The Knights had returned and just in time too.

It was now time for the last dance of the night before the crowning of Prom King and Queen. Jinx and Leo shared a slow dance and gazed into each other's eyes.

"I've had a lot of fun tonight," she said to him, purring, as they danced cheek to cheek.

"So have I, Jinx-san," Leo agreed. 'Now or never…' he thought in his mind. "Ano, Jinx-san, there is something I want to tell you…"

"Okay."

"Aishiteru." There, he had finally said it, now he just wanted to wait for her reaction.

Jinx gasped when she heard the word that he'd just uttered. For a while now, she had been teaching herself Japanese since Leo had a habit of uttering random Japanese phrases without realizing it. The word…the phrase…he had just uttered was a simple one but held a whole lot of meaning.

Simply translated…Leo had just said, "I love you."

Jinx felt like crying when she heard those words and tears were welling up in her eyes. Leo was not sure how to take her reaction. Was she pleased? Was she surprised? Was it both?

"Oh, Leo-kun," Jinx spoke up, in Japanese, much to Leo's shock, "You have no idea how long I've waited for you to say that to me. I love you too."

Smiling, Leo leaned down and captured her lips with his own. Her eyes fluttered close as she deepened the kiss. A lot of the girls who'd had a deep crush on Leo felt their hopes dashed away upon seeing this. As if seeing Leo come to Prom with Jinx wasn't enough torture anyway.

Kat and Craig, who were drinking punch, eyed the couple and the Knight of Suzaku smiled. "Well, it's about time he had the nerve to tell her," she said.

"Yep," Craig agreed.

Paradox staggered with each step. His wounds were yet to heal. His robe was tattered and green blood was dripping from him. He had to find a place to rest and recuperate and then he'd have his revenge. He then stopped in his tracks when he heard footsteps coming closer…closer…and closer.

Paradox lifted up his head and his eyes widened with horror under his hood. He summoned his kamas and warned the figure in front of him, "Stay back! Stay back, I say!" The strange figure had a green aura around him, casting its body in a dark silhouette. Paradox backed away in fear and turned around to make a run for it as fast as his feet could take him. Something sliced through the air and hit him before he could take another step and he screamed out loud, his voice piercing through the night.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!"

Paradox, in a haze of green energy, turned into a card and then flew into the mysterious figure's hand. His card was the King of Hearts: Evolution Zhuqiao. The figure gazed at the card for a second before walking away.

Episode 40: Graduation

Both Jinx and Leo were sitting on the roof of the Titans' Tower watching the sunset. Prom was yesterday and today was a Saturday. The Knight and the pink haired witch had just spent an entire day together on a date, spending their day with each other. Jinx lay her head on her boyfriend's shoulder, sighing. He had his arm around her shoulders too, pulling her close to him.

The Prom had been wonderful. So the both of them didn't get crowned Prom King and Queen, but it had been great for everyone that was there. It was there that Leo had confessed his feelings to Jinx. He had told her that he loved her and she too felt the same way.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Leo asked, eyes gazing out at the beautiful orange sky that came with the sunset, the lovely twilight being cast all over the sea. Jinx was gazing at him instead.

"Yes, it is," she said.

"I'll be graduating soon," he informed her.

"That's great," she said, smiling, "Congratulations. You know what you want to do after this?" She hoped he'd be staying.

Leo's expression actually saddened, "I've been accepted into a Culinary Arts Academy," he paused, "In Paris." Jinx's heart dropped. Paris? But that was…so far away…

"You're…going to leave me?" she asked him. She didn't want him too.

"Jinx…Jinxy-chan," Leo said, calling her by a new affectionate nickname, "Gomen nasai, but it was before I ever met you when I received that acceptance letter. They want me to be there as soon as summer ends."

Jinx could feel her heart breaking.

Leo continued, "It's been my ambition…my dream to become a famous chef and…it's a chance I can't pass up. To be taught by some of the best chefs in Paris…it's an opportunity I just can't pass up," he continued. Jinx's eyes welled up with tears. He was going to leave her…just like… "Demo (but)," he paused, "I might just change my mind." He turned to her and gave a smile, "I have 3 months to think about it. That means that it's 3 months away and meaning 3 more months…with you."

Jinx took in his words. He was right. He still had three months to think about going to Paris so he had three months more to spend with her. Could she tell him to stay? No, that would be selfish. It was his dream, after all, and she couldn't possibly ask him to sacrifice his dream, even for her. But, couldn't she be a little selfish? He was her boyfriend and she loved him. She didn't want to lose him. She had to tell him, now, about her fears.

"I don't want you to go," she whispered under her breath. He looked at her.

"Nani?" he asked.

Jinx shook her head, "Never mind. Just mumbling, you know." She giggled a bit to hide the pain in her heart. He placed a hand on her cheek and she looked up at him.

"Jinxy-chan, you can tell me anything, you know that, right?" he asked. She nodded. He then smiled, "Well, I'll wait until you're ready to tell." Jinx's eyes widened. Did he hear her or was he just being his oblivious self? He wasn't the most observant of people at times but there were those rare occasions when he'd somehow pick something up.

"So, three months, right?" she asked.

"Hai, and I'm going to be enjoying the next three months. Nearly all the Beast Spirits are sealed and there are 7 Knights now."

She'd heard. 3 more Knights who called themselves the Cerberus Knights had helped them against Paradox. Jinx had been waiting in worry when he'd gone off to fight the King of Hearts but when she saw him walk back into the gym through those doors she felt elated again. "Well, if you meet that King of Hearts again," she said encouragingly, "You're going to kick his butt!"

He chuckled. That was true enough. After all, Pluto had used his Jack Form and with two Knights being able to transform to Jack Form, the mission of sealing all the remaining Beast Spirits would be a lot easier now. He then quoted something seemingly random but oddly appropriate, "Okaasan said this; think of the past, imagine the future, and live in the present. Sometimes, the latter is the best."

"Sounds like good advice," Jinx admired. His advice may sound weird and Zen-like at times, but they had a good message in them. That was one of the things she loved about him; you could count on Leo to say the right thing at the right time.

"My okaasan gives them to me," he reminded her. "I miss her."

