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Jessica held Razel as he cried... she was overwhelmed with sadness and pain. She felt like she was going to faint and suddenly a loud shrilling cry was heard from the desert. He stopped and shuddered in Jessica's arms. It was Ciress. Over the desert, Jessica could hear Ciress's voice in her head. [i]"You've got a lot of gall..."[/i] Jessica shut her eyes in anger. Razel looked at her and knew something was wrong. "You won't hurt him anymore... I'll KILL you if you touch him..." Jessica said. Razel stared at her and for once, it wasn't his mind being probed... Ciress was attacking Jessica... not the other way around... She laughed in her mind, and the sands blew with her laughter echoing across the desert... Razel could hear her taunting laughter. [i]"You think you can stop me? If you don't give up yourself, I'll kill the lot of them... those poor people... you thought you were helping them? My dear... I'll KILL them for what you've done. I have no need for empty hands!"[/i] "DON'T HURT THEM!!!" she screamed. She was still hugging Razel, but now for support as Ciress probed her mind, searching for all weaknesses. [i]"Ah... your father was special to you... pity he had to die..."[/i] Ciress said. "Don't.... you dare speak about my father..." Jessica said. Razel looked at her... he knew what Ciress would tell her... he hated himself... his life... [i]"I was only going to inform you that you're saving a killer... Razel killed your parents that night, girl... sleep soundly."[/i] she said as she left Jessica's mind. Jessica froze, and Razel pulled away from her. He couldn't look her in the eyes... not now... he wanted to fling himself off of the cliff, but then Jessica spoke. "Oh... god...." she said as she shuddered. He took notice of the blood from the bullet wound... the wound he had inflicted. He froze as he stared at it... she had several gun shots in her arm... she was bleeding everywhere. She stared at him, pleading for help... he wouldn't be responsible for another death... not one that Ciress was responsible for. He picked her up as she closed her eyes and took off... he wouldn't let her die... ****************** "Damn him... how dare he resist me..." Ciress said. "My lady..." a man said from the Shadows. "Go get them... send the assassins out..." she said. She looked at the man before her... and smiled as she put her hand on his face. "Don't disappoint me... bring Razel to me... alive... he is no longer my assassin... you... are my pet now..." she said smiling. She put her hand to his face and whispered in his ear. "Make me happy...." she said as she kissed his neck hungrily and swiftly. He stared at her and smiled wickedly. "I will... Lady Ciress..." he said. He would finally have his revenge... he would kill that Bastard, Razel... and have Lady Ciress to himself. OOC: OKAY, this character is a new assassin, Jim_Hawking may be joining us, and if that is the case, then he will assume this roll. For now, the assassins have been sent after you guys, and Heero, you've got this guy on your tail ;) Everyone, remember to include Amgoddess, she's on a trip, and she has asked me to control her character. You will all be captured, and you can describe how. I will then start the tortures :devil:

[QUOTE=Princess_Keiko]I got this problem...I just can't seem to get over this one guy.Well we broke up around july and I can't stop thinking about him, I wanna forget him but I just can't. When I asked my friend what should I do ,she said sometimes it could take up to 2 years to forget someone and I was like @.@' What?!?. Anyways, I was wondering if any of you guys got some advice (and please don't criticize, just some advice would appreciate it) ~ keiko[/QUOTE] Things are never as bad as they seem... I know your situation all too well. I fell in love, and was dropped. And I let myself go into a damned depression because of it. I never thought I'd get over him.... and it hurt really bad. But like Hevn said... time does a lot of healing... for me, it took about 8 months... mainly because of my depression... and well, I found someone else who helped me get over everything... And I can honestly say that I don't lose sleep over that guy anymore :laugh: Again, don't worry :) You'll come around ;)

Sam got herself a plate and sat at the table with Jun and Lyon. Kala had left, and neither Jack, nor Kane were anywhere around. Sam figured they were all practicing... she didn't want to hound them like she was their mother anymore. "Where... did you find these ones Sam?" Lyon said. "Well Kane... he was an accident." she smiled. "Kane knew how to use his powers, but... let's just say something in me told me he needed to come with me..." Jun sat across from her and looked at her as she smiled. He loved seeing her smile. "Kane is a remarkable student, but I believe... he may be too sure of his capabilities..." Lyon said. "Kane... has the tendancy to seem that way... but it's a [i]confidence[/i] that I believe everyone needs... Kane... he just masters it I guess." She looked at Jun and gave him a subtle wink as she stood up to take her plate to the kitchen. Lyon laughed. "Well that certainly is a new way to look at things" Just then they all heard yelling coming from Kane's room. Sam looked at Lyon and Jun, but Jun was already up, running. Lyon wasn't too far behind him. They got to the room and saw Kala over Kane, applying pressure to an open wound. "Please.... I don't know why I did it..." she said, tears streamed down her face as she slowed time, in order to give Kane more time to hang on. "Lyon, take Kala!" Sam said as she ran over to Kane's side. Jun helped her as she removed Kane's shirt and stared at the wounds. "I'M SORRY!!" Kala screamed, Lyon comforted her as she cried uncontrollably. Jack ran to the room and was stunned to see Kane. "Everyone BACK!" Sam said. Her voice was shaky as she laid her hands directly over the wound in the back and chest. She closed her eyes as she took all energy she had to revive him, and bring him back. Jun supported Kane as she did this, he could feel the boy's slow heart beating returning. "He's comming around." Jun said. Sam's eyes were still closed... such powers were not normal for her, and took extensive concentration and energy to accomplish any of these things. She removed her hands, very slowly. When she removed them, the only signs of a wound was the dried blood around him. She stared at Kane who was waking up. She hung her head in loss of strength. Kane sat up, and felt the affects of her powers as the last remnants of pain, slipped away. Kala ran to him and hugged him, as Jun helped Sam to her feet.

