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A/N: Who ha! I have a grand prize winner! Whoo hoo! I still need five runners up though. *sweat drop* Congrats Martial Arts Master!


This chapter explains the basic story line! Now everyone will know what the hell is happening! YAY! Oh, thanks for the reviews all! LOVE & PEACE! (been watching too much Trigun!)


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Chapter 6: Explanation


Achika was laying on the hammock Holly had been laying on before this whole mess started. Red was laying beside the hammock while Holly and Genki caught up. Holly and Genki were sitting underneath a nearby tree, talking quietly about stuff. Yuri leaned against a sleeping Mako who was taking a mid-day nap. She was about to join him in the recesses of quiet slumber. Things were peaceful and wonderful.

The sky turned red and Achika heard screaming. She sat up and watched as everyone was killed right before her eyes by some unknown monster. He stayed in the shadows and did not reveal his face. She couldn't even tell what his silhouette looked like.

Then she woke up. She sat up and found herself soaked in her own sweat. Her long black hair, which was usually up in a pony tail, fanned out and circled her body. She felt cold, so cold.

"What's bothering you Achika?" Red asked.

She looked at him and realized she had never seen the daton sleep.

"Nothing. Just a bad dream."

It had been two days since they left the ranch. Red had explained to them that a new threat was coming to the monster world. It had to deal with a very powerful monster that no one knew. Unlike Moo, he did not sent out monsters to get mystery disks. No, this monster was different. He wanted to kill everyone. He had a few loyal followers, and all of them were very powerful. Garrone was actually the weakest of his little group. They had run into him yesterday. He injured Yuri bad and Mako had been locked unconscious. Red had pulled off a win after Genki and Achika had distracted Garrone. With his back turned Red was able to fire a very powerful ice attack that had been turned into water by a fire attack from Yuri. Garrone fell hard. The Evil Hare that seemed to always be with him, once again dragged away Garrone. They were going to fight him again, but this time they had to kill him. Otherwise they would be killed.

Yuri explained that each time Garrone, or any of the others went back, they would become more and more powerful. They would keep returning until they would kill them. He had nearly killed Yuri last time and this time he might actually do it.

Everyone was worried about Yuri. She had fallen unconscious after the battle and had not awoken since. Her wounds seemed to be healing but no one was quite sure. All they knew was that her heart was still beating.

"Listen Achika. What are you going to do when this is all over?" Red asked suddenly.

Achika tilted her head and replied slowly, "I don't know. I was kind of hoping that I could stay here. It's wonderful here. All the monsters and the happy happy people who work with them. The trees in the forest outside, a world untouched by pollution or noise. I would love to just live here."

"But what about your family?"

"Genki has been the only one to take care of me. My mom is constantly working and the rest of my family, my aunts and uncles, have never even tried to see me. I've been alone for a long time. So, I don't mind being here. I definitely wouldn't mind staying."

"You should go back to sleep little human. We have a long day ahead of us."

"Red. How will we defeat this new monster?"

Red swished his tail and looked at the moon, "As you know, everything is made out of elements. Well, there are about eight jewels out there each empowered with a different element. Lightening, Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Metal, Shadow, and Light. I already have one. The element jewel of Lightening has been implanted into my body. That is why I have that damned red scar of a lightening bolt upon my back. We must find the other six. Tiger of the Wind, Pyro of the Flame, Ruko of the Water, Burrow of the Earth, Cal of Shadows, Satyr of Metal, and Seto of Light. They hold the other jewels but do not realize it. They feel their titles come from the way they are, but it is because of who they are that they have the jewels. You see, the jewels choose their master. After we find these sacred stones, we must use their power to kill this new threat to the monster world. Otherwise we are doomed to die horrible deaths. I fear for you Achika."

"Why?"

"It is plain that you can see with clear eyes, but I believe you can see more then just what is in front of you. I believe you can see destiny's path and the road to take. You may choose the road that ends your life to save the others."

"And if I did Red?" she asked seeing a pain etch itself into the daton's face.

"I would miss you dearly. Now sleep. Tomorrow we shall have to travel north to find Tiger. He should be the closest."


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A/N: See. I haven't forgotten anyone from the original! Tiger will be one of the main characters and will join the group! WHO HA! The next chapter is gonna be kind of confusing. I'm sending out a warning now. Review!