Emotions VS Power
Chapter 4
Disclaimer stuff: Ok Rogue and me don't own any of the ronins or Mia. We jus like to use them in our so-called fics. ^_^;; We also are not making any kind of money off this. We do however own our own characters. I own Katie, the Elders, Maguyser, Reann, and another Character that may pop in this story. Rogue owns Kaye, Lightning, Dago and whatever other character that may pop up. If you want to barrow them, please ask first. Thanks. ~kitty
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A few weeks passed and they had all but forgotten about the incident. Kaye had gotten better with the exception of a few bruises. No one had seen hide or tail of the mysterious intruder. Although they still were all alert more, most of the time just in case an attack were to take place, that didn't stop any of them from having a good time though.
It was a warm sunny day on a Saturday. Everyone seemed to be happy and doing something. Everyone but Katie. While Ryo and the guys were outside playing a game of tackle football she sat inside looking out the window. A faraway look on her usually smiling face. Mia and Kaye had gone to the store a while ago and now she just sat thinking. Pondering why Reann had come back. What her intentions had been. What she had wanted. Who she was after. Should she go and see the Elders? This one had been on her mind the most. Sure she could go and see them, yea. But did she want to? Did she really want to hear what they had to tell her? Hear them confirm that her suspicions were true.
She vaguely heard the door open and close, but ignored it. She figured it was either Mia and Kaye coming in or one of the guys coming in to pester her. She didn't want to be bothered. She had enough on her mind at the moment and didn't care to be bothered with. She felt a soft hand on her shoulder and jumped, surprised by it. Turning around she saw Mia holding her hand out and Kaye frowning at her. Mia had a concerned look on her face as she looked at her.
"You ok Katie?" Mia asked her, coming out of her stupor. Katie shrugged and jumped down from her seat by the window. Kaye smiled some as she put the bags she had been carrying on the table. She took two cans of pop from one of the bags and tossed one to Katie before she sat down at the table.
"Come on Katie what's on your mind? I know that look. What's up?" She asked her as she took a sip of her pop. Katie sighed and sat down at the table across from her. She ran her finger along the edge of the pop can and then looked up at her.
"Remember when you asked me who that person was?" She waited for Kaye to nod before she went on. "Well her names Reann, and she used to be one of my best friends when I was under Maguyser's control. She was almost like a sister to me." She stopped as memories started coming forth. She shook her head and the images went away.
Mia sat down next to her. Now interested in the conversation that was taking place. "Why didn't you tell us about her before, Katie?"
Katie went back to running her finger along the edge of the pop can. Taking her time before she answered her question. "I just wanted to forget about my past, ya know. I thought that by bringing up Reann that I would be pouring salt on an open wound."
Kaye nodded some, as if understanding what she was saying. "But now that she's shown up, I figured that I should tell you about her." Katie continued. "Reann is an experienced assassin. Reann and my self were trained by the greatest of all assassins. She may not look it, but she is very dangerous."
Kaye grimaced some as if remembering what had happened to her only a few weeks ago. "So I know. You have any idea what it feels like to get kicked into a wall?"
Mia smiled at Kaye's question, "No, and I don't think I want to."
Kaye nodded her head, "Yea, you don't want to."
Katie smiled, "I know what that feels like Kaye. Not to good." She grew quiet again after she had said that. Mia cleared her throat and went back to putting the groceries away. The table grew quiet again as no one said anything. After a while Katie spoke up. "I've been thinking about going and talking to the Elders."
"I think that would be a good idea., Katie." Mia replied as she put some can foods in one of the cupboards.
"Is this what's been bothering you all this time?" Kaye asked her. Katie nodded some as she looked up at her.
"I just didn't know if I wanted to."
Kaye nodded slightly. She was quiet for a while as she thought. "I think it would be a good idea, Katie. Whatever you need to ask them you should do it. And then when you get back you, our boyfriends and me are going on a double date. You need to get out and do something. I think it would be fun, don't you?"
Katie smiled and nodded, "Yea, I agree with you Kaye. Ok then when I get back we'll do that. See yas later." She then stood up from her chair and snapped her fingers. Instantly she disappeared before their eyes.
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"So she's going to go and see the Elders?" Reann said to herself as she walked down a long corridor. Maguyser had summoned her. "Soon my friend we will meet again.... And this time it won't be as pleasant." She walked through a set of huge doors and was in the throne room. A man in a hooded cloak sat at the throne. The candles that lined the walls dimly lighted the room.
