Very early in the morning before the sun had risen, it being still mostly dark. Kairi packs for their trip to the spirit world as Kura helps and Yami had gone out to collect a little more dark energy for himself. Jennifer is awake for a change as she talks with Shizen about the nature spirits she rules over and also Zahir and the remaining handful of poison spirits and what they are like when not in hiding. Chazz, Hiki and Tori get packed as well and figure out a battle plan if things lead to that and Hiki gathers the energy needed to make the gate. Yami comes back to Kairi's room as they finish packing and take hooded cloaks with them. Kura and Yami wearing black with red on the borders and Kairi pink with black on the borders as they leave Kairi's room. Kairi and Kura carrying a shoulder bag with supplies and enter Jennifer's room, her and Shizen wearing cloaks to but green as Jennifer give Kairi rules for staying close. Chazz, Hiki and Tori stand outside with cloaks as well but black and white with these circle lines at the bottom and near the middle as Hiki readies the gate to the nature section of their world.
Hiki: (Chants being a little less skilled to make a gate without one just yet). From all beginnings there were trees and nature in life. Now let us return to the realm of forest's. Spirit gate open! (A white and green gate with designs of a giant seal appears in front of them. All of them notice Chazz, Hiki and Tori are outside and hop out seeing the glowing gate).
Kairi: (Looks fascinated). Woah cool.
Shizen: I could have handled the gate if you wanted me to but thank you for saving me the trouble. Hiki: (Giggles). I thought I would get it done faster sorry, sorry.
Shizen: Well either way works, plus it is good practice for you.
Jennifer: Are we ready Kairi, Kura and I had brought supplies so I think we have enough for a few days at least.
Kura: Yes unless Yami becomes hungry and eats all of the food.
Yami: (Stands there grumpily with his arms crossed). Hey!
Chazz: (Stands by the gate ready to go as Tori stands next to Kairi and Hiki just talks with everyone excitedly).
Kairi: (Smiles brightly and hugs Tori). Wow I cannot wait to see what it's like in your world... Or the nature area of it I mean. I cannot wait!
Jennifer: (Smiles slightly as everyone else walks towards the gate).
Chazz: (Opening the gate there is a gust of wind and leaves blowing past them with the gust from the gate).
Shizen: (Looks at the group of young ones with concern). Are you sure about this?
Jennifer: Of course, I am worried about them to. I may not know them but no one should go through anything like that.
Hiki: (Pulls on Shizen as she smiles brightly). Let's go meet your family now. All of them and check up on our cousins.
Shizen: You have a cousin in the nature city? And you could say I am related to all nature spirits since I am the first and watching all of them grow makes me very proud. (Smiles proudly).
Jennifer: Well I cannot wait.
Shizen: Yes but I don't know how much has changed so let's stay hidden for now.
Tori: Well let's find out.
Jennifer: Yes but be sure to stay together.
Yami: Quit talking, let's just go already! (Runs into the gate).
Kura: (Runs in after Yami). Yami wait!
Kairi: Wait up! (Runs after Kura and Yami).
Jennifer: so much for that (sighs but run in after them).
Shizen: (Look at Chazz, Hiki and Tori and smiles with a nod). Thank you. (Walks in after Jennifer).
Hiki and Tori: (Smiles back as Chazz waves).
Chazz: Well let us get going Hiki, Tori we have a spirit to find and a world for you to return too.
Hiki and Tori: Yes master. (A sudden gust of wind goes against their cloaks flying up with swords on the ready and they walk in).
All of them go through the portal and find themselves at a city covered in trees and greenery with animals of all kinds that turn into people as they go about their daily lives. Even the stores and buildings are made of plant life and trees and some covered in different kinds of flowers and even the paths covered in different kinds of grass for each road depending on its size and how close it is to the center of the great tree city.
Jennifer and Kairi: (Both look at their surroundings in awe). Woah... It's amazing....
Shizen: (Stretches out her arms as she takes in a deep breath). Ahh it's good to be home.
Kura: (Looks around being interested in the new environment).
Yami: (Shrugs). Guess it's a pretty cool city. Haven't been to this one yet.
Chazz: (Looks straight ahead at the giant tree as Hiki and Tori look around being amazed).
Hiki: Woah I never have been in the nature city's before, it looks so pretty.
Tori: It's been a while for me.
Shizen: It has, hasn't it? (As they all put their cloak hoods up).
