This is the first time that I wrote the author's note. This is the second fanfic that I had posted, I started writing this story for about 2 years ago, and this could explain the difference between the quality and length of words. I understand that the first few chapters were quite bad. Haha, I was still young I guess. But please read this chapter, I had put a lot of effort in this chapter, which took me a month. Please read and review. I seriously need reviews to go on writing. If you had any queries about this fanfic, feel free to question me through an email, message or even the review, and I would reply you as soon as possible.

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A Rainbow Will Emerge After the Rain

The crescent moon was still hanging up brightly on the night sky. Two butterflies flew passed the garden of the Mizuki mansion. Both butterflies were decorating the gardens. Everyone in the mansion was asleep, except for one room which was brightly lit up. An old man was gazing out of the window, staring at the butterflies.

"The white butterfly which represents everlasting freedom, passions and changes that will occur in the future. The amethyst butterfly which displayed sadness and chains that were slowly breaking out through the hands of destiny and fate. Seems that she had decided to interfere as well," said Mizuki Azukiya.

"Things had gotten difficult for us, she's more cunning than that Mistress of the Night," another old man continued.

"That witch of Dimension, Ichihara Yuuko…" their voices disappeared into the night.

The first ray of sunlight shone through the windows, Kai turned his body over as the piercing sunlight was entering his eyes. Struggling with his thoughts about the dream he had, Kai decided to wake up soon after. Slowly, he opened his eyes as he walked towards the new day.


Flashback

Kai was walking through the gardens, a garden that was full of roses and rare species of flowers. Pink Sakura petals were scattering everywhere making the sight in front of him more perfect than ever. As he walked further into the garden, he saw two young children playing among. An amethyst eyed girl and an emerald eyed boy, the girl had the most alluring raven hair that was floating gently along the wind. The young girl was making a garland using the flowers that she had picked. The young boy was reading a book which he was engrossed to. Kai continued watching them as them as he was curious about them.

Suddenly the strength of the wind turned stronger, every minor object was blown away along the wind. However, the young children remained still and calm. Kai could sense that a plunge of energy was nearing them. A tornado of water soon appeared, increasing its speed and strength as it approach them nearer. The water was divided into several attacks and went straight to the children. Kai was stunned, he ran towards them, trying to warn them. But the water covered them, Kai stood there with his mouth wide open, blaming himself for not moving faster. A bolt of energy appeared out in a blink. The water attack was repelled. The young children had a barrier surrounding them.

"Arigato, Amethyst," murmured the young girl. She slowly opened her palm and Kai saw an amethyst jewel which looked similar to his Azure. The jewel was shining brightly in the hands of the girl. The boy came forth.

"Servant of the darkness, power of the wind and night. Your mistress/master summons you, hereby to fulfill the contract between us. AMETHYST/EMERALD RELEASE!" Kai watched as the jewels turned into the magical staffs.

Soon, he felt that he fell into the swirl of darkness. When he woke up, he found himself standing in the same scene of the previous dreams he had. The Mistress of the Night was as usual standing far from him, both of their gazes landed on each other.

"You had just fallen into the world of the past. Remember, Kai, the bitterness always come before you had tasted the sweetness of your life." The Mistress of the Night said with the same look on her face.

"Amethyst reflects the emotions in your heart and drastic changes in the future," Kai looked at the mistress with a confused expression on his face.

"I will be waiting for you…" Kai then returned back into the world of reality.

End of flashback


Kai changed into his uniform and advanced his way towards the dining hall.

"Good morning, grandfather," greeted Kai bowing slightly in respect.

"Good morning, Kai," replied Mizuki Azukiya.

"Kai," Azukiya called out to his grandson.

"Yes, grandpa?" Kai answered. Kai was still daydreaming as he was snapped back to reality.

"Beware of your surroundings," Kai did not understand

Kai and Azukiya walked to the hallway. The others were already sitting accordingly, throughout that time the world was dimmed with silence.

Kai arrived in his class. As usual, he saw Akito and Ayaski sitting close to each other, while Ayashi was reading her novel. He walked passed Ayashi greeted her before he returned back to his seat.

"Class, it was soon the summer vacation," as soon as the homeroom teacher, Mr Tenaka announced the soon arrival of the vacation, the class was excited. Sounds of murmuring could be heard everywhere.

"As usual, our school would be organizing a summer trial camp." The summer camp which was organized by Seijou Academy was interesting. It was host annually, the camp will most likely be held in the summer house, which was located near the beach.

"Please fill in the consent form and hand in to me by tomorrow." Mr Tenaka commanded. Kai was as excited as the rest of them, Ayashi was still on her seat in deep thoughts.

The bell soon rang, "Class dismissed," Mr Tenaka then left the classroom leaving the students in it, each mind filled with different excitements.

Kai proceeded towards Ayashi who was packing her bag. "Ayashi, would you like to join us for some deserts?" Ayashi turned her head.

"No, I have some matters to attend to. I apologized for being unable to accept your offer," she declined his offer. Kai gave Ayashi a simple smile, indicating that it was fine. He walked towards the entrance along with Ayaski, with Akito and Ayashi left behind.

"Whatever you are planning, please remember my words," Akito threatened. "Akito…" a voice which was recognized to be Ayaski shouted out. Akito then left the classroom without a word.

Ayashi was alone. She gave a smirk to herself. She left the classroom. She walked along the pathway in the city, passing by various locations. She soon arrived in front of a small and elegant looking shop house, which could not be seen by a normal human. She passed through a dimension which was created by the fence. She arrived in front of the doorstep. She pushed the door and a sight of a young man in his school uniform. The young man looked at her and seems to be dumbfounded. She squinted her eyes slightly as she noticed the strange aura that was surrounding him. A matured looking woman soon entered the scene, she had long silky raven hair, beautiful butterfly ornaments was tied to secure her hair, a few strands of her hair was left by the side, she was wearing a pair of jeans with a black top, a butterfly accessory was pinned on the top right corner of her top making it looked more elegant. The woman looked at Ayashi.

"Ayashi-chan…." The woman then pounced onto her along with her black familiar. Ayashi was gasping for breath, "Yuuko-san…" Ayashi addressed her.

Yuuko let go of her and gave her a weak smile. "Welcome to my home, Ayashi." Yuuko led her into a room which was cozy looking.

"Watanuki…" Yuuko called out. The young man from earlier on entered the room.

"Prepare some sake for us," Watanuki left the room. Ayashi continued staring at the spot which Watanuki was standing earlier on. Yuuko knew that Ayashi was confused.

"Watanuki Kimihiro," she said.

"His presence was impossible," Ayashi murmured.

"What favor do you need me for?" Yuuko asked. Ayashi switched her gaze to her.

"Our summer camp is coming up," said Ayashi as she took a sip of her green tea.

"And?" Yuuko asked.

"I would need your help," Watanuki arrived in the room with some homemade snacks and a bottle of sake that Yuuko had requested.

"I will be leaving," Ayashi walked towards the entrance and Watanuki was sending her off. He walked slowly and silently behind her.

"You are not normal right?" Ayashi turned back. It was clear to her that he had doubts in his mind.

"So you sense it?" Ayashi said.

"Your aura is different." Watanuki followed Ayashi and continued his pace.

"Your presence is nearly impossible in this world, beware of your surroundings." Ayashi had left. Watanuki walked back to the room in deep thoughts. Yuuko was enjoying her sake.

"She is not normal?" Yuuko looked up. "Her aura is different. She is a demon?"

"No, she is certainly not a demon but neither is she a human." Yuuko finished her cup of sake and poured more into it.

"Then what she is?" Watanuki was curious.

"She is born to die," Watanuki's eyes widen. "The ruler of the night, Higurashi Ayashi," Yuuko closed her eyes and continued her speech, Watanuki stand at there listening patiently to her.

"The controller of the wind, 'Amethyst' of the Five force." With that Yuuko ended her speech and proceeded out of the room

Ayashi returned to her mansion, she entered and the sight of Moonstone greeted her. "Aya-chan!" Moonstone then pounced onto her mistress and Ayashi patted her. Ayashi proceeded into her room; she placed her bag on her wooden chair, and lay on her bed. She closed her eyes as darkness greeted her view, she was tired. Moonstone came into her room; she jumped onto Ayashi's bed and stared at her. Yes, she knew that something was wrong with her mistress. As the night arrived, Ayashi awaken from her peaceful slumber. She turned her body and saw Moonstone lying next to her.

