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Hehe, chapter 4! I hope Tsukune doesn't get hurt too much eh? Anyways, I was really sleepy on the part with Moka talking to the bus driver so please don't cast a critical eye on

that. I couldn't think straight. And it doesn't help when I keep having to think that I have homework, which I'm not sure there even is any. Overall, I did it all during late nights so I

wrote this while being sleepy, so don't be surprised by how horrible it is. Don't worry next chapters will have more drama in it I guess. This was just necessary. Anyways, enjoy!

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.

Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction...

Moka woke up, expecting to feel Tsukune right next to her. However, that was not the case. She arose quickly thinking that Tsukune might've been captured. She quickly changed out of her pajamas into her school clothes. She ran outside but didn't see Tsukune anywhere…

In a bus somewhere out there...:

"I really appreciate you driving me outside Bus driver-san" called Tsukune from the back of the bus to the driver.

"Anytime boy, whenever I'm not on my coffee break" said the bus driver.

'Remind me again why we're going to some forest in Korea.'

'Because, I wish to retrieve my old sword, it has ancient powers that haven't been seen in a long time.'

'I see… But what does that have to do with anything? I mean it's just a sword.'

'Do you want to protect Moka-chan?'

'Yes, very much.'

'Well then do what I say, and ask the bus driver if we can borrow a knife.'

'A knife? But why?'

'All will be explained later, now just do it.'

'Fine fine'

"Bus driver-san, can I borrow a knife?"

The bus driver was grinning manically as he said, "Of course boy, here catch" as he threw a steel, 7-inch knife at Tsukune.

Tsukune instinctively caught the knife easily in mid air. "WHAT THE HELL? YOU COULD'VE KILLED ME!"

"Ah, but I didn't, if that little toss had killed you, you wouldn't be worth my time" said the bus driver.

'Don't be so quick to anger. It cloud's your mind. If he didn't have such patience with you, you would be dead. Never become angry at the wrong time, it could be fatal.'

'Sorry, but what else would you expect me to do? He threw a freaking knife at me.'

'I understand, however, do not make this mistake again.'

'Fine.'

The rest of the bus trip was silent as the bus drove out of the portal connecting the youkai school and the human world. Soon they entered a forest and beyond it was a mountain. "This is where I take my leave, good luck" said the bus driver while saluting Tsukune (whoa didn't see that coming) then ran into the bus and took off back into the portal.

'That was strange'

'Not really'

'Huh?'

'Nothing, just come on, we've got a sword to find.'

As they were having this conversation, Tsukune found himself at the base of the mountain.

'Tiger Mountain is what they call it here in Korea. It's very important to them and there are guards here with guns to guard this place. However there are many people who hike it everyday.'

'Well thanks for the information I guess, though I think I'd get more from a brochure.'

'Well I'm not some kind of machine that spews out information at any request'

'Point taken, however what am I supposed to do now?'

'Well, I guess hike the mountain to the top?'

Tsukune grunted as he did just that. After a few exhausting hours, he reached the top and gasped, "I made it." He was pretty sweaty at the moment. He turned and rolled over onto his back. He gazed up into the sky as he noted that it was quite cloudy. It looked like it was going to rain, as he thought that a tiny drop hit his cheek. Then another, and another, until it was soon raining hard upon him.

'Okay now what? And be quick, it's raining.'

'Took you long enough. Okay now slam your palm onto the ground and say "I solemnly swear that I am entering with good intentions and bear no ill will towards the youkai or humans."'

Tsukune felt a bit silly as slammed his palm onto the ground and repeated the words. Even as he said it, he could feel the weight of what it meant, and that it would bind him to his words. As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a rumbling beneath his feet as the ground seemed to split open into a dark tunnel with steps.

'Whoa… that's amazing.'

'I'm glad you think so, now proceed with caution, I littered the whole place with traps.'

'Those words comforted me deeply' retorted Tsukune with sarcasm…

Back at the Academy:

"TSUUUUUKUUUNE!" screamed Moka.

