Chapter 5 By: Khai-Chan

Khai stood up and Kiki followed her example and stood up also. And started to follow Khai to the Emperors chambers. On their way to Hotohori's chambers they heard a strange cackle coming from the trees next to them. Khai stopped and glared at the trees, she knew that Tamahome-papa had told her about that annoying laugh and to be on guard if she ever heard it, but she couldn't remember who it belonged to. "Kiki?"

"Yes Khai?"

"Start walking to the palace quickly and get Hotohori, Chichri, and Tamahome-papa., and DON'T look back. Now go!" Khai said as calmly as she could manage.

"But-"

"GO!" Khai snapped.

Kiki quickly turned around, and ran towards the palace as fast as her legs could carry her. Khai watched her until she reached the palace , then she turned back to the trees. " I know your in there, I'm not stupid." Another chuckle was her only answer. The Suzaku flared bright crimson on her forehead.

~~~~~~~~~ In the Trees

{So that's the Suzaku No Miko. I think I'll have some fun with her, it's too bad that she made her fiend go away.} he thought while summoning roots and vines from the ground. That shot out and bind her to that spot. ~~~~~~~~ With the Emperor

As Chichri was trying to keep Tamahome from killing Hotohori , Kiki burst into the room.

"Help!Khai'sstilloutthere,therewasaevillaughfromthetreesshetogetyouandnotloo kaback!"she said in one breath.

"Whoa slow down Kiki, what was that about a laugh and Khai?" tamahome asked used to this since the day after Khai had introduced him to Kiki.

"Ok. Khai told me about the dream she had last night and we were coming back here to talk to Chichri about it, and we were passing group of trees and we heard a evil sounding laugh. That's when she told me to get you guys." She said a bit slower.

The guys looked at each other and Tamahome mouthed (Tomo) to the two warriors, as they nodded in agreement. "Where is she?" they asked in unison looking at Kiki sharply.

"She's still at the tree grove! I just told you that were you not listening to me!" Kiki yelled.

"Let's go. She's not safe out there." Tamahome said ignoring Kiki's little outburst. ~~~~~~~~~ With Khai

She watched as the roots shot up from the ground, wrapping around her waist, wrists, legs, arms, ankles, neck, and mouth. She tried to yell out for help but it was no use. For the vine over her mouth allowed no jaw movement what so ever. Tomo stepped out of the shelter of the trees and looked at her with cruel eyes and a smirk on his face.

"So the little Priestess has decided to come out and play." He stated sarcastically.

"Mmuch mmdh fihfl difhkd mpfh."

He laughed, "What did you say Priestess?" he asked while commanding the vines to move away from her mouth.

When she could speak again she took a deep breath and replied. " I said. Mmuch mmdh fihfl difkhd mpfh."

"You smart mouthed little brat, I will have you pay for that little remark." He stated coolly. As the rocks around hi started to float towards her. Faster and faster they came towards her. With all their attention in the rocks... no one heard the sound of a flute playing softly on the wind.

To Be Continued Thanks for reading now please review. Khai-Chan.