(AAN: the song in this is 'A Love That's Real" was done by Styper in the 80's I do no own it.)

Two Into One

Holly's mind raced as she saw herself killing for blood and raping young men to fulfill her all consuming lusts inside her. Her body became cold with sweat and she fought in her sleep waking Genki. "Holly wake up" he shook her she bolted upright panting. They were both in the beast forms still she fought him for a few moments before he managed to hold her still. She began to sob out right in his arms confusing him and making him very worried about her. "Shh…Holly everything's alright it was only a bad dream." Not totally certain of what had made her cry so he just held her close comforting her the best he could. "Shh…please calm down…. what wrong's Holly?" she kept her face hidden in his chest as she sobbed.

"Genki *sob* I was killing *sniff* raping and hurting people. *cough*"

"Oh, Holly…. Shh…just relax now it was only a nightmare. I wouldn't let you do those things and you know it."

"I know *sniff* but it was so real…."

"I know love I know. Everything is alright now." Sitting up he began to rock her gently in his arms humming softly to her. Slowly she calmed and stopped crying, looking up at him she noticed the concern in his eyes.

"I'm sorry…"

"No its alright, I understand..." he held her shaking form close to him, she in turn held on tightly to him taking comfort in his strength as he though silently. * Maybe I shouldn't have changed her this is just too hard on her. The pain she feels in her heart is more then I would have ever anticipated. *

"Genki you said you knew what was wrong with the magic stone?" She was hoping to get her mind off things. He nodded with a smile,

"It's working just fine. Think of where it was pointing the entire time Holly." Closing her eyes she envisioned the magic stone and where it was pointing. He eyes snapped open as she gasped.

"That can't be…"

"I think it is Holly, we can test it if you want."

"No, I believe you." She paused, "I'm just in shock is all. How could I be so blind and not see what was right in front of me?"

"Hol we all have our blind moments. Do you want to involve the others?" she bit her lip in thought,

"No, not yet until we are positively sure of everything."

"Alright but lets get some rest for now." Holly clung to him as he lay down; he pulled her even closer and curled up around her. Once he was sure she was asleep he allowed himself to sleep as well.

The sun rose with its majestic rainbow light cast all over the sky. Some rays of orange fell upon the group of rebels as they rose. Dianna and Hasuka came back with some firewood for an alibi hoping no one saw them the night before. Genki rose slowly stiff from the battle the day before. Kneeling down he kissed Holly gently; she in turn placed her hand on his jaw holding him there, making out with him. After a few moments he pulled away.

"You feel up to traveling Hol?" She smiled,

"Yes Hon I do." She rose stretching as she walked to the fire.

Sky had already gotten breakfast going and made some tea. Mocchi came over hand Holly some tea, which she took with a smile. "Thank you Mocchi"

"Welcome Chi" he ran off to get Genki some tea as well who had come over to sit down with Holly. Making sure he winked at Dianna as he did causing her to blush. She knew he had seen them leave last night. Holly sipped her tea as Genki was handed his.

"Thanks Mocchi"

"Chi" He grinned. Sky smiled and handed out the oatmeal in an orderly fashion no one dared be uncivilized around her. Genki and Holly where the first to finish, they walked into a clearing to check the stone for where Cinderbird was finding it was still south of them. Then they came back nodding to the soldiers as they finished they all began to pack up.

"Lets go guys Cinderbird is still south of us." He got into his jet taking off the others following in his wake.

4 hours later…

Genki realized they were almost out of fuel for the jets and helicopters. Genki lead an attack on the closest base to them. It didn't take long to destroy the base's defenses and clear the ground of troops. Holly wanted to say something to him about his killing but held her tongue. Landing he got out and gave everyone a task.

"Now lets find some supplies and refuel the choppers and jets. Dianna and Hasuka go with the Alpha Squadron and help them refuel the vehicles and bring some extra fuel on board the cargo chopper."

"Yes Sir!" they all shouted and jogged off on their tasks. Looking around at the others.

"As for us we'll go look for some food and medical supplies together." Suezo and Mocchi hopped about singing "Food Yay." Genki shook his head and walked off towards the mess hall. Holly caught up with him taking his hand.