Moka at this moment was looking for Tsukune everywhere. Currently she was looking around the forest. As she passed through the edge of the forest entering the border of the academy and the human world, she saw the bus coming. As she ran up to the bus, she called to the bus driver, "Hello! Bus driver, have you seen Tsukune anywhere? I've been looking everywhere for him." The bus driver made a sudden grin and said, "Why yes, didn't he tell you? He's off somewhere in the mountains of Korea. What? He didn't even leave a note to tell you?" The bus driver was starting to feel sorry for Tsukune. At least that's what I'm guessing, you never know with the dark lords… Anyways, Moka's youkai aura suddenly released. Somehow the inner Moka broke through even without taking off the rosario, and she was pissed. "Tsukune… I hope you have good time in Korea, because it could be the last thing you ever see... Bus driver, take me to Korea."

"As you wish" I swear, that bus driver is mad, MAD I TELL YOU.

BACK IN KOREA...:

Somewhere in a mountain in Korea… Tsukune sneezed.

'You okay? Do you have a cold or something?'

'I don't think so.'

'Anyways, the beginning part of this won't kill you, it was designed to weed out the weaklings or the ones who stumbled here by mistake which on second thought, I don't know how they would've done that.'

'That's comforting, what about farther in?'

'Well, it was pretty long ago, and yea…'

'You mean you don't remember?'

'…'

'Shit.'

As Tsukune was walking along, he tripped on a small metal wire which broke apart as he fell flat on his face. He quickly jumped up getting ready for whatever dreadful thing that was coming. Suddenly he heard something, at first he didn't know what it was, but than he realized it was laughter. Shyunesh was laughing at him.

'What's so funny?!'

Syunesh tried to calm down as she said 'I am sorry, but that was the trap. That entire trap's purpose was to trip someone and do exactly what you did. It does nothing else. Seeing you act like your about to die, I just can't help but laugh.

Tsukune flushed and turned and took long strides into the unknown.

'Tsukune, I wouldn't do that if I were you…'

Tsukune ignored Syunesh and continued walking. He took not four steps when he stepped on a tile that sunk in.

'Uh oh, that can't be good.' Tsukune heard a rumbling as the floor in front of him sunk around a foot and stretched five feet across.

'What the hell is this? I mean, I know you set traps in the beginning for weaklings, but this is just ridiculous.'

'…'

'Oh wow, now you're ignoring me eh? Fine I'll just step through it.' As Tsukune stepped forward, Syunesh spoke up.

'I wouldn't do that if I were you.' Tsukune's foot stopped in midair, about to step onto the seemingly safe floor.

'Oh? And why not?'

'Because there are a bunch of minuscule needles embedded in there that is laced with the essence of a deadly venom that are found from the first snake ever to exist. If your wondering which, I'm talking about the snake from the Garden of Eden that tricked Eve into eating the apple from that tr-'

'What the heck? Where'd you get that, isn't that like, old?'

'Where? That was simple enough. We captured a snake, and traced back it's origins to the first snake to confirm that it did indeed exist, than we found where legends say where snakes first appeared. All we found was a snake tooth which we believe was the first snake's. Now we haven't tested out how effective the venom is, but unless you want to find out, I suggest you do not step in the pit.'

'Very well, however how will I be able to pass the next obstacles?'

'The next obstacles will be where only the strongest of demons can pass. And at the end, only an elf can pass the Sanctuary of the Guardian.'

'By Sanctuary of the Guardian, you mean yo-'

'Correct… It is where my body is preserved through time and also where my sword is located.' Tsukune shivered a bit at the thought of that.

'Now I must teach you how to transform, for you need to be in your elven form to pass through the next ones. First, you must search deep within yourself. Look for a warm-'

A FEW HOURS LATER:

Tsukune was currently running from a giant spider chasing him. He suddenly stopped and turned towards the spider. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Then he opened his eyes suddenly to show his deep blue eyes and he just walked up to the spider. He walked up to a leg and flicked it lazily with a finger. The spider's leg suddenly snapped back and a huge inhuman scream was heard echoing through the maze. Tsukune jumped up and kicked its face just to shut it up. When Tsukune was done beating up the giant spider, he continued on until he came upon a sphinx. "Well I knew this place was strange, but a sphinx? Damn it I suck at riddles." Almost as in response to his cursing, the sphinx stirred and jumped right in front of Tsukune.

"I will give you three choices. One, turn back and never return. Two, die at my claws. Three, answer three of my riddles and if you succeed in answering all of them correctly, you may pass. However if you answer incorrectly, I will eat you. Choose wisely."

