Chapter 9: Final Battle

It's been a week since we last heard from Piper, Veemon, Ignis, Camellia. For some reason I was getting a feeling that something happened to them.

We gather all of the Sky Knights and started making our way to Terra Cyclonia. Plus, we also told them to just knock them out, warning them that they're under a mind control.

"Aerrow, look!" Starling exclaimed pointing to the west.

We saw Piper, Ignis and Veemon, behind them were more creatures and people on them. Some were flying on strange gliders.

"Are you Aerrow?" a brown-haired teen asked from a red dino.

"Yeah, who are you?" I asked the boy.

"Haruto Muto, Cam's cousin." The brunette answered, "Cam told us that you guys needed help."

"Pretty much." I nodded then noticed someone's missing, "Where's Cam?"

"They took her, Aerrow." Piper answered, "I tried to stop them, but…"

"It's alright, you guys tried your best." I interrupted.

"Team #2 and #3 get with Aerrow's teams and talk to their leaders." Haruto ordered.

The four people who I presumed are the leaders of the teams got to the teams.

"Kai, I'm switching you to my team." Haruto told, "Ian will take you place."

The dual-haired teen nodded and switch with a purple haired boy.

"Why'd do that?" Finn asked, making me confused also.

"Because, he'll need Kai and Tala to locate Cam." Ignis confessed, shocking everyone, "Come on, we need to rescue Cam."

"You bet!" I smirked, ready to end this war.

We all began to make our way to Cyclonia, to stop this war, free everyone, and save Camellia.

Normal POV

Camellia groaned in pain, her head aching from the blast. Soon her eyes start to open and found herself in some kind of throne room. She tried to move, but couldn't, that when she discovered that she was bound by her ankles and wrists.

Camellia began to struggle against her binds.

"It's no use, Camellia." Nicole smirked using her magic on a machine, "I made those chains especially for you and Ayame."

"You won't get away with this!" Camellia growled, feeling the strain of being separated from Ignis.

"That is if, they survive." Nicole said, "I also have Heartless under my control."

"WHAT!" Camellia shouted, her eyes glowing emerald green.

Camellia then looks straight ahead and found her brother and Cyclonis bind to the wall.

"Drake! Cyclonis!" Camellia exclaimed.

"Don't worry, they'll still alive." Nicole told.

"Master, they're coming towards us." a Talon said.

"Good, get all Talons ready for battle." Nicole ordered before the Talon left.

"Please, Nicole don't do this." Camellia plead, "All of this can end if you just give up and released everyone."

"About no." Nicole smirked as Camellia felt tainted darkness around her, "I want you to feel the same pain I felt."

Nicole held up a remote and press the bottom on it, causing electricity to flow through the chains and onto Camellia.

"AHHHH!" Camellia screamed in pain.

Once Nicole released the button, the shocks stop, causing smoke to come out from Camellia.

"Don't try to contact your brothers or cousin, this place is blocked by a powerful barrier." Nicole warned, "I wonder how much you'll last without your Servamp."

"Ae-rrow…" Camellia mumbled, trying to keep her Demon half at bay.

One thing Nicole didn't count was that she and Aerrow were already bonded.

Meanwhile with Aerrow and the Alliance…

Camellia: Ae-rrow…

Aerrow immediately looked around, almost as if he heard Camellia.

"What's up?" Starling asked.

"I could've sworn that I heard Cam calling my name." Aerrow answered gaining all of Veemon, Ignis, and Camellia's friends' attention.

"Aerrow did you say that you heard Cam?" Haruto questioned.

"Yeah, why?" Aerrow replied/asked.

"Aerrow can Piper and Starling lead the fight?" Haruto asked, "Maybe you'll be able find her."

"Why?" Tai asked.

"Because, Haruto, Kai, or I can't sense her." Tala admitted, shocking everyone, "Nicole must have some kind of barrier up."

"But Aerrow is able to sense Cam." Piper guessed, "Why?"

"I have a theory, but I still need more proof." Haruto informed.

"Alright." Aerrow agreed getting on his Skimmer with Radarr on his co-pilot seat, "Ready Radarr?"

Radarr nodded with squawked as he puts on his goggles.

