Chapter Ten: Crisis At the Campground

Shadow Entilza: Hello there. I'm still alive. My Hikari is even allowing me to sit down and rest. He chased me for hours yesterday. Exercise he called it. Well I don't think running for your life through dark woods is good exercise.

Entilza: That's only because you're so out of shape.

Shadow Entilza: I am not! I can run faster that you. That's why you couldn't catch me. (Snickers).

Entilza: Actually I was testing you to see how fast you were. Let's see who's faster now though. (Raises fire staff).

Shadow Entilza: Hey, you said I could rest. (Gets ready to bolt).

Entilza: Yes, but I never said for how long. Now run or taste flames!

Shadow Entilza: All right! All right! Eat my dust. (Flings dirt in Entilza's face and takes off.)

Entilza: Oh you'll pay for that. I'm going to show you what true pain is all about! (Runs at top speed after Shadow Entilza). Enjoy the chapter.

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Stormrose: Sorry you're so tired. Like I just showed though, peace between Hikaru and yami rarely lasts for long. Thanks for the compliments. I hope you like this chapter too.

The time had at last come! It was time for Steven's family's annual camping trip. They went up to a camp ground in the mountains for an entire week. This year they were going to a place called Crystal Lake. Steven had always been fairly bored when they went, but Hikaru would not be. Thanks to her new powers, she could play games on her computer, which she could teleport to her, and Kurumi had watched most of Hikaru's movies and could play them on the laptop.

Hikaru was already packed when her brother came in.

"Are you ready?' He asked.

"Yep," Steven replied. Hikaru only ever resumed her true form when no one was around and might burst in.

"So are you looking forward to going camping?"

"I suppose. It'll give me a chance to practice my powers without many people around."

"Well we're leaving in an hour, so get ready," Tyler said. Steven nodded, then checked over his bag to make sure he had everything.

"So, where are we going?" Kurumi asked, coming out from under a pillow.

"A campground. My family goes camping once a year."

"Will it be fun?"

"I don't know. All we really do is go on hikes and nature walks."

"Hey, maybe you'll get an opportunity to tell your parents about the new you," Angel said.

"But if they found out, who knows what they might do," Hikaru said.

"I don't know what they'd do, but I'm sure they'll still love you," Kurumi said. "Plus, if they know about us we won't have to hide from everyone all the time."

"I don't know. I don't want them to think I'm some kind of freak," Hikaru said.

"Don't say that master. I don't think you're a freak!"

"Neither do I," Angel said.

"Thanks girls," Hikaru said, smiling.

"Steven, time to go," his mother yelled from down the hall.

"I'm coming," he said, grabbing his bag and hurrying down the hall.

The ride to the campsite was pretty boring. Hikaru tried using her powers without anyone seeing her. She concentrated on stuff by the side of the road, making it jump and blow on an invisible wind. If it hadn't been for her enhanced senses, all she would have seen would have been blurs.

When they finally arrived at the campsite, Steven's dad chose a site that was surrounded by trees to give them some privacy, and it was large enough for two tents. Steven had always liked to sleep in his own tent. Now it would provide another advantage. Hikaru could rest when she was alone and relive the strain of assuming Steven's form. The ride had lasted about three hours. Though no great strain, Hikaru had been spending more time as Steven than she had as herself. So, since her tent was the first one set up, she went inside, unpacked her sleeping bag, pillows and the other stuff she'd brought.

"Hey Steven, come and help me," his dad called. He was setting up the other tent. Steven walked over and within a few minutes the tent was finished.

"I'm going to go lie down," Steven said.

"Oh come on," Tyler said. "That's all you ever do at home. Now you're going to do it here too?"

"What else is there for me to do?" He asked. He turned and as he did, he let Hikaru's eyes appear for a second. Only Tyler saw it though, but he thought the adults did too.

"Did you see that?"

"See what?" Russell asked.

"Steven's eyes. They changed just then."

"You just had the sun in YOUR eyes."

"Bah," Tyler replied, walking with purpose to Steven's tent. He opened the door flap and found Hikaru relaxing on her sleeping bag.

"Coming in," she said quietly. Tyler quickly climbed inside and shut the flap.

"How come you're Hikaru right now? I could have been Dad!"

"No, I knew it was you. I recognized your footsteps."

"Why'd you show your eyes like that?"

"To see if you'd run to Mom and Dad about it, and just like I thought, you did. I thought I could trust you," Hikaru said.

"But why do you want to hide who you are from them?" Tyler asked.

"That's none of your business. Now leave. I want to rest before I go back out there."

"Come on, tell me," Tyler pleaded.

"I said LEAVE." Hikaru said, and Tyler felt himself shoved out the door. He landed on his butt in the dirt.

"Are you ok?" His mother asked. "What happened?"

"I'm fine. I, just tripped," he replied before heading into the other tent. Once he was inside, he grabbed a shirt and squeezed it as hard as he could. "What's her problem? I just asked her a question!"

Later at dinner, Tyler glared at Steven throuout the meal.

"Tyler, why do you keep glaring at your brother," his mother asked.

"He's been acting lie a jerk lately," he answered.

"Hey, I've been in my tent all day. What could I have done?"

"You two just behave," their mother told them.

Later, when everyone went to bed, a shadow entered the campsite. The anime hunter Derek had been listening to everything that had been going on. He heard the flap to one of the tents open and saw a small form step out. He recognized it as Steven's little brother. He followed him and after he left the bathroom building, he stepped in front of him.

"Who are you?" Tyler asked.

"My name is Derek. I know your brother's secret. Or should I say your sister's secret." He saw Tyler tense. "Oh, don't worry. I have no intention of revealing that secret to anyone. However I am willing to help you."

"What do you mean help me?" Tyler asked. He was scared, but this man somehow intrigued him.

"I possess the ability to give you powers just like the ones your sibling has. They won't be as strong, but if you can somehow secure a sample of his blood I can make you much stronger."

"Why do you want to help me?" Tyler asked. He knew he should run, but the thought of having powers like Hikaru's was just so cool. Then a thought hit him. "Hey, will the powers turn me into a girl?"

"Of course not. You would retain your body as it is now. All I am asking for is a few drops of blood. If you need an incentive, then here," Derek said, firing a blue beam at Tyler. When it stopped, Tyler was surrounded by a weak blue aura. He was also smiling.

"This feels so great! All right I'm in. Just promise me you won't hurt my brother."

"You have my word. Now, you should get some sleep. We will meet again. Farewell for now," Derek said, vanishing into the shadows. As Tyler walked back to the campsite, one thought kept going through his mind.

"My brother isn't the only one with powers anymore."

"Perfect. My plan is proceeding perfectly," Derek said from his hiding place. "Soon all the power will be mine."

How was that? Derek has managed to seduce Hikaru's brother into doing his work for him. Will Tyler truly betray Hikaru? What will Derek try next? Find out in the next chapter. I'll see you soon. Until then don't forget to review!

ENTILZA