The thirteenth chapter of Vampire Season Seven: The Final Battle is now underway! Zorc has been released from the prison in Hell's Gate! What is that strange cloud that is making its way towards Domino? Could it have something to do with Zorc and Parou's plan? Read onward, and find out! Note: This chapter is all an idea for my new book, Burning Flames of a Hero.

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The violet cloud's speed began to increase as it neared its target. A few wisps of the cloud began to swoop downward at the buildings, disappearing as they neared their separate targets. Four wisps made their way towards the Kame Turtle Game Shop, red eyes glowing on them. Inside, the group was asleep, even though it was in the afternoon. The four wisps made their way into the game shop, and wriggled their way into Brian, Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Joey. Kairi, who lay on the couch with her CD player still on, opened her eyes, and yawned. She scratched herself from the tiredness, and sat up. She suddenly noticed the violet cloud above the city, and wondered. What in the world is that, she thought, scratching her head. Behind her, Joey, Brian, Inuyasha, and Sesshomaru opened their eyes, which had a red glow to them. Kairi turned, and saw them.

"Well, hello, sleepyheads!" she greeted cheerfully, but they didn't greet her back. Joey grabbed her by the throat, while Brian grabbed a startled Yami. Inuyasha took hold of Yugi the same way, whereas Sesshomaru just smiled wickedly.

"Guardian, what are you doing?" Yami yelped, Brian tightening his grip on the Pharaoh's throat. "Why are you acting like this?"

"You will join us," Brian hissed, his voice filled with a trickle of evil. "We have grown powerful, and you must join us, my king."

"Okay, this is just like The Exorcist," Kairi commented, struggling to break free from Joey's firm grip. "Seriously, what is wrong with you?"

"You will join us," the evil Protectors muttered, dragging the other Protectors out the door. All around them, many of the citizens of Domino acted the same way, making their way towards something in the Domino Cliffs. Joey stopped, and dropped Kairi onto the pavement, while the others continued onward, as though in a trance. Seeing this chance, Kairi raced back inside, and grabbed her sword. Her body and face became distorted, and her black wing appeared on her back. She lifted her duster hood over her head, and flew off after the citizens.

"What is wrong with them?" she asked herself, noticing the number of people increase by the minute. "Is everyone acting koo-koo? Or is it just a dream?" She landed in the middle of a small crowd, which ignored her. She couldn't find the others anywhere. She noticed a shimmering portal in the distance, and raced off towards it. What the heck?

"Is this them?" a rough voice asked four figures near the portal. Kairi pushed her way through the crowd, and saw Brian, Joey, Inuyasha, and Sesshomaru, holding the captured Yami and Yugi. She saw Brian nod, and they all made their way into the portal. Seeing her chance, Kairi followed them into the portal, which disappeared after the last citizen had gone through. Her eyes glowed through the darkness which guided her. Up ahead, she heard a familiar voice.

"WHERE IS THAT GIRL?" it roared, Brian's face getting slapped, hard.

"Master, you told me not to bring her," Joey whispered, bowing apologetically. "Forgive me, Master, for not listening properly."

"I told you to bring her, but instead you leave her behind?" the voice shouted, slapping Joey's face the same way. "You are a disgrace to me and the entire demon race!"

"We assure you, Zorc," Inuyasha replied, bowing as well. "It won't happen again. Still, we have captured the ones you wanted. Shall the transformation go as planned, with or without the girl?" Zorc nodded, and Inuyasha and Joey dragged Yami and Yugi deeper into the shadows.

What has happened to the Protectors, and what will happen to Yami and Yugi? Can Kairi save them, or will she fail? Find out in chapter fourteen, Transformation.

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