Shitza: I've been lazy again, I was supposed to have started writing again for ages, but as it was I didn't. Anyway, here is next chapter, and a more explaining one. I will explain for example the sword and other various kinds of things. Still, I don't know if I will make another cliffhanger again, after all it will take a while before I update again. We'll see…

Chapter 28 New Powers

"Let… her… go!" Kohaku said slowly. To their amazement the older fox did, smiling. Kohaku took the sword in his hands in a firm grip. That thing was as good as dead.

"That sword!" Xing said amazed. "I've seen that before!"

Deko was waving frantically almost knocking Lin down. Chip translated.

"He says it's the sword of Kohaku's father, before the great master himself died. By all gods, I didn't know he was a son of such a great god?"

"He is very good at hiding things, fox. You think you know him and then after years he still surprises you." Lin said.

In the intense duel Kohaku was attacking, aiming for the fox's great head. From having been so confident he was starting to get scared. The White sword still haunted his dreams.

"You should have known my family better then this, after all we dragons rarely leave members to destruction. My father may be dead but in my blood runs half of his and it gives me the same strength as him, to wield the one sword to revenge the ones who killed my family. Now I know why you came here, not only for your son, but also to see me dead!"

Chihiro gasped. She had no clue of what was going on, and she wasn't too sure if she wanted to know either.

Chip stood in front of them, his fists clenched and hatred sparking from his eyes. He nodded towards Kohaku; he knew he would never want to go back again. Kohaku attacked again, sparks flew as the two swords met in mid air.

"You are just as you father were, it's a miracle he even had strength left to let his river continue flowing, in order to give yours life. But how do you feel now, you are alone, no father to protect you this time." The fox said calmly attacking low cutting his leg. Kohaku gasped as blood trickled down.

"Revenge will be revenge. You disgust me!" he said cutting the fox's arm. Tseyo growled angrily, hating the cut, hating Haku for daring to attack.

"Why do you really want your son to come back, so he can become like you, or do you have any more ruthless method?" Kohaku asked sweating. The ring on his hand glowed evilly red.

"He could have been my greatest experiment to gain power strong enough to defeat the ten phoenixes alone and steal their strength from them. I could have become the world's emperor by now if he hadn't betrayed me. His soul is pure, as any child's and I need that. I need that so I can summon the strength from the strongest."

Chihiro felt disgusted. So far they had been able to meet six of the phoenixes for help. This thing just wanted them for his own disgusting wishes. She felt like she was going to throw up, but someone else managed to before her. Lin felt so awful hearing this her stomach had started to vibrate awfully, or out of control.

'Kohaku, be careful' Chihiro thought.

'Be brave dragon, if someone have the strength to defeat my father it's got to be you!' Chip prayed.

By the fight the swords sang against each other as they paired and attacked over and over again. Kohaku was getting tired, yet Tseyo seemed to get his strength from the thunderclouds above. Once the evil spirit seemed to get weary a clap of thunder hit him to charge him up. Soon Kohaku fell exhausted. Tseyo put his blade by his throat.

"Die dragon, die just like your father and useless mother did. Neither of them had the strength to withstand me, and neither will you. I will take your power, just as I too theirs."

The old fax started glowing and the group saw as white beams shot from Kohaku's body, white beams being his last strength and magic. Chihiro stood paralysed watching. She didn't know what to do.

But then, the old fox started screaming of pain and she had to look of what was going on. Indeed curiously, believing the ring on Kohaku's hand was some source of powerful magic; the old fox had tried to absorb the strength as well. Since he hadn't been able to move it he tried to absorb it, which was a huge mistake.

Evil red light shone brightly, draining the fox's power and strength. The fox fell to the ground, as the last of his soul was imprisoned in this evil thing. But that was not all, as the soul was sucked, parts of Kohaku's powers returned, more then he had had when the battle had started. He opened his eyes, Chihiro ran over to him, crying of relief and joy. With her help he got back to his feet.

As they left the battlefield, Chip stopped for one second, breathing the free air. For once he wouldn't have to hide, he was free forever.

To Reviewers:

Storm Maker: Thanks for the advice; I usually run a spelling check before I post, but as you said I should reread it again. Hope this sorted out some of your questions. Thanks for reviewing, thank you so much!

Winter –iel –o burzum: Lat time I couldn't help making a new cliffhanger. Be happy I didn't decide on this one as well. The reason is I've had my fun now, but as it will take a while to get next chapter up I think you would have flames me if I did.

To Reviewers in other chapters:

Katana Blade: Okay, I know my spelling is by the worst, but I will try. At least I have improved from when I started writing here on fanfiction, at least I hope so.

Tears of Eternal Darkness: I am happy you liked it, hope you enjoyed the story.

End Notes: Dunno what to write this time, but hope you liked this chapter, and I'll try to hurry with the next. But until then, review!