As Asharukhan's chariot rolled on , the six youths within the palace of Lord Kanamar searched
on . Suddenly , Sakuya called out .
" Hey , guys ! I found something ! "
Yuji then asked , " Nani ? "
" What did you find , Onechan ? " Daisuke asked .
" I don ' t suppose this is the mirror we're looking for , is it ? "
This was a mirror with an ornate brass frame and a polished surface measuring roughly six
feet tall and six feet wide .
" Do you think that could be the mirror ? " Kunichi asked .
" It ' s got to be , " Sakuya said , to which Hiroshi replied , " It may be , but we better make
sure just the same , guys . "
" Hiroshi - sempai . . . " Sakuya said softly .
The first to touch the mirror was Kyoko . Staff in hand , she placed a finger on the silvery
surface . As she did , ripples began to form .
" W-what ' s this ? " Kunichi asked . All of a sudden , the six youths saw images forming
on the mirror . Images of a variety of landscapes dissolved , each following the other .
" So this mirror can take people to lots of worlds , huh ? " Yuji asked ." The question is ,
how ? "
" All you need to do is concentrate , " Tsuchirou no Sama spoke , startling the assembled
group , " and not only will the Mirror of Many Worlds show you the image of whatever
world you can imagine , but if you step towards the mirror , it will send you to that world . "
" Aw man , " Yuji muttered , " give some warning if you ' re gonna pop up , will ya ? "
" I wonder , " Hiroshi said , " Tsuchirou no Sama ,if what you said is true , then all we
have to do is . . . "
A silence fell as the others began to realize what the gnomish mystic had said . Then
Hiroshi said , " . . . is think . . . of home . "
" Is that all ? " Yuji exclaimed , excitement in his voice . " Well , what are we waiting
for ? "
Soon enough ,all six concentrated on the mirror . Suddenly a new image appeared . It
was the amusement park , just as they had remembered it . It was as though no time had
passed there . Tsuchirou no Sama prepared to take his leave , but not before saying ,
" You may be expected to sacrifice your way home to save your home from Asharukhan . "
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Asharukhan ' s chariot screeched to a halt as it neared the palace .
" So , " Asharukhan said to himself , " this is the palace of Lord Kanamar ." He then smiled
grimly . Soon Kage no Oni showed up and saying ," What you seek is in there , right ,
milord ? "
Asharukhan ' s only reply was a chilling , " Indeed . "
Then Asharukhan unleashed a powerful wave to bring the gates down . Those within
could feel the rumbling coursing throughout the chamber .
" What ' s going on ? " Kunichi asked .
" It ' s gotta be Asharukhan ! " Hiroshi exclaimed .
" You mean he ' s found this place ? " Yuji asked . Then Kyoko replied , " Obviously he did ! "
" Don ' t let him near the mirror ! " Hiroshi exclaimed as he prepared his bow for action .
The others readied their weapons too while Daisuke motioned for Chibiyuni to hide . Soon
enough , Asharukhan strode into the chamber in a regal fashion .
" Where is the mirror ? " He bellowed .
" What do you want with it ? " Kyoko asked , to which he replied , " That is none of your
concern , girl . Suffice it to say that new worlds await to be conquered and this mirror is
the key . "
" Well , we're not letting you have it , " Hiroshi said .
" One side , impudent children . "
As Asharukhan stepped closer , the six youths stood firm , weapons in hand . The mirror ,
meanwhile , had reverted to having a reflective surface .
" THE MIRROR IS MINE ! ! ! " Asharukhan bellowed impatiently . Hiroshi thought grimly ,then
he said ," You ' ll never have it . Kyoko , now ! "
Kyoko realized what Hiroshi had in mind . She extended her staff to shatter the mirror ' s
surface , then Hiroshi fired a blazing arrow to finish the job , much to Asharukhan ' s utter
shock .
" What have you impudent children done ? " He asked , unable to concieve that anyone
would seek to destroy the Mirror of Many Worlds . The Mirror began to quiver as if it was
ready to burst .
" MOVE IT ! " Hiroshi called out and the others scrambled to follow him to the palace ' s
exit . Meanwhile , Asharukhan continued to vent his rage over the Mirror ' s destruction .
Not even the other artifacts in the palace would be enough to quell his fury . Soon the
six youths and the unicorn were outside and watched as the Palace of Lord Kanamar
exploded .
" Hiroshi , " Yuji said , " we could have used that mirror to get home . " Hiroshi then
replied , " Ashurakhan could have used that mirror too . Sooner or later , he would have
taken over the Earth . Is that what you want , Yuji ? "
The Cavalier shook his head .
" I guess we ' d better get going , " Kunichi said .
Soon the group marched away from the smoking ruins of the palace . Everything was silent
and still , then a menacing figure rose from the debris .
" This is not over . . . not over at all ! " Asharukhan growled .