think that it is time for the truth to be revealed." Taking a deep breathe, Miyako began her sad tale, "As you all know – I'm sure you all have heard this in your bedtime stories – that we Kamians, also known as the 'Demons of the Desert' have eyeballs that will change colour whenever they are emotionally unstable, usually when angered."

As she went on, the rest felt their fear rising, because without she herself knowing it, Miyako's lavender colour eyes are slowly changing into a blood red colour, "We had always lived in peace, doing everyday works like any other humans, having fun like any other children. But Treasure Hunters always found their way into our secluded settlements and killed a lot of us to get our eyeballs – of course, during those time, I'm not born yet. My mother told me all about these like the mother before her does.

"Anyway, Kamians, by nature, were a war-hating race and we disliked fights and battles. So, one day, one of the Elder Kamian had had enough of being hunted. He called for a gathering of all the Kamians from all across Gaea. And from there, the Kamians moved to the Dry Continent, Gwarthen. Many died in the journey to the dry lands. However, when they came upon this oasis, which we called the Oasis of Hope, the Kamians settled there. And once again, we're happy.

"But eight years ago, a powerful force that I swear, could have tore down a Castle City, swarmed into our village. We should have ran away, but the feeling of being intruded after sacrificing so many life to reach the Oasis of Hope, our race fought back. It was futile of course – and many of us died. Many… except me myself, and my best friend, who I happen to know is alive out there, somewhere, in the clutches of Evil. And I vow that I'll destroy the one who invaded our sanctuary and I'll kill the one who dare took my friend as a prisoner! War-hating or not, I'll kill that man with white long hair and that woman with different color wings!"

Currently, Miyako eyes were still red as blood and her hair had grown to a surprising length. To made matter worse, her hair was as sharp as a sword and as pointed as a rapier. Feeling nervous, Miyako's mare scrambled off until she was in a safe distance from Miyako's hair.

As if something had suddenly snapped in her mind, Miyako immediately shorten her hair to her usual length and gave an embarrassed cough as she had let her personal emotion took her over again. Feeling that she should apologize for what she did, as her hair might had put her friend in a dangerous situation, Miyako asked for forgiveness, "I'm sorry. This always happen when I talk or think of my race."

"Miyako, it's okay. I kinda understand your experiences," Takeru said. Ken nodded his head in affirmation, but he kept quiet, feeling embarrass to say anything.

"Takeru and Ken are right," Hikari agreed as well. "And in any circumstances, I should have been the one who's suppose to be apologizing, as I am the one who asked you to talk about your people."

"No, really, it's fine," Miyako smiled reassuringly. "At least, there are others who know of my story. And I'm also glad that the 'others' are actually the three of you, though I haven't known you all for long. But at least, we're on the same boat."

That's when a rumbling sound was heard. Averting their gazes, the Warriors turned towards the Land Bridge. The tide had finally fallen, and the 'stepping stone' were finally revealed. Climbing onto his white stallion, Takeru said, "Let's hurry before the tides rise again. We have a long journey ahead of us."

The rest nodded their agreements.

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1008 A.D., 7th day of the ninth month…

"Have you ever seen a volcano?" Motomiya Daisuke asked his two new companions.

"No, not really," Wallace de Winter, a blonde hair boy with cyan colour eyes answered. "I've seen them in pictorial books that belongs to my sister, but I've never actually seen them."

Iori just shook his head and kept his lips locked together.

"Well, I think you two will be able to see one when we reach our hometown," Lee Jenrya, Daisuke's best friend, said to the two. "If we have the time, after gathering some supplies from my home, I'll bring you into one that is also the tallest existing volcano, which we called the Heaven's Peak."

"That would be cool," Wallace admitted. Then questioningly, he asked the two Flamerians, "I wonder how is it like inside?"

"Very hot," was all Daisuke said, as if the two words were enough to summarize everything one needed to know in the volcano Heaven's Peak.

