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Chapter Six: Secrets Revealed

Ryo shot up. "Talpa!!"

Talpa laughed deep in his throat. The ronins' twice defeated enemy was still alive. "You did not expect to see me again, Ryo of Wildfire?"

Kayura quietly gasped to herself. 'How's it possible? He couldn't be alive! No one could have survived that attack!'

"But how? How can you be alive?"

"I'll admit my body was destroyed. Only for a short while."

~~Flashback~~

Talpa's body was still lying in a pile while the ronins, Mia, and Yuli were playing ball with the Jewel of Life. Then a wind started to pick up around Talpa's shattered armor.

A woman's voice chanted a spell. The wind swirled around Talpa's body. Next thing you know his parts are assembling back in order. As soon as he knows he's in one piece he sees his current warlords in front of him.

Toxicor stepped up. "You will need time to regain all your strength, My Lord. In the meantime we will wait until then to catch the ronins off guard."

~~End Flashback~~

'So that explains it.' Kayura thought.

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In the mortal realm Toxicor had caught up with our trio. He saw Kagome and scoffed. "A mere child is looking for the armors? How is it so?"

Kagome's face was turning a little red from concentrating. White Blaze bumped her from behind and she fell flat on her face. She sat up and shouted, "Stupid tiger!"

"Huh! It's just not right." Then he drew his attention to Morisato. "Now what do we have here?"

Morisato walked over to the shouting little hothead. Kagome was shouting some little kid insults to Blaze. He got between them and started to reason with her.

A smirk worked its way onto Toxicor's face. "That gives me an idea." With that he disappeared into the shadows.

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"But he hit me!" Kagome whined.

Morisato held his hand up in defense. "How about we take a break? It's almost lunch."

"Yeah! Only I don't have money."

"Don't worry. I can handle the bill."

"Not with your sword again."

"Of course not." He drew a small bag from his pocket. There was a sound of coins as he handed it to Kagome. "They're gold coins."

"Ooh! Are they real?"

"Yes, there will be more thanks to a friend."

"Who's that?"

"I'll tell you in due time. Let's go."

Blaze whined. Kagome giggled. "Don't worry we'll bring you something." She scratched behind his ears.

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"Say what?" Sage whispered harshly.

Kayura hushed him. "Now look, I know it seems dark, but you don't need to worry. I sent someone to look for them."

"Yeah, who? Is he reliable?" Rowen asked.

"Of course." Kayura glared at Rowen. "Why do you think I wouldn't send someone reliable to search for the armors?"

"People can act." He said.

"Well." The priestess rolled her eyes. "Before I leave......do I look fine?"

The guys both raised eyebrows.

"Guys?" Kayura asked getting irked.

They nodded. Kayura smiled and left. Sage turned to Rowen with a smirk and asked, "Well, who do you think it is?"

"I'd have to say Cye. She is way out of Kento's league." Rowen laughed.

"I agree. There is no woman alive who loves to feed him." Sage laughed along with Rowen. Good thing Kento's on the other side of the castle.

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A/N: Hope you like the little twist! *laughes like Talpa* Ahem. Sorry. Been hangin' 'round my friend too long. 0.o Speaking of which don't forget to check out her story "It's all Coming Back to Me Now." Encourage her to put up s'moe great stuff! *glares* Do it!!