Jaden: The Fallen Angel of Destruction

Chapter Ten

By Kellyq

I can't believe that my Jaden allowed that lowlife to mark what's mineYubel huffed mentally. She looked back at the special mirror to see an image of Jesse. He had a mocking stare, and it made her blood boil. She lifted her hand, ready to smash the mirror, but her hand came to a halt. A soft white strand of energy started to form in palm hand. Yubel blinked a few times, she brought the substance to her lips and licked it. Instantly her own energy was increased.

"Well, this is new," Yubel muttered.

"What's new?" came Cobra's voice.

The young woman turned to see her trainer walk in. "I didn't know that I can take energy and use it to restore any damage to my body."

"You probably don't remember this," Cobra said. "When I found you, you were half dead ..."

"I remember that now," Yubel interrupted. "You were going to find energy for me in exchange for the death of the people who didn't help your son ... right?"

Cobra nodded his head. "But you're not strong enough to fulfill our agrement yet. You still need training."

Yubel huffed inwardly. That's what I made him believe. Once things are set, Jaden will be all mine. Cobra watched her lick her lips, before her expression darkened to a scowl.

Blair noticed that see Jesse was rubbing his chest, wincing every so often. "Jesse, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," the young Anderson responded, clutching his shirt in his fist, moving it higher. I can't tell Blair that there's danger surrounding her ...

"You don't look fine," Blair pointed out. Jesse stopped and stared at her, still clutching his shirt. "You're in pain. And I'm not going to stand by and let Jaden's close friend suffer!"

With that, the princess reached out and pulled on Jesse's clenched hand. The fabric tore to reveal what looked like a scar in the shape of a gem on his chest. It gave off a shine as Blair stared in awe. Jesse stepped back out of reflex, and covered the scar with his fist.

The princess frowned. Could that be causing him pain? "If that scar hurts, the nurse should take a look at it," Blair advised.

Jesse bit his lip. "It only hurts when danger is nearby ..."

Blair blinked. "You mean you have a special energy that protects you?" The princess pouted playfully. "That's not fair - I wish I had something like that."

Jesse sighed. "It does help protect me when I'm in danger, but sometimes I feel like it's a curse ..." Jesse shook his head, wanting to change the subject. "We better see what we can do about Marcel."

Blair blinked and watched Jesse walk ahead. Why do I have a bad feeling about this? The princess thought.

Syrus walked in to see that Jaden was now getting out of bed. "Jaden, you're alright!"

The brown haired teen turned and was knocked to the foor by his best friends flying tackle. Jaden chuckled. "Of coures I am, Sy. Why wouldn't I be?"

The smaller teen stood up and helped his friend up. "When I met up with Jesse, he said that you fainted and ended up with a high fever."

Jaden tilted his head in confusion. I did? "Sorry about that," the brown haired teen said. "I didn't mean to scare anyone."

"Jesse was the morst worried," Syrus informed him. "But are you strong enought to get out of bed now?"

Jaden smiled. "You know me better than that. Nothing can keep me down."

Jeese and Blair came to Marcel's room. Blair knocked first. "Marcel, it's me, Blair – may I come in?"

"I don't sense any danger," Jesse said softly after waiting to see if Marcel would answer the door. Now why did I feel danger when I was with Blair to start with? Something's up and I know that Yubel has something to do with it.

"He always does this," the princess groaned. "Whenever I want to even say 'hi' he's just gone – it's like that Yubel bitch is poisoning him or something!" Blair froze when she cursed. "Sorry about that. I never do that ..."

Jesse smiled. "Don't worry about it. I know how you feel about Yubel ..." the turquoise teen chuckled but winced when the scar on his chest started to shine. Not again. Why is this happening now?

Blair was really starting worry. "Jesse are you sure you're alright? Could someone close to you be in trouble besides your self?"

Jesse froze. "Jaden ..." he murmured. With that, the teen turned and ran back the way they came.

The princess watched Jesse run off. I think things are going to become really interesting ...

A tall young man with honey brown eyes blinked. He went by the name of Joey Weeler. He stopped when saw a trail of blond hair. That couldn't be Mai! Joey ran after who he thought was his lost friend and old crush.

"Mai!" he called out. The blond woman stopped. "Mai, is dat you?" Nervous tension hung the air. Joey stood there, trying to keep his emotions at bay. "Mai, don't you recognize me? It's me - Joey!"

A playful smile made its way to the woman's face. Mai slowly turned and gave Joey a teasing look. "Of coures I remember you, hun. What brings you here?"

"I'm training some students here. What about you?"

"So am I. But I have to get going." With that she turned and continued walking.

"Mai, wait!" Joey called out desperately. The blond woman stopped, her hands on her hips. "Where have you been? I've been looking everywhere for you!"

Mai's expression darkened. "We'll talk later, hun, and say hello to Kaiba for me."

Joey winced. How did she know I'm going out with him? A knot formed in his stomach as pain flashed across his eyes. Mai, I'm sorry, but I'll make it up to you some how, Joey thought.

Yubel walked into Jaden's room to see that the brown haired boy was putting on his coat. "Feeling better already?"

Jaden nodded and walked to the door to put his shoes on. "Alright. I'm ready to start training."

Yubel blinked, wondering what was with the sudden change, but she liked it. "Shall we?" Yubel asked sweetly.

The two walked out to see Jesse running up with a worried look. Jaden dashed to his crush when he saw that Jesse was in pain.

"Is everything alright, Jess?"

Yubel narrowed her eyes. I was hoping to distract Jesse long enough to take what is really mine! The young woman was so deep in thought, she didn't realize that Jaden had forgotten that Yubel was still there, and had focused all his attention on Jesse.

To Be Continued ...