Jennifer: It is so big, where do we even begin.
Kairi:It is so pretty, I wonder what the shops sell.
Shizen: It's similar to store in the human world. Our trade is usually medicines, food and things of that sort. Anything that can be grown since that is our power.
Kairi: Woah....
Jennifer: (She stands beside Chazz). Wow it is pretty amazing isn't it?
Chazz: Yes indeed, it will definitely prove to be hard to find one person in this city for sure.
Jennifer: Yes it will.
Kairi: Can we go shopping though. I want to see everything!
Chazz: Kairi we have to make sure Shizen's family is safe now, have you forgotten? Shizen where do you think we should start?
Shizen: They are all my family though some more well off than others. Hmm I think I remember the spirits looking for refuge in the poorer side of the city which is more underground. There are probably spirits that... Probably have done bad things, it's a lot less peaceful to be sure.
Chazz: We can more than likely handle ourselves. We just have to be subtle about it.
Jennifer: Kairi stay close and do not talk to anyone.
Yami: Don't worry, anyone who messes with her I'll beat them.
Kura: (Sighs shaking her head). When together on the street he joined any fights that started... Please don't do that. Yami: Hey I won those fights and oh come on no fun then.
Tori: We are not here for fun.
Yami: ... Fine. (Pouts grumpily).
Shizen: Follow me, there are a few entrances underground. Once there it is a little dark but there are street lights. (Everyone follows her as she keeps her face in the shadows and watches people walk by and knowing most smiling that they are well).
Chazz, Hiki and Tori: (Stay close but keep a small distance since we are getting strange looks from time to time).
Shizen: (Stops in her tracks seeing fire guards up ahead and narrows her eyes as her fist clenched and begins to look angry). Why are their fire guards in my city.
Jennifer: Fire guards?
Shizen: They have no right to be here.
Chazz: Well starting a fight with them will not help with anything. Let us just try to lay low and collect information.
Shizen: ... Fine but if they do anything I am kicking them out myself.
Jennifer: Let us keep going though for now.
Shizen: Fine let's take another path. (Changes directions and reaches the entrance of a tunnel leading down and walks to a nature spirit guard and starts to talk to him. She then pulls away her hood for a moment as the nature guards eyes widen then kneels before her. She quickly makes him stand and placing a finger to her lips to stay quiet. He tells her all he know and nods and walks back to us).
Hiki: So what is going on.
Shizen: (with gritted teeth and clenched fists in anger she holds back she replies). Apparently council member Angi told the council my people need help without me to protect them. They are capable of defending themselves without me watching over them and Angi only cares about his precious power so I am not buying it (All can tell there is anger in her voice).
Hiki: But his powers are sealed away so he can't do much if his position is taken, then he has nothing to fit his desires.
Shizen: (Sighs as she looks downwards). I suppose but I still do not like it. Something is off and I could never tell what his goals are at the end.
Jennifer: Let us keep going though, there is not much we can do about that at this point. Shizen: I suppose child... Follow me, the entrance is this way.
As they walk the guard bows slightly to Shizen and nods to them. Jennifer nods back to him with a smile as everyone follows but since they are a bit distant the guard is cautious. The entrance is like a giant hollow in a tree stump to create a doorway with leaves wrapping around to cover the area around it with some orange and brown mushrooms in the shaded areas.
As they walk down the tunnel it starts to get darker, seeing not as many people but some that they pass looking shady. Jennifer grabs Kairi's hand to keep her close. The walls of the tunnel looking like it's made of big roots with very little sunlight shining through the cracks. The buildings look like giant mushrooms with big spores in the air and on lamps that glow giving the streets a bit more light. Kura and Yami look around but are on guard and everyone looks around since they are not too sure where to look besides what's in front of them.
Shizen: (Pauses to listen closely up ahead hearing some commotion). I here yelling up ahead.
Kairi: What is going on?
Jennifer: I am not sure. Stay close I do not like this. (Continue to walk forward to see what is going on seeing a bit further ahead crowd of people in front of what looks like a bar but still a block or two away so it is hard to tell what is really going on).
Chazz: I think we found our information sources.
Jennifer: (Clutches onto Kairi tighter and more protective). Still Kairi stay close to me.
Unknown spirit: (Places a hand on Kura's shoulder and goes uncomfortably close to her in his approach). Hey you're kind of pretty-.
Kura: (Before he can say more she punches him in the face and is out cold seeming to have experience dealing with these types of situations). Not interested.