…Genki we need to talk alone later…

…Alright… the monsters all smiled to each other as Mocchi blinked not understanding what's was going on. Carefully entering the building Genki took out two soldiers who had been hiding there. Though he took a hit in the arm it was only a minor wound. Holly did her best to keep a straight face and not heave at the gory sight. Genki melted the lock off the food storage as Holly gathered some medical supplies near by. Genki was surprised and the next thing he knew he was on the ground, a hard hit to the chest knocking the breath out of him. Pulling a pistol from his boot he shot 6 times killing the 4 soldiers instantly. Slowly rising he dared not look at his chest, knowing he was badly injured.

"Genki you're…"

"I'll be fine." His voice was firm and commanding again as he entered the store checking each soldier. Coming upon a hidden fifth soldier he check him * he's alive…. * The soldier opened his eyes and tried for his gun but Genki stopped him debating a moment, he picked the already injured soldier up and carried him out sitting him in a chair. After disarming him he looked at the others. "Take the nonperishable food items back to the choppers. Use the cart over there if you need."

"Nonperishable?" Pixie got a really confused look on her face.

"Things that don't go bad easily. Like canned food." Hare informed as he walked in with the others.

"Holly, take the medical supplies back to the chopper."

"Genki have you no heart?"

"That's a silly question. You know I have a heart."

"You can't..."

"Holly, please do as I say." She didn't want to leave but Big Blue and Tiger double-teamed her dragging her out of the room.

"Tiger he'll..."

"Holly, trust him…"

Now alone with him Genki looked him over sniffing him as the man shook with fear. Finding his wound Genki checked it carefully.

"Your wound's infected but I don't think that'll be a problem." the man began to struggle to get away but Genki held him down with one hand as he drew his knife.

Outside the others finished loading up the Cargo Chopper with their items. Dianna approached a rather upset Holly.

"Where's Genki?"

"He's off killing someone…" she said close to tears. Dianna knew Genki better then this and shook her head.

"You really don't know him well do you?" Genki came to the door with his hands covered in blood calling.

"Dianna I need your help here."

"Coming bro" she trotted off into the mess hall. When they reappeared they carried the man with bound wounds out the door and over to the group. Holly and the monsters got a dumb founded look on their faces at the soldiers chuckled at them. They sat the man down and Dianna got him some crutches, which he accepted thankfully.

"Genki I thought…. you were going…to kill him…" Holly stuttered.

"So did he, its against my religion to kill in such a manner when he was not a threat." He grinned and looked back at the soldier. "Now stay off that leg Fredrick."

"Yes sir."

Genki suddenly turned and trotted to the middle of the airfield his eyes narrowed.

"Come out I know your there." His voice was low and serious. A man steeped out from behind a near by tanker truck smiling. His black hair was pulled back into a ponytail, his dark hazel eyes locked on Genki. His skin was tan alluding to the fact that he was outside a lot of the time. He wore a purple tee shirt, baggy blue jean cargo pants and a collared white shirt over the tee that was left unbuttoned. Around his neck hung a silver necklace with a silver stone gleaming in the sunlight. "You're the Silver Phoenix?"

"I am" he grinned. Walking towards the group and black boots fell heavy on the pavement.

"What's your name then?" Genki was still very unsure of him.

"Armaoq Kapugen"

"That's an Inuit name isn't it?"

"It is wise that you all stay the night here, Genki, a bad storm is on its way." Genki sniffed the air he sensed nothing but then he remember what the Phoenix had told him about this man.

"We could use the rest I think anyway." Armaoq turned to face the growling Tiger.

"I am only here to help Tiger of the Wind." A gigantic Roar was heard in the background.

"What on earth…" Genki started.

"Genki you were not the only experiment happening during the war. The creatures of your worlds past were revived." Genki and the soldiers looked shocked while the others monsters and Holly were just confused.

"Fools, dinosaurs were whipped out for a reason."

"Ready your self." Genki and he stood side-by-side ready to fight as a second roar sounded shaking the earth beneath them. A large form came into view with 6-inch gleaming teeth.

"They revived a Tyrannosaurus-Rex?"

