(sing-song tune) I'm baaaack!(end sing-song tune) hello and welcome to chapter 19! Damn, I work fast! there's only about three chapters left! Wooo-hooooo!(:-D) and boo-hoo!(D-:) it's good that i'm almost done with a very sucessful fic. but it's sad for you guys cause you'll be bored with it when your done! thank god i'm working on a new fic though!

however, i'm not sure if i wanna do my cross over fic first or my entire-Oban-series-over-again-with-two-extra-characters-series first. What do you guys think?

Disclaimer: we're on the 19th chapter. i still don't own Oban Star Racers. And I never will.

Journey to Nourasia

Ch 19 We got and bad news

Weeks had passed on Nourasia, many lives were lost. Even so, our heroes still stand strong. Earlier, they had sent a note stating that they had killed Riri, their new ally, ex-enemy soldier, and friend. This was, of course, a bluff, but it was the only way Rairiku could sneak back and forth between the castle and the base camp.

Riri had just gotten back from another mission with some vital information. She snuck around the palace, not making a sound. It was the early morning and mostly everyone was probably still asleep. She came to a door with the outer swirls of the Nourasian crest, Aikka's room. The red-head watched as he paced back and forth in a circle. She giggled; it was so funny, seeing him do so with a worried look on his face. He was worried for her, Rairiku Mikage Yoshimi Osonoke. He had finally grown a strong bond with her, like the others had. At first and for quite some time, he didn't trust her, but as he got to know her he finally had her trust.

As she looked further into the room, she saw Tokka and Dakka sitting in chairs with worry and concern upon their faces. Eva was on the bed looking as impatient as ever. Mina and Emimi lay sprawled on the bed as well. Their eyes lidded in a deep, carefree sleep. Riri walked in further. The prince's head jerked upward in surprise. Eva smiled and the other two Nourasian boys turned their heads to the door.

Riri walked in with pride in her stride, and she didn't try to hide it! (Hehe me jus' made a rhymy! Hey there I go again!) She smiled as she greeted her friends and taunted them with the information that she had. "you'll never believe how much into i got! and you know what, it's pretty big too!"

Aikka grew angrier by the minute. "Riri, we do not have time for this nonsense!" Everyone was shocked by this outburst. He was so loud that he woke up the sleeping girls.

Aikka's point of view

I paced back and forth in my room impatiently. The others sat quietly, just as eager and as impatient as I. With each step I became more anxious and more worried. Riri was late, she was never late. I then heard a slight creak, unnoticeable to human ears. I jerked my head towards the door and saw my spotted friend. I believe Eva calls them…..freckles. She smiled to us and walked in with pride. I have watched her closely enough to know that she only did this when she had important information for us. Riri laughed and taunted us with her words and a smug smile upon her face. I wanted nothing more than to end this war and have fun with my friends. Riri delayed this. I could not wait any longer and I lost control of my rage. I shouted with all my might just after she had said, "you'll never believe how much info I got! And ya know what, it's pretty big too!"

I shouted with my entire might and woke up Emimi and Mina from their slumber. "Riri, we do not have time for such nonsense!" they all stared in surprise at me. Even Mina and Emimi were drawn out of their drowsy state by my actions.

I couldn't believe myself. I acted without thinking.

"Prince Aikka, are you all right?" Dakka asked me.

"Look, if I did anything to upset you, or do anything wrong, I'm sorry."

"No Riri, there's no need for you to apologize. It is I who should apologize to you. It's just, I, like yourself, want this war to end. As quickly and swiftly as possible. And—"

"I was holding that back. Sorry." There was a long pausing silence. It was very awkward, for all of us. We all just stood there like spirits peering at their deceased bodies.

"Um, so let's go to the meeting hall. This is no place to share important information." Mina broke. (Thank the Gods! Noise again! What in Nourasia?! Maiko! Please don't do that again!)

(Me: sorry! Couldn't help myself but make you say that!)

"She's right. Come; let us go to the meeting hall." Tokka re-suggested. So we all followed Tokka and Riri to the meeting hall.

End Aikka's POV

(A/n: ok, after this point, it gets real interesting. I'd say don't change that channel, but this isn't on TV. Not yet anyway!)

Later in the meeting hall

"WHAT?!" Eva exclaimed. Riri had told them the bad news.

"You cannot be serious." Emimi said in disbelief.

"I'm afraid it's the truth guys. It can't be helped, they can't be helped."

"They're actually going to attack the castle?" Mina asked in worry and fear. Dakka involuntarily placed a protective arm around Mina's shoulder. He pulled her close to him, as if someone had threatened her directly.

"Yes." Was all Riri could say.

"When will they attack?!" the Nourasian prince demanded.

"I don't know. I couldn't risk sticking around long enough to find out. All I know is that we have to be on our toes. It could happen at any time."

'I can't believe this is happening. What did we ever do to them?!' thought Molly.

'This is becoming far too dangerous. I can't let Eva get hurt, I won't!' Aikka stood from where he was sitting. "Molly, you are not to fight anymore. It's far too dangerous for you!"

"But Aikka" she objected.

"I don't want you getting hurt. It's for the best." He said calmly. Eva realized that he was doing it for her own good and decided not to argue further.

