Slowly, little by little, Aomi tried to bring herself out of her unconscious state. She couldn't feel her body but she knew somehow she was still whole but to remain that way she would have to act quickly. She tried to open her eyes but they felt too heavy. Putting all her concentration on just opening her eyes she managed to open them a bit. But she couldn't see anything. Concentrating more she felt them flutter and tears began to form from the strain of forcing her eyes open. Using all the energy she could muster she finally pushed the heavy weight from over her eyes and stared out into nothing. She wasn't even sure if she was really seeing what was before her because it literally was nothing, a blank emptiness. Fear gripped Aomi when she realized that she could see nothing, which also meant she could not see or feel her body. It made her wonder if her eyes were even open at all.
No! I'm still aware of myself. I can regain my body. I won't let her get rid of me so easily, she thought.
A huge explosion behind Krad caused him to fall to the ground covering his head. David barely had time to do the same once Krad released him. Immediately after the first a second followed spraying more dirt and debris everywhere.
"You missed me," Krad said looking up at Dark as the dust settled.
"I wasn't aiming for you," Dark said unleashing another force of energy at the house.
Realization hit Krad and he shot Dark a murderous look. "What are you trying to do?" He yelled.
"Destroy the house," Dark said simply.
"You can't," Krad yelled again thinking about all the precious artwork that resided in the house. "Do you know what you'll be destroying?"
"I do and I don't care. I don't know what Kiora used to bind the spell to that bracelet but I'm sure it's in that house."
Krad full of anger now shot up into the air and made a sharp nosedive heading for Dark. Dark leapt into the air to take him head on.
Aomi stood frozen in place. Vitoria had sensed Aomi regain consciousness andwas too focused on trying to keep Aomi from emerging. Too focused in fact that she didn't notice the two winged creatures fighting or the person that now snuck up behind her.
When David removed his arms from over his head he watched as Krad shot into the air and aim for Dark. Looking around he saw Aomi standing with a blank expression on her face. Seeing an opportunity David got up and headed for Aomi. Walking slowly at first he quickly picked up his pace. Aomi hadn't moved so coming up behind her he wrapped his arms around her and braced himself. Nothing happened. Not putting his guard down he started calling out to Aomi.
"Aomi! Aomi come back! Can you hear me?" Tightening his hold he shook her slightly scared that Vitoria would emerge to retaliate.
And she did. Struggling to get out of his grip Aomi tried to flip David over but he held tight shouting for Aomi.
"Give up," Vitoria yelled frustrated. "She's gone!"
Ignoring Vitoria David continued calling for Aomi.
Aomi strained as she listened intently. She thought she heard someone yell her name yet it sounded like a distant echo. Then she heard it again. It still sounded far away but it was distinct. Someone was calling to her. Focusing all her energy she focused on the voice calling to her.
"I'm coming!" She called out. "Keep calling so I can follow the sound of your voice!" Aomi didn't think she could be heard but it seemed to help. The nothingness that surrounded her began to dissipate and she could almost make out shadowy images in front of her.
"No!" Vitoria growled in anger as she twisted trying to throw David off balance. David, barely keeping his hold, kept yelling for Aomi. But before he could regain his hold on Aomi she ducked and slid out from his arms. David fell forward and Aomi was soon on top of him with her hands wrapped around his neck.
"Aomi!" David gasped as he struggled to throw her off.
An evil smile spread across Aomi's face as a force of energy built up around her hands.
"You've been too much of a nuisance," she said as she continued to build up the energy source scorching David's neck.
As the shadowy images began to take shape Aomi gasped when she saw her hands wrapped around David's neck. She tried as hard as she could to stop but her body wasn't yet at her command.
"Vitoria!" She yelled. "Let him go! I won't let you do this!"
"Try to stop me," Vitoria answered through gritted teeth.
David sensing that Vitoria wasn't talking to him realized that Aomi must be close. He tried to call out to her again but all he could manage was a hoarse whisper.
"Just hold on David!" Aomi yelled as she watched him try to call out to her as he struggled to pull away her hands.
"I wouldn't bother anymore," Vitoria told Aomi as she prepared to unleash her power on David.
"No!" Aomi yelled trying desperately one last time to regain control of her body. Using every ounce of her strength she watched as her hands wavered slightly then loosen their grip. She could see the relief on David's face, as more air was able to get into his lungs. Then with one last try she pulled her hands away in time before Vitoria had released her power onto David. Her hands shot up straight into the air and Aomi's voice caught in her throat as she watched the source of power aiming straight for Dark and Krad.
Every time Dark tried to aim for the house Krad blocked him. Forgetting about the house Dark began to aim for Krad instead. But after several failed attempts, feeling his magic was useless with the two of them dodging each other's attempts; Dark went after Krad with his fists. As Dark struggled with Krad he had a feeling he was in danger. His instincts were telling him to move out of the way quickly and he never ignored his instincts. Releasing Krad suddenly he lifted himself high into the air. Krad looked up at him ready to follow but a bright light full of energy distracted him. Seeing it coming his way he smiled and transformed.