"I wish I could meet her," Jinx said as the sky darkened to welcome the night.

"Well, about that," Leo said, "She'll be coming to our graduation… so you'll get to meet her then."

Jinx's eyes widened a bit.

"Anyway, want to go back to the café for something to eat?" he offered. "I'm cooking."

"As usual," she said with smile but inside she was worried…about her boyfriend's mother.

Beast Boy was happy. Why? Well, to put it simply, a certain blonde girl who could move earth was moving back into the Tower!

Yep, Terra was back.

"I'm glad you decided to come back, Terra," Beast Boy said with a smile.

"I think the kiss you gave me when I told you I was coming back clued me in on that," Terra giggled as Beast Boy blushed. "I mean, after I graduate I'm going to have to move out of my dorm and since I don't really have anywhere else to go, why not move back in here?"

That was true, though. She had packed all of her belongings from her dorm and moved them back into her old room in Titans Tower. Nothing had changed since the last time she was here. It had been kept the same just incase she needed it and she did need it.

Terra sat on the bed with Beast Boy and grabbed his hand and placed it on her chest. He blushed at her boldness and she smiled shyly, "Um, Beast Boy…?"

"Yeah, Terra?" Beast Boy asked.

"I want to thank you for not giving up on me again," Terra admitted. "You watched over me everyday when you first saw me in Murakami and I'm grateful."

"Hey, like you said, we're best friends." Terra shook her head.

"We're more than that now, remember?" Terra leaned in close and gave him a peck on the cheek. He had a tint of red on his cheeks now and he giggled. She had made this decision of moving back into the Tower and becoming a Titan again since the whole incident with Miyuki the Rose Beast Spirit. Terra realized that she still could do some good in the world. She was determined to make up for all the bad things she did under Slade and she would do that as a Titan again.

The rest of the team had been excited to have her back again. Well, almost everyone. Raven was still unemotional about it but she did pull Terra aside for a private chat. Raven had said to her that Terra would need to regain their trust again and it would still take time, a lot more than before, and Terra promised that she would do whatever it takes to regain their trust. Of course, that was before she was told she'd be taking an initiation, which Terra was dreading. What would Raven be concocting for her in her dark imagination? Terra may never want to know.

The door slid open and Raven stood there with a smile…an evil one and said in an ominous tone, "Terra, it's time for your initiation…"

Terra's blue eyes went big and she chuckled nervously. What had she gotten herself into this time? She just hoped it didn't involve getting spanked hard with a paddle or anything painful and/or embarrassing.

Of, who was she kidding? Initiations were always painful and/or embarrassing. That what initiations were like!

Lucky her…maybe it wasn't too late to ask Kat for a room in Café La Salle or get the apartment above the Turtle Hut.

Leo and Jinx rode upon the Knight of Seiryu's Blue Spader towards Café La Salle. Jinx's arms were looped tightly around his waist. She was thinking about how Leo's mother would react to her. Would she even approve of Jinx? Would she even approve of Leo's lifestyle?

Leo had confessed to her a while back that his mother had no idea, not a single one, that he was an Advent Knight and fighting to seal back all the Beast Spirits. In all the letters and E-mails he had sent her, he had purposely left out those bits and pieces in his life. It wasn't exactly lying…more like bending the truth as his sister would say. She did it all the time. Of course, it didn't make him feel any better for lying to her.

Suddenly, Leo and Jinx were thrown off the bike when an explosion erupted in their path, sending the bike and them flying. Leo quickly grabbed Jinx and cradled her in his arms as she wrapped her arms around his neck for safety. He then used the air to cushion his descent.

Someone was trying to hurt them and the 5 of them were standing in from of Leo and Jinx.

It was Jinx's old teammates…the HIVE 5.

"Well, well, well," Gizmo sneered, "Fancy meeting you here," he spat, "Traitor!"

Mammoth was cracking his knuckled, "It's payback time, Jinx."

"With interest," See-More added as he adjusted his single eye. It was focused on Leo and he growled. Despite what Jinx did, he still had feelings for her.

"Well, lookie here!" Billy Numerous exclaimed, "Looks like Jinx here is on a date!" He created a clone and the second Billy replied, "It sure does, Billy! How absolutely romantic!" The two Billies laughed.

Kyd Wykkyd, as always, was the strong and silent type but the glare in his eyes was absolutely murderous.

Leo put Jinx down and they removed their helmets. He stepped protectively in front of her and said to the HIVE 5, "I'm giving you a fair warning. Leave before I am forced to take action."

The HIVE 5 gaped at him and then burst into laughter. Leo frowned.

"Did you guys hear that!?" Gizmo cackled.

"Where did this guy come from!? Corny Island!?" Mammoth joked and laughed.

"Man, you must not know who you're dealing with," See-More chuckled.

Leo's eyes narrowed and he reached into his jacket to draw his bokken. See-More saw this and immediately shot something out of his eye. Leo was surprised and couldn't dodge in time and he ended up in an eye-shaped barrier.

"Leo!" Jinx cried out. Leo slammed his fists against the inside of the barrier but he couldn't break it.

"Well, now that yer boyfriend is out of the picture, time for us to have ourselves a good old fashion wrassling match," Billy said sinisterly.

Jinx reached for her communicator and flipped it open to call help. Unfortunately for her, all she got was static.

"The Titans can't help you now, Jinx," Gizmo laughed as he revealed a device on his wrist. "This watch blocks the signal. Face it, you're all alone!" Jinx gulped. She was alone. She was outnumbered…but certainly not outmatched. She sent a hex-wave at her former teammates but Kyd Wykkyd's shadow portal absorbed it. Mammoth then came charging at her and hit her hard in the stomach with his fist, sending her flying into a car. Leo saw this and screamed out her name.

"JINX!" He continued to punch at the barrier, but it just wouldn't give. He had to get out there before Jinx got killed. He reached into his pockets and took out his Advent Buckle and Category Ace.

Jinx got back up to her feet and wiped some blood off her mouth as Mammoth came charging at her again. She leapt and somersaulted over his head and then kicked him hard in the back, sending him staggering forwards and onto his face. Jinx grinned in satisfaction but was then grabbed by three Billy Clones. She struggled, but they laughed at her.

