Chapter 5

"I can't believe you're really going to do this Green!" Conn said as he followed a determined Green Warrior through Dage's encampment.

"Look, Kimm said it herself, I will definitely die going up against most of the soldiers on Nulgath's army, so I might as well!"

"But this is crazy Green! Think about it! It's you're soul! We could work here as mercenaries! Dage gave us the option! We could walk away clean after this! There would be no rewards, but at least we can grow stronger on our own power!"

Green stopped suddenly, head hanging low,"Our own power..."

"What?" Conn couldn't hear him because he spoke so low.

"Our own power..." Conn looked up, as Green spoke again.

"Our own power...isn't good enough!" Green said as he lifted his head, anger and sadness in his eyes. By now they were in front of Dage's tent. Conn knew that he couldn't stop Green. He was as stubborn as Kaiban. Probably more so.

Conn couldn't bear to watch. He turned away as he saw his friend walk into Dage's tent with a determination he had never seen before. He knew it from the start,but he wouldn't admit it to himself. This war would ruin them.

She felt bad. Honestly she did. Kimm couldn't believe what she had just heard. His story. What he went through. It was saddening. Even more so when he choked up during the retelling of his predicament. She knew the subject hurt him. She could see it on his face. She saw the tears, slowly rolling down his pale, saddened face. She wasn't used to that. His face was usually tanned, and sunlight bright with a smile, even on the darkest days. He was usually full of life, but not when he spoke of his past.

She glanced at him once more. He was slouched, on the floor, head hanging low. She made him sit on the floor as he told his story. She regrets that now. She thought it wouldn't be that bad, but she could tell from what he told her how bad it really was.

He was close to them. They were practically his family, and because of the Legion, because of Dage's followers...He was driven to this place.

Not only that, but Nulgath was the one to save him. He had come while Kaiban was at his dying breath on the shores of Yokai, and he took him in. Of course, at a price.

Kaiban told her he didn't hesitate. Revenge and loyalty. The reasons why he was here. The reasons that kept him away from her, Conn, and Green. The reasons he sold his Soul.

Suddenly rising from the floor, Kaiban interrupted Kimm's thoughts.

"Well, now you know," he said, the color, and stupid grin he usually had, back on his face. She could tell it was fake this time, though. She could just tell.

"Look, I gotta get back to the war room. I have to go through battle plans with Klunk and Dilligaf, so I'll see you afterwards," he said, still smiling. That stupid, fake smile. She wanted to smack that crap off his face. Or at least turn it back into a real smile. She knew the first option would be easier though.

"Ok, its fine, I'll see you later," she replied, also wearing a fake smile. She hated having to do that, but she knew he wouldn't leave until he knew she was convinced he was fine.

With that, he left. Kimm got up from the bed just so she could get her mind off what happened.

"Told you his story, huh?" She heard a voice say.

"Revontheus?" Kimm inquired as she turned toward the tent entrance.

"The one and only!" He said grinning. At least she knew his was real.

"I can't believe it, he was-"

"I know. He's told me," Revontheus said grimly before continuing.

"I remember the first day he came in. Long black ponytail, two bangs over his left eye. And he was wounded," Revontheus paused a bit, as if lost in the memory.

"He was clutching his rib, and limping. Nulgath had asked me to train him. After he healed a bit of course. Him being a pirate, I knew the chances of him knowing how to wield a katana were slim, but that was the weapon I ended up teaching him. I don't remember how it came to that, though," he paused once more, to see if Kimm was still listening. She was.

"Anyway, he wasn't too shabby after a few lessons. Ha, I even remember this time when he was bleeding head to toe. I put him through hell in that lesson. He was already leaning on his katana. I'm pretty sure he was standing in a pool of his own blood too. I told him Nulgath's army had no room for weaklings. He replied there wasn't any room for mercy in it either. He smiled when he said it to, haha. He was an intriguing guy. I remember, when I went to finish him off after that little dialogue of ours, he countered me. Damn, he was fast! He then sunk his Katana into my rib. Cut wasn't deep enough to leave a scar, but the sound of it echoed through the cavern. Sounded disgusting, haha," he said, once more pausing before seeming to get lost in thought. He then continued again.