Sarah watched as the girl climbed out the window. She refused to stay any longer. She was still in her frock, and she longed to find some decent clothing. "Hey... is there any way I can get out of these things?" "The King only supplies us with the clothing that fits our tasks... and none of that requires normal wear." "This is disgusting." Sarah said. "You could always change when you get out of here." she said smiling. Sarah smiled back. "Thank you... why are you helping me? I don't even know your name.." "It's Nadi... and I know you hate it hear, and well... I can really use the help in getting this message to my father..." she said. Sarah nodded and got out onto the ledge with her. She watched as Nadi climbed down the clinging vines and made her way to the bottom. "Oh Damn..." Sarah said. She would be HUMILIATED if a man traveled under her as she climbed down in the outfit she was wearing. Nadi kept an eye out as Sarah climbed down as quickly as possible. "Coast is clear." Nadi said, bringing her to the courtyard gate. All of a sudden, another noble came up to Nadi and smiled at her, asking if she was available for the night. Nadi tried to use this as a distraction for Sarah, but the noble was the same noble from before... "Hey!! You're that bitch from before!!! The King aprehended you!! GUARDS!" he screamed. Nadi looked at Sarah, and Sarah smiled at her. "Get out of here, Nadi... and thanks." Sarah said. She knew there was no reason Nadi had to be involved. She looked at Nadi, and she said sorry and backed away in the shadows. "Bitch, we put you away! Damion has retired, but his orders ring clear!!" he said. Just then Lady Ashrael came out from behind them and stared at Sarah disaprovingly. "Strip her and throw her in the dungeon. She shall have no blankets tonight." Ashrael said. Sarah stared at her in anger, the humiliation was more than Sarah had wanted... "Take this woman away!" she said, turning around briskly. Sarah fought against the guards, the entire way as they stripped her and stuck her in her cell. Some of the guards wanted to please themselves, but thought better of it, when Sarah showed them just how powerful her lungs were. The entire night, she hollered at them, not letting anyone sleep. She found a few sheets from her cot, and wrapped them around her as she screamed for someone to release her. But no one listend. The next day, Sarah laid on her cot, with the sheet wrapped firmly around her. It was cold... and she hated Lady Ashrael.... and she occupied her mind with the many ways she would have her revenge.... smiling a bit in the shadows of her chamber.

Name: Sarah Ghent Age: 20 Sex: Female Location: California (Hispanic but doesn't appear so) Appearance: Attachment Personality: Vibrant, but not talkative. When she has something she wants to say, heaven and earth can't stop her from saying it. Honest to a fault, and at times, a bit [i]too[/i] honest, to where she can come off blunt. Speaks her mind, and has no need to hold anything back. Tough exterior, and appears to be strong, and commanding, and looks like she can take on the world. Bio: Sarah's life has been filled with love and support. Her family brought her up in the best way they could, and helped her to go to college. Has lived on her own for a good 2 years, and finds her life utterly dull. Sarah's first love was not love at all.... she had fallen for a man who could care less about her, and left her after finding out about her feelings. Shocked, and hurting, she let herself fall into depression. She used to smile everyday of her life, laughing and having fun over the small things, but now, her heart sank deep within her chest. She wanted to love him... she wanted him to love her, and was left with nothing. She felt violated, since this man had tried all he could to break her walls, to let him in, and find out the deepest parts of her... her secrets... her desires.... everything, and left her with nothing once he finished. She let herself fall, forgetting the person she once was. Because she was loved so much by her family, they tried all they could to help her... to bring her back to them. Because.... she could see the pain she put them in, she put on a front... for everyone. She smiles, because she doesn't want people to see her pain... she puts on an abrassive personality, so others could not see inside of her... and be able to tear down those walls again. Greatest Desire: To love... and be loved in return Greatest Fear: To allow anyone inside ever again.

Sarah looked at the girl in front of her, but her eyes trailed over to the open door she had left for her. Sarah sprang up and made a run for it. She could hear the woman's voice holler after her as she made her way down the steps. She wouldn't stay... she wouldn't live like this. She slipped into the shadows of a wall and looked to the side, and realized the only thing she had on was that frock he had her wear and the nightgown over it. "Doesn't matter... I'll be free, and then no one will take me again..." she said, making sure no one saw her. The girl came running down the steps, hollering after her... one of the guards took notice of her, and she told the guard of what happened. The guard then called two other guards and ordered them to search the perimeter. She cursed. "Now this is going to be even harder..." she said. She looked out and saw the courtyard, many people were out there... dancing and having a good time. "How in the hell am I going to get past them?" she noticed the other women, serving the nobles... they wore little frocks too... not as revealing... but enough to gather the attention of the nobles. She cursed again and wrapped the night gown up and strode out, trying to go unseen... it worked perfectly as she slipped past the drunken ones and got out to the gate. Just then, she was approached from behind by someone, who wrapped his arm around her waist. "Honey, do you mind keeping me company? My wife left because of this drunken stooper I'm in, and I'm in need of relief." he said, touching her in places, not meant to be touched. She spun around and kneed him in the groin, which caused him to fall over in pain. He grabbed her leg and begged her to reconsider, but she kicked the man in the face. This caused enough comotion to gather the attention of the guards. They surrounded her and brought her to the king. They threw her at his feet and he gazed at her. "This slave attacked a noble, my lord... what should we do with her?" Damion stood up and kneeled to her level. "I thought you didn't want to join me tonight..." he said smugly. She spit on his boots, and the guard kicked her in the face. "Put her in a chamber, and lock her door. No one is allowed to let her leave." He said staring at her. They brought her to her feet and she glared at him as he took in her figure. "Tomorrow... I promise." he said winking at her. She cursed at him, and they dragged her away.

