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Chapter 2: The Cage

Era's POV

It was getting later into the night and I was making an early shift of scouting for demons. Yusei was going to join me in the next thirty minutes at the top of the Infinity Tower. I landed on the top of the tower and sat down on the roof.

I watched and listened to the wind as it flew through. I heard feet gently land behind me and I turned to see Yusei walking up. I grinned.

"Landing's getting better," I told him.

"Thanks," he responded as he sat beside me.

"Do you remember what I told you about scouting demons?" I asked.

Yusei nodded. "Angels can sense demons if they're around," he answered. I nodded directing a small smile at him. "You weren't lying when you said New Domino City is amazing at night."

"Yeah," I answered. I heard the sound of a duel runner crashing and I saw Yusei notice it too. "Come on, Yusei," I said and waved him to follow me. I slid off the roof and unveiled my wings and was pleased to see Yusei doing the same.

We flew around the highways until we came up on the crash. Yusei and I were both shocked and frightened when we saw Trudge seriously injured on the ground next to his duel runner. I saw Mina in her car driving up and I looked to the side to see Crow driving off.

"Yusei, stay here. I'll go help, Trudge," I ordered.

"But…" he began though I cut him off.

"Yusei, if Mina and Trudge see you land, they'll know about you being an angel before they're supposed to find out. I need you to stay up here and sense around for any sign of a demon," I stated.

"O-Okay," he agreed. "But be careful."

I nodded and flew down. I immediately landed next to Trudge. I kneeled next to Trudge and felt for a pulse before using a spell to try to help heal him a bit.

"Era!" Mina called. I looked at her. "What happened? Did you see?"

"Sorry, Mina. I came as soon as I heard the crash. I didn't get here in time to see anything," I explained not mentioning Yusei's position in it.

Crow came driving up and we looked at him. "Did you see anything, Crow?" Mina asked.

"I only saw you guys pulling up," he answered. Crow looked at me. "Will he be alright?"

I looked back at Trudge and began to scan over him for any internal damage. "A couple broken ribs and some internal bruising but he should be fine. I've healed a good portion of the bruising but trying to heal broken bones is dangerous. Even for an angel. Healer Angels work with that," I explained pulling back from the scan. "Your doctors will have to deal with the bones. I wish I could do more but my training specializes in defense and protection spells as well as attack spells directed towards demons. I have mastered many healing spells but the complicated ones that include healing broken bones are out of my league. Sorry."

"It's fine, Era. You did what you can," Mina responded as a stretcher was being pulled up. Trudge was placed on it and rolled into the ambulance. "I have to tag along with Trudge. You two should probably get Yusei and Jack."

I nodded. "I'll get Yusei. I know where he is," I stated. "Jack's at the garage so you can get him, Crow."

"Okay," Crow agreed.

I looked at Mina. "Take care of Trudge, Mina," I told her. "I want to meet you there but I'm still scouting for demons. Let me know how Trudge comes out." Mina nodded. "I'll watch out for the Ghost too. See if I can get a lock on what he is."

"What do you mean?" Mina asked.

"I was sensing out for any demonic energy or darkness in the area that seemed bad. I should've felt either darkness or a demon coming from Trudge's duel if the Ghost was around," I told her. "I didn't sense anything at all. Not even light in this area. So I know for a fact that it wasn't a demon and it wasn't anything that had any emotional turmoil that created a darkness in the person."

"Really?" Crow asked.

I nodded. "Which is making me even more worried and confused about this Ghost character," I said. "Mina, go ahead and get Trudge to the hospital. I'll contact you with any new information."

"Right," Mina agreed and ran to get into the ambulance which drove away.

"Era, be careful," Crow stated. I looked at him. "We don't know what this guy's capable of. And if you can't sense him, then something's up."

"I will, Crow," I assured. "Go get, Jack." He nodded and ran off while I took off and met Yusei in the sky. "Anything?" He shook his head. "Yusei, head back and go meet up with Trudge. He probably wants to see you," I told him.

"Era, I don't want you going alone. What happens if you meet up with the Ghost? If we can't sense him, that means someone has to be working behind him to do something," Yusei responded. He cupped my cheek with worry clear on his face. "What happens if that person wants you?"

