DM 1988: Hope you guys like this so far. Here's Log Enty 6; continuing from the last chapter. Uh, Tsukasa? Why is Elk and Hay Lin dancing around like hooligans?

Tsukasa: I don't know, but Hay Lin seems to like that opening theme from the show I'm from.

DM 1988: Uh, 'Obsession'?

Tsukasa: Yeah. At least those two won't bother me for the most part. And before I forget, neither .hack/SIGN nor W.I.T.C.H belong to DM1988; he's simply a fan of both series.

Hay Lin: Hello, Tsukasa. : )

Tsukasa: Oh, great. : (

DM 1988: On with the story.

Log Entry 5—Message Side B

Shimokita, Japan

November 29, 2011, 8:30 PM

The dining room was very quiet. Tsukasa's father just came home after a night at the bar. What he just saw is his son with a woman out of his league, if he were to date her. Not only that, but when the woman named Kimball, whose real name is Susan Vandom, told him that Tsukasa was to be escorted to Heatherfield, he glared at Tsukasa with contempt in his eyes.

"Tsukasa, we need to talk." asked Tsukasa's father, suspiciously. He then grabbed Tsukasa's hand and took him out to the cold, icy night. "Since when did you find out about leaving here?" he whispered, with venom in his mouth.

"What? I just heard about it today. Why did you ask?" Tsukasa stammered. "Aren't you glad you'll be getting rid of me?"

"Tsukasa, I won't allow this. I decide whether or not you should be ever allowed to move with that bitch!" yelled Tsukasa's dad.

"I don't think you have any say in this. Tsukasa shouldn't have to keep living like this." Susan spoke behind him, holding a mug of coffee with her. She looked at Tsukasa with worry; the same way she did with her own child.

"You're my child, Tsukasa! And as part of my responsibility, I have to protect my child from strangers like you!" snapped Tsukasa's dad.

"Responsible, yeah right. The only responsibility you had is making my life a living hell. I rather go with her than continue living with a drunken prick like you!" argued Tsukasa.

Immediately, Tsukasa's father pushed Tsukasa into the cold, body numbing snow. He then grabbed his neck and started choking him. "You son of a bitch! Who do think you are, going with this woman to the West!"

"Please, let him go!" screamed Susan. She rushed to the two and tried prying the dad's hands away from Tsukasa. The dad pushed Susan into the snow, as he continued to chokehold Tsukasa. Susan frantically grabbed her cell phone and called for the local police. But despite this, Susan approached Tsukasa's dad and threw hot coffee in his eyes.

"AAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!" Tsukasa's father screamed as Susan went over to Tsukasa, who was still short of breath after his father choked him.

"Are you alright?" asked Susan, with worry.

Breathing heavily, Tsukasa replied "Yeah, I'm alright."

"You bitch! You don't know who you're dealing. Tsukasa is mine and I won't let take him away!" growled Tsukasa's father. What he couldn't foresee is that a gunshot was heard.

BLAM!

Because the next minute, he fell on the frozen ground lying there, bawling out in pain. His leg was bleeding; every snowflake that fell on his leg stung him.

"So Mr. Hikari, long time no see, eh?"

Tsukasa's father looked to see who spoke to him. He wore a tan trench coat, his boots were well kept and his hair was slicked back. It was none other than Bear Kunisaki.

"I-I knew it was you who planned this the whole time. You and that slut!" muttered Mr. Hikari.

He then looked at Tsukasa, hoping for his son to help him. But Tsukasa looked at his father with disgust. His eyes looked somewhat lifeless.

"I hope you rot in the jail cell." said Tsukasa as he kicked his father in the chest.

"Tsukasa, I'm sorry! Please understand me!"

"……..Go to hell…."

Shortly after the police left with Mr. Hikari, Tsukasa went inside the house and met with Bear and Susan. They were talking amongst themselves about the situation, while the white haired boy made himself some tea.

"So Susan, how's the search on her? Any luck?" asked Bear.

Susan nodded to no avail.

As Tsukasa was busy packing the rest of stuff, he pondered on what happened recently. He thought, "My father said he was doing this for my own good. But all that he has done to me makes him hypocritical. Maybe now, I can finally see light in this torture soul of mine. But, the message from Silver Knight; why does he want me to return to the World? Why me?"

He then went back inside the house, wondering why Susan was so sad.

"Uh, Susan?"

"What is it, Tsukasa?" said a tear-stained Susan.

