Chapter 28: The Way Back

~Cray, RP Main Square~

"I don't really know what you mercs are doing with Aichi, but you better not stir up any trouble at the High Towers you got it?" Jonathan addressed the mercenaries strictly.

"Yeah, we'll behave ourselves." Samson shrugged nonchalantly.

"Aichi, why did you…?" Jonathan ranted silently as the mercies continued fooling around as they headed for the High Towers.

~Cray, High Towers~

"Alright we're here!" Jonathan announced, as they arrived at a tower that seemed to cut into the sky.

"Alright! Let's go! Erm, wait which floor is this mage on again?" Aichi asked Jonathan.

"At… The very top…" Jonathan admitted sheepishly.

"So how are we going to get up there?" Misaki asked, dreading the answer.

"Oh, we'll just take this elevator that leads right up to the top!" Jonathan answered in a bet-you-thought-we-were-taking-the-stairs-tone.

"That's convenient…" Misaki said awkwardly.

"Yeah, but it won't be able to take so many of us… So we'll have to make two trips. Unless the mercs stay here." Jonathan suggested icily towards the mercenaries, not trusting them yet.

"Sure we'll stay here. We got no business up there anyways!" Samson waved the hostility away and shrugged.

"Hey, you guys stay out of trouble okay?" Aichi addressed the mercs sternly, "I don't want you guys to be locked up or something when I come back. Got it?"

"Sure thing man! We'll stay outta trouble." Samson agreed honestly and solemnly.

"Alright then, let's go." Jonathan addressed Aichi, Misaki and Ren.

As Aichi, Misaki and Ren got on the elevator, Oropher followed along.

"Eh, I'll need you to watch them just in case, er, Oropher." Jonathan ordered Oropher as he stepped on the platform.

"Oh, eh, okay." Oropher said weakly, wanting to see the mage as well as ask a favour of him (or her). But he couldn't argue against a higher authority, could he?

~Cray, Mage's Chamber~

"Okay, we're…" Jonathan stopped as he saw the state the chamber was in.

Shelves were knocked over, books were strewn everywhere, and the centre magic crystal was lying on the floor instead of floating in the centre of the chamber.

"What happened?…" Jonathan muttered to himself as he examined the mess.

"Jonathan, this isn't how this chamber is supposed to look like right?" Aichi asked worriedly as he examined the unnatural mess.

"No. It isn't." A dark and sinister voice emanated from somewhere in the mess.

"Alright! Who's there?" Jonathan challenged as he readied his blade.

Aichi, Misaki and Ren readied their weapons as well. Then, a pile of books started shifting.

~Earth, Aichi's House~

"Emi, are you not telling me something?" Kourin pressed fiercely as they rejoined the group downstairs.

"NO!" Kamui shouted as he lost his cool, "She's said it so many times now! She doesn't know where Aichi or Misaki are! Stop pressing her!"

Everyone turned towards Kamui sudden outburst. Kourin glared hotly at Kamui but didn't say anything just yet.

"What do you mean 'she doesn't know where Aichi and Misaki are' Kamui?" Miwa asked, cocking an eyebrow.

"Erm… I… It's…" Kamui stuttered as Emi grabbed on to his arm tightly, making him turn around to face her shaking her head.

"He means they're missing. What else could he mean." Kai said nonchalantly.

"Is that it?" Miwa asked, a little surprised that Aichi and Misaki went missing, and then remembered Ren as well.

"I er…" Kamui stuttered as Emi turned and ran back up the stairs.

Kamui turned and followed her as well. Kourin was about to follow them as well when Kai got off his seat and grabbed her.

"H-hey! Let me go!" Kourin shouted in shock as she struggled from his grip.

"Y-yeah! Let her go Kai! How dare you grab Kourin like that!" Morikawa leaped off his seat and shouted.

"Don't disturb them you hear me?" Kai said coldly and relinquished his grip.

Getting back in his seat beside Miwa, Kourin had no choice but to take a seat in the living room too. And Morikawa immediately sat himself right beside Kourin. As close as he could.

~Earth, Emi's Room~

As Emi sat on her bed, she cradled her head in her palms and let her tears flow down her cheeks. Apart from a soft sniffle, it looked like she was just sitting there with her head in the hands.

"Emi, are you…" Kamui started but stopped as soon as he heard her sniffles.

"Where's Aichi? Where's Misaki? I just got a sister and now I'm going to lose both my siblings?" Emi cried out as her clenched fists shook and her tears dripped to the floor.