Soon Aerrow takes into the sky, leading the alliance to attack Cyclonia. Just as they thought, there were Cyclonians waiting for them. A full-on battle started and what they discussed; they were knocking the pilots out. While Keyblade Wielders took care of the Heartless that were there.

"Aerrow, do you sense Cam?" Haruto asked the youngest Sky Knight.

Soon Aerrow began to look at the castle, trying to find Camellia. At that moment, his instincts told him that she was in the throne room.

"She's in the throne room!" Aerrow shouted, "Follow me!"

So, Aerrow lead Haruto, Kai, Tala, Ignis, and Veemon to the hanger bay. Thankfully, Nicole was focus on the battle that she didn't notice them entering the castle.

"Come on, the throne room is this way." Aerrow said leading the way, "Radarr stay here!"

"WarGrowlmon, you too!" Haruto told his partner.

They all follow him, hoping they're not too late.

Meanwhile, Camellia woke up again, and saw a man wearing black cloak with strange markings.

"You'll have your little princess, soon." Nicole said to the mystery man, "Once this is over, you'll have her."

"Fine." The mystery man grunted before disappearing like shadows.

"It seems that you're awake." Nicole teased as Camellia growls like a wild animal, "Don't be like that. I'll right back, I need to get some things from the lab. Be good."

Once Nicole was far away from the room, Camellia began to try to get the chains off of her. Shortly, Camellia's ears twitch, hearing noises of footsteps. She then took in the new scents.

The first scent: Vanilla and cinnamon.

Next scent: Peaches and cream.

Third scent: Apple and spice.

The fourth scent: Chocolate and peppermint.

Fifth scent: Strawberries and lemons.

Finally, the sixth scent: Spring rain and lavender.

Her eyes widen, knowing the owners of the scents.

"Phoenix, Wolf, Aerrow, Veemon Ignis, Haruto!?" Camellia shouted, hopefully.

"Cam/Vixi/Kiseki." The five called out while the small dragon roars.

"How did you guys find me?" Camellia asked.

"Somehow I'm able to sense where you are." Aerrow explained, pulling out his energy blades, "Hold still."

Aerrow then skillfully cut the chains, freeing Camellia. Once the chains were broken, Camellia falls into Aerrow's arms feeling safe.

"You okay, Vixi?" Tala asked, worry.

"Just feeling the Strain." Camellia said getting up and walked towards the machine, "This is what's giving Nicole her power boost."

"You sure?" Kai asked his sister in everything but blood.

"Positive." Camellia answered.

Camellia then reached under her shirt and pull out several kunais with exploding tags on them. She then throws onto the machine in random places.

"That's should do it." Camellia said turning to the five.

"Cam, we were so worry!" Veemon exclaimed, hugging her as Ignis flies onto her shoulder.

"I'm fine." Camellia assured, "Don't worry about me. Right we got to get out of here. First we got to get Drake and Cyclonis get of those chains."

"Already done." Aerrow shouted, cutting off the chains.

Kai and Tala caught Dark Ace with ease, while Haruto caught Cyclonis.

"Good let's get ou-AH!" Camellia began but was interrupted when a powerful blast hitting her in the back.

"Sorry, Cam, but I need you to stay here." Nicole informed, holding a black katana.

"I'm going to assumed that's Nicole." Aerrow guessed.

"Right on the dot." Haruto responded.

Camellia wave her arms around, controlling the wind making Nicole being pushed against the wall. Then pushed her on the ground making her skid across the floor before Nicole used ice magic to cover the hallway that Nicole was pushed into.

"Come on, that won't hold her for long." Camellia told as they make a run for it with Dark Ace and Cyclonis in tow.

"What about the tags?" Tala asked.

"I'll release them when we get to the hanger bay." Camellia said, causing her to stop in pain.

"Cam, what's wrong?" Aerrow asked.

"I don't know, suddenly I just feel really weak." Camellia asked, shivering.

That got everyone worry, knowing about her 6th sense and health issues.

"I'll carry you." Aerrow said, putting Camellia in his arms.

They soon continued their running to the hanger bay. When they got there, they were stopped by an explosion, they turned to find a pissed off Nicole.

"Like I said before I need her to stay here." Nicole growled, "There are… some people who want to meet her."

