Chapter 2: Spirit World-Galaxy Eyes

Angel followed closely behind Hope Dragon as they soared of the skies of the Spirit World. It looked so much like her world. Forests, deserts, mountains, volcanoes. As they continued, Angel caught sight of a familiar shape on the ground below.

"Hope?" Angel said aloud. Hope Dragon stopped, knowing that the girl was not acknowledging her, and floated to her side.

"Yes. Aspiring Emperor Hope was the only of the Number Monsters Ancient Fairy Dragon allowed into the Spirit World." Hope Dragon confirmed.

"Really?" Angel responded, taken a back at first but it made sense. Most of the Number Monsters were not as pure as Number 39. Angel shivered. Number 96, Black Mist. The monster that had possessed Astral.

"Come," Hope Dragon said, beckoning with her tail.

Angel gave the Xyz monster one last look and followed after. They flew in silence for a time until Hope Dragon caught sight of a small monster ahead. The dragon smiled to herself, "There's a friend up ahead."

Angel looked and saw the small form of Baby Tiragon. Angel's face brighten for a moment, "Baby Tiragon!"

The little Xyz monster turned his head in confusion to hearing his name. When he saw the approaching dragon and girl he was frighten for a moment. But then he recognized the girl. She was Yuma's friend, he had seen her many times watching them duel. Baby Tiragon perked his ears up and happily cried, "Tora! Tora!" The little monster nuzzled her chest, happily yapping. Angel giggled at the show of affection as she hugged the little thing.

"I never expected to see you." Angel said sweetly, petting his head. The little dragon monster smiled, yipping and yapping in delight. "Are you coming with us, Baby Tiragon?" Angel asked. The little creature jumped from her arms flapping his unproportional wings, nodding his head and yapping happily. "Alright then." Angel smiled as they continued on their way.

They arrived at a ravine that looked like it had been blasted away bit by bit.

"Where are we, Hope Dragon?" Angel asked, glancing at the eerie landscape.

"This is the domain of the Photon monsters." Hope Dragon replied, "And, Glaxay Eyes."

Angel gasped at the name of Kaito's ace monster. "You mean, the monster of Kaito's deck are here?"

"Yes. Do not be alarmed, Galaxy Eyes is much humbler than he appears." Hope Dragon said, "He will not harm you."

Angel gulped and nodded her head. She trusted Hope Dragon, and if she said she was safe, she believed her. Baby Tiragon, just as nervous as Angel, hid close behind Angel, looking around cautiously.

As they continued into the ravine a tall figure came to view. "There he is." Ali breathed. Before them towered Galaxy Eyes Photon Dragon. Ali stared partly in fear and awe at the purple, bright blue, and red dragon. He was defiantly to be feared and respected. On the rock ledges on either side of them sat the other Photon monster. Photon Cerberus, Photon Leo, Photon Lizard, and all the other monsters of Kaito's deck watched them intently as they passed.

Baby Tiragon's ears went flush with his small body as he trembled in terror. He quickly flew over Angel's shoulder inter her arms, begging for protection. "It's alright Tiragon." Angel whispered to the little thing, although she herself was terrified. They finally stopped and Hope Dragon moved to the side, but protectively placed her tail behind Angel and Baby Tiragon.

"Ahh, Hope Dragon, what do we owe the honor of this visit?" Galaxy Eyes boomed in both a respectful and teasing tone.

"I am not the one who wishes to see you." Hope Dragon answered, motioning to Angel, "She, would like to speak to you."

Galaxy eyes stepped down from his perch and bent down to look at the girl. Angel didn't flinch only stared back at the dragon. "A human capable of entering the Spirit World? What an honor to have in my domain. " Galaxy Eyes seemed happy stepping back, "What may I do for you, my dear?" Galaxy Eyes asked.

Angel stood dumbfounded for a moment before she found her voice. Baby Tiragon leapt from her arms and hid by Hope Dragon as she took a step forward. "Why does Kaito hunt the Number Cards? What is his aim? What good are they to him?"

Angel saw Galaxy Eyes stiffen, realizing she had hit a sensitive topic. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw the other monsters shift around, uncomfortable also.

"He has his reasons." Galaxy Eyes responded.

"What reasons?" Angel pushed, "Two of my friends almost died at his hand, YOUR claw."

Galaxy Eyes, snorted loudly, "Our master is not a bad person. He is being controlled by another. His actions for hunting the Numbers is because of him."

"Who is 'him'?" Angel asked, puzzled.

Galaxy Eyes grumbled lowly before answering, "Dr. Faker. He 'adopted' Kaito and Haruto."

The new names mentioned made Angel cock her head, "First of all, who is Haruto?"

"Haruto is our master's younger brother. He is very sickly. Dr. Faker lied to our master saying that it was the Number monsters making him sick, but that is a lie…"

Angel's face softened, "What do you mean?"

