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Chapter 2: Part 2, And Back.

The hand that held the sword tightly was Pale and covered in dirt. It slid down the handle to the hilt, where it forced into it. And out of the now loosened ground, a dark and cloaked figure forced its way up and into a standing position. The midnight black cloak that was rapped around him blew around in the playful wind, and the darkened face looked out onto the world. It stepped up out of the hole it had just climbed out of, onto the perfect view point in which to watch the fight below. It stood tall in the night, still clinging to the Shen Gong Wu that had helped it out. The hood of the cloak, where the eyes would be set, came a red glow. A dark red, a blood stained red that scanned the battle that it watched over. For a few minutes passed as it watched the fight progress, seeing one side was being defeated, and one side winning. From the deeps of the black hood came a voice. "Well, time for heroics again." With that said, and with one swift movement of its hand, the sword was ripped from the ground and held pointing at the battle. "Time to say hello." A random blast was able to light up its face. There were to blood red eyes looking out, and a cruel grin on his face. His black fringe blown to one side. He was back, and ready to get some revenge.

Samiko's POV.

This is terrible. I was stuck in the air hanging by one leg, and had to endure the sight before me. I had to watch as my father and mother fought for their lives. The temple was being assaulted, and I can't do anything to help at all. I failed and thrashed against the iron grip of the rock giant that held me, but no use, it wasn't going to let go. "Damn." I said on a low tone, hoping no one could hear me. I never liked to seen as weak, a trait I got from my mother, and would do almost anything to look like I was in control, that is was beating the other person. I wouldn't cheat, but use some tricks I was taught by Master Omi. Of course I wouldn't be able to do them now; it requires you to be able to move, freely any way. I sighed, and looked down, not wanting to watch my Parents be killed. I caught a glimpse of an object in my right hand. Of course, and I smacked my head lightly, I still had the Eye of Daishi with me. Even though I was unable to get near and help my parents that way, I could at least lightning blast some of the beasts. I took care aim, taking in consideration that I was still upside down, and blasted the Rock Giant that looked most dangerous to my family. I was able to destroy the arm before it could swing, buying some time for good ol'Mum to melt the beast with the Star Hinarbi. I took out a few more, which allowed Jack-bots to get in a couple of good hits in. But it was not to last. As I was about to fire another round of lightning, I suddenly jerked down wards, missing firing completely. When I had stopped and about to complain, a felt a long strip of pain along my right arm. I screamed out in pain as I looked and saw a long cut along my fore arm, and a Dancing Bane near by. It was shaking its head as it then tossed the Eye of Daishi away from me. Now I was unable to do anything, I couldn't attack nor get away. I just had to hang there and watch the fight unfold. The fight waged on for a few minutes as Kimiko and Jack were still able to keep fighting. Soon though it was to end. Kimiko and Jack got separated from each other, and Kimiko was in the middle of a little circle created by the Heylin creatures. The Rock Giant that was holding me looked down my mother, an evil grin spreading across its face. As mum brought her Shen Gong Wu up to fire, something knocked her back down, and all she could do was look back up at the pale face that was mine. The free hand of my capture was raised in the air. At the peek of it height, dad screamed for mum. "KIMIKO!" he yelled, as the fist speed down towards the ground. An inch before mum's face, there was a strong gust of wind that swept past. As I looked at the arm that was now still and not trying to crush my mum, as it started to split in to half and crumble. Soon the whole thing collapsed. I was released and landed next to mother. We hugged, and looked at the Rock Giants and saw them trembling. I looked at all that I could see, and all had the look of fear. I felt my mum shake slightly in my grasp. And so and I turned around and saw him. The only sound that was made was the shaken voice of mum. "Mercurius."

Mercurius's POV.

