Daredevil: Me back!

Kai plushie: Oh.

Tala plushie: How nice.

Daredevil: -_____-* I'm just going to ignore you two, and I would like to thank everyone who reviewed! ~hugs and kisses and chocolates~ Now, let's not waste any time and get on with the chapter!

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The Last Goodbye

Chapter 8

~~~**Death Hunters**~~~

Luna fingered a small flame locket around her neck, something that Tala gave her as a sign of their friendship. 'Just friendship.' She thought sadly, then took off her hat and ruffled her golden yellow hair.

The remaining Death Hunters sensed her sadness, but surprisingly it was Nia who went up and comforted her first, but with a bit of lecture in her voice.

"You know, you shouldn't just sulk around like this." Nia started, and seeing that Luna's attention was on her, she continued. "I don't think the guy's good enough for you anyways." It was a mistake to say that.

Luna reared back and glared at Nia, fire shone in her eyes as she hissed. "Don't you dare say that again."

Melody silently shook her head. That was Luna, always standing up for people, especially Tala, not knowing that if she's not careful she might be hurt badly.

"Well then, why don't you just tell him how you feel? I'm tired of seeing you thinking about him all the time." Nia said, after Luna calmed down a bit.

"What do you know?" Luna replied.

Nia was a bit pissed at this. There she was trying to help her and she's blocking her out completely. She looked at Luna as she turned away and stared at the moon again. 'She seems to be addicted to the moon for some reason, I guess it's because her name meant Moon.'

Thorn glanced at Dawn, who was staring at the two, then at Melody who looked back at her. 'This whole world is falling apart.' She thought.

"Look guys, thank you for worrying about me, but I can take care of my own problems ok?" Luna said after a while, and watched Nia stand up and walk away. When no one was near her, she silently whispered to herself.

"The pain of living in darkness, and afraid of it. When it's washed away, leaving you nowhere to hide.nowhere to run, as death's hunters take you away."

This was something that everyone in her team felt. Selina, Nia, Thorn, Melody, Luna and even Dawn. It was so unfair to them, even though they don't show it, they were jealous of the others. They could never show emotion, only fear, but acted that it wasn't something that mattered.

~~~**Ray**~~~

Ray ran down the ally ways, calling Mariah's name, never stopping even though he was tired and his feet was sore and his throat was raw from the shouting. Until, he bumped into someone, who seemed to be so lost in thoughts she didn't hear him at all. Ray fell down on the ground with a groan, but his eyes widened when his clear golden eyes met a pair of shining emerald ones. The girl growled and jumped back with a swift move of her legs. He didn't notice who she was at first, and muttered a sorry while asking her if she have seen a girl with pink hair and fangs, and watched as the pair of emerald eyes narrow dangerously, and knew that this is one of the Death Hunters.

Selina chuckled, this must be Ray, Mariah's soon-to-be husband.

"Where is she?!" Ray asked, taking out his blade and launcher.

Selina just smiled. This will be amusing.

Ray's eyes flashed. "Tell me where she is. NOW!"

"What if I don't?" Selina asked, as her smile grew and she leaned on the side of a wall, her eyes piercing into Ray's.

"Then I'll make you." Ray answered.

"And Just how are you planning to do that?" Selina asked as her body blended into the shadows.

Ray got a little nervous, only her two green eyes were visible, the rest of her was in the darkness, unseen. It was kind of scary he admitted. But he had to rescue Mariah, no matter what the cost was.

Selina looked Ray from top to bottom, and found that he was quite handsome looking, but shook it out of her head, until a better one came in. 'Why don't I have some fun with him? It couldn't hurt, and will probably shake him up even more.'

"Well?!" Ray snarled. "Are you going to tell me where she is?!"

"I'll make you a deal," Selina finally said. "I'll Bey Battle you, and if you win, then I'll lead you to Mariah, but if you lose.then I get to do something with you."

Ray stared at her, but nodded. She was the only one who could take him to Mariah.

Selina slowly took our her launcher, and fired her byeblade as Ray jumped back.

"What are you doing?! It's not starting yet!" Ray asked.

Selina ignored him, and Ray just watched as her blade drew a circle, and flexed back into her hand.

"Ready?" Selina asked.

"You bet." Ray answered.

"Three, two, one, let it rip!" They both shouted in union as they're blades fired off.

Ray called Drigger out in no time, and Selina called Javour right after. The two cats hissed and snarled at each other, and Javour began circling Drigger.

"Scared?" Selina growled out.

"You wish." Ray replied. He had to say that her bitbeast was a pretty one, with it's slick black fur, and the vines wrapped delicately wrapped around it's body, and last of all, the glowing emerald eyes like it's owner. He decided not to wait any longer, and when Javour walked in front of Drigger, he called out it's attack.

"Drigger! TIGER CLAW!" Ray shouted, as the white tiger pounced. Javour jumped, but still took the damage. "Your finished!" Said Ray, but was shocked when Javour stood up. 'She should have lost!' He thought, and caught on Selina's smirk, as she ordered Javour to attack too.

"EARTH'S RAGE!" Selina ordered, and the rocks rose up again, as Javour took aim.

"Drigger, Tiger Claw again!" Ray shouted.

The blinding mixture of Green and white lights appeared, dancing in the darkness of the ally, and Selina uttered a surprised gasp as her blade fell out of the circle, but regain her smirk when she saw that Drigger was knocked out too.

"Well, I'm surprised that this is a tie. So I'll only take you half way there, but I still get to do half, of something, to you." Selina said, and turned around, glancing back to see if Ray followed.

The moon was beautiful that night, and Selina wondered if Luna was still thinking about Tala. She felt sorry for her, she's been in love with him for so long now, but doesn't have the courage to tell him. 'It must have been painful to see them suffer like that, and how Boris was treating them right in front of her eyes.' Selina thought. But stopped suddenly, causing Ray to almost topple into her again. But he caught himself just in time.

"Why did you stop?" He asked.

"This is the half point." Selina answered, her voice barely just above a whisper.

Ray was surprised to see this change of characteristic in the girl. She seemed to be a different person now, with the lamp light reflecting off her, more gentle, and less hurtful. Almost, fragile. He still took a step backwards when she advanced towards him, and pulled his towards her.

"Wha.?" Before he could blink, the girl that he didn't even know had pulled him into a kiss, and just as fast, pushed him away.

"That was my half of the bargain." Selina said, surprised at herself for doing that. But turned away and slowly started to walk back.

"Wait!" Ray shouted after recovering from his shock.

Selina stopped, and turned around.

"I'm still going to get Mariah back. I challenge you to a rematch." Ray requested.

Selina chuckled. "I'm afraid not. But.if you want a rematch, go to Biovolt, with your team, and we will have our last battle there." After that, she left without a trace.

Ray looked around, looking for the girl, but couldn't find her anywhere, and gently licked his lips without himself noticing. But he didn't know, hiding behind a building, a smile grew on the face of an emerald eyed girl.

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Daredevil: FINISHED! Like it? Hate it? Loved it? R+R AND TELL ME!

Ray plushie: ~blushes~

Mariah plushie: ~cat fighting with Selina plushie~ RAY'S MINE I TELL YOU! MINE!

Selina plushie: NO! HE'S GOING TO BREAK UP WITH YOU SOON ENOUGH! SO HANDS OFF!

Mariah plushie: I FOUND HIM FIRST!

Selina plushie: SO?! I DON'T CARE! ~continues cat fight~

Daredevil: -______-* Not another pair, I don't know how long I can take this. Somebody safe me.