It has been a long time since she would allow herself to relax. Every day was like a war to her, with the enemies that were pursuing her, Mizuki Azukiya trying to track on her identity. Lastly, her family, the only people that she regarded as her kin, people that should be her allies. Ever since she was abandoned by her family, Ichihara Yuuko took her in. Akito, Yuuko and Moonstone were the only ones that regarded her as a human, not as a tool or object that would bestow misfortune. The 'family' that she called was helping the council to hunt her down. No matter how strong she was, she understood that she would collapse one day. Since when was the last time she smiled, she was always putting on a stoic mask letting the others to misunderstand that she was cunning and ruthless. Her only goal was to end the game once and for all.

Moonstone stirred in her sleep, she woke up, noticing that Ayashi was gone. Moonstone got up and proceeded to the main hall. The entire mansion was dark and silent, not like any others which were full of laughter and warmth. But she was used to it; she always wanted Ayashi to smile. She finally reached her destination; Ayashi was sitting on the couch with her arm supporting her head. She was looking into the magical ring,

"Aya-chan…" Moonstone called out. She turned around and Moonstone hopped onto her lap. As she looked into the ring, she saw a group of mages which she recognizes one of them was Mizuki Azukiya and some of the others which was familiar to her. Ayashi's amethyst eyes were dull. She gazed into the ring.

"The Five Force Knights had made their appearance, we as protectors of the magical realm should start making precautions…" Mizuki Azukiya said with authority. The others agreed as another started making his speech.

"The five force knights were highly dangerous, they hold unlimited amount of powers which had exceeded our range. The bond of life and death, the start of all misfortune."

"The one that we should eliminate was the Dark Master, the control of all powers. The Dark Master had been missing for years."

Suddenly a man stood up, he looked similar to Ayashi, "I suggested that the first one that we should destroy was Higurashi Ayashi, the mistress of the night. She was the highest ranking of the knights. If we succeeded the rest of them would be free from the curse."

"Tsuyoshi, will you bear to do it? She was your daughter!" one of the councilors stood up to Higurashi Tsuyoshi.

"She was not my daughter! She was nothing but a tool, a worthless one. She isn't even fit to be in this world! She only brought shame to our clan." Tsuyoshi answered in an angry tone, his voice quivered. Moonstone turned to face Ayashi only to see that her eyes were void nothing in it, her fists were tightly quenched venting out the emotions that were exploding in her. Only Moonstone knew that her soul was shattered to pieces.

"Moonie-chan, I am tired," Moonstone hopped to the ground Ayashi stood up and walked her way back to the room. Moonstone watched as her mistress's figure disappeared into the darkness.

Ayashi entered her room, she walked towards her window, the moon was shining brightly, stars were flickering, it was a wonderful night for everyone but not her. She was broken like before; her soul was shattered into pieces. She was a thorn in the eyes of others. She did not understood, if her parents hated her so much, why would she even be given a chance to live? She had wondered before, would all be better if she was just a normal average girl? Living the life of normal beings, being cared and love by the others. Sometimes she wished that she was not some knight that was cursed. Not someone that were hated by everyone including her family. She wanted someone to rely on, someone who would bring her comfort, and make her laugh or smile. She hated being so lonely.

The sun had rise in replacement of lady Moon. Mizuki Kai, as usual, was not awake. "Ring, ring …" the sound of the alarm went by slowly Kai reached up for the alarm clock. He had a weird dream the day before. A dream of a lonely amethyst eyed lady. She was so lonely and sad. Mizuki Kai only saw her staring in the night sky searching answers for her uncertain questions. Surprisingly, Kai couldn't stop himself thinking of that lady. She seems so familiar to him.

Kai reached the school, and entered his class only to see that Ayashi was sleeping on her table. Tiredness could be seen on her face. He patted her lightly. Slowly, her eyes opened. "Kai?" she frowned. "Good morning," he said he returned to his seat.

Ayashi was restless for the rest of the day. It was not usual, Kai was worried about her. Unknown to him, Akito who was sitting behind was equally worried as well. The school had ended for the day. Ayashi proceeded to her mansion, as she reached the gate, she stopped.

"I know that you are here, come out Akito," Akito appeared from the back. Akito and Ayashi entered the mansion. They entered the room Moonstone pounced onto her.

"Aya-chan, you're back." Moonstone tilted her head up and realized that Akito was here as well. "Eh, Akito?" Akito glared at her.

"You seemed to be restless," Akito started the conversation.

"I had had not enough sleep," Ayashi replied.

"The council is now after me. They had realized.""

Ayashi left the room, leaving Akito behind in his own thoughts.

Moonstone entered the room, "Akito," Moonstone called out to him.

"Protect Aya-chan," Moonstone pleaded Akito. "Higurashi Tsuyoshi is after her life," Moonstone continued, Akito's emerald eyes widen. 'Higurashi Tsuyoshi… Isn't him Ayashi's birth father?' Akito wondered himself.

Akito walked home along with the darkness of the night, his mind was swirling with his thoughts. 'Why Higurashi Tsuyoshi was after Ayashi's life?' It was a puzzle that couldn't be solved, he simply could not understand. He then walked through the park, as he wandered deeper he then reached a small villa, a crescent moon was visible in his sight. He then remembered, 'The villa where Ayashi and I first met.' Pain and agony had filled her mind, just like the same, Ayashi was just like a complete mystery. 'Why had fate granted her a difficult life?' he would often question himself. He was lonely, he used to be innocent and naïve in the past, but now, he never returned the way he used to be, those childish thoughts of being in his parents' arms, sweet dreams of the future. All dreams and thoughts were crashed on that very particular day when he was revealed to the curse. The curse that had taken away his and Ayashi's childhood.


Flashback

Akito was alone, in the hallway of his mansion. Ayaski was sounded asleep in the room. He stared out of the window- the outside world that he had never been to. He would always wondered for the reason of why had his parents forbidden him to go to the outside. The only place he could find his own entertainment was through his martial arts training and the lessons that were given by his teacher. But it never really bothered him; he would be contented if his parents and Ayaski were beside him.

It was just this day that occurred while he was ten- the day that his life had change entirely. It was morning; as usual Ayaski went for his lessons in the school, while Akito was staying in the mansion receiving trainings and lessons from the teacher. Ayaski would often come home with a huge grin on his face, telling Akito the events that occurred in the day.

Everything went on usually on that day, it was night, their father came home, but he looked furious and sad. Tears and hatred could be clearly seen on his face. Akito and Ayaski went to the door to welcome him. Ayaski hugged his father, but he cruelly pushed him away. Their father-Amamiya Seiji advanced towards Akito and slapped him hard across his cheeks. Akito and Ayaski were stunned; their kind and loving father had just slapped Akito. Tears began to roll down from his eyes mercilessly. His fist was tightly quenched along with the piece of white paper in his palm. Seiji raises his right hand attempting to strike Akito across his cheeks once more, Akito shut his eyes waiting for the pain to come, but surprisingly it did not. He then open his eyes slowly, he saw a few men in black were holding on his father.

"It was because of you. You are the one who caused Keiko's death. She would not have died if it wasn't for you, Amamiya Akito, the cursed one!" Seiji shouted those hurtful words mercilessly at Akito. Akito stared at his father in disbelief, his mother had died! He could not accept the fact; the mother who was always so cheerful had died due to him. Seiji calmed down a little and threw the piece of paper onto the ground. Akito bend down and picked it up. He could immediately tell that those were his mother's handwriting.

'Dear Seiji,

I'm really sorry; I simply could not take it anymore. For putting up an act in front of Akito was simply a torture for me, I had really tried on setting up a scene of a perfect scene of a happy family in front of the cursed child I had given birth to. I felt deeply sorry, for bringing shame to the clan. I had found my own happiness after I had given birth to Ayaski. Perhaps everything would be better without Akito. Smiling in front of Akito and telling him how much I loved him was just a pain. It was about the time to end the act. Take care of Ayaski.

Forever goodbye,

Keiko'

Akito trembled as he read the letter, his world started to fall apart. Akito felt the pain and bitterness that were piercing through his heart. 'Everything was just an act.' Akito thought to himself. Ayaski was afraid. Akito emerald eyes turned into a dark void, with no feelings in it.

"Take him away, the cursed child, the start of all misfortune!" Seiji said in and angered tone. The men then escorted Akito and Ayaski away. That was the last time they ever returned to their home.

"Akito-sama please follow us," Akito's mind was now swirling into the depth of darkness. He had no idea of anything. Ayaski's hands were in his grasp, holding on tightly. He was escorted into the car with those men accompanying him.