"Your late Reann, I called for you over 10 minutes ago." A raspy voice from underneath the cloak said.
Reann bowed to the cloaked form. "Sorry master, I had a little..." The cloaked form raised one hand and waved her excuse away. "Save your breath child, I know why you are late. Now enough foolish games. I want you to do something for me."
Reann looked doubtfully at him, but said nothing. She had learned over the years that it was better to listen and not speak if you wanted to live another day. When he didn't continue she spoke, "and that would be?"
"I want you to bring me what's rightfully mine. I know you have been patiently waiting to and now is the time."
"And if those other friends of hers try and stop me?" She asked.
He seemed to laugh some at this. "Then I think you can take care of them. I want her back at all costs. My time of rein is approaching and she will be the one to put it in motion."
Reann held a smirk back and bowed again. "As you wish master. It shall be done." She then turned from him and started to walk out of the throne room.
"Reann." She stopped and listened for what he was going to say next. "I want her back in one piece." She smirked and continued to walk. I wouldn't dream of hurting one hair on her head. Besides, she is my only friend. Reann thought as she went to follow out her orders.
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Katie arrived in front of the temple of the Elders. She walked through the familiar gates like she had so many other times. (If you read our first one than you'll know what I'm talking about) She walked up to the entrance to the temple and like always was stopped by the guards who guarded it. She sighed and willed herself to not kill them. "Move out of my way you dimwits! Its Katie." The guards moved the swords and allowed her passage. As she walked past them she whispered idiotas across their minds.
Walking inside she came to a long hallway. Walking along it she then came into the throne of the Elders. There, sitting in their usual seats where the five Elders. (Again if you read the first one, you'll know what I'm talking about) She bowed to them so as to not be impolite and get yelled at by them. The Elders looked at her, showing no emotion in their weathered faces. Finally getting fed up with their silence she decided to speak. "Ok I'm guessing you all already know why I'm here?" They nodded their heads slowly to show that they did. "Ok then why? Why now? What does she want? Who does she want?"
The Elders where all silent for a minute and then the eldest of them spoke, "You know the answers to those questions. You do not need us to answer them for you."
She glared at them and placed a hand on her hip. Her attitude coming out full fledge. "What the hell is that supposed ta mean?"
"Watch your tongue child." Tento said. He was one of the guards who weren't like a regular guard. They had the responsibility of protecting the Elders personally.
Katie ignored him, not feeling like fighting with him today. "I come here to get answers from you all and this is the kind of lame answer you give me?"
"The Elders do not give out lame answers Katie. It's just that you cannot understand it." Tento said. This time Katie's temper got the better of her. She turned on him and gave him a glare that even Maguyser would have been afraid of.
The eldest Elder waved Tento off and looked sternly at Katie. "We understand that you are frustrated at the moment. We also understand that you have been having strange feelings coming back." Katie looked at him with a shocked expression. Her anger subsiding.
"How did you know about those? I haven't told anyone about those."
This time the third Elder spoke, "We are connected to you Katie. We feel everything you feel."
"What you have been experiencing is your old instincts coming alive again. Something or someone has triggered them." The fourth Elder added.
"Reann." Katie whispered, almost not believing it.
All five nodded. "Yes, her appearance and the fact that Maguyser is still alive has awakened them." The fifth Elder replied.
Katie was quiet as she chewed on her bottom lip. Digesting everything she had just heard. "What will happen to me if they awaken fully again? Will I become what I once was?"
None of the Elders answered her. All were silent as they looked at her. "Well?! What will happen?!" She shouted at them.
"You don't need to know that at the moment. All you need to know is what we have told you." The second Elder who was usually quiet answered her.
Katie shook her head and smirked. "I can't believe you all." She then reached to her neck where she wore her guardian medallion and yanked it off. "When you guys can give me a straight answer, you know where I'll be." She said angrily and threw the necklace at their feet before she turned and disappeared. The Elders sighed and looked at each other.
"It has begun." The Eldest said as he looked at the others.
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The ronins had finished their game of tackle football and had now come inside. It was late afternoon and dinner was soon. Everyone had found a seat in the living room and Ryo had the remote. He absently flipped through the channels. All of a sudden Katie was in the living room with them and not looking too happy.
"Where have you been?" Ryo asked her as he kept his head pointed in the direction of the T.V.
She smirked, "Known of your damn business."
