Soul's Journey

Chapter Twelve

Captured

Kai slowly came to awareness, Red eyes opening to look upon a far away ceiling. He must have hit his head when that thing came through the window. It was the only thing that would explain the headache that he seemed to have...

Wait that thing!

Trying to sit up, Kai realized he couldn't. Something was on top of him. Or rather, someone.

Turning his head just a bit, he caught a glimpse of blonde hair. Max then.

Without ceremony, he pushed the boy off of him and sat up.

Judging by the sounds coming from the blonde, his move had woken him up as well; and he didn't sound happy.

But he didn't care about Max right now. Not when right across the room was some kind of creature. A creature that was way too close to Tyson.

A flash of worry went through Kai at the sight. Without thinking, he tried to jump to his feet and help the smaller boy. But a flash of dizziness had him on his knees the next second. Seemed he'd hit his head harder than he thought.

When his vision cleared, Kai could see that the monster still hadn't moved. But it seemed that Tyson was okay. He was sitting up and seemed to be thinking. Taking a quick survey of the room, Kai noticed that Calib looked to be unconscious. Rei was okay, but he seemed to be pinned by the table. He couldn't move.

Tala was fine as well. He was watching the monster warily, just as Kai was.

Kai was about to try standing once more when a wave of coldness seemed to sweep the room. His eyes immediately went to Tyson.

There, in front of the angel was...

Oh no.

Before Kai could do much more than open his mouth in a silent gasp, the thing attached. Faster than the eye could see, it pounced onto the boy and bit him. Blue eyes widened before fluttering shut. The next instant, Tyson fell to the floor in a dead faint.

"No!"

For a second, Kai had thought it was him who screamed. He surely had in his mind. It took a moment to realize that it was in fact Max who had cried out for his fallen friend.

And then Tala moved. With inhuman speed, he rushed at the two creatures.

Sadly, fast though he was, he was not fast enough.

The winged beast moved, flapping large wings and using a powerful forearm to knock Tala into the wall. Hard.

Then, it turned its yellow eyes onto the unconscious boy at its feet. Without warning, a large clawed hand reached down and scooped Tyson up. The boy hung limp in his grasp, hair falling in a silken wave of blue.

And then the monster turned, and without preamble, jumped out the window and disappeared.

"Tyson!!!!"

This time, Kai knew he was the one who screamed.

Tyson was gone.

XXX

"Master!"

The Demon Master turned from where he was examining an interesting artifact, to look at his servant. Raising an eyebrow, he silently commanded for him to explain his presence.

"Master, I have news." The servant huffed, obviously out of breath. "It's about the Angel Lord."

That got Damien's attention. "Well, what is it?" He snapped, when his servant didn't seem to be explaining fast enough.

"The plan succeeded. They're bringing him here as we speak."

A light seemed to bloom in usually dark eyes. "And his condition?"

"He's perfectly fine just like you ordered. Simply unconscious."

"Very good, you may leave."

The servant bowed before quickly leaving the room. Damien paid him no mind.

Gabriel...was his.

Turning on his heal, he made his way through the keep. He had things to do to make ready for his 'guest'.

XXX

Blue eyes fluttered open. Tyson tried to get his bearing but couldn't. His mind seemed so fuzzy. His whole body felt weird. Heavy sort of. Closing his eyes again, he laid still, hoping the feeling would pass.

A few minutes later, he still felt weird but the feeling in his head had lessened. Enough for him to open his eyes again and try and take in his surroundings.

Only to realize that where ever he was, it was almost pitch black. Well that was just great.

Gabriel, you're okay!

Tyson winced at the loud voice that sounded from his head.

Yes Dragoon I'm awake. But could you please keep it down...? I don't feel so hot.

Sorry. The Dragon did sound sheepish. I was just so worried. You've been asleep for days!

What! Tyson's eyes got as big as saucers. You're joking right?

Nu uh. Not joking. You had me really worried. When that thing attacked you...

What thing? Suddenly, he heard the sound of glass breaking, then yellow eyes. He remembered being worried, then that thing was there again and it...

Oh. Oh shit! Dragoon, where am I!?

I don't know for sure. But Ga...Tyson? I don't think you're with your friends anymore.