"Nothing personal, Jinx," See-More said almost apologetically, "But you reap what you sow." He prepared to fire a beam at him from his eye but then got a large rock knocked into his head.

The Billy Clones were then sent flying when ice blocks hit them hard in the face. "Hey! What gives!" the Billies cried, holding their bleeding noses.

Vines erupted from the ground and tied around Mammoth's waist, ankles and wrists. "Hey! Let go!"

Kyd Wykkyd and Gizmo both looked around to see who was doing this but then they were hit by a torrent of water when a fire hydrant burst open and splashed them.

Jinx smiled, recognizing whose work this was.

"Show yourselves!" Gizmo demanded, sputtering. Jinx's lips curled into a smile It was Takada, Desmond and Kat.

"5 against one?" Desmond questioned, "Not fair odds."

"I have to agree with you there," Kat said and then muttered, "Even though I hate to admit it."

Takada pointed at the HIVE 5, "You guys better stop what you're doing or things are going to get ugly."

The HIVE 5 just gaped at the 3 armor clad strangers. These weren't the Titans.

"Who are you scum-suckers!?" Gizmo demanded again.

"You must not watch TV, little boy," Desmond replied.

"Let's just say that we're here to pick up the garbage," Kat said. She then looked at the barrier Leo was trapped in and called, "Otouto-chan, ready to join us?" Leo nodded and slid in his Category Ace.

See-More looked at Kat like she was crazy, "I have no idea who you losers think you are, but nobody can break out of that! I know because I made it."

Desmond said cynically, "You must be really proud of yourself." He had on his Advent Buckle as did Takada and Kat, "And as for who we are, I think it's better that we show you. Henshin."

"Henshin," Takada repeated.

"Henshin," Kat said as well.

The HIVE 5 repeated, confused, "Henshin?"

Desmond's Advent Buckle snapped open, Takada's panel flipped over and Kat slashed through her Category Ace.

"CHANGE GENBU!"

"CHANGE BYAKKO!"

"CHANGE SUZAKU!"

Much to the HIVE 5's shock, the three had just transformed into their respective suits of armor. There was just one more.

"Henshin," Leo called.

"CHANGE SEIRYU!"

The burst of power from his belt buckle shattered the orb he was trapped inside and he came out of it as Advent Knight Draco.

The HIVE 5 looked at the 4 Knights and Jinx…and they visible gulped.

The alarms in the Tower blared and the Titans rushed towards the large monitor to see what was going on.

"There's a disturbance in the city," Robin said as he tapped the keys on the console. Beast Boy and Terra were the last to arrive.

"What's going on?" Terra asked.

"Trouble," Robin replied simply and then he pulled up the image on the monitor and all 6 Titans just stared at it in surprise.

"Robin, I don't think we're needed," Cyborg said as he watched the screen and winced.

"Are you sure?" Raven questioned and then she flinched, "Yeah, you're sure."

"I do believe that friend Cyborg and Raven are right," Starfire said as she observed the screen.

"Well, why don't we go down there for a closer look?" Beast Boy suggested.

"Good idea," Robin nodded, "Titans, let's go!"

The Knights and Jinx were fighting with the HIVE 5 and the villains were getting their asses handed back to them. The Knights had experience, a lot of it, fighting the Beast Spirits so the HIVE 5 were in the fight of their lives.

"FUUJIN!" Draco exclaimed before he swung his fist hard into Mammoth's and blasted into a lamppost. Mammoth was knocked out from that hit. He then flicked his wrist. "Gomen nasai."

Mimic was surrounded by a dozen Billy clones. They laughed and then jumped her but she just spun around and fired her freeze beams at them. "Not again!" one of the Billies cried before he was in a block of ice. Mimic snickered, "Too easy."

Shadow was having a bit of trouble with Kyd Wykkyd. His silent opponents kept warping around in the shadows, vanishing when he swung his staff. There just had to be a way for him to beat this guy. If only Kyd Wykkyd could just stay in one place long enough. Shadow then stopped moving and when Kyd Wykkyd reappeared behind him, the caped and cowled teen ended up being tied up by vines that burst out of the ground and was slammed onto the ground repeatedly as Shadow waved his hand.

Jinx was fighting with See-More, who was very reluctant in wanting to fight her. One reason was that he still harbored some feelings for her, and two…she was pretty much a better fighter than he was. She, however, wasn't going to show any mercy so she jumped up and slammed the soles of her boots into his face, making him see stars before she blew at him and sending him sprawling.

Pluto had the easiest fight of all. When Gizmo towered over the Knight of Byakko using his mechanical spider legs, Pluto merely used his metal manipulation power to crush the legs and reshape them to create a makeshift cage for the minute genius. Gizmo yelled out various obscenities but Pluto shushed him with a gunshot that went past his head. Gizmo immediately shut up, but soiled himself in the process.

Mimic admired the cage that Gizmo was in and complimented Pluto, "You've been practicing. I'm impressed."

Pluto shrugged, "Might as well use my powers; that's what they are there for."

Draco went over to Jinx and asked, "Daijoubu desu ka? You took a really hard hit earlier."

Jinx shrugged but smile at his sincere concern. "Daijoubu," she responded. Now, if he only got out of that armor, she could give him a kiss for being such a sweetie.

The Titans were looking from atop a building. Robin was impressed. "Let's get back to the Tower," he told the others and they nodded.

The police came to pick up the HIVE 5, throwing them all into the paddy wagon and driving off. The Knights had turned back into human form by then.

"Now, I do believe you owe me dinner," Jinx said to Leo with a smile.

"Hai," Leo nodded.

"It's at Café La Salle, right?" Kat asked eagerly.

"As a token of my kindness; how about dinner at the Turtle Hut?" Desmond offered, "It's my treat." Kat glared at him.

"No, they're eating at Café La Salle," Kat growled.

"I've invited them to the Turtle Hut," Desmond glared at her with a frown.

"Café La Salle."

"The Turtle Hut."

"Café La Salle!"

"The Turtle Hut!"

"CAFÉ LA SALLE!"

"THE TURTLE HUT!"

Kat and Desmond continued to argue with each other. The Titans had stayed to watch after hearing voices being raised.