Ryo turned around and looked at her. Completely taken back by her statement. "Ok, who are you and what have you done with my sister?"
She sighed and sat down next to Sage. "Sorry, I'm jus not in a very good mood today I guess."
"I guess not." Kaye said as she looked at her. "What the Elders have to say?"
"Elders?" Rowen asked, joining in on the conversation.
"What did you go and see them about?" Sage asked as he put an arm around her shoulders.
"I had a little problem. They basically didn't tell me anything."
"Oh, I see. Hey Katie are we still on for the double date tonight?" Kaye asked as she smiled at her.
Katie nodded, "Si, you know that."
"Whoa, hold up. Double date?" Kento asked as he put his hands up in the air.
"Yea, double date Kento. You, Katie Sage and me are all going to go out tonight." Kaye answered as she smiled at him.
"Is that so, and when were you two going to tell us?" Sage asked.
"When it was time to go." Katie said and looked up at Sage.
Kaye laughed some, "Yea, what she said." She then got up and headed for her bedroom. "You guys better get ready. We're leaving in about a half-hour with or without you."
Katie laughed and got up to go to her room. Ryo looked at Sage and gave him a look that said touch-her-in-any-sexual-way-and-I'll-kill-you. Sage sweat dropped then got up to get ready. Kento laughed some at Ryo's behavior and then got up himself.
Half an hour later all four of them were ready, had gotten in the car and left. Kaye was driving them to a place she knew about. A little later they were parked and heading inside. The place was nice. Deciding to dine outside on such a beautiful night they walked outside to the patio. There they chose a seat and all sat down. A waiter came over and took their orders. The moon was just coming up and the sun going down. There were candles set up around on the railing around the patio and a candle on every table. Japanese lanterns hung from a line that went around the outside of the patio.
Kento sat next to Kaye with his arm around the back of her chair. Sage sat next to Katie with his arm around her shoulders. The warning he got from Ryo came back and he chuckled some to himself. Katie looked up at him. A puzzled look on her face. "What's so funny?"
Sage smiled some and looked at her. "Oh I was just remembering the warning I got from your hot head brother."
"Oh, what was that?" Kaye asked, now interested in the conversation.
"You shoulda seen it Kaye. He gave him this look that said basically touch my sis in any sexual way and I'll kill ya. Then he just turned back to watching T.V." Kento said as he laughed some.
Katie turned beat red and covered her mouth with her hand to keep from busting out laughing. Sage chuckled some and took a drink of his drink. Kaye shook her head and leaned her head against Kento's shoulder. "I don't know about your brother sometimes, Katie."
"Neither do I." Katie replied as she intertwined her fingers with Sage's. She looked up at him and smiled. "Well, you gonna heed to his warning?"
Sage smiled and leaned in close to her ear, whispering something in it. Katie smiled and looked at him when he was done. "Oh he so not going to like you if you do that."
Sage just shook his head and kissed her. "I could care less. I think you're a big girl. You can take care of yourself."
Kento raised one eyebrow in Sage's direction, "What did you say to her, Sage?"
"Kento come on, obviously it's something he didn't want us to hear. Am I right?"
Kento chuckled and leaned in close to Kaye's ear, whispering something to her. Kaye turned beat red and looked at him. Kento just smiled and kissed her. Katie laughed some at her face and Sage shook his head.
"I don't even think I wanna know what you said Kento." Katie said as she looked around at the people who were there. A shadow darted from behind a tree and she became alert. She stood up from her seat. Her body becoming ridged as she could feel the evil presence. Sage, Kaye and Kento looked up at her.
"Katie?" Kaye said as she too stood up. "Is it who I think it is?"
Throwing stars came out of no where and they all had to dodge them. Katie caught two as they came at her. People screamed and started running away from them. Katie and Kaye's senses became more alert. Kento and Sage stood up and scanned the area. Katie's eyes darted around, searching for the danger. A slender figure stepped out of the shadows. Her black hair blowing in the wind. Brown eyes twinkled with the same excitement Katie remembered.
"Reann." Katie said as she glared at her. A power and instinct she had long since forgotten came alive. Clawing to get out.
"What is she doing here?" Sage asked as he looked at her.
"Is that the chick that did that to you Kaye?" Kento asked, not bothering to hide the anger in his voice. Kaye nodded slowly, remember sailing through the air and then impacting with the wall.
Reann laughed and then looked over at Kaye. "I'm surprised you even lived through that, Dream Walker."
