Authors note- So sorry it took so long to write. I just lost my inspiration and I couldn't write. It was weird. But I found it. ALSO YOU GUYS OUT THERE ARE MY INSPIRATION SO REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! Please I'm asking nicely. You all liked Brave at Heart so read and review this one too! Lol well bye! Enjoy the fic

Chapter 2

Eagle jumped a bit in bed and woke up. He shook his head and held it in his hands. "So hot." he whispered as he slowly got up from his bed and walked slowly toward the bathroom. He walked in and turned the light on dimly and washed his face. When he was done he wiped his face in a towel and then looked in the mirror. His eyes were puffy and he looked more pale then usual. He shook his head and walked over to his bed and fell instantly asleep. But the spirit within him did not. He began to take slow control over Eagle.

Eagle's Mind

Eagle walked around a strange yet very familiar ship. "I've been here. before. but when?" he said to himself as he walked around. From the shadows someone watched him. Eagle walked on. He was very curious at where he was and what was going on. "I wish I could remember." He said stopping for a moment. Just then a cold chill made his body shiver. "You don't remember me. what a shame. I remember you." Said a cold voice. Eagle tried to spin around but his feet couldn't move. "What the!" he shouted trying to make them move. He looked down and saw they were frozen in ice. He gasped in horror and tried to turn around and see was what behind him but it was useless. Kenzi had already begun to trap him.

Reality

The door of the room opened slightly and Lantis peeked in. He looked at his friend with worry in his eyes. He closed the door and then walked away. He then shivered again remembering the cold pain his heart felt. "What was that?" he wondered aloud. "What was what?" asked a tiny pixie. Lantis looked over and saw Primera floating toward him. She rested on his shoulder and smiled. "My heart. it felt as if someone grabbed it." Lantis said shaking his head. Primera stood up on his shoulder and touched his head. "You seem sick maybe you should rest." She said. Lantis nodded and then walked with his room.

After Ascot bid goodnight to Umi he entered his room. His head ached a bit but he was happy. Happy that Umi had said she loved him. Ascot slipped out of his robes and shoes and then went to go to sleep. He crawled under his covers and fell asleep. As Ascot slept Saiji was awake. Saiji began to take control of his body.

Ascots Mind

Ascot walked around in a dark evil looking place. It seemed familiar to Ascot yet he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He walked around and around yet no matter how far he got it seemed that he wasn't getting anywhere. Ascot scratched his head and then looked around. Just then he heard footsteps "Hello?" he said. No one replied. He heard the footsteps coming closer but no one was there. Ascot gulped and backed away only to hit something. "Hello." Said a cold voice in his ear. Ascot yelped and turned around but no one was there. Ascot swallowed hard and looked around. Just then he felt his feet go numb. Ascot looked down to his feet stuck together in ice. He gasped and tried to break it but the hold was too strong. "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Ascot screamed in terror. The voice from before only laughed mocking Ascot. Ascot groaned and shivered with fear.

Reality Saiji opened his eyes and moved Ascot around. After ten minutes Saiji let Ascot sleep. This was his slow start to take over his body.

Ferio walked to his room after bidding good bye to Fuu. When he walked in he walked to his bathroom and took a long bath and dressed in his sleeping garments. When he was done dressing he walked over to his bed and was about to fall asleep when his head started to hurt. He groaned and rested his head on his pillow and then. he blanked out.

Ferio's Mind

Ferio was stuck in place with his feet frozen to the ground just like Eagle and Ascot. "What's going on?" he said trying to break the ice. "You can't escape prince!" said a voice. Ferio shot up and looked around. "Who's there?" he asked. "SHOW YOURSELF!" A cold chilling laugh filled the dark area. Then someone grabbed Ferio by the back of the neck. "Pathetic Prince your body shall belong to me!" said the voice and then he pushed Ferio down.

The next morning everyone had gathered in the dining hall all except Ferio, Ascot, and Eagle. As the food was brought in and set in front of them a worried looked came across Fuu and Umi's faces. "I'm worried." Said Umi. "I wonder if Ascot's alright he seemed fine last night." Fuu nodded and said, "I'm worried about Ferio." Just then the two walked in looking extremely tired and pale face. They slumped down into their chairs. Both of their heads drooped low and it looks, as they would fall asleep right into the food. "Ferio are you okay?" asked Fuu touching his arm softly. Ferio looked at her. His eyes were baggy and bloodshot. "Just a hard time sleeping." Just then a slight snoring came from across the table. Everyone turned to see Ascot sleeping. Umi touched his shoulder and said, "Ascot?" he jumped a bit and then looked up. "You have a rough night too?" she asked. He nodded and tried to keep his eyes open. "I think you guys should go back to bed and try and get some sleep." Caldina said taking a bite out of her breakfast. Ferio and Ascot nodded and slowly got up but instantly fell back down. Umi and Fuu rushed to there side and helped them up. "We'll be back." Said Fuu. Everyone nodded and aloud them to leave. When they were gone a worried expression crossed Clef's face. "Strange." Said Clef. "I hope there okay." Said Hikaru. When they were almost done Umi and Fuu returned but neither of them touched their food. The two young women were worried and could not even think of anything else. "It'll be all right everyone has trouble sleeping." Said Presea touching the girls' hands and patting them. Hikaru got up from the table and said, "I'm going to go give Eagle his breakfast he should be up by now. Umi. Fuu all they need is some sleep I'm sure they'll be fine." Fuu and Umi gave a smile and then the two picked up their forks and began to eat.

