Yes… I haven't been updating… again. I just started to write again because I've been banned from the library since I'm failing math… ugh… math… Anyway, they can't really ban me… the public library's just right beside my school and I can just walk over there. My parents are thinking of banning anime for me… T-T now that will really suck… Anyway, short-ish chappie… sucky title… if you can think of a better one, tell me. I love getting new suggestions. Hope you enjoy this chappie!

Chapter Fourteen: Forgetting What Needs to be Forgotten

"Do I get a Sceptre too?" Kai asked, trying to clamp down on his running emotions. "And a Guardian animal?"

"You don't get a Sceptre until you have truly proven yourself worthy of it. Than, the Sceptre will appear before you. As for the guardian animal, you have to know the name of summoning."

"Do you know what it is?" Kai leaned forward in anticipation.

"No," Angel replied brusquely. "Each animal has its own unique name. Mine's a dragon."

"A dragon?" Kai raised an eyebrow. "Never seen one."

"I'll show you right now." Angel got up and closed her eyes. "Gold claw! I summon thee!"

In a poof off pink smoke, a cute little dragon appeared out of nowhere. It fluttered into Angel's outstretched arms and purred. Angel giggled and cuddled it. Kai looked at it incredulously.

"That's a dragon?" Kai shook his head. "You gotta be kidding."

"This is his energy saving mode. When he gets into his true form, he's humongous!" She handed Goldclaw to Kai. He hesitated for a moment then took him. Goldclaw sniffed him for a moment then purred, licking his face.

Kai chuckled. "Hey! That tickles!"

"Guess he really likes you." Angel smiled.

Kai looked up, petting the little dragon. "So, what am I supposed to do now? I can't go back to the others with weird powers."

"You're right." Angel sighed. "Guess you're gonna have to start training."

"Training?"

Angel nodded. "We need you to be in tiptop shape in the next battle. And I can't afford to have a Fire Warrior who can't control his own powers."

"I don't need to train," Kai mumbled huffily.

Angel frowned although her eyes looked bemused. "I'm sorry Kai but it's necessary. Just think of it as getting a head start."

"Head start?" Kai looked confused.

"At least you'll be ahead of the other four warriors when we find them." Angel winked. "Besides, you'll be training with me."

"You're still training?" Kai asked, raising an eyebrow.

Angel smiled happily. "I just got my powers. I already know how to fully control my powers. The problem is how much power I should exert in battle. I still can't use my powers to their full extent." She got up and walked to the door. "Come with me."

Kai got up as well, holding the now sleeping dragon. "Where are we going?"

"We're going to meditate."

"Meditate?" Kai asked her incredulously. "What kind of training is that?"

"Meditating helps you control your powers. By meditating, you will soon be able to keep all your powers within." Angel looked apologetically at him. "Sorry but you're gonna have to do it."

Kai sighed. "I guess I have no choice, do I?"

"Nope!" Angel chirped happily. "Let's go!"

Meanwhile, in the Elemental Galaxy, trouble was afoot in the Realm of Death.

Draken's red eyes gleamed through his long sweeping cloak. His long tapered fingers tapped impatiently on the dark ebony wood, glittering with jewels.

Footsteps resounded from across the long throne room. Draken looked up and frowned at the newcomer.

"You're late Colin." Draken glared at him with malice.

"I'm sorry Lord Draken," Colin replied solemnly.

"Have the plans to destroy the Elemental Galaxy commenced?"

Colin smirked. "They are all going according to plan."

"Excellent." Draken tapped his bony fingers. "Just you wait Elemental Galaxy. My wrath shall fall upon you very soon."

"Good job Kai!" Angel clapped.

"Pfft." Kai shrugged carelessly. "Piece of cake."

"But…" Angel pondered the moving targets in the training room. "You're still not quite ready."

Kai raised a sardonic eyebrow. "We've been practicing all day."

