Chapter 12. I've been kind of holding out on writing this chapter because it'll be slightly controversial…I dunno…guess its up to reviewers…

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Sona opened her eyes after being unconscious for over an hour. Her hands were tied behind her back, and she had no idea where she was. Torches were the only source of light in the room. Since she had never really explored the house she guessed that this was some kind of cellar below it. But who had brought her here?

Just as she thought this, she noticed someone standing in the corner. He whistled softly. She closed her eyes. The melody sounded so familiar. Like somewhere in time, she too had whistled it.

"Who are you, and what do you want with me?" she stared into the dark corner searching for hidden eyes to look into.

"You've grown up so big." he replied.

"How do you know me?" she asked in a calm tone.

He chuckled. "They sent me away from you because they knew I would do everything to help you. But in the end I'm the bad guy. Can't say I don't blame them for being surprised by my murder tactics, but when your sent to an all boys military academy, you end up being passed around like in a prison. You have to think up some kind of psychotic revenge plans."

Her eyes turned cold, and she could barely utter "It can't be you…"

"So, you do remember you dear half brother." his eyes glowed from within the tomb like surroundings. She shivered. Something shook her soul at that moment, and complete terror took over.

"Leo…" she gasped almost breaking into tears.

"Bingo." he walked out of the shadows so the light emanated around his pretty boy face. His once gentle exterior was marred.

"Oh God…Why?…How could you murder your parents so…" she stammered.

"Easily?" he chuckled "Found out mommy dearest wasn't exactly true to her blue collar upbringing. Guess the demon side of me decided it would be easier to kill, than to forgive. Besides, if I hadn't done it, you would have."

"No…this is wrong…if should have been handled differently…" Sona faltered helplessly.

"Some people deserve to be hurt." he smiled evilly.

She was caught off guard now. He had just said the same thing she had told Hiei. Was it a coincidence?

Leo laughed hysterically for a moment. "Oh my poor confused sibling. You want to know why I'm here, don't you? Well, a man came to me in my dreams. He stood in this beautiful forest. And he told me about your tests, and how you were to become a very strong demon. After hearing such a thing in my dreams, I had to come see how you were doing. I think my inner rage just took over when I saw my loving parents."

"My father…" she stuttered.

"Right you are. He also told me you were staying with a nice boy, who was going to train you. Well, when I found out my baby sister was shacking up with some low life demon that's intentions aren't completely pure, I had to do something about it. Knowing of course that you'd be coming, I just waited for him to follow." he smirked.

"What did you do to Hiei?!" she demanded while her lip quivered.

"You'll have to ask nicer than that." Leo mocked.

"Please Leo! Say you didn't hurt him…" tears flooded her already puffy eyes.

He began to walk away, but stopped in mid step. Leo turned slightly, "If I told you that, I would be lying."

"No!" she screamed now finding anger rising up into her throat, Sona struggled with the binds.

He stopped moving and looked at her. "So, your that serious about this guy? Hmm…maybe we can work out a deal."

"Deal? What the hell are you on Leo?!" she screamed.

"There are forty rooms in this house, your boyfriend is dying in one of them. I left him hanging onto life twenty minutes ago. He may be already dead. I guess I could give you a riddle and set you off to find him. That way you can say goodbye, possibly heal him. But if I let you go, I'll just have to come and get you. I'm always in for a good chase. And to be a good sport, I'll give you a five minute head start since you aren't very familiar with the house." Leo walked over to her.

"And if you catch me?" she asked.

"When I catch you, I either kill you, or make you mine." he grabbed her face and whispered into her ear, "I always thought of you at the academy." And licked the side of her face.

She jerked away. "Fine!"

"Alright, the chase is on." he ripped the rope off her hands. "He's where you fly free, but are caged by darkness."

With those final words she took off running while he counted down five minutes. She knew where to go instantly. Hiei was in the back yard garden. Of course now she knew where to go but there were so many hallways and doors. Five minutes wouldn't be enough to get to him. As she bolted out of the cellar, she slammed the door behind her and placed something heavy in front of it to slow Leo down. Now two minutes into the head start, she was half way there. The kitchen was a blur as she ran through the doors. The garden entrance was five feet away, and Leo's struggle with the object in front of the cellar door could be heard echoing through the house. He wasn't far behind. Oh God she ran. She ran like the devil was snapping at her heels. Ominous gray clouds covered the sky above her. Only one thing stood between her and Hiei, a maze of greenery, with twists and turns that would screw her chances of getting to him. She jolted forward suddenly possessed by emotions, another person forced her to move on. Every turn she made seemed to be the right one and Leo's footsteps were less than a yard away.

Please let him be alive. She prayed still moving and silently suffering a nervous break down.

The end was laid out before her. It felt as though her lungs would collapse. Sona exited the maze still running like hell, and saw Hiei lying lifelessly in the distance and her heart stopped. She wanted to throw up. Please let him be alive! She begged the Fates.

She fell to her knees at his side, put her head against his chest. He was breathing shallow. His body was completely mangled, like he had been thrown around like a rag doll.

"Sona," he murmured still conscious.

"Don't waste your breath. I'll get you out of here, and we'll go home. Just don't die." she whispered to him as tear flowed down in a constant stream.

"He's coming. Watch out, he's stronger than you think…" with that Hiei eyes rolled back.

"No…" she tore into the soil with her fingers.

"Looks like you lost." Leo joked behind her.

"You bastard." she stood slowly. "You fucking bastard!"

"Oh, are you in a fighting mood? Then bring it." he challenged as his muscles bulged, and his veins popped.

"I'm not afraid of you! You've taken it away….you've destroyed me already, its time you felt pain." she clenched her fists so tight, blood poured over her fingers. She started breathing heavy as her body glowed with a radiant luster. Something happened. She felt more alone now than ever, and she was so tired of being alone. It changed her. When all seemed lost, something was awakened within her. Like a beast she growled furiously, and charged so quickly you couldn't see the physical changes. Moments later, Leo fell, in bits and pieces. She turned back, now covered in human blood, crying. She went back to Hiei and sat beside him her head against his, just crying. Her tears hitting his eyes. He moved. She had given him life, just as easily as she had taken away Leo's.

In the distance her old bedroom window was open and a ballerina danced around in circles, as a familiar melody played. The second test was over.