Ranpha walked through the hallways with no emotion on her face. She watched the floor, still in shock. There were quiet footsteps that greeted her from ahead.

"There she is!" Mint screeched. Ranpha looked up to see Mint pointing at her, and Milfie running towards her - arms extended. Ranpha rolled her eyes, and stood motionlessly, waiting for impact. Milfie slammed into her, and she let out a tired groan.

"Oh Ranpha!" she cried. "we've missed you so much! Where were you?!" her eyes were wet, and she was smiling widely.

"I've been on my ship. My phone must not have been working." she mumbled in a boring monotone. Milfie pulled back from the hug, still gripping her shoulders.

"What's wrong Ranpha?" her eyebrows pulled up, and she looked worried. "Are you hurt? Did I hurt you?" she stopped touching her all together, and stepped away.

"No." Ranpha snarled, insulted Milfie would think she was hurt because of a hug.

"What is it?" Milfie asked, a scared expression washing over her face.

"Ranpha-san?" Mint called from behind Milfie. She looked so young, but so intelligent at the same time. "What's wrong Ranpha-san?"

Ranpha wiped at the tears streaming down her face. She didn't realize she was crying until just now. She was stuck and had no words. She still thought she was caught in a nightmare.

"Lord Eonia and Lulu are coming to kidnap me." Ranpha whispered. More tears poured down her face. She swatted them away, embarrassed to be crying in front of Milfie and Mint.

Mint looked confused, and Milfie's face held an expression of horror.

"What?" Mint asked serious again.

"Lord Eonia wants to kidnap me so I'll fight with her, that way she can capture Prince Shiva. She believes that I'm the strongest fighter of the angels." more footsteps began clumping towards the 3 girls.

"I think I can disagree with that." Forte grinned at Ranpha, walking down the empty corridor. "There you are Ranpha!" she exclaimed relieved. Her smile disappeared quickly when she saw their expressions. "Did someone die?" she asked half serious, half joking.

"No, Forte-san," Mint answered softly.

"What's everyone freaking out about then?" her deep voice bounced off the wall and surrounded everyone with sound. No one else answered Forte, so Ranpha spoke up.

"They're coming for me." she stated simply, still whispering.

"Who?" Forte demanded. Ranpha didn't say anything. "Ranpha!" she yelled gripping her by the shoulders and shaking her violently. "Answer me, you're freaking me out!"

"Lord Eonia and Lulu!" Ranpha screamed. She composed herself, and wiped away more tears. She sniffled, and began playing with a lock of her hair to avoid their eyes. Forte grabbed her hand and held it with a firm grasp.

"Ranpha, why are you worrying about that?" Forte asked with disbelief. Ranpha looked up at her like she was crazy.

"What do you mean why am I worrying?! Forte! Their going to come and hold me prisoner so that I'll fight against everyone here! That's why I'm worrying!" Ranpha's mouth twisted weird at the word 'worry'.

Forte tightened her grip on Ranpha's shoulders. She flinched slightly, but ignored the pressure.

"We would never let anything happen to you Ranpha. Look at Takuto, he's a complete wreck," Ranpha blushed at his name ."and Lester has been working non-stop… We're all working harder to keep you safe. Trust me, nothing's coming through those doors." she pointed at the front of the ship.

"Okay, Forte. I believe you." Forte smiled down at her sweetly, her red hair, shining in the florescent lights. "Now can you let go of my shoulders?" she asked pulling back, and rubbing her sore shoulder and collar bone.

"Sorry." Forte nodded once, and with one swift turn walked away. Ranpha watched her tall figure walk away, Mint and Milfie walking with her. She suddenly felt like breaking down and crying, but held back the urge.

Everything will be fine, everything will be fine, everything will be fine. She tried to reassure herself, but still had a gut feeling that something terrible was on the way. So she needed to put on a brave face, and believe that she could walk away if it ever did happen. She was the strongest fighter after all.

She smiled, believing that at the least. If it wasn't true, then why else would Lady Sherry and Lord Eonia want her on their side so badly?