Thank you everyone who wrote a review last chapter. I think I managed to respond to everyone.Well here is the next chapter. I seemed to have found a new beta reader who is putting deadlines on my chapter installments, so they should begin to be posted more often. Read Review and Enjoy. Special thanks to Jason Moon for beta reading.

Forward: I don't own The Psychic Academy, though I wish to open one in the future. The wonderful Katsu Aki does. When her Characters do appear, they will be mentioned in the forward.

Psychic Academy: On the Other Side

Based on the popular manga series by Katsu Aki

By Darkensea

Chapter 15:

It was another hot and dry day, as Xaioto found himself trapped in another of the most boring History lectures possible. His mind was far from the teachers monotone drone, and on to a matter that he had found more important. The defeat of Azural and the other Defenders had given him a reputation among the upper classmen, and he was finding his name on the top of their list. This was made worst by the fact that he really didn't deserve the reputation. He still didn't have a tangible offense and his defense was mainly to avoid oncoming attack. He was pretty sure that one solid hit from anyone would finish him. He took a drink from his water bottle and started to focus. "Umi" He whispered condensing all the mist that would erupt from him into a small ball in between his hands. The condensing took more effort than he had anticipated and the water he had drunk wasn't enough to get him through the condensing process. He let the mist fade feeling light heading and dizzy. He rested for a bit, making notes to himself in his notebook, then tried again. Water intake was more important than he first realized, without the right amount he would have to use what Doc called his natural water level. Doing this is usually ends him in the hospital wing for a few hours, or forced him to sleep while his aura healed him.

After several attempts he was holding a ball of mist, concentrating with all his focus to hold it there. He cast a glance at Moon who was sleeping in the seat next to him. He launched the ball at Moon's chair, and watched as it dispersed around the chair causing no effect. Moon slept on peacefully.What was he missing? He had followed Soni and Mryia's instructions and it worked most of the way. Something was missing. He knew his aura had the potential to be devastating, he just couldn't seem to use it properly, and the only thing he could think of to help him, was to train until he could. He finished off the remains of his water and tried one last time.

Xaioto arrived back at the dorm room exhausted. Not concerned with anything but sleep, Xaioto entered the darkened room, removed his glasses and flung himself on his bed.

"Do you always get in to bed so violently?" A soft voice whispered next to him. He jumped in shock crashing to the floor as a playful laughter filled the room.

"Myria, how the hell did you get in here?" He stammered. She didn't answer, but helped him back on to his bed pulling him into and embrace. "It has been a while since I've seen you last,"

"Two weeks, Myria. It's only been two weeks." He said. "We both had been busy with school work and aura training. Time to hang out has been scarce."

"How is your aura training going? Not over exerting yourself again."

"I've been managing to keep my levels in balance. However I still can't seem to deal any aura damage. There is something missing in my methods, I can feel it, but I am not sure what it is." Myria could sense the dismay in his voice, and realized how frustrating that it must be for him. She pulled him closer in her embrace.

"I wish I could help, but I done all I know." She fell silent for a moment. "Maybe when you need it most it will come to you."

"I hope so." He replied solemnly, "Things have gotten tougher, now and I find myself avoiding more fights than ever."

"You were trying really hard to become stronger." Her voice was soft and soothing. "Try and rest." Xaioto curled up in her arms and allowed the exhaustion from the day take over. Myria laid there watching him sleep, before she noticed a thin layer of mist that had formed around them. The soothing and comforting effects of Xaioto's aura began to settle over her beckoning her to join him in sleep. She tried to resist the feeling but the urge to fight was soothed away as well. She fell asleep helplessly.

The sun had begun to set when the two awoke from their nap. Xaioto awoke first feeling much better then when he had went to sleep, It took a few seconds to wipe the clouds from his eyes and realize that the flaming red in front his eyes was a single beam of the fading sunlight that pierced the crack in his thick midnight blue curtains, dancing on Myria's flaming red hair. He gently brushed it out of her face. "Thank you." He whispered in her ear. Slipping out of bed and retrieving his sunglass from the dresser where he had tossed them. After protecting himself, he opened the curtains and let the golden red sunlight fill the room.

The campus was a glow with the blazing light. A natural mist had begun to form over campus. He wanted to walk, no clear destination in mind, just to be out in the mist. He crossed back over to Myria, kissed her on the forehead and slipped out the room.

The mist was comforting around him and let his aura absorb the natural energy of it. He started he walk circling the campus. He was enjoying the solitude and quiet of the evening. His worries from earlier in the day seemed to have drifted away with the mist and he felt completely calm. Was this what his aura, feels like to others? It must nice to be embraced in it. His mind was beginning to drift as he lost sense of where he was. He feet just kept walking taking him out off of the campus on out on to the town streets.

It was a strange melody that reawakened him to his surroundings. The soft sound of a wooden flute was being played somewhere nearby. It filled the air and hung hauntingly over the mist. Xaioto looking around realized that he was lost. The music had to be played by someone and they might know how to get back to the academy.

He followed the sound until he reached a dead end alleyway. The musician was sitting on top a pile of discarded crates. Most of his features were cast in to shadows, making him appear ominous.

"Excuse me, Sorry to disturb you." Xaioto said approaching slowly.

"Greetings," The musician replied. "Beautiful night is it not?"

"Yes it is." Xaioto replied relaxing a bit. "Can you help me out? I'm a little lost."

"The way the wind makes the mist dance, a true marvel of nature." The musician had ignored his question completely. "Is that what brings you out here? Xaioto Umi Ryokuo? Or should I say as Xaioto of the mist."Xaioto recoiled back a few steps. The musician was an upper classman, and this could mean trouble. He braced himself for an oncoming fight but the musician said. "Relax, I mean you no harm. It is to beautiful tonight, to break the balance of wind and mist. I only want to talk."