"He won't get me," I told him. "I won't allow it. Even if he was able to get me in a cage, you know the spell that'll let me phase through. The only type of cage that doesn't allow that is a Demon Cage."

"A Demon Cage?" Yusei repeated.

"When an angel is placed inside a demon cage, the angel inside becomes powerless," I explained. "They can't use any spells to get out and can't break the bars no matter how strong they are."

"That only makes me want to be with you more," Yusei responded.

"I'll be fine, Yusei. You have to remember, I've been demon hunting for over one hundred years," I reminded. "Besides, if he has a demon cage, I don't want you anywhere near it. This way, I know you're safe."

He sighed and looked down. "I know," he agreed.

I grinned at him and placed a small kiss on his cheek. "Go get to Trudge," I told him. "I'll see you soon." With that, I darted in the opposite direction of him and glanced back to see him heading back himself. I sighed. 'Let's just hope the demons aren't involved. With how quiet they've been,' I thought.

Third Person POV

Jack and Yusei, who was back into his human form, ran into the hospital where Crow and Mina were waiting.

"Era explained what happened to me," Yusei stated.

"And I'm still in the dark a bit," Jack added.

Mina began to explain everything when Trudge was rolled in. Trudge looked at Yusei. "D-Don't use synchro monsters against the Ghost," he warned Yusei. "I think he's looking for something. The Ghost has a small cage on the back on his duel runner. Too small for a person though. Watch out." Trudge was then swiftly taken into an operation room.

Yusei tensed at Trudge's last warning. 'Is that a Demon Cage?' he thought as his hand formed into a fist.

"Yusei," Crow called and he looked at him, "do you have any idea about that cage?"

"I do and if I'm right, Era's in serious danger," Yusei answered.

"What do you mean?" Mina asked.

"I had tried to get Era to stay away from the Ghost because of how she said she couldn't sense him. She told me she should be fine as long as he didn't have a Demon Cage," Yusei started.

"Demon Cage?" Jack repeated.

"According to Era, when an angel is placed inside it, the angel's powers are cut off from them. They can't use any spells to get out and no matter how strong the angel inside is they can't break it. They're trapped," Yusei explained. "I was hoping that it wouldn't involve a demon. But now…"

"I'll call some Security members who were tasked with watching the highways to keep an eye out for Era," Mina stated.

"Thanks, Mina," Crow stated. "We better get to the garage."

Yusei was obviously reluctant but followed his friends out.

. . .

In the garage, Crow slammed his fist off the wall in annoyance. "That Ghost…" Crow mumbled.

"Stop whining, Crow," Yusei stated and chucked him his helmet.

Jack nodded as Crow grinned. They drove off to scout out for the Ghost. Jack and Crow called over the line.

"We need to be careful," Jack said.

"Yusei, you keep an eye out for Era too," Crow stated.

Yusei nodded. "Right," he agreed.

Yusei drove for a while until he saw a familiar angel get down lower on the highway to the far right of him. He turned and caught up behind her and the person she was tailing.

"My masters will be most pleased," said the person.

Era went wide eyed as she noticed the cage. She immediately veered right to avoid the box but the man pressed a button and dark, energy like ropes jutted out from the cage which its door opened and followed Era around the air like a magnet.

"Era!" Yusei called. He grew frightened as one of the energy ropes wrapped around her ankle and a dark glow wrapped around her body as it became a small ball of light surrounded by a black glow. "Era!" he called again as the ball was yanked into the cage which shut and locked.

The man looked back to reveal a man with his face covered. "Aw, couldn't save your precious angel?" the man mocked.

"You're the Ghost?" Yusei asked.

The man grinned. "Do you want to duel for your precious angel?" he asked.

"Bet on it," Yusei agreed. He immediately contacted Jack and Crow. "Guys, I found the Ghost and he has Era."

"What do you mean 'he has Era'?" Jack asked alert.

"I mean that cage Trudge was talking about was an actual Demon Cage and he has Era locked up in it," Yusei explained. "If I beat the Ghost, I might be able to get Era back."

"Be careful, Yusei. We'll catch up to you," Crow stated and Yusei nodded before they all hung up.