MSSKZ: AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!! EVIL BOOK (Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier) ON 46 (TMC for me... hey! that rhymed)!!!! *makes cross sign with fingers*

Hiei: Right....

MSSKZ: _ Hiss..... Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this chapter!!! And if you still have any questions about the disclaimer, I don't own any of the characters except Reu, Keu, Seu, Nakushita, Kurai, Fuyu, or Mirai Zutsu..... Yeah. No one reviewed last chapter... It made me sad... T_T --- ^_^ But I'm over it! I have exams this week, and I had a huge paper and many tests last week, so sorry for the delay in getting this chapter out. (but for some reason, I did have time to switch my desktop's pic from Vash and Wolfwood to the battle at Bespin... ^_^;;) Here't goes!! ^_~ *jumps around and goes downstairs to make self bagel and green tea--- comes back* Let's begin! Oh, and I uh... watched one of my fav. movies recently, and I still have it on the brain, so please excuse me if anything sounds cliched.

Neo: Hey, Serena! Know what's funny? MSSKZ's computer doesn't say that cuss words are spelled wrong!

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When Cesia woke up, she was in what looked like a dungeon cell. Well this is wonderful, she commented, right before Shyrendora started coming down the hall. Cesia decided to pretend to be asleep.

Don't try to fake sleeping, Cesia, I know you're awake, Shyrendora said.

Fuck off! Cesia also flipped her off.

I see someone's angry.

I wonder why! was Cesia's sarcastic retort.

At least that bastard was quieter when Shydeman and I checked to see if he was conscious.

Cesia asked, glaring at Shyrendora.

That damn kid that you were saved by the last time... That didn't know who Lord Nadil was.

You... caught... Rath...? How? I have the feeling he wouldn't have surrendered himself alive. To a demon, no less.

The brat did try to kill himself, but he had insulted Shydeman, so I took that brat's sword away, and Shydeman started to cast a spell to kill him.

You killed him? God, it's starting to seem like everyone that tries to help me dies...

No. For some reason, that bastard was spared... By what seemed to be the Light Dragon. Shyrendora smirked. You know anything that we should be alerted to?

...N---no... I-i d-don't... Holy shit!! Reu was lying!! Rath is the prince!! SHIT! DAMN! FUCK! Now I'm never going to be free from them and out of this fucking hellhole!! Cesia thought, but keeping a straight face at the same time.

No matter. But I do know that you're lying. You called him Rath' a while ago. You know, you really should be more truthful, Cesia. For you to obey would be nice as well.

I'll never join you!! I'll keep running away until I'm finally free, or I'm dead! Cesia growled.

I guess we'll just have to keep you under closer watch until you see the dark! [1] Shyrendora then signaled to two lower class demons to come. These boys will be your new bodyguards. She unlocked Cesia's cell, and said to the two demons, You better keep an eye on her, or else. Nadil is not as forgiving as I am! [2]

The two demons bowed as Shyrendora walked out of the hallway. When she was gone, Cesia tried to make a run for it. The two then chased her to try and get her to stop, but to no avail.

Back at the restaurant, Keu was giving a death glare to Kurai, who was quietly sipping tea. It also just happened to be a dark, snow-stormy night. [3]

So... Why don't we try to infiltrate Nadil's castle? Nakushita asked, trying to prevent the upcoming fight that would soon break out between Kurai and Keu. Rune then stared at her like she was insane.

Nah, too hard. Plus it'd take us forever to gain the demon's trust, Reu said.

I have to agree with her, even though she is quite loony, Gil said.

Yeah, that's why it's so hard to find a good idea, because if it comes from her, it might be crazy, Seu said. And/ or stupid.

Why not just storm the castle? It works in the movies, Fuyu said.

That's not a bad idea! Then we could also stop by the vaults!! Thatz exclaimed.

Or not! Rune said, before thwacking Thatz with a boulder (My, boulders sure are plentiful around here!), which is just what Keu wanted to do to Kurai. That caused Kurai to look at Keu disbelievingly.

Get out of my mind! Keu shouted at him.

This is the end... My only friend the end... Everyone then looked at Seu who was listening to the Doors on his walkman at the highest volume possible. Heh heh. Sorry!! ^_^;;

Fuyu said.

Leave him alone! Nakushita said.

Gil said, trying to get back on subject, that girl, Cesia, is the Dragon Knight of Wind?

I thought that that was already established? Kurai said.

It actually wasn't... Seu said. The wind howled for a bit then subsided.

Anyways, if you guys knew, why didn't you tell us before? Gil continued.

Because you never asked, Reu said. Plus how would we have known that you were the Dragon Knights?

Kurai said, as he flung Dragon Knights Volume 10 at her, which caused Reu to sweat drop.

Leave me alone!! Reu said as she started to cry, waterfall-like.

Because you weren't supposed to know. Weren't you looking for the dragon, anyways? Seu said, still listening to the Doors.

Yeah, but we got a little sidetracked, Rune said as he glared at Thatz, who grinned.

Besides, all of the Dragon Officers are extremely busy, and the Red Dragon Officer has been missing for some time, Gil said.