Hiki: (The same thing happens to her but she kicks the man in a critical place as she clings to Chazz and Tori stands in the back to handle any others to approach).
Jennifer: Just like in the alleys in our town... It may be vastly different appearance wise but a city flaw nonetheless. (Looks very annoyed as vines come up and grab the others bothering them and knock them out with a sigh). Let's keep going, I cannot stand people like that.
Yami: Not even a challenge to fight, where's the fun in that.
Tori: (Sighs). What was lying low again?
Yami: (Pouts grumpily). Not having fun.
Kura: (Sighs as well). Now do you see what I had to deal with.
Yami: Hey!
Tori (Sighs again and nods). I guess I do. (They get closer and see the crowd in front of the bar yelling and fighting. They are shouting about wanting to fight a man inside who is fighting and some ending up fighting each other because of the commotion. They are not able to get or see inside).
Jennifer: This is interesting.
Shizen: It seems like this bar fight has gotten a little out of hand.
Chazz: Well it is a bar fight, I think it usually would but someone here should know where our target is.
Yami: Screw it I'm joining! (Runs in and start to fist fight his way in).
Kairi: Yami!
Kura: (Sighs with a facepalm). Idiot.
Jennifer: He is going to get himself killed....
Kura: No you would be surprised he can give and take a beating but still is an idiot.
Tori: (Sighs). I'm going in too then. (Runs in after Yami).
Hiki: Tori you better not get knocked out!
Yami: (Fights his way through the crowd and one guy turns asking why a little kid is here then back by it. He gets mad and knocks the guy out in one punch as he makes his way through slowly while fighting). I'm not little!
Tori: (Catches up as well punching people as he gets more into the center).
Yami: (Sees Tori but then continues to fight with a grin on his face as he enjoys himself). Having fun, I bet I can knock out more than you. I'm gonna go ahead and get in the bar and see what all the fuss is about. (Pushes further into the crowd as he fights reaching the doorway).
Tori: Yes, yes always a contest with you now. (Does the same as Yami).
Yami: (Laughs as he pushes through and sees a handful of men rush at one guy wearing worn purple clothes and a hooded cloak with black hair and purple eyes. Yami stumbles a little the crowd not as much as there as inside and gives a confused look). Only one guy everyone's fighting?
?????: (The man punches everyone but only really aiming for one person in the bar).
Yami: (Shrugs and joins the fight punching one of the guys and knocking him out and another yelling why is their a little kid. He gets angry again punching and knocking him out as well). I said don't call me little!
?????: (The man goes around Yami like he is avoiding him).
Tori: (Gets into the bar as well but then is shocked). ... Wait what.
Yami: No idea why you're fighting dude but you're pretty good to take on this many guys. Mind if I join the fight? (As he blocks and punches another guy with a grin).
?????: (Dashes out and chases a guy in back as he leaves Tori and Yami to handle the middle)
Yami: (As he continues to fight but gives a confused look). What was that all about? Should we go after him?
Tori: (Manages to knock out enough to make a path for both him and Yami to get out of the fight).
Yami: (Pushes out as well seeing the man and runs over to him seeing him yell at another he was pursuing and fighting who is on the ground looking scared up at the other man in purple).
?????: (Picks up the one he was chasing throws him into a nearby tree as it seems he got what he wanted from him).
Yami: Hey dude need some help or something, seem kind a mad. (Places his hand on the man's shoulder with the man's back is turned to him).
?????: (Pulls Yami's arm and throws him in front of him as he is startled and starts to run into the deeper sections of the underground from the back entrance of the bar).
Yami: (Grabs his head as he stands being a little dazed but snaps out of it). Hey! (Chases after the man being mad and annoyed).
?????: (Disappears into purple mist).
Yami: What the...? (Pauses and thinks to himself). Let's see if I lived on the streets where would I hide... Oh wait I did. (Runs into a small dark alley and looks around cautiously. He is able to see fine since he's of dark element but then a purple mist is spread throughout the alley as he tries to see his way through the mist feeling the wall as he walks being alert). Hey you here? Not looking for trouble... I think. (A staff sword appears near Yami's neck as the man is coming back to full body behind him. Yami instinctively puts his hand on his knife in its sheath but then thinks and doesn't as he calms his breathing putting his hands up slowly to show he doesn't have a weapon in his hands). Umm... Sup... Umm. (Is not sure of what to say as he takes a breath).