Leo groaned in embarrassment as his sister continued to argue with Desmond.

"You want to go someplace else?" Leo asked his girlfriend.

"Sure," Jinx replied, smiling.

"KAMEYAROU!"

Graduation Day…

Venue: The Auditorium

It was finally the day the Senior students would be graduating from Murakami High. They were all dressed in graduation gowns in the school's color, blue, with the customary caps graduates wore. Of course, Kat was a bit unsatisfied with her own gown.

"Does this thing make my hips look big?" she asked.

Craig, her boyfriend, rolled his eyes, "Kat, it's a graduation gown. They make all our hips look big."

"Well, it's a good thing that we'll only be wearing this today," Kat grimaced, "It looks hideous."

"Be grateful Principal Murakami isn't here to hear you say that."

People were starting to fill up the auditorium, taking their seats. Leo peaked from behind the curtain. He was looking forward to seeing his friends, the Titans…and his mother.

And then when he saw a head of pink hair enter the hall, he smiled. It was Jinx and with her were the other Titans. People stared curiously at the superhero team, wondering why they were present. Most of the other graduates were already filling up the front rows of the auditorium, waiting for their diplomas and to get on with their lives. Desmond looked bored as always. Hikaru, on the other hand, was excited to be graduating even though she had only been in Murakami High for a short time. Desmond, upon seeing Raven, smiled and waved. She waved back. All the Titans were dressed smartly for the ceremony. Cyborg was holding a digital camera. That reminded Leo of his mother quite a bit.

Then, when a woman with long black hair, storm blue eyes and fair skin dressed in a sharp business suit entered the hall, Leo's eyes lit up. The woman bore a resemblance to Kat. He then called his sister, "Onee-chan! Onee-chan!"

Kat replied, curiously, "What is it, otouto-chan?"

"She's here!" he answered, "Okaasan's here!"

"Really?" Kat reacted, surprised.

"Hai! Let's go meet her!" Leo rushed out from behind the curtain and down the steps of the stage so he could meet up with his mother.

"Wanna go meet my mama?" Kat asked Craig who gulped. Kat had explained that their mother was a famous fashion designer, and rich too, so Craig was a bit uncomfortable.

"But, what if she doesn't approve of me?" Craig asked nervously.

"You'll be fine and we'll cross that bridge when we reach it." She dragged him, "Come on!"

Tara was talking with the Titans, smiling widely as Cyborg took her picture. Jinx then saw Leo and called out his name, "Leo!" He didn't seem to have heard her but then her eyes widened in surprise when he greeted an older woman and hugged her affectionately. Jinx quirked an eyebrow curiously at this. Who was that woman? She then saw Leo call her and Jinx nodded, walking over.

"Okaasan, I'm so glad that you made it," Leo said, smiling.

The woman, Leo's mother, replied with a tender smile, "I would never miss my own children's graduation!" She whipped out a video camera, "Smile!"

Leo groaned, embarrassed, "Okaa…san…" When Jinx came over he then smiled, "Okaasan, I'd like you to meet someone."

'Okaasan?' Jinx's eyes scanned the woman. 'This is Leo's mom!? Oh, man, not good!' Jinx had been dreading this meeting since Leo had told her all about his mother. What if this woman didn't approve of her dating her son? The woman looked like she came from a high-class background and Jinx was merely a former criminal. What would she think of her?

"And who is this?" Leo's mother asked with a frown on her face.

"This is my girlfriend, Jennifer Wilcox," he introduced.

"It's nice to meet you Mrs-" Jinx began but was interrupted.

"Miss," Leo's mother corrected. "Miss Emiko Narukawa. I haven't been referred to as 'Mrs' since I divorced my husband." Jinx winced from the glare she was receiving.

'Great, now she already hates me,' Jinx thought in dismay. Leo didn't seem to be noticing her distress.

"Ryuki-kun," Miss Narukawa said to her son, "Would you please leave us to be acquainted?" Jinx gulped at her tone. Leo nodded. "Hai, okaasan." Leo left to talk with the other Titans. Miss Narukawa then turned to look at Jinx critically.

'Help me…' Jinx squeaked in her mind.

"Oh, look, she's busy!" Craig said in relief, "Let's get back behind the curtain, alright?" Craig turned but Kat grabbed his hand hard.

"You're meeting my mother!" Kat growled. There was no room for argument there, "You've already introduced me to your aunt and uncle so now it's your turn!" Kat had hoped her father would be attending. However, since he was still considered missing…he couldn't be here. She frowned sadly.

Takada, Tom, Sheila, Shima, Daichi, Walter and Karmen had also come, along with Steven and Sven. Mr. Barkin was looking at everyone with a harsh scowl but that was just him. Mr. King just composed himself comfortably as did Mr. Murakami. The other teachers had also attended this graduation to see off the graduating Seniors. Craig's aunt and uncle had also come to attend. The twins' aunt was unable to attend since she was still on vacation. She did send a letter though.

Meanwhile, Jinx was being asked a barrage of questions by Miss Narukawa and answered as honestly as she could without revealing too much.

Now came down to the final questions.

"Now, what are your intentions with my son?" Miss Narukawa asked.

"Intentions?" Jinx repeated.

"How do you feel about him?" Miss Narukawa clarified.

Jinx didn't hesitate on that one. "I love him," she said, "With all my heart."

"Why?" Miss Narukawa pressed.

"He's just so…" Jinx was unsure of how to answer that one. Why did she love Leo? "I don't know. I just…do, I guess. He's honorable, kind, brave, sensitive…he's just so perfect that I can't really describe why I like him," she paused, "But, then, maybe that's why I love him." Miss Narukawa quirked an eyebrow, "I love him…for being him, just him."

Miss Narukawa's eyes narrowed and Jinx cringed in fear. She used to think Brother Blood and Slade could give harsh glares but the stare she was being given made her swear that the heat was being sucked out of the surroundings. A bead of cold sweat was sliding down her chin as she awaited for Miss Narukawa's reaction and rejection.

"Congratulations!" Miss Narukawa said happily, beaming. Jinx lost her cool.