"Yeah, right!" Tala growled, "More like use her like a weapon!"

"Cam isn't a weapon!" Haruto protested, "She's a living being like everyone else!"

"What about you Sky Knight?" Nicole glared, "What do you think about Camellia?"

Aerrow looks at Camellia, trying to figure everything out that's happened ever since he met her.

"To me, she's a member of the Storm Hawks!" Aerrow shouted, "She's just someone who very special and I love her for who she is!"

That cause everyone in the hanger bay to look at the Sky Knight in shock, even Camellia.

"WHAT!?" everyone shouts in surprised, while Radarr squawked.

Once the words that Camellia heard sunk in, she blushed deep red, causing her to hide her face against his chest.

"Well, what do you know?" Tala commented, "You actually managed to embarrass her."

"Shut up!" Nicole roared before another explosion happened, "What was that!?"

"Aerrow, put me down." Camellia said.

Aerrow nods and puts Camellia down on her feet, while Ignis eats a blood tablet. He then transforms into his Human Form and a chain appear from behind his neck, connecting to the cuff on her left hand.

"Your machine is destroyed." Camellia explained, "I planted exploding tags on it. Now that it destroyed, your magic boost will go away. Everyone from your control will be free."

Nicole just continued to growl as tainted darkness continued to grow.

"Please Nicole, stop this." Camellia begged with a sad look, "Let me help you."

"YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT FEELS!" Nicole screamed.

"I do." Camellia confessed, "I have seen so many people died who protected me so that I can live. But they'll always live in my heart and memories forever. I'll also never forget the others who lost their lives at the abbey."

"How, you're afraid of Humans!" Nicole told.

Aerrow gasped at the shocking truth.

Camellia afraid of Humans?

"You're right." Camellia admitted, "I am afraid of Humans. But they are some Humans who aren't bad at. Sure, they make mistakes, so do we, but we learn from those mistakes."

Nicole backs away in fear, never seeing this side of Camellia.

"So, please Nicole stop this." Camellia begged again.

But instead of listening, Nicole stepped forward and sent a blast of lightning at Camellia and hit her in the chest, making her barked in pain and sending her backwards, Ignis caught her on time.

"Cam!" Aerrow shouted running to her.

Soon the whole place began to crumble from the explosions. Nicole escaped by a dark portal.

"Aerrow, we got to get out of here!" Veemon shouted before Aerrow takes Camellia back into his arms.

"Right!" Aerrow nodded.

Kai and Tala summon their familiars again with Dark Ace in tow, while Haruto got on WarGrowlmon's back with Cyclonis, Ignis, and Veemon. Aerrow got back on his Skimmer with Radarr and Camellia. He put Camellia in front him so that he could protect her better.

As they pull out, they all saw the people who Nicole had under her control were breaking free. They were all confused and daze about everything, almost like dream.

But Aerrow wasn't worry about that right now, his main concern is Camellia and getting her injuries treated.

As the Sky Knights help the confused Talons, Aerrow landed on the Condor with Camellia in his arms.

"I need a medic now!" Aerrow shouted, holding Camellia.

Xion came running to them, seeing the severe injuries that Camellia had.

"Lay her down." Xion instructed.

Aerrow nodded and did as Xion instructed. Soon she began to use her magic to heal her injuries. After an hour, Xion stopped and took hand arms off her chest.

"It's all I can do for now." Xion said, "The rest can be done by a doctor or an experienced Healer."

"Don't you have an experienced Healer?" Finn asked.

"How can we when our experienced Healer is injured." Vanitas commented as everyone looks at Camellia.

"Stork take us to the closest hospital." Aerrow ordered as Stork and the other airships began to make their way to hospital, "Piper contact them and tell them that they have patients coming their way."

A few hours, they finally made it to one. Haruto told them that more Healers were coming so that they could make sure that the Imperius Curse was completely gone. And once Aerrow entered the lobby, the doctors brought a stretcher and had Aerrow put her on it. As soon as she was place on it, she was roll away, leaving Aerrow and everyone else in the waiting room.

Another few hours later, Healers came and examine the Talons, along with Dark Ace and Cyclonis. They were all check and the Imperius Curse was completely gone. An hour later, a doctor finally came out.

