Disclaimer - Blah blah blah don't own yada yada yada. You get the idea people.

A/N Time

Deth - Yes I actually am working on this fic more then the rest. Maybe because I have inspiration, maybe because I have no life. Okay so I like the story I'm building.

Star - you're just a lazy bum

Deth - And yet you're always here. Why is that?

Star - Cause I'm supposed to make life interesting for you bro.

Last note - Translation is the SNES version by Square Soft. Any differences are not my fault. Also any spell chants are made up by me cause in the SNES version there are none.

Chapter 3 - New Encounters with old foes.

As Katt and Ryu were cleaning up the rest of the boar, which consisted of Katt breaking the bones and sucking the marrow out of them, a sudden crashing sound was heard through the brush. Bewildered the two fighters quickly got ready for another fight. Ryu's sword was still held in his loose yet firm grasp ready to manipulate the weight of the blade during mid swing. Katt's boots were not cutting lethal but they could cause a lot of crushing problems if delivered right.

What stumbled out of the undergrowth was a shock to Katt completely. It was a Paladin for the Church of St. Evan's. Behind him several more armored warriors were standing. The one in the front tipped his head at Ryu and spoke for the group. "We, the knights of St. Evan's, have been authorized to bring Ryu to a Church hearing in accordance with the crime of destroying the main church."

"Basically as Ryu suspected Death Haeven won't back down till he rules the world." Shin comments quietly within Katts mind. Katt nods to herself in silent agreement.

"Your god was a false god that lived on the evils of humanity deep within the planet. Go home and live normal lives from now on." Ryu says to the Paladins and other soldiers. None of them seem to even consider his words.

"You are the demon Dragon Born. You and your ally shall be punished for daring to stand up against the Church of St. Evans." With that the Paladin raises his shield and Mace and advances.

Sighing to herself, Katt raises one arm and points to the Stars in the sky "Let the Thunders Rage once more upon the grounds of this world ... BOLT X." As the spell finishes its incant a thunderbolt the size of a small house riddles across the ground causing smoking ruin to remain in its path.

The Paladin in the lead was completely fried within his armor. However most of his compadres were quite fine. Ryu rushed past the fried Paladin and began close combat with two of them. Sparks and clangs filled the night air as the two soldiers and Ryu fought it out. One of the other Soldiers rushed in towards Katt. Bringing the sword up above his head for downward stroke he thought he could finish it with one quick hit. As the sword swung down Katt stepped right out from under the scything arc of the sword and spun her foot right into the mans side. The next thing heard was a loud crunching sound and a scream as half of the man's side shifted an inch to the right.

Another scream could be heard across the clearing as Ryu dispatched the two soldiers and he turned towards the last one coming towards him. As the Ryu and the third soldier started to fight it out Katt felt arms wrap tight around her body pinning her. A second Paladin had been lying in wait just incase things were going a bit more one sided then they had expected.

"Dragon, we have the girl. Stop your resistance and she will not be harmed." The Paladin said without letting Katt go. She knew things were she couldn't kick the guy cause of the armor. Her boots were strong but it still took a kick or two in order to even dent the armor. However her current position left it hard to even plant a decent kick let alone a good one.

Ryu looks up at the Paladin as his sword is engaged with the other blade. Glaring evilly at the person Ryu's hair begins to change color. The Soldier he fighting sees this and backs away scared of what's going to happen. The Paladin notices the change and grins behind his mask.

"You turn into a dragon right now and you'll harm the girl too." The Paladin says pinning Katt harder to his armor. "I really doubt you'd want to do that now would you." A few more soldiers appear behind the second Paladin and begin to tie the now surrendering Ryu and Katt up using heavy chains. None of the soldiers wanted to be caught off guard if either escaped.

"I could so take these demon possessed spawns." Shin muttered silently in Katts mind. Right now Katt was ready to let her but if she did Ryu or herself would be hurt in the process. And that was defiantly not an option.

The Paladin turned to the remaining soldiers and began issuing orders. Soon a wagon, some horses and more Paladins and an Avenger joined them. Throwing Ryu and Katt into the back of the wagon the proceeded to lock the two in and head off for their destination.

"Ryu, what do you think we can do?" Katt was antsy. Things were going from great to worse in just days. First the thing with the Shamans, and now being captured by St Evans fanatics; Life just couldn't get any worse. This was turning into a bigger adventure then she thought it ever would. She also noted that her arms and legs were tied tighter then the rest of her body. Grinning to herself the idea of being considered a threat was nice, although any Worren was a threat all by itself.

Ryu looked up at her. He knew he would be capable of breaking the chains around his body by turning into a dragon. However, he quickly realized that turning into a dragon in such close proximity to Katt would also injure her, and that was a risk he was not going to take. Smiling at her Ryu thinks of what they can do. Both were bound tight, neither was capable of using their spells for risky of injury of each other. "I guess we wait."

Katt smiles and scoots closer to Ryu. She wanted to be near him right now. She was a little scared but more excited at what would happen. Snuggling against him she began to purr slightly before falling into sleep for the night.

Ryu however was unable to sleep due to the thoughts running through his head. How to escape without hurting themselves, how best to find out about St. Evans, and how he should tell Katt his feelings. Finally being lulled to sleep by Katts purring, Ryu managed to sleep through the rest of the night without any trouble.

CHAPTER END

A/N Time

Deth - Yes another chapter done.

Star - About time

Deth - hey it takes some time to think these things up.