Hikaru carried the tray carefully up to Eagle's room. She stood in front of the door of his room and knocked on it. There was a soft muffled voice that sounded like, "Come in." Hikaru turned the knob and walked in to see Eagle lying on the bed. She smiled and walked over to him. Once up close Hikaru noticed Eagle looked weaker and much paler then before. "Eagle. are you feeling okay?" she asked. Eagle tried to get up but he was too weak. "Would you like some breakfast?" she asked. He nodded and lifted his hand to get the fork but he couldn't even lift it. "Damn it!" He said as loud as he could. "I can't do anything for myself!" Hikaru looked at his angered face. She touched his cheek and smiled. "You'll get better!" she said. "Let me help you until then please." Eagle looked at her pleading eyes and then nodded. Hikaru smiled and cut his food into smaller pieces so he could eat easier. She picked some up with her fork and then brought it to his lips. Eagle opened his mouth and Hikaru placed it inside. She pulled out the fork and then he chewed his food and swallowed. From outside of the room Lantis watched from the crack with Primera and Clef. Lantis and Clef walked away so the two could not hear the conversation. Primera sat on Lantis's shoulder. "He's gotten much worse." Said Lantis sadly. "In such a short time seems impossible." Said Clef rubbing his chin. "Will he die?" asked Primera shaking a bit. "If his condition does not improve. he might." Said Clef sadly. Just then there was a loud scream coming from Eagle's room. Lantis and Clef bolted to the door and ran inside. "EAGLE! EAGLE!" Hikaru cried watching him breathe heavily and clutch his chest. Tears flooded her eyes. "EAGLE!" she screamed watching him in pain. "Hikaru move!" said Clef raising his staff. Hikaru backed away and Clef raised his staff high and a blue light came out of it. The light consumed Eagle and he fell into a peaceful sleep. Hikaru began to cry even more. She ran to Lantis and cried into his shirt soaking it. "What's wrong with him why is he getting worse?" she sobbed. Lantis stroked her hair gently. Clef was over by the bed. He covered Eagle back up and looked over at Hikaru. "He'll be fine. he needs rest now." He said walking out of the room. Lantis led Hikaru to the door but she stopped and looked at him. "No. I want to stay with him." She said. Lantis looked at her sad eyes and nodded. He then looked at Primera. "Watch over Hikaru and Eagle." He said to the pixie. Primera nodded and flew over to the bed and sat down on a post. Lantis then exited the room and closed the door behind him.

Inside Eagle's mind Kenzi had already begun to trap Eagle's soul. "He's body is weak. soon I'll have his body and soul are weak. and nothing will stop me!" He said to himself watching Eagle's soul becoming consumed in ice. He then smiled, "And Hikaru will be mine and mine alone!"

Several hours later Ascot awoke feeling refreshed. He got up took a bath and got dressed. He then walked out of his room to find the others. As he was walking he passed the courtyard and saw Umi sitting on the ground by a fountain. He walked quietly over to her and picked a pretty white flower for her. When he reached her he heard a soft cry coming from her. "Umi." he said softly. Umi turned around and wiped her eyes. She smiled and hugged Ascot. "Are you okay?" asked Ascot confused. "I'm sorry." She said. "Everyone said you just needed some sleep but I thought you were sick or hurt?" She hugged him tightly. He then gave her the flower. "Thanks for caring about me." He said pecking her on the cheek.

Fuu waited outside Ferio's room. She was playing around with the ring he had given her. She was worried and all she could do was wait and hope that he was okay. Just then the doorknob turned and the door opened. Ferio walked out. He was surprised to see Fuu standing out there. "Hey Fuu." He said. Fuu smiled. "I was coming to see how you were doing." She lied not wanting him to know she was standing out there the whole time. Ferio new she was and he said, "Thanks. I feel a lot better. care to come and eat with me I'm starved." He said holding out his hand. Fuu took his hand and the two walked to the dining room.

Even though Ferio and Ascot looked all right. They still didn't know that their bodies and souls were in trouble. They also didn't know that so were Fuu and Umi. Inside them slowly Saiji and Eri were taking over. As for Eagle though Kenzi was rapidly taking over him. With Eagle sick and weak does that mean there is no way for him to fight back?



Author's Note- OH boy what's going to happen next? Will Eagle be able to find a way and fight back? Will Ascot and Ferio realize that their lives are on the line as well? Will Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu be able to help them? But most of all will Eagle have enough strength to live? Well until next chapter of BRAVE AT HEART 2. Did you like it by the way? Well Read and Review. Bye!

Princess Hikaru