"They'll come back! I know it! Aichi will definitely be taking good care of Misaki! You don't have to worry Emi!" Kamui reassured her as he put an arm around her shoulder and sat down beside her.

"You think so?" Emi spoke softly, seeking more reassurance from Kamui.

"I know so!" Kamui said firmly as he leaned in closer to Emi.

Emi wrapped her arms around Kamui as she hugged him tightly. Kamui was so surprised his arms just froze, hovering over her shoulders.

"Thanks Kamui. I needed that." Emi sniffled softly as she let go slowly. Kamui just sat there in shock as he let the moment pass him.

"Eh… Er… I… Welcome Emi…" Kamui stuttered uncontrollably as his face burned a bright pink.

"No, really. For comforting non-stop from just now, thanks Kamui." Emi smiled sweetly before hugging Kamui once more.

It's happening again! I can't waste it this time! Kamui thought in bliss as he wrapped his arms around Emi as well. Kamui couldn't be sure, but just as Emi broke off from the hug, Kamui felt her nudge herself against for a brief moment before letting go.

"You're welcome Emi." Kamui said as he reluctantly let go of Emi.

A/N: And that's it for chapter 28! What do you guys think of bringing in Nagisa or whatever her name was, the pirate girl, between Kamui and Emi? I've had some suggestions but I don't feel it is too important as of now. What do you guys think. Also, I am probably gonna have a sequel to this involving the Season 3 characters like Naoki and Shingo. Or I might put oneshot bonus chapters about them in this Fic as well. I have some pairings for the Season 3 characters so hope you guys look forward to that. I am reaching the mid-point of this Fic right now, so the oneshots may come in soon as a teaser to the sequel. And I've decided to rename my new segment from "#YOLOright?" to "DooMKrusadeR's Chit-chat"! Reason for the name is that my Twitter is DooMKrusadeR and so is my IGN for my Xbox LIVE so… Do follow me on Twitter if you guys want to get updates on the progress on future chapters, although it may not come as often as daily, might be one a fortnight. So yeah, now to DooMKrusadeR's Chit-chat!

DooMKrusadeR's Chit-chat:

Aichi: Well hi readers, it's only the second time this has been implemented and the name's been changed already.

Emi: Well the author's going through a phase!

Misaki: Yeah! I mean we are all falling love, I think he may have gotten a little love sick too!

Me: H-hey. Just 'cos it's supposed to be 'your' segment doesn't mean I can't join in okay? In fact, I have a challenger for Kai today.

Kai: Me? And please stop dragging me here. Gosh.

Me: Yeah his name is erm… Hold on let me check…

Kai: Who is it? I want to go already. Jeez.

Me: Hold on!

Aichi: Well… That's interesting. You got a challenger Kai.

Morikawa: WHAT?! Kai's got a challenger but the Great Morikawa hasn't?!

Kourin: Oh keep quiet! Aichi, why are still not back yet! Emi and Kamui aren't being very nice…

Aichi: What did you do Emi?

Emi: She was pressuring me! Kamui was only trying to help me!

Kamui: Yeah! Emi and I weren't in the wrong! Kourin was stressing Emi out! She should be in the wrong!

Kourin: What? You were disrespecting me and I'm wrong Kamui?

Kamui: Y-yeah! You were stressing Emi out!

Me: HEY! Stop it you guys!

Kai: So who's the challenger?

Me: I'm still checking! I can't find him with you guys making so much noise! Argh…

Kai: Quiet down guys. I want to know ho my challenger is.

Me: Okay, he's Nightshade1712. You going to accept Kai?

Kai: I guess. Why not?

Me: Cool, oh by the way, I'll be bringing in some more of your crew like Naoki and Shingo. And I might bring in Suiko, Rekka, Mai and Asaka.

Naoki: Hey guys!

Shingo: You weren't supposed to say hi Porcupine Head!

Rekka: That's not very nice Shingo!

Shingo: Yes Rekka! Eh sorry Naoki!

Suiko: Rekka, Rekka, Rekka…

Rekka: What?

Shingo She's just got the cutest smile… Ah…

Mai: He is really starting to creep me out…

Emi: Mai you're here!

Mai: Oh Emi hi!

Aichi: Erm, there way too many people now so erm goodbye and see you guys next time!

Me: Whoops… I guess I let everyone in a little too soon huh? Well, a very small teaser if you could spot it and see you guys next time! Also, if you guys just want interactions amongst certain characters, leave a review and I'll try to put only those characters in. See you guys! Bye!