(A/N: IN CASE YOU DIDN'T NOTICE...I'M BACK!)

"Ryudo, what's wrong?" Elena asked.

"ARGGGH!"

"I believe trouble is brewing." Roan said as he pulled out his knife.

"No doubt, only the Valmar parts can feel it."Millennia grimaced as she whip her out her bow and arrows.

Belina looked at the cautious party with amusement. "Whatever is the matter? There isn't anything here to bother you. This is a peaceful place!" She chimed.

Nicolas and Aira nodded, "There hasn't been trouble here in a year, no need to worry!"

The sparks around Ryudo subsided as Ryudo exhaled relief. "What the hell..."

"Don't you do that when a Valmar part is nearby?" Skye pondered.

"Usually." Ryudo gave a look at Belina.

"You all look very tired, c'mon, this way...We'll get you settled, Sandra will be glad to see you." Belina insisted.

"Well, we are pretty tired." Elena added.

"I wouldn't mind some real food right about now." Melfice said.

"My wings are sore." Skye complained.

"I need a break." Roan suggested.

"My hair is losing it's freshness." Millennia huffed.

"Rest is the key to effectiveness." Tio advised.

"Alright, alright, I get it.Lead the way lady."

Belina smiled and made a path through the many astounding flowers. As they walked, Melfice got closer to Ryudo. "The next Valmar part." He whispered.

"Is it that obvious." Ryudo commented. "So how should we deal with this one?"

Melfice focused on Belina. "I say we get rid of her before she transforms."

"Sounds good to me, but not in front of them." Ryudo nodded towards the children.

"Of course, we meet this Sandra, we retire to the inn, we sneak out and kill her."

"Sounds like a dirty job."

"Well, brother, somebody has to do it."

Belina led the group into what appeared to be empty space until she made a circular motion with her hands. A warp zone appeared. She stepped in.

"Definitely a Valmar part." Ryudo whispered to his older brother.

"Yes indeed." Melfice whispered back as they followed Belina.



"They defeated Haze without any casualties? They're stronger than I thought."

"Hmph, I'm not impressed...Haze was the weakest of all us."

"Yes, how quickly you forget."

"I see Belina has her turn...She should provide an adequate challenge, don't all of you agree."

(A chorus of yeah's followed.)

"When taste Belina's poison touch, they will be begging to DIE!"

"Sandra!" Elena and Aira's mother embraced.

Sandra smiled, then glanced at the party."Back so soon into town Elena? Oh my...the Geohound that was so determined to save my daughter."

"Ryudo is my name...And how have you been?"

"Great, Aira is back to normal and Belina have been real helpful in keeping both of us company. She seems supernatural at times." Belina blushed.

"Lady, you don't know the half of it." Millennia remarked.

"Well, you all must be hungry...You all are welcomed to dine with us."

"That'll be fine." Ryudo answered. Sandra nodded and started preparing dishes.


Later on the night, the party rested at the Mirumu Inn. Ryudo was putting on his battle attire, Skye woke up and stretched his wings. "Where are you going?"

"Taking care of business, Belina has to be a Valmar part and I'm going to kill her while she's sleeping!"

"One; how do you know she's just an innocent girl with powers and two; your taking on a Valmar part all by yourself?"

"That's why YOUR coming with me, If i get into trouble, your going to fly away and gather the crew."

"What if I choose to see you suffer?" Skye asked with an evil smile.

"I'll let Milllennia dress you after we defeat it!" Ryudo laughed. Skye shivered.

Ryudo stepped out into the hallway to see a waiting Melfice posting up. "About time brother, what took you so long?"

Ryudo raised an eyebrow. "I didn't know someone was waiting on me. Let's get this over with."

The two geohounds went to open the door, but it will not open all the way. The inn clerk was nowhere to be found.

Ryudo started kicking at the door. "Why is the entrance barred? We paid the clerk dammit!"

"Speaking of the clerk, where is he?" Melfice asked. When we walk by, the room door was wide open."

"I found him..." Skye said sadly.

The two brothers went behind the counter to encounter an unconcious clerk.