"Yep" The T-Rex came at them ready for a meal. "Genki fire." Armaoq's silver flaming wings came out of his back as he rose into the air sending out a wave of silvery sparkling flames distracting the Rex. Genki encompassed the Rex in flames irritating him as he stepped away from he fire desperately. "Genki only trap him"

"Are you nuts that thing should not even be alive!"

"Genki have you forgotten your religion? Life and death is not yours to judge. He is being controlled he does not realize what he is doing."

"I still think your loco." He surrounded the Rex with fire but it did not hold him. Armaoq looked to Holly.

"Use your Ice, cold will slow him down." Holly nodded freezing the area around him and sure enough the cold slowed his movements. Armaoq jumped on the Rex's back evading a snap with those powerful jaws and hitting the stone collar on his neck shattering it. "Hold your attacks now." Holly relaxed but Genki was still tense. Jumping down he pointed his fore finger and middle finger at the Rex's eyes making eye contact with him. The Rex calmed stepping forward, crouched down so that his muzzle was even with Armaoq's form making quite roars as if speaking with him. Using his hands Armaoq mimicked the Rex. The Rex pulled back tilting his head then nodding it and looked over at the others. "Genki, come here."

"And get eaten no way."

"Come here young man." he reluctantly approached, The T-Rex bent down and nuzzled Genki.

"What the…"

"You have heard to many horror stories Genki. You judged without knowing the truth." Genki stared at him before petting the Rex's nose. "He will protect us tonight." The Tyrant Lizard stood up and roared chasing a few hidden soldiers who were about to attack. One tried to shoot him only to get eaten. Holly looked away disgusted.

"Stories, huh?"

"He is protecting us and himself. You will soon understand." Genki shook his head and turned back to the group.

"Lets get something to eat."

"Sure" Holly said and hurried back to the mess hall Genki in tow. The others were walking behind them. She turned on the stove and filled a pan with water then placed it on the stove. Finding her kettle she also filled that and put it on to make tea. Genki picked up some vegetables helping her to cut them up. Glancing over at him she finally said something.

"Genki why did you think that Dinosaur was bad?" He looked up at her,

"Dinosaurs died thousands of years ago, they shouldn't exist now. They are tyrannical lizards, T-rex was the most renown for its big bite."

"Doesn't mean he's bad just cause he's got a big mouth." Genki didn't respond. Armaoq came into the kitchen pulling a fire red stone pendant from his pocket that was hung on a gold chain and presented it to Genki.

"This is rightfully yours Phoenix." Taking the necklace he looked the stone over with a smile before putting it on.

"Thank you."

"You two must become one this night. You will need the power if you are to beat Mu." Both stared at him in confusion.

"How?" Genki asked hesitantly. His hands touched their temples showing them how it must be done, they both stared in shock unsure what to say.

"I am aware of the Blue Phoenix, Holly, you will need them all before you daunting task arises." He left without another word as they looked at each other. Finally, they shook off some of their shock and began to work on dinner again.

In a half hours time dinner was served piping hot. Genki and Holly were both red eyed while they ate neither said a word.

"Hey, were you two crying?" Suezo asked curiously.

"Onions Suezo" Genki muttered

"Oh" after they all finished with their meals Armaoq threw Genki a case full of mystery disks as far as Holly and the monsters were concerned. Seeing the stereo off to the side he nodded and went to it. Turning it on he opened the tray and removed the Metalica CD placing a new CD in from what he was given.

"What are you doing?" Holly curiously inquired watching everything he did.

"Playing some music." Turning the sound down a bit he hit play. The music came on startling Holly, who clung to his arm, and the monsters. "Its alright, it won't hurt you. Just some music from my world."

"Sounds like just a bunch of noise to me." Suezo complained.

"Well its music in my world. The bands called Styper they play in the heavy metal style, which is why it sounds, like this. There are many different styles though some you may like better then others."

"Still noise to me," he chuckled at Suezo as Holly watched him curiously. Smiling to her he commented,

"Maybe there's a song you'll like."

"Will you sing one?" she asked.

"Sure."

"Hey, Genki track seven" Armaoq interjected.

"Thanks man" he nodded to him. Genki switched to track seven the song started with and organ then an electric guitar was added that soon took over. A strong beat behind the guitar, Genki soon recognized the song and began to sing in time.

