The eighth chapter of The Demon Within Season Three is now underway! The One-Winged Angel, also known as Sephiroth, as made his appearance in the Land of the Spirits! But why could he have gone there in the first place? Read on, and find out!

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Sephiroth walked up close to Axel's face, holding his long sword up to the man's chin. Axel was not amused, pushing the sword away with one of his rings.

"You possibly think that you can defeat me?" he laughed, swinging the rings around in the air. "Don't play dumb, One-Winged Angel! You're not so tough." The man's wing twitched as he tossed his head.

"I don't think so," he scoffed, slashing at Axel with his long sword. Axel nearly dropped his rings, but staggered to his feet, panting heavily from the blow. The Protectors cheered, but Haku leapt and was about to strike when Sephiroth blocked it. The demon growled evilly, but stepped backward, away from the One-Winged Angel.

"Now, Axel," Sephiroth hissed, brandishing his sword. "Prepare to DIE!" He flew up into the air, leaning down upon the blade of his sword, aiming at Axel. The man leapt past the blade, and threw one of his rings at the soldier. Sephiroth dodged it with ease, and struck again, successfully this time. Axel held his thigh, blood blossoming on the black robe. He growled, and set the rings aflame, throwing them at Sephiroth. The soldier dodged the attack again, and sent up a pillar of fire, catching Axel off guard.

"Haku, deal with the Protectors!" Axel ordered the demon. "I'll take care of Sephiroth." Haku turned towards Chihiro, growling from beneath the white mask. The young girl was too stunned to move. Haku leapt towards her, roaring as he aimed his sword at the girl. She held out her left arm, and her Duel Disc blocked the sword like a shield.

"Haku, please stop this!" she cried, tears streaming from her eyes. "You have to fight it!" The demon didn't listen as it moved in for another attack, staring hard into Chihiro's eyes, filling her with dread. Kairi held Chihiro closely as Haku prepared to strike. She held out her sword, and parried the attack. She then slashed at the mask, a diagonal slash across it.

Axel wasn't doing so hot against Sephiroth, who continued to dodge Axel's attacks, and striking back.

"Sin Heartless Angel," Sephiroth muttered, waving his hand towards Axel. The man suddenly became weak, leaving himself open for Sephiroth to attack.

"Everyone, attack him now!" Sephiroth ordered the Protectors, who rushed in, and attacked Axel. The man suddenly lit on fire, and disappeared into it. A low moan greeted them from behind, and Haku appeared, his eyes opening from the trance.

"What happened?" he groaned, holding his head. Chihiro, crying tears of joy, embraced him tightly. Sephiroth turned towards them, bowed, and spoke to Kairi.

"Be aware of your surroundings, my sister," he whispered, disappearing into a portal. A black wing appeared on Kairi's left side of her back as she stared at the spot where he was standing. She nodded, and they all walked out of the door, back into Domino.

What will happen now that Haku has returned to normal? Find out in chapter nine, Sanctuary of Peace.

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