For the rest of the journey, the four friends traveled in silence. On the eight month, which is exactly a month after their departure and separation from Serenegade, Jenrya's group had stopped by at the Castle City, Barole, as Wallace wanted to have a few words with his uncle, Lord Kheva. And just a few days ago, they had passed through Jennaide, the barren land that was filled and roamed by rogues and nomads. During their journey across the rocky continent, they had met with no less than five encounters with this bunch of uncivilized brute. And unfortunately, their journey did not cross path with the recently emerged city, New Feiyuan, which would have provided them with sanctuary. Therefore, Jenrya decided to stop by at his and Daisuke's hometown, Olive Village, as it was on the same route to the Castle City of Flamberge, Chambard.

When the small, quiet village came into view, Daisuke nudged his horse and raced towards his home, disappearing very soon. Jenrya tried to stop him by yelling his name but did not do so, as Jenrya knew how badly Daisuke had wanted to see his family. But other than that, it was also because Jenrya himself had the urge to gallop across the plain, stop in front of his house, run inside, and kiss each and everyone one of his family members. However, keeping his cool, Jenrya righted himself on his brown stallion and asked his two other companions, "Well, shall we?"

The other nodded and they moved towards the village at a canter. The moment they reached the front entrance, a woman was already running towards them. Finally dropping his act, Jenrya jumped down from his stallion and wrapped his arms around the woman with short hair. Even blocked, Wallace and Iori noticed that there were tears in the normally cool boy.

After a moment, Jenrya released the woman and turned to his friends, "Sorry for this, my emotion somehow got the best of me."

"That's okay, we understand," Iori said.

"By the way, excuse me for being rude, but who is she?" Wallace asked.

"Oh, sorry! How stupid of me for not introducing her!" Jenrya held the woman's hand and said, "Everyone, this is my mom, Daisuke must have told her when he reached here."

"Actually, I saw Daisuke running into Mrs. Motomiya's house first. And realizing that he's here, you must be back as well. So, I dropped what I was doing and ran here," Mrs. Lee explained.

"But anyway, mom, this is Wallace," Jenrya pointed to the blond hair boy, who had already climbed down from his stallion.

Moving closer to them, Wallace smiled warmly and exchanged a handshake with Mrs. Lee. With their hands still locked, Wallace said, "It's a pleasure to meet you in person, madam. I've heard Jenrya talk about you but not how you looked like."

"And this is Iori, mom," Jenrya finished his introduction.

Iori bow respectfully like a samurai always did when faced with a person of such respected rank in the family. Standing straight, Iori said, "How nice it is to know you, Mrs. Lee. But pardon my dirty appearance as we had had a hard journey."

"That's perfectly fine, I don't look to good myself either," Mrs. Lee said so, as she was clad only with her usual casual clothe and an oil-stained apron. Waving her hand, Mrs. Lee suggested, "I think that I shouldn't keep you all, as guests, out here too long. Come to my house and freshen yourself up."

"We convey our gratitude first," Iori bowed again.

At the Lee's residence, the group, Daisuke excluded, took a bath and changed their clothing. After that, Jenrya introduced them properly to all of his family members during lunch, when they were all seated around the table in the dining room. Shiuchon especially, made a big fuss, and she somehow like to sit next to Wallace, and clung onto his arm with innocent eyes staring at him. This always caused the boy's face to go red and Jenrya would do his best to pry his sister off the embarrassed boy.

And somehow, by chance, Wallace managed to get outside of Jenrya's house after lunch along with Iori and Jenrya. The moment, they were out of the house's compound, Wallace commented on Shiuchon's behavior, "Jenrya, sorry to say this, but your sister is a real nightmare."

Jenrya sighed and answered; "I know… but usually, she's not that bad with her cute face and all. I guess, she's just not being her usual self today."

Without apparent reason, Iori giggled at Jenrya's statement, but he didn't say anything else after that. However, right at that moment, when the three boys were nearing Daisuke's house, which was opposite Jenrya's, there was a loud scream of rage followed by a girl's voice, "Daisuke! You blockhead! Get back here this instant!"

The front door of the Motomiya's house flung open and a smiling and laughing Daisuke came running out, with his sister, Jun Motomiya, shouting and screaming behind him. The girl's face was vividly red with fury and the girl, was only covered by a towel. This really gave Wallace and Iori a second thought about visiting Daisuke's house. But before they could take another step forward, Daisuke, without even stopping to explain, had pulled the other three boys along till they were really far from the Motomiya's house.

