Chapter 2

Catching the black blade easily with one hand Kai could feel the power it held as he looked upon the dark phoenix which rested within. So familiar to Dranzer yet so different, the direct opposite of everything that the red fire bird stood for. Even at rest the dark presence that was Black Dranzer made its self known, radiating an aura which drew people in. As much as he hated to admit it Boris had been right about him, he craved power and now he had the ultimate bitbeast.

Thinking back on everything that had happened over the last few months Kai knew there were no easy answers to his questions. Feeling the sharp edges of the blade digging into his palm Kai quickly came back to reality as he glanced down at his clenched fist. However, Kai soon found his attention diverted as he realized he was no longer alone.

With his senses on high alert Kai quickly took in the area around him before finally settling on a particular spot. Looking at the shadows cast by the pillar before him Kai could vaguely make out the outline of someone's form. Wearily eyeing the one before him Kai was shocked to see the very feminine form which stepped into the light.

Although he was surprised to see a female within the Abbey's confines Kai couldn't shake the feeling that he'd seen her before. The blue eyes, two toned hair, for some reason they seemed familiar like a vague memory of someone he should know.

Remaining silent Kai watched as she approached him, her trail of white hair swaying behind her as she moved. Despites the calm front that she displayed Kai could see the fire which burned within her eyes, a mixture of emotions playing in their depths.

"So you came back, after everything you came back."

Unable to understand the resentment within her voice Kai tried to make some sense of the nagging feeling that was plaguing him as he looked upon her. Caught up in his thoughts Kai was unprepared for what happened next; feeling the blow which hit his jaw Kai found himself knocked to the ground.

Taken back by the sudden punch it took a moment before Kai could lift his gaze to meet hers, disbelief and questioning dwelling within his eyes.

"That's for the others, you should be glad it wasn't Tala who paid his respects."

"What are you talking about?"

"Don't give me that! You're the one who left us and you expect us to forgive you."

Feeling some of her initial anger leave her Anaya looked down at the one before her, the rumours being proved true by his presence her. Even after so many years Anaya still wanted to know why? Why one of the people she most trusted had betrayed them? Despites the anger and the hurt Anaya still found that some part of her wanted something to hold on to refused to believe what they'd been told.

"Why? If anything tell me why?"

Watching Kai's rising form Anaya remained silent as she waited for his answer. Meeting Kai's garnet gaze Anaya contained her surprise at the swell of emotions that danced within them; surprise, confusion, but most of all the haunted fear of emptiness and uncertainty.

"I….I don't…"

"Kai."

Not expecting an interruption Anaya didn't need to turn to know who had spoken, taking a quick glance at Kai she could see she wasn't the only one to slip into the emotionless facade. Seeing the imposing figure that was Boris standing but a few feet away Anaya felt the cold grips of fear strike her heart as she saw the look he gave her. Knowing Boris's moods all to well Anaya knew only a fool wouldn't know when the man was displeased; obviously he wasn't too happy with her actions.

"Kai would you leave us. I need to talk with your team mate."

Hearing the tone of Boris's voice Anaya valiantly maintained her composure as she met the man's gaze, despites what he said Boris would do a lot more than talk. Taking a moment to meet Kai's gaze Anaya could see the conflict which dwelled within garnet eyes.

Although he couldn't explain why part of his refused to leave the girl alone, maybe cause she was his team mate, but Kai couldn't shake the feeling that they was more to it than that. The anger she held towards him, the questions didn't come from someone who'd only just met you, obviously she most know him but now.

Seeing the look she gave him to go Kai decided to do as Boris asked, deciding to question her afterwards. Obviously something was going on, there was more to his memory loss than met the eye and certain people didn't want him finding out. It would seem he wasn't the only who had come to this realization as he gave one last glance back to the girl behind him.

He only hope she didn't break under what ever Boris had planned, yet for some strange reason he knew she wasn't one to easily break.

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Containing her cry as she hit the ground Anaya could feel the flow of blood which spilled from her lip, steadily forming a path down her chin. Turning her icy blue gaze to the one before her Anaya maintained her definite stare, even if inside she was shaking with fear. No sooner had Kai left them than Boris had made his disproval known, the backhand he delivered sending her crashing to the floor.

"You are beginning to try my patience."

Knowing the risks involved Anaya knew that despites them she had to know the truth, if years of anger and bitterness were unfounded. The story they'd been told years ago seeming nothing more than a lie, a tale made up to satisfy children, to stop questions being asked. Deciding to take that chance, regardless of the punishments that followed Anaya reverted into that side of her that always pulled through, the side which believed only the strong survived and the weak did not; becoming the cold and ruthless person the Abbey had trained her to be.

"It was all a lie wasn't it? Everything you said, it was nothing more than a lie."

"What happened before doesn't concern you; your only concern is doing as you're told."

Pushing herself up of the floor Anaya was glad to see that even Boris, if even for a moment, was unnerved by her more cold hearted nature. However, even as he finally stood fully up in front of him Anaya knew that moment had gone as she saw the steely look which rested in Boris's eyes. Yet, even as she looked at the man which ruled over them all Anaya suddenly realised the horrifying truth, the one which they had been so blind to see.

"It was you, whatever happened that night you planned it. He never choose to go away, he was taken away wasn't he?"

"Anaya I'm warning you, stay out of matters that don't concern you."

"He doesn't remember does he? That's why he came back because he doesn't remember your twisted games."

Even as her words died Anaya found herself slammed into the stone surface of the pillar nearest her as her air way was suddenly restricted. Hiding the need to gasp as the hand around her throat tightened Anaya maintained her composure as Boris made his position quite clear.

"I think you need reminding of your place."

To Be Continued.