Shitza: Oh, I am terrible sorry for the delays, I've been ill for a week, only resting, not to think all other updates I've been working on. But oh well, look on the bright side, I'm back again! Currently working much on the end of this fic, which I've known for quite a while. Let's just say I'm working on the Epilogue already.

To most reviewers who thought I'm already seventeen. Hate to blow your bubbles and wonderful reviews, but my birthday isn't until the 27th. I did say counting the days; well I am, always counting when it's less then a month away. Still thank you so much, guess that was a really early birthday-present.

Shitza

Chapter 34 Impossible...

The travellers checked their packing one last time before waving good-bye to both Phoenixes. Indeed it had been an awesome story they had told, still it frightened them thinking of what would now happen. Now they knew a bit more, yet still not enough. They knew now it was more then just finding a way to remove the cursed ring from Kohaku, it was something more. And yet they weren't sure what!

The one who felt most confused was Lin, or Arika as people now softly started to call her. Xing went beside her, giving her encouragement enough to smile.

Chihiro sighed and loosened her hold upon her Dinkes, Hono. She looked over at Kohaku. Her love looked worried, and she could understand him. She too felt as if something wasn't all right.

Chip on the other hand didn't look worried. He was telling jokes to Deko, who was laughing frantically, which he showed by swinging his arms all over the place, accidentally giving his Dinkes encouragement to speed up. Panicking the mute grabbed the mane of his Dinkes, which made it slow down. Chihiro felt herself smile at the two jokers who seemed to get on so well.

They didn't notice that they were being followed all the way, as they made their way towards the next Phoenix territory. The Phoenix of destiny had told them to go straight to the Phoenix of Fire, who could be temperamental, but still was nice and sweet.

The journey would be long; they would have to travel towards one of the most unwelcome places in the whole Kamikakushi. A valley made of stone and volcanoes. Chihiro didn't like it, but what else did they have in store.

As they slowly went on with their journey a bird flew over their heads. It was the Phoenix of destiny, who passed them. With his right wing he showed them the direction before returning to his own territory. Chihiro and all the other smiled and waved.

"I just wish all phoenixes could be as understanding as him!" Arika said sighing. She looked at her arms that still had marks from the chains the demons had used on them.

Chihiro nodded. She still didn't feel like completely trusting the Phoenix of Love, even if she had done some good things in the end.

"It's a really odd bunch you know. All of them are so unlike the other. Think of it, Earth is a lazy little snobbish prince with hardly any brains at all. Water was all sweet and calm, not to mention rather wise. Lightning is…"

"A real charmer and truly disgusting!" Chihiro finished.

"Wind is a real sourpuss and really wise. Life seemed a bit shy, and that Love!"

"Don't remind us!" Kohaku commented.

"And lastly Destiny up there, mysterious and still very friendly. I did like him."

Chihiro nodded. She looked around at the surroundings. They were riding in a field filled with flowers and it all looked beautiful. Kohaku saw her awe and carefully bent closer to the ground to pick up a beautiful white flower. He made his way towards her and as she looked over at him he shyly gave it to her. Chihiro blushed, even if she was used to his kindness. She scented the rich aroma around the white petals and gave him a kiss on the mouth as a reward.

The remaining four took this mostly as romantic, except for the young fox like spirits who pulled up a face of disgust. He was still too young to understand these things! Deko smiled seeing the fox's reaction.

Yet they hadn't seen the shape that had followed them, and before they knew it cold winds emerged. Everyone looked around puzzled. Chihiro looked worried, believing this had to be Yubaba again. She didn't know who or what it was.

A bird soared towards them and landed on the flowers, which all freezes to ice. The bird had bright light blue feathers, and wore a cold cloud around it, freezing all things around. Everyone shivered in the cold.

The bird shone brightly and when the light died a woman stood there. Her long hair was bright blue and her skin even held the same ice as her blood. Her skin was snow white and eyes shifted like frost in the moonlight. Chihiro clung closer to Kohaku, who pulled an arm around her shoulders.

And as quickly as the Phoenix had arrived she took off, into the same direction as they were heading. Everyone stared at the now empty spot, unable to say anything. Well, Deko was the first, saying it was time to move on.

They all continued, now feeling a bit unsure about their journey ahead.

In a huge volcano the last phoenix slept silently, when all of sudden a large crash could be heard. She woke up, grabbed a spear and followed the sounds outside. To her surprise she saw a very old friend, also known as enemy, at her doorstep.

"What do you want!" she asked demanding.

The person in front of her smiled. "They will be after you now!" she said before taking of in her bird form.

Not understanding the Phoenix of Fire returned to her own chambers. But before she did she sealed her door, so that the arriving trespassers would never ever be able to enter her home…

TBC

To Reviewers:

Storm-Maker: What, Lord of the Rings? You mean the rings? Okay, I had no thought of that, interesting to say! Anyway, sorry to say though, not all chapters will have same length as last, it's simply because I know when I write parts of legends and other of those kind of things I always write long parts. Plus, it was much to explain about, wasn't it. Still there are questions left, so you have to continue reading to find out. Thanks for reviewing!

Jean: I did send you a mail some time ago, but I have no idea if it reached you? Anyway, thanks for reviewing, though when I said wake up the dead it's because you always seem to write your reviews in Caps lock. And that gave a little spice to it.

Not to mention, your reviews mostly seem to come in doubles.

skydragonofserrus: Thanks, but my b-day won't be until the 27th as I said above. You were a bit early, but it was still really appreciated.

Winter –iel –o burzum: Winter, you don't have to say you are sorry for being late up reviewing, I am just equally happy every time to read your reviews. And like I said above, I think I did mess this b-day up a bit. But still, thanks a lot!

angel-illusions: I am happy you liked it, and actually that wasn't all of Lin. I still have some more things about her, connected to her unknown powers. You'll see, won't give anything out yet.

Velf: IO really like love too, originally love was meant to be a man, but it changed as I started writing. And it adds a lot cause love is unpredictable and I think Destiny would agree with me to say she is a bit unpredictable as well. She is a woman who lives her days, not knowing what next day will bring, not carrying so much either. Like when Haku showed up. She is drawn to men as well. Oh, should stop or I could continue for ages. Thanks for reviewing and since your Author Alert doesn't seem to work I can e-mail the coming updates too you!

End Notes: wow, thanks so much for all great reviews! Thank you! I am hoping this story will reach 200 before I am done, but I won't drag on it if it becomes less, so take a deep breath. This won't be a forever-continuing story, even if it could be.

Shitza