Kaye glared at her, "Yea, why wouldn't I have?"
Reann shrugged, "I just didn't think you were that strong."
"Why you little shrew. Your gonna pay for that insult" Kento yelled angrily at her.
Reann seemed unfazed by his threat. "Why don't you all save me a lot of trouble and just give up? I'm only after one person in particular." She said as her cold brown eyes rested on Katie.
Sage stood in front of her, "You'll have to get through us to get to her."
"Brave talk for a little man." Reann smirked at him.
"What do you want Reann?" Katie asked her.
"It's not what I want, but what master Maguyser wants." She answered.
Katie smirked, "So your still taking orders from him? Didn't I teach you anything Reann?"
"Enough talk, I have orders I have to follow through with." She came at Sage with lightning fast moves. He barely managed to dodge them, but his luck ran out as she caught him of guard with a punch to the head that sent flying backwards hitting a few tables.
"Sage!" Kento yelled to him. "Your gonna pay for that!" He came at her, but was soon joining Sage.
"Kento!" Kaye shouted. She then turned back to Reann and glared at her. "Let's go." She said as she took a fighting pose.
"Fine with me." Reann them came at her. Kaye dodged and blocked most of the attacks she came at her with, but like the others her luck ran out. Reann caught her off guard and grabbed her from behind. Pulling her arm behind her back and grabbing her neck.
"Kaye! Let her go!" Katie shouted at her.
Reann laughed. "Don't tell me you've gone soft, Katie."
"Reann, I'll tell you for the last time to let her go." Katie said in a low and dangerous voice. Reann blinked at her and then smiled. Sage and Kento got up slowly from where they had landed.
"What's it gonna be Katie? You gonna come quietly or will you lose your friend here?" She asked her.
Katie growled and looked at Kaye. She then looked over at Sage and Kento. What am I gonna do? If I give up then I know what will happen. Either way they'll be doomed. There's only one choice. She sighed and put her hands up. "I surrender Reann. Let Kaye go."
"No, Katie you can't!" Kaye yelled at her. "Forget about me. Just get her!" She pleaded with her.
"I can't. I can't take that chance and have you get hurt Kaye. I won't.... I'm sorry." Katie said as she looked at her. Reann let her go and walked over to Katie.
"You made the right choice. Soon you won't remember who they are. Once again we will be an unstoppable team." She said and smiled.
"No! Katie don't give up like that. Fight her!" Sage said as he held his side.
"I'm sorry. You guys have to promise me something though." She looked at all of them as tears came to her eyes. "You have to promise me that you'll kill me if we have to do battle."
"No! Katie I won't do it!" Kaye said.
"You have to! Its either that or I'll kill you!" Katie said.
"Enough with the touching moment. Let's go." Reann said. Before they disappeared Katie mouthed I love you to Sage and then was gone.
"No!" Kaye said as she fell to the ground. "This isn't happening. This is so not happening. Why not just take me?!"
Sage stared at the spot where Katie had been and tried not to cry. Turning from it he said, "We'd better get back and tell the others."
Kento nodded and helped Kaye up. "Come on, we'll get her back." He then helped her to the car with Sage following behind him.
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Katie walked slowly into the throne room with Reann behind her. Sitting at the throne was the one person she never wanted to see again. Reann stopped and bowed to the cloaked figure.
"So I see that you have succeeded. You have done a very good job Reann. You shall be rewarded nicely." The cloaked figure rasped out.
"What do you want with me Maguyser?! Another slave to do your biding?!" Katie shouted at him.
He merely laughed. "My, my you still have that fighter's spirit. If you're upset about your friend well don't worry. Soon she shall be under my control as well."
"No." Katie whispered as she stared at him.
"Oh yes, I will rein over this world and all worlds. Just like I was supposed to. You and your little friend will help me do that too. You were always meant to create chaos and fear in this world, Katie. I don't know what those little Elders have filled your mind with, but it was all lies. You know what I say is true too. You can feel it." He said as he slowly walked around her.
She shook her head, "Your wrong! I was to save this world and protect the people of it from people like you! Tenshu showed me that when he sacrificed his life for mine. I am a symbol of good, not evil."
"Think what you want, but you belong to me now. The Elders have no control over you now that you have given up your medallion. You will belong to me again and this world shall be mine."
Katie could do nothing but think of how much of a fool she was for giving up her medallion. The only thing that could have saved her. The one thing she needed she had given up.