Sam arched her body upward in excitement. She closed her eyes and pulled his head in closer as his tongue felt inside her. She shrilled and bounced her hips in uncotrollable bliss as he suckled her, his tongue, tasting every part of her. She cried out for more as he responded by trailing his hands up and down her legs, while pressing hard against her. She screamed in excitement. She gripped the bed post behind her and pressed her body toward him, feeling herself reaching her heights... she could feel him drinking her, his hands carressing every inch of her legs and thighs

Sam looked at him... his eyes.... she could feel.... his need.... "Jun...." she whispered. He looked at her as she put her hand to his face. "You don't need to say a thing... these feelings... do not need explanation..." she said softly. "But I don't understand why I feel... this way.... what it is... that makes me do this..." She touched his chest and with her other hand, brought her lips to his ear as she whispered softly. "Your heart... makes you have those desires.... no one can explain matters of the heart...." she said. She blew softly in his ear which made him shudder. She trailed her hands all over his chest, stopping at his mid section. "The heart... makes you want something... that seems... completely unreasonable to the other senses...." she said as she kissed his neck. He shook in her arms and she looked at him once more. "Jun... you're not alone.... not anymore..." she said as she stared into his eyes again.

Kane used his gravity to crush all of the demons into the ground, leaving Jun fighting Dawn in the sky. "Jun's out of control..." Lyon said. Sam looked at Lyon and knew what he meant... if he did not control himself, his demon would take over. "Kane, on my signal, pull Dawn to the ground, we will kill him..." she said staring at Kane. Kane nodded. She looked at Lyon, and he already knew what her plan was. He would drown Dawn as Kane held him to the ground. But in order for all this to be done, they needed to get Jun away from Dawn... and Sam would try her hardest. Using her powers, she thrusted herself up into the fight, pulling a crazed Jun away from Dawn. At that moment, they carried out the plan, and everything worked just as planned... excpet Jun was still going mad. "Move aside!!!" he screamed. "No Jun... come back to us..." she said holding onto him tightly. They were on the ground not too far away from the others. "MOVE!" he screamed at her as he pushed her away and got to his feet. She hit the tree and stared at him as he was about to fly back over to them all. She lunged at him and spun him around to stare at her. She closed her eyes using her powers, to heal his wounds on his body that were hurting him... causing him pain. She then slowed time once again, which took a great deal of her energy as she stared at Jun. Her hands were on his face, and he looked at her... his eyes, slowly returning to their normal state. She looked into his eyes and removed her hands. "Stay with me, Jun... don't ever leave me..." she said.

Okay, I felt like recieving criticism today. So let me know what you think on this pic. I'm trying to figure out what to do for ground work, but I'm drawing a blank. I colored this using Photoshop CS and it's a great piece drawn my Sam Liu. Any comments and critiquing is welcomed since I'm always trying to improve :) ~...~

Keisha woke up and saw Angelus' indecisiveness. She surveyed her surroundings before moving... just so Azrael wouldn't notice. She saw Alexander... and she saw Leon and Storm. She locked eyes with Angelus, and it was as if he read her mind. He lunged himself at Azrael, and she took this time to get to her feet. "DAMN YOU!!" she yelled as the sky turned cold, and Ice daggers fell from the sky, penetrating both bubbles. Storm fell to the ground, but not before Angelus caught him and set him down. Keisha jumped in the river. "KILL HER ALEXANDER!!" bellowed Azrael. Alexander looked at him and then went over to Keisha. She pulled Leon out of the water and tried to search for his pulse... Alexander looked down at her, and she held Leon's head in her arms. "I won't let you kill him....." she said. He stared at her. "I follow my orders Keisha.... and my orders were to kill you..." he said. She stared at him and turned away. "I hate you..." she said. Alexander stared at her in shock, and she used the moment to cover each person with an Ice shield. The shields melted into the ground, transporting them all elsewhere. Azrael looked at Alexander. "I told you to kill her." "She escaped before I had the chance." "YOU LET HER GO!!" "We will kill them next time, my lord... you've only just entered this world." he said. Azrael stared at him in contempt. "You may have escaped my wrath this time... but next time... I will surely kill you." he said turning away from him. ********** Keisha stared at them all. She had transported them back to the Safe house. She looked at Leon and his jaw was still broken. She used her healing powers to heal the broken bones and bruises. She healed everyone in the room except for herself... she barely had the energy. She used what strength she had to remove the tainted darkness within her from the demons bite and passed out on the floor.