"Haruto has a special power. He can open portals to other worlds." Galaxy Eyes answered.

Angel's eyes widened and her jaw dropped, "What?"

"It's true. Dr. Faker as abused this power and that is why Haruto is so sick. He is too young to open a portal nearly every day." Galaxy Eyes said sadly, hanging his head.

Angel was horrified. What kind of sick twisted man abuse that type of power? "But why? Why does Dr. Faker make Haruto open this portal? Where does it lead?"

"The Astral World."

Angel gasped. Astral's home world. "Why?"

"Dr. Faker has a deep hate for the beings of the Astral World. The garbage collected from the recycling bots is taken to Heartland Tower, where Dr. Faker has Haruto open the portal and dumps the trash into their world." Galaxy Eyes boomed.

Angel couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Haruto is slowly losing his mind because of this madness." Galaxy Eyes said with sorrow, "When the boy has the portal open, you can hear the screams of the beings from the Astral World. He demands more screams and says those screams make him feel better."

"Kaito doesn't know, does he? Otherwise he would have done something." Angel said, trying to retain her composure.

"No. Dr. Faker must be stopped. If not I fear Haruto may…" Galaxy Eyes didn't finish his sentence. And he didn't need to, Angel understood. "You're friend is also in danger."

Angel looked confused at him, "Astral, that spirit that is your friend. If Dr. Faker learns of his existence in your world, he will stop at nothing to capture him, and possible, destroy him." Galaxy Eyes warned.

Angel gasped, her heart twanged. Astral? Killed? She shook her head. No. She wouldn't allow that to happen. This Dr. Faker would have to go through her first before he laid hands on her friends. She looked at Galaxy Eyes, then all of the Photon monsters, "I will save Haruto, and Kaito. No one deserves being stuck with a mad man like Dr. Faker."

Galaxy Eyes nodded his head in approval and the other Photon monster roared and howled. "Thank you, Galaxy Eyes." Angel said, bowing to the Dragon in respect.

"Thank you, and good luck." The dragon answered.

Angel turned to Hope Dragon and Baby Tiragon, "Did you find the answer you wanted?" Hope Dragon asked.

Angel nodded her head, "Yes. But I want to see this with my own eyes. Haruto and his powers."

Hope Dragon nodded her head, "I understand."

Angel scratched Baby Tiragon's chin, "I have to go, Baby Tiragon."

Baby Tiragon looked at her sadly, chirping like he understood. Angel smiled sadly, "I'll come back and visit, kay?

The monster perked up and yelped happily.

"Alright Hope, let's go." Angel said, turning to the dragon. Hope Dragon made another portal appear and the two flew through it. Galaxy Eyes watched them go with heavy eyes, "I pray that for Haruto and Master Kaito's sake she succeeds."

Like phantoms, Angel and Hope Dragon floated, quiet and unseen down the halls of the Heartland Tower. They were merely bystanders now. They could not be seen by the human eye, as the searched the tower for the young boy.

Finally after a brief time of searching, they found the boy. Angel watched in horror as the small boy opened the portal to the Astral world and watched as the recycling bots dropped their payload into the portal. Haruto laughed like a lunatic, wild eyed, and crazed. After the portal closed, he changed. Back to the frail, sickly boy he was.

Angel's heart ached. This wasn't right. She watched Dr. Faker escort Haruto back to his room, acting like he cared. The small boy crawled into his bed and was soon sleeping, quickly taken by exhaustion. Dr. Faker left and Angel just stared at the boy. How could he do this to an innocent child? It wasn't long until Kaito enter his younger brother's room. But Angel saw something different about Kaito then before. Then she realized it. Love. That was why Kaito hunted the Number. His love for his little brother drove him on. His hope that if he found them all he could cure his brother. Angel wanted to cry out to him that she finally understood, but she knew he would hear nothing.

"Now I understand." Angel said to herself. Kaito looked at his brother with a look of pain on his face. He bent down, kissing his brother on the forehead and left, glancing behind him as he walked out the door.

"I have to help them." Angel said. As she blinked she found herself back in her room, Hope Dragon's card in her hand. She sat up, and sighed. She knew what she need to do…

Next Time on Light of the Photon!

Angel-Kaito, we need to talk.

Kaito-What do you mean? Dr. Faker is trying to help my brother!

Angel- If we don't get Haruto away from him, he'll die!

Kaito-I'll make him pay…

Angel-Next Chapter of Light of the Photon. Secret Meeting

Angel-Kaito, you have to trust me!

Author's Note: *faints* Long…chapter… anyway. This is the first time I actually got a second chapter for a story up! Yah! *dances around* Angel has her answers now and she wants to help the Tenjo brothers. Next chapter should be interesting. ^_^ Should be up sometime this weekend!

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