With demands from Jenrya, Daisuke, still smiling, finally said, "While I was trying to come out and meet you guys, I caught sight of her, all wrapped up in her towel, as the door was opened." Daisuke paused to make sure Jenrya understood what he had said. "I intended to walk off, but I couldn't help it but tease her in an awfully bad way. She then came out chasing after me like a tigress in towel!"

Daisuke laughed at the incident that was said by he himself. Jenrya however, just sighed and the other two friends were of course, quite blur about Daisuke's bizarre story. Turning to them, Jenrya said, "Dai and his sister, Jun, are somewhat… special. They took pleasure in mocking each other whenever they can and always feel happy when they triumph over the other."

"Weird," was all Iori could supply.

"I know," Jenrya said, smiling. "But if Dai and his sister are all mushy and stuff like that, then Dai wouldn't really be Dai. Also, I prefer this cheerful and clumsy guy the way he is now. This really helps keep things cheery." Changing the subject, Jenrya said, "Anyhow, I think we still have some time that we can spare. Why don't we go visit my martial art master first and go exploring in the volcano next? It wouldn't hurt to spend some time here."

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After a few months of absent, the two Flamerian boys – needless to say – were missing the place where they spent most of their childhood time. It was the dojo that brought out most of their memories and experiences together. But, who would have thought that Jenrya and his friends would receive the most convivial 'welcome', at the place where they least expected danger.

The moment they stepped foot on the wooden floor, an immediate sense of danger overtook them. While their eyeballs searched everywhere, all four of them moved into different spots at a blink of an eye. It was very fortunate of them because someone strike at where they were a few seconds ago. There was a soft crack of wood, and almost immediately, both Daisuke and Jenrya realized that two figures were headed for each of them in a very fast speed.

Reacting on their own reflexes, Daisuke and Jenrya brought up their offensive stance and took their opponents head-on, surprising them. With a low roundhouse kick, Jenrya's opponent was down on the ground. Daisuke's sneak-attacker was on the floor, joining his comrade, as soon as Daisuke's chop landed behind his neck.

Once things settled down, lying on the floor was none other than the two annoying bullies, Kanemaru Taasuki and Ichisawa Seta. The two seemed to be rubbing the spot where they were hit, while trying to stand up immediately. Daisuke shook his head at their cowardly behavior and 'tsk' a few times in a loud manner, taunting them.

Jenrya sighed and said, "Haven't you two had enough the last time? It was very low of you two for attacking in such a cowardly way?" And after thinking about it, Jenrya added, "And what in Suzaku's name are you two doing in Tenga Dojo?"

"That is none of your business!" Taasuki reproved.

"Of course it does, you two spies of the Koga School! What made you think you can enter the Holy Ground's of the Tenga School?" Daisuke shouted angrily.

"We don't need to stand here and endure your criticism!" Seta shouted from behind Taasuki.

"Yeah, we -"

Taasuki was silenced almost immediately. The reason was, Iori's katana was pointed at his throat without the others knowledge. When the young boy did so, was unknown of, as Iori was very quick with his weapon. But one thing for sure, Taasuki wouldn't want to be walking out of the dojo with his head disconnected from his neck.

Threateningly, Iori said, "You will shut your that gap between your lips and get out of our sight before I take the trouble to remove that round thing, which you call head."

But suddenly, a small object was flying through the air towards Iori. With his keen sight and hearing, Iori's kodachi, Arataka sliced the object before it even reached him. There was a 'clang' and pieces of the plate, which was the object thrown at Iori, were scattered everywhere.

Turning to the person who threw it, Daisuke and Jenrya shouted almost in unison, "Master!"

Master Jann Li acknowledged Jenrya and Daisuke's presence, but the man did not say anything else. Instead, Master Jann Li averted his gaze to Iori and said, "Pardon for the rude 'welcome', samurai warrior, but would you kindly sheath your katana, less it will injure my two new disciples."

"What?" both Daisuke and Jenrya exclaimed.

