Hey guys! I'm back! Well, here is the next chapter. It's kind of short, but...you'll see. And, I'm working on the next chapter as well. I have most of it planned, so here's hoping I get it up really soon! Please review!
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As Sasame released Alara and everyone retired for the night, not one of them had any idea they were being watched. Their watcher narrowed dark, hate-filled eyes on Alara's laughing face, then irratably waved his hand. The full-size mirror which had shown him the images went black, then cleared to show mere reflections once again.
The man turned on his booted heel, his black cloak swirling behind him. His hair, the color of the moonless sky, brushed his shoulders, but fell in front of a darkly handsome face as he bowed to a figure that sat on a dark and twisted throne. "My lady. I have found the witch. You were correct; she has found the Knights. And she has not told them of her powers."
Full red lips pulled into a frown, and a smooth brow wrinkled. "They are the only ones who can destroy me." The woman gently touched her heart. "In more ways than one." The frown turned into a smirk. "Yet the girl used her powers without thought. If she continues to do so, she will eventually be caught, and then she will be cast away. Hayate, especially, will distrust her."
The man stepped forward, and spoke hesitantly. "What happens if the Knights don't care that she has powers? This Sasame seems to care for her, and the others don't look very suspicious of her, either." Emerald eyes flashed in anger. "Sasame...so quickly you have cast me aside?" Came an angry whisper. Then the eyes laughed, and she spoke aloud. "They will. For she will attack one of their own."
The man's black eyebrows shot up. "How will you arrange that, my lady?" A pale hand with long purple nails gracefully lifted, and played perch to a purple butterfly. The creature sat still for a moment, then fluttered over to the man, leaving a sparking trail behind it.
He raised his hand, palm up. The insect landed on his outstreched palm, then began to crystallize before his very eyes. In moments, it had become a crystal brooch, clear as ice and just as cold.
His dark eyes met the emerald ones on the throne. The lady's smirk parted to become a smile revealing sharp white teeth. "When you wear this brooch, you will appear as Goh, the Leafe Knight of Fire. You will have his voice, and his abilities, in addition to your own, and fool everyone...except the witch. And therein lies the revealance of her powers. She will come to us."
The man fastened the glittering crystal to his black cloak, and instantly the spitting image of the Fire Knight stood before the throne. "Now go." Said, rising from the twisted seat. Her dark purple dress moved fluidly, as if it were water. "And do not fail me." The Goh impersonator kissed one pale hand. "As you wish...my Dark Princess." He departed in a flash of fire.
Alone in the darkness, with only the rustling of transport demon wings for company, Takkako brought her hand to her cheek.