(Talynn's P.O.V.)

I hate when things like this happen. But more so, I hate myself.

Once I'd left Kyna back in our room, I'd practically run into every person on the ship. They gave me worried looks. But before they could ask what was wrong, I'd have already run off. I thought going above deck would quiet the voice in my head, but it only made it stronger.

I guess I should explain huh? Ever since I can remember, whenever I got mad, a voice would echo in my head; telling me what to do. When I was younger I'd listen to the voice; often doing as it wanted. But as I got older, I realized some of the things I'd done in the past were horrible. I tried to stop listening to it, but it was too strong. Especially now.

Quit fighting me child! It's time to except me again!

'No way!' I thought back, clutching the railing tighter. 'You've gotten me in enough trouble! I don't need you wrecking my life again.'

I don't 'wreck your life.' You do that well enough on your own.

'Lair!' I'm gripping even harder now, almost breaking the wood. 'You've done nothing but cause me trouble ever since you surfaced! Just who do you think you are?!'

Isn't that obvious? I'm you.

My eyes widen; my breath shortens.

The darkest part of you any way. The part of yourself you locked away with your memories.

'No.'

The one that remembers all about your poor widdle mommy and daddy issues.

It's mocking me. I hate it when it mocks me.

What's the matter? Can't take the truth? Or do you just not wanna be reminded of the people you-

"SHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUP!" I can't use my thoughts anymore. I'm too angry. WAY too angry. Even the voice is startled by my outburst. "I'm not dark! I'm not evil!"

"Talynn?" A male voice asked behind me. "Talynn what's wrong?"

I turn to see the black ninja from earlier-Cole if I'm right. He's giving me a worried look; a look I try to avoid with all of my heart. I hated when people pitied me. It made me feel like a child again. A child lost in the dark. I'm also starting to think that that's when the voice surfaced.

You think?

'Oh shut up you!' I thought back. "Nothing's wrong Cole." I replied, loosening my grip on the railing. "I…I'm just tired."

"Yeah, I heard that excuse when you sent Soula and Zane down below." He said, standing beside me. "And you can't hide the fact that you just yelled out you're not evil."

Tor re noch I'm so busted. He's still looking at me worried-like he knows something's wrong. But he doesn't. None of them do. No that's the voice talking again. If I just give people a chance…

They'll be afraid of you. They'll be disgusted by you.

'Oh be quiet. Like you know anything about civilization.'

I know more than you think.

'Well I'm done listening.' "There's…"I began, unsure of how to start. "There's actually something…wrong."

(Cole's P.O.V.)

I didn't know what to expect when I followed Talynn above deck. I honestly didn't. All I really hoped to do was make sure she didn't break anything. The only thing she'd come close to breaking was the rail. And to ask her what was wrong…well, that was out of my jurisdiction. But something told me to ask; a nagging voice in the back of my mind.

Her hesitant response about something being wrong had me worried. I couldn't see her eyes, but she seemed almost scared to tell me. She flinched and grabbed her head with her left hand, leaning on the railing with her right.

"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." I say, worried I've upset her.

"No. No everything's fine." Talynn replied, moving her hand to her shoulder. "I'm…just a little air sick right now."

"You need to get back down to the ground?" I asked, watching her face for any other clues of what might be wrong. "I can have Nya-"

"No!" she yelled, gripping her arm tighter. "I…I just need to be on my own."

She ran up the deck to the main mast and began to climb until she reached the top. You'd think for someone with air sickness she'd want to be closer to the ground.

"I'd leave her be right now." A voice said behind me.

I jumped to see the redhead behind me. She'd changed out of her hoodie and had put on a red button down shirt with a loose collar. Everything else about her was the same.

"Tal doesn't play well with new people." Kyna said, grabbing a stick of gum from her pocket. "Never has."

"Ya know," I said, trying to lower my heart rate. "For someone who hasn't done the whole 'ninja' thing for awhile, you're pretty stealthy."

"So are you guys." She replied calmly. "That loudmouth friend of yours gave me a heart attack when I came out of our room to get Talynn. But now…that's gonna be a problem."

"She always act like this?" I asked, looking up to see if the tan-haired girl planned on coming down anytime soon.

"Just around new people." She said nonchalantly. "Honestly though, I haven't seen her act like this since…" she paused and looked out on the horizon, as if it held her answer. "Huh. I can't remember."

"So…she hasn't acted like this before?" I asked, confused at what she meant.

"No, she has." She said, walking towards the steps. "I just don't remember."

(Kyna's P.O.V.)

It's so weird. I know Tal's acted like that before, but I just don't remember when. Damn amnesia's messin' with my mind again. But then…isn't it always?

I touch my left shoulder carefully, feeling the burn of the pillar that had hit me once more. Soula and I had been so lucky with where it'd landed on us. But Tal…

Luck had never been on our side. We'd lost so much, and we're still trying to regain what was lost. But some things could never be replaced…like my mom.