"I don't care if you don't approve of me! It's not your choice to make and-" Jinx blinked, ceasing her tirade and then said, "What?"

"I said congratulations," Miss Narukawa said, smiling at Jinx, ignoring Jinx's tirade. "Ryuki-kun has told me all about you in his letters, Jennifer."

"He-he has?" Jinx replied. Miss Narukawa nodded.

"Since then, I've always wanted to meet you and you're just like how Ryuki-kun described you. He's made a fine choice in a girlfriend and I especially like your hair and eyes!"

Jinx just cocked an eyebrow. This wasn't exactly what she was expecting. Well, she couldn't complain. At least Miss Narukawa…Leo's mother accepted her.

"Just, promise me one thing," Miss Narukawa said seriously. Jinx nodded. She had already won the woman's approval. No reason to ruin it now. "Just…stay by him and make him happy, alright?"

"I will." Now, Jinx was going to look for Leo and teach him a lesson for leaving her with his mother.

"Mama!" Kat called.

"Neko-chan!" Miss Narukawa smiled brightly at seeing her daughter…her only daughter, dragging a boy over. She then gasped when she saw the scar on Kat's face but then recovered, remembering that Leo had told her in his letters that Kat had an accident and that scar was a reminder of it.

"Mama!" Kat hugged Miss Narukawa briefly but affectionately before she introduced Craig, "I'd like you to meet Craig, my boyfriend."

"Your boyfriend? I see," Miss Narukawa had the glint back in her eyes so now it was Craig's turn to be interrogated. "Neko-chan, would you please leave me with your boyfriend so I may get acquainted with him?" Craig's eyes widened in fear as he began to sweat. No way Kat was going to say…

"Okay!" Kat nodded. "I'll go find otouto-chan. Come on, Jen!"

"Alright," Jinx nodded. Craig grabbed her hand and mouthed, "Help me," but Jinx shrugged him off and mouthed back, "Sorry, you're on your own." Now, Craig was going to face the music…alone.

Won't that be fun?

"That was the most horrifying experience of my life," said Craig, slightly pale.

"It's okay, Craig. She said she liked you, so don't worry about it," comforted Kat.

"You think that's bad… try living my life," said a voice behind Craig. They turned around to see Kyo.

"What do you mean, Kyo?" asked Kat.

"Let's just say that my life hasn't been one big party after another. And it looks like your mom is getting to know my family." Kyo pointed to Kat and Leo's mother. She sat down next to a woman with long black hair.

"Are those your parents?" asked Kat.

"No, my Godparents. My mom and dad have been dead for 7 years now," explained Kyo.

"Oh, I'm sorry," Kat said sympathetically.

"That's OK." He looked out and saw a man in a white suit. He had long white hair that covered the right side of his face. "No…"

"Is your child graduating too?" asked Miss Narukawa.

"No, he's my Godson," answered the woman sitting next to her. She extended her hand, "My name is Okuni, and it is a pleasure to meet you."

"Emiko Narukawa and it's nice to meet you too."

Okuni pointed behind her to a large, blonde haired man who looked very uncomfortable in a suit and had an eye-patch over his right eye. "And this is my Kyo's Godfather, Bontenmaru."

The man adjusted himself in his seat. "Hi," he said. Okuni punched him in the arm.

"Be more sociable!" she ordered.

"We're not married anymore! You can't boss me around!" said Bontenmaru.

"Like hell I can't!" she grabbed Bontenmaru by the neck and brought him to eye level with Miss Narukawa. "Talk!"

"It's nice to meet you," said Bontenmaru.

"Nice to meet you too…" Miss Narukawa said calmly.

Yuya peaked out behind Bontenmaru. "Quiet down you two! Here comes Mr. King!" said Yuya.

Mr. King walked out. "Before we hand out the diplomas, I am honored to invite the class valedictorian to give his speech. Please welcome Ryuki Leonard Narukawa!" Everyone cheered as Leo took the stage.

"Okaasan said this; the path towards knowledge is only one step away. Just remember to keep walking…"

"That's my son over there!" Emiko shouted proudly as she recorded this. Leo went on with his speech.

"I've only been here for a short time, but I've learnt a lot, both in school and this city. It has been a great honor for me to attend this school and to be taught by such great teachers. I am also glad to have met such wonderful friends here and as we step forward into the future, let us not forget one another…"

Leo finished his speech with a smile and everyone applauded.

"Now, it's time for your surprise, Mr. Narukawa," Mr. King smiled sinisterly before clapping his hands. All of a sudden, a blue energy barrier rose up around the seats, shocking Leo. Everyone from the students, teachers and guests were all sealed up inside the barrier.

Leo looked shocked at Mr. King who just grinned evilly. Leo's eyes narrowed angrily, despite himself.

"What did you do!?" Leo demanded, his anger rising as he stepped off the podium.

"Oh, I just placed a psychic barrier around everyone here in the auditorium," Mr. King replied, "It's my specialty."

"Let them go!"

"No."

Leo growled. Not a lot of things could anger him. He could maintain his cool for whatever reason. Anger clouded judgment. However, seeing his friends and family in danger was one of the many things that could tick him off.

"If you wish for them to be free," Mr. King smirked, "Fight me." He then revealed his true form and everyone in their seats gasped. His true form was a frightening. He was clad from head to toe in sapphire armor with golden trim. On the chest was a gold Spade symbol. His head was draconic in appearance with frills flanking his head where his ears should be and three horns. His teeth were razor sharp. Spikes protruded from his shoulders, knees and elbows. He also had clawed feet. Green eyes bored down on Leo as a pair of wings stuck out of his back. The wings were folded.

Leo's eyes widened. It was a Category King…the King of Spades…the Qinglong Beast Spirit. Mr. King had been a Beast Spirit the entire time!

"You and your friends have gotten in my way for the last time, boy," King growled at Leo hatefully, "Now, it's time I do things myself."

"You've been watching us the whole time, haven't you?" Leo asked.

King nodded, "Yes, I have. However, I could not allow you to suspect me of anything so I just behaved like an unbiased administrator. I've been waiting for this day for a while now ever since I came to this school. Now, it is time for you and I to fight...for their lives."

