The Power of Wind & Love

Continued…

Once they were all done Genki walked outside with them, concentrating the white stone hovered in his hands a baby blue arrow appearing and pointing in an unexpected direction. It pointed straight at the group of soldiers. Genki looked shocked along with the others.

"Well then lets see whom it is. Spread out all of you." The soldiers obeyed lining up and leaving space between themselves. Genki activated the stone once again, it pointed to the left of the group following the arrow he finally stood before Dianna, who had the oddest look on her face. Letting the stone fall to hang at his chest he smiled to her. "I should have known it'd be you with all the wind abilities you have."

"I don't get it if I have this phoenix wouldn't I have found her in my meditations?" he shook his head.

"It's one of those things where you can find her only if she wants to be found." Taking the pendant from around his neck he put it around hers. The stone glowed and faded just as the others had linking her to Genki. "Holly and I will help you wake her."

"And the gold stone?" Pixie inquired.

"I have not yet synchronized with it." She nodded having no real clue what he was talking about but trusted his judgement. "Well we could rest here another day. We did have quite a fight yesterday."

"Yeah!!" the monsters shouted with happy voices. Holly smiled *I guess our fight did some good *

"Come on Dianna, Genki and I will help you then we can all get some rest." nodding she went with Genki and Holly to their room. Making a circle with them Dianna closed her eyes, all concentrating their minds meeting. Dianna stumbled backward, taken aback by Blue Phoenix and Phoenix.

…Call her Dianna… the Phoenix cooed from next to Genki. She nodded,

…Wind Bird please come at my call, we are in need of you… with a blaze of white fire next to Dianna wind bird appeared in her sparkling glory as all the other phoenixes had. Looking down at Dianna she cooed,

…What am I needed for young women?… Genki stepped forward getting the great birds attention.

…You have been called forth to fight Mu, we need your power to defeat him he is stronger then before… She looked at Blue Phoenix and Phoenix then back to Genki.

…Very well you have my power; I will harmonize with you all. I will also speak with you from now on Dianna…

…Thank you… Genki said smiling and they broke the connection between them. Holly smiled hope surging through her heart * we only need one more now *

"Dianna time to test your powers." She nodded concentrating a flame of pure white flickered to life around her enveloping her entire body by the time she finished. "Touch me and Holly" she was unsure but did as she was told surprisingly their flames all mixed and Genki and Holly remained unburnt. "Our powers are harmonized, we can not hurt each other." With a smile from Dianna the flames faded.

"Thank you, both of you." They nodded and Dianna took her leave.

Holly smiled to Genki,

"I think we deserve some time alone."

"So do I love." She motioned him to sit; when he did she sat on his lap facing him, her legs on either side of him. "You're such a great women, Holly." She leaned forward whispering,

"Do you like bad girls?" his eyes widened for a moment in surprise at her words. *She must be hanging around Aaka too much *

"I love them, especially when your bad love." Her hands came to his chest.

"Then when our baby is born and well off, I'll be your bad girl." She whispered hotly to him. His arms wrapped around her waist loosely.

"You're so sexy when you whisper like that." She blushed caught off guard by him once again.

"Thanks Genki." He caught her lips with his own, giving a loving yet passionate kiss. Her body relaxed as they began to make out.

Dianna was training with her new powers when Hasuka approached, stopping she came to him.

"I hope this new development doesn't change things between us."

"Of course not, I will always love you." She hugged him her flames flickering around them. "Why aren't you afraid of my flames?"

"Because I trust you, I know you won't hurt me." She kissed him longingly, pulling him towards their room so they could be alone.

"You up for some fun?"

"I am if you are love."

Suezo, Mocchi, Big Blue and Golem were in the field relaxing and playing with flowers. Where as Tiger, Greywolf, hare and Pixie we all off spelunking in a cave they had found. The soldiers were all paired off feeding each other to relieve their building lusts. Nick was off by himself meditating over what was to come, as Aaka and Armaoq found a place in the forest to be alone.

The day went by quickly with all the fun they had but they all felt rested and the group had less tension between themselves. By the time the sun fell dinner had been made and served by Holly. Everyone welcomed the food she made, knowing how great of a cook she was. * She has a great talent for cooking. Genki is a very lucky man. * Nick thought as he ate his delicious meal.

"Guys we have to get going tomorrow. I can't use Golden Phoenix's stone yet but we can still fight some bases and begin locating the final three generals and Moo. We'll have to face them sooner or later."

"Genki who's left?"

