0.o I'm so sorry I haven't updated in like...2 or 3 months... But I've had a lot of really important stuff to do! turns off the tv YES!!! really really important!...ok, I've just been lazy. Hmm....not a lot of people are reading this fic....

Chapter 5- Midnight Tears

"They'll what?" Caleema asked, turning around to face Mizuni. Catching sight of her friend, Caleema gasped.

The branch beneath her friend had turned dark, and long black ropes had tightened themselves around her thin wrists. Unable to continues fighting overwhelming gravity, she dropped to her knees and allowed herself to be pilled into the forming vortex.

"Mizuni!!!" Caleema cried out, trying desperately to reach her hand before it too disappeared.

Ghostly silver eyes shone out at Caleema and the red haired girl still sank deeper into the vortex. Without hesitation, Caleema materialized a thin blade from the air. Thrusting it into the eye of the vortex, a sparkling blue dust shot up and covered the area. She knew what she was doing was against clan rules, but Caleema never really paided attention, nor did she care the slightest. Hacking away at the ropes that bound Mizuni, she tried to reach her friend.

"Wait for me I'll write you letters"

I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the

Floor, but still I swore to hide the doubt

When I turn back the pages Anger might have been the answer

What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't

Wait, but now I'm strong enough to know it's not

too late

But she was too late. As the last of Mizuni's red hair disappeard into the black hole, Caleema just stood and stared at the now normal tree branch. Sinking to her knees slowly she began to bang her fists against the rough bark of the oak tree, trying desperately to re-open the vortex and command it to take her as well. That was three friends she had lost now, Tala, Ares, and now Mizuni. Crying out into the wind, she stared at the trees leaves. They just hung there, swaying in the warm summer breeze like nothing had happened...unable to answer her question, and unable to erase the memories.

Caleema's burning eyes shot open, the memories of her nightmare still lingering in mind. She wiped the cold sweat off her forehead and slowly made her way to the other side of the room. Opening the glass door she stepped outside onto the balcony. The warm breeze felt so nice against her warm face. With her long green hair flying out behind her, Caleema let her hands dangle over the balcony's railing.

She had seen her, Mizuni Tsusaki, her best friend. It had seen so real...she sighed, life was so unfair sometimes. No longer able to hold them back, Caleema let the warm tears once more roll down her cheeks. "Why is my life so screwed up?!" She screamed, slamming her fists down on the railing.

Cause a thousand words

Call out through the ages

They'll fly to you

Even though we can't see I know they're reaching

You, Suspended on silver wings

Her warm silver tears began to form a puddle on the balcony's floor. She bent down to look at her sad reflection. Her face was a pale white, cheeks stained with tears. Caleema swore under her breath as she hastily rubbed her red cheeks with the sleeve of her shirt. She didn't like to cry, and she seemed to be doing that a lot lately. She was so caught up in clearing her face, that she didn't notice the figure carefully creeping up behind her.

He knelt down behind her, and surpressing a laugh, covered her eyes with one of his hands. "Guess who?" He asked lightly, blowing warm air on the back of her neck.

Caleema froze as she felt the wind on her bare neck. There was only one person who would be up this late, and have the nerve to sneak up on her. "Zeo you bastard!" She hissed, elbowing him in the stomach.

"Hey! I thought you'd be happy to see me!" Zeo pouted cutely.

"I'm not in the mood for games right now, Zeo." She sighed standing back up. "Leave me alone."

Following her intently, Zeo stood beside her. "This is about Ares, isn't it?"

Caleema stared at him. Her bad mood concerned more then just Ares, Mizuni too. But she didn't tell him this, she didn't want to worry him anymore. Nodding to show understanding, Zeo placed a hand on her shoulder. Caleema blinked back more hot tears that threatened to roll down her cheeks.

Oh a thousand words

One thousand embraces

Will cradle you

Making all of your weary days seem far away

They'll hold you forever

"She didn't even acknowledge I was there! She probably hates me..."Caleema said, hanging her head.

"Of course she doesn't hate you, she just doesn't remember you all that well. Just give her some time for her memory to come back. Remember, it's been almost 6 years now."

"I guess you're right...but that's not the only reason I'm upset...." She said, resting her head upon her hands.

Zeo laughed and removed his hand from her shoulder, this time wrapping it around her thin waist. "Don't let Avaia push you around. Tell her if she's being mean to you, she'll have to answer to me."

"Wha—" She began, turning to face him, but getting cut off as he softly placed a finger on her pink lips. "Nobody will ever hurt you again, so long as I'm around." He whispered, placing a soft kiss on her red tinted cheek. "Now go back to sleep, we have training tomorrow with the Bladebreakers...and you know how cranky Tala can get in the morning." He laughed slightly. "Goodnight Caleema."

Oh a thousand words

Have never been spoken

They'll fly to you

They'll carry you home and back into my arms

Suspended on silver wings

Hehehehe...I'm so evil, aren't I? Oh well, review, and give me more oreos! They help me write!!! .....REALLY!!!!! Oh, and sorry if the format's a little....off....kicks computer