Angel sweatdropped. "That's good to know. I have full confidence in you. Just keep practicing. And you should keep doing the meditating exercise I taught you yesterday. It'll help you control your powers."

Turning around to face her, Kai frowned. "I have one question to ask you."

Angel looked up, brushing herself off. "What is it?"

"Well…" Kai brushed his scarf back. "I've been here for a week. When do I get to leave?"

Angel paused to think. "About that… we have a teeny tiny problem."

Kai narrowed his eyes. "And that is…?"

"Well," Angel laughed sheepishly. "All of Japan probably knows about the monster at the beach now. And a friend of yours found out about your powers."

"So?"

"This quest of mine is supposed to be secret… and stay that way. And now that everyone knows…" She shook her head, looking worried. "I don't know what to do."

"Why do you not erase their memories?" a voice remarked from behind.

Both Angel and Kai turned towards the voice. Stepping out of the shadows was a woman with ethereal beauty. Angel smiled brightly at her, running over to give her a hug.

Kai looked at the woman, bowing low. "Hello Goddess Rowena," he greeted her formally.

Rowena inclined her head in response. "And good day to you, Warrior of Fire." She looked down at her daughter. "And how fare's you?"

"I'm great, thanks!" she giggled than sobered. "What did you mean by erasing their memories?"

"You see," Rowena began. "I possess many powers. One of them is the ability to erase memories." She closed her eyes. "I would need to use a lot of my powers to erase the memories of everyone so I will need the two of you to help."

"Well Kai?" Angel looked over at Kai leaning casually on the wall. "What do you say about that?"

Kai shrugged. "Find by me. Anything to get out of here…" He smirked mischievously at Angel. "And away from you."

Angel puffed out in indignation. "How dare you! After all I've done…" She stopped her rant when her mother cleared her throat.

"There is no need to argue over something so petty." She shook her head. "So are we all in agreement?"

Angel looked at Kai who nodded. She turned back to Rowena, nodding solemnly.

"We're ready."

Kai looked out over the city from his perch on top of the Tokyo Tower. Lights winked merrily and the sound of cars pierced the night sky. Looking up, he watched the stars twinkle.

"Hey Kai!" Angel appeared by his shoulder, her wings flapping soundlessly. "It's time."

Kai nodded, unfurling the fiery wings that settled across his back. Angel had taught him this trick a few days ago and he was pretty proud of himself that he had learned it so fast.

Flapping his wings, he took to the sky, joining Angel as she hovered in place. High above them, Rowena, a glowing ball of light chanted. Closing his eyes, he chanted in synchrony with Angel.

"We call upon the powers that be,

And summon the winds of time and change.

Bear away the memories of times past,

Replace them with fanciful dreams.

Let this be said and done,

So mote it be."

Twin beams of light, one red and one white emerged from Angel and Kai's bodies. They met in the air and joined themselves into the glowing ball of light. In a flash, the ball exploded, scattering fragments of light all over Tokyo. Soon, all of Japan was covered in a barrier of light. Rowena, from her place in the air opened her eyes, clasped her hands and uttered a few words.

"Release and dispel!"

The barrier pulsed with energy. At these final words, the barrier faded away, raining down sparkles of light. For a moment after the event, time seemed to stop and it was silent. Than, everything resumed again.

Rowena floated gently down. Kai and Angel flew over to help her before she collapsed. She smiled weakly.

"It is done," she said. "All that needs forgetting is forgotten."

Angel looked over to Kai who smiled. "Guess that means you can leave tomorrow. Just don't forget to keep on training." She turned to her mother. "Let's get you home."

And with that, the threesome disappeared.

Finally! I'm done! It's taken me awhile to get this done…;; Going through a lot of stress from school, especially from French class. I mean, a French ISU and a novel study to do at the same time. I really hate teachers sometimes. But that's just life… hope your life is better than mine and don't forget to R&R!

P.S. Next chappie is uber long… ;; when I wrote it out in my notebook that is… Hope that gets done soon too!