Dragonelf 8:Okay it's been a while but that okay. I'll try to update sooner but it's really been hard lately. Oh well here's your story. And this is a Kamui chapter.

Chapter 19: Safeguard

Kamui sat peacefully on his bed; a screen was laid out before him. Ryu along with the other Dragon Knights were projected inside the screen. Ryu looked like she was slowly returning to her normal happy self, but there was still a defiant slump in her step. Kamui felt happy that she was, but all so sad because he couldn't be there with her. He knew that the moment he leave the castle that he'd turn into that other self and end up killing Ryu. So he held tight and stayed at the castle, like a good obedient demon. He was still badly hurt and blood soaked his bandages but at least he was able to move. He got rid of the spell the moment he hear footsteps come closer to his room. Nadil didn't even bother to knock this time he just walked in.

"You gonna set me free yet, master," said Kamui harshly but with a little hope.

"Not yet, I have a use for you," answered Nadil calmly sneering slightly.

"Then why are you here?"

"… Come and leave your dragon here," ordered Nadil.

Kamui instantly felt his body jerk forward as he put Dark down and followed Nadil. Dark sat up to follow but Kamui shook his head no and continued to follow. Nadil walked through his castle quietly not even speaking to Kamui. Kamui followed him and stayed as silent trying in vain to stop his movement. Finally Nadil stopped in front of a door Kamui looked at it in slight curiosity. The doors opened instantly in front of Nadil revealing a small table with a strange assortment of food on it. Kamui turned his head to see what Nadil was up to.

"Sit down Kamui. I'd thought we'd have dinner together," said Nadil as he sat down.

Kamui followed and sat on the opposite end on Nadil. He looked nervously at the food.

"Don't worry, its not poisoned, nor is it human flesh," enticed Nadil as he took sips form his cup, "Now eat."

Kamui slowly began to eat what was on his plate. Nadil watched him intently eating at his own pace. The silence was deafening to Kamui as he obeyed his master. Finally Kamui couldn't take the silence between them any more he had to say something.

"What do you want master?" asked Kamui sternly.

Nadil looked up intently with deep red eyes, set perfectly on Kamui. His look was piercing and it seemed like he was reading Kamui's mind, finally he spoke.

"You catch on quick. Tell me Kamui what did you see when you separated your soul form your body?"

"I saw a girl, being summoned to another world," answered Kamui before he could stop himself.

"Another world? I see. Seems like I'm not the only one to make rips across the worlds, oh well. Tell me what was her name?"

"Yuko Susana."

"Yuko… Well it's none of my concern. Now tell me we're you happy to see your sister. It was what I promised."

"Yes," confessed Kamui reluctantly, " But it was a bitter sweet moment, thanks to you!"

"Oh please Kamui, I kidnapped her first. I can't have you ruining my plans for her," replied Nadil. " Now why are you so persistent on saving your sister? Speak."

Kamui looked up at Nadil, his eyes hard and cold.

"I… I… I… I made a promise to one day to save her, if she ever needed it," answered Kamui trying to stop himself, "Us being twins we have a special bond, we are connected by flesh, blood, and mind. We sense each others feelings despite distance."

"I see, well that makes sense," said Nadil as he began to sip at his cup again.

Kamui went back to eating though he avoided the cup by his plate, not really wanting to drink form it.

"Kamui I have a very special gift for you," said Nadil smiling to himself.

"No thank you, I've had enough gifts from you, master," snapped Kamui.

"You don't have that choice. And I'd like to introduce you to someone just like you later on. His name is Gil."

Nadil stood up walking around the table and grabbed hold of Kamui's arm. Twisting it ever so slightly as he yanked Kamui out of his seat and into the middle of the room. A twisted smile graced his face as he pulled a dagger out of his boot. Kamui stared frightened at Nadil.

"Now take your shirt off," ordered Nadil, Kamui followed.

Kamui did as ordered, revealing a large scar on his stomach form when Nadil stuck his hand into his stomach and turned him into a demon. There were a few other scratches on his body, but those were more recent.

"Don't worry Kamui this will only hurt a little now hold still, and keep quiet."

Kamui stood perfectly still as Nadil carved small thin red lines into him. He wanted so much to jump back and scream in pain as Nadil carved into him. After Nadil was done Kamui looked down at himself. Strange designs were drawn all over him complementing his scar and scratches. Nadil then place his hand on Kamui. The marks began to glow a soft gentle blue, then disappear, except for the scar. Kamui looked down at his hands. Something was different it didn't affect his outward appearance, but Kamui could feel it on the inside.

"What did you do?" questioned Kamui horrified.

"I made a safeguard," answered Nadil.

"Safeguard?"

"Yes, but you need not worry about that. Returned to your chamber now," ordered Nadil.

Kamui could feel his body turn and leave though this time he didn't fight he was grateful to get away form Nadil. Kamui dragged his hand a crossed the walls as he reached his room.

'Are you okay Kamui?" asked Dark.

"I'm fine," answered Kamui as he walked in.

'What did Nadil want?'

"To find out what I saw when we met Yuko," answered Kamui.

'He did something didn't he?' replied Dark noting the missing shirt.

"Yeah but I don't know what, all he said was 'safeguard,'" answered Kamui rubbing his hand against the scar fingering it. "We'll worry about that later. I wonder how Ryu's doing?"

Kamui worked his magic and a screen appeared before him once again. Ryu and the other dragon knights were on the over side through the forest.

"Ryu I swear I'll break threw this curse, somehow," swore Kamui.