Hey all. thanks for the reviews again. and now you get to find out what Raye saw in the fires. so R&R please.

As soon as everyone was in the room Raye started.

"Ok listen. While looking through the fire I saw each of us excluding Serena fighting with demons. We all know Rini is a slayer in training right? We'll I guess we let her come along cause I mean there were like fifty demons at this place. Any way Rini was captured and taken by five shadows, and I think we all know who 'They' are." she indicated and the others gasped, Raye continued. "It looked like they had pried her out of Hotaru's arms while the rest of us fought to get to them. Hotaru looked badly injured I think she was there first when the fight broke out. Anyway the five handed Rini to someone else and one took Hotaru after she fainted. He looked like he was about to bite down when the fire went out." no one moved once Raye sat back down. Soon everyone was looking at Hotaru and Rini. Both girls were emotionless, but there eyes said other wise. Even though Rini was very young and knew to the whole slayer thing, she knew what all this meant. She and Hotaru...only.

"I guess we'd better explain. You see Setsuna hadn't told you guys something when she said we had to become slayers. She took me aside and told me this. One day a girl will be born with the gift of light and life. This child must be protected at all costs but must also become a slayer as she would be one of the most powerful. The only one that can protect her is the child of death and darkness. I am that child who must protect her, till she is old enough to do so on her own. I wasn't allowed to tell anyone but Rini. Now though I think you deserve to know." she said looking down. No one spoke for a long time. Finally they decided to go to bed. Rini would stay with Hotaru at all times except during school. Serena and Darien would visit everyday after work.

Rini and Hotaru went up to there room. Once the door was closed Rini spoke up.

"I think it would be wise to start my training as soon as possible." she said. Hotaru nodded and they went to sleep. At midnight Hotaru awoke and got up. She quickly changed into a darker outfit and slipped out the window. She needed time to think.

She walked through the cemetery in her slayer uniform. The only sound was her footsteps. She halted and leaned on a tall tombstone. Thoughts buzzed in and out of her head. 'Why? Why know when Rini was still so young?' She heard a sound and spun around, glaive in hand. Once she saw the face, or rather outfit of the person she lowered her weapon.

"Hello Pluto." she said then leaned against the tomb again.

"Don't seem so surprised to see me Dark Tiger? I have realized you have told them." she said stepping out of the darkness.

"So sue me. They deserve to know. Just be thankful I left out a detail. Or rather two." she said crossing her arms. Pluto let out a sigh. She was thankful Hotaru did not tell them of there former pasts or the part about her and Rini.

"Yes, and I thank you for that. I just came to tell you that what you did is alright. Please take care. And Dark Tiger." she said walking into a portal. Hotaru turned to her. "Yes?"

"Don't forget you also are in danger." she said then disappeared, but not before glancing up into a tree. Hotaru gazed at the ground for a while before turning around and punching the tombstone. Tears weld up in her eyes. Why would she care about herself when Rini was in danger? It doesn't matter what happens to her as long as Rini comes out alive. She stopped punching and began to walk out of the cemetery.

Unknown to her a pair of black eyes had watched and heard the whole thing.

'She seems so confused and sad.' thought Perfect Solider. 'I sense a great pain, a pain that even started before she was born. She feels...so alone. It's hard to image her ever being happy.' he thought then jumped down from the tree he was in.

"And that woman Pluto? I know she saw me but she didn't act. Why?" he whispered as he too made his way home. He heard a sound from the tree's but didn't look up.

"What do you want Milliardo?" he asked.

"Just checking up one on of my own." he said in a calm voice.

"We are your only. You haven't shown up in years, decades to be exact. Why now?" he growled. This only made a grin appear on Milliardo's face.

"I'm looking for another one to make. You know how picky I am about choosing so I was wondering if you might make a suggestion." the Perfect Solider hurled around, eyes filled with hate and anger.

"Why would I help you make another? Why would I help take an innocent soul and twist there lives to feeding on blood alone. Forget it! We will never help you ruin another life." he said and vanished. Milliardo just laughed before fading away.

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hope you all liked that one. i'll be updating a lot sooner. i was grounded from the computer for awhile so sorry it took so long. Ja ne

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