Sandra sat on the edge of the stadium beside Sora, waiting for Neptune to wake up. Rex was pacing back and forth, an impatient look on his face. Pence watched him, never once taking his gaze off the impatient boy. Sandra kept her gaze fixed on Neptune, concern filling her heart. She knew that Neptune was working against her, but she still couldn't stand the thought of her never waking up, or something being seriously wrong with her. Sandra didn't think of her as an enemy, that was for sure.

"You know, you probably won't win the competition now, right?" Sora pointed out.

"I know, but Neptune's well-being is more imortant that some competition. There will be other tournaments," Sandra said.

Sora smiled and nodded. "You're different, you know?"

Sandra looked at Sora. "How so?"

"Most bladers would do anything to win a title, no matter what it took. Some wouldn't even stop to think about someone that was out to get them, but you truly care about Neptune. You're something else."

Sandra smiled. "Thanks, but you've got to give yourself credit too. You're coming along on my crazy mission."

"Thanks, Sandra," Sora said, smiling.

A moan drew Sandra's attention back to Neptune. She sighed with relief when she saw Neptune's eyes crack open. "Neptune? Are you ok?" she asked.

Neptune sat up slowly before looking at Sandra in confusion. "Sandra?" she asked.

Sandra smiled and nodded. "Yep, it's me. You fainted right after our battle. I'm glad you're ok, though. I was really worried."

"You were worried about me? But I'm working against you," Neptune reminded her.

"I know that," Sandra replied.

"Then why did you care?" Neptune questioned.

"I couldn't just leave you here. You're a blader just like me. Like Sora, Rex and Pence. Plus, you're different from other bladers that have been out to get me," Sandra answered.

Neptune stared at her in shock. Sandra got up and held out her hand. Neptune took it without saying a word, and Sandra pulled her to her feet.

"Attention all bladers!" came the announcement. "The final match is set! The first two bladers to make it to the final stage are Masemune and Chris! All bladers please head to the peak to witness the final battle!"

"Looks like it's over," Sora commented. "We should head to the peak."

Sandra nodded in agreement. "Finally! We can get out of here!" Rex growled, going on ahead with Pence on his heels.

"We should go too, Sandra," Sora said.

Sandra nodded in agreement and began to follow Sora, but she stopped when she noticed Neptune wasn't following. She turned around and looked at her. "Are you coming, Neptune? I have a feeling you're going to miss an amazing battle if you stay here."

Neptune blinked and nodded before following her and Sora to the peak.

Once they reached the peak, they regrouped with the rest of the group and stood at the top of the stands. "So, who're they?" Gigi asked.

"This is Sora and that is Pence," Sandra introduced. "Oh! And I'm sure you guys remember..." Sandra never got to finish because when she turned around she realized that Neptune was gone. "Where'd she go?"

"Who?" Amber questioned.

"Neptune," Sandra replied.

"Neptune?" Shori echoed in shock. "You mean the girl who was out to get you?"

"Yeah, I battled her last. She fainted and we couldn't just leave her there," Sandra explained.

"But she could've attacked you after she woke up," Leo pointed out.

"No, Sandra's right. Neptune's a blader just like us," Blaze piped up.

Gigi nodded in agreement. Amber looked down at the ground. Sandra blinked, staring at her with a sympathedic look. The last time they had seen Neptune was when Riku had revealed that he was working with Nemesis. Gigi noticed this too and put her hand on Amber's shoulder. "You want to talk?" she asked.

Amber forced a smile and shook her head. "No, I'm fine."

Gigi didn't look convinced but didn't press the matter. Instead, she turned her attention to the battle. "Well, since we're here, we might as well watch the final battle."

"I can't wait to see who wins," Leo said as everyone turned their attention to the battle.

"I pretty sure everybody has heard of Masemune, but who's that Chris guy?" Sora asked.

"Never heard of him before," Rex answered.

As the battle was just about to start, Sandra felt a tap on her shoulder. She looked and saw Emma standing their. Emma motioned for Sandra to follow her. Sandra silently followed her away from the crowd.

"What's up?" Sandra asked.

"Just wondering what's up with all your new friends," Emma answered, raising an eyebrow.

"Don't worry about them. They're really nice, and they're helping me out," Sandra assured her.

"Do they know what they're getting into?" Emma questioned.

"Emma, none of us know what were getting into," Sandra reminded her.

"Well, we know we're dealing with Nemesis now," Emma pointed out.

"Ok, fine, we know somewhat of what we're up against, but the Legendary Bladers should be able to defeat Nemesis," Sandra argued.

"As long as Ryuga doesn't do anything reckless," Emma said.

Sandra couldn't help but admit that Emma was right. Ryuga always did things by himself and didn't as for help from anyone. Sighing, Sandra glanced back toward the stadium. "Look, I've got to go. If we find anything that's important, I promise I'll call you."

Emma looked like she wasn't done but nodded. "Ok. Just be careful, Sandra."

Sandra nodded before heading back over to the others.

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