MSSKZ: HI AGAIN!!! ^_^ I'm finished studying for my exams tomorrow!! Merci pour reviewing!! (and at the same time I'm studying for French!!)

Neo: Don't forget, MSSKZ, about Shinimegami-Rin's statement...

MSSKZ: Shinimegami-Rin, er... uh... euh... with the whole Nadil being the Dragon Knight of Wind, I, uh, knew that. That's why, in chapter one, Keu said, In the preordained world, Nadil is the true Dragon Knight of Wind, but I'll try to get permission from Fate to change the future. I already had it covered. Don't worry, that was a very long time ago, so I can see why you thought that I didn't know.

Serena: Don't forget that she's taking major liberties with the script anyways...

Fate: *thwacks Serena* Silence, mortal.

Serena: At least I don't have a crush on Anakin Skywalker and Vegeta! Anyways, I'm not mortal, remember?

Fate: *glares* Shut up!

MSSKZ: Uh... Please ignore them!!! ^_^;;;;; Oh, I, uh, only own Nakushita, Kurai, Fuyu, Ancien, Reu Sekene, Kris Bond, Daiya Suki, and Kaizan Akinatsu. I hope you enjoy the chapter!! And don't forget to review!! *watches Nike place a sticker over the area Serena and Fate are fighting*

Nike: Have to keep it PG-13. ^___________^

MSSKZ: O_o Moving on....

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I think that I misunderstood you, Cesia said, trying to dismiss what had just been revealed to her mere seconds ago.

There's no mistake, I'm sure of that! Mirai said.

Well, that's reassuring! Cesia and Beirrez said sarcastically.

No, I was sent here by Fate, Mirai started, and then coughed, idiot that she is...

Fate? Are you serious? Why would you know that I was the Dragon Knight of Wind, then?? Or that he's the Red Dragon Officer?? Well!? Cesia challenged Mirai.

Well, yeah, I am serious. Fate is omnipotent. After all, she controls ...fate. Mirai felt really stupid saying that.

Wait, you meant a goddess called Fate that controls destiny, and not just destiny itself?



So, how'd you get into this mess? Beirrez asked. I never got a chance to ask you after we got assigned guarding her.

Well, Fate decided to have an acquaintance of hers reinstate a organization that fixed all of the errors that had been made in time by evil beings that found the rip in the time space continuum, and I'm one of the rogues that is in between the forces of good and evil, Mirai attempted to explain.

So, you're a mercenary? Cesia asked, skeptical yet confused.

Yeah, but let's just say that I work for good for less money.

So a biased mercenary, then? Beirrez said.

As is Reu, Keu, and Seu, in addition to myself. All under orders from Fate. Or else.

So I'm really the Dragon Knight of Wind? Cesia asked.

Truthfully? ...No. Nadil was supposed to be the Dragon Knight, but Keu begged Fate to change it, and in exchange, they had to take care of Nakushita, Kurai, and Fuyu.

...You mean the three that all of the people in the village nearby think are crazy or demons? Beirrez inquired, amused.

...yeah. Even some dark lords think that they're crazy!

I'm not gonna ask.

Yeah, it's too long a story...

If you're all done now, could we get outta here now? Cesia demanded.

Shit! Shyrendora has probably noticed we're missing by now! Beirrez exclaimed.

And we're stuck in the art wing... Mirai said, shaking his head.

What do you mean, Cesia exclaimed.

Well, the door locked when it shut. Didn't you hear it?

Damn it all to hell!! Beirrez complained.

We could always cut the hinges of the door off, or slice through the lock itself, Mirai suggested as he drew his sword.

It'll set off tons of alarms! Cesia said. Do you want to get us all killed?

Why use the door? Why not cut through the wall, instead? Beirrez proposed as an alternate solution.

Good idea! Heck, we're even on ground level! We can just escape from here! Mirai said. He then cut a hole in the wall behind a painting, so no one would notice the huge, gaping hole behind it. Beirrez helped Cesia stand up, and they started getting out of the castle. Cesia, though, vaguely remembered that she was forgetting something, or was it someone?

Cesia exclaimed, as she stopped in her tracks, eyes wide.

What? What is it? Beirrez asked.

I don't think we forgot anything. Mirai added.

Rath's still in there!! Cesia cried, and she ran back to the castle.

Wait! Cesia! Don't!

Shit! The demons noticed, didn't they? Beirrez said, as he and Mirai ran after Cesia. Just as he spoke those words, Shydeman and Shyrendora stepped out in frount of the hole that had been cut into the wall, and Cesia skidded to a halt right in frount of them. Mirai and Beirrez weren't that far behind her, and were caught aiding her escape.