Seta stuck his tongue out, jeering at the two, surprised boy. But that rewarded him with a fright from Iori's katana that had suddenly shifted to the tip of his nose. If Iori had so much as twitch his muscles, Seta's nose would have already been removed. However, after a second or so, Iori sheathed his katana back into the scabbard reluctantly and walked next to Wallace.

Master Jann Li came forward and said to Jenrya and Daisuke, "It's really nice to see you two again after months of absent."

Daisuke however, didn't bought what his master was trying to say, so he asked instead, "Master, I demand to know why these two were accepted into our school?"

Already known that Daisuke would object to this strongly, Master Jann Li sighed and said, "I know this surprise the two of you, but here me out." Master Jann Li paused to recall the incident. "It happened the week after you two left on your journey; Taasuki and Seta were expelled from their school because of losing during the tournament. It was really harsh of the Koga School's master to do so, but it was really a humiliation and shame for him."

"And so, Master Jann Li accepted us for feeling sorry for us," Taasuki finished the summarized incident. "That is why, we have all the rights to stand here in Tenga School's Holy Ground."

Daisuke, angry for being teased at and furious to know that his rivals were in the same school with him, stormed off to the next room, which was usually used for resting. Jenrya however, just gave an odd look at his best friend and smiled at his behavior. Turning to his master, Jenrya said, "Sorry about Daisuke, you know him. In any case, you must be wondering why we came back, master."

"Yes, I was shocked to see you two in the dojo. What are you doing back here anyway?"

"Actually, we came back here to gather some supplies on the way to the Castle City Chambard. But since we have some time left, so I decided to stop by here." Lee paused for a second and then only went on, "We'll be leaving tomorrow at the first sign of dawn though."

"Then I'll be sure to be there tomorrow." Changing his subject, Master Jann Li asked, "Anyway, do you want to have some practice with Seta and Taasuki? I'm sure the two could use some 'muscle flexing' session."

Jenrya laughed at that, but he shook his head and answered, "I really hope I can, but Daisuke and I had already decided to bring our new friends to explore Heaven's Peak."

"This two young man?" Master Jann Li indicated at Iori and Wallace.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce you to them," Jenrya exclaimed. "Master, this is Hida Iori, a samurai from the Thaedan Mountains, and that is Wallace de Winter, from the Academy at Mescaria. The two of them are actually Holy Warriors, like Daisuke."

"Pleasure to meet you two. I expect to see you two again in the future," Master Jann Li said.

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"Your master is really a funny person," said Wallace.

"He was," Jenrya agreed. "But he is really a stern master. You can't really imagine how nightmarish it is when he plans a 'muscle flexing' session."

"No, I guess not."

They had left the dojo half an hour ago, making their way towards Heaven's Peak, the tallest volcano in the continent of Flamberge. All along the way, Daisuke's rants and yapping kept the whole group in a good mood. But after the first fifteen minutes, Daisuke had somehow overcome his anger and talked about other things that he was interested in instead.

Wallace looked to the direction of the volcano and wondered at how huge and tall it was. Even from such a distant, the volcano was vivid in his sight. And true enough, as its name had indicated, the peak was so high that it looked as if as it was touching the sky. After a moment, Wallace continued talking with Jenrya on various things.

But all of a sudden, the ground started to shake violently. The earthquake came without warning. One second everything was fine, the other second, birds were already flying out of their nests and trees were starting to tumble down. This sudden phenomenon caused Daisuke and the rest to have a hard time standing still.

In a panicked voice, Daisuke asked, "What's happening?"

"I don't know," Jenrya shouted back to him.

A small eruption was then heard at the volcano's peak. When the four boys looked up at it, smoke – a streak at first – was beginning to appear from the top of the volcano. But then, a mass cloud of smoke began to pour out. Daisuke almost fainted on the spot where he was standing, as the volcano was said to be dormant for the past few centuries.

'It had been sleeping so long already. What could have reawakened it again?' Daisuke could immediately feel the chill at his spine. He then shouted to Jenrya, "Jen, this isn't a normal situation! I can just feel it! There's something behind this sudden earthquake!"

