Losing Light: Purification

Wait For The Rain

by: lxlriotgirlx

RG: Okay. So I killed off Kazu.

Kazu: Why me?

RG: You'll see. You play a very important part in the long run.

Kazu: Really?

Davis: Yep.

RG: How do you know?

Davis: (aside to RG) Just trying to make him feel better.

RG: Aww. You're such a good friend.

Davis: I know.

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MH: Thank you tons. I was kind of disappointed with how this chapter came out but I guess you liked it fine. :)

karika88: Thank you. I'll try to put more detail in this chapter. I'm getting so lazy.

LKLTB: THERE ARE NO MORE CHAPTERS TO LOSING LIGHT. THIS IS THE SEQUEL:) Just letting you know.

DigiChick: I had to kill off Kazu. It's part of my plan. You will see in the next installation to the LOSING LIGHT collection.

RyoRules: Thanks a ton.

"We could have done more." Rika said softly, her violet eyes glued to her feet. The group of teenagers sat quietly at the banquet table in the great hall. They were all frightened and filled with heartache. "I can't believe he's-" Rika trailed off and sat silently, staring ahead.

"Dead." Ryo finished for her. "And there was nothing we could have done." Henry nodded beside the blue eyed boy.

"He always was a determined one." He said quietly, feeling an overwhelming nonstalgia.

"We need to stop living in the past and get out there and fight!" Takato said anxiously, jumping up from his seat, a confident smile on his face. Rika turned her head to look at him and glared.

"What do you mean 'we'? You're not going anywhere." She said cooly.

"What do you mean?" Kenta asked her, confusion sparking in his forlorn eyes. She looked at the boy sadly, her violet eyes brimming with tears that she quickly blinked away.

"We're not losing anymore friends to the wicked witch of the west." Kari said with a small smile glaring at a laughing TK behind her. "What?" She snapped at the blond boy.

"You've been watching American films again haven't you?" He asked, easily dodging a swipe from his girlfriend.

"That'a not the point." She said, shooting a warning look to the chuckling blond. "We're not going to put you guys in anymore danger than you're already in. It's just the four of us now; it's our destiny."

"What about the three of us?" Takuya asked, gesturing to TK, Ryo, and himself. "We're warriors too."

"This is our fight not yours." Zoe explained gently. "Your time will come."

"When?" Ryo asked, looking to Rika for an answer. Jeri intervened however.

"When you're needed." Jeri said quietly, smiling at her friends.

"When will that be?"

"When you're needed." Rika replied, icy eyes fixed on the brunette boy. "That time isn't now though. You have to let us handle this."

"We'll be back soon." Jeri said softly, giving a reasuring smile to the group. "We'll kick her ass." Takato raised an eyebrow at the girl.

"Did you just swear?" He asked in mock surprise, holding a hand to his chest. He walked toward the chestnut haired girl and drew her into a tight hug, smiling into her shoulder.

"Gonna make something of it?" She joked softly. The crimson eyed boy shook his head slowly, his smile turning into a worried frown. "We'll be careful, I promise." He nodded.

"I know." He replied softly before turning to Rika. "Take care of them." Takato told her, gesturing to the three girls. "Come back safe."

"We will." Rika said with a confident grin. "And if we don't then Ryo is the king of the world." She laughed when Ryo pouted playfully. "It's okay to dream Ryo." She grinned.

"Way to crush a guy's ego Wildcat." The blue eyed boy sniffed in mock sadness. "But in all seriousness you guys had better kick some ass out there. Otherwise you will be forced to listen to Takato's singing and JP's whining." He smirked as the two boys attempted to defend themselves. "Good luck." The four girls nodded and said their goodbyes before gathering their weapons and leaving the palace.

"I hope they'll be okay." Takato said uneasily, watching the departing girls. He felt a strong hand on his shoulder and looked up to see Ryo's normally tranquil eyes turn a cloudy blue.

"I do too Takato." He said softly, staring ahead vacantly. "I do too."

Battlefield man.. ahem

"So who thinks we can do this?" Rika asked, her voice full of confidence. Three hands shot up. "Who's lying?" Three hands shot up. Rika laughed sourly, rolling her violet eyes. "Don't feel bad I'm nervous too."