I barely remember her smile or her laugh-which dad said I inherited from her. Everything I know about her was either told to me by my dad and her friends-whom I call my 'aunts' most of the time. I really wish I could remember her. But the one thing I wish I could remember, was the man that protected me.

I don't know why he's in what's left of my memories, but I know he saved me; saved all of us. When I came to though, he was gone. Just like most of my memories. Something had swept Talynn away too. I almost thought we'd never see her again.

Until that day…

Flashback

"But Dad I don't wanna learn spinhootsu!" six year-old me complained as she was dragged up the mountain.

"It's spinjitsu." Her father explained, barely looking down at his child. "And it's a necessary evil if you wanna master the Dark Flame."

"But DDDaaaddd." I whined.

"No more buts!" he yelled, getting impatient. "We're here."

I looked up from behind my messy bangs. The monastery was very big in my eyes. And it reminded me of something. I just didn't know what.

The door was opened by a man with a short white beard and kind brown eyes. I hid behind my dad's leg as the man reached out for her father's hand.

"It's been awhile Sohma-san." The man said, shaking my dad's hand.

"Too long Wu." He replied, pulling me from behind him. "This is my daughter Kylina. Kylina, this is Wu. An old friend of your mom."

I looked at the man curiously, and then ran inside; curious about everything here.

"Kylina come back here!"

"Let the child be." Wu said, putting a hand on the man's shoulder. "If something calls her, let it continue until it is answered."

I didn't hear the rest of the conversation. Instead, I removed my sneakers and ran around inside, looking for what my heart called out for. It was when I reached the main room that I saw her.

She was my age, but a little taller. Her tan hair was pulled back into a ponytail; her eyes blindfolded with a black piece of cloth. A scythe rested in her hands. She immediately swung it at me, and I'd barely dodged it.

"Hey! Watch where you're swinging that thing!" I yelled, landing on a pillar.

"You watch it you little-" she paused; almost startled at my voice. "I know that voice." She mumbled, pulling of her blindfold.

The moment I saw her red eyes, it was like a bullet ran through my mind. I knew her and she knew me, we just didn't know why.

She reacted first; gripping her head and screaming. I followed soon after. The pain was so harsh; so unbearable. I felt like I was gonna burn up. But it was worth it when it stopped. Because as soon as it did, I knew where I'd seen her.

"Tallie!" I yelled, gripping her waist as I tackled her.

She laughed and wrapped her arms around me tightly. "I've missed you too Ky."

Flashback Ends

We've been inseparable since then, especially since we reunited with Soula. Sensei didn't understand how strong our bond was back then; still doesn't understand now. But that's okay. We just need to understand eachother.

"Hey Kyna." Soula said, walking towards me. "Talynn still on the mast?"

"Yep." I replied, blowing a bubble. "I'd get her down myself, but you know what happens."

"Believe me I do." She said walking upstairs. "Dinner's in an hour. Don't be late."

"That goes double for you Snowflake." I say, referring to her old nickname as she walked away.

****
(Zane's Dream P.O.V.)

"Are you sure that this is the only way?" the child asks as I put another set of clothing in my bag. "I mean, Papa handles things like this with violence. But aren't you the one who's always telling me that violence isn't the answer?"

I chuckled at her words. "Believe me child, I do not wish to fight." I zip up the bag and put it over my shoulder, noticing that it is human skin and not metal. "But it is a necessary evil I must do to protect you."

I rub her cheek gently, watching as her face calms and her worries disappear. She knows I'll return at a moment's notice if something goes wrong.

Then everything goes dark.

I hear her screaming for me; her fear giving me energy to run after the light that's left in the darkness.

"What's the point in doing this?" A dark voice asks. "You're not going to reach her in time."

"That's what you think." I reply, getting another burst of speed.

"No, that's what I know." The voice replied darkly as flames rose around me. "Because I'll burn her before you can reach her."

"No, Snowflake!"

****

"Snowflake!" I yell, sitting up on the couch.

I look around, seeing that I'm in the game room with Lloyd and Jay playing a game. Or rather, they were until I woke up.

"You okay Zane?" Lloyd asks, pausing the game.

"Yes. I'm all right" I reply, not quite meeting his eyes.

"You sure?" Jay asks. "Cuz that kinda sounded like Cole last night with his dream."

"Dream?" Lloyd asked confused.

"I assure you it is nothing." I say going towards the door. "Now if you'll excuse me. I have a dinner to prepare."

As I leave, I can't shake the feeling in the pit of my stomach-or where my stomach would be if I was human. I have no idea what to make of the dream, but I have a feeling the answer will come sooner or later.

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All right chapter 5! Sorry it's taking so long, but I have limited access to a computer at the moment, seeing as the one at home is full of viruses and I can only access the internet through my kindle. Anyway, I'll post as soon as I can. Just be patient. Also, anyone notice that the names 'Tallie', 'Ky', and 'Snowflake' keep popping up? If you've made the connections, great! If not, you will soon enough.

Gotta go now! Buh-bye!