Umeko's POV

I froze in midair and started to quake in fear. How dod he know? Did he have someone look and watch over my training? What's going on?! I cringed and gritted my teeth.

"How do you know I have it father," I seriously said. I wanted to see how much he knows and if he does know, then I would need proof before I blow my cover if I have to.

He simply chuckled and let out a miniacal laugh.

"HOW COULD I NOT KNOW? BWAHAHA! YOU ARE TOO NAIVE MY DEAR... 4 years ago before you went off to training, I felt the presence of something familiar. And that my dear, was the Elemental Amulet. My father, your late grandfather, was the former wielder of the amulet. He showed me its power and it was amazing. But it was gone when he died, and to think the 5 Dark Mages of the World would give you the amulet. Bullshit," my father snickered.

I froze in terror and in fear at the sight of my father right now. I felt helpless and weak, I want to die already. I lost my stamina, fire, and determination. I'm just a hollow shell of my former self.

'Wait a minute...there are three copies of the Elemental Amulet. My dad doesn't know that. Even if I do die, he won't be able to wield the Elemental Amulet'

I tear rolled down my cheek and I wiped it away, "Challenge accepted father. This is a fight to the death. Winner will be possess the Elemental Amulet."

My fire was back and I will not lose...

Hatsumi's POV

"Gee Machiko, wonder how Umeko is doing with her battle with her dad," I said.

"I don't know, but I hope she's okay. I keep on getting this sinking feeling..." Machiko darly said.

I looked over at her and gave her a reassuring smile.

"MACHIKO-SAN! HATSUMI-SAM!"

That voice was somewhat familiar...Miyuri?! Me and Machiko both turned around with a shock expression. Miyuri was running up to us and seemed exhausted.

"W-what's going on Miyuri?" I frantically asked.

"U-Umeko-san...She's in trouble, we must go...NOW!" Miyuri grabbed both of our hands and immediately dragged us.

Machiko took her hand away and sped up to where Umeko is. I followed after and knew why Machiko had that sinking feeling.

'I hope she's okay. Hang in there Umeko, we're coming.'

Haru's POV

'N-no way, my fiance is in danger. I must go assist her'

I immediately took out my sword and chanted the spell for teleportation. I'm now at the forest where Umeko and master are battling in and I heard a loud explosion. I ran as fast as I could and saw Umeko in that outfit. I blushed at the sight but quickly shook it away, I came here for a reason. I looked over to my right and saw master all torn up but he's still moving and he's not backing down. That's so like him...

Master charged at Umeko and punched her in the groin, she spitted out and I immediately ran out to catch her.

"UMEKO!"

Normal POV

"H-haru?! What are you doing, get out of he-" Umeko tried to finish but saw her father smirking and sent a dark energy ball towards Haru.

Umeko immediately panicked and ran in front of Haru to shield him.

"Haru... gomen. I wanted to spend my future with you, but I guess it's too late now. Please don't feel guilty, I'm already too happy. Haru, I love y-"

*BOOM*

~~~end of flashback~~~

Normal POV

Hatsumi was now crying and Lucy was hugging her and crying along with her.

"G-gomenasai for you're lost. You and Machiko were brave, and Haru must have been heartbroken. Anyway, where is Haru right now?" Lucy wiped her tears away and faced Hatsumi.

"H-he quitted the dark guild and turned himself in. He won't be out until another year..." Hatsumi glumly said.

"Well, don't worry. You have me and Stingy Bee over there now. We will protect whoever has the Elemental Amulets. Do you still have it," Lucy questioned.

"Hai, me and Machiko-san still own the Elemental Amulet. We both scattered to protect it from being thrown into the clutches of those who wish to overthrow the world into utter darkness. Machiko is now just a travler and wanders around. She stops by this town at least once every 2 years, but I barely see her anymore since I took the job as a singer to take tours so I can be almost unpredictable to track down," Hatsumi smiled.

Lucy looked at her with awe and said, "Hai, arigatou for your cooperation. We will make sure that he is brought down, even if it does mean using force. Lucy clentched her fists together and had fire in her eyes.

Sting's POV

I looked over at Blondie and saw that she had a look on her face. She looked hot, it's not every day you see her that hot before. I smirked and looked over at Ryo who's staring at Hatsumi. I smirked, "Make a move on her when she's down and crying like that again you hear?"

Ryo looked at me with a shocked expression then smiled, "Hai, arigatou Sting."

Kobanawa minna, gomenasai for not being active for the past few days. I felt sick, threw-up, and had high fevers... T^T
Also, starting today...I'll be keeping the votes in secret ;) tee-hee *mischevious grin*
Arigatou for your patience with me and gomen for making you wait.

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