" ' She says she tried so hard to show it

She wants to say what's on her mind.

Seems like he doesn't want to know it

She says he's always so unkind

But she's not giving up

Until he sees

Her love inside is heavenly.

I love you

I want you

But that won't change the way I feel

I love you

I want you

I don't want a love that's just not real.

It seems like nothings getting better

She knows it just can't carry on

She always thought it'd last forever

But now she knows that this love's wrong

She waits so patiently for perfect love

She knows someday it will come from above.

I love you

I want you

But that won't change the way I feel

I love you

I want you

I don't want a love that's just not real.' " Its goes into a guitar solo playing the chorus beat for a minute or so. Then comes in softly.

" ' She waits for godly love

Knowing that someday it will come form above.

I love you

I want you

But that won't change the way I feel

I love you

I want you

I don't want a love that's just not real.' " it gets soft again.

" ' A love that's real.

A love that's real.' " Genki smiles to Holly as he holds her close.

"Genki your very talented."

"Thanks Hol." Armaoq rises,

"If you all want to ask questions of me then speak now." He winks at Genki and Holly as they slip out of the room.

"Where are you from chi?"

"From the mountains of Kangik many miles north of here."

"Does your name have a meaning?" Dianna interjected.

"Yes, It means Brave and Wise Warrior."

"Where you family chi?" he looked down to the young monster.

"My family was killed many years ago in a small war." Mocchi looked down. "It's alright they are still with me here," he pointed to his heart.

"Chi," Mocchi was happy again as the others began pelting him with questions about his homeland and about the Silver Phoenix.

Holly pulled Genki into a room and locked the solid metal door. Looking around at the small room her gaze came to Genki.

"Can our powers really harmonize? I mean I don't even know how to talk to…"

"I know Holly lets meet you new abilities first." He pulled her close kissing her deeply and letting his mind meet hers once again. …Now call her Holly, she will come…

…But I……

…He's right, call her… Genki's Phoenix cooed next to Genki.

…Alright, Blue Phoenix please come we need your help… With a blinding flash of blue flames she appeared majestically next to Holly.

…What do you need?… She cooed, Holly glanced to Genki for a moment.

…We need you and I to become one so I can call upon your powers like he does with the Phoenix… The Blue firebird glanced to Genki and Phoenix then nuzzled Holly, causing her body to glow with blue flames. Genki's body was already glowing with red/orange flames in unison the firebirds said.

…Now it is up to you to become one. Our powers will harmonize with you… they faded as Genki broke the kiss.

"You ready Holly?"

"As ready as I ever will be love." She smiled and got ready for what they were about to do; both worried and scared a little. Genki lay down on his back relaxing the best he could and concentrating his powers, his body becoming encompassed with his flames. Holly followed his lead straddling him her body covered in her blue flames. Their beast powers flared now along with lusts that they pushed back. They began to kiss again letting their passion and love flare in their kissing as their minds, powers, and bodies became one. Their hearts beat in time with each other as they let their fires surge over their body. The fires met and became one changing to a purple tone that was warm but neither hot nor cold. Their Phoenix powers harmonized with their beast soldier powers. The flames flash around them as they let their powers and love become stronger. Genki had once again entered Holly letting their passion flare they allowed their lusts to come out as they spoke in their minds. The phoenixes coming with a smile on their faces to them once again.

…Well done you have become one… the Phoenix spoke with a deep and soft voice.

…Well done indeed. We both will reward you for your pure hearts. For fighting your beast soldier instincts and lusts to kill… They faded once again leaving them clueless as to what they meant. Genki and Holly gave themselves up to this love of passion and fire until they both grew weary. Holly broke their connection and rolled to Genki's side panting heavily for the energy used. Genki was also panting hard but had enough energy to hold her close and pull the covers over her shivering form and himself before resting.

Armaoq had long since finished his questionnaire, smiling he noticed Dianna and Hasuka slip off together. Going into their own private room, Dianna shifted then waited until Hasuka had shifted to his Striker form.

"This will be very interesting this night." He said softly with a smile. She smiled in return leaning closer to kiss him.

"Yes, it will since I know what love is now. All because of you." He blushed as she pulled him to the bed. "Let me prove just how much I learned." She locked him in another kiss.