I looked at the gaping lot. AS soon as I had seen Kimiko in the middle of the largest bunch, I decided who I was going to defeat. With the sword in my grasp, I attacked, I ran straight at the brute that was about to attack. I looked like none of them saw my as I jumped in front of its face and sliced him down the middle. I noticed the sword was glowing a little. But now what to do? I was out numbered; several to one, and the others didn't look like they could fight any more. Kimiko and the other girl were hugging, which I wasn't quite sure about, and they were talking in a low whisper. I decided to strike, but there was always time for taunting. "So, who's first one to be made in to a wall?" I asked, smirking all the while. I was surprised that it wasn't one of the Rock giants that came at me, but some moving shadow? It charged at me with speed and grace, about a foot away it opened its eyes, revealing the white glare that could strike fear into the hearts of it enemies. As I closed in, I swung the sword in my hand across the middle of it body, but I thought that it would miss. But soon the shadow thing fell to the floor, dead. Well, it seems that this sword seems to increase one's speed. This Shen Gong Wu was just a glowing Katana, maybe a little longer then usual, but nothing to special. I looked at the group of monsters that could still hurt the two girls that were still on the floor, but I knew that they would soon move. I stared at the Heylin forces, waiting for them to move. Time seemed to freeze as no one moved, and there was silence. A deadly silence, broken by a blood thinning scream of the Rock Van Guards starting to move. So I thought I would as well. I ran forward with all my speed and swung another cross cut, I expected it to do almost nothing. I ended up slicing the nearest three clean in half. I put this in the back of my mind, as I charged at the ones nearest Kimiko and the other lass. I aimed for the five nearest them, slicing them in two with a diagonal cut this time. How on earth can this thing cut so well? As I landed on the floor again, I saw something that took me back. Not far away was the Eye of Daishi, my old Shen Gong Wu. Might come in some use. I went over and pick it up, and looked over at the rest of those brutes. There was at least ten of them, most likely more. I knew I had to end this soon, and I had to think quickly. I'm not sure what come over me next, as I wasn't really my self. I got some urge, some over powering feeling to do some move I never even knew of. I crouched to about half of my height, crossed my arms fully with the sword away from the monsters, and the hand pointing at then had two of its fingers pointing up, and the rest in a fist. I phased out a little here, feeling different. The Sword was glowing bright gold, as the shadows ran in fear of it. The Rock Brutes roared loudly and started to close in. They got to a foot away, and I smirked. I don't remember quite why, but I did. The next few seconds was quite eventful. I charged at first, closing the foot gap, then swung the sword horizontally, curling upwards at the end of the swing, and then landing about ten feet away. As I phased back into reality, I could feel the surprise of Kimiko and her friend. I stood up and turned around, and now knew why they were surprised. The Rock giants that I had just sliced were crumbling away slowly, but from the cut outwards. This is normal, but the top halves were floating in midair until the finally turned to dust completely. I stood there smiling, and then placed the sword point down and leant on it lightly. As the glow of the sword faded, I felt strange. The world began to fade to black as the ground came closer to me.

Omi's POV.

I had just finished checking the areas around the temple, helping those in need. The last group of people I was to check on was Kimiko and her family. I Ran around the corner, after I heard some sound. Strange thing was that I sounded like the air was being cut into two. I first saw Jack, and I went to see if he was alright. I knelt beside his slumped body, and made sure he still had a pulse, which he did. I saw a slight bump on his head, where on of the beast must of hit him. I turned to find Kimiko, and was instantly confused. It was no doubt that the two people were Kimiko and Samiko, but why weren't they checking on Jack, and who were they with. I went over to tell them about Jack. "Kimiko," I started, as she looked up, "Jack appears to be fine, just a little knock." As I finished, she got up and ran to his side. Samiko was not going anywhere it seemed, she was staring transfixed on the boy's body that lay before her. I sighed. Tomorrow is going to be very confusing. I pick the boy up and took him to an empty room. After I set him down, I went to bed. We would have to get up early tomorrow.

The next morning was fine, for a while. We all did our routines as best as we could. I prayed at the Shrine of Master Fung as usual, while Diamond was just kneeling in the middle of some rubble. As I finished praying, I turned to the sound of sobbing. Diamond was crying softly at the destruction of the Shrine to her brother. I let her release her sadness, and then we both left for Breakfast. We all sat at the table like normal, at the places that always did. What was strange was the Samiko was also here. Usual she was out somewhere, plotting her next prank. We finished quickly, but instead of just talking, Jack and Kimiko seemed angst to get away. "I think I will check on that boy." They at the same time, then both got up and left. We watched them leave, well apart from Samiko. Silence descended on our little group, until Samiko broke it. "Auntie Diamond, what was your brother called?" she asked. I looked to my wife and saw a tear fall. "He was called…… Mercurius." As she answered I turned to Samiko and was surprised by her reaction. Her eyes grew wide, and she looked at Diamond. "Then you might want to talk to the boy too." She said. Taking the advice, Diamond left and I followed. We met the other two half way down the corridor in which the boy's room lay. As we got closer, I noticed that Clay, Sapphire, Silver and Raimundo were behind us. We closed in on the door, the others discussing about what Samiko meant, so I took the led. We got to the door and pushed it open slowly, with almost no movement and no sound. "Come in guys." Came a voice from in side. I turned around with a questioning gaze to the other, who were looking to me for leadership; well I was the master of the Temple now. I opened the door fully, and we all marched in. The boy was sitting up in his bed. Diamond went to the bed as we all gathered round. Silence came down, and I sensed that they were looking to me again. "Pardon my rudeness, but who are you?" I asked bluntly, expecting him to say that he didn't know. It would have made more sense then the real answer. "Me? You don't recognise me?" he said instead, and he got his answer when we were silent. He turned to his left to face Diamond, "Don't you know who I am?" and she just shook her head. He sighed at just came out with it. "It's me, Mercurius."

A/N: and he is back, but you knew that. Please review this chapter.