"I will answer your riddles" said Tsukune.

"Not a wise choice young one. The first riddle,

The Moon is my father,

The Sea is my mother;

I have a million brothers,

I die when I reach land."

'What the hell? Okay… Moon and sea… Sea has a lot of water and stuff. A million brothers? Die when I reach land… Something to do with water… Think back to science class…'

The science teacher was talking about science and writing things on the board. However Tsukune was preoccupied with someone throwing paper at him ever few seconds. Tsukune suddenly snapped and threw his pencil at the boy two seats behind him who kept throwing paper at him. Unfortunately the teacher saw him at that moment and he was sent to the dean's office…

'Oh yeah. Horrible experience in middle school.'

'Ugh, didn't you pay attention to your mentor when he was teaching you?'

'I tried to…'

'How are the moon and sea associated? Think, haven't you ever been to the beach before?'

'Beach? Oh…'

"A wave?"

"Correct. The second riddle,

Thousands lay up gold within this house,

but no man made it.

Spears past counting guard this house,

but no man wards it."

'No clue.'

Syunesh sighed as she hinted the answer to Tsukune again. 'Gold sure looks like honey…'

"A bee hive."

"Correct, you sure are able to use your brain… The third riddle,

It cannot be seen, cannot be felt

Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt.

It lies behind stars and under hills,

And empty holes it fills.

It comes first and follows after,

Ends life, kills laughter."

'I… I don't understand.'

'Big surprise, however this one I admit is a hard one. The answer is-'

"Darkness"

"Correct, you are a very special life form. I can sense it within you, you have something about you that has the power to change. Whether beneficial, or destruction, I know not… You may pass, I expect you to make the right choice."

With that, the sphinx padded to the side and indicated that Tsukune may pass. Tsukune walked past the sphinx with uneasiness of what lay ahead.

'How did you know the answer to the last riddle? I admit that I am quite curious.'

'I thought long and hard. I actually have seen true darkness before, I dimly remember something from when I was a child. But I can't quite grasp it. Every time I think I can snatch it and understand, it escapes my grasp like water. I'm so frustrated from this.'

'I… understand what you are talking about. However do not keep trying to remember this certain memory; it will only bring you unnecessary pain.'

'Wait a minute, you know what it is? What happened?'

'As I said, I will not tell you. You are not ready for this piece of information. I will tell you, only if I must. However, until an event that forces me to tell you happens, you are not finding out from me.'

Tsukune was frustrated from Syunesh's continued resistance. Tsukune could understand somewhat that Syunesh was doing this for him, however it was still annoying, how much Syunesh held back from him. Surprising Syunesh he said 'I understand… however you will tell me one day, and when that day comes, you will not hold back.'

'Alright. Be careful, this is the last turn until you're out of the maze and into the Sanctuary of the Guardian.'

Tsukune turned to the right and could see the end of the maze. But in front of the exit, there was what appeared to be a man in a striped shirt with white make up. 'What the hell? A mime? Is this some kind of silly joke? I haven't seen a mime since I was five.'

'Proceed with caution; do you think I would put a powerless being to stand guard of my resting place? I am not a fool. This is no ordinary mime, it actually has the power to make imagination into reality.'

The mime stared curiously at Tsukune. Then the mime started to move his hands everywhere.

'What is it doing?'

'Apparently making a wall between him and yourself.'

'Like I'd let him.' As Tsukune rushed up to the mime and slammed into an invisible wall. "Ouch…"

The mime started moving his hands again and Tsukune could recognize a shotgun. 'Shit, a mime with a shotgun. I'm screwed'

'No kidding'

'Well what should I do?'

'To be honest, I'm quite clueless on what to do, after all you still haven't learned magic.'

'Oh great…' Tsukune aimed a punch at the mime and again encountered the invisible barrier. Tsukune started a stream of curses that even an adult would flinch upon hearing. However Tsukune stopped when he could see the mime taking aim.

"You know what? Syunesh can't you take over and help?"

At the name Syunesh, the mime stopped and slowly bowed to Tsukune. Suddenly the mime signaled a x with his arms. Then the mime suddenly talked, shocking Tsukune. "Master Syunesh… I did not realize it was you. Please, go through."