Else where the monsters and soldiers listened to some more music Armaoq had brought rather liking the sound of it. After dancing and singing for a while, they all grew weary and went off to find their own place to rest for the night.

The next morning Genki woke next to Holly, who was still sleeping, from their exhausting excursion. *I wonder what the phoenixes meant by a gift? What could they possibly do to help us more then they are now? * He smiled down at Holly relaxing with her in his arms he closed his eyes allowing himself to drift off again until Holly stirred a half hour later.

"Morning Holly." He gave her a peck on the cheek.

"Morning. Why do I feel so tired?"

"Because we both used a lot of energy last night. It'll take a while to regain it." She laid her head against his shoulder.

"I have never felt like I did last night before. The flames were so warm and I could feel all of your love. I wish we didn't have to stop."

"I understand but we do have responsibilities. After this war we can do what we want though." She blushed making him raise a brow.

"Genki, do you want to marry when we get done with this?" He was totally caught off guard and blushed crimson.

"I would like you to be my wife Holly. But that is your choice not mine."

"I would be honored to be your wife, Genki. You have such a pure and brave heart." She kissed him softly for a moment.

"I'm sure we'll be famous after this mess is over with."

"Doesn't mean we can't find a way to be alone." She blushed at her own suggestion. He chuckled, his hand coming up the caress her cheek, her blush deepened instantly. "Genki, I'm curious do you want a child?" Her face beet red now, he also turned red taken aback by the question.

"I would like some, yes. But its your choice whether you bare them or not, I wouldn't force you." He had never spoken of such things before. * Man I never really spoke with Christina about this. * His face was as red as hers was now.

"Genki of course I'll bare your children. I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you." He smiled

"I would be honored if you would." She hugged him as tight as she could.

"You know Genki I have never thought that much on marriage and becoming a mother till now. With you I feel that I can do anything."

"I'm glad I'm a comfort for you. I never really thought that much on it either. Even after I knew I had a son. Guess I always felt like something was missing. But with you I feel complete."

"Thanks Genki I feel complete too." He held her close enjoying her presence and the feel of her body against his.

"I could stay with you like this for eternity love." Her face changed colors again.

"As could I Genki. Hey would you feel better about me if I were a Christian like you?" his gaze met her this time with a serious tone.

"Hol I am comfortable with you as you are. Whether you are of the same or a different religion my feelings will not change for you." She looked quiet happy with his answer.

"Would it make you happy if I was though?"

"I would be overjoyed but I am plenty happy now." She smiled, kissing him lovingly, her arms wrapping around him as they began to make out. Genki stayed gentle his hands just barely touching her as they moved over her bare body. Holly became more passionate and aggressive then before showing this in her movements and kissing. Breaking the kiss she nipped at his neck. With a smiled Genki tilted his head to give her better access, relaxing as he felt her love nips. He lay still for her even though he felt some pain from her nips, the pain actually made him happy.

"Your such a good girl Holly." She grinned for once.

"I try love." He nipped at her neck now, being ever so gentle. "Mmm…I have never met a man as gentle as you before." He pulled back with a smile.

"Then you have never been with a Christian before have you?

"No, I haven't" he rolled atop of her kissing her neck lovingly.

"Then that's why you haven't met anyone so gentle." She pulled him into a deeper kiss then before, pouring her love out to him. When she released him it was his turn to be red. "And I have never been with such a loving woman before." She smirked teasingly to him.

"Then you have not been with a woman of Wicca." He chuckled at her reversal of his words.

"I suppose you are right, I have not." His hands softly stroked her sides. She leaned her head against his whispering,

"Let me show you my magic." He smiled

"I thought you already did."

"You haven't seen anything yet." Her voice held a playful tone to it.

"Then show me love." Smiling she pushed him down, and let her love guide her magic.

The monsters were all up by now, even Dianna and Hasuka were back and all had eaten.

"What's keeping them?" Suezo complained, as he was about to go get them only to be stopped by a silver flame wall.

"Leave them be, they must finish what they started." Armaoq's voice boomed they all stared at him.

"Spill it what do you know?" Greywolf growled a challenge to him. Ignoring the wolf monster's growls he responded,

"I know Holly has the Blue Phoenix within her and that their powers must become one to win the fight against Mu."