"All my stuff is packed. What's wrong?"

"Tsukasa, there's something you should know. Susan has another child that's been missing for some time. Probably since you just reawaken from your coma." Said Bear. "How would like it if you help us on another case? However, you may need to log back into the World. Silver Knight told me about what happened. This Wiru guy he told me about is very peculiar. Maybe when you get over to Heatherfield, you can log on."

"I see. So who is the name of the missing child?" asked Tsukasa.

"The child's name is Will." said Susan. She then handed Tsukasa the B/W picture of the child.

"Will, huh?" Tsukasa said. "Any idea where he is?"

"No."

Shortly after, Bear got up and said, "Well this old guy better get going to the police office. Hope you two's trip goes okay. And Tsukasa, good luck in Heatherfield." He then rubbed his hand on Tsukasa's head, chuckling.

"Heh heh. Stop it." Giggled Tsukasa.

A few minutes later, Susan and Tsukasa were en route to the airport with all of his stuff weighing down the car. Susan looked very uncomfortable and tired while driving, causing Tsukasa to wonder what really happened with her prior to coming to Shimokita.

"What's wrong with her? Who is this Will guy? And why am I being dragged into this?" Tsukasa thought as he and Susan finally reached the airport.

November 30, 2011

Heatherfield, 2:45 PM

"So Taranee, how come you're not playing basketball?"

"Irma, I don't have time. I rather graduate first in my class than play basketball." Said Taranee as her, Irma, Cornelia, and Hay Lin walked out of school early due to early release happening on every last Wednesday of each month.

While walking, Hay Lin noticed some sign stating "GRAND RE-OPENING, ALL THIS WEEK!" at the recently refurbished bookstore.

"So that old bookstore's opening up again. I wonder who bought the place?" asked Hay Lin.

"What's that, Hay Lin?" Cornelia replied.

"That ol' bookstore. It's re-opening."

"Want to go check it out?" Irma asked.

"Maybe later. I have homework to do." said Taranee.

"You going to meet up with us in the World." Hay Lin asked.

"Yeah, I will. See you guys later."

"So, any word from Mrs. Vandom on that new kid?" asked Hay Lin.

"You mean that guy who looks like Soma Cruz? Nope." Said Irma while munching on some cashews.

"I hope it went well for her. It must have been tough for her to lose the one-who-shall-not-be-named over an argument." Said Cornelia.

"Well, you haven't exactly rolled out the comforting blanket during that time, Corny."

"Stop calling me that!"

"Can you two please stop it?"

Some time later, they arrived at one of Heatherfield's premiere restaurants, the Silver Dragon. The three girls went inside, only to find their friend Elyon eating with her parents.

"Elyon! You're back!" exclaimed Cornelia. "When did you get released?"

"Just earlier today. Mom and Dad were worried sick when I went to the hospital." Said Elyon.

"So did you do any more drawings? I drew a picture of what the new kid looks like." Hay Lin said as she showed a picture of a white haired student. Elyon grabbed her picture and looked at it with amusement.

"Heh heh, he looks like Soma Cruz." giggled Elyon. But the smiled didn't last as she handed Hay Lin her drawings. "I kinda didn't want to show you guys this. But she's been on my mind lately and it's been troubling me."

Cornelia, Irma and Hay Lin looked at Elyon's drawings and were reminded of what she's been like before Elyon's run-in with the PK. Elyon then said, "The World. Somehow she felt different when we heard the news of the one who couldn't log out. She felt uneasy being tasked by every one of us to take action against the wavemaster Tsukasa."

"Maybe we should talk it over at Taranee's house. She knows about this stuff as well as Will." suggested Hay Lin.

They soon met at with Taranee at her house, who was at the time doing her homework. Taranee was glad they came over, because she recently received a message in the World.

"A message?"

"Yes, Hay Lin. This one came from Silver Knight. He said that Elyon's attacker has struck again and he needs us to check out the outskirts of Mac Anu for his whereabouts. But I don't think Elyon should come with us. It's too risky for her."

"What are we waiting for? Let's kick the ass out of that punk!" shouted Irma.

The World

Shortly, I.T.C.H logged into the World. Everything seemed to be fine for them. No glitches, no viruses, nothing. All seem to be running smoothly. But, did it seem to be too quiet? Unfortunately, yes. Because the minute they finished their first battle, they spotted a lone individual sitting on a rock near the cliff.

"Hey, Taranee. Who's that?" asked Cornelia.

