Akuma shifted from Rock and Dead, spotting Gold saw. Who now? Was she a friend? Gold saw smiled at Akuma and bent down. "Hello, young one..." Vermillion and spring green clashed for a short while.

Rock opened one of her eyes groggily and spotted Akuma with Gold saw. "HEY!" Rock screamed charging at Gold saw. "Crud." Gold saw left as quick as she arrived. "Damn her!" Rock slowed down and picked up Akuma. "Are you ok?" Dead had rushed over to both of them. "Is she hurt?!" Dead was frantic with worry. "She's fine Dead, don't worry." Rock put her arm around the young devil spawn. Rock let Akuma down again letting her explore. Dead tugged on Rocks coat. "Hm?"

"Are you sure that's a good idea?"

"Yes of course... She won't come back this time." Rock assured her. Sitting down by the lake they both relaxed again.

Akuma had climbed a near by tree and was sitting on a branch watching the garden. Who... was that woman...? Why... Did Shooter charge at her? Is she evil? She sighed and shook her head, spotting Dead sitting on top of Rock. Eyes widening at the scene she looked away. Why!? Speaking of those two... Dead was staring down at Rock with hungry eyes, Rock returning the glance. She sat up and put her arms around Dead pulling her into a deep embrace. "I love you, Dead master..." She whispered. "I love you too, Black rock shooter." She kissed her deeply, satisfying her hunger. Rock chuckled, caressing Dead.

Once again the two where oblivious to their surroundings as another pair of eyes were watching them. Orange eyes watched them closely, aware of their encounter with Gold saw. A huge tail swung freely behind her and two gigantic arms gave her more support. She wasn't the talkative type at all. Watching, she would know when the time was right... Not yet. Soon... Very soon.

Akuma herself had spotted the lone watcher with huge arms and a tail. Was she another 'evil' person? She noticed she had moved... Closer. She thought for a minute and the decided to examine this girl. The watcher had decided the same thing and came closer to Akuma...

"Strength!" She looked over to the source of the sound and saw the familiar person.

"Shooter!" She usually didn't speak but had the need to talk to Rock. Akuma stared at her. They know her... She must be safe then.

"Where you been Strength?"

She made a few hand gestures and spoke. "You know... No where!"

Rock chuckled "Aren't we all?"

"Who's the kid?"

"That? Her name's Akuma. Dead named her."

"What did you do?!"

Rocks face grew red as she stammered "N-N-Nothing! Strength! Why would you say that?!"

Strength snickered. " Ah, no reason... But where did she come from?"

Rock scratched her head. "I don't know... Dead found her. DEAD!"

Dead looked over at the two. Her blood turning cold. Strength... That name bothered her. She knew her other self held feelings of hate over Strengths other self... Because she was close to Rocks other self... "Yes?" She said in a sweet a voice as she could muster.

"Where did you find Akuma?"

"Near one of my churches... She looked...lost." She shrugged and smiled at Akuma.

"Rock and I are looking after her... Like parents..." Dead smiled crazily and wrapped her arms around Rock. She chuckled stroking Deads clawed hands. Strength nodded and stared at them both. She knew they would become close one day... It was inevitable. She was happy for the two... But a spark of pure disgust and hate was set off deep inside her...