Jessica looked up... she could tell someone was following them... following her. "Everyone..." she said coming to again. She jumped off the horse and nearly fell over. "Jessica, you need to rest..." Phoena said. "No... listen to me... you all need to stick together..." she said. "Someone is after me... my reasons for coming here... are now catching up with me..." she said. "What are we here for then?" Michael asked looking out over the desert. Jessica looked around and sensed him near. If they were to stay... he would try to kill them... Ciress... had gotten to Razel... "You all need to understand something... these stones are linked to my pendant..." she said pulling it out again for them to see. "I need... your stones in order to destroy her..." "Destroy who??" Ty said. Jessica teemed over in exaustion... something told her she needed to take the stones from them... she was told to trust her instincts... but what if she failed? What if... he killed her... "Jessica?" Kevin said, hoping she wasn't losing conciousness. "I need... the stones you wear... and then I need you to leave... he will kill you all, no questions asked. "We can take him, Jessica..." Michael began, but she cut him off. "No... no you can't." she said breathless. "Something... is wrong... can't you feel it?" she said. They were puzzled with what she was saying... she was the fulfiller of ancient prophesies... and she needed to trust in what her heart told her... and her heart told her... she would live out the night. "Jessica..." Phoena said. "Leave.... quickly... you don't have time." she said. They all mounted their horses after giving her their stones before they rode off. She watched as they disappeared and she was shot from behind. The bullet hit her in the back... but she was still able to get up. She ran behind a rock and pulled out her gun. [i]Put it away[/i] She stared at the gun... she wouldn't shoot him... she had to put it away... because... [i]he told her to[/i] She looked up in amazement... was that his father? She closed her eyes... she had to be brave... she had to have confidence in what her heart told her to do... Just then, a gun was put to her neck. She glanced over and saw him staring at her... he looked... sad.... "Get up..." he said. She looked at him and obeyed. Blood was pouring from her back, and she almost fell over in pain. He was going to make it look like an accident... he was going to push her off the edge of the cliff. "Move." he said pushing her toward the edge. "Razel..." she said with tears in her eyes. "Now..." he said angrily. "I want to help you..." "You'll kill her..." he said. "She's manipulating you Razel." "I said move." he said again. She took a step toward the edge, and looked over... jagged rocks waited for her. She almost stumbled over. "You asked me... what a father was... you had one you know..." she said. "Shut the hell up..." he said as he shot at her again. The bullet nicked her side and she yelled in pain as she fell to the ground. She looked over the edge and heard him screaming at her to stand up. She obeyed... once again. "Your father was a wonderful man... he loved you very much..." she said smiling, her hair falling in front of her face. "I don't have time for your bedtime stories." he said. "She killed him Razel.... and I can prove it..." she said softly. Razel shook where he stood. "You're lying..." he said. "A woman... by the name of Ciress, stormed the Kingdom of Lire... killing everyone in her path... she came to the capital and killed your mother and was about to kill the newborn son... the son that would reign... as king of Lire..." He stormed over to her and gripped her neck. "You're LYING!" he screamed at her. She cried... the pain in her was growing... and her pendant shown a brilliant white. He stared at the pendant... it was the pendant... his mother wore... he remembered... the pendant... "She didn't kill you because only you can bring back the Kingdom... the one your father destroyed in efforts to save you... to let you live... he didn't realize the pain... she would put you through..." she said gasping for air. "My mother.... father?" he said staring at the pendant. He tried to rip it off her, but strangled her even more. "She's using you..." she whispered, tears falling from her cheeks. He looked at her and memories... flooded back.... how she killed him... and the rest... was a blur... he lived alone... never remembering any of his past... never wanting to remember... and the memories flooded back. He stared at her and dropped her. She fell to the ground in a heap of blood. He looked down at her. His mind circled with the news... he looked at her and shut his eyes as he shook uncontrollably. Jessica looked up at him and saw him shaking. She took his hand and he looked at her. "I'm here... to help you Razel..." she said. He shook again, and despite her pain, she stood up, and hugged him... and held him as the memories... the pain washed through his body.... cleansing his mind of every lie... that woman told him... she tried selling his soul.... and now... he would make her pay... for what she had taken from him. OOC: Alright, you guys left, but you are all ambushed. Jessica knew that something would happen... to you all. SO she took the Jirax so they would not be in the hands of CIress... but she cannot use them to the full extent without you all there by her side... LET THE TORTURES BEGIN!!! lol, get yourselves captured and... yeah, I'll take it from there ;)

After everyone situated themselves in their new room, Sam and Jun went over to talk with Lyon. "Lyon.." she said giving him a hug. Jun smiled. "It's good to know you're alive, Lyon." Jun said. "It's good to see you smiling." Lyon said as he hugged Sam. Sam laughed and stood over with Jun. "And don't think I know.... I've been watching over you all..." he said smiling. Sam looked up at Jun and slid her hand in his. He looked at her and smiled. "Now if you'll excuse me... we do have so much to catch up on, but I'd like to talk with the other students first..." he said. "Be my guest, Lyon..." Sam said. Lyon nodded at them and walked on by. Sam looked at Jun and they both walked outside, hand in hand. They sat there by the beach together. Jun's arm was around her as they watched the waves... she loved his arm around her... for so long she wanted to feel his touch... for so long... she wanted him to show her warmth and feeling... actions... straight from the heart. He had hidden them from her for so long, because he wasn't sure what would happen if he allowed his emotions to go free... love scared him... and no doubt... it still scared him. She looked up at him and turned his face toward hers, and kissed him gently on his lips. He looked at her and stared in her eyes as she did the same... being with him... made her emotions rise.... because it was [i]him[/i] not someone else looking into her eyes... holding her.... kissing her... she knew.... a part of love is finding... that ONE person... that ONE special... person... to where you think about them... and your heart leaps out of your chest, you live the coming days for that one person... you live... and die... for that person... you felt enslaved by that one.... but only to know... that they [i]too[/i] .... felt the same way.... and to be enslaved by one another... was to be one. He leaned his head down and kissed her again. She wrapped her hand around his neck, carressing his neck lovingly with her fingers. He.... made her happy... in ways no one else could.... he made her smile... when there was no reason to be happy... he made her whole.... when all her life... she had felt broken... having him in her life... made the impossible... seem possible... as if the answers she searched for.... were in him.... and just having him by her side, would make each and every painful day of her life... liveable.... to where she counted on him... to be there with her... she put her life in his hands... just as he was beginning to do to her... she swore her life to him in that moment.... she would do all she could to protect him... to make him happy... and to be loved.... would to know... that the same... was being done on his end. OOC: Sorry for the short post... I'm feeling really out of it this week :)

She looked at all their disbelieving faces, and slammed her fists on the table, knocking over a few drinks. "I don't CARE about camel assing, WE NEED TO LEAVE NOW!!" she yelled. They all looked at her in anger... how could someone barge in and lie so ridiculously to all of them? Just then, several shots rang through the window, one barely missing her head, and another penetrating her shoulder. She cried out in pain and spun around with her gun out, holding it to where the shots came from. The others stood up quickly at the commotion, everyone was running out of the night club. They looked at her arm... and heard her curse. Jessica fell to her knees. She had no clue who shot at her... she laid her head down and cursed again. "If none of you will help me... then I'm going alone." she said as she stood up. She looked at all of them and frowned. "Go ahead... enjoy your drinks while you can... someone is out to kill me... and I know someone is out to kill all of you as well. But hey, have fun... care about only yourselves. I can give a damn." she said as she ran out of the night club. Razel watched as she ran out. He wasn't the one who shot the bullets... and it puzzled him. But he'd ask questions later... he needed to kill her... before she got to Ciress.

