Shadow: Hi! It's been a while, but I've finally updated! I've been away for a while.Thanks for the reviews I got.

Diversity: Well, you can't remember something you haven't read. And, thank you! I enjoy writing this, probably as much as you enjoy reading it.

VGMaster: Just wait and see.

Disclaimer: - -; If I didn't own it before, what makes you think it will be any different this time?

Rei blinked. He was lying on his back.

What happened?

He sat up. Rika and Seiya were watching him.

"Ai!"Rei grabbed his head. Pain cut through it like a knife. Rika ran to her grandson's side. Rei grimaced. "It's okay, Rika. It's just a headache." Rika stared at him angrily.

"No, it is not okay."

She grabbed his arm. Purple scars ran up and down his arms and his neck. "Twilight Elixir leaves wounds on those foolish enough to come in contact with the infected person." Rika sighed. "Contact with her is forbidden."

Rei stared at her in disbelief. "What?"

Rika's gaze softened. "Rei, she is confused. It is hard enough for her to be fighting a battle with herself. She can't stand to fight you, too." She looked into her grandson's cold eyes. "Please understand."

Rei stood up suddenly and walked out of the room. He clenched his fists as he walked right into something solid.

"Kai!" Kai stood in front of him. He looked Rei up and down.

"Crazy night?" Kai pointed to the markings on Rei's body. Rei glared at him. Kari appeared behind Kai, breathing heavily. She look at the two bladers.

The young Russianput her hands on her hips, then said, "Geez, you leave us behind at a crazy guy's mansion then you get into a fight with a Sharpie! " A solid glare from Rei stopped her short.

"Rei! Your eyes!" Kai looked at Rei's eyes. "She's right. Something's wrong." Rei blinked. Kari and Kai stared at him suspiciously. He ran into the bathroom and looked into the mirror. His once-amber eyes were a smoky purple. The purple scars ran up his neck and on his cheeks. He walked slowly out of the bathroom and into his room.

He grabbed a bag and started throwing clothes into it. Kai and Kari stared quizzically at his erratic behavior. Rei pulled the bag over his back and said simply, "I'm leaving." The two Russians parted to let him through.

Tyson walked through the front door. He looked at Rei, then to the bag, then back again.

"Rei?"

Tyson reached for the bag. "What... are you doing?" Rei's gaze was steady. "I'm leaving," he stated. "Leaving? What? Rei, you can't!" Rei glared at Tyson. "I have to and you won't stop me."

He turned towards the door. "Send my regards to Rika."

With that, he stepped out of the house and into the darkness.

"Rei!" Tyson called into the darkness. Seiya ran up beside Tyson and laid her hand on his shoulder. "Tyson, it's no use. Rei has his mind set on going. Nothing can stop him," she whispered. Tyson sighed. "You're right. Besides, Rei is strong. I'm sure he can make it on his own."

He smiled. "Come on. We better keep an eye on Sage." Tyson and Seiya heard footsteps coming behind them. Two dark figures tackled them, Tyson and Seiya collapsing on the hard wooden floor.

"Max! Kira!" Seiya stared at the two bladers, panting. "Ow! Max, you're laying on my foot!"

The spiky- haired teen raised himself up. "Sorry, Tyson."

Kira rubbed her head. "Where were you guys? We saw Rei carrying someone and you two running after him, but we couldn't keep up with you." Kira blinked. "Who was Rei carrying?"

Tyson and Seiya looked at each other. Same explanation, getting longer every minute. Max and Kira's eyes widened with each passing sentence.

"How did this happen?" Kira stared at Tyson and Seiya. Tyson shook his head.

"That's what we'd like to know," he said grimly.

Max sat back on his heels. "What do we do now?" Tyson stared at the ceiling.

"I don't know. I guess we'll have to keep an eye on Sage and live on with our normal lives."

Seiya gazed at Tyson. He saw something in her eyes. Easier said than done. The thoughts echoed in Tyson's head. The past few hours were so eventful. Unwelcome visitors had come and friends had left. They housed a girl so powerful, yet so weak. A girl lethally dangerous to herself and the only one who could save her. Those thoughts created a din in Tyson's head.

Seiya saw his face and stood up. "Come on, guys. It's late. Let's all get to bed." Kari, Kira, Max, and Kai made their way to their rooms.

Seiya held out her hand to Tyson and helped him up. He put his arm around her shoulder and lead her to her room. When they reached Seiya's room, he wrapped his arms around her. "Get a good night's sleep. Rika will take care of Sage. She knows what she's doing." Tyson said gently. "Good night." He kissed her on the cheek, then turned and went into his own room. Seiya stood still for a moment, then smiled.

"Good night."

Shadow: I hope you didn't mind the format changes. They might be off and on through out the story.

Tyson: Zzzzzzzzzzzzz...
Shadow: - -;; Kai!
Kai: YAY! (pokes Tyson with sword)
Tyson: O o! OW! Kai!
Kai:
Shadow: O o! Oh my gosh, Kai smiled! AAH!
Miroku: Yeah, that is weird.
Shadow: O o! What the heck are you doing here! This isn't even your show!
Miroku: Yup! Hey, would you mind bearing my child?
Shadow: AAH! Get away from me! I'm going insane!
Miroku: You sure?
Shadow: Yes. Yes, I am. Now, excuse me while I quietly go to my psychiatrist's office. (Runs off screaming at the top of her lungs)
Max: um, okay, while Shadow goes and sees if her medication is working, Oliver here will help me!
Oliver: Hi guys! R&R or else I'll be really sad and lonely and-
Max:(slaps Oliver)
Kai:Pushy.
Max: O o! I am not PUSHY! Oh, yeah, no yaoi!