"What!!?" they all shouted.

"Holly has a Phoenix?" Suezo yelled.

"Yes she has the Blue Phoenix's powers of ice."

"Then how do they become one?" Big Blue asked in his usual manner and tone.

"Their powers, minds, and bodies become one, they move as one, and think as one. They will know each other's thoughts, feelings, movements, and will be able to execute attacks at the exact same moment. A great advantage in a fight of any kind." They all stared at him blankly trying to interpret this information.

"Come to think of it Genki and I once fought together with the same moves." Dianna commented. "It was an advantage since we didn't get in each others way."

"As beast soldiers you can sense each others movements but it is not perfect. Genki and Holly's will be perfect if the succeed. You must leave them alone so they can finish. This may take awhile but if they are to do it at all it must be now. I know time is precious but we must wait patiently for them. You will lose against Mu if they can't do this." His voice was calm and firm, his wings refolded on his back and the flame wall disappeared.

"How long do you think it'll take?" Hare inquired.

"Couple of days maybe. I cannot say for certain. Their love must be the union between them."

"They aren't…"

"Love is more then physical Suezo. It comes from the heart and soul, not the body." Suezo sighed in relief.

"How do you know about the beast soldiers?" Hasuka raised a brow. * I know he's not one *

"I am not a beast soldier but I have much knowledge of military affairs and of others worlds."

"If you aren't a beast soldier then what are you?"

"A creature of myth and legend that is all I will say for now." He sat down by himself pulling a book from his pack and beginning to read it.

Genki lay on his back panting heavily, Holly resting a top of him both were covered in sweat and burning with bright purple flames.

"Holly…you're amazing……I never knew…..you were so…..magically talented." She smiled to herself.

"You…. seem to have…. a talent for magic…too…. love." he smiled

"Are all women of Wicca as talented as you?" she blushed

"I really wouldn't know, but I know we all have our magic." He chuckled lightly.

"I think yours is stronger then the others." she hide her red face from him.

"Genki I want to learn how to become a Christian." He made her gaze meet his.

"Are you sure Holly?"

"Yes, I have thought it through carefully." He smiled whispering.

"Are you sure you want to lose your magic love?"

"If we are to be one I will sacrifice everything." She smiled back to him; he nodded kissing her once before replying.

"Then first you should read the bible, it will tell you all you need to know and all you must do. If you accept its words into your heart and believe in Jesus Christ and accept him as your savior in your heart then you are a Christian. If not I will still love you the way you are." She lay with him silent for a moment.

"Alright I will read it."

"That alone is reward enough for me." She smiled again, "my feelings will never change for you Holly. I love you will all my heart and all my soul."

"Genki you have no idea how much that means to me. I love you just the same, no matter what I will not let anything come between us."

"I will not as well." At that very moment they glowed with a strong purple power. * I can feel her heart beating inside me. I feel like her blood is pumping through me and her soul is right next to mine. *

*This feeling is wonderfully comforting and pleasing. I feel so safe and needed, protected by him yet protecting him. I don't know what this feeling is but I love it. *

They gazed into each other's eyes for a moment.

"We did it Hol."

"That we did love." Kissing once again they celebrated together their love built stronger and hotter then before. As the day turned to night they took comfort in each other resting in the knowledge they were no longer two different people but one in mind, spirit, and soul.

The monsters grew impatient making dinner that night worrying about their companions.

"They'll starve" Suezo yelled.

"They are beast soldiers they can go for weeks without food. They will be fine." Armaoq said firmly keeping them all away from Genki and Holly. "They must complete their task." Dianna and Hasuka nodded, they joined Armaoq.

"He's right they know what they are doing."

"They can't keep going with out food they will die, they're lives are more important…."

"Do you not trust them or their judgment?" the monsters looked down ashamed at their folly.

"They will be fine" Hasuka assured all. Taking their bowls they ate in silence and in a civilized manner, this night putting all their faith in their two leaders.

* Please be alright Holly * Suezo thought as he closed his eye, to sleep next to Golem. The lumbering Giant was already sound asleep, as were the others. All had fallen asleep with trust in their hearts.