"That's not all he did, though. He did a bunch of brutal, hellish jobs for Nulgath. Collecting Mana Energy was his main job, though. It wasn't too bad, but it was his easiest job. I remember, it was when Kaiban had finally died-"

"He died?!" Kimm asked, shocked at this sudden revelation.

"Yeah, that's why his hair is white and he has the four, uhmm..." Revontheus started motioning around his head. He was talking about the horns.

"Anyway, he died, on one of his harder missions too. He was hunting down a rogue demon in Doomwood. See, the demon tried to breach his contract, so Nulgath wanted to teach him a lesson. He sent Kaiban, who was more than qualified for the job. He was caught off guard, though. See, the demon could take the shape and form of people you loved the most. Needless to say, he turned into someone Kaiban held very dear to his heart. He let his guard down for a split second, when he saw her face. When he realized what was going on, he was stabbed in the gut by the demons blade-like hand. The bastard still fought after that too! He held onto the demons hand, keeping it in place in his gut, and he chopped it's head clean off. This demon was one of Nulgath's finest prospects, so him completing that was an amazing feat. He bled out afterwards though. Of course he came back, blind, white haired, and confused. Nulgath explained to him that there was a fine print to his contract, stating that unless he died at a time of Nulgath's choosing, he'd have to come back as one of his demon hunters. Kaiban didn't complain, though, like most others. He simply said ok and then continued to work. He probably wanted Dage killed that much," he concluded.

"I take it he's done more than that?" Kimm asked.

"Certainly," Revontheus replied as he looked up at her,"He Is one of Lord Nulgath's Juggernauts afterall,"

"One of his Juggernauts?"

"Yes, they are a group of people that have proven themselves to be more than worthy of serving Nulgath,"

"How do you become one?"

"There's a list of regeants Nulgath is constantly in need of. You deliver those to him, and he'll reward you,"

"That sounds-"

"Simple? It sounds like it, but it really isn't. Vouchers, Tainted Gems, Dark Crystal shards...All regeants are somewhat difficult to obtain. And the Juggernauts not only obtain them, but obtained enough to prove themselves worthy of one of Nulgaths most prized creations, made from said regeants,"

"And those items are?"

"Armors, weapons, sometimes even his one of his own servants to accompany the Juggernaut into battle. Kaiban chose one thing though,"

"Which are?"

"Nulgath's Ungodly Reavers,"

"What are those?" Kimm questioned.

"You'll have to see them for yourself. He's not the only Juggernaut to obtain those, but they are still an amazing weapon to obtain. Each is colored differently to the owners wishes too," with that, Revontheus left the tent once more.

Kimm was left alone to her thoughts. He grew so much in those past three years...What have she and Conn been doing?

He looked the same. He acted the same. He even ate the same.

"You sure you gave Dage your soul, Green?" Conn inquired while he and Green ate dinner in their tent.

"Yeah, but he's getting it after I die, apparently," Green replied nonchalantly. He said it so calmly it worried Conn.

"And you feel normal?"

"I feel great! Stronger! And that concoco thing you said Laken gave me is even boosting my strength further!"

Conn was saddened. Both by jealousy and how his friend could just give his soul to some monster.

"So you're part of the Legion now?"

"Almost, I have to do some jobs for Dage, but afterwards, I'll definitely be part," Green replied with a smile.

The rest of the night Conn stayed quiet. So much was going on. Kimm was missing, Green sold his soul, and they still had no clue as to where Kaiban was. He knew another decisive battle would come up soon, and he was afraid. Afraid to run into Kaiban on the battlefield, and have to fight him. Afraid he'll see Kimm's corpse on the floor at the next battle. Afraid Green will die sooner than expected. Only one thing could be found in Conn's mind then.

Fear.

A/N: wheww 2 chaps in one night xP ima go back to my slow pace after this tho lol hope u enjoyed, so R&R if u didnt leave some constructive critisicm lol always helps, xD thanks and good day/night/whatever