Sorry it's really short, but it's a good chapter!...hopefully. I just wanted to finish the bishops exam and get them out traveling. So enjoy and thank you to those who have reviewed!

(Hikaru's POV)

You've got to be kidding me.

In front of me stood the biggest darn kor I had ever seen. Needless to say, this was going to be a pain. I knew the weak points of all kor were the wings, but I thought that immobilizing this one was the first priority. I rolled forward when one wing attacked the spot where I was standing, and quickly disposed of the kor's legs. It tumbled to the ground, but did not give up its relentless attacking. It was quick for its large size, but I soon got used to the speed and destroyed its wings and everything else. The only thing that bothered me was that it was too easy. I quickly thought back to what the Bishop Lace said before we walked through the doors.

"We do not know what will happen before the door."

There's no way they didn't know about the giant kor, so they must be referring to something else.

Just then, I heard a voice.

"Hikaru! Help me!"

I turned around and saw Teito chained up on the floor, desperately trying to escape. Behind him stood a copy of me. My eyes were dead to the world, but I continued to hurt Teito with my zaiphon. I couldn't stand much more, so I attacked my copy, only for it to change into a silver haired Ayanami, smirking at me like this was exactly what he wanted.

"Nice to see you again, Pet."

I charged at him, desperate to get Teito away from him before he could be hurt any more. I attacked again and again, but the result was the same and I was tiring quickly due to my injuries that haven't completely healed.

"So pitiful. You've obviously waited patiently for me to get here, but you didn't give me the proper welcome. At least I am prepared."

He swung his sword at Teito, hitting him across the back and I could do nothing to stop him. I attacked again, hoping that by doing so he would be distracted enough to leave Teito alone.

"That's not going to work. Especially since I'm not the one you hate the most."

I was stabbed through the chest with his sword, but the person in front of me was not Ayanami. It was now my mother.

"You demon! I told you to die! Look at you! You'll never accomplish anything! You'll always be hated by everyone! Die already!"

She twisted the sword, pushing it further into my chest as I began to shed tears.

"Why are you crying? Demons don't cry! You damned beast! Stop looking at me like that! Stop it! Stop it!"

She had pulled the sword out and was slashing me repeatedly. I was a bloody mess, but I forced myself to stand, feeling someone behind me helping me. I looked back and saw a large pitch black dragon. Smoke rose from its nostrils, but its red eyes looked down at me, smiling.

"You have been through a lot due to this woman, but not once have you called on me. Not once have you asked me to harm her. All you've ever thought of her was what you could do to make her happy. Now is your chance."

He only held his arm out to give me something to lean on, and I walked slowly towards my mother. When I reached her, she fell to her knees, fearing for her life. I smiled and hugged her, feeling the most joy I ever felt in my whole life.

"It's okay mother. You can hate me all you want, but it's thanks to you that I have become who I am. I will always love you and I forgive you for all that you have done."

She shed a single tear and hugged me back whispering three words in my ear before disappearing in a cloud.

"I love you."

I turned towards the dragon behind me, but it had now changed into that of the young man from my dreams. He smiled and let me lean on him as I made my way towards the door. When it opened, my wounds disappeared as did Samil and I saw Labrador waiting for me.

"Hikaru, you have passed, but we must hurry if you are to leave with Teito. The other examinees have already been taken care of. Now hurry. This way."

I looked around and spotted the many army personal, before I nodded to Labrador and we quickly ran to where Frau, Castor, and Teito were waiting.

"We must hurry. This has many passages and if you make one wrong turn, you won't be able to get out. I will make a guide for you."

I looked at the flowers that Labrador created to lead us, but looked back at him when he said my name.

"Hikaru. When you came here with Teito, I was concerned about the great amount of darkness in your heart. You were very untrusting and I am glad that you have found such a great friend. You are similar to Teito in many ways, which is why you are going to travel with him and Frau. You have many paths to choose from and I hope you pick the path that will lead you through the many troubles you will have to face. Take care of Teito and never forget that you are never alone."

I smiled and hugged Labrador, which took everyone off guard.

"I will never be alone because you all are here for me. Thank you for all that you have done. I will never forget your kindness. Oh, and Bishop Lance? I hope you won't always put your trust in something so…stupid as fortune telling and horoscopes."

I smiled innocently until he threw something at my head. I caught it easily, pissing him off more, and discovered it to be a bishop's pass. I nodded gratefully and turned to the hawkzile when Labrador pushed something small into my hands. I opened my hands and saw a little black bundle of fur. It was small, about the same size as Mikage, but it had no similarities. I felt connected to it somehow. It was familiar.

"This is…"

"It has the same colored soul as the crow you brought in before. I thought you would get lonely and I picked him up before the military had a chance."

I looked at him, confused as to what the military would want with it.

"You should know that the Ribidzile is used by the military. He is the child of one such creature. The mother was more than willing to hand him over and keep him away from the military. Take good care of him and he shall be useful to you as well."

I nodded, and tucked the sleeping dragon into the hood of the jacket Labrador had given me earlier. We spotted some military officials and hurriedly climbed onto the hawkzile and Frau, Teito, and I began our journey to the Land of Seele.