Chapter 4
Disclaimer stuff: Ok Rogue and me don't own any of the ronins or Mia. We jus like to use them in our so-called fics. ^_^;; We also are not making any kind of money off this. We do however own our own characters. I own Katie, the Elders, Maguyser, Reann, and another Character that may pop in this story. Rogue owns Kaye, Lightning, Dago and whatever other character that may pop up. If you want to barrow them, please ask first. Thanks. ~kitty
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A few weeks passed and they had all but forgotten about the incident. Kaye had gotten better with the exception of a few bruises. No one had seen hide or tail of the mysterious intruder. Although they still were all alert more, most of the time just in case an attack were to take place, that didn't stop any of them from having a good time though.
It was a warm sunny day on a Saturday. Everyone seemed to be happy and doing something. Everyone but Katie. While Ryo and the guys were outside playing a game of tackle football she sat inside looking out the window. A faraway look on her usually smiling face. Mia and Kaye had gone to the store a while ago and now she just sat thinking. Pondering why Reann had come back. What her intentions had been. What she had wanted. Who she was after. Should she go and see the Elders? This one had been on her mind the most. Sure she could go and see them, yea. But did she want to? Did she really want to hear what they had to tell her? Hear them confirm that her suspicions were true.
She vaguely heard the door open and close, but ignored it. She figured it was either Mia and Kaye coming in or one of the guys coming in to pester her. She didn't want to be bothered. She had enough on her mind at the moment and didn't care to be bothered with. She felt a soft hand on her shoulder and jumped, surprised by it. Turning around she saw Mia holding her hand out and Kaye frowning at her. Mia had a concerned look on her face as she looked at her.
"You ok Katie?" Mia asked her, coming out of her stupor. Katie shrugged and jumped down from her seat by the window. Kaye smiled some as she put the bags she had been carrying on the table. She took two cans of pop from one of the bags and tossed one to Katie before she sat down at the table.
"Come on Katie what's on your mind? I know that look. What's up?" She asked her as she took a sip of her pop. Katie sighed and sat down at the table across from her. She ran her finger along the edge of the pop can and then looked up at her.
"Remember when you asked me who that person was?" She waited for Kaye to nod before she went on. "Well her names Reann, and she used to be one of my best friends when I was under Maguyser's control. She was almost like a sister to me." She stopped as memories started coming forth. She shook her head and the images went away.
Mia sat down next to her. Now interested in the conversation that was taking place. "Why didn't you tell us about her before, Katie?"
Katie went back to running her finger along the edge of the pop can. Taking her time before she answered her question. "I just wanted to forget about my past, ya know. I thought that by bringing up Reann that I would be pouring salt on an open wound."
Kaye nodded some, as if understanding what she was saying. "But now that she's shown up, I figured that I should tell you about her." Katie continued. "Reann is an experienced assassin. Reann and my self were trained by the greatest of all assassins. She may not look it, but she is very dangerous."
Kaye grimaced some as if remembering what had happened to her only a few weeks ago. "So I know. You have any idea what it feels like to get kicked into a wall?"
Mia smiled at Kaye's question, "No, and I don't think I want to."
Kaye nodded her head, "Yea, you don't want to."
Katie smiled, "I know what that feels like Kaye. Not to good." She grew quiet again after she had said that. Mia cleared her throat and went back to putting the groceries away. The table grew quiet again as no one said anything. After a while Katie spoke up. "I've been thinking about going and talking to the Elders."
"I think that would be a good idea., Katie." Mia replied as she put some can foods in one of the cupboards.
"Is this what's been bothering you all this time?" Kaye asked her. Katie nodded some as she looked up at her.
"I just didn't know if I wanted to."
Kaye nodded slightly. She was quiet for a while as she thought. "I think it would be a good idea, Katie. Whatever you need to ask them you should do it. And then when you get back you, our boyfriends and me are going on a double date. You need to get out and do something. I think it would be fun, don't you?"
Katie smiled and nodded, "Yea, I agree with you Kaye. Ok then when I get back we'll do that. See yas later." She then stood up from her chair and snapped her fingers. Instantly she disappeared before their eyes.
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"So she's going to go and see the Elders?" Reann said to herself as she walked down a long corridor. Maguyser had summoned her. "Soon my friend we will meet again.... And this time it won't be as pleasant." She walked through a set of huge doors and was in the throne room. A man in a hooded cloak sat at the throne. The candles that lined the walls dimly lighted the room.