Tyson turned at the sound of a door opening. He had to squint to see against the sudden influx of light, but once he did his face drained of all color.

Dragoon, I think you're right.

"Hello Gabriel." A low, rich voice stated from the doorway.

"Damien."

XXX

Kai glared angrily out at the horizon as he stood on a high balcony. It had been two days since Tyson was taken, and still they had nothing. Calib and the Council said they were doing everything in there power to help, and rationally Kai knew they were doing there best, but Tyson had been kidnapped Damn it! And they weren't working fast enough.

Taking a deep breath, Kai tried to let go of his anger. Getting angry wouldn't to anybody any good. Especially not Tyson.

"I though I'd find you here."

Kai didn't turn at the sound of the voice. He already knew who it was. "Tala."

"Social as ever I see." The red head mused as he moved to lean again the rail.

"You're one to talk." Kai snapped back. Okay, so maybe he hadn't done that great a job of releasing his anger. So sue him.

The pair stood in silence for a moment before Tala turned to face him. Kai still hadn't so much as glanced at the other but he could see him out of the corner of his eye.

"You care about Tyson, don't you?"

The question caught Kai by surprise. He almost turned to face Tala before catching himself. "Hn."

A low chuckle. "I'll take that as a yes."

This made Kai angry. Not that that was difficult given his current mood. "Are you trying to tell me you don't?"

Kai couldn't see it, but he could sense Tala stiffen. "No."

"That's what I thought." His voice was cold enough to freeze steel.

Tala gave an exasperated sigh. "I didn't come out here to fight with you. Shit Kai, you're a pain in the ass sometimes you know that? I actually need to discuss something with you. You see..."

"Excuse me."

Both boys turned in surprise to look at the newcomer. It was one of the Order, a young one at that. And he seemed to shrink a bit at the two pairs of glaring eyes turned his way. "U, Um, the master wants to see you. N, now. He has come up with a plan to rescue the Light."

The words had barely left his mouth before Kai pushed past him and made his way to Calib's office.

It was about time!

Following along a little ways behind, Tala could only shake his head. Guess he'd just have to talk to Kai later.

Stubborn idiot.

XXX

Tyson felt his whole body freeze as he stared into the deep green eyes of the one who had killed him in another life.

"You look, well." The Demon Master said, letting his eyes trail over the angel's form.

Tyson felt a flash of unease at that look. Sitting up a little straighter, Tyson realized something he hadn't before.

He was in a room.

Sitting on a bed.

A big, soft, cushiony bed with silk sheets and feather down pillows.

His discomfort level just rose another notch.

"What nothing to say?" The older man said as he slowly made his way into the room; Tyson watching his every move intently.

"Let me go." Tyson answered back, his voice low. It was not a question.

"So demanding. I see being a human has rubbed off on you. Though I must say, you look just as beautiful in this body as you did in your old one."

If Tyson was a cat, he would have hissed. As it was, he had to resort to narrowing his eyes in anger.

"Why are you doing this?" His voice was louder this time. This guy was pissing him off. Was he always this annoying? He couldn't remember.

At the question, a strange look passed over that pale face. "You don't know?" The question was different than his other ones. Softer, with a more serious feel to it. As if he really wanted to know and wasn't just asking.

Slowly, Tyson shook his head. "No."

There was silence for a few moments after Tyson's confession.

Then Damien smirked before purposefully moving forward. Tyson started and tried to move back, but his body still felt heavy and wasn't obeying his orders.

Tyson flinched when the Demon Master lifted a gloved hand, expecting to be hit. Therefore it came as a great surprise when an astoundingly gentle hand cupped his face instead.

Looking up into his capture's eyes, Tyson could only stare.

"I really though it would have been quite obvious." Was all Damien said before, with one last stroke of Tyson's cheek, he promptly pulled back and left the room; closing the door behind him.

Dragoon Tyson asked, his voice a little weak.

Yes Tyson? The dragon asked, though he seemed hesitant; which wasn't like him.

I think there's something you forgot to tell me.

XXX

TBC

A/N: Another chapter finished. And so quickly too! I'm so proud. The plot is just thickening more and more isn't? Fun. :P

Next chapter: rescue attempts and another talk with Damien.

As always, thanks for reading.

Till next time,

Wing