Note: For all of you like action , this chapter is for you. I haven't been updating due to sickness and other mess. Plus , I don't feel very encouraged to tell the truth. But I liked how this chapter turned out.



I mean it , let her go now!

I searched for the source of the voice , but it's hard to pinpoint a voice that's only in your head. But that same voice comforted me in the bathroom when I was crying , and cheerfully gave me advice.

" Sabrina?!" I asked dubiously. I wanted to ask how , but - some other time. All I cared about at that moment that somebody , anybody was with me , and they were on my side and I wasn't alone with these creatures. Hope flooded back to me , washing away that sick feeling.

Mendelite! the vile voice of the blue alien filled my head once more. I didn't care. I stood up.

Fwaaap! The flat of a tail blade knocked me back against the wall. I hit the wall the fell unceremoniously on my rear. I felt my blood turn to ice again. I wasn't expecting that.

Melissa! Sabrina cried out from the darkness.

The creature glared at me , then keeping one stalk on me , turned the rest of it's attention to my rescuer.

You've come alone , foul andalite collaborator? the alien's voice radiated hatred. I commend your bravery.

" Shall I kill it , Visser?" my father asked timidly , reaching for the same weird gun Mom had used on me.

Keep your dracon beam in its holder. the creature snapped. This one's blood is mine.

Addressing Sabrina coldly , Do you recall our little duel , Mendelite female? I remember it well. But we never finished it. Asura ,was it? That was your true name. Well. I am offering you a chance to complete it. But first , you must demorph and fight me in your true form.

Sabrina barked out a highly derisive laugh. Ha!

The form of a white animal stepped into the light. A snow leopard? What in the world -? My father's hand tensed on his weapon and my mother glanced from animal to alien nervously.

You actually expect me to believe you would fight fair? Trust YOU? With your two vile creatures standing by , ready to fry me? Don't treat my intelligence with that kind of disrespect! Order them to withdraw if you want to fight.

The creature laughed. Not a nice laugh. I do not think you are in any position to make demands. You should trust me , impotent child , because you have no choice. Wait. Yes you do: you can demorph and fight me if you wish to save this human , taking the chance that one of my subordinates may finish you if by some miracle you defeat me ..or you could defy me and I could have you killed are stunned right now. Your choice , Mendelite. But I would choose wisely.

And this whole time I sat sprawled against the wall , watching a snow leopard , which was supposedly Sabrina , now being called Asura by the blue alien creature called 'visser',who challenged her to a fight , while my parents who weren't really my parents stood by looking tense , while my fate hung in the balance.

It might just be me , but does anyone see now why I was just a little confused?

A long silence stretched. The Visser glared daggers at the leopard. The leopard glared daggers at the Visser. My parent's hands were now edging towards their weapons.

I'll demorph. she said finally , reluctantly.

The alien smirked with his eyes. Good. Then you are smarter than I first perceived.

But keep it between you and me! The girl doesn't get involved!

Emerge from that form then. I'm growing impatient.

The leopard began to change drastically. In the place of fur , smooth skin appeared as paws became hands and feet. The tail drew back into the anatomy , the ears on the top of the head vanished and long ,curly , hair grew. The face also changed.

All that was left was a girl in a black leotard kneeling on all fours on the cold , concrete floor. She stood , but never took her eyes off the enemy.

" Sabrina , what -" I stuttered.

She darted a quick glance at me. " It's okay. I'm gonna get you out of here." *wink*

You seem confident. the creature sneered.

" Because I'm going to win."

The creature glared. I would spare your worthless life , if -

"If I gave you my powers?" it was Sabrina's turn to sneer. " No way. And miss a chance to beat you black and bluer?"

Sentimental child! You are a fool!

Sabrina's eyes narrowed suddenly , all traces of her gleeful demeanor gone. " No you're the fool Visser! For challenging me to this fight!"

With those parting words , she rushed at with a speed that was inconceivable. I couldn't follow. But the alien was no slacker himself. He nimbly sidestepped her and struck at her as she went sailing past. But Sabrina spun around in time to block the blow with her wrist. Just below the base of the blade itself.

Looking frustrated , he attacked again , this time with more force. But she simply blocked with the other hand. It had to take precision to know exactly where to block and not get your hand severed off. To withstand the force alone was an accomplishment. I marveled. Her feet dug into the floor on that last one.

The Visser was now edging to the side trying to get an opening , but Sabrina circled with him , wisely not letting him get behind her. Suddenly he broke the circle and charged! But I don't think he expected he to charge at that same instant. His eyes widened in surprise as he brought up his tail to swing - she ducked! And in a tenth of a second she had delivered a pinning low kick to his front legs. He stumbled forward and she struck again from behind sending him into the wall a few feet a way from me.

He leapt to his feet looking enraged. Suddenly his gaze fell on me. I froze. But Sabrina was on it before he completed the thought.

" What a disappointment. How boring! I can't believe I wasted my time!" she jeered. " You know what Melissa ? He's a pushover. You could probably finish him yourself."

That did it. If rage could kill , that alien would have self destructed on the spot. He lunged. DIE!

Laughing Sabrina ran in the other direction - leading him away from me. My parents looked nervous. They had a reason to be. From what I'd witnessed , Sabrina was the better fighter.

Why do you flee?! he demanded , after Sabrina had dodged him the ninth time.

Sabrina smirked. " Because I think it's fun."

Suddenly the creatures smiled an unsettling smile at his eyes. He glanced at me. Drag the human to the ship.

My parents advanced on me.

Sabrina spun , " NO!"

" LOOK OUT!" I screamed.

Fwaaaaap! " Aaaaaah!!"

The blade sunk into her side under her ribs. She staggered. Eyes on fire , she faced her opponent , leapt into the air and delivered a kick to the creatures head. He went rolling.

Then she turned back to my parents and stretched out a hand , just as my Dad was about to pull the trigger , " Haaaaaaaaaaah!"

Both of them got hit by some unseen energy and were thrown against the wall. The dropped unconscious.

" No!" I cried , in horror. On instinct , I launched myself to their side. They were both breathing. Tears of relief welled in my eyes as I leaned over them. I may not know them anymore , but they were still my mom and Dad.

I didn't see what she did to the Visser next , but I heard a few more exchanged blows. When I turned around again , he was struggling to get off the ground. Blood was beginning to pour out of the wound on Sabrina's side.

She ran towards me and took my arm. " I didn't kill them , they're not dead. But we will be if we don't leave now."

Blood began to drip.

" But -" I protested gesturing towards my mother and father.

" Now!" her eyes clouded over in pain. " Melissa please."

She fell against me , a long red streak down her side. Long brown curls covered her face. I immediately felt guilty for not thinking of her. I may not have known who she really was , or where she was from , but she came after me alone. With no help. Risked her life and saved mine.

I threw her arm over my shoulder. " It's nightfall. I don't know where we are! I don't know where to go!"

" We're in the construction sight." she whispered. " Woods - at the edge of the construction site. Go."

I placed my other arm around her waist , and hastily walked her out of the exit. Her opponent could at best limp , but he wouldn't be pursuing us.

Run away! he roared. It doesn't matter! I'll find your forest and burn it to the ground! Do you hear me? I'LL BURN IT! Actually I thought our escape did matter. I continued to move stealthly across the rubble and debris in the dark.

" Please hurry.if he morphs.." she was fading away. She was going to faint if I didn't hurry.

I didn't know what to say for a while. I wordlessly walked along with her into the protection of the forest , with her gripping my shoulder , head hung , and biting her lip.

Thanks.



Continued.....