Jessica walked into the bar, clutching her pendant... she felt so out of place. She hated Night Clubs... to her, it was just wastes of time. Outside, Razel watched her as she went in... there were too many witnesses now... he would wait for the right time... he would kill her... He thought about her kind words... how she wanted to help him... but she must have been lying... Jessica was truly trying to kill his love... but for what purpose? So many questions rang in his ears, but he dismissed them all. He wanted Ciress... he needed her... and he would have her... Jessica made her way through the crowds, lots of people laughed at her appearance... jean shorts and a simple tee... she could care less... all she thought about was the promise she made to Razel... and his father... she would save Razel... she smiled. He would like to know about his father... and hopefully, she'd get there in time. She saw four people sitting at a table... her pendant pulled on her neck and she knew... one of them was it. She looked at it... but all four holes were glowing.... "This can't be right..." she said looking at them. Then she noticed each of them... wearing a stone... and they glowed as well.... She ran over to them and startled them. "Listen to me carefully... my name is Jessica, and I really need you to come with me." she said. "Jessica?" the girl with the purple hair said. "Yes... I need you to come with me." "Whoa, what are you talking about?" another said. She pointed at their Jirax stone and showed each of them that theirs was glowing. "You are all... the Jirax holders..." One man looked at her oddly and then nodded. "I was visited by a man who told me you'd come and seek me out..." "I seek all of you out.... these stones... are all linked together." she said. She pulled the women to their feet and started dragging them out. "Where are you taking us?" "To Auran... I'll tell you on the way" OOC: Sorry for the shortness... lol, I'm just really sick. Listen, you all can post reactions to this for now. I'm really sick right now... but I'll try to get things going for everyone... alright? Alright :)

Sarah stared at the door... she was getting desperate. She ran to the door and tried breaking the knob. She used a hair pin that had been holding her hair up and picked at the lock, but it wouldn't budge. Her hair fell to her shoulders as she pulled wildly at the door knob itself. Suddenly the door flew open and she was knocked over. He looked down at her and smiled. She cursed under her breath and stood up. He walked over to her and put his hand on her face. "If I knew you were that eager, I would have made some time." he said. She pushed him away from her and walked away, trying to fix the nightgown she had on. She didn't want to give him any sort of satisfaction of seeing anything. He walked over to her and smelled her hair. She spun around fiercely and was about to jab the hair pin into his skull, but he caught her hand as she attempted to do so. "I only forgot my band, but rest assured, I'll come back for you." he said smiling. He grabbed a piece of clothing and tied it around his waist. She stared at him... so much hatred in her eyes. He pulled her close to him and kissed her. She tried kicking him in the groin, but he pushed her away before she could. "Wait for me..." he said. She spat on the ground near his feet. He turned around and left. Sarah stared at the door... she hated him... she looked to the side of her and saw her hair pin on the ground. The thought of driving it into her own chest... flashed through her mind. But it left as soon as it came. She was a fighter... and she never... thought of giving up... the only way she'd lose her life tonight was if someone took it from her... She was so tired.... she looked at the bed... and instinctively went to go sleep... but thought better of it. "He'll think I was waiting for him... that bastard." she said. She pulled a pillow from the bed and laid on the floor. She would never touch that bed... never... she went to sleep, repeating these words to herself... as if... she was convincing herself... but one way or another... she had a feeling she'd be taken tonight.

It was 6 in the morning when she got her rude awakening. She was the Earth's master, and yet, she still had trouble waking up in the mornings. "Are you just going to sleep the day away Sam?" Jun asked sitting on the edge of her bed. She opened one eye and looked at him. "Damn, I hate morning people." she said as she pulled the covers over her some more. "Come on, everybody will be waking soon. Especially the monk." he said. "Jun... give him a break..." she said sitting up and stretching. "What... I didn't mean anything by it..." he said. "Though, I must say.... he and Kala must be pretty close. He let her take his bed last night as he slept on the floor." he said. Sam smiled. "Kane needs someone to talk to... he can't talk to me anymore." "Why?" Jun asked looking at her. She smiled as she stood up. "I guess it's because I still treat him like my student.... I worry about him Jun." "He is only three years younger Sam... he's not a child." "I know.... but it's so hard... he's got so much on his plate.... and I don't even think [i]he[/i] realizes it..." she said. "Even if he did Sam... it's his future... his problems... you can't constantly be the "mother" and take them away from him." he said. "I know... it's... hard though... not to be protective..." she said. Jun looked at her and smiled. She turned her head. "So are you going to let me take my shower, or am I going to have to shove you out of this room?" she said raising a brow his way. He smiled and left the room and waited outside. It was still dark outside, mainly because of the covering above them all. Sam came out and yawned. He looked at her and laughed. "Oh shut up.... mornings have never been good to me." she said as looked at him. He smiled warmly at her, and she walked over to him and kissed him. He wrapped his arms around her as she did the same... just being with him sent her emotions flying. "So what do you do for breakfast?" he said, taking her hand and walking to the old dining hall. "Anything I guess... we've always had a lot of stuff here..." she said. They heard running footsteps above them and Jun looked at Sam. Sam ran down the hall and pulled out her daggers as she reached the top. She looked out and saw 5 demons... they didn't know what dwelled beneath the ground they stepped on, which was good.... very good. She ran behind a tree and watched as they searched for any teems of life to feed off of. She felt the forces leave the earth as they preyed upon it's power. It left her feeling weaker.... her tie to the earth.... was that strong... She looked over and saw Jun just walk straight past her. "Jun, what are you doing??" she said trying to pull him back. He looked at her and placed his hand on her mouth. "Stay here." he said. She watched as he confronted the demon.. "Lucifer..." they hissed. "We've been searching for you..." "I am not Lucifer..." Jun said staring at the five of them. "You bear his markings... his [i]soul[/i]" said one. Jun laughed at them condescendingly. "Leave this Realm... there is nothing to gain but the loss of your own souls." he said looking at them. "The Destroyer has freed us, Lucifer... we follow his orders now. And his orders... were to bring you back to Hell where you belong..." another said. He grabbed the one by the throat and stared into their eyes. "You tell the Destroyer.... that Jun sends a message...." he used his powers and burned the demon alive in his hand. "Tell him.... that Lucifer wishes him a long and painful journey to his grave." They hissed and each disappeared as they came. Sam walked over to him. "Jun..." "First Kelthor..." he whispered. He looked at her and she could see the pain in his eyes. "I won't be enslaved again..." he said. She looked into his eyes and wrapped her arms around him... trying to show him that she was there for him.... He lifted her chin and kissed her softly, she put her head on his shoulder as he held her close.

