Mr.Who2123: Finally got off my lazy bum to get another chapter up.

Kratos: Finally…you're such a flake.

Mr.Who2123: Hey! I can kill you off in my story. As well as your precious Anna… (puts fingers over laptop dangerously)

Kratos: Fine, I take it back.

Mr.Who2123: (Shrug) I don't think I could kill you anyways.

Kratos: So why'd you threaten me in the first place?

Mr.Who2123: Because it's fun…

Kratos: O-kay….let's begin.

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Kratos was fast asleep within the minute he laid down on the soft bed. Yuan watched his friend with a bemused grin. It was always hard for him to sleep, even before he got his Cruxis Crystal. Changing his focus to trying to sleep, Yuan turned his head to the ceiling and closed his eyes. He waited, and waited…and waited.

Okay…that's not working. He thought. Next, Yuan tried counting sheep. One…two…three…four…five…six…seven…eight…nine… as Yuan was about to say ten, a loud crash came from Kratos' bed. Yuan sat up, looking to find the disturbance. He noticed Kratos' sword, still buckled onto his belt, sticking out of the bed. Yuan also noticed a shattered pot on the floor.

Must of moved and the sword knocked it down, he thought, and laid back down. It also looks like Kratos didn't even hear it, too. Let's count sheep again. One…two…three…four…five…six…seven…eight…nine… as Yuan was about to count the last of the sheep, something clattered on the floor…again! Yuan sat up, and immediately noticed the Flamberge glowing on the floor.

Looks like his sword fell this time. Let me try counting one more time. Yuan muttered in his head, clenching his fists irritably. One…two…three…four…

"Yuan, wake up!!" Anna called from the door. Yuan sat up, clenching his teeth.

"Anna! I was trying to count the sheep!! I kept trying to reach ten, but Kratos' sword wouldn't let me!!! And then you had to come in and ruin it!!!" Yuan yelled madly. Anna blinked at Yuan, then to Kratos' blade, then back at Yuan.

"Uh, Yuan are you alright?" she asked, raising a brow.

"Of course I am fine! Do I look ill to you?" Yuan snapped back. How'd he get so grumpy? Anna thought. Yuan then sighed.

"So, why'd you come in?" he asked, considerably calmer than before.

"Oh yeah, Noishe is gone!" she replied. Yuan nodded and walked over to Kratos, tapping him lightly on the shoulder. The angel stirred and looked up at Yuan.

"What is it?" he asked, trying his best to sit up.

"Noishe is gone, Kratos!" she yelled, but Kratos just fell back into his pillow.

"Noishe is fine. He leaves all the time," Kratos replied sleepily, and fell back into slumber in moments. Yuan nodded in agreement to Kratos.

"Noishe is independent. He's not like a dog-"

"HOOWWLLLLL!!!!" Noishe cried. Kratos sat up immediately.

"Noishe sounds like he is in trouble. Let's go!" Kratos yelled, and Yuan picked him up. Anna led the way out, running outside. Noishe howled again. All of their fear steepened as the cry hung on for a couple moments, then faded into the black of night.

"That way," Kratos said, pointing to the eastern exit of the city. The three ran off into the open field surrounding Sybak and waited for another cry as they did. Noishe howled again, this time fiercer and longer, and everyone raced to the direction, hearts pounding.

The group entered a more forested area with a worn dirt trail leading them through it. Anna quickened her pace when she saw a trace of red on one of the trees.

I hope Noishe is alright, she wondered, tears gathering in her green eyes. She quickly blinked them away, however. I have to be strong for Kratos. Upon entering a clearing, the group found blood all over the grassy floor, and Noishe standing there. The protozoan seemed a completely different creature as it growled, baring its fangs, and was covered with red.

"Noishe!" Anna cried, and Noishe perked its head up, looking at Anna. It whined happily and raced towards them, licking and whining the whole time.

"I've got you now, Kratos!" a voice called from their right. Pronyma appeared, smirking evilly. She was also covered in blood; it looked like she and Noishe fought in the clearing. "I brought your stupid dog here to make him cry. I knew you'd come after it, just like I planned." Yuan let Kratos down carefully and pulled out his two sided axe.

"You're going to have to kill me first, Pronyma. Kratos is fighting to save both worlds, but Mithos is just being selfish, and is just trying to get Martel back. He doesn't care about the worlds, the Desians, or you, either," Yuan replied dangerously, stepping out into the clearing. Pronyma let out a sarcastic laugh.

"Of course that's not true, Yuan! He cares about everyone! That's why he split the world in the first place!" she exclaimed. "Well, enough chitchat, give me Kratos or I will kill you without hesitation." Yuan shook his head firmly.

"Fine, prepare to die," she yelled, and started up a spell. "Dark Sphere!" she yelled, and, as the spell implied, a black sphere appeared around Yuan and burst with him inside. However, he kept charging at the Desian leader and slashed at her. However, she jumped away and used Agarazium. Light rings burst up from Yuan's feet, thrusting him into the air.

Darn, I've underestimated her a lot. Better get my act together, he thought, flipping himself upright while he was still in the air. Yuan then charged a spell himself.