"Your late Reann, I called for you over 10 minutes ago." A raspy voice from underneath the cloak said.
Reann bowed to the cloaked form. "Sorry master, I had a little..." The cloaked form raised one hand and waved her excuse away. "Save your breath child, I know why you are late. Now enough foolish games. I want you to do something for me."
Reann looked doubtfully at him, but said nothing. She had learned over the years that it was better to listen and not speak if you wanted to live another day. When he didn't continue she spoke, "and that would be?"
"I want you to bring me what's rightfully mine. I know you have been patiently waiting to and now is the time."
"And if those other friends of hers try and stop me?" She asked.
He seemed to laugh some at this. "Then I think you can take care of them. I want her back at all costs. My time of rein is approaching and she will be the one to put it in motion."
Reann held a smirk back and bowed again. "As you wish master. It shall be done." She then turned from him and started to walk out of the throne room.
"Reann." She stopped and listened for what he was going to say next. "I want her back in one piece." She smirked and continued to walk. I wouldn't dream of hurting one hair on her head. Besides, she is my only friend. Reann thought as she went to follow out her orders.
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Katie arrived in front of the temple of the Elders. She walked through the familiar gates like she had so many other times. (If you read our first one than you'll know what I'm talking about) She walked up to the entrance to the temple and like always was stopped by the guards who guarded it. She sighed and willed herself to not kill them. "Move out of my way you dimwits! Its Katie." The guards moved the swords and allowed her passage. As she walked past them she whispered idiotas across their minds.
Walking inside she came to a long hallway. Walking along it she then came into the throne of the Elders. There, sitting in their usual seats where the five Elders. (Again if you read the first one, you'll know what I'm talking about) She bowed to them so as to not be impolite and get yelled at by them. The Elders looked at her, showing no emotion in their weathered faces. Finally getting fed up with their silence she decided to speak. "Ok I'm guessing you all already know why I'm here?" They nodded their heads slowly to show that they did. "Ok then why? Why now? What does she want? Who does she want?"
The Elders where all silent for a minute and then the eldest of them spoke, "You know the answers to those questions. You do not need us to answer them for you."
She glared at them and placed a hand on her hip. Her attitude coming out full fledge. "What the hell is that supposed ta mean?"
"Watch your tongue child." Tento said. He was one of the guards who weren't like a regular guard. They had the responsibility of protecting the Elders personally.
Katie ignored him, not feeling like fighting with him today. "I come here to get answers from you all and this is the kind of lame answer you give me?"
"The Elders do not give out lame answers Katie. It's just that you cannot understand it." Tento said. This time Katie's temper got the better of her. She turned on him and gave him a glare that even Maguyser would have been afraid of.
The eldest Elder waved Tento off and looked sternly at Katie. "We understand that you are frustrated at the moment. We also understand that you have been having strange feelings coming back." Katie looked at him with a shocked expression. Her anger subsiding.
"How did you know about those? I haven't told anyone about those."
This time the third Elder spoke, "We are connected to you Katie. We feel everything you feel."
"What you have been experiencing is your old instincts coming alive again. Something or someone has triggered them." The fourth Elder added.
"Reann." Katie whispered, almost not believing it.
All five nodded. "Yes, her appearance and the fact that Maguyser is still alive has awakened them." The fifth Elder replied.
Katie was quiet as she chewed on her bottom lip. Digesting everything she had just heard. "What will happen to me if they awaken fully again? Will I become what I once was?"
None of the Elders answered her. All were silent as they looked at her. "Well?! What will happen?!" She shouted at them.
"You don't need to know that at the moment. All you need to know is what we have told you." The second Elder who was usually quiet answered her.
Katie shook her head and smirked. "I can't believe you all." She then reached to her neck where she wore her guardian medallion and yanked it off. "When you guys can give me a straight answer, you know where I'll be." She said angrily and threw the necklace at their feet before she turned and disappeared. The Elders sighed and looked at each other.
"It has begun." The Eldest said as he looked at the others.
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The ronins had finished their game of tackle football and had now come inside. It was late afternoon and dinner was soon. Everyone had found a seat in the living room and Ryo had the remote. He absently flipped through the channels. All of a sudden Katie was in the living room with them and not looking too happy.
"Where have you been?" Ryo asked her as he kept his head pointed in the direction of the T.V.
She smirked, "Known of your damn business."