"I agree," Iori said quietly, but the rest can still hear him over the noise.

Jenrya understood what they had meant to say, so he shouted to them, "Let's go to the volcano as fast as we could and check it out!"

"But, isn't it about to erupt?" Wallace asked worriedly.

"Wouldn't that be more interesting then? We get to race again time!" Daisuke exclaimed enthusiastically, punching his fist into the air.

The rest sweat-dropped and Jenrya commented, "Dai… you're impossible. But… I kinda like it."

Without giving a warning, Jenrya started to run towards the volcano at fast as he could. Giving a shout of "Not fair!", Daisuke soon followed. Iori and Wallace were left alone, standing at where they were. Then, the two Warriors looked at each other with a small smile and started after the two boys who were way ahead of them already.

Making the way to the volcano was easier said than done, as the tremor was still shaking the whole area and the black cloud had shaded the entire place, covering the region in shadow. A couple of times, they needed to leap over fallen trees and dodge chunk of rocks that had started to fall from the sky. The boys also slipped and fell a few times, but nobody was injured in any way.

When they did reach the volcano, the boys did not stop, even though their fabric had been matted to their skin. Each of them was concentrating so hard on getting to the opening that Jenrya and Daisuke had used to get into the volcano the last time. It involved short jog across flat ground and a few climbing at first. But as the slope became more treacherous, they slowed down their pace, in hope to not fall down.

Finally, after what seemed hours, they made it to the opening. Pausing for only a minute, they started the run again, towards the small but bright red light at the end of the long tunnel. Counting on his memories, Jenrya lead the other three boys to where he hoped was the source of all mystery – the place where Daisuke had received the Holy Stone.

And what they saw there, was the thing they least expect to see…

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Basic Statistics:

*This section is the first time ever being used in fanfiction.net. Therefore, it belongs to me. If any authors who wanted to use this concept in their own story, please inform me and ask my permission first before doing so. Thank you!!

*Those numbers in brackets belongs to the characters' respective guardian.

Main characters:

Takaishi Takeru (None)

Level: 25

Hp: 1435

Sp: 119

Mp: N/A

Strength: 48

Magic: N/A

Defense: 37

Mag. Defense: 34

Speed: 62

Luck: 100

Skills learned:

- Kabutowari (6 Sp)

- Sazanka (8 Sp)

Magics learned:

- N/A

Equipments:

Rune Weapon: Kin no Naginata _ Tengoku

Holy Stone (Primary): None

Holy Stone (Secondary): None

Accessory: Holy Pendant

Yagami Hikari (Taihu)

Level: 22 (26)

Hp: 873

Sp: 59

Mp: 149

Strength: 20 (43)

Magic: 56 (40)

Defense: 21 (35)

Mag. Defense: 46 (33)

Speed: 38

Luck: 120

Skills learned:

- Kamaitachi (10 Sp)

- Uzumaku no Kaze (20 Sp)

Magics learned:

- Wind Cutter (8 Mp)

- Air Slash (12 Mp)

- Cyclone (16 Mp)

- Aero Cries (28 Mp)

- Tornado (32 Mp)

- *Summoning _ Taihu* (100 Mp)

Equipments:

Rune Weapon: Kaze no Tsume _ Kuuki

Holy Stone (Primary): Orb of Wind _ Kaze

Holy Stone (Secondary): None

Accessory: Angel Hairpin

Ichijozi Ken (Seiryu)

Level: 18 (24)

Hp: 880

Sp: 65

Mp: 101

Strength: 26 (43)

Magic: 39 (36)

Defense: 20 (29)

Mag. Defense: 44 (32)

Speed: 30

Luck: 130

Skills learned:

- Wareme ga Atama (23 Sp)

Magics learned:

- Spread (9 Mp)

- Ice Wall (15 Mp)

- Hail Storm (28 Mp)

Equipments:

Rune Weapon: Mizu no Tsurugi _ Ensui

Holy Stone (Primary): Orb of Water _ Mizu

Holy Stone (Secondary): None

Accessory: None

Inoue Miyako (Genbu)

Level: 17 (23)