Sam smiled as she looked at the water in front of her. She knew he would be back.... she trusted him.... part of loving... was trusting him completely... putting her life... in his hands... and she was willing to do that... whatever the outcome would be. She placed her hand in the cool bank and circled her fingers in the ripples she formed. She was truly happy... being given the chance... to help him.. to understand love. She wanted to help him more than anything... and once Sam put her mind to something... nothing would change it. She looked into the sky and laid back in the grass. She waited for him... she knew he would never leave her again... he cared about her too much... and she loved him. She would help him understand... and once he did... the decision would be made. For better... or for worse.... She smiled... whatever the outcome... being given... the chance.... would make her strong forever... being trusted by him... would give her the strength to live....

"Like Hell I will." she said not looking at him. He stared at her... no one dared to speak to him that way. He walked over to her and grabbed her face with his hand, making her look at him. "You'll come if you want to live." he said throwing her on the bed. She laughed. "Good... it will save the time when I deny you tonight." she said. Her hair was over her face. He stared at the disobedient creature before him and bent to her level. He pulled her by the hair and slapped her face. She flung backwards, hitting the cabinet. To his surprise she laughed again. "You'll have to try harder if you're trying to break me..." she said eerily. He stared at her as she knelt their in defiance. He walked over to her and pushed her hair out of her face. He stared in her eyes and saw... pain.... but a strong nature about her that puzzled him. "I don't break easily." she said angrily, no higher than a whisper. Blood trickled from her mouth as he looked at her... he stood up and looked down at her. He didn't.. want to strike her anymore. He gained no pleasure from it... her defiance angered him... but he found nothing to gain in beating her... He walked away and finished dressing. She got up and wiped the blood from her mouth. "What? Is that it?" she said angrily. He snapped his fingers and the woman from before came to his side. "Fix her wounds... don't let her leave until I come back." he said. Sarah's eyes narrowed on him. "You won't be getting anything from me..." she said. "We shall see." he responded as he left. The doors closed once more and clicked. She stared at the door and shook in anger. "I told you child.... you need to just let him have what he wants... there's no point in fighting him." she said putting a cold rag on her face. Fortunately there were no bruises... "And I told you I don't do well in lessons." she said walking to the vanity, fixing herself. She didn't want the woman fixing her... she didn't want anyone touching her....

Sam stared into his eyes... she didn't know what to say... her heart... beat so rapidly. She loved him... something about him changed... but whatever it was... it made everything between them even better... more than before. "Do you mean that Jun? You never... forgot about me?" she said with tears in her eyes. He swallowed as he nodded. The feelings between them were rising. She laid her head back on his shoulder and cried... it was tears... of joy.... tears... of happiness. She truly loved him... having him here with her made everything that hurt... all the pain... go away. Knowing that he cared about her... made her so happy. She could be herself... and actually [i]like[/i] who she was... when she was around him. He allowed her that. He ran his fingers through her hair as they stood there. She looked up at him and put her hand to his face and carressed his cheek with her fingers. He leaned down and kissed her again. She loved him... so much. It was truly dark outside, and they had decided to go for a walk... the temple laid under the ground, but there were small openings, that allowed the moon to shine through, and cast a soft glow on the ground around them. With her powers, she was able to create a sub level in the earth... where the courtyard had been above ground... not thrived underneath. Soft waters flowed from the underbanks, and they sat there. Sam smiled at Jun, she was going to lay her head on his shoulder, but was afraid he'd bump her again. He laughed and laid her head on his shoulder, kissing her soft hair. She took his hand and held it, massaging his knuckles. Jun stared out over the area... it was beautiful. "Sam..." he said softly. "Yes?" she said looking up at him. His gaze was serious as he looked out over the water. "Doesn't... the fact that a demon is inside me... bother you?" he said looking at her. She looked into his blue eyes and a tear fell down her cheeks. "Jun... when I look at you... I see... the man I love.... not a monster as you seem to see yourself as." "But what can I offer you Sam? What do I have.... You deserve the best.... but I don't know if I can give you that..." he said. She looked at him and then smiled as she laid her head on his shoulder again and just played with his fingers. "Jun.... you being here with me... holding me... showing me these feelings... gives me everything I ever wanted..." "But you deserve the best Sam..." "And being loved... by the only one I have ever truly loved... [i]is[/i] the best you can give me Jun." she said softly. He stared at her for a while and brought her hand to his lips and kissed it tenderly. She looked at him and kissed the inside of his hand and wrapped his arm around her as she wrapped her arms around him. She loved him so much.... and she would show him... that he does indeed... make her happy...