"Thunder Blade!" he yelled, and purple sword of mana crashed onto Pronyma, shocking her until she fell to one night. Yuan then spun his blade and sliced deep in her stomach, making her fall to the ground. The thunder master smiled and wiped some dirt off of his face.

Yuan's victory was short lived, however, and was slammed to the ground by sheer power. He looked up weakly to see Pronyma standing over him with a shaking fist.

"I thought I killed you!" he yelled, and rolled away from another Agarazium.

"You can't kill me so easily, fool!" she yelled, and then charged up another spell. "Acid Rain!" Yuan felt warm liquid fall down his face. Acid Rain lowers defense and attack. This is going to be hard, he muttered in his thoughts and charged at Pronyma while she finished her Acid Rain spell. He jumped high in the air and front flipped over Pronyma, leaving her dumbstruck. Yuan then charged his double sided blade with thunder and sent it deep in her back. It didn't do so much damage, however, and Pronyma whirled on him.

"Leonazium!" she screamed, and Yuan was sprawled onto the floor. The acid made his wound three times deeper than normal, and he clutched his stomach in pain. He heard Pronyma step towards him, and Yuan shut his eyes tightly, preparing for the finishing blow.

"I won't let you die!" a voice called from afar. "Healing Wind!" The move made Pronyma jump away in shock, and Yuan's wounds began to heal themselves. The angel felt his power returning, and stood up weakly. Yuan spotted Kratos hidden in the forest with his hand outstretched.

"Thanks," he said softly, and picked up his weapon. "This is it, Pronyma." Yuan twirled his gigantic blade as a purple magic circle appeared at his feet. The Desian leader noticed the move quickly and began backing away.

"Too late, Pronyma! Indignation!" he yelled, and the magic circle glowed below him.

She found herself cringing as a giant purple dome covered her. The edges began to spark, and thunder crashed all around her. Then, it all stopped and gathered at the top of the dome. The light grew brighter and brighter until it was white with power. Body shaking, eyes widening, Pronyma found herself consumed by a giant bolt of mana that seemed to tear apart her body until she fell to the floor, gasping for air.

Yuan smirked and walked to Kratos, giving him a thumbs up. Kratos smiled back, and was lifted by his partner.

"Yuan, that was amazing! I thought for sure you were done for when you fell, but you came right back and blew her up with…with…that giant dome move!" she exclaimed shaking with excitement.

"It's not called the giant dome move, it's called indignation," he replied, though he still smiled at the nickname.

"Oh, okay. You were great!" she said, still giddy. Yuan scratched his head.

"Not really," he muttered humbly.

"Don't be too modest, Yuan," Kratos advised, and smiled. Noishe barked in agreement.

"Well, I'm just glad it's over. That acid rain hit me hard," Yuan said, sighing slightly.

"It's…not…over…yet!" a voice warned behind. Pronyma limped behind them, red with rage and hate. Yuan gaped at Pronyma, dumbfounded.

"How did you survive that?" he asked angrily, reaching for his blade.

"BLOODY LANCE!!!" she screamed, ignoring poor Yuan's question. A giant square appeared below the whole group, Anna and Noishe included. The square below was a mix of black and red, and glowed with intensified energy. Spears appeared all around them, waiting for Pronyma's signal to attack. The weapons were all drenched with red liquid, and were pointed straight at them with a dangerous sharp tip. Pronyma raised a bloody hand, and the weapons moved slightly closer.

"When I drop my hand, you will experience the power of my magic!" she screamed. Anna trembled and ran to Kratos and Yuan for comfort. Kratos wrapped an arm around her and held her close.

"It will be alright. I promise," he said. Anna nodded, and buried her face in his chest, trembling slightly less. Kratos held her closer when the Desian leader let her hand fall to her side, and Anna shook immensely. The spears darted straight for the group, as if they were anxious to shed even more blood. Kratos saw them coming for him, and closed his eyes, bracing for the blow. He waited…but nothing hit him. Kratos opened his eyes to see himself out of the attack with everyone else. He also noticed a man with a broadsword in his hand. Kratos turned to Yuan.

"What just happened?" he asked. Yuan just shrugged, also confused. The man turned to the group.

"Is everyone alright?" he asked, sheathing his blade. Everyone nodded with puzzled expressions.

"Er, what just happened?" Anna asked. The man smiled. His blonde hair was messy and partially covered one of his eyes much like Kratos'.

"I just saved your lives," he replied with an amused smile.

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Mr.Who2123: I know, I'm evil, but I'm stopping there.

Fans: Awwwww!!! You won't update in awhile, though!

Mr.Who2123: If you were real fans, you would wait forever.

Fans: Alright…(they leave)

Yuan: I was so cool! Did you see me pwn Pronyma?

Kratos: …Pwn? What's that?

Mr.Who2123: Only the coolest nerd language ever!

Kratos: So Yuan is a nerd?

Yuan: (With a World of warcraft shirt and super high shorts on.) Pfff, c'mon, do I look like a nerd to you?

Kratos and Mr.Who2123: …Maybe.