Well, well. Beirrez, wasn't it? Shyrendora said, pretending as if she wasn't able to remember since he was so low and unimportant. She already had Cesia bound and unconscious. However, Shydeman then recognized the other. ...And Kaizan Akinatsu!? We're paying you good money. Why would you betray us? Shydeman demanded to know from the mercenary. [1]

I got a higher payment from someone else, more powerful than Nadil, Mirai replied superciliously, as if he was a different person.

This is a side of him that I haven't seen before... Why did Shydeman call him that other name? That's the name of one of the five best bounty hunters in the universe. He couldn't really be...? Could he? Oh my god... Beirrez realized.

And who's that? The Dragon Lord? Or some other nameless light benefactor? Shyrendora spat.

Nah. Nothing like that. Direct from the gods themselves. Fight this fight or die a horrible death and rot in Tartarus for the rest of eternity,' they said. How could any of us refuse? Only Ancien did, and the gods decided to just let him handle all the others jobs and give a vacation to all heroes ever. Mais, c'est la vie, Mirai answered with an arrogant overtone. [2, 3]

We will have our vengeance, you know that, don't you, bounty hunter? As the saying goes, First comes pride before the fall,' Shydeman hissed, and he and his sister retreated, but they took Cesia with them. When they left, Mirai suddenly passed out. Beirrez didn't know what to do, now that he knew what Mirai really was. Or, rather, what Beirrez thought he was. He couldn't leave Mirai by himself, because, if he really was as powerful as Shydeman and Shyrendora implied, then the demons would take any opportunity to kill him without a fight. The only problem was that now they were back at square one: Cesia was back in Nadil's custody, but Rath was still there, and could be killed any moment. While Beirrez was debating with himself, Mirai woke up.

Ugh... What happened? he said, exhausted. Then he became more awake, Where's Cesia!?

What do you mean? Do you not remember, Akinastu? Beirrez growled.

Wha--- Oh, god. He took over again, didn't he...? What happened? I don't remember---

What do you mean? Shydeman and Shyrendora came and you acted like you were the king of the universe! They retreated when you practically challenged them to a fight! With Cesia!

Shit! Dammit! Why can't he ever take over when I'm fighting, and not something like this, at the worst possible moment? It's not fair! Mirai then collapsed onto the ground and started to cry. Beirrez decided to not pursue the matter further until they were out of danger, and Cesia and Rath were out of Nadil's castle.

Hey, could you quell your break down until we get the hell out of here? Beirrez snapped.

And what do you suggest we do? Storm the castle? We're only two people! Against hundreds of demons! Mirai replied.

Make that eight, Keu said from a branch on a nearby tree. He then jumped down, and walked over to Beirrez and Mirai.

Who are you? Beirrez asked.

he started to reply, but Mirai interrupted him. You mean Kris Bond, don't you? Mirai said.

Kaizan! What!? Why?

Shydeman said that I was myself... In frount of Beirrez.

So you really are the infamous bounty hunters, Beirrez quipped.

Yeah, the unbeatable bounty hunters who could catch the gods themselves,' or so we're told. They really died millions of years ago under tragic circumstances. We just happen to be their reincarnations. Lucky us, huh? Keu replied, with a touch of remorse, pain, and cynicism.

You said eight people. We're only three, Beirrez stated.

Well, Reu Sekene and Daiya Suki are also here, and the three main elemental Dragon Knights are here, Keu explained. The Dragon Knights, Reu, and Daiya are going to save Rath; we, on the other hand are to retrieve Cesia, and, if we're lucky, Ancien will grace us with his presence. [4]

I feel so much better, Beirrez said sarcastically. We're still down a few hundred people!

Hey, at least it's not 1,293,853 to 1. We still have some pretty good odds. Keu then grinned. Let's get going! We do, after all, have to save the damsel in distress so she can marry the prince and live happily ever after!

Yeah... No stress at all, Beirrez replied.

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*evil, maniacal grin* How do you like? ^_______^ I know I got a little weird with the whole bounty hunter thingy... Please forgive me, but if you liked it, please tell me, otherwise, I'll try to tone it down. Side notes:

[1] kaizan means aki means and natsu means

[2] mais, c'est la vie means in french but, that's the life

[3] I'm still referring to Mirai, Keu, and Seu as that, but people will call them by the other names.

[4] daiya means suki means

Dankashen. Well, till next time! ^_^ Sayonara!! *starts rocking out to Blink 182's holiday song, but it soon goes to Hallelujah Chorus* Geez, my Christmas music music mix is screwed up... I really gotta go now, and go over my notes one last time. Peace, out!

~MSSKZ