?????: Why you follow me?
Yami: Well you're the one who threw me and ran off so I followed....
?????: Well then why are you in a cloak and not taking your weapons out.
Yami: Well you have a blade to my neck so should be obvious. I'm with a group looking for some guy.... What was his name again, damn I need to pay attention more.
?????: (The knife gets closer). Looking for who now?
Yami: Look dude I don't remember his name. I just know that one of our group is looking for him. (He looks up so the knife is a little further away but doesn't work as he takes breaths to calm down).
?????: (Sighs). Fine but don't tell your group about me alright. I'm out of here. (Disappears into mist).
Yami: Hey wait umm maybe you can help us out, umm what was his name damit started with maybe Z, I think umm. Dammit what was it. (The mist has gone away from him as he tries to remember the name).
Tori: (Finally catches up to Yami). Yami what happened to you? I couldn't find you anywhere.
Yami: Dammit he's gone oh umm I followed that one guy but he wasn't that helpful. What was the name of the guy we were looking for again?
Tori: Zahir you idiot.
Yami: Oh right, I knew it was something with a Z.
Jennifer: (Heard in the distance). Yami, Tori where'd did you guys go! The fight cleared out so where are you guys!
Kura: (Is also heard in a stricter tone). Yami get over here!
Tori: (Drags Yami out into the streets). Ohh we are over here.
Yami: (As they run over he looks back at the ally wondering who that guy was).
Kairi: Are you alright? (Hugs both Tori and Yami instantly).
Chazz: What happened?
Kura: (Walks over and knocks Yami in the head). That's for running off.
Yami: Ow hey not cool!
Tori: I'm not sure. Yami was chasing this one guy who seemed to be in the middle of the bar fight. I lost sight of Yami until a couple of minutes ago.
Shizen: Hmm Yami can you tell us what happened.
Yami: Well I ran after him but then he disappeared into this mist. I ran in and he got behind me holding a blade to my throat and asked why I followed. I'm not sure why I did but I told him we were looking for some guy and he asked why but I forgot the name of the guy so he left and told me to not mention I saw him.
Hiki: (Gives a confused look). What type of mist and blade?
Yami: I think some sort of staff sword and I don't know it was like this purple mist.
Shizen: (The purple mist perks her interest most of all as she thinks to herself). Purple hmm very interesting.
Chazz: Well let us keep walking around and see if we can find this purple mist man.
Kura: (With less strictness and more concern she kneels down to check Yami for injuries). Yami are you sure he didn't hurt you.
Yami: Yeah, yeah I'm fine.
Shizen: Very well, I have a few people I can trust further in this area that have been taking care of the city and spirits seeking refuge in this area so let's start by going there
Everyone agrees with Shizen as they continue walking further in as they watch being on guard.
Shizen: (After a little bit she stops at a small house that is made of what looks like a giant hollow mushroom and knocks. The mushroom unlike others has some wild flowers decorating and reaching up the sides of it oddly with a purple lilac on the door). This is the place they hid last in this city before sneaking out if I remember correctly. Stay back a little just in case.
Jennifer: Be careful. (Stands back with everyone else but not to far).
????: (A tall and thin young woman answers the door with her brown curled hair in a ponytail and a pink flower in her hair and pink carnation colored lips and borders of her simple common dress. Her green eyes pear out carefully to whoever the hooded people are at her door). Huh hello is there something you need?
Shizen: Hello Hana it's me. I'm here to check on how things are since I left. (Pulls back her hood).
Hana: (Her eyes widen in shock but then gets a big cheery smile). Shizen your back! (Hugs Shizen tightly as she smiles). Please, please come in and your friends are welcome to. It's not safe out in the open like this.
Shizen: Thank you. (Nods to everyone to follow her in and all walk in while Chazz stands by the windows inside to keep track of movement outside since there are fire spirits heavily armed as they seem to patrol).
Shizen: Hello, it's been a while. I don't have long but I would like to know what is happening and about the poisons spirits situation.
Hana: (She still has a cheery and colorful way in her personality as she nods her greeting to the rest of Shizen's group seeming to trust them knowing they are with Shizen now). Yes and to your group most call me Hana and I am the one trying to keep them in hiding. I sneak supplies out to them but it has gotten harder since the fire spirits have come here. (Looks down with a bit of sadness).
Hiki: Does anyone have a clearer reason why they are here? (As she undoes her hood and shows off her two colored hair).