Ryo turned around and looked at her. Completely taken back by her statement. "Ok, who are you and what have you done with my sister?"
She sighed and sat down next to Sage. "Sorry, I'm jus not in a very good mood today I guess."
"I guess not." Kaye said as she looked at her. "What the Elders have to say?"
"Elders?" Rowen asked, joining in on the conversation.
"What did you go and see them about?" Sage asked as he put an arm around her shoulders.
"I had a little problem. They basically didn't tell me anything."
"Oh, I see. Hey Katie are we still on for the double date tonight?" Kaye asked as she smiled at her.
Katie nodded, "Si, you know that."
"Whoa, hold up. Double date?" Kento asked as he put his hands up in the air.
"Yea, double date Kento. You, Katie Sage and me are all going to go out tonight." Kaye answered as she smiled at him.
"Is that so, and when were you two going to tell us?" Sage asked.
"When it was time to go." Katie said and looked up at Sage.
Kaye laughed some, "Yea, what she said." She then got up and headed for her bedroom. "You guys better get ready. We're leaving in about a half-hour with or without you."
Katie laughed and got up to go to her room. Ryo looked at Sage and gave him a look that said touch-her-in-any-sexual-way-and-I'll-kill-you. Sage sweat dropped then got up to get ready. Kento laughed some at Ryo's behavior and then got up himself.
Half an hour later all four of them were ready, had gotten in the car and left. Kaye was driving them to a place she knew about. A little later they were parked and heading inside. The place was nice. Deciding to dine outside on such a beautiful night they walked outside to the patio. There they chose a seat and all sat down. A waiter came over and took their orders. The moon was just coming up and the sun going down. There were candles set up around on the railing around the patio and a candle on every table. Japanese lanterns hung from a line that went around the outside of the patio.
Kento sat next to Kaye with his arm around the back of her chair. Sage sat next to Katie with his arm around her shoulders. The warning he got from Ryo came back and he chuckled some to himself. Katie looked up at him. A puzzled look on her face. "What's so funny?"
Sage smiled some and looked at her. "Oh I was just remembering the warning I got from your hot head brother."
"Oh, what was that?" Kaye asked, now interested in the conversation.
"You shoulda seen it Kaye. He gave him this look that said basically touch my sis in any sexual way and I'll kill ya. Then he just turned back to watching T.V." Kento said as he laughed some.
Katie turned beat red and covered her mouth with her hand to keep from busting out laughing. Sage chuckled some and took a drink of his drink. Kaye shook her head and leaned her head against Kento's shoulder. "I don't know about your brother sometimes, Katie."
"Neither do I." Katie replied as she intertwined her fingers with Sage's. She looked up at him and smiled. "Well, you gonna heed to his warning?"
Sage smiled and leaned in close to her ear, whispering something in it. Katie smiled and looked at him when he was done. "Oh he so not going to like you if you do that."
Sage just shook his head and kissed her. "I could care less. I think you're a big girl. You can take care of yourself."
Kento raised one eyebrow in Sage's direction, "What did you say to her, Sage?"
"Kento come on, obviously it's something he didn't want us to hear. Am I right?"
Kento chuckled and leaned in close to Kaye's ear, whispering something to her. Kaye turned beat red and looked at him. Kento just smiled and kissed her. Katie laughed some at her face and Sage shook his head.
"I don't even think I wanna know what you said Kento." Katie said as she looked around at the people who were there. A shadow darted from behind a tree and she became alert. She stood up from her seat. Her body becoming ridged as she could feel the evil presence. Sage, Kaye and Kento looked up at her.
"Katie?" Kaye said as she too stood up. "Is it who I think it is?"
Throwing stars came out of no where and they all had to dodge them. Katie caught two as they came at her. People screamed and started running away from them. Katie and Kaye's senses became more alert. Kento and Sage stood up and scanned the area. Katie's eyes darted around, searching for the danger. A slender figure stepped out of the shadows. Her black hair blowing in the wind. Brown eyes twinkled with the same excitement Katie remembered.
"Reann." Katie said as she glared at her. A power and instinct she had long since forgotten came alive. Clawing to get out.
"What is she doing here?" Sage asked as he looked at her.
"Is that the chick that did that to you Kaye?" Kento asked, not bothering to hide the anger in his voice. Kaye nodded slowly, remember sailing through the air and then impacting with the wall.
Reann laughed and then looked over at Kaye. "I'm surprised you even lived through that, Dream Walker."