"How she is?" Aerrow immediately asked.

Head doctor: She's fine, everything went well.

"That's good." Matt said with a sigh of relief.

Head doctor: But…

"But?" Bryan repeated.

Head doctor: Has Ms. Anderson been sick before?

"A week and a half ago." Piper answered, "Why?"

Head doctor: Apparently, Ms. Anderson was experiencing some complications.

"What complications?" Kai asked going on full alert.

Head doctor: Ms. Anderson had two viruses in her system. Pneumonia being the secondary inflection, she also had the flu.

Soon no sound came out of them, shocked that Camellia had this going on.

"I didn't know." Aerrow finally spoke.

"Cam knows how to hide these things very well." Ignis confessed.

Head doctor: Right now, we have her in antibiotics and we're confident that we'll be able to move her to the general ward tomorrow. Just to be on the safe side, we're going keep her on antibiotics and keep her until we see improvements in her health. Once she can leave, not much active labor for a month.

"Can we see her?" Haruto asked, "Or can at least one of us stay with her? She doesn't do with waking up in hospitals."

Head doctor: Only one person. She can have visitors when we move her to the general ward.

"It should be Haruto, Kai, or Tala." Aerrow insisted, making everyone look at him, "You guys know more about Cam than any of us."

"He's right." Vanitas agreed, "Kai, you or Tala should stay with her. They know more of her health than any of us."

"I agree." Haruto nodded.

"We'll switch every two hours." Kai proposed.

"Sounds like a plan to me." Tala replied, "Kai you go first."

"Right." Kai said before turning to them, "If anything happens, you guys will be the first to know. Veemon, Ignis you two are coming also."

"Right!" Veemon and Ignis nodded.

As Kai, Veemon, and Ignis heads to Camellia's room, while the others head to the Condor to get some sleep. Soon day falls into night and in Camellia's room, everything was silent expect for sound of the heart monitor. Along with that, she also had two IV's on her left arm.

As Camellia sleeps, she begins to have a strange dream.

Dream

"Where am I?" Camellia asked herself, "The last thing I remember was getting hit Nicole's lightning."

Woman's voice: That's correct, Camellia.

Hanako heard a woman's voice echo around the room. She sits up in shock.

"Who are you?" Camellia asked nervously.

Suddenly she sees her arms light up. When the light died down a little, she looks in the mirror across from her. She gasped because there was that looked like a head of something on her right arm, follow by a claw on her upper right arm. What seemed to be wing on her chest, followed by another claw on her upper left arm and a tail on her left arm.

The room she was sleeping in was gone and replaced with clouds.

"Where am I? Hello?" Camellia called.

Mystery voice: Camellia it is me, you know me.

Then a large glowing red dragon appeared in front of her, its eyes boring into Camellia's. At first, she felt fear and awe, but was quickly replaced with comfort and peace.

"You're the Crimson Dragon." Camellia said as the dragon nods her head, "Why did you choose me? I'm supposed to be the Keeper, but I think I'm not cut out for it."

The dragon moves beside Camellia her and nuzzled her side and warmth spread throughout her body.

Crimson Dragon: For those who I choose to be my Singers must be worthy, so far, I don't regret my choices. The one who holds my soul must be worthy and pure-

Camellia cuts her off with a snort.

"I think you got your facts wrong. I grew up in an abbey where we were trained to be weapons, there's ain't nothing pure about me." Camellia said, feeling her smiling.

Crimson Dragon: There's one thing that you've kept pure.

Camellia felt herself blush deep red.

Crimson Dragon: I don't look at the outside, I'm looking at your soul. If you accept, I'll give you'll merge with my soul.

"I thought we were merged already." Camellia said.

Crimson Dragon: As the sixth Singer you only hold some of my powers, but if you accept, then we'll merge, and we'll be able to stay connected. In a way you'll be the host and you'll also be able some of my powers.

"Sounds like a pretty good deal. Plus, I've got nothing better to do, I accept." Camellia said accepting the terms.

The dragon roars, took off into the air, turns around and flew straight at her. She opens her arms as the dragon flew at her gut. It flew into her and disappeared. Her body felt hot like last time.

Dream End

**The Next Day**

Aerrow and the others were heading back to the hospital, hoping that Camellia was getting better.