Moments later, the car halted in front of an old mansion. A complicated symbol was engraved on the door. The door was pushed open. A sight of many humans greeted him. They directed him to the front, where he saw a group of men and women who seem to be high ranking sitting together. "I have brought him here, Amamiya Akito as you had requested Old master Azukiya."

Mizuki Azukiya walked and stopped his steps in front of Akito. He tilted Akito's head slightly to the side. He chuckled, "Nice to meet you, the 'Emerald' Amamiya Akito. I am Mizuki Azukiya, the head of the Mizuki clan." Azukiya formally introduced himself to Akito with pride and honor. He switched his view slightly, noticing that Ayaski was trembling. "I take that he's your sibling, Amamiya Ayaski."

Azukiya then walked away, leaving Akito and Ayaski alone in the midst of the room. "Oni-chan, I want to go home." Ayaski tugged Akito's shirt. Akito could tell that he was afraid. Mizuki Azukiya later returned to them with a raven- haired woman behind him.

The raven-haired woman proceeded to him and gave him a light smile. "I'm Ichihara Yuuko," Akito knew that Yuuko was extremely powerful through her aura. Akito stared at her, "Akito, Yuuko-san will now became your training adviser, and you will be in her custody." Akito was speechless.

"Hi, are you Ayaski? I'm Ichihara Yuuko." Yuuko switched her gaze to the young boy.

"I'm Ayaski, nice to meet you Yuuko-san." Yuuko reached out her hand waiting for Ayaski to shake it. She smiled at him. Akito and Ayaski tagged along with Yuuko for the rest of the night.

The ball ended at around midnight. Yuuko led them to her home. "Yuuko-san are you the legendary witch of dimension?" Akito asked. He had knowledge of a book since he spent most of his time in his family library.

Yuuko stopped her pace; she turned around to face Akito. "Did you sense it?" Yuuko asked as her lips twitched up slightly to form a smile.

Akito shook his head, "I read it," Akito explained, although he knew that the answer could be deciphered through her aura.

"Oh…" Yuuko then continued her pace on walking down the streets. On the other hand, Akito focused his concentration on his surroundings. A full moon was hanged in the sparkling night sky. However, the wind was howling strongly. Something was wrong; Akito sensed it, while Yuuko was still walking calmly. Just then, the moon was covered with a dark figure.

Yuuko stopped and stared at the moon, the time stopped. Akito used his hands to cover the emerald jewel which was now shining brightly, "Servant of the darkness, power of the wind and night. Your master, Akito summons you, hereby to fulfill the contract between us. EMERALD RELEASE!" an emerald staff appeared. While a magical ring surrounded Yuuko, Ayaski was standing by Yuuko's side. The dark figure advanced towards Akito; however Akito had a strange feeling about this. "Dance of the Fire." Akito sent a spell towards the dark figure; it had no effect on him. With a wave of hand, Akito felt his powers were being absorbed to the dark figure, and he fainted. Akito landed on Yuuko's arms. "Oni-san!" Ayaski screamed, he shook Akito but there were no response from him. "Ayaski, Akito is fine, he's just tired, let him have a rest." Yuuko assured Ayaski with a smile. Yuuko walked out of the ring and set up a barrier to protect the children.

"Leave the children out of this!" Yuuko screamed at the dark figure.

"You have nothing to do with this witch, just mind your own business."The dark figure replied, as he approached Yuuko, sending more vicious attacks.

"I won't let you have them!" Yuuko exclaimed.

"Swirling Maze of the Water!" someone interrupted the battle. Upon seeing the attack, the dark master retreated.

"As long as you don't have the leader, I am still in the upper hand." With that, the dark master disappeared in the darkness. Yuuko turned around, only to see Mizuki Azukiya.

"Thanks for lending me a hand, Mizuki-san." Said Yuuko, she was grateful.

"Take care of the kids and train them well, the future will be in their hands." Mizuki Azukiya told Yuuko.

"Yuuko-san," Mizuki Azukiya recalled something and stopped. Yuuko looked at Azukiya.

"Take note of the presence of the leader, we couldn't afford to have the dark master to capture her." Azukiya then continued his paced in disappeared in front the eyes of Yuuko's.

The leader, Yuuko remembered. The leader of the knights, the 'Amethyst', the most powerful of all, she won't disregard the leader's presence. The future will be in danger, once the leader's identity is made known. Yuuko turned to Akito and Ayaski. She lowered down the barrier. Yuuko hugged Ayaski, "Sorry…" Ayaski had no idea on Yuuko's words.

Yuuko then patted Akito's head, he was still unconscious. She chanted a spell and they soon arrived in front of a small and elegant house. A huge sakura tree was planted in front of it making it looked more beautiful. Ayaski stared at it in wonder. They came into the house. It looked cozy; antique could be found in any corner of the room. Yuuko brought Akito into the room and laid him on the bed. "Ayaski, accompany your brother. You two will be sleeping in here from now on. Call me if anything happens to Akito." Yuuko patted Ayaski's head giving him some comfort. Ayaski closed his eyes slowly to let the sleep to take over his consciousness.

It was in the early morning, Akito slowly opened his eyes. He noticed that his surroundings were different, he turned his body slightly and Ayaski was sleeping beside him soundly. He walked out of the room silently, trying not to create any sound as it will awake Ayaski. He walked across the pathway which directed him to the main hall. The sight of a ruby-eyed woman, with long silky raven hair, and long and slender figure, in a black kimono embroidered with butterflies greeted him. He pondered over his memories, trying to recall the identity of this particular woman. He then remembered that she was Ichihara Yuuko, the Witch of Dimension. Yuuko had sensed Akito's presence.

"Ohayo Akito-kun," she then turned over to face Akito.

"Ohayo Yuuko-san," she placed her hand on the seat next to her, asking Akito to sit on.

Akito sat down, "Yuuko-san who was the dark figure that appear the day before?" Akito asked. He wanted to know more about him, that person is a wielder of a great amount of power, and was extremely powerful. Yuuko frowned and stared into the morning sky.

"He's the dark master," Yuuko answered. "The controller of Five Force Knights, he was highly dangerous. I suggest for you not to go near him." Akito was now dumbfounded. He could not understand why the dark master had attacked him.

"Akito do you know your real identity?" Yuuko asked, she was certain that the Amamiya clan had not revealed the secret to him. Akito shook his head.

"Do you know the origin of this jewel then?" Yuuko knew that she would have to explain the whole legend to Akito.

"Generations ago, the magical realm was still at peace. Kurata Ayaka, the only daughter and heir of the Kurata clan, along with Higurashi Isuzu, Mizuki Matsuya, Nakuru Kaguya and Amamiya Nadeshiko they had created a whole new force of magic. It was named the Five Force, which consisted of the basic five colored force, 'Amethyst', 'Azure', 'Emerald', 'Ruby' and 'Topaz', and the basic five nature elements, 'Wind', 'Fire', 'Thunder', 'Lightning' and 'Rain'." Yuuko explained and Akito nodded his head.

"Higurashi Isuzu and Mizuki Matsuya were actually lovers, but the Mizuki clan had opposed their love and insisted Matsuya-sama on marrying the daughter of the Hojo clan. Matsuya-sama had strongly disagreed it at first, but he soon found out that the Hojo clan had threatened them with dark vital information of the Mizukis. Out of no choice, Matsuya-sama agreed. But he never knew that Isuzu-sama would hate him. On the day of the wedding, Isuzu-sama showed up and demanded Matsuya-sama to leave with her. But Matsuya-sama refused, Isuzu-sama was sad, refusing to believe the truth. Isuzu-sama and Matsuya-sama later then fought to their death. A curse was placed on the Higurashi and Mizuki clan to bind their hatred towards each other forever."

"After their death, the five force started to fall apart. All of them eventually died a wrongful death. The dark master then invaded the forces and took control of them. He held the combined power of the Five Force Knights. It was said that a Five Force Knight would bestow misfortune to their families and surroundings. It was said that their soul was stored in a jewel, 'Amethyst' for the Higurashi, 'Azure' for the Mizuki, 'Emerald' for the Amamiya, 'Ruby' for the Nakuru and 'Topaz' for the Kurata. The jewels were passed down to the generations of the Five Force Knights" Yuuko finished the story. Akito sat there patiently listening to it; he still had no idea on how the story had involved him.

Yuuko tilted her head slightly and noticed Akito was still figuring on the story she had told him. Yuuko took a sip of her green tea.