Miss Narukawa was confused. What did this creature want with her son? Why did it even want to fight her son? She wanted answers but she didn't know where to turn.

"So, will you fight me?" King gestured to the audience, "Everyone is watching you right now."

Leo took out his Advent Buckle, much to King's surprise and placed it on his waist. Everyone watched in amazement as a belt wrapped around his waist. "I think the answer is obvious," Leo said before sliding in his Category Ace and got ready, "I don't care if my identity is revealed…as long as everyone is safe. Because, I am…an Advent Knight!" He called out his command, "HENSHIN!"

"CHANGE SEIRYU!"

Nearly everyone in the audience gasped out in shock as a blue energy field shot out of Leo's belt and then engulfed him before he appeared clad in silver and blue armor. Those who had witnessed the Knights knew who he was.

"He's Draco!?" Melissa shouted out. Her crush had been around her the entire time and she hadn't noticed. She then glared at Tara, accusingly, "You knew!"

"Sorry," Tara shrugged as she watched what was happening on stage.

"So, you've made your decision," King chuckled, "Good." He summoned his weapons, a sword and shield. The sword had a dragonhead for a hilt. It was black with menacing red eyes and dragon wings for the guard. The blade extended from the 'mouth' of the dragon to appear like a tongue. The blade was jagged. The shield looked equally menacing with spikes all around the edge and a dragon emblem in the centre. "Very well. I'll be sure to enjoy this then." A camera with wings then floated over between Draco and King. Draco stared at the object curiously.

"What is this?" Draco asked.

King explained, "Well, we can't really fight here on stage. There's not enough room, so we'll soon be taking this fight outside. Of course, I'd also like to have everyone watch the fun. So, this little camera will capture all the action and display it on this screen." The screen on stage turned on and displayed both Draco and King as the camera focused on them. "Pretty nice, isn't it?" Draco didn't respond, "Oh, yes, let our actions do the talking for us."

Draco didn't wait for King to charge. He drew his sword and charged himself. He swung his weapon at King but it was blocked by his shield before Draco was slashed over the chest. The audience gasped as King landed the first blow. Miss Narukawa watched fearfully as her son would be fighting for both his and their lives.

Draco recovered and went on the attack again, swinging his sword at King but the King of Spades was no pushover. He blocked Draco's sword with his own and landed a hard kick in the Knight's midsection before smashing him with his shield. Draco was sent flying across the stage.

"Is this suppose to be your best?" King sneered. Draco growled and spread out his cards but King wagged a finger like a parent chiding a child, "No, no." Suddenly, all 12 of Draco's card were plucked out of the Seiryu Blade and Advent Absorber and into King's hands.

"Hey, that's cheating!" Beast Boy accused.

"Give those back!" Kat yelled angrily. Miss Narukawa blinked in confusion. Why were those cards so important? Unless…Her son needed them to win. But, why did Kat know?

"Now, you are unable to beat me at your level of power," King mocked. Draco got up and charged but was hit with an invisible force.

"Nani!?" Another hit in the back, then the side and another one in the chest.

"I'm a telekinetic," King informed Draco, "So, I don't have to touch you to beat you." He then spread his wings, "Of course, it wouldn't be fun now, would it. Time to take this outside!" He then flew at Draco, taking him by surprise and grabbed him before flying out of the auditorium, crashing through the wall. The flying camera followed them and everyone could see King flying and crashing through several walls purposely.

Miss Narukawa was still in shock and Kat could see this. It was time for her to fess up. "Mama…there's something you need to know."

Outside, in front of the school, King dropped Draco and then landed on his own feet. He summoned his weapons again and went into a fighting stance. Draco gripped his sword tightly and charged, slashing his weapon at King. He sent a bolt of lighting at his foe but it was easily blocked by King's shield. King then threw his shield like a Frisbee, decking Draco in the hand before it flew back and hit him in the back. The spikes ripped off sparks as Draco reeled from the impact and fell facedown on the ground. He was being beaten, badly, and without his cards he was unable to perform any of his special attacks to defeat King. King looked down upon Draco, both literally and figuratively.

"Is this really the boy that has defeated and sealed the other Beast Spirits?" King spat in disbelief. He raised Draco up, levitating him in the air spread eagle. Draco struggled but King was too strong. "Better teach you a lesson. I am a teacher." He then swung his sword at Draco.

The audience that was trapped in the auditorium watched and gasped out as Draco was being slashed on screen, repeatedly. His screams could be heard and they were screams of pure pain and agony. Miss Narukawa watched on in fear for her son.

Kat had explained EVERYTHING to her. At first she didn't believe her, mostly because of denial. However, after seeing all of THIS, it soon sunk it. This was her son's secret life.

Draco's life was currently in danger. He was fighting a Category King, alone, and the last time they fought a King it had taken 7 Knights just to bring him down. How could Draco even beat one King without any of his cards?

"We have to go help him!" Kat yelled at the Titans. "He's getting killed out there!"

"The barrier's too strong," Raven informed her. "I can't break through it." This was like Atlas all over again.

"Then I will!" Kat summoned her belt, much to everyone's surprise. "My otouto-chan needs help so I'm getting out of here!"

"Not without me," Desmond volunteered, his Advent Buckle on.

"And me," Takada added, his buckle on as well. He may have been told to never reveal his identity in public, but drastic times called for drastic measures.

Kat nodded and the Titans stood up again.

"We're helping too," Robin said.

"Yes, friend Leo requires our help," Starfire added.

"If it's a fight that Beast Spirit wants," Cyborg cracked his knuckles, "It's a fight he's getting."

"If only I had my sword!" said Kyo.

"Could you even help?" asked Melissa, doubtful.

"You'd be surprised at some of the crazy shit my friends and I can pull off."

"Neko-chan?" Miss Narukawa began and Kat frowned sadly.

"I'm sorry you had to find out like this," Kat apologized sincerely. "Henshin!"

"Henshin!" Desmond called.

"Henshin!" Takada called.

Draco had cuts on his armor as King continued to slash at him. Draco felt pain erupt all over his body as the blade made contact with him, ripping off sparks. Draco then decided to fight back again. When the next sword slash came, Draco blasted King away with a shout of, "FUUJIN!" causing the King of Spades to crash into a car. The car then exploded and Draco fell on his knees, in pain and exhausted. When he looked up, he saw King floating above the wreckage with his wings spread out. Draco gripped his sword again and got ready to fight.