None of you ever met him, did you? Kurai asked, while still calmly sipping the tea.

Thatz said cheerfully.

That sounds like the sort of plot twist I'd expect from Fate, Kurai said, as lettering appeared on the ceiling: Damn Straight!

Right you are, mon ami, Fuyu commented.

Are we just going to talk about pointless stuff that doesn't matter at the moment or are we going to devise a plan to rescue Rath and Cesia?? Reu and Nakushita yelled, unusually serious.

Wait! How do you know any of this stuff? Thatz demanded.

Uh... We're... aliens? Kurai said.

That's a pitiful excuse! Gil said.

Shut up! It's the best I could come up with on such short notice!

But sadly true, Seu said, now on to Christmas music, depending on your point of view... [4]

You know the whole story about Nadil's party crashing almost 16 years ago? Keu said, finally chilled out about Kurai being a pain in the ass.

...Yeah. When it was all predicted that the prince would die, etc.? Gil replied.

That was me that gave the predictions. ^_^;;

Rune exclaimed/ queried/ yelled.

Keu said embarrassed.

So that means that that kid is the prince? Gil asked.

That question caused Kurai to cough

OH! That's what you were hinting at!! Thatz said, as he connected the dots.

Well, what are we going to do? Rune asked, a tad stressed.

You'll get no help from us! Kurai said.

Fuyu agreed, We're on vacation.

Nakuishita said, and smiled.

And what of you? Gil asked Reu, Keu, and Seu.

It's our job to help, Seu said.

Reu coughed.

You better mean helping them and not having to baby-sit us, musume of kafein nuki no kohi, Nakushita said. [5, 6]

...Nakushita, I---... oh nevermind... Kurai said.

Wait... What was Mirai doing here, do you think? Fuyu wondered.

The world may never know! Reu said, on reflex.

You don't think that Fate had something to do with it...? Kurai said.

everyone else asked.

Back at Nadil's castle, Cesia was still running from her new bodyguards. In a different part, however, there was something afoot.

You really think that that brat is Lykouleon's? Nadil asked Shydeman and Shyrendora.

Well, Cesia almost said so, Shyrendora said. I could go fetch her for interrogation...?

No. I just want proof.

The Light Dragon saved him from my attack that would have killed him, Shydeman added.

But I want actual, positive proof!!! Nadil yelled.

At that moment, Kharl the Alchemist (in someplaces also known as Kharl the Spaz) walked in. Damn! Wrong room! Sorry!! Kharl then started to walk out, while the other three in the room were looking at him like he was insane (not that he isn't), but stopped. I kept forgetting to tell you, but the boy that was with Cesia when I ran into her in the forest was the Dragon Lord's son.

How would you know that? Nadil asked.

Didn't you notice the resemblance?

Shydeman and Shyrendora took this as a great opportunity to slink off, and avoid getting yelled at by Nadil for not recognizing that immediately, and having Kharl report that information.

Are you sure?



Are you sure you're sure?

Yup. I'm sure I'm sure I'm sure.

And how would you know that?



That's good enough for me.

Going back to the other part of the castle, where Cesia is still fleeing her new bodyguards.

Can't... run... much... longer, Cesia panted, before sitting down in the middle of the hallway. I... can't... believe... I got so... winded... just from running... through Nadil's castle...

As she finished her sentence, one of her pursuers flopped down on the floor about 5 feet away.

Mirai, get up! I know you're not that tired!! Beirrez said.

Am too, was the reply.

Hey... You're the guy that saved me last time!! Cesia said to Beirrez. I never got a chance to say thank you, but not I'm not so sure...

Look, we're on your side, Beirrez said. Why else would I have killed those demons?

To gain my trust?

Well... I wouldn't.... have... chased... you all... the way... here if I... wasn't--- Mirai Zutsu said.

If we weren't on your side, otherwise, we would have called other demons to come and help us get you, Beirrez finished.

You do have a point there... Wait, Cesia said, and directed her question at Mirai, Weren't you that guy that came into the restaurant and walked out once you noticed the crazy one was ranting?

While being overly dramatic and still gasping for breath Mirai replied,

Ok. I trust you now.

That's capricious of you. Believing him and not me, Beirrez quipped.

Well, you look like a demon and he doesn't.

I can understand that...

So, why are you going to rescue me?

Because you're the Dragon Knight of Wind, and it's my job as the Red Dragon Officer, Beirrez explained.

Cesia said calmly, before exclaiming,

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Lotsa notes today, um-hum. That there are. Yes, that there are. Listening to christmas music, that I am:

[1] play on ...see the light since they're evil, it's dark instead of light

[2] see aforementioned explanation about me using movie clichés in the intro

[3] like the real weather!

[4] see [2]

[5] means daughter in japanese

[6] means decaffeinated coffee in japanese

Yeah, I'm being weird... This is the longest chapter yet! Hoped you like it!! Please review!! Hmm.. I need more green tea... Anyways, I'll update much after Thursday!! (FREEDOM!!) XD Well, I have to go practice French Horn, so later!! ^_^

~MSSKZ