"I think we'll be fine." Kari said softly, sending a reassuring smile to a shivering Jeri. The girls walked side by side in the darkness, watching for any sign of Silhouette. Kari looked to the sky, cocking her head slightly.

"What is it?" Zoe asked quietly.

"I think it's going to rain." Kari replied thoughtfully. Zoe raised an eyebrow at the girl but didn't continue with the subject. They walked in silence for a long while after that, not knowing where they were going.

"When do you think she'll show up?" Jeri asked, feeling a sudden wave of apprehension.

"I guess I should make my entrance now." A lazy voice drawled into the darkness.

"Who saw that one coming?" Zoe asked sarcastically before turning to face the dark woman.

"Hello darlings." Silhouette greeted the four girls, waggling her fingers. "How has your day been?" She was mocking them. Rika, outraged, glared at the woman.

"Not so amazingly wonderful." She spat angrily, shooting a sneer at the smirking woman before her.

"Oh dear. Too bad." Silhouette paused, looking at their weapons. "You actually think mortal weapons can hurt me?" She asked, highly amused at the girls' ignorance. "Oh wait. I forgot, you're special. Decendants of the Light Existance. And you Moon are a decendant of dear Luminia, are you not?" Rika nodded. "Then you are also my decendant."

"Don't lie." Rika growled.

"I'm not." Silhouette said simply. "I always did see deception in your eyes. Betrayal and hatred."

"Bite your tongue." Rika hissed.

"You were a coldblooded murderer as a child. Killing those who should have been your friends." Silhouette smiled. "I was once a goody goody too, but I found something better. The darkness. You and I are not so different really. You crave something more powerful just like I did."

"Shut up!" Rika shrieked, fury building inside of her. Her hand connected with Silhouette's cheek as the sound of flesh meeting flesh rang through the silent night. A single raindrop fell, hitting Rika on the cheek, trickling down her skin.

"I told you it was going to rain." Kari said quietly. Silhouette grinned, her pearly teeth stained a light pink as crimson blood trickled from her mouth. She looked up at the sky as more drops began to fall.

"You are only here to decieve Moon."

"Silhouette!" The angry voice of Luminia called into the night. A blinding flash of light burst through the darkness, revealing the silver haired woman. "Do not feed lies to the Pure One." Her azure gaze was set in a furious glare.

"I lie not." Silhouette said with a smirk. "And you know it." Luminia shrieked, diving for her sister. The dark woman stopped her in midair, throwing her to the ground. "Silly Luminia." She taunted, setting her gaze in a glare. "I'm sick of you." She held a single hand up, smiling at the frightened Luminia. "Soul snatcher." Silhouette whispered. The night turned even darker as Luminia writhed in pain, shrieking.

"Stop!" Kari cried. "You'll kill her!"

"That's the point." With a final shriek Luminia's head fell to the ground, her hair falling in silver pools around her.

"Wait for the rain Moon." She whispered weakly. "Wait for the sun. Use the Star to purify." Her eyelids fluttered closed.

"Luminia." Rika whispered, her eyes brimming with fresh tears. She turned on Silhouette. "You! I'll kill you!"

"How?" Rika thought for a moment. The Star!

"Lunar Star!" She cried, her violet eyes closing. The wind picked up suddenly, causing the rain to pelt against the three women. The moon shone brightly overhead, decending lower into the sky. A drop of moonlight fell slowly, turning in the night sky, into Rika's outstretched hand. It glowed against her pale skin, casting a delicate shimmer around the auburn haired girl. "Purification!" She cried. Silhouette smirked cockily.

"You're attempts are futile."

"Activate!" Rika's eyes snapped open to see Silhouette screaming in agony and slowly disolving. Holding her arms out in front of her she called for help. "I need you." She cried to her friends. They gathered beside her, smiling at the girl.

"Strength!"

"Devil!"

"High Priestess!"

"Moon!" Four beams of light shot at Silhouette as she disappeared completely, leaving the girls unconcious on the ground.

The palace...

"Do you think they're alright?" Ryo asked, wringing his hands anxiously.

"I'm sure they're fine." Alice said quietly, reassuring the nervous boy. He smiled warmly at her, nodding his thanks.

Battlefield...

Morning had come in the Light Existance. The blue sky held a bright sun and all was well again. Rika smiled down at her awakening friends, finally feeling at peace.

"Good morning."

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