"Akito tell me, do you know Amamiya Nadeshiko?" Akito then recalled that Amamiya Nadeshiko the ancestor of the Amamiya clan.

"You are the descendant of Amamiya Nadeshiko, the 'Emerald' knight of the Five Force." Akito stared at Yuuko with his eyes wide open. His hands clasped the emerald jewel. His mind was now in a confused state.

"So the dark master is here to capture me?" Akito asked he was starting to agree with some of the facts.

"Yes," Yuuko closed her eyes.

"We couldn't let the leader to land into the hands of the dark master." She then sighed. She had been searching for the leader for quite a while, and yet there were no news of her.

"Ohayo oni-san."Ayaski entered the main hall, struggling to keep his eyes opened.

Akito turned, "Ohayo, Ayaski," he greeted. "Akito," Yuuko called out to him, she then pass a parcel to him. Akito did not hesitate to unwrap it. He only found that a set of uniform which was the same as his brother's lying in it. Akito stared at it with his eyes wide opened.

"Yuuko-san?" Akito did not know why Yuuko had given him a uniform when he's not studying in a school; he was always home-tutored.

"Tomorrow onwards you would be studying in Tomoeda Elementary." 'The same school as Ayaski?' he thought. A smile graces on his cold and expressionless face, he had finally regained his freedom.

"Oni-san is studying with me tomorrow?" Ayaski asked Yuuko, he was happy that his brother was able to attend the same school as him.

Time flew passed; Akito woke up early as he did not want to be late during his first day in school. He changed his clothes, and went to the hallway. Yuuko was standing at there waiting for him.

"Akito-kun, ohayo," said Yuuko with her usual smile on her face.

"Ohayo, Yuuko-san." Akito greeted back.

"Ne, Akito-kun are you afraid?" Yuuko thought that Akito might be nervous; after all it was the first time that he had been to the outside world. Akito shook his head.

"You will be meeting a lot of new friends; some of them are from the magical family as well." A new start is about to begin, the sun rises and Ayaski came into the hallway looking flustered.

"Oni-san, we are going to be late!" Ayaski exclaimed. He was jumping around the house.

"Sayonara, Yuuko-san" Ayaski dragged Akito away, fearing that they would be late.

"Have a safe journey," Yuuko said while waving her hand.

"Ohayo," the homeroom teacher entered the class. Ayaski sat in his seat patiently, waiting for the teacher to announce the new presence of his brother.

"Ohayo, Takamachi-sensei." Everybody sat down.

"Today, we would be having a new boy joining us." The homeroom teacher, Takamachi Nanoha, shoved the door opened, and Akito entered.

"He's Amamiya Akito; let's hope that everyone would get along with him." Akito stood next to Nanoha, he could feel magical presence everywhere in the corner of the class, and even the homeroom teacher was a powerful mage. 'This will be interesting' Akito thought.

Akito bowed down, "I'm Amamiya Akito, nice to meet you." He introduced himself.

"Hmm… Since he was Ayaski-san's brother… Alright, I've decided, Akito-san you would be sitting next to Mizuki Kai-san for the time being. Kai-san, would you please raise your hand, so I would know where you are." An azure-eyed boy stood up. Akito could sense huge magical aura radiating from him. Akito walked towards him.

"Akito-san, nice to meet you. I'm Mizuki Kai; feel free to ask me anything." Akito took a glance at him. 'Mizuki…' he remembered the legend of the Five Force Knight that Yuuko had told him.

The lesson went on as usual. Akito noticed that other than the homeroom teacher-Takamachi Nanoha, mathematics teacher-Mizuki Kaho and the physical education teacher-Testarossa Fate, others were normal. The bell rang and students went for their recesses. Only a few of them were still in the class, an emerald-eyed girl, amber-eyed boy and an amethyst-eyed girl.

They walked towards him, "Are you Amamiya Akito as in the 'Emerald' of the Five Force?" the emerald-eyed girl asked.

"Yes," Akito answered. The girl then bowed down along with the amber-eyed boy and amethyst- eyed girl.

"Akito-sama, nice to meet you, I'm Kinomoto Sakura, and they are Syaoran Li and Daidouji Tomoyo respectively." Said Sakura as she pointed on the amber-eyed boy and amethyst eyed-girl.

"Pleased to be at your service, Akito-sama." Syaoran bowed down to him. (A/N: I had added the Cardcaptor Sakura characters into the story. Just to add that the Five Force Knights are just like pure-blooded vampires in Vampire Knight, they had the power of making the lower-classes of mages to obey their words. Without Ayashi, Akito was considered as the most powerful knight for the time being. The council which was mentioned in earlier was just like Vampire Hunters, they were hunting down for Ayashi. Pretend that Tomoyo was a mage as well in this story.)

Akito had read about them in the book. The Kinomotos, Lis and Daidoujis were magical families in the realm. They went to the recesses together. Days went on; Akito had grown fond of lessons in school.

One day, he returned to Yuuko's shop along with Ayaski as usual. Instead of her usual cheery self, Yuuko was frowning. Akito knew that something had happened, Ayaski went towards Yuuko.

"Yuuko-san…" Ayaski held on Yuuko's arms, Yuuko patted Ayaski lovingly. Akito came into her view.

Yuuko stood up, "Akito-kun…" Akito tilted his head.

"I've something to tell you… Your father, he had died…" Akito stood rooted to the ground. Why had his father died? Akito could not believe of what he had heard. 'Is it because of me?' he asked himself mentally. Yuuko hugged both of them, Ayaski broke into tears.

"Change… we are going to the cemetery."

Later, they reached their destination. The cemetery was in silence. Akito could see members of the Amamiya family standing in front of two graves, grieving over the death of Seiji and Keiko, their father and mother. Murmurs were heard as they walked down the pathway. Ayaski was still sobbing. Suddenly, Akito felt that he was being pulled back and an acute pain could be felt on his face. A man whom he recognized was his uncle had slapped him.

"Amamiya Akito, you insufferable child! Your parents had died for you, yet you are not shedding a single drop of tear? What kind of child are you? Are you cold blooded?" His uncle, Amamiya Hiten shouted at him. For once, Akito felt that his soul had shattered. His emerald eyes turned into a void. Nothing could be seen in it, more or less his emotions.

Yuuko stood in front of him, "This is none of Akito's business, he's not to blame, and in fact he's the real victim!" Yuuko defended Akito.

"Yuuko-sama we respected you as a great witch, but please mind your own business." Said the elder of the Amamiya clan, Amamiya Kaien. Images of his childhood flashed through his mind. Everything was an act, a show that had ended. He felt utterly disgusted. He fought the urge of running away, from everything. Akito took a look at Yuuko whom was now arguing with the elder. 'At least someone cared for me,' he thought.

As the adults were arguing, Akito ran. He ran as wildly as the wind, untamable and uncontrollable, he felt those emotions that were harboring in him waiting for the time of explosion. Even if he was tired and breathless, he did not stop, he felt the freedom for once in his life.

Yuuko was shocked that Akito had run away, 'Run as far as you could, before you became a chess piece of fate and destiny.' She silently wished. She knew that eventually Akito would be in the hands of the dark ones. She wanted him to achieve the freedom before the overwhelming darkness had overcome him and the rest of the knights.

Akito was now in the midst of nowhere, he did not know where he is. He was now in a park. The brightly lit crescent was reflected in the pond. Greeneries could be seen everywhere. He saw a villa, where the crescent could be visible from that point of view. He entered the villa and realized that he was not alone. A raven-haired girl, about the same age as him. Her knees were brought up to her forehead, resting on it. She was wearing a black Iromuji, with butterflies embroidered on the bottom, her raven hair was scattered around on her shoulders, and he then realized that she was barefooted. As he walked closer, bruises could be seen on her wrists, whipped scars were visible on her arms. Her ankles had scars which shown that she was chained. He wanted to walk away, but somehow he couldn't. There was something about her that attracted him. Instead, he stopped in front of her, and sat next to her quietly.

"Who are you?" was the first question that came into his mind. Finally realized that someone was beside her, she looked up. Akito saw her amethyst eyes that were expressing sadness, loneliness and darkness. She did not answer his question, and merely stared at him. She then turned to look at the night sky. Yes, Akito was certain that her soul was shattered just like his. She was lost, in both heart and soul. Akito could also sense magical aura that was radiating from her. She was not normal; she held great powers, powers that were far stronger than his and even Yuuko's. He was even more curious than ever. She turned around to face him into the eyes.

