New Life, New Secrets, New Destiny
Chapter 6
Ryo drives down a long dirt road with Mia in the passenger seat and White Blaze in the back. "Ryo, where exactly are we going?" Mia asks looking over to Ryo.
"It's a surprise. I thought you might enjoy a relaxing trip somewhere."
"Well, at least we can be alone. We haven't had time alone for a long time. Everyone follows us wherever we go." She looks out the window.
"I knew you would enjoy this." Ryo stops the car at the edge of a huge forest. "Time to get out." Ryo gets out of the car and opens the back door for White Blaze, grabbing a large basket too. Mia opens her door and slowly takes her time getting out of the car.
"Is this the place you wanted to take me to?" she asks, looking around only to be surrounded by trees.
"Nope. The road just ends here, so we have to go by foot, or at least I have to." White Blaze comes up behind Mia and starts to rub up against her leg. Ryo helps Mia to get on White Blaze. "Now, you have to close your eyes. I want you to be surprised."
"I already know I'm going to be surprised," Mia says closing her eyes and holding on to White Blaze. Ryo starts to walk forward and White Blaze follows.
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"Where did Ryo and Mia go?" Kento asks coming down the stairs.
"They went out for a walk and won't be back until later tonight," Sage answers flipping through the television channels.
"If they're going to be doing something for the whole day, why can't we?" Kento complains, plopping himself on the couch.
"I don't see why we can't," ROwen comments.
"Hey, I think I saw something about a circus coming into town. Why don't we go and check it out?" Cye says.
"Yeah."
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"Can I open my eyes now?" Mia asks.
"Not yet Mia. We're almost there." The three continue to walk through the woods. Ryo decides to run ahead and then stops as he enters a field. "White Blaze, come on." White Blaze goes into a trot and catches up.
"Now?"
"Now." Mia opens her eyes to see the field and a giant lake. "How do you like it?" he asks helping her off.
"It's beautiful Ryo. How did you find it?"
"I was wondering around one day and I found this place. And then I thought it would be a nice place to bring you so you can relax."
"It's perfect." They walk toward the edge of the lake and sit.
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"I can't wait. There's supposed to be this really great trapeze act and a magic show."
"You know none of that is true, right Cye?" Rowen asks.
"Well yeah. But it's fun to watch anyway."
"Be quiet. It's starting," Sage shushes.
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, to our circus. We hope you all have a great time here. So, without any further ado, let's start."
"Is it me or is everyone else getting a really weird vibe from him?"
"Be quiet Kento. It's just the way he's dressed," Cale replies.
"No. I think Kento is right," Kayura states.
"Now let me introduce to you my soldiers of destruction." From nowhere, dozens of soldiers appear and turn toward the audience. They each take out a bow and arrow and shoot at the audience, but thankfully they evade the first attack.
"Oh man. This isn't good." People start to scream and run out in masses, trying to escape the soldiers.
"I think it's time to change you guys," Sage states.
"Armor of Halo, Strata, Torrent, Hardrock, Corruption, Illusion, Venom, Cruelty!" The ringmaster looks up to see the 8 warriors.
"It looks like we got us some warriors here. Soldiers, attack them!"
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Ryo and Mia continue to sit by the edge of the lake, enjoying the lunch and staring out at the lake as White Blaze lies down next to Ryo. "Do you want anything else to eat Mia?" Ryo offers from the container.
"No. I'm okay," she responds. Ryo starts to put away the leftover food, when he suddenly stops. "Ryo, what's wrong?"
"It looks like something's happening in town," he says, looking at Mia, hand unconsciously wrapped around the Spirit Orb.
"You need to go Ryo. I can take care of myself and the world needs you more."
"Okay. White Blaze, stay with Mia no matter what. Armor of the Heavens!" HE opens the wings and flies off.
"Well that ruins this romantic day." She rubs White Blaze on the head.
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"Take this you ugly slime ball." Sage takes his sword and strikes another soldier down.
"I think we need some more room. Let's go outside." They all run outside and the soldiers follow them.
"Alright. Now there just seems to be more soldiers out here."
"WE could really use Ryo right now."
"Inferno Fire Blast!" The attack takes out about half the soldiers. Ryo lands with the group and looks toward them. "It looks like I came here just in time."
"You sure did Ryo. But let us finish the rest of these jerks off. Arrow Star Shock!"
"Thunder Scream Crash!"
"Web of Deception!" In a matter of seconds, the remaining soldiers disappear.
"Well, it seems that my soldiers have given you a great warm-up. Now for the center ring attraction." The ringmaster jumps into the air and flips several times, transforming into an evil clown like creature with armor. "Now let's see what you guys are really up to." He lets loose a long spiked whip straight toward the warriors, but they all jump out of the way.
"Man. Where do all these creepy things come from?" Kayura asks out loud as she jumps from another attack.
"Enough of this." He makes a huge deck of cards appear adn spreads them out. "Alright Ronins. Pick a card. Any card." HE throws them and though the others try to dodge, they get cut several times. "Now pick one from this deck!" He throws a new deck of cards adn each one of them explodes on contact to the Ronins. Once they fall to the ground, each warrior struggles to get up.
"WE need to finish this clown off you guys," Kento replies.
"How do we though?"
"With some magic of our own." Kayura summons the Ancient's staff adn strikes it toward the ground, making the rings on it jingle. Suddenly, each Ronin multiplies, creating a whole crowd. "If you're so good at magic clown boy, why don't you try to find the real us?"
"Don't worry. I will." He takes out his whip once again and directs it toward one of the Kayura images, only making it disappear. "What?"
"This is our chance. Iron Earth Quake!"
"Black Lightening Strike!" AS he dodges Kento's attack, he gets hit by Cale's.
"It's my turn now. Celestial Heavens Scream!" The attack hits on target, obliterating the enemy.
"Finally. But I really wanted to see the circus."
"Well you guys, I'll see you at home. I gotta go get Mia."
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"When will these Ronin pests leave us alone and just give up? There has to be some way to get to them."
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Ryo flies overhead, looking for the lake he had left before. He soon sees Mia and White Blaze below and lands. HE takes off his armor and sees Mia sleeping on an also sleeping White Blaze. "Hey Mia, wake up." He gently shakes her.
"Huh? Ryo, you're back." She rubs her eyes and gets up with some help from Ryo. "How did it go?"
"Just fine. I'm back, aren't I?"
"Then can we stay a little longer? You know how the guys are after a battle."
"Sure if you want to." Ryo sits down next to Mia adn they watch as the moon starts to reflect itself in the lake.