Hana: I'm not to sure either but the council has not said much to that. We were only told that it was for our own protection but it seems that the ones they have sent are expected to have law over us because of nature's weakness. That is all the information I have heard of the gang out there out there but nature will be grateful to finally have your leadership back Shizen to make things right again... We missed you. (Makes a plant grow from the ground into her hand and two carnation flowers grow from it one white Petunia and one black Dahlia as she picks them and puts them in Hiki's hair).
Hiki: (Admires the flowers). Thank you Hana.
Hana: Of course oh and I did not get your names.
Shizen: As you know I became contracted to hide better from those types of hunters... Which I expect that is what some out there are... Just playing the part of a guard to justify it... And this is Jennifer who is the human I'm contacted to.
Hana: (Looks surprised). And you can control Shizen's power? Most who try either go insane or die.
Jennifer: ... That does not exactly make me feel better.
Shizen: This child is capable of it though. She is very strong indeed.
Hana: It's nice to meet you.
Jennifer: (Bows politely). To you as well and this is my sister Kairi and her spirits Kura and Yami.
Kairi: (Smiles brightly as Hana puts a perfectly bloomed pink rose in her hair making her giggle). Hi, nice to meet you!
Kura: Hello. (Bows her head slightly).
Yami: Sup.
Hana: Well met.
Jennifer: Yes and this is my butler Chazz and his spirits Hiki and Tori.
Hana: (Goes over to shake your hand and she puts a black and white flower in Chazz's and Tori's hair as welll).
Chazz: Umm well thank you. (Shakes her hand awkwardly at first because of the flowers as he takes the flowers out put them on his coat pocket neatly).
Tori: (Just takes the flower off and attaches the flowers to his sword sheath as he shakes Hana's hand). Hana: (Pouts a little as the flowers are taken out but sighs and shrugs it off).
Shizen: Hana could you tell me where most of the remaining poison spirits are taking refuge?
Hana: (Sits at a small table near Shizen as he smile fades into a frown with teary eyes as it is clear a hard subject is brought up).
Shizen: (Looks down not sure if she wants to know the answer fearing the worst).
Hiki: (Goes over by Hana and rubs her back comfortingly).
Hana: It was not long ago... I remember just like you do... But when I had left them they were fine like most days... But when I came back... I found many of them missing... It looked like some were killed... And I couldn't do anything... I wasn't there.... (Begins to cry looking down with her hands on her face as those memories come back as well as for Shizen).
Jennifer: (Hugs Hana to comfort her). It is alright, it is not your fault.
Shizen: (Walks away a little with her back turned and with her head down).
Tori: Now where was that. I'm sure they didn't go down without a fight.
Hana: (Laughs a little but still cries). Their pretty stubborn and it's not far from here but there's not much there now. Whoever did it must have been strong... Families were there too. The water council member Mizuko helped us find a island Shizen had asked of her to hide them after a time, a sanctuary.
Shizen: (Her back is still turned with her head down as she punches the wall making it crack a bit).
Chazz: Well we might as well leave since the fire guards are slowly taking notice of us so before we make a scene we should head out.
Shizen: ... Hana before I go can I ask... Was Zahir with them....
Hana: Zahir? I have not seen him since he and a few others had gone to a island seeking refuge there. Most had returned and were with the group here to try and find more, he was not with them nor was his wife Ziona. Have you heard from them, are they ok?
Shizen: (Sighs but nods). Zahir was contracted for a while and just returned to the spirit world. I hope he is safe. Hana: As do I. (Looks down). There can't be many left probably enough to count on your two hands at most.
Hiki: Hopefully they are alright and he and his wife. (Looks shocked but yet not too much saddly). Hana: Why yes they were married a little after they went into hiding.
Shizen: He's very much in love with her from what I remember and her same to him. (Smiles slightly as she remembers them well expesially the wedding).
Hik: Daw that's cute.
Shizen: I just hope that both are safe and that he has found his wife again.
Jennifer: Well we will find them. I know it and I kind of want to meet his wife.
Kairi: I bet they are so cute.
Shizen: They really are... I hope they are alright I worry for all their safety.
Chazz: Well it's time to get moving, one set of the guards are talking with some people more than likely about where we are.
Chazz and Tori: (Ready their swords but do not draw then from the sheathes as they watch them from the window).
Shizen: Right let's get going before there is trouble.