"I'm Ayashi," she spoke softly. 'Ayashi?' Akito tried to recall. Akito eyes widen a little as he remembered something. 'Could she be… her aura was strong unlike others…' Akito was almost certain of his assumption. The wind started howling disrupting the peaceful night. Akito sensed that a powerful aura was charging towards them in high speed. Akito stood up, activated his emerald jewel. He believed that it was the dark master.

The dark master arrived, "That witch was careless to leave you here, especially HER!" he noticed Ayashi.

"The leader, come here my 'Amethyst'." The dark master was eyeing on Ayashi. Ayashi stood up, along with her dull amethyst eyes, gazing at the dark master.

"Come here, Ayashi…" he called out to her. Akito stood in front of her, in his fighting stance, protecting Ayashi. Ayashi looked at him, and her brows knitted. She stared at the night sky.

"You shall not lay a finger on her," Akito fought the dark master. The only strange thing that he felt was his energy remained intact and was not absorbed by the dark master.

"How dare you set up a shield to protect him?" the dark master practically shouted at Ayashi. Akito murmured thanks to Ayashi but her expression did not change, as void as ever. The wind howled strongly in the dark. The cold wind which was deciphering Ayashi's emotions, swirling freely without control, untamed. Akito was fighting against the dark master, his attacks were vicious, all Akito could do was to block.

Ayashi was standing down there in the villa. Her mind was swirling with thoughts. She did not know why that Akito was fighting for her. She was trained every day; it was the first time that someone had defended her. For once, she felt cared. Her family had abandoned her, she was all alone. Nobody had given her any attention since the day she was born. She looked at Akito, he was about to lose. She felt worried, hoping for someone to save him. While Akito was focusing on fighting, Ayashi sensed another presence nearby. She saw a raven-haired woman entered the scene. She was sure that woman was able to save Akito, only if that she was an ally. Akito looked down, and realized that Yuuko had come. But he did not notice that the dark master had strike.

"AKITO!' Yuuko shouted. The dark master had sent another attack while Akito was not focusing on him. Akito was severely injured. Yuuko stared at him with her eyes wide opened. Unknowingly, Ayashi drew her fan out of her obi.

"Dance of the Dragon!" she sent an attack and wounded the dark master. Akito landed on the ground safely, unconscious. Yuuko was in shocked. 'That girl… She could send out wind attacks, and even wounded the formidable dark master… Could she be?' The dark master was holding on to his chest where Ayashi had wounded him.

"I will have you in my hands sooner or later, my dear girl." With that he disappeared into the darkness.

Ayashi walked towards Akito, Yuuko cuddled Akito in her arms. 'If only I arrived sooner,' she thought mentally. Ayashi looked at Akito. 'He was the first one that defended me.' She frowned.

Ayashi took her fan, and untied the jewel that was tied as an accessory. She took Akito's palm and placed that jewel in the middle of his and hers. She just transferred some energy to him. Yuuko looked at the jewel, 'She was indeed the leader,' the jewel 'Amethyst' was one which a five force knight could have. The wounds at Akito's body started healing. Akito was now in a peaceful slumber.

"Ayashi-sama, I'm Ichihara Yuuko." Ayashi gave a simple nod to Yuuko. Other than Akito, she was the most powerful one. Yuuko then used her transition magic to send them back.

In a blink of an eye they arrived in the main hall of Yuuko's shop house. The lights were lit as Yuuko entered the hallway along with Ayashi and an unconscious Akito. Ayaski came out of the room, looking worried. He was worried about Akito, since in the afternoon.

"Yuuko-san what had happened to oni-san?" Ayaski asked in a flustered tone.

"Akito-kun was fine; Ayashi-nee-san had healed his wounds." Yuuko explained as she got into the room and placed Akito on the bed. Ayaski turned and found out that a raven haired girl was behind. 'She must be Ayashi-nee-san.' He thought.

He turned to face Ayashi, "Arigato, nee-san for healing Akito-nii-san." He then bowed to Ayashi. Ayashi was shocked; no one had ever thanked her. Both of the brothers fell asleep next to each other.

In the midst of the night, Yuuko was having a conversation with Ayashi. "Ayashi-sama, why are you alone in the park?" Yuuko started questioning her.

"Izayoi-sama, otou-san and okaa-san abandon me." Yuuko was shocked; no one ever dared to abandon a knight, especially a prestigious family such as the Higurashi.

"They said that I will bring misfortune to them. Izayoi-sama said that I did not train hard enough." Yuuko sympathizes Ayashi.

"Ayashi-sama then you are welcome to stay with me, along with Akito." Ayashi was bewildered; no one talked to her in ten years of her life. More particularly, to stay with them under the same roof. When she was three, she was being locked in a dark room on the name of being quarantined. She had experienced darkness and loneliness. The silence in the room was enough to drive one crazy. Her grandmother would visit her every day, conducting trainings and gave her harsh remarks and punishment. She was always striving for her best, waiting for someone to accept her. Yuuko patted Ayashi's head as a sign of comfort. Ayashi leaned against her, as her new life awaits her.

"Ayashi!" Akito exclaimed. He had a dream of Ayashi being abducted by the dark master. He then realized that he was in Yuuko's shop house. He went out of the room, walking towards the main hall. Yuuko was standing at there as usual, with her raven hair on loose. She was wearing white shorts along with a black top, which was not as gothic as usual.

"Yuuko-san, where is she?" Akito asked. He wanted to know more about Ayashi, the girl with those sad amethyst eyes. He wanted to know more about her.

"She's here," Ayashi appeared in the main hall. Instead of the kimono she was wearing, she was now in a white skirt, a long-sleeved black top, along with a long beaded necklace and a pair of black boots. She was more beautiful in this way. Akito noticed that she was pale in complexion as if she was not exposed to the Sun for a long time.

"Ayashi-sama, ohayo." Greeted Yuuko, Akito noticed that Yuuko had greeted her with honorifics, he decided to do that as well, after all she was his alpha.

"Ayashi-sama," he greeted.

Ayashi walked towards them, "Ohayo, Yuuko-san, Akito-san." she greeted. "Akito-san, arigato for saving me the day before." She said shyly.

"You're welcome." Akito said. Her eyes were expressions which Akito couldn't foresee. Sadness, darkness, loneliness, hatred….were some that he could describe, and the amethyst eyes of hers were deep and dark just like a void.

"Ayashi-sama, you would be attending school just like Akito-kun," Yuuko said while they were in the midst of breakfast.

"Yuuko-san, drop off the honorifics, please, just Ayashi… Call me that will do, I would be grateful enough if you would call me by my given name."Ayashi begged Yuuko; she did not want to be treated as abnormal. She was even grateful if they would call her by her name. She wondered since when was the last time her name was called. In the Higurashi household, she was usually called, as a bitch, wench, cursed… Her name was never heard from her parents or family.

"Fine, Ayashi-chan," Yuuko said, she understood that Ayashi had gone through a lot for her age; she had experience misery and hatred in her years of living.

"Ne, Ayashi-chan you would be attending school as I had just said. If you have any queries feel free to ask me, Akito and Ayaski."

After breakfast, Ayashi took a walk in the small open-air area. A pink petal fell into her grasp, she eyed at it curiously, Akito appeared from the back, "It's a sakura, and they will usually bloom during spring." Akito explained.

"It's beautiful," it's the first time Ayashi had ever touched a sakura, so beautiful, soft and fragile. Akito stared at Ayashi, she was beautiful, and no words could describe her beauty.

"Ayashi," he called out to her.

"I was born in the spring. My parents named me, Ling-zi as you would call it in kanji…" She stopped a little; she stared into the morning sky, fresh and free. Unlike the night, when you would feel loneliness and trapped.

"I control the element of the wind… I take it that you could guess it from my name." Ayashi turned to face Akito, from her face Akito could see gentleness and sadness.

"Memoirs of the wind?" Akito asked.

"That's the hidden meaning of my name, the wind which was already dead in the eyes of others." She looked down. Wind, the symbolism of freedom, 'But was dead in the eyes of others.' Akito thought. A girl whose existence is forgotten…

"Ayashi…"Ayashi focused her gaze on Akito.

"I'll protect you from now on." Said Akito. Within his emerald eyes, Ayashi could not detect lies within his aura or scent. Ayashi's amethyst eyes widen.

Time had flown passed, the weekend was over. Takamachi Nanoha walked in the class.

"Ohayo, sensei." Everybody settled down. Akito and Ayaski sat down, waiting for Ayashi to join them. It will sure cause uproar, for a beauty to join their class.

