Hmm, what to do now? Oh, right. Madoka and that other guy...wonder who he is? Oh...probably obvious by the fact that he's taking her to Kiyotaka. Or is he really? He could just be lying; people do that. I bet Ayumu believes Kanone more now, though, since he let Madoka go. Might not be the best move, but...that's Ayumu for ya. Anyway, enjoy!

Polaris18: Well, Kanone is still very gay, so no, not really. Hmm, but do you know what Kanone's planning? Yep, you got it. Eppy and all! Thanks for reviewing!

Red Kitsune Flames: Hmm, nope, not Ayumu...I think that's Madoka's main purpose in the show is to get kidnapped, lol. Thanks for reviewing!

Answer: The quote was from Kanone to Eyes (chibiness all around). The episode was Dry Eyes.

Points: Red Kitsune Flames:3 (3 bonus points)

Polaris18:5 (5 bonus points)-you can get an extra point now, if you want :) yay!

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"Kiyotaka?" Madoka whispered, "Where is he?"

The man grinned, "Come with me, Madoka, I'll take you to him." he promised.

That line triggered something in Madoka and her eyes widened, "He sounds..." she thought, backing away slowly, "He sounds just like Kanone."

The man frowned as he saw Madoka back away, "What's wrong?" he wondered, "Don't you want to see Kiyotaka?"

Madoka shook her head, "He sent you, didn't he?"

The guy just looked at her, confused, "What are you talking about?"

"Kanone." Madoka whispered.

"Kanone?" the man asked, laughing, "Of course not. I want Kanone dead, why would he be sending me?"

This hesitated Madoka's retreat, "You...do?"

"Of course, I'm a Rebel. I work for Kiyotaka."

"A Rebel?" Madoka asked, never having heard the term before (how clueless, lol).

"Come on." he said, extending his hand, "He's waiting for you."

With only a second more of hesitation, the overwhelming urge to see Kiyotaka moved Madoka's feet foward until she was right in front of the Rebel, "Take me to him."

The Rebel grinned once again, "Of course." And with that, the two disappeared into the shadows.

"So, what are you going to do now?" Hiyono wondered.

Ayumu had been lost in thought ever since Madoka ran off, and now he looked up to Hiyono, "Huh?"

"About Kanone, I mean." she explained, tapping her chin with her finger, "He did let Madoka go after all, so that changes things. Right?" Honestly, she was a little confused about it all, but was managing to keep everything in order. At least, she hoped she was.

"Yeah." Ayumu whispered, looking out the window into the night sky, "Kanone." he thought, "I left there so quickly and so upset with him..." Ayumu knew he should go back and talk it over with him. As he stood to do just that, Hiyono looked to him.

"Are you going back?" Ayumu answered her with a nod, "Be careful." she said, almost unconsciously.

Ayumu smiled faintly, "I always am." He walked to the door and glanced over his shoulder, "I'll see you tomorrow." he told her.

"Alright." she agreed, "Bye, Ayumu!"

As Ayumu made his way through the streets, his thoughts once again returned to Kanone, "Maybe he was telling the truth, maybe Rio was speaking of her own free will." Ayumu thought, "If so..." His thoughts were cut off as a figure half-emerged from the shadows, "Who's there?" he asked, squinting slightly.

"Little Narumi." said the mystery figure, a grin slowly spreading across his features, though his face was still masked by the dark.

"Who are you?" Ayumu demanded. Only the Blade Children called him that, and he didn't recognize the voice.

"Has it been that long?" the unknown man questioned, stepping into the light, "That you've forgotten your own brother's voice?"

Ayumu's eyes widened, mouth hanging open, "Kiyotaka." He tried to think of something to say; anything, but found that his words were caught in his throat.

"Hello, Ayumu." Kiyotaka said, "It's been a while."

"What are you doing here?" Ayumu demanded, finally finding his voice. His thoughts, of course, immediately went to Kanone.

"If you're thinking I'm here about the Blade Children, you're wrong." Kiyotaka informed him, still smirking.

"Not about the Blade Children?" Ayumu wondered, "Why else would he be here?"

As if reading his brother's thoughts, Kiyotaka continued, "I'm not here for them, only Kanone." Ayumu sighed, slightly disappointed. Kanone was the only one he would have thought Kiyotaka would approach him about, "I need to know, Ayumu...do you intend to stay with him? Does he really mean more to you than your own brother?"

