Episode 2: unexpected Allies.

I took another look at the piece of paper Allissia gave us. I wasn't surprised that it was a mansion that we were standing in front of.

"She appears to be very wealthy." Spilon said.

"Well of course. Did you see what she was wearing when she came to my house?" I said placing the small sheet of paper into my shirt pocket.

"From the fabric alone I'm sure it was no less than a thousand and I'm sure she wasn't wearing that because she wanted to make a good first impression." I said with a voice full of sarcasm.

"If that were true they wouldn't have attacked us." Spilon said walking up to the front gate. Behind it was a really long drive way that lead to, you guessed it, a mansion.

"Your late." We looked around for a bit until we noticed a speaker on top of the gate.

"Yea. Well. Y'know. This place wasn't easy to find." The gates opened and we made our way up the long driveway to the front door. Spilon looked down at me and noticed I had a worried look on my face.

"Something troubling you?" Spilon asked.

"No. Not at all." That was a lie if I ever told one. Why start a fight and not finish? Why leave without telling us anything? Why tell us to meet you at your house? It was all really strange.

"Are you going to come in? Or just stand there." Allissia asked in the same; giving me a mean look. I didn't even notice her open the door.

"Actually I'd prefer to stand here." I folded my arms and shot a dirty look right back at her. She invited us in and pretty much gave us a tour of the mansion. One thing stuck out to me though. Two rows of stone pillars that lead up to a large picture of a women that bared a strong resemblance to Allissia and a younger looking man. It hung proudly over the foyer. The woman was sitting down and the young man was standing to the side of her with his hand on her shoulder.

"Hey, Who are they?" I asked interrupting Allissia talking.

"If you must know that's my mother. Sherry Belmont." She answered looking up at the picture.

"Well I can't say I'm surprised. After all you look just alike."

"So I've been told." She said under her breath.

"Only difference is that her hair is blond and straight. While yours is brunette and curly. You both pretty much have the same figure. Except she's a bit thinner." Allissia's face turned red as she clinched her fist and looked at me.

"Whats that supposed to mean!"

"Oh nothing. Nothing at all." I put my hands behind my head and grinned. That must have rubbed her the wrong way.

"By the way. Who's the guy in the picture?"

"That's my father. Kiyo Takamine. He was pretty young when they were married."

"OK. Getting to the point." I said snapping her out of a sort of trance.

"Why did you want me and Spilon to come here?"

"Your very straightforward, aren't you."

"That's what people tell me." She led me and Spilon to a table where Tali was sitting. There was cups of tea placed there as well. I could tell they were hot because of the steam. We all sat down and picked up the cups of tea.

"So I'm sure you know about the battle for Mamodo king, correct?" She asked after taking a Sip of tea.

"Yea. We know. Let me guess. Your Mamodo wants to be king or queen or whatever." I looked over at her Mamodo Tali. Even though she was small I could tell she was powerful

"Quite the contrary." Tali said putting down her cup.

"I couldn't care less about those mindless Cretans who call themselves Mamodo. Squabbling over a crown. I simply want to be left alone." I guess that's better than what most of the other mamodo and their book owners want.

"That's all fine and dandy but that doesn't answer my question." I pushed the cup of tea away stood up.

"Why did you ask us to come here?" Allissia put her cup down.

"You know as well as I do that others will come. Stronger than us both. So I have a request." I could see where this was going.

"Tali has told me of Spilon's power. How he was one of the strongest. I want to see that power."

"Quite an odd request there. In other words you want to battle again?"

"Well... Yes and no." She said standing up and walking up to two glass doors at the end of the foyer.

"I want to see your power, yes. Battle you, no." If I wasn't already confused now I was. What did she mean?

"There is a Mamodo and their book owner coming and I cant defeat them alone. Believe me I've tried. I may need your help. So im asking. Will you join us? Become allies." I could tell she was serious. Her hands were shaking and her face was turning red. I looked at her and gave a small grin.

"Well since you asked nicely. I guess we can help." I didn't really get the response I'd hoped for. Not a smile or a thank you, but a face that looked as if it were trying to hold back tears.

"So this Mamodo. I'm guessing you've run into him before?" I asked looking at Tali.

"Yes. Despite our efforts, each time we face them we barely make it out alive." I grabbed my bag and walked over to Allissia. It was obvious she was still trying to hold back the tears. I put my hand on her shoulder and looked up at her.

"You've got nothing to worry about. I'm sure with our joint efforts the mamodo you guys are talking about doesn't stand a chance." She wiped her eyes and put her hand on mine.

"Thank you, Ricky."

"Isn't that sweet." We all froze at the sound of a different voice that echoed in the foyer.

"You know you are one hard girl to find." I looked over my shoulder to see a man with a bald head wearing a suit walking towards us.

"Is that him?" I whispered to Allissia. She only nodded. I felt her start to tremble. Just the other day she was mopping the floor with me and Spilon. Now its like she's a scared little girl. This guy Had to be bad news.

"Don't tell me this was the 'help' you were talking about getting to take me down." He said walking closer.

"Take one more step and I promise you'll regret it." I said turning around and taking out my spell book.

"Whatever kid. Get out of my way. I just want the girl." I positioned myself in front of Allissia and opened the book.

"Oh looks like we have a hero. Alright kid you asked for it." He reached into his jacket and pulled out a purple spell book. Odd. I didn't see anyone come in with him. Let alone a Mamodo.

"I wont let you lay a finger on her." I said readying myself.

"And neither will I." Spilon said as he walked over to my side.

"The only way you'll get to her, is by getting through us, and I can assure you. That wont happen!"

to be continued

A.N. Well that's chapter two. I've never really been good a cliffhangers but i gave it a shot. Almost done with chapter 3. I think the next chapter will be a lot better. If anyone is sticking with the story thanks for the support!