"It seems that our elementary had a good reputation for two transfer students to join us, ne?" Takamachi Nanoha said as she took her chalk and proceeded to the blackboard.

"Come in," Ayashi shoved the door and appeared in the class. The males in the class were shocked, Ayashi was now wearing the school uniform, and her hair was hanged loosely on her shoulders.

"She's Higurashi Ayashi-san," Ayashi looked at Nanoha. Nanoha gave her a nod asking her to continue.

"I'm Ayashi, please to meet you." Ayashi then bowed down.

"Hmm… Since both Higurashi-san and Amamiya-san were both transferred in by Ichihara Yuuko-san, you two will sit beside each other. Amamiya-san would you please shift to the back?" Ayashi proceeded towards Akito. Lesson went on, Akito was surprised that even though Ayashi had missed most of the lessons she was able to understand it. The bell rang; the long awaited recess soon arrived.

But this time, other than Kinomoto Sakura, Li Syaoran and Daidouji Tomoyo, more of the others stayed behind. "Welcome back, Ayashi-sama." Li Syaoran took her hand and placed a light kiss on it.

"Yuuko-san was certainly clever, to even find Akito-sama was hard enough, now even Ayashi-sama was under her custody." The door was opened, the figures of Mizuki Kaho, Takamachi Nanoha and Testarossa Fate. It was certainly a rare occasion for all mages to gather.

The night arrived; it was certainly an interesting day for Ayashi and Akito. But it was only a moment of time before the peace was interrupted by the storm.

End of Flashback


Ayashi was now sitting in the couch which was near the fireplace. Just like Akito, she was recalling the past they had shared. Life certainly had been hard for her. Especially since the day that the council was after her, they had betrayed the Five Force Knights; they were now surviving with the help of Yuuko. Just like the council, the dark master was after them as well, as he desired their powers. She wondered how was the life of Nakuru Akizuki and Kurata Yuki, since she had not seen them for a long time. She closed her eyes, as slumber overcomes her conscious.

Morning arrived; Kai was having a race against the time as usual. Today, was the day of the summer camp, he couldn't be late.

Kai ran throughout in the pathway, he finally reached the class and was panting hard. "I'm not late." He heaved a sigh of relief. "Mizuki-san if you are a step behind me, you would be considered late then."Mr. Tenaka appeared behind Kai.

They boarded the bus, laughter and excitement could be heard and seen on the faces. Kai was sitting with Ayaski and Akito and Ayashi was alone as usual. Ayashi was sleeping peacefully, while Akito was reading. Akito was worried for Ayashi. It was unusual to see Ayashi being that restless. He went to Ayashi, he shook her lightly on her arms, and she opened her eyes.

"Ayashi, what happened to you?" Akito asked with concern.

"Never mind, I am just tired." Ayashi assured Akito before she returned to her sleep. 'I'll have to consult Yuuko-san for this,' he thought, Ayashi was not telling the truth, there's more to meet the eye.

Ayashi closed her eyes once more, she did not know why; recently her energy was being consumed easily. She was tired; she had been under a lot of stress. She closed her eyes once more, waiting for her energy to come back.

Kai was sitting at the back, interacting with the others. He turned his head slightly, and saw Ayashi closing her eyes, 'What had happened to her?' he asked himself. Ayashi had always been energetic, he never seen her once in this state as before. He was worried, however, all he could do was to see her afar…

After a few hours they finally reached the campsite, the summer house. The scenery was really beautiful. The calming seawater, the limitless sky and the wind of freedom. Mr. Tenaka instructed his students to place their belongings in the house before the gathering. As they entered the house, a grand sight greeted them. The architecture was nearly flawless. It was elegant and beautiful. Most of the girls chose the sleep in the same room, while Ayashi, being an ice queen, occupied a room for her own.

"Everyone, please gather around," ordered Mr Tenaka. No longer were they in their uniform; Ayashi was wearing her usual clothes, a black long sleeved top and a plain white skirt, simple and beautiful. After a simple briefing, they were off to do their own activities. Kai, Akito and Ayaski chose to return to the house. While Ayashi wandered off alone in her thoughts.

She walked through the beach, suddenly she stopped, "Akizuki, Yuki, would you please stop following me," Ayashi then turned around.

A blond and black haired girl soon appeared from the dark, "Gomenasai, Ayashi-san," said Akizuki, "Aya-nee-san!" the black haired girl run towards Ayashi and hugged her waist, Ayashi patted her head.

"Yuki-chan," said Ayashi as her eyes turned warmer.

Kurata Yuki, the descendant of Kurata Ayaka. Yuki's parents were dead in a mysterious accident. Yuki had grown attached towards Ayashi since young. She regarded Ayashi as an older sibling. Yuki would do anything just to make Ayashi smile. Nakuru Akizuki, the descendant of Nakuru Kaguya. Akizuki lose both of her parents in a car accident. Unlike Yuki, she was more stable and mature. She respected Ayashi as a superior; Akizuki was kind but somehow persistent.

"Aya-nee-san, what are you doing?" Yuki asked with an innocent look on her face. Ayashi turned and gave her a light smile.

"Finding a place to view the show," Ayashi replied. She looked at the sky, the sunny sky, with a bright sun hanging in the midst of the sky. Unlike the moon which gave out a light and faint glow, the sunrays are piercing and bright. Just like an eternal flame, which lit up wishes and hopes. Truly, she did not belong on the bright side. The truth is that, her heart had died along with her feelings on that day when she was abandoned. She was quarantined in the small dark room since she was three. Seven years, she had spent most of her life alone in the darkness, those days when she was utterly restricted. Those days of darkness… She would never forget that experience. She had placed a stoic mask on her face to mask her feelings.

After she regained her freedom, she walked aimlessly down the street. She had always wanted her freedom, but now she had it, she did not know what to do. What was that she really wanted? She did not know. Down the streets of darkness, loneliness and silence, she was dressed in a black iromuji; her raven hair hanging over her shoulders, all she had was a fan and her jewel in her obi. She was trained in martial arts since young. She soon arrived at the villa, where the perfect view of the moon could be seen. She liked the night, really loved it, the sight of the stars and moon in the sky. She looked at the moon, searching for answers for her uncertain questions.


Flashback

She brought her legs and rested against it. A brown haired boy entered the scene. He had a same aura that surrounded her. She chose to ignore it. She was certain that the boy was curious of her. The boy then sat himself next to her.

"Who are you?" He first started. But Ayashi kept her lips tightly sealed. She knew that he was a knight ranking mage through his scent and aura. She would not answer any question of his. Her eyes shot opened as she sense that a powerful figure was coming towards them in a fast speed.

She looked at that boy as she watched him transformed his emerald jewel into a staff. He was now in his fighting stance. Ayashi did not know what he was trying to do. 'Was he trying to protect me?' she questioned herself mentally. She had the capability to protect herself. A dark figure appeared in front of them.

"That witch was careless to leave you here, especially HER!" the dark figure explained. Ayashi felt anxious for him. Akito charged himself against the dark figure. His attacks were strong but the figure was even stronger. Ayashi took note of the magical current of the figure. She closed her eyes to focus. A mystic shield in front of the boy, trying to protect him from harm.

"How dare you set up a shield to protect him?" Cursed the dark figure. The boy murmured thanks to her. 'Why is he defending me?' thought Ayashi. In the midst of her thoughts, a raven haired woman entered the scene. Ayashi could sense that she was incredibly powerful. Only she could save that boy, which was what she was certain. But what if she was an enemy? Ayashi did not know what to do for a moment. The boy was distracted, as he noticed of the raven haired woman. The dark figure sent a vicious attack to the boy. The boy could not withstand it, and collapsed.

"AKITO!" The raven haired woman came forth and caught his unconscious body.

Ayashi drew her fan out of her obi, "Dance of the Dragon," she was specialized in wind attacks. The dark figure retreated.

"I will have in my hands sooner or later, my dear girl." Ayashi felt utterly disgusted.

She went towards the boy named Akito. She untied her amethyst jewel, and healed him. She was grateful towards him.

"Ayashi-sama, I'm Ichihara Yuuko." Yuuko introduced herself to her. She replied her with a simple nod. Yuuko then used her transition magic to send them back. They soon arrived at Yuuko's shophouse. She could tell that the shop was surrounded with an enormous magical aura. Yuuko carried Akito and began to walk towards the room. A boy ran out of the room looking scared and flustered.