Once they got to her room, they found her awake and sitting up, eating red jello. Sitting in the chairs were Veemon, Ignis, Kai, and Tala

"Hey guys!" Camellia called out, hoarsely with a smile.

"How are you feeling?" Ray asked the Hybrid.

"Okay." Camellia said as her voice is raw and obviously was strain for her to keep her breathing steadily, "As usual, I'm on pain meds so I'm not in a lot of pain. I'm able to keep some food down, but only light foods."

"I was told by the docs that they'll moving you later." Haruto said, leaning against the wall.

"Yep, I guess I must be getting better." Camellia smiled then becomes nervous.

"What's up?" Ken asked, knowing that look.

"How's Drake and Cyclonis?" the Child of Miracles asked.

"They're both awake and well." Vanitas answered, "They don't seem to remember anything that happened. Not even your brother, the last thing he remembers was when he, the original Storm Hawks, and the Alliance were heading to Cyclonia to defeat them once and for all."

"But still though, I would still like to beat him up." Bryan growled, angrily.

Soon, Brayn, Kai, Tala, Spencer, and Ian were releasing Killer Intent. Everyone but a select few shivered with the tense air.

"Calm down guys." Camellia chuckled, "No matter how you see it, he's still my brother."

"If you say so, cuz." Haruto replied, "But I still don't like him."

"So, you and Aerrow are going to date?" Veemon smirked.

"Veemon!" Aerrow and Camellia shouted, both blushing deep red.

"After that little confession that Aerrow did, yesterday then I would say yes." Kai grinned.

"Then you're alright if Aerrow and I date?" Camellia asked, "So, no trying to kill him? No threats? And no following us if we go on dates?"

"No. Yes and no. Lastly, No." Tala answered, "As long as he doesn't hurt you in any way or force you into something you don't like then we're fine."

"Now, he just has to meet your folks and the twins." Haruto commented, "Hell, he'll have to meet the whole family."

"We'll leave you guys be." Kai said walking out of the room with Tala and Veemon.

"We'll be down the hall if you need us." Haruto said, holding out his arm, "Come on Ignis."

"Thanks guys." Camellia smiled before closing her eyes as they left.

"You're tired?" Aerrow asked the youngest Huntress.

"Yeah." Camellia murmured.

Aerrow climbed into bed with her, pulled the Child of Miracles close to him and let Camellia rest her head on his chest.

"Sleep now, Crystal." Aerrow whisper, giving her a nickname.

After two long weeks, Camellia was well enough the leave the hospital. Aerrow came to her hospital room to pick her up.

"Ready, Crystal?" Aerrow asked, wrapping his arms around Camellia's waist.

Yep!" Camellia smiled as Aerrow gently kissed Camellia on the forehead.

"By the way, your brother wants to talk to you." Aerrow said as Camellia freezes.

"Really?" Camellia asked, shocked.

"Yeah." Aerrow answered remembering what Drake told him, "He's waiting by the doors."

Somehow sensing her nervousness, Aerrow place a hand on her shoulder.

"You want me to go with you?" Aerrow asked.

"That would be great." Camellia said as the two walked.

Truth be told, there he was, wearing normal civilian clothes. By his side was Cyclonis also wearing normal clothes.

Soon the two walked together where Darke and Cyclonis were.

"Hello, Drake, Cyclonis." Camellia said walking with Aerrow.

"Hello Amber." Drake said nervously.

"My name isn't Cyclonis." Cyclonis confessed, "That was the name, my adoptive grandmother gave me. My real name is Annabelle."

"WHAT!" Camellia, Kai, Tala, Bryan, Spencer, and Ian shouted.

"That's impossible!" Kai protested.

"What's going on?" Junko asked.

"We knew another girl at the abbey with the same name as her." Tala explained, "And she actually looks just like her."

"But on the night when we tried to escape, we got separated from each other." Kai enlightened.

"She must've found a portal and got sucked in." Vanitas guessed, "And became Cyclonis."

"That pretty much hits right on the dot." Cyclonis now named Annabelle confirmed.

"And she's telling the truth." Camellia vouches as everyone looks at her, "Remember with my hearing, I can hear heartbeats."

"I forgot." Sora chuckled nervously.

