The drive was long, and even though they left early, it was nearly dark by the time the Ronins made it to the nightmare house. The terrain wasn't bad, and they got up the mountain where the house was with ease. The only problem was getting Kento out of the car. Mia was standing by Ryo, and they watched the silly attempts of the other three to get Kento, who was currently holding tightly onto the door.

"Come on, Kento! Just let go already!"

"No way! I'm not going into that house!"

"Don't be a baby!"

"! I'm no baby!"

Well, it worked. Kento let go of the door, but then he was pulled out of the car and landed in a heap around the others.

"Ryo, are you sure this is a good idea?"

"Mm?"

"From what Kento told us about this house… are you sure you want to go inside?"

"Yeah. I get the feeling that we're supposed to be in there…I don't know how else to explain our dream!"

"Ryo is right."

Sage stepped up. In the background, Kento had found an old lamppost to grab onto, and the tug-of-war began again.

"We all basically had the same dream… and if we want to know why, we have to go in. Besides…"

Sage took out his armor orb, which was pulsing with light madly.

"All of ours are reacting the same, and I have reason to believe that there is a great purpose for us being here."

"How long do you think it will take for you to figure it out?"

"Who knows… it could be one night, or maybe a week."

"A WEEK!"

Kento let go and went flying again. But he was up before the others and right up in Sage's face.

"I'm not going to spend a whole WEEK here!"

"I'm sorry, but you have no choice."

"But…but…BUT…"

"No buts, Kento."

Cye waved from the car.

"We've got our sleeping attire unpacked now! You're ready to go, Mia!"

"Thank you! Boys, I've packed you enough food to last you a few nights… if you need anything else, just call me."

"Right. We will."

"Thank you, Mia."

Ryo leans over and gives her a quick kiss and a hug before moving to the car and opening the door for her. Mia laughed softly as she got in and turned the car on.

"Be careful in there, okay?"

"We will. Take care of white blaze for me, Mia… and tell Yuli not to worry."

This time when Ryo leaned in for a kiss, it was longer and sweeter. Kento looked away blushing, Sage was heading for the house with his sleepwear (blushing like mad, in secret), and Cye and Rowen were smiling, admiring the cute show of affection. Soon, though, Ryo stood and had to watch Mia drive off out of view. He sighed, and that's when Rowen came up behind him and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Come on, lover boy! It's time for a camping trip!"

"Yeah… I'm coming!"

Rowen went on ahead to the front door as Ryo picked up his stuff. They all met on the porch, and Sage had his hand inches from the door. Cye and Rowen had to hold Kento in his place.

"Whatever happens… we'll be together!"

All of them nodded their heads in agreement and Sage tried the doorknob. Nothing. He tried to twist it, but it was rusted.

"Ha ha! It looks like we weren't supposed to be here after all! I guess we can go now!"

Kento tried to turn and run, but Cye and Rowen still had him. Sage was quickly becoming irritated, and rammed his shoulder into the door. It burst open under the pressure, and revealed a dark, quiet house inside.

"Oh no…"

"Well, it looks like we WERE meant to go in!"

Kento threw a glare at Rowen before he was forced to enter, with the others. They walked softly on the creaky floorboards and looked around. There was a massive staircase in front of the door; to the right, they saw a very dusty living area, with a sofa covered in plastic. Being the neat type, Cye nodded his head in approval of the act, as everyone shook their heads in disagreement. To the left, there was a long hallway with a lot of doors. There was dust and spider webs everywhere, and random torn pictures on the walls. The place looked like it hadn't had people in it for twenty years, or maybe fifty. With the door open, wind blew in and stirred the dust, blowing it right over the crew. They covered their mouths and coughed.

"Well, this place needs work!"

"No kidding!"

"Guys… maybe it would be best to come back here in the morning, so we know where things are! I mean, I'm not chickening out, but…"

"No, I actually agree with you, Kento! We'll came right out front tonight!"

But as soon as the others agreed, they heard the front door slam. Turning around, they saw it had kicked up more dust.

"Um… that must have been the wind!"

Kento went to the door and used his great strength to try and pry it open, but it wouldn't budge. He kicked at it and punched it, but it didn't make so much of a dent, despite the fact that it was merely rotting wood.

"Let me out, you stupid house!"

Ryo put a hand on friend's shoulder.

"It' no use, Kento."

"He's right. We have no choice… looks like we're bunking up here."

Grunting his complaints, Kento grabbed up his stuff again and followed the others down the long hallway and into the darkness.