"Akito-nii-san," the boy touched Akito gently. Ayashi watched as Yuuko comforted the boy, 'Just like a mother,' she thought. Yuuko's gentle ruby eyes had comforted Ayaski just like a mother. After the boy ran towards her,

"Ayashi-nee-san, arigato," he then ran back to the room along with Yuuko. Ayashi was shocked, never once did anyone thank her, or appreciated what she did. She allowed a small smile to grace on her cold and expression. She went to the room to take a closer look at Akito; she envied Akito, with Yuuko and Ayaski staying by his side no matter what. Her family had always treated her as a nuisance; she was nothing but an extra member of the family as what her father said to her. No one had given her any sense of warmth or care.

"Okaa-san…" Akito called out as he was unconscious, his hand was clenching on Yuuko's tightly.

"Hai, Akito-kun I am here." Yuuko replied, even if she was not Akito's mother, she wanted to protect him in her own ways.

"Gomenasai…" a lone tear escaped Akito's eyes.

Ayashi walked out. She strolled to the main hall. She looked out of the window. She gazed at the moon. She recalled her past.

"Mama…" a small Ayashi, went running after her mother, holding on to her mother's skirt tightly. Little did she expected, her mother, Higurashi Satsuki, turned and gave her a tight slap across her cheeks. Ayashi's amethyst eyes grew wide.

"Don't ever call me in that way," said Satsuki. She gave her a stern glare and walked away, little Ayashi was dumbfounded. What had she done wrong? She did not know. Her little mind was swirling with thoughts, searching for an answer. Ever since that incident, everyone had avoided her like as if she was a plague. Her heart grew lonelier as she became more independent.

She had trainings with her grandmother, Higurashi Izayoi. Izayoi was a cruel and harsh trainer. Ayashi would always end up severely injured after her training, Satsuki would always avoid her. Not even a single praise or word of encouragement had she received. Every day of her life was hell. She survived in the world of darkness and unfeeling; without the care of her parents and others.

A year later, Satsuki gave birth to Ayume. Her parents and everyone seems to have forgotten her presence; here she is, reaching her hand out, waiting for someone to save her from the dark. Satsuki and Tsuyoshi became more distant and harsh towards her. Unlike Ayashi, Ayume receive all the tenderness, care, love and blessings from everyone else. While Ayashi was just like a useless piece of trash that was produced while waiting for the arrival of Ayume. Ayashi witness the care and love of her parents; except that was only for Ayume, not for her. She understood that she wasn't welcome in this family. She would always suffer silently without letting anyone else to know.

One day… She went up to her mother. "Okaa-san I am afraid of obaa-san, I don't want any more trainings." She pleaded her mother.

"You should know your place in this household. You worthless tool." That was the last thing her mother had ever said to her.

When she woke up the next morning, she was no longer in her room; in replacement was a cold and dark dungeon. She struggled a little, and found out that she was chained by her legs and hands. A sound of creaking of door was heard, someone entered.

"How are you feeling, my dear knight?" From the voice, she could recognize it as her grandmother's.

"I see that you had woken up, you worthless girl," Izayoi spoke in a cold tone.

"Haven't you known that you are that infamous Five Force Knight of the Higurashis?" Izayoi walked nearer to her. With her long and delicate fingers, she pulled Ayashi closer to her, Izayoi's long and sharp fingernails dug into Ayashi's flesh, as droplets of the crimson mixture dripped down mercilessly from Ayashi's chin. 'Five Force Knights…' Ayashi then recalled.

"You are only a tool…" Izayoi said cruelly.

"The council had decided to quarantine you in this dungeon; I would come here every day for your trainings. You should be happy for that; even your father and mother couldn't stand seeing your disgusting little face for a minute. Ayume will be a perfect replacement in the family." Izayoi smirked. 'So mother and father hated me?' an answer was finally given to her for her uncertain question.

Ever since the day her mother had slapped her and everyone avoided her, Ayashi had been uncertain. Every day, an old maid would come in to deliver her meals.

She remembered that she was looking out of the window; the maid came in as usual for her meals, just as she was about to exit, "Do you think that father and mother hated me?" She then turned to face her.

The old lady gave her a kind and warm smile, "Ayashi-sama, no parents in the world would hate their children, and you came into this world with blessings of the others. No one even Satsuki-sama and Tsuyoshi-sama would ever abandon you, Ayashi-sama." The old woman then left. Ayashi felt something stirred in her heart, she let out a sigh. She chose to believe that old woman, believe that her parents would ever leave her alone. It seems that she was wrong, she was relying that lie to live on. Now, it was time to face the reality, the truth that her parents had left her alone.

If this was truly her fate and destiny, she had no choice but to believe in it. However, this was only the first drastic change in her life. She trained in the dark with Izayoi. She had suffered more serious injuries, as she could not see her opponent; Ayashi found out that her sixth sense had been more accurate. Izayoi would make a point to punish her with her torturous way. Scars could be easily seen on her body. Her eyes became a deep swirling void, emotionless, unfeeling, dark and cold.

This went on years and years. When she was ten, she was finally brought out. She was dragged to a huge hall, Izayoi, Satsuki, Tsuyoshi and another figure of a young girl which she assumed was Ayume. Tsuyoshi walked towards her.

"It's been a long time, you worthless girl," Tsuyoshi said in a deep and low voice, "I see that you are as pathetic as ever." Ayashi looked up; she could only see that Tsuyoshi felt utterly disgusted.

"You have no more use of you; you are free to go anywhere you like now." She was free? Ayashi thought that she had heard wrong.

"However…" Tsuyoshi's hand strangled on Ayashi's neck, "If you interfere with us, I will personally see the end of your miserable life." Ayashi's amethyst eyes widen, 'So I was always a tool in their eyes,' she thought sadly. 'Not even their daughter…' the guards then brought her away and left her alone outside the main gate. It was autumn, Ayashi could see the Sun hanging up brightly on the sky. So beautiful, her surroundings had changed, the only one who did not change was her.

She walked on the streets, days after days; she had lost her way, just like she had lost her soul and heart to the darkness. It was the night; she decided to rest on the villa. That was how she met Akito and Yuuko.

End of flashback


It soon rain. Rain drops pattered down the sky. Dark clouds had covered the sun thoroughly. The sky was dark and gloomy. The wind was howling strongly. Everyone returned to the summer house. Kai sighed; his first day of the camp was ruined by the sudden rain. He gazed out of the sky. Akito was standing at the entrance of the house. 'Where is she?' he thought. Akito was the only one who realized that Ayashi was missing. The rain… he had noticed it, was the work of the clow card. Not just The Rain, but more of which he couldn't predict. He could never know what Ayashi was thinking. This will sure cause trouble, Akito know that Kai still hadn't sense the presence of the Clow Cards. When will Kai find out? A few days later? The longer the spirit of the card wandered in the 'outside world' the more difficult it will be to capture it. "Where are you?" he murmured in a caring voice.

Ayashi was resting at the branch of a tree; no one would have seen her. Yuki and Akizuki were by her side, resting against each other. It seems that nobody had sense her disappearance. She looked in the rain, "Where are you?" a caring voice echoed in her mind.

"I'm here… Akito," she murmured. She could sense a swirl of tornado approaching; the destructiveness of the rain was just about to begin.

"What would you do in this situation, Kai?" she smirked. The game of chess was just at the beginning. Yuki and Akizuki looked at Ayashi and knew that she was determined. They wondered about the ending of the game, they would either perish or regained their freedom. They wanted to gamble their freedom against fate and destiny; they believed that their future was in their hands. But Ayashi was draining her powers away bit by bit, thus she felt restless recently, after using a huge amount of her powers. Yuuko was helping them in the dark. Because of them; Yuuko had defied the orders and laws of the council, thus, giving her great trouble. The game… when will it end?

Akito knew that Ayashi must be in somewhere safe as he had sensed Yuki's and Akizuki's auras. He heaved a sigh of relief. Kai was the only problem he left. He needs to guide him to the clow card without letting him to know his real identity.

'What a bad day.' Thought Kai. It had been raining since the first day of the camp. He let out a sigh. He looked out of the window, only to see that the wind was howling strongly, raindrops pattering down from the darken sky and the thick clouds which never seem to fade away.

Kai turned his head and looked around, 'Oh yes! How could I have forgotten it? Ayashi was missing.' The truth is that Kai have not seen Ayashi for more than a day. He remembered that Ayashi had wandered off to the woods. Quickly, he grabbed the Azure jewel which he was playing in his hand and ran out of the summer house.