Kaye glared at her, "Yea, why wouldn't I have?"
Reann shrugged, "I just didn't think you were that strong."
"Why you little shrew. Your gonna pay for that insult" Kento yelled angrily at her.
Reann seemed unfazed by his threat. "Why don't you all save me a lot of trouble and just give up? I'm only after one person in particular." She said as her cold brown eyes rested on Katie.
Sage stood in front of her, "You'll have to get through us to get to her."
"Brave talk for a little man." Reann smirked at him.
"What do you want Reann?" Katie asked her.
"It's not what I want, but what master Maguyser wants." She answered.
Katie smirked, "So your still taking orders from him? Didn't I teach you anything Reann?"
"Enough talk, I have orders I have to follow through with." She came at Sage with lightning fast moves. He barely managed to dodge them, but his luck ran out as she caught him of guard with a punch to the head that sent flying backwards hitting a few tables.
"Sage!" Kento yelled to him. "Your gonna pay for that!" He came at her, but was soon joining Sage.
"Kento!" Kaye shouted. She then turned back to Reann and glared at her. "Let's go." She said as she took a fighting pose.
"Fine with me." Reann them came at her. Kaye dodged and blocked most of the attacks she came at her with, but like the others her luck ran out. Reann caught her off guard and grabbed her from behind. Pulling her arm behind her back and grabbing her neck.
"Kaye! Let her go!" Katie shouted at her.
Reann laughed. "Don't tell me you've gone soft, Katie."
"Reann, I'll tell you for the last time to let her go." Katie said in a low and dangerous voice. Reann blinked at her and then smiled. Sage and Kento got up slowly from where they had landed.
"What's it gonna be Katie? You gonna come quietly or will you lose your friend here?" She asked her.
Katie growled and looked at Kaye. She then looked over at Sage and Kento. What am I gonna do? If I give up then I know what will happen. Either way they'll be doomed. There's only one choice. She sighed and put her hands up. "I surrender Reann. Let Kaye go."
"No, Katie you can't!" Kaye yelled at her. "Forget about me. Just get her!" She pleaded with her.
"I can't. I can't take that chance and have you get hurt Kaye. I won't.... I'm sorry." Katie said as she looked at her. Reann let her go and walked over to Katie.
"You made the right choice. Soon you won't remember who they are. Once again we will be an unstoppable team." She said and smiled.
"No! Katie don't give up like that. Fight her!" Sage said as he held his side.
"I'm sorry. You guys have to promise me something though." She looked at all of them as tears came to her eyes. "You have to promise me that you'll kill me if we have to do battle."
"No! Katie I won't do it!" Kaye said.
"You have to! Its either that or I'll kill you!" Katie said.
"Enough with the touching moment. Let's go." Reann said. Before they disappeared Katie mouthed I love you to Sage and then was gone.
"No!" Kaye said as she fell to the ground. "This isn't happening. This is so not happening. Why not just take me?!"
Sage stared at the spot where Katie had been and tried not to cry. Turning from it he said, "We'd better get back and tell the others."
Kento nodded and helped Kaye up. "Come on, we'll get her back." He then helped her to the car with Sage following behind him.
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Katie walked slowly into the throne room with Reann behind her. Sitting at the throne was the one person she never wanted to see again. Reann stopped and bowed to the cloaked figure.
"So I see that you have succeeded. You have done a very good job Reann. You shall be rewarded nicely." The cloaked figure rasped out.
"What do you want with me Maguyser?! Another slave to do your biding?!" Katie shouted at him.
He merely laughed. "My, my you still have that fighter's spirit. If you're upset about your friend well don't worry. Soon she shall be under my control as well."
"No." Katie whispered as she stared at him.
"Oh yes, I will rein over this world and all worlds. Just like I was supposed to. You and your little friend will help me do that too. You were always meant to create chaos and fear in this world, Katie. I don't know what those little Elders have filled your mind with, but it was all lies. You know what I say is true too. You can feel it." He said as he slowly walked around her.
She shook her head, "Your wrong! I was to save this world and protect the people of it from people like you! Tenshu showed me that when he sacrificed his life for mine. I am a symbol of good, not evil."
"Think what you want, but you belong to me now. The Elders have no control over you now that you have given up your medallion. You will belong to me again and this world shall be mine."
Katie could do nothing but think of how much of a fool she was for giving up her medallion. The only thing that could have saved her. The one thing she needed she had given up.