I know, I know, another long time of no updating. Reviews haven't been coming in either but that's probably because no one has found any time to read fanfics with school having started. I don't mind really. And thanks for the suggestion Shinjiku. I actually never thought of that. I'll keep that in mind. Now… on with the show!

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Chapter 13: Questions Answered

Angel turned towards the opening doors and smiled. Today, she had worn a blue-green dress with a long train flowing behind her. Her long auburn hair was unbound and it also flowed down. She too wore a robe of shimmering colours that shifted in the light. Her only accessories were the Mystical Orb around her neck, matching blue-green earrings and a gold circlet with an orb of rainbow fire.

Kai entered quietly and closed the doors behind him. He surveyed the room and his eyes rested on the only other occupant of the room. His eyes ran over her. Without her winged mask and also wearing a dress, she was beautiful.

Angel glided over to him, the sound of her swishing skirts breaking the silence. She stopped when she was only a hand span away from him. Although Angel was tall, Kai was still a head taller than her.

"So," she began teasingly. "Like what you see?"

Kai turned a faint red at being caught staring at her. Angel only giggled.

"Don't know what you're talking about," Kai mumbled, making her giggle even harder.

"Thanks for wearing the clothes I gave you," Angel remarked.

"It's not like I had a choice," Kai pointed out. "So where am I? And how long have I been here?"

"You're in my mansion," Angel said simply. "You've been here for three days straight, unconscious for most of the time. Do you remember what happened?"

"All I remember is fighting that monster and that I was burning up. After that, it's blank."

Angel nodded solemnly. "I see."

"What happened back there?" Kai asked. "Why do I have these weird powers that I can't control? Who are you really? And…"

Angel held up a hand to stem the steady flow of questions. "This is going to take all day to explain to you. But first things first…" She smiled happily. "Let's eat!"

An hour and half later, the two of them lounged in the Green Room (1), drinking cups of warm cocoa. They sat in relative silence, waiting for the other to speak.

Kai spoke first. "So, can you tell me who you are?"

"I take it that you already know my name." She waited for Kai's nod of confirmation. "Let me start from the beginning. I'm a girl from a parallel universe. All this…" She waved her hand around. "Only existed in my wildest dreams. One day at school, I was run over by a car. While in my subconscious mind, my mother came to me. Not my birth mother from that world but from another world altogether."

"Are you talking about Rowena, the Elemental Goddess?" Kai inquired.

"Yes…" Angel looked at him. "How do you know?"

"Long story," was the reply.

Angel simply nodded and continued. "My mother told me that I was reborn in a parallel to protect me from evil. When I came of age, I will find my true destiny, which was when I discovered the Mystical Orb." She reached up and took out her necklace with the dragon encircling a beautiful rainbow gem. "This is the Mystical Orb. It protects me and enables me to summon my sceptre which than summons my guardian animal."

"What's a guardian animal? And what kind of evil are you referring to?" Kai prodded insistently.

"I'll show you my guardian animal later. As for the evil…" Angel shook her head sadly. "That would be Draken, Ruler of the Realm of Death. He was banished there after my father defeated him, the battle that had cost his life."

"I'm sorry," Kai said sincerely.

Angel shook her head. "Its ok really. I hardly know him, having been reborn in a different universe. My mother told me in my subconscious that I had to fulfill my destiny and save the Elemental Galaxy from evil. Now, I rule the Realm of Fantasy. Currently, I am on a quest in this world to find the Five Chosen Ones. The will help us defeat Draken and retake the five realms that he has control over now."

"How many realms are there?" Kai exclaimed. "And what do you mean by us?"

"There are eleven realms in total. Draken has in his possession the Realms of Thunder, Wind, Earth, Dark and Fire. The other four are ruled by my "childhood friends" Learah of the Light Realm, Celeste of Spirit, Naomi of Water and Crystal of Magic. You already know which realm I rule and Draken rules over the Realm of Death."

"Ok, let me get this straight. You're a girl from a parallel universe who got transported to the Elemental Galaxy and than here to Japan. While you're on this world, you have to find the Five Chosen Ones that will help you defeat Draken." Kai paused for breath. "Who are the Five Chosen Ones?"

"The Five Chosen Ones are the future rulers for the realms taken by Draken. These Chosen Ones emit strong waves of power and magic." Angel looked at Kai with an intense stare. "And you are one of Them."

"Me?" Kai pointed to himself. "How do you know that?"

"Well, for one thing, you have fire powers that rival even mine and according to what I saw in the battle with the monster, you can't control it very well. Also, the crown on your head accepts you as the next ruler of Fire. If anyone else had worn it, they would've been burnt to crisp."

Kai reached up to touch the crown and felt it warm in his hand. Angel smiled and went on. "Lastly, the Mystical Orb glow when in the presence of a Chosen One and it has been glowing ever since I met you."

Kai turned his attention to the girl sitting across from him. She took out her necklace and they both watched it pulse with light. Angel looked up.

"So Kai, do you accept this challenge?"

Kai thought about this for a while than shrugged. "It's not like I have anything better to do. Just when I thought life couldn't get anymore boring, they throw this at me." Kai smiled. "I accept."

Yes, I know. I'm lazy, it's the New Year and I still haven't updated right? Right. Well, my lazy bones have finally taken up the keyboard again and now I'm updating again. sigh Well, I hope you're satisfied. And I know everyone is busy now with a new year and having to study. I'm gonna really hate this year. Well, anyway, that's it for now. Till the next time. Sayonara!