Kai searched frantically around the beach but there was no sight of Ayashi, 'Where could she have been to? It had been raining all day long, and she had no magical powers, she must be scared hiding in some shelters.' Kai thought worriedly. Unknown to him, someone was following him behind while he was searching blindly.

Akito was balancing on a tree branch while Kai was searching for Ayashi desperately. It was the first time that other than him, someone else was worried for Ayashi. Akito frowned, he knew that Ayashi had no problems of protecting herself, and with Yuki and Akizuki by her side, she could not have met any dangers. 'I guessed that Kai was still too weak to sense the huge magical current radiating from her. I wondered that what will be his reaction when he knew that his friends around him were all mages or knights, especially Ayashi.' He let out a sigh. He followed Kai in dark, wanting to protect him, as he knew that something big was going to happen.

Ayashi was resting on the tree shade; she opened her amethyst eyes slightly as she felt somebody was coming towards her direction. Yuki and Akizuki woke up soon after, sensing someone was coming towards them. Ayashi smirked; the show that she was planning was finally begun. "What would you do in this situation, Kai?" the combination of cards she had released was definitely not an easy catch. Things were getting trickier and dangerous as Ayashi decided not to go easy on Kai anymore. Besides, he was another knight that she could depend on the duel between her lord and her.

Kai approached the beach; there was no one in sight. He ran around the shore. He suddenly stopped his footsteps, 'What's that sound?' The waves of the sea were unstable, clouds were thick as usual and it was still raining. There was something different; he could sense it, the familiar aura. 'Could it be the work of the Clow Cards?' he thought. He looked up the sky, he was finally certain now; it was definitely the work of the cards. But the only problem was that he did not know what card was it.

Realizing his presence, two identical little spirits flew towards him, 'Can this even cause any harm?' Kai thought. The little spirits were both riding on a magical cloud. They looked very identical; the only difference was that one was entirely blue while the other one was purple. They looked playful and mischievous just like the Sweet. 'What card could it be?' With a nod, both spirits started flying in a high speed towards Kai. In his own natural reaction, Kai ran as fast as he could, figuring what cards could they be.

On the other hand, Akito relaxed a little. He heaved a sigh of relief. 'It was only the Rain and the Cloud. I guess that Ayashi wasn't that harsh after all.' He leaned himself against the tree and started enjoying the show.

Ayashi watched the whole show in interest, if Kai was defeated by playful cards such as the Rain and Cloud, he wouldn't fit to be a knight. But however those two cards and the other card that she had released could cause quite destruction, if Kai didn't catch the first two faster.

Kai was getting out of breath, he stopped a little. Rain drops pattered down from the blue spirit. He was almost sure of it. 'The blue spirit might be the Rain.' He figured. He turned towards the spirit. He pointed his staff at them. Just as he was about to deal with the spirits, they disappeared in front of his eyes. Kai turned his head around, finding them; he looked at the sea, and was shocked. A tornado was advancing towards him. He must do something faster. The tornado could not reach here.

"Cards stored in the Azure, please aid me. Your master, Kai, commands you to release your power. The Watery!" Kai shouted. As he saw the blue sprit appeared, the spirit of the Watery moved herself and advanced towards the Rain, within seconds the Rain was trapped in the water bubble that the Watery had created. Knowing that she had lost, the Rain looked down in dismay.

Kai walked towards it, "Power of the darkness, I, Kai commands you to return to your true form at once to fulfill my contract. Return to your true form, Clow Card!" The Rain had been sealed, there were two more left.

The purple spirit appeared next. 'Why the rain had not stopped, even I had sealed the Rain?' Kai looked up the sky; he saw more thick clouds forming. 'Oh… So this is its true identity. Everything would be all right if I sealed the Cloud I presumed.' He released the Fiery. The Fiery and the Cloud battled, but the Cloud was caught within moments. He sealed the Cloud. He turned and realized that it was all too late. The tornado was coming to them, nearer and nearer.

Akito starred with his eyes wide, the Storm Is coming. 'Why would Ayashi release such a dangerous card?' He wanted to go and help Kai, but as soon as he stepped out, a magical barrier stopped him. It was Ayashi. He could only pray hard that nothing would happen to Kai.

Kai was in a panic state, he did not know what to do. The tornado approached, Kai watched helplessly as it destroy the beach, absorbing everything in his way. In his hand, he was holding on to Fiery tightly. The tornado advanced towards him. Ayashi saw and decided to lend a helping hand. A shield then appeared in front of Kai. The tornado could not get near Kai. Kai turned to see who had helped him. But he could only see a shadowy figure of a long haired lady. Kai realized that she was the Mistress of the Night. "Arigato" Kai muttered thanks to her.

'Fiery…' Kai smiled. 'The Freeze! If I could use that card to freeze the tornado, I could seal it.' "Cards stored in the Azure, please aid me. Your master, Kai commands you to release your powers. The Freeze!" A large whale appeared freezing everything into ice. Just as he thought, he had the tornado frozen. "Power of the darkness, I, Kai commands you to return to your true form. Return to your true form, Clow Card!" The card was finally sealed. Kai sat on the sand, panting hard. It was a tiring day for him.

"Ne, Ayashi-san, that Mizuki boy was interesting." Said Akizuki, she was amazed by Kai's powers, they could rivaled Akito's, but only if Kai trained hard enough. "Yeah, the most entertaining person I ever met." Ayashi replied. "Aya-nee-san, he seems nice, and Yuki wants to know more about him!" Yuki was interested. "You can know him, when it was time to make your appearance." Ayashi patted Yuki lightly.

"Had enough fun?" Akito appeared out of blue. "Akito-san," greeted Akizuki. "Big monster…" muttered Yuki, Yuki did not like Akito, every time Akito came, her attention from Ayashi would always be interrupted by him. "What did you say, little girl?" Yuki turned towards Akito and gave him a fake smile, before she stomped on his foot. Akito hugged his foot, "Yuki is not a little girl anymore." Yuki said childishly. "Come back here, you little girl," Akito ran after Yuki, attempting to get his revenge. But eventually, Yuki would always run to Ayashi, her triumph card. Yuki knows that Akito likes Ayashi as well, so he could not do anything to her.

"Aya-nee-san, a monster is chasing after me!" Yuki shouted as she hid herself behind Ayashi.

"Don't hide behind Ayashi if you dare to challenge me." Akito warned. "

"Challenging a big bad monster would not do me any good." Akito didn't know to laugh or to get angry at Yuki's words. Ayashi defended Yuki against Akito.

"Akito, she was still a young child," Ayashi smiled. Akito ceased his anger. Yuki slid out her tongue, grinning against her victory. Akizuki stood aside; she chuckled as she was watching the scene. Yuki turned her head slightly, and pointed at the sky excitedly.

"Aya-nee-san. Look! It's a rainbow!" Yuki jumped excitedly. Ayashi looked at the rainbow, and smiled slightly.

"A rainbow will emerge after the rain," she said. It was a first time she saw a rainbow, so faint and beautiful. Sweetness will be tasted after the bitterness of life. Just like a nightmare will end after you found your light. Ayashi looked at Yuki, 'She was still so young, I must end this game as soon before it ruined her life utterly.' Ayashi then looked up the sky again, watching the beautiful rainbow.

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That's the end of this long chapter. Sorry for the late update, please tell me your comments for this chapter, so that I can improve further. Your reviews would contribute greatly to this fanfic. The first few chapters would probably be improvised later. I will be updating the next chapter of Mystical Destiny probably in November, however if I receive more reviews I would update sooner. Please read and review, I will not update the next chapter unless I receive at least 3 reviews. As usual, if you have any queries or questions, please feel free to question me through an email, review or send a personal message to me. I had put up a poll at my profile page; feel free to vote that who you would like Ayashi to be with in the end? Kai or Akito?

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Kai: The summer trial camp was finally over. I am beat.

Kero: Kai, that was great of you to actually guess the true identity of the cards.

Kai: Next time, there will be a festival held in the town.

Kero: Is it? Kai you better remember to buy back some food for me as a souvenir.

Kai: That's not the main point! There's a Clow Card lurking nearby the festival's location.

Kero: Really? Which card is it?

Kai: It will not be revealed now, if you want to know it catch it in the next chapter then!

Kero: Next on Mystical Destiny, "The Card of Blessings", see you soon!

Kai: Oh! Note that Card Captor Sakura's characters (Sakura, Syaoran, Eriol and Tomoyo) will be involved in the next chapter.