'What just happened? You mean he just stopped and let me pass WHEN HE HEARD YOUR NAME?!'

Syunesh flinched. 'Oh yeah, I forgot about that. If they sense that it's me, they'll stop and let me pass. Whoops?'

Tsukune was about to explode, but then remembered he could go in the sanctuary. He entered a simple wooden room. There was a huge rectangle shaped wooden box with extremely skilled designs of the forest. Around that were trees on both side of it and a fountain of water back of it. He stood in awe of this simple, yet breathtaking sanctuary. It was such a calm and serene area, he couldn't speak.

'I'd like this kind of place for my grave when I die.'

'Ha ha yes, I designed the whole thing myself. This is modeled after my own home. It's peaceful so I can rest in peace.'

'So, in that coffin, is your body?'

'Correct, and my sword and my most cherished items. However you need a blood sacrifice, so take out the knife.'

Tsukune took out the steel knife and quickly sliced his arm. Blood poured upon the coffin and it seemed to glow with life. Tsukune stepped forward and gently touched the coffin. He suddenly felt a shock as his vision blurred than cleared into a scene. The scene was a forest with a gently flowing river. He could feel the wind lightly pushing on him and shake the trees. He could hear bird calls and other sounds he couldn't identify. In front of him stood a beautiful, young woman. He observed that she had pointed ears indicating that she was an elf. She had black silky black hair and the same blue eyes. She was smiling gently at Tsukune with a knowing smile. It was a real, honest, and sweet smile. Tsukune hadn't seen one in a long time. Yes, this figure in front of him was too beautiful and good too be true.

"Hello Tsukune, I see you have touched my coffin. How do you like this scene?" Asked the elf.

Tsukune was shocked. He knew that voice! His jaw dropped as he asked, "S-S-Sy-Syunesh?"

Syunesh raised a delicate eyebrow and said "well of course, who did you expect to see?"

"YOU'RE A GIRL!?"

"OF COURSE, WHAT DID YOU THINK? DID YOU THINK I WAS A GUY?!"

"YEAH, I DID."

Tsukune was shocked. Then he thought of something. "Wait a minute… That means when I was in the shower…?"

Syunesh blushed a bit but said without any embarrassment in her voice, "There was no other way. I was sent to protect you and protect you I shall."

Tsukune was still gawking at her and said, "I'll never think of you the same way ever again…"

"Very well, however we are not here to talk about this. We are here so you can understand what the elves were like. We are not warlike creatures. We are peaceful and avoid fighting whenever it is not necessary. We prefer to live in a small village and sometimes helping the humans out when they need help. I will only give you this warning once. Never become corrupt, never misuse your powers and always use them when you can help someone in need, no matter the cost. We were graced with a purpose on this world. Everyone has their own destiny. You shall find yours out soon enough. Now awake hero, and take my sword and remember my warning forever."

As she finished, he blurred out again and returned to reality to find the coffin open. He could see Syunesh exactly how she looked like in his vision. Beside her body, there was an old sword with inscriptions on it.

'Whoa, this sword is ancient!'

Syunesh chuckled 'Ah yes, my good ol' sword. I missed it.'

'It's name is far too old for you to understand but in your modern language it would be called New Hope.'

'That's a good name.'

'I am pleased that you think so. Now I think we should get out of here, it's probably been a day already.'

'Good idea.' Tsukune picked up a jeweled sheath that he thought accompanied the sword and slid the sword in. Then he swung the sword over his back and the leather rope kept it at an angle so that he just had to reach up with his hand and grab the sword. Tsukune started his journey back through the maze and climbed up the stairs. As he exited the dark tunnel, he could see it was still raining. Tsukune could see Moka through the rain, water dripping from her hair, with a murderous look in her eyes.

'Crap, I forgot to leave a note to tell Moka where I was going.'

'That was smart.'

'What do you think my chances of living are?'

'If you were transformed, 50%'

'And if I'm not?'

'Err… less then 1%.'

'Oh shit…'

No summary for this chapter, sorry…

Hey, how'd you like this chapter? Didn't think that Syunesh would be a girl now did you? Hehe. Sorry for it being so short, I was busy. As always, review advice, comments, and

stuff!

~KoreanPhoenix