"Can we talk, Amber?" Drake asked again.

"On the condition that Aerrow comes with me." Camellia told.

"Alright." Drake agreed with a nod.

"Aerrow you better make sure that nothing happens to Cam!" Tai yelled with a fist raised up.

Aerrow nods back at them as a replied and turn back to walk with Drake and Camellia. The three walked to a secluded field away from everyone, but close by. Ironically there was a bench big enough for the three to sit in. Aerrow sat on the left, while Drake sat on the right, and Camellia sat in between them. Ignis was nearby, watching from the shadows.

"Amber, I'm-" Drake began.

"It's Camellia." The Child of Miracles interrupted.

"Camellia, I'm sorry." Drake sighed.

"I know you're sorry." Camellia confessed as he and Aerrow looked her, "But my question is why? Why did you leave me at the hell hole?"

"So, everything your foster brothers told me was true." Drake sighed again.

"Yes." Camellia said in a quiet voice, "And to be honest there are still some things that I still to get over. Also, you never still answer my question."

"After mom and dad died, I tried my best to take care of you." Drake recalled, "You already know about our family, the Nightingales?"

"Yeah, we're from a long line of Shinobis." Camellia remembered.

"That's half true." Drake responded, "On our father's side we come from Atmos. While our mother is from Earth, who comes from a long line of Shinobis."

Camellia and Aerrow look at Drake shocked at the truth.

"Our mother came to Atmos with a team of Huntsmen and Huntress'." Drake explained, "Our father was the Sharpshooter of the Storm Hawks and Lightning Strike's co-pilot."

"Cool that's means you're also a descendant of a Storm Hawk!" Aerrow smiled.

"That's correct." Drake nodded, "I presume that you know what a Huntress is? Since you're one as well."

"Yeah." Camellia nodded, looking at her Arashi, "So, was mom Human or…"

"I'll tell you that later." Drake promised, "Anyway, after mom and dad died, I tried my best to take care of you."

"I'm guessing that something happened." Aerrow chimed in.

"Yes, a few weeks later, Camellia started hearing voices." Drake answered, "She kept saying that it was either people who died or spirits from duel monster cards. I always thought that you were just lonely and had imaginary friends."

"But over time it was getting to you." Camellia quivered, "Then that was when you left me at the abbey. Then you went to Atmos to take dad's place."

"Yes, something that I've always regretted." Drake responded.

"But why didn't you go get her then?" Aerrow glared.

Drake just simply stared at Aerrow with a knowingly look.

"Right I forgot." Aerrow chuckled.

"Will you forgive me Camellia?" Drake asked.

"It's going to take a while for me to forgive you, but I'll try to let you back in my life." Camellia answered looking at the sky.

"Thank you." Drake bowed his head.

"You do know that you're going to be watched by everyone?" Camellia asked her brother.

"I know, that's expected." Drake nodded, "And I'll try to understand your powers better."

"That's all I asked." Camellia smiled.

"I also own you an apology, Aerrow." Drake said, looking at the Sky Knight.

"Why?" Aerrow, confused.

"I killed your father and the rest of family." Drake replied.

"It wasn't your fault; it was all Nicole's fault." Aerrow countered, "She controlled you and everyone else on Cyclonia."

"He's right." Camellia nodded.

"So, what do we do now?" Drake asked, "I doubt that the people of Atmos won't want me here. Same goes for Annabelle."

"I guess we two can come live with me." Camellia offered, "My house is big and has a lot of room. Even Phoenix and others like with me."

"Will that be alright with them?" Aerrow asked.

"They will be since I can also blackmail them." Camellia smirked, showing her fangs.

"Should've known be you a trickster." Drake muttered.

"Hey, I got to keep up my kinds' reputation of being tricksters." The Hybrid of Miracles smirked, making Drake and Aerrow laugh.

"We should probably get back, or the guys will get worry." Aerrow suggested, now knowing how protective some of his girlfriend's friends are.

"Alright." Camellia agreed standing up and began to walk, the turned around, "Aren't you coming or not?"

Aerrow and Drake chuckled at the young Hybrid and went to go catch up with her.

Even though Camellia knows that her adventure isn't over yet, she knows that her family, friends, partners, and her mate will have her back.