Cuxie: UPDATING!! I've been thinking...

Kazune: Oh no...

Cuxie: Ahem! Like I said! I've been thinking...I've got over 10 ongoing stories at the moment and my first fanfic isn't even finished yet!

Kotarou: I don't like where this is going.

Cuxie: Well you should. Because I've decided to update this story more frequently. One of the things I want finished by New Years.

Misha: Yay!X3

Cuxie: Yosh! So without further ado! Chapter 16!

Kotarou&Kazune: 15!!

Cuxie: Whatever.

Kazune ran full speed through the forest trying to locate the source of the scream they just heard. His hand locked around Misha's wrist, dragging her behind as he wove in and out of the endless maze of trees. Misha stumpled along after him, trying despartely to keep up. "K-Kazune-kun! Wait, su! Why are we running?"

"What are you, stupid? Nishikiori's in trouble!" he yelled over his shoulder. Not looking back, he wasn't able to see the terrified look in her eyes, wide with confusion. "Hurry up! I think it came from ove--"

"PROELI GRADIUS!!" A booming voice shouted from nearby.

Kazune cursed under his breath. "I knew it!" he muttered angrily, increasing his pace(if that was possible). He stopped abruptly causing Misha to run into him. A fallen tree lay in their path. Kazune's body tensed at the scene in front of them.

Michiru lay on his back as Kirio floated in front of him looking smug. His scythe was raised and Michiru held and arm up in front of his face, displaying a very painful looking burn mark.

"Nishikiori!" Kazune cried jumping over the fallen timber and standing in front of Michiru to block Kirio's attack. Misha watched in awe and slight worry, screaming as she was blinded by a bright blue light.

"Kazune-kuuun!!" she shouted, blocking the light with both hands. It dimmed seconds later and her eyes blinked open. "Ka...Kazune-kun?" the angel stammered, dropping to her knees in exasperation.

Kazune launched a powerful looking attack at Kirio, who was barely able to dodge in time. His face contorted into burning fury as he muttered what were assumed to be curses under his breath. He charged at The Sun God with his scythe raised in a somewhat rage-consumed attack. It was clear he was too angry to consider the consequences of what he was doing.

Misha barely noticed the enemy before her, although she kneeled only several yards. Too captivated in Kazune's transformation. He had stood in front of her very eyes dressed in a slightly luminescent robe, holding a staff with a crescent shaped orb. His eyes fixated on the task at hand. Kirio.

He swiftly dodged each attack as Kirio made several swipes at him with his scythe. Each attack seemingly becoming easier for him to fend off than the last. Launching several, more accurate attacks of his own, he fought with what seemed like inhuman strength. Bravely defending his friend.

A god in the eyes of an angel. "Kazune-kun..."

Kirio stepped back in retreat, panting heavily, he quickly analyzed the situation. Kazune stood in a defensive postion waiting for his next move. The girl, oddly enough, was on her knees simply watching. An easy target.

He smirked.

"PROELI GRADIUS!!" he screeched again. This time his staff was pointed at Misha.

Kazune's eyes widened and he screamed, "KARIN!!" Misha simply blinked, coming out of her trance, as she watched Kazune throw himself in front of the attack. It hit him directly on his left arm. Leaving a burning scorch mark on his brilliant robe. "Arrgh!"

"Kazune-kun!" she leaped up ad ran over to aid him. "Kazune-kun, su!" Tears pricked at her eyes.

"I-I'm fine, Karin," he grunted, gripping his injured arm. She didn't believe that for a minute.

"Hanazono-san," Michiru said in a strained voice from behind. Misha turned to him. "Why...don't you just...transform?" he gasped, barely able to sit up.

"Transform?" she asked a confused voice. Suddenly her eyes widened as though she were remembering something important. Oh! That's right. Karin-chan left them to me so I have to protect them...like I would Kotarou-kun. "Okies, su!"

She stepped in front of Kazune. Glaring--to the best of her ability--at Kirio, who looked amused. "You Meanie Glasses Guy! How dare you hurt Kazune-kun, su?!" Kirio laughed maniacally.

"What do you plan to do about it, you little greenhorn?"

Misha frowned and narrowed her eyes in concentration. They squeezed shut and she groaned quietly. Her hands clenched into fists at her sides and Kirio rose and eyebrow skeptically.

Kazune hissed, "Karin! What the he--AH!!" he jumped back as two large, brightly feathered wings popped out of her back. Pure white with slightly pinkish tips. He blinked once. Twice. And took two large steps back. "K-Karin?"

She jumped slightly, but her feet never touched back down as she rose into the air, up to Kirio's level.

"What the devil?!" Karasuma readied himself in a defensive position with his staff raised.

"How dare you?! Why would you do this to them?!" Misha shouted, too upset to bother speaking in her babyish tone. It only gave her voice a much needed edge. "You've been a very bad boy, Glasses Guy! Leave Kazune-kun and Micchi alone!" Normally the enemy would laugh at such a childish choice of words, and I guarantee Kirio would've, if he wasn't so shocked.

As she spoke, Misha's body seemed to be emitting a bright white glow, or aura if you will. As it radiated from her the entire area seemed to shine. The trees seemed greener than usual and the air calmer. But for some reason it seemed to be constricting him. Almost as if it was squeezing the air out of his lungs. He gasped and cringed as the sharp intake of breath caused him pain.

"Blast it all!" he muttered, holding his breath while slowly backing away from the girl. "I'll take my leave for today! You won't be so lucky next time!" He said quickly as his air supply was running out. Glaring quickly at the group he seemingly vaporized.

Misha blinked. "He's...gonney-wone, su?" she sighed, falling back into her usual behavior as the sense of danger seemed to fade. She descended gracefully, and turned to face Kazune.

He stood frozen. Watching her with wide, unblinking eyes.

"Kazune-kun, su?" She waved a hand in front of his face and he blinked.

He whispered, "Karin...what are tho--Ow!" He had lifted an arm to touch her wings, but flinch back. "Ahh..." His eyes drooped and he slumped to his knees.

"Kazune-kun, su?!" She cried, leaning over him. His body shook as he tried to support himself with one arm. She placed both arms tenderly around him and he leaned against her for support. "Kazune-kun, what's wrong, su?"

The blonde forced a smile. "Heh. I guess I used up a little too much power today. I...I'll be fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah," he said looking up into her eyes, taking faint notice of the unusual purple color. "I'm sorry...for not being strong enough for you." His eyes closed and he went limp in her arms.

Panic struck her and her hand flew to his wrist. Misha breathed a sigh of relief when she felt a steady pulse and then one of desparation as she mulled over the situation.

She was in the middle of the forest without the slightest clue which direstion she'd come from.

Kazune had passed out, Michiru too moments earlier.

Both boys were injured.

And their friends were waiting for them outside the forest, having not even the slightest clue about what had just happened.

Misha looked around and her brows furrowed together in worry, "What...do I do now, su?"

Cuxie: Sorry if this chapter was a bit...odd.

Kazune: It seems like your writing style has changed a bit.

Cuxie: For the better though, right?

Kazune:(shrugs)

Cuxie: Hmph!

Karin: Where am I?

Kotarou: I think our chapter's coming up next.

Cuxie: Right you are! Plz Review! That's everyone's new assignment!X3