Sangokirara: Waa, a sad ch!

Kei: Yeah, very.

Lei: Hey, your back!

Kei: oh, woops! Sorry! *runs out, and grabs some flower* I'm supposed to be dead! *Drops dead on the ground, holing the flowers.

Sangokirara: *Sweat drop* Anyways, let's go.

~Ch28 the battle with the Kage Crystal~

The gang flew up into the dark sky speechlessly on the backs of the wolves and dragons. The very last they saw of Kei is when she disappeared into thin air. Lei had explained that the creator's senders always vanish when they breathe their last breath on the mission. They were still in shock of the fact of Kei's death.

Fuu suddenly piped up, and asked a question to Lei, "Hey, I know that Kei is very good at fighting. How come that we could get the man and Kei couldn't? She could have always brought you out, and fight, she can also use magic."

At this, Lei shook his head. "Kei-sama was.trying to protect you." He said. Everyone froze and listened. "When the gate-keepers take someone into another dimension, then she/he can not perform any other magic. Taking us out is part of magic." He added, for Fuu started to open her mouth. He continued, "If she/he does perform other magic than the gate magic, then the people in it will suddenly get pulled to another dimension, and they will only get stuck there, forever."

"Oh." Hikaru said. Everyone bowed their heads. They felt very bad for what had happened back there.

Lei sighed, and said, "Kei-sama was very pleased that she met you, and was able to help you. You must be happy, too. Her wish was the happiness for you guys. She does not wish to see your sad faces"

"We know.but how can we be happy, when we witness our friend die?" Eagle asked.

"I know it's hard, but we have to face it. We have to live on." Geo said.

"You're the only one that says that we have to forget it and all. If you did really care, you shouldn't say to forget about it!" Umi said, crying.

Eagle shook his head. He knew that Geo was not happy; he was the one that is most miserable right now. Eagle and Lei saw him crying beneath the tree when they were packing up. Geo knew that Kei wanted to see happy faces. He knew that.but he couldn't keep his feelings closed up.he should take it out on his most trustworthy friend.but.she's gone.

Geo just kept looking on, as if he had no life within him. He just stared at nothing, and stare at nothing did he do. He was riding on Lei, and Lei was too depressed to notice. Then, suddenly the group came to a halt.

"What's going on?" Eagle asked, looking forward. There, they saw a huge mountain, covered in black mist. This, you can tell, was the mountain, filled with dark monsters, and probably the Kage Crystal.the gang looked on, and Kei's guardians slowly descended. As soon as they landed, the gang hopped off of their dragon/wolves.

They stood on the ground firmly, and looked up. They saw the huge mountain, covered in dead trees, black mist, and dead everything. The gang started to move on, but suddenly they heard a thud. They looked back and saw in horror that the dragons and t he wolves were on the ground, looking sick!

"You guys ok?" Umi said, as she ran to them. Everyone else followed, except Geo. He just kept walking on.

Lei managed to speak. He and the others looked like they had a big fever. "Yes, it's just that there is a spell here.that.keeps us from using magic..try yours.."

Hikaru, who was listening to this, pointed her sword to one of the trees. She then, said, "Honou no Yaiba!" Then, the fire demon came, and scorched the place. (Well, everything was dead, anyway)

Lei watched with relief. "Good, I didn't want Kei-sama's effort to end up like this. I thought you wouldn't be able to use it here. Well, we will still go with you, but we will not be much of a help. We will be only able to use our fangs and claws." He said as he stood up with lots of effort. He looked as if he was about to collapse. The gang looked at them.

All of a sudden, Eagle spoke up. "Why don't you turn yourselves into chibi form, and we will carry you."

"No, that's too much trouble" Houryu said, also getting up.

"Great idea!" Umi said.

"Yeah, hop on!" Eagle said, as he moved his arm.

The guardians thanked them, and turned into chibi form. Then, everyone took 2 each. Then, seeing that Geo was way ahead, they caught on, and handed Lei to him. Geo did not look, or even feel Lei going into his arms. The gang looked at his suspiciously.