Ayumu had thought long and hard on this and finally had come up with a definite answer, "Yes." he replied, "Kanone cares for me more than you ever did and he shows me more attention than you ever did. If staying with him means losing you, then I'm prepared to deal with that."

Kiyotaka chuckled, "I expected as much from you." he informed Ayumu, "You're simply following someone who acts like he knows what he's doing, but Kanone is more lost than even you. He has no idea what he's doing and he'll fail. When it really means something, Ayumu, he will fall."

Ayumu shook his head, "Kanone taught me to have confidence in myself and my abilities, all of the Blade Children have. I'm no longer living in your shadow, Kiyotaka, I've surpassed you. And when the time comes for Kanone to take you down, I'll be by his side."

Kiyotaka frowned at this, but soon smirked once again, "I see you've changed quite a bit from the last time we spoke." he observed, "Just realize the consequences of your actions, Ayumu. If I disappear from your life, do you think you'll be the only one affected by it?"

"Madoka." Ayumu thought, cursing himself. She had been through so much already, and didn't deserve to suffer anymore, "She might lose you, but she'll still have me." he protested, but knew it was a weak defense.

Kiyotaka chuckled, "Despite your claims, you will never be me. You had the opportunity and the ability to pass me, but you chose Kanone instead. He will be your destruction, and then what will Madoka do? Will you honestly leave her alone in this world because of your selfishness?"

"Look who's talking." Ayumu growled, "What is your grudge against Kanone anyway?"

Kiyotaka glared, "How can you ask such a stupid question?" he demanded, "Kanone is bound and determined to make the world his. He has come to believe in his warped perception of the world, and he cannot be allowed to make his fantasies a reality."

"He doesn't want anything more than for you to leave him alone!" Ayumu shouted.

"I will not rest until that monster is dead." Kiyotaka informed Ayumu, leaving no room for discussion.

"You don't understand." Ayumu whispered, "He's changed. Why are you being so stubborn?"

"I'm not the one denying reality." Kiyotaka replied, "He's got you wrapped around his finger, wound so tightly that you even believe his empty promises of wanting a better life. Honestly, I find it pathetic."

"You are, though." Ayumu objected, "You're so stuck in your own beliefs that you won't open your eyes to the truth."

"And what truth might that be?" Kiyotaka asked, amused.

"You're afraid." Ayumu said, confidently, "Afraid that everything you've believed in could fall apart in the blink of an eye. Afraid that one person could destroy everything you've worked for. You're afriad of Kanone."

"Don't underestimate me, Ayumu." the older brother warned, "I wouldn't count on me being afraid of Kanone, only determined to rid the world of him."

"What will happen when he defeats you?" Ayumu wondered, "What will you do then?"

"If, by some miracle, Kanone managed to emerge from this victorious, what would make you think I would be alive to do anything? Has he fooled you into believing he won't even kill me? He's a murderer, Ayumu."

"He won't, even knowing that you won't be as generous, he won't kill you."

"You're a fool." Kiyotaka told him, "A fool that deserves to die if he will refuse to believe in anything other than what he's been told."

"Kiyotaka Narumi." a voice said; one which both brothers knew very well, "The odds are against you, so why do you insist on playing the game?"

Kiyotaka grinned as the Blade Child joined them, "Well, dear, perhaps it's because I'm the only one playing by the rules."

Blue eyes glared at the older Narumi, "What assurance do you have that the rules have not changed?"

Ayumu looked to the silver-haired boy beside him, "What do you mean?"

Eyes glanced to Ayumu, "Kanone approached me earlier." he informed the younger one.

Kiyotaka got the message loud and clear, "So, you've finally joined the game, have you?"

Eyes turned his attention back to the older one, "I've joined the fight."

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Whoo, they got Eyes on their side now! Hmm, wonder why Kiyotaka approached Ayumu now? What could Kanone have possibly said to chage Eyes' mind? I'll have their conversation in the next chappy as well as a fun little talk with Kanone and Kiyotaka. And the final game will begin (finally, lol). Who will win? What will happen as a result? Well, you'll just have to wait until I think it up! Review! Almost forgot this damn quote again, lol:

"You're a frightening young man, do you know that? Despite having the look of a loser, you continue to believe in possibility."

a)Spiral of Destiny

b)Overture

c)The Sound of an Iris Freezing and Melting

d)Day of the Defeated

Good luck!