Jennifer: If we leave a few at a time that will help.
Shizen: (Before she leaves she smiles at Hana gratefully). Hana thank you you have done your best and I can't thank you enough.
Hana: Farewell and I wish I could help more.
Hiki: No don't worry you have helped enough.
Jennifer: (She and Shizen walk out first after Shizen hugs Hana followed by Kairi, Kura and Yami who go next, all of them having put up their hoods).
Chazz, Hiki and Tori: (Follow last but maintain a distance again).
Jennifer: Where should we go?
Shizen: Hmm the central area of the poor district perhaps. Many go there during the day so perhaps we can find one who can help.
Jennifer: Alright let us head there then.
Shizen: Yes let's go through the alleys. There are no fire guards that way so it should be easier. Yami can you describe the man you saw? (Signals for Chazz, Hiki and Tori to come closer as they turn into the ally seeing no guards).
Yami: Well didn't really pay attention in the bar but he had black hair and a cloak like we have but purple.
Jennifer: Good he is our only lead so tell me if you spot one looking similar to that
Chazz: If not then we will need another way to track him down. (Gets closer to the group along with Hiki and Tori).
Shizen: Are you three fine then? No problems in back of us?
Chazz: No it seems no followers so at the moment we are in the clear.
Hiki: (Sighs out loud). Thankfully, I don't want to harm the city.
Shizen: Good we should be fine going through here.
Jennifer: Kairi how are you doing?
Kairi: Fine but there are a lot of different spirits here it is so cool.
Tori: There certainly are, kinda hard to just look for one. Especially ones that are supposed to be hard to find.
Kairi: We will find him, I know it.
Jennifer: It is nice to be positive and I think so too.
Shizen: Yes it's good to have hope and it's this way to the main area, it's not far. (Walks ahead as everyone who follows her and makes it right at the edge of the ally).
Jennifer: Where should we start in this area?
Shizen: Let's see, many travelers pass through the inn so maybe someone in the lounge or the innkeeper himself has information since many poor travelers use the rest area. The innkeeper lets them rest there too since he is a kind man.
Kairi: He sounds nice.
Shizen: He cares about people who are not well off.
Hiki: Sounds like a good place to start off.
Shizen: Let's stay together as we walk there. We should be fine if we do for not getting lost. (Nods and walks ahead as they follow across the square and into the inn. They stop in the resting area with their hoods still up seeing very few there).
Yami: (Looks shocked seeing a man sitting back like he's resting but with his purple hood up and walks forward). Hey your that guy!
?????: (The man is wondering what is happening having been startled from his rest. He starts to panic so he starts to rush out shoving past Yami). Yami: Wait dude chill just want to talk... But fightings more fun.
Kura: (Knocks Yami over the head). You are never talking for us again.
Yami: (Grabs his head). Hey!
Jennifer: We just want to ask you a few questions, that is all!
?????: (Disappears from sight suddenly as he mixes into crowd from the nearby market).
Jennifer: Wait! (Runs after where he disappeared and looks around as everyone else follows).
Shizen: (Looks around changing her eyes to a animal that can take in surrounding better and spots him as she vanishes at a fast speed and ends up behind him). I have to say you are very good at hiding. (She realizes the person she finds is the wrong person but wears the same type of cloak). Hmm wrong man, my apologies. (Rushes back to the group). Perhaps travel through the alleys from here.
Jennifer: Since this whole place is made of nature I will try and feel if there is any movement in any of the alleys. (Closes her eyes as everyone waits as she searches).
Kura: It is the best place to look since it is easy to hide there.
Jennifer: (There is movement but a lot like another crowd). It is another crowd, I cannot tell from here. What should we do?
Shizen: (Pauses for another moment in thought as everyone else looks around).
Kairi: I will go look for him! (Run into the crowd easily getting through since she is so small).
Jennifer: (Lunges to try and pull her back but is to late). Kairi!
Kura: Come back! (Everyone tries to reach Kairi but can't fit past the crowd).
Jennifer: Kairi! (Starts to panic shouting her name more frantically to come back).
Kairi: (Runs through the crowd as she looks around to find whoever they were looking for looking in every place she sees like alleys and corners of every part and some guys in the area become interested in her so they move closer to her while she is looking around and the men start talking to her as they closer).
Man 1: Hey Mis how you doing? Who are you looking for?