It was late and the gang decided to go to bed. Dakka suddenly became worried for Mina. He stopped and looked at her; well, her back anyway. "Mina,"

She turned to look at Dakka. Her long, midnight lavender hair flowed behind her as she did so. Mina cocked her head to one side. She smiled warmly, despite the danger she knew.

'She's so beautiful. I cannot let anything happen to such an angel.' he thought.

"Yes Dakka, what is it?" she asked.

"Mina, I want you to sleep with me tonight." He replied.

She suddenly got a sour look on her face. It took Dakka a few moments to realize that Mina had taken it the wrong way. "Oh! No, nothing like that! Have the Gods forbid it! I just wish for you to sleep in my quarters for the night. I don't want anything happening to you before we bind ourselves together."

"Oh, Dakka, your so chivalrous. Alright, I'll stay with you." She gave him a kiss upon his cheek. A pink tint spread across his dark tan face. They walked off, arm in arm.

Later that night

"Nogoy mianoka niash. Haboto zequay." "I'm leaving sis. Sleep well." There was no response; Riri was already asleep. Emimi smiled as she closed the door behind her.

Emimi walked down the halls and kept a close eye out for any signs of movement. Little did she know that there was movement in her own room, and it wasn't Rairiku.

Back in Riri and Emimi's room

A dim, golden light appeared in the room. Riri stirred and pulled the covers over her head to shield herself from the light. It drew closer and Riri had no choice but to lift her eyelids. Her vision blurred from the light. A familiar voice spoke. It was rough, yet calm and gentle; firm but soft. "Hey Riri, long time no see. I hope you missed me, 'cause I missed you a whole lot more." Her vision became clearer; she now had a good look at the glowing figure before her.

"It can't be! Jordan!?!" she screamed quietly and excidedly. "She then looked upon his face, "Your eye's, what happened?!" she stared into the golden orbs upon his face. She nearly lost herself, hadn't it been for Jordan's words.

"I became the avatar for Molly, that's what happened." Riri thrusted herself onto her companion.

"Oh Jordan! I can't believe it's really you! I've missed you sooooooooo much! What're you doing here?"

"I came to tell you something. Riri, somethin' bad is about to happen to Molly. I don't know what or when, I just know that it's gonna happen."

Suddenly, and idea popped into Riri's head. "Jordan, you have like, limitless powers, right?"

"Yeah, what of it?"

"So, couldn't you stop this war?"

"I can't."

Angry tears welled up in her eyes. "You can't or you won't?!"

"What do ya mean?"

"I think you know perfectly well what I mean! I know how much you hate prince Aikka. I know how you're jealous of him because he has Eva's heart! Do you even know how I feel about you?! Do you Even know how long I was hurting?! Three years Jordan! Three long years, that you were at that academy and you never talked to me! And four years since you left me and never came back!"

"I can't use my powers for selfish things like that! That's why I can't! Besides, I'm over that, I know that Molly doesn't love me! I have my eyes on someone else anyway!"

"Oh, really who?!"

"I'll show you." He held up a mirror in front of her.

"But that's…. me! Jordan, you love me? I am so sorry for the things I just said!"

"It's all right. I always loved you. I just couldn't see it. I love you Riri, I always will from now on." He leaned in and jerked back. 'No! Not now! I can't leave yet!' Jordan tried leaning in once more but he was jerked back again. "I'm sorry Riri, I hafta go back."

A bright, white portal opened up on the wall. Jordan was about to enter it when he heard, "Jordan wait!" he turned to see Riri out of bed. She was wearing blood red pajamas with coy and Japanese symbols all over them. 'She looks so cute in her sleep kimono.'

"I'm sorry Riri I can't stick around any—" Riri quickly placed her arms around his neck and kissed him. He struggled at first but then went limp. Her touch was gentle and tender on his body. He wrapped his muscular arms around her waist and drew her closer to him.

Riri opened her mouth and licked his lips. He didn't do the same, he kept her waiting for just a few seconds longer. She pulled him in tighter, never wanting to let go of him ever again. finally, Jordan opened his mouth and let the red headed japanese girl lick the inside of his cheeks. Riri drew back and let Jordan take his turn. both were filled with passion, love, longing, and sadness.

After what seemed to be an eternity in heaven, they separated. "Riri, before I leave there's one more thing I need to do." He placed his hand under her bangs and on forehead as he said, "may the mark of the Avatar, protect you always." A small light emitted from beneath his hand. Riri could feel warmth of the magic coming from his hand. She smiled and moaned silently, comfortably.

His hand separated from her head and he kissed her on the cheek as he disappeared into the darkness. All that was left of him was the glowing specks of golden dust. "I'll be watching over you when I can, my love." Echoed Jordan's voice. Riri smiled and climbed back into bed.

"Don't worry Jordan, I can protect myself. And our friends." She imagined Eva as she closed her eyes to sleep. "I'll protect her for your sake, if nothing else."

DUN-DUN DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHH! What will i do to Eva?

Eva: you better not do nu'in' to me!

Me: hey! when did you get here?! can i hug you for a sec?! (huggles Eva)

Eva: geeze! alright that's enough! (pushes me off) so what the Hell are ya gonna do t' me?!

me: that's for me and Riri to know and the readers to find out! but just so you know, there's gonna be somethin' good comin' outta it!

Eva: what ever! i'm out!

me: and so am I!