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Same Ground Ch.7

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It was night time in the Onsen and everybody was asleep but the Asakura trio. Yoh and Hao were stargazing together silently on the roof but soon after Hao left for a while. Yoh sighed heavily and still continued stargazing.

I guess you cannot sleep either.

Yoh looked behind him and saw Aridas. Aridas sat down beside him and looked up at the stars. The stars are beautiful tonight. Aridas said.

"Yeah, they are." Yoh said. They sat down silently.

Oh, I almost forgot, Aridas said, startling Yoh. Yoh looked at Aridas, who had taken off his headphones. He handed it to Yoh.

Those headphones are yours. I sort of borrowed it. He said smiling.

"So that's where my spare went… thanks… what exactly did you use it for?" Yoh asked.

I used it as a medium. At least the others can tell who is who.

"How exactly will they tell if it's me or you? We're practically…each other." Yoh asked.

That is easy. Firstly, the wolf ears. Aridas said, making his wolf ears poke out (He can hide them).

"Yeah, I forgot about those…" Yoh said.

I know. Secondly, the pendant. I must keep it on at all costs; else I will become a spirit and pass on. Aridas continued.

"I see…" Yoh said looking back up at the stars. They fell silent again.

Come on now, we need some sleep. We have a long day tomorrow. Aridas said, standing up and jumping off the roof. He landed softly on the ground as if he were a cat. Yoh also got off, but with a loud THUD. They both walked inside the Onsen.

Kage, from a distance, watched as one of his followers kill the last demon in a clan of 80. After he did this, he teleported to Kage.

"You've done well. Not bad for your first try." Kage said smiling at him. His follower smiled back at him. His follower's name was Son Goku (Saiyuki). He had short but spiky brown hair and had innocent gold eyes. He wore a purple shirt with a ying and yang design, a black and white jacket lined with blue, beige pants and orange shoes. The weird thing was gold headphones hanging around his neck. He wielded a red gold orb-ending staff (Goku's Nyoibou (Almighty Staff)). He was one of the new followers who weren't under the control of the talisman.

"Arigatou (thanks), Kage-sama! I needed the training!" Goku said happily.

"Then let's go. We need to start." Kage said.

"Right!" he followed Kage back to camp.

The next day, Yoh and the gang prepared to leave the Onsen with Tamao and Pilika watching over the Onsen. Silva brought Lyserg and Choco along to help. Everybody got on Griffyn who was a few times bigger than the SoF.

"Really… we could've used the Spirit of Fire you know…" Hao mumbled as they took off into the sky.

"The view is great from up here!" Yoh said as he stretched his arms in the air.

"Urp… Yoh… I don't feel so good…" Morty said as he turned green. He was near the edge of Griffyn's tail and was going to throw up fast. Griffyn looked back at Morty so that they were eye to eye. Morty squirmed under his steady glare, even if they were far.

Please make it a point to throw up at the edge of my tail, not on it. He said swinging his head back into position. Morty right away ran to the edge and let it all out.

Griffyn, it has been too long. Aridas said to Griffyn. He was on Griffyn's left shoulder.

Not that long, m'lord. Griffyn replied.

"Exactly how long is this ride?" Len asked, looking a bit impatient, and then climbed onto Griffyn's right shoulder.

Patience, Tall one. We will get there in two hours or so. Do not worry, Tall one, for you will have your fun. Griffyn replied calmly and smirked. Len 'humphed' and walked away.

Did I say something, m'lord? Griffyn asked.

No, that is normal. Taos are easily angered about specific things. He'll eventually calm down- that is, if Horohoro won't start a fight. Aridas added.

"Too late for that," Hao said looking across from Aridas. "They've already started to fight." He added.

Aridas looked behind him and saw Len pointing his Kwan Dao at the Ainu. Soon they started fighting. Aridas just sighed and smiled and went to calm them down but he ended up being caught in the fight. Ianna saw this and just shook her head.

"Hey, guys, knock it off already." She said. They didn't hear her; they were too busy fighting. That was the last straw.

Ianna then went up to Len and slapped him then kicked him in the nuts. Len fell down in pain.

"OWW, OWW, OWW… WHAT THE FUCKIN' HELL WAS THAT FOR?" he asked. She kicked him in the nuts again. (Poor Len…) he was guarding his… you know… with his hands and shook his head in pain as it doubled.

"The first one was for fighting and that other one was for swearing." She replied getting ready for a legendary left. Len cowered in fear.

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry! Don't hurt me!" he said putting his hands to his face in defense. Horohoro laughed at Len for being scared of Ianna, which got them to another fight. Ianna just sighed and left them to do their fight and Aridas went back to Griffyn's shoulder.

It looks like you had fun joining in that fight. Griffyn said teasingly.

I did not! That was horrible! I hated it! Aridas yelled.

"Chill, Otouto, at least you're not the one who got slapped or kicked in the nuts." Hao said.

Please, Aniki, I already had loads of those 500 years ago. Aridas said.

"So how many did you get?" Yoh asked Aridas who just came out of nowhere.

I do not understand what you mean, Aridas said.

"I mean, how many laps did you have to run and how many push-ups and crunches did you have to do 500 years ago?" Yoh asked again.

Oh! I did…hmm…I don't know…I think only about 50000, as for the push-ups and crunches I think I did 100000 each. Why?