"Talk about what?" Xaioto demanded.

"I want to talk about You, Your friends, Different things." He paused. "You didn't want this reputation, did you? You're not even sure how the tale of your deeds got to be so widespread."

"Who are you?"

"How many of your classmates came and thanked you? How many even say hello? Yet they throw around your name to avoid confrontation. Like you are their protection and savior... You didn't know that, did you? I can tell by the look on your face. That is how your name got out there. You were only protecting those you cared about."

Xaioto was at a loss for words. This musician knew a lot about him and his situation, yet he had never seen him before. Everything inside of he told him he should be wary of the mysterious figure but something about him seem friendly and familiar. The musician continued. "But all that is out of your control. Unless you tell your classmates to go to hell, but that would be mean."

"What do you want from me?"

"I already said, I just want to talk," He paused again. "The defenders are a lot bigger that just Azural and Rumeri, and once things get out of hand they will come after you."

A shrill psychotic laugh filled the air, echoing off the walls of the alley way. Both boys turned to face the new comer. It was a girl with long dark hair and eyes to match. There was a crazed look in her eyes, though they seemed happy. She walked past Xaioto and disappeared into the shadows, surrounding the musician. He greeted her with a loud kiss. "Had fun?" he asked then returned to face Xaioto. "You said you were lost." The Musician said finally. Jykelle is heading back to the academy, she can take you."

Jykelle let out another psychotic laugh, "Who your friend?"

The musician was quiet for a moment. "Good question, all this conversation and I did not get your name."

Xaioto understood what the musician was getting at. "My name is Mylki."

"Come along Mylki, it getting late. The area isn't safe for aura users at night." Jykelle said with a soft laugh. The crazed look in her eyes scared him.

"Good night Mylki" The Musician said. "We will meet again and give my regards to Jason for me." He slid back in to the shadow and vanished leaving an aura trail heading off into the distance.

Jykelle led Xaioto back on to the street. She had a fast pace and Xaioto struggled to keep up. So when she stopped suddenly, it caught him off guard. Glowing from through the mist were the auras of three aura user in the distance. Two of them were on the floor while the third knelt over them. Without thinking Xaioto rushed to their aid. He was surprised to find Azural and Rumeri on the floor with Myria kneeing beside them.

"Myria What happened." he asked.

"I don't know. I came searching for you, and found them like this."

Jykelle let out a psychotic laugh again. "Lucky me," She said to herself. "I get to finish off all three defenders in one night. I haven't had this much fun in a while."

"Jykelle?" Myria said. "This is your doing."

Jykelle laughter rose. "Poor Myria. You lost your team, and your saving Xaioto is no where around to help you. The boss will be very pleased."

Xaioto turned to face her placing himself between her and Myria. "Xaioto of the mist is a lot closer than you think."

"You?" She said. Then let out a low growl. "Boss said he wants you personally. You wouldn't be so kind to step aside and let me finish my job."

"No, to get through her you have to come through me."

"He is so cute." Jykelle said laughing; she seemed to be talking aloud to herself. "I would love to tear him to pieces."

"Stay close, Myria," He whispered to her, "and on my signal Jump us out of here. Umi."

The mist around them rose even higher and grew thicker. The effect of Xaioto's aura and the natural mist. At the same time strong wind picked up encircling them. A look of panic and fear spread across Jykelle's face. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it." She was screaming at the wind. "I'm sorry. Please don't hurt me." She shattered and vanished leaving an aura trail heading in the same direction as the musician.

"That was weird." Myria said. "Let's go."

Xaioto reached for his water bottle only to remember he had left it back at his dorm. He turned to and looked around. There was a vending machine in front one of the stores across the street, but he had also left his money at the dorm as well. His eyes turn to Azural and Rumeri who were still unconscious. He searched their pockets until he had enough, and went to buy some water.

"You just can't take their money like that." Myria protested.

"It's payment for taking them back to school." He explained. "I can't jump back without replenishing. Plus we have to carry them back, so that is going to take more. Even though I can absorb the mist, there is not enough moisture to fully recover. I learned my limits and requirements."

She smiled, "You can follow my trail, see you soon." She picked up Rumeri and jumped. Xaioto finished his water quickly, recovered Azural and followed her. They appear in front of the school infirmary. Myria had leaned Rumeri against the wall. "We can leave them here. Doc should find them tomorrow."

She turned to leave. "I will some other time."

"Myria," He called after her.

"Jykelle is one of the higher members of the defenders. Starting with her is not good." She didn't turn to face him. "And she was right; you won't always be there to save me. I need to become stronger on my own." She paused and let her words sink in. "When this ends, we can hang out freely."

"Myria, we are stronger together. You should have realized this. Your main goal was to defeat Perzo, and we did, together, twice. There is no reason to separate now."

"Look at you Xaio. You're going to great lengths for my sake. Nearly getting yourself killed each time. You protect me, and I should protect you. Thats why I am going away for a while. To protect you."

Xaioto closed his eyes and focused. "Umi." He extended the mist embrace. The mist enwrapped her, and he knew its effects were beginning to settle in. He walked up behind her and wrapped her in a double embrace.

"Don't do this." He whispered. Just like before she felt the urge and will to fight him, absorbed away in the aura. For a brief moment, her fear of Xaioto power's returned, normal auras couldn't do this, and this is the shadow that the golem spoke of. Something that should be feared. These feelings where soothed away as well. The feeling of calmness filled her, and then was replaced be the pure enjoyment of being in Xaioto's arms. "We will fight this together."

The golem. She remembered the message that the golem had given to her, and realized it was what the missing part of Xaioto's training was. There was a chance they would make it through this, and like Xaioto said, it had to be together.

"You are a painter and the mist is your paint, what you wish is what you create."