"I have no idea…" said Taranee with fear. "……but whoever he is, we better move out of the way!"

Immediately, the lone figure shot a dark energy force towards W.I.T.C.H minus the W. They swiftly dodged the blow, with a few seconds to catch their breath.

"Well, if it isn't Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin. The Guardians of Veil. What brings you four here?"

"How did you know our names?" asked Taranee.

"I just know that's all."

The girls looked confused as they don't know how he knew them without meeting them before.

"Who are you? "Irma asked.

"…..Wiru"

"Wiru?" Cornelia said.

"Why must you know about me? You act like I did something wrong."

"You'll pay for what happened to Elyon, you bastard!" Cornelia shouted, running towards Wiru. She tried attacking him with her equipped rapier, but he was too fast. She cast an earth spell that entangled Wiru into a binding attack. However, he broke through like it was nothing. The other girls soon followed suit as they launched a spell from each of their respective elements. It had, however, no effect; he raised an amulet up above his head that seem to protect him from the elements.

"What? How is he?" Taranee said.

"Is that the Heart of Candracar? It's not possible." said Cornelia.

Wiru then withdrew out his sword and launched an energy slash towards I.T.C.H. They barely dodged the attack. However, he then sent skeletal ghosts at the girls, catching them off guard. That attack took out almost all of the party's HP.

After that last attck, the girls could barely stand. Wiru then said, "Well, sorry to cause a disturbance for your precious Elyon. But I have to log out right now. Oh, and if you see the wavemaster Tsukasa, then tell him to drop a line for me. Later."

Wiru then logged out.

"What just happened?" asked Irma.

"I have no idea, Irmy. But, we're dealing with someone with incredible power." said Cornelia. She later thought,"Was that really the Heart of Candracar? If it is, then how is he able to wield it?"

"Did he say Tsukasa? If the new kid's the same one Silver Knight was talking about, then why does Wiru want to talk to him?" asked Taranee.

"I'm not sure, Taranee. I am really not sure..."

Meanwhile in Fadden Falls

5:30 PM

"Well, all my homework pretty much done. Better turn my machine off." said Whedon. He then closed his laptop. "Well, I better get ready for basketball practice. Don't won't to piss the coach off."

For Whedon, ever since he arrived here, he took up basketball as a hobby and has risen in the rank rather quickly to become a starter for the Fadden Falls basketball team. He and his teammates have been undefeated so far. His teammates, like his fellow orphans, respected his privacy and personal space. Despite this, he got along with them with little trouble.

Whedon walked to the exit, telling the nun at the orphanage, "I'm leaving for basketball practice. I probably won't be back 'til 8."

"Okay, see you later."

When he got outside, he saw that it was still snowing a little. The dark haired boy zipped up his hoodie and set out to the school gym. However, he started feeling faint. He could barely walk straight as images starting popping in his head. Voices started to fill his mind.

"I can't believe you cheated on me!" "I hate you!" "You don't deserve to be here!"

"Shut up! SHUT UP!"

"Matt, stop acting like this!" "Are you feeling alright?"

"Why won't all of you leave me alone?"

"Quit stalking me!" "What happened to you, dear?" "Screw you; I don't want to see your ugly face again!"

"STOP IT!"

The images varied from people he knew before moving to Fadden Falls. He clenched his pulsing head, hoping it would stop. His teammates noticed him as he entered the gymnasium, staggering like he was drunk. Many of his teammates rushed to his aid.

"……Hey, are you alright?...What happened to you?...You don't look so good..."

"It's all right guys, I'm alright. Let's warm up before the coach becomes pissed with us not doing our stretches." Said Whedon.

After practice was over with, he walked back to the orphanage. He noticed flyers posted everywhere he went. It showed a young girl with red hair, along with information about her.

"They're still trying to find her after all this time.….."

DM1988: I would like to thank all who reviewed this story of mine. If it weren't for you guys, then I don't know what I do. Uh, what's wrong, Tsukasa?

Tsukasa: Nothing. It's just...what's the deal with people calling me Soma Cruz? Do I look like that psuedo-vampire? And why won't Hay Lin stop poking me! It's getting downright annoying as hell!

Hay Lin: Uh actually, you do kinda look like him in a way.

Elk: Oh and Somakasa, you finally arrive in the West in the next chapter, after you wake from a nightmare.

Tsukasa: Next person who calls me Soma, I'll sic that singing rabbit from those Skittles commercials on them.

DM1988: Please read and review before things get ugly.