"Go Ice Swan!" Sora ordered and her bey charged at Leone.

"Not happening!" Sandra exclaimed as Leone's spin track became taller, allowing it to dodge the attack.

"Nice move, but don't think that's all it takes to defeat my Ice Swan," Sora smirked.

Sandra narrowed her eyes. "Go Leone!" Leone sped toward Swan.

"Swan! Icicle Smash!" Sora exclaimed. A swan appeared and it flung icicles at Leone, knocking it back.

"Leone! Hang on! True Lion Gale Force Wall!" Sandra commanded. The tornado appeared, protecting Leone from the other icicles. "Ha! Get by that wall!" Sandra challenged, smiling. I've got you now!

"Gladly!" Sora replied. "Swan! Frozen Pond!" Swan settled in the middle of the stadium and the stadium suddenly started to turn to ice. Leone lost all of its traction and was sent flying into the air, the tornado vanishing.

"Leone!" Sandra gasped. What do I do now? I can't attack her easily, and I'm already getting tired. Sandra blinked, a thought entering her head. I remember hearing that Gingka was in a similar position. If he could win then so can I! Sandra looked up at Leone, closing her eyes for a brief moment. I believe in you Leone. She then opened her eyes. "Leone! Smash Mode! Go now!" she shouted. Leone's fusion wheel shifted and it dove down toward Swan.

"Nice move, but not good enough! You're just helping me out!" Sora said as Swan moved and Leone crashed into the center of the stadium. Sora smirked. "That was a good battle, but I won in the end."

Sandra took a big breath and smiled. "It's not over."

"What? But Leone crashed!" Sora protested.

"Leone is still spinning," Sandra replied, pointing to the center of the stadium. Not even two seconds later Leone shot out of the ice.

"But how did it survive that crash?" Sora asked in shock as Leone began to travel on the cracks.

"Finish it Leone!" Sandra ordered.

"No! This isn't over yet! I still have one more trick, and I think it's worth it," Sora said. "Ice Swan! Special Move! Southern Cross!" White light enveloped the stadium. The move looked like a combination of Mystic Zone and Inferno Blast. "Once this move is finished, Leone will have stopped!"

Sandra gasped. No! I can't let that happen! She began to pant heavily. I'm not going to let myself lose! Not here! Not now! Sandra shut her eyes tight and raised her head to the sky. "I won't lose! Not here! Not now!" she yelled as a turquoise aura surrounded her and Leone. Leone began circling inside the white light. A tornado surrounded Leone as it moved faster and faster. "Special Move! Fierce Tornado Clash!" Suddenly Swan's special move vanished and Leone charged at it. "Now go!" Leone crashed into Swan, sending it flying out of the stadium.

Sandra caught Leone and, feeling exhausted, let herself fall to the ground, lying on her back on the ground with her eyes closed. She opened them again when she heard footsteps nearby. It was Sora holding out her hand. Sandra smiled and took it.

"You're really strong," Sora said as she helped Sandra up.

"Thanks, so are you," Sandra replied.

"The path is open now," Sora said, pointing to the tunnel. "Good luck."

"You could come with me if you wanted," Sandra offered.

"Ok, I will," Sora replied, smiling. They were about to head off when they heard a voice.

"You're not going anywhere yet," A lady jumped down, blocking their path.

Sandra tensed up. "Who are you?"

The lady looked at her. "I am Lady Shadow."

Hey guys. A one thing before I end this chapter, and everyone please read because I know that this has crossed a lot of you minds.

I don't mind you asking, "When do you plan to update?" but I do mind when I see, "Are you ever going to update?" It's especially frustrating when it's on another story. Please don't do that. I will update. You can be sure of it because I love this story too much to stop now, but I have other stories besides this one that I can't just neglect. Plus, I have been really busy lately. School just started up again, I'm trying to get hours in driving, I have Marching Band practice three days a week after school, and I have to practice on my own too. And this time I used to update right now is really short because I have a party tonight that I have to go too, and I have a party tomorrow too. And don't think I'm saying this to be mean. I'm not, but I am doing what I can to keep this going. I completely understand that you can get a little impatient and that's fine. I am fine with you asking when I plan to update, but if you ask me if I'm ever going to update it gets on my nerves. Especially since my brother does the same thing with different things. So please, please, please, I beg you, don't do that. If you want to message me and ask when I plan on updating by all means do so. Usually I don't have a plan. I just do it when I find time, but I can't always find the time. So please be patient with me. I'm tired, and a little stressed so please don't do this to me.

Now that I've gotten that off my chest I feel much better. Anyway, sorry for the long wait, I'll try to update soon but no promises. The next chapter is when we'll find out about Lady Shadow. Anyway please R&R :)