Tamao fell to her knees, panting as though she ran 20 miles without stopping. It felt as though she couldn't breath, sweat rolled down her face as she struggled to stay conscious. Kororo, Ponchi, and Conchi were beside her, tears in their eyes.

"C-Come on Tammy, hang-hang in there," Ponchi said.

"Yeah. You did it, you stopped her and saved Ren and HoroHoro," Conchi said, sniffing. "You-You did great. An-Anna-Sama would be proud."

Though Kororo couldn't talk, worry and sadness was clearly shown on her face. She made a cooing noise as she hugging her right left arm, being careful not to hurt her wound. Tamao smiled weakly at them before looking over at Melin, where she laying unconscious surrounded by ice and mist.

"I…I think I pushed myself…too hard," Tamao whispered. Her vision was becoming blurry and dark.

"Tamao…" her spirits whispered, their eyes widening.

Tamao fell forwards, collapsing. But she never hit the ground. Arms wrapped around her before she could. The person who caught her picked her up gently, as though she would break at a sudden movement.

"Idiot, why didn't you just run," HoroHoro whispered, tears running down his face. Ren stood up behind him, not saying anything.

"HoroHoro, Ren!" Conchi yelled.

"You guys are ok!" Ponchi yelled.

"I am," Ren said darkly. He started walking forward, ignoring his injuries. "But I doubt he is."

They looked back at HoroHoro. He was holding Tamao closely, his hair covering his eyes. Kororo floated over to him cautiously, nervously, tears in her eyes.

"It's not your fault Kororo," HoroHoro told her. "She's always been stubborn about some stuff."

Ren turned away, not wanting to watch.

"Racoon, Fox." he said coldly.

They jumped, looking afraid. "Hai!"

"I…need you two to deliver a message for me." he said quietly.

"What?" Ponchi yelled.

"Our Shaman just died! You could show some sympa-"

"Urusai," They jumped again. "It's because of Tamao I need you two to do this. Now listen closely because I won't say this twice…"

After they left he turned to HoroHoro, who was supporting Tamao on his back.

"Let's go," HoroHoro muttered. He barley took a step forward when he heard a scream so loud it chilled him to the bone.

His eyes widened. "That…that sounded like…"

Ren, whose eyes were also wide, nodded. "We have to hurry."

Lyserg and Chocolove stopped, horrified at the sight before them. Three bodies with their throats slit we're on the ground, leaning against the walls. One with long white hair, One with dark brown hair and the last, a boy, also with brown hair that they recognised.

"Hey, isn't-Isn't that-" Chocolove started but Kiyoko's cry of fear interrupted him. She pushed Lyserg, making him drop her and she ran to her comrades.

"No…No, no, no!" she whispered. She kneeled down in front of Kimiko, whose green eyes were blank, unseeing. "Kimiko…" she went over to Shin whose eyes were closed. "Shin…" and last she stopped in front of Kihêw. Tears started running down her face as she realised they were all dead. "Ki-Chan…I-I-I can't…why did he…I don't…"

"Kiyoko," Lyserg kneeled down beside the girl. Her body started shaking.

"Hey, when I left him he was alive." Chocolove said, looking confused. "And I'm sure the others didn't kill them either."

"I-I know." Kiyoko said, her voice strained. "He killed them. Kira-Sama."

Lyserg frowned. "Are you sure?"

Kiyoko nodded. She stood and wiped her arm across her eyes, trying to stop her tears. "Their-their throats are cut. Only he does that. Right after he…"

"After he what?"

She shook her head. "I-I can't-" she froze when she heard a scream from outside. It sounded like the person was full of pain and sadness.

"Oh no," she whispered.

Hao watched Yoh run back through the doors before looking back at his two opponents.

"I'm surprised you let him go." he said.

"We were told not to attack him. Kira-Sama wants to deal with him," Sakura said coldly.

Hao sighed, looking bored. He was to defeat them without killing them. It be just easier to kill them and bring them back without Yoh knowing. Then again he need to save his Furyoku to attack the Oni and seal it. He sighed again. Why he became good again was beyond him at the moment.

Sakura saw that he was distract and decided to use this opportunity to attack. "Sharp Claw!" she was about to slash Hao when he disappeared.

"Wha-"

"Sakura behind you!" Luke shouted.

Sakura turned around, her eyes widened when she saw Hao behind her, a smirk on his face. He kicked her in the stomach, sending her flying into the wall. Luke ran over ot make sure she wasn't hurt badly. He sighed in relief when he saw she was ok.

"You don't really think you can beat me can you?" Hao asked, landing lightly on his feet. "I know you want revenge but your not going to get it."

Luke glared at him. "Don't lecture us about revenge. We know your story Hao."

"Oh?" Hao looked amused.

"We have a right to kill Anna," Luke held up his Over Soul. "Just like you had the right to kill the monk that killed your mother."

"Sorry, but you don't." Said Hao, his eyes narrowing dangerously. "And your not going to get a chance to since Yoh is going to save them."

"Them?" Sakura stood up stiffly, he arm around her stomach. "You mean he's going to try to help Melin also? Why?"

"No, her Soul's beyond saving. Even Yoh knows that."

"Then who-" Sakura's eyes widened before they narrowed. "She's pregnant, Isn't she."

"What?" Luke looked from his sister to Hao and back.

"Yes, and I'm sure even Yoh would be angry if you killed his fiancée and their unborn child," Hao headed towards the door.

"Hey where do you think-"

"You two should just go to sleep," Hao glared at them. Darkness surrounded Sakura and Luke before they collapsed, unconscious.

Hao sighed and went to walk out when he felt a cold shiver go up his spine as he heard a bloodcurdling scream from outside. And what was worse, he knew who it was.

"Anna…"

Tamao sacrificed herself to save Ren and HoroHoro. Ponchi and Conchi left to deliver some message for Ren that has to do with Tamao.

Lyserg and Chocolove find Kiyoko's comrades dead and she seems to know why.

What's worse, just after Hao reveals Anna's secret he and everyone else hear her painful scream.

What happened? And where's Yoh? Didn't he make it in time?

R&R