"What's wrong with him?" Canus whispered to Lei.

"I don't know," he whispered back. "I can't sense anything, but then again, I can't sense anything right now. I feel dizzy with all these magic." He then groaned. The magic was really getting on him.

The gang still looked at him. They could not see why Geo would act that way. They walked on, not saying a word. After a while, Fuu started to whisper to Hikaru, Umi, Eagle, and the guardians, except for Lei, who was in Geo's hands.

"Geo-san is acting strange. I think there is something wrong." Fuu whispered.

"Yeah, I think so too, but what could be wrong?" Eagle said.

"Maybe the shock is still with in him." Hikaru said.

Umi was thinking, and then spoke up. "Maybe.just maybe there is a Kage in him?" Everyone's attention was on her now. She continued. "Well, you know how Kei said that humans get attacked as soon as the Kage sees that he/she is weakening?" They nodded. "Well, when Geo saw Kei." A single tear came upon her. "Dying.well.maybe Kage came and took over."

"Well, it does make sense, but how do we get it out of there? Only Kei knows how to get it out." Hikaru said.

At those words, they fell silent. They really did not know what to do. They just stared down again.

Suddenly, thoughts came upon Eagle. He spoke it aloud, so only Umi, Hikaru, Fuu, and the guardians can hear it. "Ask Lei for the paper, and Lei will take care of the rest for you. But, you must remember. You have to support him. He has less power now. Wish. Use your will power. Use it. It will help. This is the land of will." He whispered. Everyone looked at him.

"Where did THAT, come from?" Karyu asked.

"I.don't know.it...just popped in my head. I think it was.Kei" Eagle said, with confused look on his face.

"Well, let's ask Lei. Hey Geo!" Hikaru piped up. Geo walked on as if he heard nothing. They saw this, and thought of something else. "Hey Lei!" They called. Lei prickled his ears, and opened his eyes. He was sleeping. Since he was the leader of the pack, he held the most powers, and those powers made him weak right then.

"Yeah?" He answered.

"Come here!" Hikaru said, as she caught up, and grabbed Lei. Geo did not notice this, as well. They soon explained the whole thing to Lei as soon as Hikaru returned with him.

Lei thought this over quickly, and spoke. "Well, it is possible.yes, I will try to get to my human form and seal the Kage, but like Kei-sama said, I need your help. Ok?" He said. Then, he suddenly glowed. Then, where he stood, now stood a human, with gold and white horn, and he wore a uniform, which reminded everyone of Kei. Lei then, feel onto his knees. Apparently, his powers were going down.

"Oh no! Everyone, just wish for it. Wish for power for him!" Moro said, his magical horn glowing. Soon, Lei was covered in sparkles, and he became stable. "Keep wishing!" Moro added, as he kept his eyes closed.

Then, Lei got up, and summoned a summoning charm. Now, in his hand, he had the paper which sealed the Kages. Then, he said, "Kami yo, kono kegareta mono wo kono kami ni fuujiro! Fuuin!" (God, please give me power to seal this Kage. Seal!) Then, the paper glowed, and suddenly, a huge storm came. Lei, who had not expected this, backed up. "What the?" He said aloud.

Then, everyone heard a voice. "Fools!" It said. "You can not seal me. I am the most powerful here! You will not be able to seal me! HAHAHA! Now that the god's sender is out of my way, then I can move freely with this new body of mine!"

At those last words, they knew who the thing was. It was Geo. It wasn't really Geo. It was the Kage Crystal with in him..

~What's to happen? Well, in the next ch, the final battle will begin, and there will be an epilogue for the last ch. Trust me, it'll be a happy ending. Many ppl asked me that when I put the last ch up. They were asking me abt Kei. Like is she gonna return? And all those stuff. Well, you'll find out when you read it! Cya ^__^ Please read for the next 2 chs! ~