Chapter 9: Lord Akira
Krystal sits there, next to Stephanie, meditating, while Sportacus paces back and forth outside. Milford, on the other hand, is baking something in the oven, wondering what Krystal is doing to Stephanie. His mind is so full of what is happening that he doesn't realize that his cake is burning to the point of catching on fire. Krystal tries to tap into Stephanie's mind but a flash of an unusual looking person disturbs her concentration. She stares at the wall for a second then begins to wonder what it was. "Who was that?" Krystal asks herself as she leaves Stephanie's room. She stops in place, glares at Milford and points to the oven. "Cake's on fire," Krystal states then leaves, listening to Milford panic about the cake. Sportacus stops pacing and stares eagerly at Krystal.
"Any luck?" Sportacus sounds just as eager as he looks.
"No," Krystal says lowly. "My powers are weakening fast and all I got was a sudden image. I couldn't tell what it was."
"So what do we do now?" Sportacus asks with concern.
"We find Robbie and Evila," Krystal growls a bit. "I know that worthless monkey found a demon that did this. Hopefully she can help us break this spell."
"I'm right behind you," Sportacus follows Krystal to where Robbie lives.
Stephanie slowly walks home as her friends head in different directions. She lowly sighs and looks up at the sky, asking herself, "What is going on? Where is Usa and Krystal?" Just then, Stephanie notices something on the ground, picks it up and her eyes grow huge. She places the item into her book bag then runs home, yelling out her uncle's name. Milford looks out the window, waves, then runs out of the house, wondering why his sweet niece is screaming out his name. "What is it Stephanie?" Milford asks her.
"I need to get a hold of Sportacus," Stephanie says while gasping for breath. "I have something important to show him. Will you get him for me, uncle?"
"Of course, Stephanie," Milford stares a bit then heads inside. "Come inside to get some rest."
"Please hurry," Stephanie finally catches her breath. "Tell him to meet me in the sports field. See you." Then she runs off.
"But Stephanie," Milford watches Stephanie run off. "What am I to do with her?"
Usa is staring at the floor while everyone else is busy with the kids. Jason, a bit concerned about Usa, walks over to her and joins her in staring at the floor. He looks over at her for a bit, smiles, and breaks her concentration when he says, "Want me to help you get out of here?" Usa stares at him for a bit, grins, and nods her head yes. Jason stands, walks over to Kanna, and he whispers something to her. Usa wonders what he is doing then a sudden scream causes everyone to stop what they were doing. A teacher runs inside, covered in blood, and tells everyone to leave the school at once. Usa stands, runs to the teacher, and asks, "What happened?" The teacher shakes her head and falls over with a sword in her back. Jason grabs Usa's arm and the two run out of the building as fast as possible with Kanna behind. Usa stops, turns around and says, "I have to go back to get Sam." Jason grabs a hold of Usa's arm once more and they continue to run.
"Let me go, Jason," Usa struggles to get free.
"We don't have time, Usa," Jason states. "Your friends are walking into a trap."
"What are you talking about?" Usa looks back at Jason.
"I sensed a demon where you were then I ended up here with you," Jason begins. "I was after a dream demon sent by your father. I knew you weren't losing your mind."
"Lord Akira?" Usa gasps.
"And don't you forget it," Jason grins then goes back to being serious. "Come on. We don't have time to chat. We need to save your friends."
"Right," Usa nods and follows Jason and Kanna.
Krystal opens the hatch to Robbie's underground home and a huge beam of green light shoots up into the air. Krystal and Sportacus stares for a bit then wonder what is going on. The dream demon floats up from the hatch with Daphne. Krystal forces Sportacus back a bit, pulls out a large sword, and she aims to kill both Daphne and the dream demon. Daphne laughs a bit and orders the demon to kill Krystal and Sportacus. The demon does as told while Daphne watch and Sportacus just stares in shock.
While the battle goes on between Krystal and the dream demon, Usa jolts awake with her eyes huge and breathing heavily. She looks around a bit, lowers her head and says lowly, "Thank you, Akira." From nowhere, a voice sounds, telling Usa 'you're welcome', and Usa turns around to find Jason and Kanna there too. Kanna closes her eyes, points in the direction of the battle, and she becomes a ball of red light. Jason absorbs the ball and he disappears. Usa stares for a bit, grins, and runs off after grabbing something off her nightstand.
The demon continues attacking, leaving Krystal in defense, until a black energy beam shoots form nowhere, hitting the demon. Krystal, Daphne, and Sportacus, all look back to find a man in black armor, holding his left hand out towards them. Daphne's eyes light up and she smiles brightly, screaming out, "Lord Akira." Krystal stares at Daphne for a bit then glares at Akira. Akira glares at Daphne, steps out of the shadows and reveals that he has short, reddish-brown hair. His blue eyes gazes upon everyone there and he slowly walks up to them. Krystal holds the blade of her sword at Akira's throat, and asks with demand, "Who the hell are you? Why are you helping the enemy?"
"Leave him alone," a familiar voice interrupts them. "He is with me."
"Impossible," Daphne stares in shock.