She walked to her window and stared outside. She wasn't sure what she was going to do... hopefully, in the heat of battle someone would take her life... she couldn't stand trial... she couldn't bear the humiliation... she couldn't... She opened her window and jumped out of it. She walked the streets alone once more. What Angelus said helped... but she was a coward... a coward to face what she had done. She felt used... but she knew she wasn't. She used him just as much. Whatever his reasons were... she couldn't say it was his fault entirely. She walked on and heard screams from the alley. It was night time, and the street lights were the only lights around. She used her powers and ran full speed toward the noise and saw several demons over a young girl. Anger surged through her. Her eyes shown blue as she threw so many daggers into their backs. Each one of them screamed in pain and turned to see her. She looked at the young girl and put her in an Ice cage... one they could not penetrate. She whispered through the Ice shield to the trembling girl. "Hold on... I'm here to save you..." she said with a smile. The girl nodded and wiped her tears away. Keisha turned around and faced the demons. They were growling at her and more seemed to come out of the cracks of nowhere... she was surrounded, there were now at least twenty. She smiled. She had a feeling this would be her last fight. At least... the girl would be safe. No one would break her shield... and she would be transported to her home.... She created a blizzard... she wouldn't let them just take her... she wouldn't die so easily... but she would die... and she was okay with that. 5 of the demons froze completely, but more seemed to be coming her way. She looked at the girl, and she was frightened. "No one should witness something like this." she kneeled on one knee and closed her eyes as the Ice shield and girl disappeared and went to safety... she would be alright. 3 demons attacked her at that point, and she stood up throwing them off of her. She was cut in several places. She cursed at them and created another storm of falling Ice daggers that stabbed each and every one of them. Blood was everywhere... but it was stolen blood... not their own... she stared at them, her face had a huge gash on it... and she grew tired. They all attacked her at once, and she tried to fight them off... but she couldn't. She screamed as they were on her... and in a flash of light... they all froze and withered away. She backed away from them and stared at what was happening... It was as if each of the demons were rotting from the inside. They fell around her in heaps of dust... just then, Angelus, Storm, and Leon ran over just in time to see her fall over in pain and exaustion...

Sam walked over to Kala's room and noticed her staring outside of the window. "I'm okay Sam... and I'm sorry." she said. Sam walked over to her and laid her hand on her shoulder. Kala cried a little, but wiped her tears away. "I know... he can be rough at times... don't let him scare you though... you'll see that he can be a valued friend at times..." "I wasn't meaning anything by it... I just... was curious." she said as she looked up at her. Sam smiled. "I know what curioisity is like... I've always been curious about a lot of things." she said. Kala nodded. "But the most important thing Kala, we want you here... all of us. Not even Jun would be happy to see you leave. We need you here." she gave her a slight hug. "You may not realize it, but you're helping Kane a lot just by being here... and that... means a lot to me. He can talk to you... it seems just about anything... and he's comfortable with you." Kala smiled. She liked feeling needed... Sam kissed her lightly on the forehead and smiled at her. "You look as if you need some sleep." Kala laughed. "Well I am a little tired." "Well don't let me stop you." she said, leaving Kala to her thoughts. "Sam?" "Yes?" she said with her hand on the doorframe. "Good night Sam.. and thank you." she said. "You're a light to this group Kala... a light for those who struggle in darkness..." she said. She walked out and went toward Jack's room.... and was surprised to see Jun in there. "Okay, so you merged with your demon... and you still have complete control... I think I can live with that..." Jack said with that superior tone he often used. "Well I'm glad I have your permission." Jun said sarcastically. He was leaning against the door frame. Jack almost smiled but thought better of it. He nodded. "Well I'm really tired." he said. "Admitting to weaknesses?" Jun said raising an eyebrow at him. Jack looked at him sharply. "Well how else am I to get a half demon out of my room?" he said quickly. "Good point." Jun knew he was being friendly in his own... round about way. He walked out. "Take care." he said. He turned the corner to find Sam smiling. "Bonding with my students, are we?" "He's a Jack alright." Jun said walking with her down the hallway. Sam smiled. "I'm sure he'd be honored to know he gained your respect." she said. Jun smiled. He wasn't about to admit that the kid gained his respect... but he knew she was right. Jack had a hard personality... and Jun could somewhat identify with that... more than Kane could... more than anyone could. "It's like yesterday... when we were here with the others." she said looking out the window over the courtyard. "Yeah, and I burnt my room to shreads." he said folding his arms and leaning against the window. Sam smiled. "Nothing a little hard work and powers couldn't fix." He looked at her and she smiled. "I take it you haven't seen your room yet?" she winked at him. "Why did you do that?" he asked. She turned around and leaned against the window next to him. "I always hoped you'd come back.... it was... therapy... I guess." she said. He looked at her and didn't know what to do or say... "Thank you..." he said. She looked at him for a while... she could feel that that thank you went a lot deeper than just for the room... but she decided to leave it alone... she leaned on his shoulder again... and just waited.... she didn't know what for... maybe for him to leave.... maybe for the world to end... but she waited anyways... not wanting to leave his side for a moment.