"Now it gets interesting!" King shouted as he flew down at Draco.

"SPINNING DANCE!"

"BLIZZARD VENOM!"

"BURNING DIVIDE!"

Mimic, Pluto, and Shadow struck the barrier with their attacks but were then mercilessly thrown back and down to the seats, forcing them back into human form. Desmond landed facedown and his legs flailed about helplessly. Shima and Walter had to help him back to his feet since Daichi was asleep. Takada landed on Karmen in a rather awkward position and both of them blushed as their lips had touched. Kat, on the other hand, was not pleased.

"KUSO!" she cursed.

"Neko-chan, language!" Miss Narukawa scolded her daughter.

"Gomen, mama," Kat apologized.

"Anymore bright ideas?" Desmond sarcastically remark.

"Oi, Tora!" Kat called Takada rudely, "How about you?"

"No such luck," Takada shook his head as he got back up and helped Karmen to his feet. He was trying to hide his blush. "The barrier reflected our attacks and we got hit with the same amount of force," he reported.

"Well, duh," Kat retorted. It felt kinda obvious just now.

"So, I can't really shoot at it if you want my bullets to hit EVERYONE here," he argued, "We're trapped here until Draco defeats and seals King."

Miss Narukawa's camera hadn't been put down since the ordeal. It had been shocking but simply amazing to see her son's suit of armor and now her daughter had a suit of armor as well. If it wasn't a life threatening situation, her eyes would've sparkled with inspiration.

Shima told them, "King's psychic barriers are very strong. That what made him a dangerous fighter back in the Battle Game."

"Battle Game?" Miss Narukawa echoed. A lot of the people's attention was on the screen and then Hotaru shouted out.

"HEY, LOOK!"

King dived down at Draco but then Draco leapt up and landed on King's back. King angrily shouted, "GET OFF ME!"

"Hai!" Draco did but not before he sliced King's wings off, green blood splashing all over his armor before he leapt off as King crash landed on the asphalt. They were still in the school parking lot.

"Damn you!" King cursed and levitated several cars and threw them at Draco. Draco leapt out of the way of the flying cars as they all were being flung at him. Draco just hoped his mother's car wasn't one of them. A lot of the people weren't going to be happy with their cars wrecked after this.

When a rather large truck was about to crush him, Draco was thinking, 'Who drives a truck here!?' in panic before he attempted to move out of the way, but King had stunned him and the truck crashed down upon him before it exploded.

"MY TRUCK!" one man in the audience; a trucker obviously, cried as he watched his prized vehicle crash and burn. His family consoled him.

"RYUKI-KUN! NO!" Miss Narukawa screamed at her son's apparent demise. Jinx's eyes widened as tears welled up in her eyes as she watched the screen. She turned away, sobbing, but then Beast Boy shouted.

"HEY, LOOK THERE!"

King chuckled in satisfaction at the burning wreckage but then he focused as a figure came walking out of the fire, completely unscathed save the burnt marks on his armor. His helmet was cracked and a piece of it had broken off in the faceplate area to reveal Leo's eye glaring right at him.

King stopped laughing and growled before he charged at Draco, ready to finish him off, but then Draco reared his arm back and shouted out, "RAIJIN!" A field of a hundred bolts of lighting erupted from his open palm and struck at King repeatedly. Each blast of lightning caused sparks to erupt from King's armor as he was sent staggering back with each hit and shock. This time it was Draco's turn to do some damage.

Everyone in the audience cheered as Draco got back up again, fighting King with all his might. The Titans cheered for him too but Tara was the one starting the chant.

"Draco! Draco! Draco! Draco!" She threw her fists into the air, "GET HIM!"

"You can do it! Fight him!" Jinx chimed in.

"Take him down, Leo!" exclaimed Kyo.

"You look hot in your armor!" exclaimed Akari. Everyone stared at the cross dresser strangely.

"NOW IS NOT THE TIME, AKARI!!" exclaimed Akira.

Pretty soon, a lot of people were joining in the chant of Draco's name.

"DRACO! DRACO! DRACO!"

Draco and King continued fighting with their swords. Draco then kicked King in the head and swung an electrified fist into his foes face. King aimed a horizontal slashed at Draco's neck to slice off his head but the Knight of Seiryu ducked down with a split and then threw his fist straight between King's legs.

CRACK!

Everyone flinched as they saw the hit. Kat was impressed, "Wow, never knew he had it in him."

"Nice shot," said Bontenmaru.

"That hurts just watching," added Benitora.

Miss Narukawa was shocked as well. There was another side of her children she had not known about. At first she was scared and worried but now another feeling was washing over her…

Meanwhile, the Titans, Cyborg and Robin mostly, were trying to figure out how to break the barrier and help Draco. Draco might be winning for now but tables tend to turn. Everyone's eyes were still focused on the battle.

"Okay, I've modified my cannon's frequency so I might be able to blast a hole through it big enough for everyone to get out.

"Um, Cyborg," Takada objected, "I don't think that will work."

"Trust me, it will," Cyborg said confidently. Anyone that was too close backed away from the large Teen Titan. He aimed his cannon and fired. The beam hit the barrier. "Booyah!" Cyborg cheered but then the beamed bounced back and hit Cyborg, sending him flying over the seats and crashing into the other side of the barrier. "Not booyah…" he groaned.

"I told him so," Takada shook his head. He watched as Starfire was pounding on the barrier with Beast Boy who had assumed gorilla form. They were just wasting energy but at least they were trying.

"I think I got it!" said Hotaru. He shot a black fireball out of his hands. It just bounced off and set him on fire.

'If only this was the first time he had set himself on fire,' thought Mahiro.

Raven was calmly meditating, but she was too worried for Draco. He was out there alone and had sustained a lot of damage. His armor looked ready to give way and without his cards he couldn't perform any of his combos.

Draco used his kendo training and used various stab and slash attacks on King. King blocked with his shield and tried to use his sword but Draco was too fast and for each hit the Knight of Seiryu received, King received 5 or 6 more in exchange.