"The three that hate me the most. Ishan Nubla, Steve Merdee, and Lopez Terreria. They will not be easy to take down." The soldiers all nodded knowing the names. "For now we all need rest." They all nodded and retreated to their rooms.

Dianna and Hasuka climbed in to bed cuddled with each other.

"Dianna can I ask you something?" she looked back at him.

"Of course, what is it?" he hesitated a moment.

"Do you…want to have kids?" his voice soft and tentative. She shifted in his arms to look at him surprised by the question.

"I've never really thought about it."

"You don't have…"

"Hasuka, I love you. If you really want a child I'm willing to give you that as long as you do your part in raising it."

"I will I promise."

"I'll tell you when I am ready for such." He nodded pulling her closer.

"I love being close to you Dianna. The feeling I feel for you make me so content and at peace." She giggled for once.

"You're such a sweety sometimes" she kissed him; he could feel her emotions through her lips as he relaxed in her hold. He knew he was in for another treat tonight and that slowly the rough unemotional exterior of hers was melting away.

Holly shivered in Genki's arms just as cold as can be. Genki shifted forms and wrapped his wings around her, using his powers of fire to help warm her.

"Genki why is this happening? I can barely keep from shivering."

"I don't know Holly." …Aaka please come Holly needs your help…

…I'm coming Genki…

"I called Aaka for help Holly" she nodded. Aaka arrived in a few minutes her hair wet; she looked like she had been in the shower. She sat on the bed next to Holly feeling her forehead.

"Your like ice child. Is Blue phoenix?"

"We checked that, she says it's not her."

"Alright shh…look at me Holly." She grudgingly let go of Genki and looked at Aaka. Aaka made her look her in the eye as she took her pulse and respiration. "Let me see…you seem to have caught something…. how long..."

"Four days" Genki interrupted, "can you find out what?"

"I can do better then that. I'm immune to almost all illnesses like this, Holly if you trust me I can stop this for you." Holly nodded, "alright, we are going to exchange blood, you drink from me and I from you. It will not harm your child but if you remain sick it may." Her eyes almost emotionless as she spoke.

"Alright as long as it doesn't hurt my child." Holly made her fangs grow out, Aaka pulled her into a hug then bit into the soft flesh of Holly's neck. Holly flinched, and then bit into Aaka's neck slowly drinking, Aaka matched Holly's pace not wanting to take too much. * This girl has much to learn. She is quick to show pain and fear.*

…Genki teach her to drink from you, it's healthy for her. She also must learn to kill, take pain, and not show her fear…

…I know Aaka, I will try… he watched longing for blood. Holly wasn't sure she liked Aaka's blood it was thick, cold, and it had a different taste to it, almost bitter sweet. Closing her eyes she thought of her child and forced her self to drink faster, taking in what she needed. Aaka signaled her to stop after a few moments, she happily pulled away, and licking the wound as Genki taught her to seal it. Aaka kissed Holly's wound closing it as well, Holly had to admit she felt better now. With a smile Aaka spoke gently.

"Now I want you to rest. And Genki I think it wise that you drink of me also, you're close to the edge and you should do something about your blood lust before it creates problems." Genki blinks and looked at Holly for permission, she nodded unsure of what else to do. Genki embraced Aaka as Holly had, his fangs out he bit into Aaka's neck sharply. She barely even noticed the pain, as he began to drink, she was used to being feed off of. "Holly, you two must feed from each other more often. You'll feel better if you do. I and Armaoq would know we both do so, and beast soldiers are very similar to wolves." Holly watched as Genki became more animal like in his feeding.

"I guess but I…."

"I know you're not used to it, but the reason he is so focused on feeding now, is because he was close to losing control of his blood lust." *Genki do you need blood that much? * Holly thought silently. "Share with him, drink of him, you'll be closer to him then you are even now if you do." *Genki you act like an unyielding animal. Why do you need so much blood? * He drank more greedily now his body tense. *Her blood is so sweet, even though it's thick and cold, I love the taste of it. * He finally released Aaka and sat next to Holly, she retained no wound but looked a bit paler then usual. "Rest up both of you." She smiled and left to return to her husband.

"Genki why didn't you tell me you needed blood?"

"Because I was afraid…"

"Genki you could have taken too much from her!" he stood walking to his pack.

"I was afraid I'd hurt our child if I took any from you" she stopped *You were trying to protect our child and me from yourself? * Taking a bottle from his bag he went into the bathroom and closed the door. Holly realized what he had and charged in after him finding him drinking the alcohol.

"Genki please don't do this." She tried to take the bottle form him but he pulled it out of her reach. She beat on his chest with her fists before burying her face in it. "Please Genki… please don't drink like this." She was close to tears now.