"No specific reason. Now that's a lot…" Yoh replied.

M'lord, we are near the mountains. Shall I land? Griffyn questioned.

Yes, but land where we won't be seen by the other clans. He replied.

"There are other clans around here?" both Hao and Yoh asked.

Yes, there are other clans here. Few of them are shaman clans but all in all, they are not even half of the clans in the forest that surrounds the mountains. The most of the clans around here belong to the demons, so be on your guard. He explained.

Griffyn landed in a bunch of really tall trees. Ianna got off first, followed by Hao, Yoh, Morty, Silva, Faust, Lyserg, Choco, Len, Horohoro, Jun and Pai-long, then Aridas.

M'lord, it seems quiet around here. Griffyn said.

It seems too quiet. Be careful everyone, it may be an- Aridas' wolf ears became stiff. He stayed quiet for a while but unsheathed the Swords of Light and Darkness. He motioned the others to get their weapons out but stay silent. He then looked around.

…AMBUSH! Aridas yelled. Then a large troop of demons came out from the trees, shrubs and boulders and attacked. The others put their ghosts into their weapons (All except for Pai-long, Aridas (because he's already skilled in regular combat) and (maybe) Hao) and quickly parried the attacks. In thirty minutes, they destroyed the last of the demons.

"Whoa, was that an exercise or what?" Horohoro yelled.

Actually, that was more of a review than an exercise, Aridas said wiping the blood off of his sword. His ears moved in a proud way.

"For once, Yoh's ancestor's right; that was more of a review than an exercise." Len agreed. Then, for some reason, Ianna kicked Len in the nuts, AGAIN.

"What…the hell…oww… did… you…oww… train… on… a rock…?" Len managed to say.

"I did, but it disintegrated into many pieces on my first try, so I started training on boulders. Be lucky I spared you. Oh, and that was for saying that Aridas was correct for once." She replied.

"I guess that's what you get for angering Ianna…" Hao whispered to Horohoro.

Well, let's not waste time and go to the mountains. Aridas said. They agreed and followed him.

"Wow, they're stronger than I thought. Looks like we're going to have a good time fighting them ne, Dominique?" Goku asked Dominique the "Wolfman," one of Kage's followers who were under his command. He was practically a giant and had a wolf's head and his whole body was completely covered in midnight blue fur. He wore beige khakis and had two belts around his waist and armor that Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura) has when he's in his true form, only black. The weird thing was that he had sprouted white wings on his back. Dominique stood beside Goku holding a beam saber in each hand.

"Yes, Sir." Was all Dominique replied with. He looked down at the forest.

"Now, now, ya don't have to call me that, Dominique. I appreciate the position Kage-sama gave me but you're older than me! Just call me Goku, alright?" Goku asked.

"Yes, Sir- I mean, Goku." Dominique replied. Soon a blaze of black flames appeared behind them. Both of them looked behind and saw Shruikan.

Where are the other wolf demons under you? He asked.

"Most of them were killed by them. Very few arrived moments ago, though badly wounded." Goku replied.

How many are left?

"Less than 90 but more than 70."

Good. You and the rest of the troop are to guard the cave and block off all routes to where our lord rests, Shruikan said.

"But isn't Arget already doing that?" Goku asked.

I'm afraid Arget can't do that alone. Arget needs help from your troop. And should you disobey that command you will answer to me for it is our lord who gave that order. Shruikan replied.

"From Kage-sama? Why didn't you say so? Dominique, call the others and standby at the front. Should they be there when I'm not there you may attack." Goku commanded.

"Roger!" he flew down below.

Hurry up and get ready. They won't be far. Shruikan said blankly.

"Right." Goku jumped down the cliff and Shruikan disappeared in a blaze of black flames.

"How long will you continue to struggle?" Kage questioned Anna as she still tried to get out of the ropes.

Soon silence developed in the cave that Arget's humming (In dragon form) outside could be heard.

"Why can't we just talk even for a while?" he asked. She then looked away.

"Kyoyama, I am running out of patience. If you won't talk to me, I will force you to," Kage said in a calm but serious voice. Anna was scared of Kage but she did not show it. Then Arget entered the cave.

Kage-sama - did Arget disturb you Kage-sama? He asked.

"No, what is it?" he asked.

The troops are ready, Kage-sama. He confirmed.

"That's good. I'll be out in a while, Arget. Tell them to standby." he commanded.

Hai, Kage-sama! He went out of the cave. Kage sighed then grabbed something from one of his many pockets. Anna sensed something strong from it and backed away.

"Ah, I see, now you know my plan. I'm sorry, But I can't let you go like I promised." Kage said walking to her. Anna backed away even more.

"Oh, don't worry Anna; it won't hurt," he said as he muttered a few words that Anna couldn't hear or understand.

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Author's notes: Finally done… oh yeah, that Goku with the outfit I explained I already saw it and he looks kinda cool with it… as for the Dominique thing I made that up… and OtakuNekoGirl, I think you can identify what the "something" is…yeah… Ranna-kun and again OtakuNekoGirl, Sankyuu for the review its making me feel very happy and hyper. XD WHOHOO TO THEM! XD Oops, got hyper… and poor, poor Len… who cares anyway! See ya peeps! Whaddya waiting for! STOP LOOKING AT THOSE EXCLAMATIONS AND REVIEW! Please?

-LazyShamaness