"Well I hope you weren't expecting the same... your a coward destroyer..." Sam said. She kept her calm, but she was tired of this... demon, this man... whatever he truly was. "I've heard so much about you Samantha... I was intrigued with how well you knew darkness..." he said. Something in her triggered her memories back to Kelthor... the room... the lonlieness... she knew it was the destroyer, tapping into her mind. She put her hands to her head and crouched down... he was invading all of her thoughts. Jun stared at her as Kane and Kala went over to her. Jun became angry... and fire and darkness enveloped his heart. "Leave her alone!!" he said stepping toward him, but there was a wall... an invisible one. The destroyer smiled and tried to read Jun's thoughts... but it proved useless... he had a power within him... keeping that from being read. "Ah the power of Lucifer..." he laughed. The students stared at Jun. "I had no idea you were still merged with your demon." Jun stared at him as he laughed in his face... anger boiled through him, but he struggled to contain it... Sam looked up at him, her eyes red with tears. "Get out of my mind you sick bastard..." she said hoarsely. "Oh why certainly... there's a lot of pain inside there, and I think I have more than enough on you." he said smiling. She felt him release her mind and she breathed heavily. She looked at the others.. "Get out of here..." she whispered to Kane. "Sam... what about you?" "Get them out of here... he can't know..." she said. Kane had no idea what she was talking about. But he obeyed and grabbed Kala's hand and pulled Jack back as well. They ran from the area, and were able to make it through the portal before it closed on them. Sam looked at Jun and he helped her to her feet. The destroyer laughed. "Kelthor was weak child... I will show you true fear... do not worry... my tactics will make you forget the fear he instilled in you." Sam stared at him and walked closer to the man. Jun watched... she was a lot stronger than before. "You asked us here... only to get a better idea of your enemies... those who knows their enemies... knows how to win. I won't let you hurt them... and if that means you come through me... them so be it. I don't fear the darkness anymore, destroyer... you looked into my past. And you will see... that there is nothing to gain from the past." She turned around and he laughed. "How do you expect to leave this place?" he said. Jun smiled. "Osiris has been here as well..." A portal opened, and they walked through, Osiris shutting it quickly, leaving the Destroyer... angry and feeling defeated... something that he would make her regret... When they got to camp, everyone was sitting down staring at the fire. Sam knew what was wrong.... they realized what Jun truly was... She looked at Jun and Jun stared at them. She put her hand on his shoulder and he nodded as he walked away. She sat down in front of them and looked at all their wandering faces. "Which one wants to speak up first?" she said. Kane shot her a glance, but it was Jack who spoke. "How can you trust him? He's got the creator of hell himself inside of him!!" he said staring at her. "You're endangering us all.... by letting him stay." Kane said looking down. Kala didn't say anything. "He's not dangerous." Sam said looking at them. "You saw what he did to Kala!!" Kane said standing up. Sam looked up at him... she wasn't going to scold him... or make him remember his place as student... she was a lot wiser than that... that would cause divisions. "There are many people in this world who deserve condemnation. The destroyer, being one of them.... Lucifer.. being another... but Jun does not." They looked at her confused. Kane kneeled down to her level and looked at her. "But Lucifer... is [i]inside[/i] of him..." he said. Sam smiled. "Kane... in your life... how much good.... have you seen?" He looked at her. "I've seen a lot of good Sam... namely you." "You all are going to save this world... for what? In hopes... of [i]saving[/i] that good." "I don't think I know where you're going with this, need I remind you we are talking about Jun." Jack said shrewdly. Sam looked at Jack, but her words were directed toward everyone. "If there was only... a smidget of good on this planet... would you or would you not risk your life to save it?" she said. Jack stared at her... he started to understand. "Jun... has been a dear friend to me.... and a wonderful ally. Not once, has he allowed that demon inside of him to take over. He had the chance to kill me once... but he did not. For that, and other things... there is good in him. How righteous can we claim to be, if we turned our back on that?" She stood up and walked down to the bank, leaving them to their thoughts. But on her way, she saw Jun... he heard everything. "Listening in on conversations, are we?" she said with a wink. He smiled softly. OOC: Hope that's okay :)

?Look, I?m telling you, it would be best now to set me free? I?m not exactly ready to just roll over and give up you know.? She said as they pretty much dragged her to the chambers. Her life was all about serving others? but it was [i]this[/i] kind of serving she would not tolerate. She made the blacksmith realize that. ?We do not have the authority to set you free.? The man said. She tried pulling out of there grasp, but it proved useless. They got to the chambers and she stared at it? she tried not to gawk, but she had never seen something so huge? so ordained?. ?Ridiculous.? She mumbled, and one guard pushed her in the room, closing the doors behind her. She could hear the guards talking to someone about her. She stared to the side of her? and noticed the bed? she shuddered? she wouldn?t stand for it. The doors opened again and a woman came in. Sarah ran to the doors, but they shut just moments of her getting to them. She heard a click and knew she was locked in. ?Don?t be afraid child, you?re not the first, and you definetely won?t be the last.? She said as she opened a huge dresser. ?Thank you for those comforting words.? She said as she rolled her eyes. ?They weren?t meant to comfort, they were meant to educate.? ?Well I?m sorry, I was never good in history lessons.? The woman smiled. ?He likes them sharp?? she said. ?And I can give a damn. He?ll be dead by tonight if he tries anything.? ?I doubt that? he can prove to be irresistable at times.? She said smiling as she brought out some clothing. Sarah stared at it. ?Whoa, you?re CRAZY if you think I?m wearing that.? ?I do not make the rules, I follow them.? She said leaving the outfit on the bed. Sarah shook her head, ?There?s nothing THERE!!? she said lifting it up. ?It?s either that or you wear nothing? make your choice.? ?Damn you woman?? she said folding her arms as she looked at it. The woman took her hand and smiled. ?You?ll get used to this life child?? she said as she brought her into a room and fixed her hair. *** After she left Sarah stared at herself in the mirror. ?I look like a damned harlot.? She said. She wiped off all the make up and searched desperately for something else. She found a throw over night gown? it was a simple white one and she wore it. Her hair? she decided not to touch? it had been a long time since someone had done anything [i]right[/i] with it? and she decided to let things be.

It was mid day... Kala, Kane and Jack prepared dinner... But Kala was the one doing most of it since the boys just couldn't see eye to eye. She smiled. But she could see them bonding... peculiar as it sounded. She walked down to the bank and saw Jun sitting there. She laughed. "Since when does the Elementalist of Fire like sitting near water?" He smiled as he saw her. Again... he [i]smiled...[/i] It was hard enough getting use to the fact that he came back... but he changed... he seemed... alright around her now... She sat next to him and looked at him. "Jun... it really is good to have you here... even... if it's not for very long." she said looking back out over the water. He looked at her then and stared. He could see her try to hide her pain. "You're right though... I have... done well for myself... my connection with my powers, has really grown in the years. I feel a lot stronger." "And it shows, Sam..." he said. She smiled and looked down. "Did you think about me?" she said. "What?" "Did you... think about me at all when you left?" she said, still not able to look at him. "I didn't forget you... if that's what you mean." She nodded. She looked at him, and noticed his wings. "You know, I kind of like the winged look." she said with a smile. "Yeah, well they can be a pain sometimes." he said looking out over the water. She laughed. "Well I bet they come in handy with women." she said with a wink. "And what's that suppose to mean?" he said looking at her. He could tell she was just being playful. "Easier to run away with." she said smiling. He laughed. "Well that's just one of the many perks." he said with a smile. She looked at him and leaned on his shoulder. "The smile doesn't look half bad either." she said as she closed her eyes. He looked at her and was going to shake her off... but decided not to. He just looked over the water once again. A tear fell from her eyes. She wanted to stay like this forever....