"I can't have any alcohol around you can I? I have never gotten drunk around you and you know it." She could tell he was upset with her by his tone of voice.

"I just… every time you drink you're are upset with me. Genki you're scaring me please. I just… can't stand to see you acting this way, you act as if I'm a burden to you." His eyes focused on her; he sat the bottle down on the counter and held her close. "Why Genki?" she was sobbing now.

"Because you jump to conclusions about me. I mean first thing you did was think I just wanted to drink and be close to another woman. I was trying to protect you but you seem to blind to see past your own insecurities. As to my drinking, I drink when I have a headache or a stomachache. It really has nothing to do with you but you seem to connect the two. You're not a burden and you know it. You just occasionally annoy me with the conclusions your jump to that's all." His voice was soft yet truthful, she looked up at him.

"I'm sorry I…" she suddenly feel to the floor in pain. Genki was instantly down there with her holding her. She held her stomach,

"Erra…. Genki get help…" he didn't want to leave her. …Aaka, Armaoq please hurry there is something majority wrong with Holly… it didn't take long for them both to come running into the room, seeing Holly on the floor Aaka took charge.

"Move," she ordered Genki, whom complied worried. Armaoq tried to calm him, as his wife helped Holly. "Move your hands Holly, I know it hurts." Holly grudgingly complied, Aaka's own hand rested to the spot she was holding and felt something move beneath it, she glanced to her husband. "Holly, did you and Genki eat any berries from the forest?"

"Yes…. Why?.." she could hardly talk through the pain she felt.

"Genki your not effected why?" Armaoq inquired quickly.

"I had a stomachache earlier but is drank some alcohol and it went away." He pointed to the bottle. Aaka grabbed the bottle and handed it to Holly.

"Holly drink."

"The child…I can't…"

"If you don't drink this creature inside you will kill both you and your child, now drink." She made her voice strict. Holly reluctantly took the bottle and drank, coughing from only a small amount of the alcohol. "Come on Holly." She urged her. Holly tilted the bottle back drinking despite the alcohol's burn down her throat. In total she drank an eighth of the bottle, the pain stopped abruptly other then a burning sensation in her stomach and throat.

"What *cough* was *cough* that? *cough*"

"A Niblu, a creature that lies dormant in berries then eats it host alive." Holly shivered slightly at the thought of what was inside her.

"Can you remove it?" her voice shaky. Genki came to her now holding her softly rubbing her back in a soothing manner.

"You can try throwing it up but it'll be out of your system in a few days, your body with consume it instead." Another shiver ran through her. Genki pulled her close as Aaka and Armaoq took their leave. Gently he picked Holly up and laid her in bed, Genki retrieved her bottle and sat next to her, she clung to his arm. Drinking a little more of his alcohol he smiled to her. Making her look into his eyes he spoke gently.

"It's alright now love, its dead. You're safe now." He stroked her back kissing her forehead.

"But it…"

"Shh…. It won't hurt you now." She took the bottle from him reading the label then looking up at him.

"Why do you drink such a strong…"

"Because it works better, I have other types with me I just prefer dry wine mixed with whiskey." She took a small sip of it, she hadn't really tasted it during her rushed guzzle. Looking from him to the bottle and back she relaxed in his arms a little.

"It's so strong it burns…How can you stand it? All I can taste is alcohol."

"You get a resistance to it. It doesn't burn my throat at all. And from the look on your face you like it and you know it. You didn't make a face or any bad comments about it." She glances at the bottle once more.

"I can't hide anything from you Genki. I like it but I can't have that much while I'm pregnant…. You know that."

"I know that well, but a little might help your stomach I noticed your stomach ache last week." She shook her head.

"I figured you did when your hand rested on mine. I think its Sky's spicy food."

"Yeah you have to get used to that Cajun cuisine." He chuckled, watching her, his arms wrapping around her gently. She took another sip from the bottle, her eyes closing as she slowly drank. Genki monitored her and stopped her when he thought that was enough. "I need some too you know" he commented playfully taking the bottle gently, he drank some himself before setting the bottle on the table next to their bed.

"Genki thank you… maybe I should listen to you more often. It might solve things sooner." He chuckled then locked her in a kiss with himself. Lying down with her he broke the kiss softly. She cried a little making him worried.

"The thought of what was inside me and what it could have done is just…"

"Shh… relax Holly nothings going to hurt you now." She cried into his chest as he did what he could to comfort her.

Aaka and Armaoq lay cuddling in bed thinking over what had just happened.

