A/N: Hee hee hee, I realize now that I make everyone mad with my long break between updates and I'm really sorry. I'll try to get better about it. Well, were at the half-way point. After this chapter, part two begins. Final battle time is close at hand. To recap what has happened in the last chapter- Ren's demonic powers are starting to manifest. Ren's father is revealed to be the lord of the aliens, and bad things continue to happen. What is going to happen next? Read on to find out!

Disclaimer- I do not own Shaman King. It belongs to it's creator Hiroyuki Takei and the people who did the manga and anime. Also, Kingdom Hearts does not belong to me. It belongs to who it created it, and does not belong to me. I only own the plot line of the story, if I even own that considering this is all for fun. Don't sue me!

Chapter Ten: Demon Awakening

"Faerl alk'den'vever dol har'dro drewst velkyn faerz'unduss dal dos wanre. Return nindel zress udos noamuth. Return!"

Ren stopped suddenly in mid-attack as the words met his ears, and so did all the sound in the room besides the chanting. Suddenly rings of red-black energywrapped around him and he began to change. It seemed that the time that they had all feared had come. Horo grabbed Pirika's unconscious form and moved her far away. Ren began to scream out in pain as the energy wrapped tighter around, and the chanting got louder. The others backed away as Sàix laughed.

"So it begins! The fall of the Rivvin (1) and out rise is nigh. Bow down before us, poor Rivvins. We are your masters now!"

Pirika woke up just to see the glowing ropes of energies wrap around Ren's form and she cried out. She wanted to run over there and help him but she was held back by Horo. His face was a mask of horror, as she guessed her face was as well. What was happening to Ren?

Wings formed from his back as the energy ropes began to loosen. Strange armor formed on him, black in color and jagged. Sàix laughed even as the energy almost hit him. Ren floated to the ground and the energies dissipated.

"Errdegahr, do my biding in your masters name. Attack Horo."

Ren straightened up and turned to look at Horohoro. It was amazing how much he had changed. He was much taller then he use to be, and the aura around him was cold. His hair went down to his waist and was jet black. His golden eyes were cat like, similar to Sol-zahn. He was hansom but so dark one couldn't really tell that this man had once been Ren Tao. After looking at him for a moment he turned his head back to Sàix.

"Nau. (2)" Even his voice was different. It was a scathing, rough and dark short of voice. It sounded almost like a person from a cartoon that Pirika enjoyed watching on TV. She noted that to herself.

"What, how dare you refuse an order from me. Do what I say!"

"Nau." He out stretched his hand and said, "Ssussun pholor das!" (3)

Light shot out of his hand and Sàix retreated back, seemingly hurt by the light. Ren flew back on his feathered wings and landed by Pirika. She screamed but he put a hand over her mouth.

"Honglath." (4)

She took several deep breaths before he removed his hand and looked back towards Sàix. She took in his appearance now that he was closer and reached to touch his face. He grabbed her hand however before she got close and shook his head. "But why?"

"No," was his simple reply.

Sol-zahn reappeared at that moment, smiling amusedly at the demon shaman. "Still trying to resist, stupid boy. Waela. (5) You can not stop it."

Ren's eyes narrowed to slits as he stood back up, and he walked forward. "I will not fall prey to you mind games. You will not control me."

"You are foolishly hopeful. Can't you feel your own blood lust? I can quench it."

"Blood lust," the demon smirked, and laughed slightly. "What blood lust are you talking about? Ilharn (6), you are a foolish one. "

He jumped back and channeled his energies around him, teleporting everyone off the ship. He lightly let down Pirika and chuckled, amused by some hidden though. He then turned at the ship and growled.

"Ren," the man called Pyro addressed the demon and he turned to look at him. "We have to hurry and take care of Sol-zahn before he-"

Pyro fell over but Ren caught him before he hit the ground. He had pasted out because of blood loss most likely. "Such an idiot," Ren muttered spitefully. He picked up the flame user and brought him inside the former Flame Inn. Pirika followed him in quickly.

Ren dropped Pyro on the couch and then walked up the stairs. The ice maiden followed him up and joined him in the room. He sat on the bed, his hands folded in his lap. His eyes were down cast, and dark. And maybe even a little sad. She walked over to him and sat down beside him.

"Pirika, what has happened to me? Why am I cursed like this? I don't understand, haven't I suffered enough?"

She put a hand against his cheek and made him look at her. She gave him a warm smile and said softly, "Nothing is wrong with you."

She then kissed him gently and lovingly, drawing herself close to him. At first he didn't respond but he kissed her back after a little bit. His hand found it's way behind her head and he drew her even closer to himself. They kissed each other for several minutes until Ren drew back.

"Oh…" Ren said, licking his lips. His expression was impish. "You little vixen!"

He tickled her, sending them both into a laughing fit. She was so happy to be with him again, even if he was different. It had been too long since they kissed. It had been too long since she had heard him laugh. She wished this moment could last forever.

If only it could have.

----

"We have to get back," Yoh said in determination, while the others watched on. Most of them agreed, except for one.

"You have to stay here. I will go and deal with the leader and his band," responded Horo, looking surprisingly dark.

"What makes you think you can do it," Anna asked, but she got no reply.

"Why are you so set on getting yourself killed," Lyserg spoke plainly, to the point.

"I'm not going to die," was his reply.

They heard the laughter up stairs and Horo sighed. If one didn't know better you would almost think that he was jealous. He left the room with out a word and headed out the door into the light. Anna sighed in irritation and ran a hand through her sandy blond hair.

"Horohoro, he is hiding something from us. More then we could ever know."

-----

Horohoro put his hands out wide around him, letting the cold air wrap around his body like a blanket. He willed his power over the cold to work on the environment around him. Snow began to fall, and he opened his eyes to watch the snow fall.

"Ice, that is what I am. I am one with the element. But I don't belong here. I should leave before anyone notices my departure."

He let the snow fall down around him heavily, making it hard for others around him to see him. Suddenly though a noise caught his attention and he turned around.

"Stop!"

The noise stopped and he saw it was Tammy staring at him. He was surprised to see her but not too surprised. He didn't say a word at first, but just watched her. Finally he said;

"Why are you out here, Tammy?"

"Why are you leaving, Horo-kun? You've been acting so strangely lately…"

"Don't follow me Tammy, there is no reason to worry. But please understand, I do not belong here."

As the wind picked up, Tammy saw a change happen to him. Before her now was a man with long sliver hair and cold blue eyes. He wore armor that was silver with blue accents. It was also jagged like Ren's armor was but it resembled a snowflake. Suddenly the wind picked up, the snow mixed with the wind blocked Tammy's sight of Horo and by the time it died down he was no longer there.

"Horohoro!!!"

----

The door to the kitchen opened and Tammy ran back in. Anna was the first to notice she was crying and despite her cold outward appearance she went over to her. "What is wrong?"

"Horo left, he's gone…"

"What?!"

"He said he doesn't belong here. That there is no reason to worry. But I can't help it. Why did he go?"

Tammy gave into her emotions and cried on Anna, while the medium stared grimly at the ground.

"That isn't what we planed."

A/N: Alright, that was fun! I hope you enjoyed the chapter. It was so much fun to write and don't worry, I'll be trying to update sooner. I just hope you can forgive me for being so… late. Sorry. bow We are on part two now, once chapter eleven gets posted. Next chapter… more members of the alien group identities get revealed. Stayed tuned and don't forget to R&R!

1- Rivvin Human

2- Nau No

3-"Ssussun pholor das!" Light upon you!

4- "Honglath." Calm

5-Waela Foolish

6- Ilharn Father