Hp: 891

Sp: 72

Mp: 65

Strength: 29 (46)

Magic: 24 (29)

Defense: 40 (55)

Mag. Defense: 18 (22)

Speed: 21

Luck: 80

Skills learned:

- Kanazuchi (7 Sp)

- Kami o-sage (7 Sp)

- Oogama (9Sp)

Magics learned:

- Stone Wall (10 Mp)

- Rock Break (17 Mp)

Equipments:

Rune Weapon: Tochi no Buresuretto _ Jimen

Holy Stone (Primary): Orb of Earth _ Tsuchi

Holy Stone (Secondary): None

Accessory: Family's Amulet

Motomiya Daisuke (Suzaku)

Level: 24 (25)

Hp: 1469

Sp: 120

Mp: 77

Strength: 61 (44)

Magic: 30 (35)

Defense: 51 (32)

Mag. Defense: 22 (25)

Speed: 37

Luck: 40

Skills learned:

- Tenga _ Hien Ren Kyaku (6 Sp)

- Tenga _ Rengadan (10 Sp)

- Tenga _ Hachi Yourenga (12 Sp)

- Tenga _ Shishi Senkou (24 Sp)

- Tenga _ Majin Hien Kyaku (28 Sp)

Magics learned:

- Fireball (9 Mp)

- Flame Wall (11 Mp)

Equipments:

Rune Weapon: Furea no Nagatebukuro _ Okaji

Holy Stone (Primary): Orb of Fire _ Honou

Holy Stone (Secondary): None

Accessory: Trademark Goggle

Hida Iori (Byakko)

Level: 21 (21)

Hp: 1355

Sp: 124

Mp: 64

Strength: 43 (35)

Magic: 28 (27)

Defense: 34 (28)

Mag. Defense: 23 (26)

Speed: 28

Luck: 70

Skills learned:

- Majin Ken (5 Sp)

- Raijin Ken (12 Sp)

- Tatsuumaki, Kougeki suru (17 Sp)

Magics learned:

- None yet

Equipments:

Rune Weapon: Inazuma no Katana _ Ikazuchi

Holy Stone (Primary): Orb of Thunder _ Kaminari

Holy Stone (Secondary): None

Accessory: Kouseisa no Kodachi _ Arataka

Wallace de Winter (Yousei)

Level: 20 (23)

Hp: 1422

Sp: 84

Mp: 69

Strength: 35 (36)

Magic: 28 (43)

Defense: 30 (33)

Mag. Defense: 29 (30)

Speed: 30

Luck: 60

Skills learned:

- Yousou Shuugeki (15 Sp)

- Hitenryubu (26 Sp)

Magics learned:

- Leaf Dance (14 Mp)

- Vicious Vine (21 Mp)

Equipments:

Rune Weapon: Midori no Yari _ Kadaan

Holy Stone (Primary): Orb of Nature _ Shizen

Holy Stone (Secondary): Orb of Blossom _ Hana

Accessory: None

Misc. Characters:

Lee Jenrya

Level: 23

Hp: 1302

Sp: 124

Mp: N/A

Strength: 50

Magic: N/A

Defense: 46

Mag. Defense: 26

Speed: 35

Luck: 90

Skills learned:

- Tenga _ Tsumujikaze (7 Sp)

- Tenga _ Gariuukuuha (13 Sp)

- Tenga _ Hien Ren Ten Kyaku (33 Sp)

Magics learned:

- N/A

Equipments:

Weapon: None

Accessory: Charm of Luck

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Author's Note:

Well, I guess this is all for now. I'll do my best to get the next chapter up within two weeks. In the mean time however, check up "Chapter 2" that had just been rewritten. Nothing changed much, except that I had corrected most of my grammar mistakes and added a few things.

Oh, what do you think of the shortened chapters? Is it better or is it bad. Or do you want it to be short, but with more storyline, etc. Just don't hesitate to tell me what's in your mind. I'll take these remarks into my mind and make a better story.

No song this time. And talk about songs, I'll sometime put up songs that had no translation to it. Hope you all wouldn't mind.

With that, wait for the next chapter, 'Stone of Blaze'.