"If it had been any long she and the child would be dead."

"I know love. They were lucky and Genki was wise to call us."

"That he is. He knows not our age but he knows we have much knowledge and guidance to offer." He chuckled and rolls atop of her pinning her.

"You want to finish what we started before we were interrupted?"

"Definitely!" she whispered hotly "but I want you as a wolf love" she hissed to him playfully. He smirked and transformed slowly as he shed his clothes to prevent them from ripping. He slipped her out of hers with little resistance, running his hot paw pads over her cool flesh. With a wolfish grin he was inside her continuing what they loved to do with each other, their lusts and desires running on high.

Dianna held close by strong arms was relaxed as she spoke with her chosen mate.

"Dianna if your destined to…" she wouldn't allow him to finish.

"I don't care! Hasuka, I love you and only you. No matter what I'll be with you, I have given you my heart." He kissed her passionately; her body went ridged for a moment then relaxed again, returning his kiss. He broke the kiss in favor of nipping at her neck. "Hasuka, why would I want anyone else anyway, especially when I have such a gentleman?"

"I'm was just afraid I will disappoint you or hurt you." She smiled to him.

"You'll never hurt me I know that. No need for fear my love; I'll never leave you. We are soul mates, just like Genki and Holly we can get through anything." He nodded and nipped her neck harder, his hands exploring her body. "My you're a bad boy tonight." She raised a brow.

"I can't help it your words give me such pleasure in my heart I wish to return it love"

"Does your body have to return it?"

"My flesh is corrupted by the love and longing I have to be with you." He whispered his breath hot on her neck. *I have never seen a man want any women to be with him like this before. He certainly is a different man, though he is hot.*

"And if I say no to that corrupt body of yours?" her voice emotionless.

"Then I will find a way to suppress its desires. You know I would never force you love." She smiled. *I knew he was still a gentleman even if he has such corrupt desires.*

"I'm yours if you want me that badly love." She grinned. * I have to admit I love the pleasures we have. It's hard to say no to him. *

"I'll always want you, you're a gorgeous and hot woman." He whispered in her ear, "you can always turn me on." For once she blushed, her emotions fully apparent to him. "I love it when you're a bad girl to me" he smirked.

"Oh, do you?" she raised a brow and grinning lopsidedly. She shifted her weight and pinned him to the bed. His body shifted under her, taking the hint she allowed herself to shift as well. "You like it rough or gentle?" she whispered.

"You know what I like. But feed your blood lust at the same time. It'll make this all the better." With a smirk she bit into his neck, feeling his return bite she let her desires out, soothing both his and hers at the same time. * I will always love the feeling of this fire of pleasure inside me. As far as I see it we are soul mates and always will be. *

Genki held Holly close all night, though exhausted he watched over her until morning rose. *Oh man I feel like I was hit by a semi * she woke in his arms looking up at his tired face.

"You watched over me all night?" he nodded, "you really shouldn't have…"

"I wanted to make sure you were alright."

"But you need rest"

"I'll be fine love, this is not the first time I have gone with out rest." She gave a very worried look and sighed,

"I can never win with you can I?"

"You can just not on this subject." She got up and went to her cloths that lay on the chair to change. Genki also got up to change though he was a bit sluggish to do so.

"You sure your alright?" she had noticed his actions.

"Yeah I'll be fine, just stiff." He put on a cheerful face as he changed. * I really don't feel well but we have to get moving. *

Once ready they trotted to the kitchen to get breakfast ready. The smell of food lured all the others out of their slumbers and into the kitchen. They all ate in silence until Genki finally broke the ice. "We have to get moving and find were the final 3 and Mu are hiding. All the major basses and fighters seem to be northeast of here so that's where we should start. I won't lie to you all; this is going to become increasingly harder on us all. This is not back when we were a minor rebel band, who created an annoyance for Mu. This time they are taking us seriously we can't rest unless we can find a secure spot, and you must always be alert. You all understand that right?" they all nodded.

"We understand it Genki, we already spoke about it and we'll try to keep up." Greywolf spoke for the group who all nodded in agreement. The soldiers gave him thumbs up, but of course they already knew and could handle this.

"Go then lets get a move on." He stood, Holly taking the hint and following his lead the other behind them. They all went into their rooms to pack.

"Genki you certain you're alright now."

"Don't worry love it's nothing."

"Alright…" she grabbed her pack and slung it over her shoulder, Genki doing the same. They all meet outside where Genki checked his compass pointed in the direction they would head and boarded his jet. The others close behind as they took off to find their enemies lairs.