'How can this be?' King thought in confusion. 'He's getting stronger! Faster! He's fighting completely like his Category Ace!' It was not far from the truth, however, as the longer Draco fought, the stronger the influence of the Category Ace he had fused himself with was getting.

King received a bone-cracking hit in the head from Draco's kick and then an elbow in the gut before Draco jumped up and hit King's chin with a knee strike. Draco then used an axe-kick and it landed on King's head hard. King dropped his shield and sword and grabbed his head. He was having a splitting headache, literally!

Draco panted. He was growing tired. He had never fought anyone, Beast Spirit or otherwise, for this long before. He could feel himself gaining power but he could also feel that he was growing tired as well. He ignored the feeling of fatigue and charged at King again. King's arm shot out and grabbed Draco by the throat before the King of Spades ran into the school building and they crashed through the wall and into an empty classroom. Desks and chairs were thrown into the air by the explosion as there was a large gaping hole in the wall. The flying camera followed them in and watched as King threw Draco onto several desks and chairs, crushing them under his weight. King then stepped on Draco's helmet covered head and the Knight of Seiryu grunted in pain. His sword had been thrown out of his head when they crashed into the classroom.

"I'm going to teach you a lesson for humiliating me," King growled as he grinded his foot into Draco's head, causing the helmet to crack from the pressure, "No one makes a fool out of me! No one! Not even a brat like you!"

Everyone was watching in fear as King had his foot on Draco's head, crushing him to death. Jinx shouted out, "LEO! NO!"

"GET UP!" Miss Narukawa encouraged. She knew he couldn't hear her but she just couldn't help herself. "GET UP, RYUKI-KUN!"

"If you die, otouto-chan, I'm going to kill you!" Kat threatened. What else could she say?

"Get up, Leo! Don't let that loser beat you!" shouted Kyo.

Everyone cheered on to encourage Draco, despite the odds. He was the only who could save them right now.

Draco's raised up his arm and grabbed King's ankle before electrocuting him. King stepped back in shock before Draco pushed himself back to his feet. His helmet had cracks all over it and looked ready to shatter any minute now. He was also unarmed but that didn't mean he could fight. King was unarmed too. Draco gave out a battle cry and charged at King. The air current he was producing as he ran kicked up dust, chairs and desks as he threw his fist into King's face. He gave King a right hook then a left cross and a crushing uppercut before he spun around and backhanded him. He then jumped up and kicked both his feet into King's chest, sending him staggering back. He went to kick King again, but his leg was grabbed and he was thrown back onto the floor. Draco groaned but rolled out of the way as King's foot came down on him, causing the floor to crack under his foot. Draco flipped back to his feet and went into a fighting stance.

King summoned his sword again and then roared, "IT'S OVER!" and ran at Draco, swinging it down. Draco's eyes widened as he saw the blade come down at him!

The screen had the audience facing Draco's back and they watched as King's sword came down on him. They turned their eyes away and cringed save for a few people. They watched in amazement as Draco did something so dangerous and yet it worked for him!

Kyo smirked, "Perfect!"

"WHAT!?" King roared in confusion. His sword did hit something, but it wasn't slicing through his opponent.

Why?

Because Draco had caught the blade right between his palms.

Draco took advantage of King's stunned reaction and pulled his sword back using his wind powers to create a vacuum that pulled it back towards him. "Game over," Draco said before he plunged his sword right through King's chest, twisting it with his wind powers. King looked down to see green blood spilling out of his wound and he staggered back after dropping his sword. No…he couldn't have been…NO!

"Sayonara, King-sensei!" Draco took up King's sword and charged at him. King summoned his shield but Draco sliced it straight in half and also sliced off King's arm, spilling green blood from the stump. King was shocked beyond disbelief. Draco stalked over to him and he backed away in fear as his blue eyes widened. He could see Draco's aura reshaping into an enraged dragon with its eyes boring down on him fiercely.

"Who are you…?" King asked in horror.

"Okaasan said this," Draco quoted, "I am the man that shall create the path to his future with the slash of his blade."

"No…it can't end like this," King shook his head in denial as green blood dripped from his wounds.

"Unfortunately…it has, for you," Draco pressed the Blank Seal card he had in his hand upon King's chest and King screamed out but it was soon silenced as the King of Spades was sucked into the card in a haze of green energy. He was now sealed. The cards he had taken from Draco dropped to the floor, scattered, as well as Draco's Seiryu Blade. The Knight of Seiryu gazed at the card in satisfaction. The King of Spades: Evolution Qinglong. "Yat…ta…" he breathed out.

He had sealed the 13th card in the Spade suit.

The auditorium was silent at what they had seen before they all cheered out loudly. Miss Narukawa and Jinx embraced and Kat pulled Craig into a victorious hug. The barrier dropped as soon as King was sealed.

"I knew he could do it!" Kat shouted

"Three cheers for Draco!" Melissa added.

"He got him!" shouted Kyo.

"Awesome!" added Benitora.

"That kid is great with a sword," said Bontenmaru.

"Hooray for who ever that was!" said Hotaru, throwing his fist in the air. Kyo punched him in the back of the head.

Draco collected his cards and sword and got ready to exit the classroom. As he was about to walk out, the ceiling suddenly crumbled and collapsed on him, trapping him!

Everyone watched this and immediately stopped cheering.

"LEO!" Jinx screamed.

"NO!" Miss Narukawa screamed in horror as she witnessed her son being buried alive before her eyes.

A/N: Oh, no! Did Draco survive? What will happen now? Sorry, but Advent Knight of Legend has ended now. Stay tune for the sequel "Advent Knights: Trials of the Joker" to see what happens next

Yes, I'm an evil bastard. Sue me.

Oh, and thanks to Shadow Element 13 for his input and characters. I'd also like to thank everyone who has reviewed and Zombi 138 for letting me use his character Craig

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Category King of Spades: Evolution Qinglong

Preview to Advent Knights: Trials of the Joker…New enemies will arise and so do old faces from the past. Friends will become enemies…and enemies will become friends. Stay tune as the story continues… in ADVENT KNIGHTS: TRIALS OF THE JOKER.