Kairi: (Turns looking surprised but smiles brightly and bow). Oh hello mister, I am just looking for I guy who ran away from my group.... (Her word trail off as she looks for them). Where did they go?
Man 2: Who are you talking about? Are you lost?
Kairi: I guess I did run off but I thought they were behind me... Oh well I think I can find them after I find that guy they were looking for.
Man 1: Well we could help you look for them and the guy you're looking for.
Kairi: Oh you would! Thank you you are to kind to help but I can do it on my own. I am sure my group and my spirits can find me somehow.
Man 2: Spirits wait... You aren't a spirit then lady?
Kairi: Oh umm... Is that bad... I am sorry. (Realise she might of said something bad instinctively stepping back looking a little upset that she might be in trouble).
Man 3: (One of the men taps Kairi's back). No need to worry, we are just shocked. A spirit and their contractor sometimes come this world because of curiosity so it's fine.
Kairi: (Jumps a little being scared not knowing the guy was in back of her and kicks him and unknowingly in a critical spot). EEP! .... O-oops sorry mister you scared me.
Man 1: (The man falls to his knees as the other 2 men grab Kairi). What do you think you're doing!
Kairi: I-I'm sorry I-I didn't mean to! (Gets teary eyed as she shakes out of the other two men's hold and runs away into the dark alley but is able to see fine. She panics a little as she runs and runs until she find that it is a dead end and turns around but the end of the alley lit partially by a small lamp).
Man 2: (The men follow her and quickly corner her intimidatingly). Nowhere to go now.
Man 1: Maybe we should teach her a lesson.
Man 3: I like that idea, I need some fun. Haven't got any in awhile.
Kairi: I-I didn't mean to... I-I'm sorry it was a accident. (She starts to cry as she absorbs the darkness and makes a dark barrier between them and her but is a little weaker since her focus is not all there).
All Three Men: (Panic but get closer to her as they grab her arms easily to pull her out).
Kairi: No didn't mean to! (Tries to pull away but cannot get out of their grip as tears still fall). Go away you're scaring me! (Her hood falls so can see her face as she struggles to get away).
Man 3: Time to have some fun girly. (The men hold out their hands but suddenly a figure appears in front of Kairi and grabs their hands and throws them to the side like it's nothing with a staff sword holding them down).
?????: Didn't anyone ever tell to not pick on girls. They are quite gentle and sensitive to these types of things. (To the unconscious men having landed far from the purple hooded man's strength).
Kairi: (Stumbles back a little but then regains herself as she walk closer to the man who saved her in the dark ally her eyes widening in shock seeing the man in the purple hood). Huh who... Your that guy... The one we were looking for.
?????: Oh am I now? I may be or not may not, many of my type.
Kairi: But you ran from the inn right once Yami pointed you out. Please do no run away again. (Has a cute pouty look as if begging).
?????: I'm sorry madam, I must be going now. (The man starts to leave taking back his staff sword).
Kairi: No, stop please! (Grabs his arm tightly doing all she can to not let go). Please my sis and her spirit are looking for someone and we just want to ask you a few questions about that. Please stay to answer that at least! (Gets teary eyed as she clings to the man arm).
?????: I'm sorry but I can't. I need to find my own answers right now.
Kairi: Then maybe we can help you too. We are looking for guy named... Oh no what was it umm... I am worse than Yami... Umm started with a Z umm... Oh there is a statue thingy of him back home I think.
?????: Is it Zahir... Or Ziona?
Kairi: Oh right Zahir and I think his wife is Ziona.... Their both pretty names.... Wait you know them?
????: You could say that.... (Looks downwards).
Kairi: Great can you tell me where he is. Umm two of our group are worried about him and I think I am to since they sound nice.
?????: I haven't seen them both in a while.
Kairi: Oh that's too bad, sis and her spirit are looking for them to see if they are safe and together again. I have heard that he was away a long time and that they are really, really in love.
?????: I heard the same... I was there at their wedding, it was very nice.
Kairi: Really then you can help us! Shizen told us a little about it and my sis came to because she was worried about them.
?????: I'm sorry madam but I'll be going now.
Kairi: (Continues to hold on to his arm stubbornly). No I will not let you! Please Shizen wants to know if Zahir made it back home and if not we are going to help him so please tell us all you can about him and where he might be... Please?
?????: (Manages to get his arm away from Kairi). I'm sorry I haven't seen either of them in a long time. Kairi: (Backs away wiping a few tears with a nod looking downwards). I-I'm sorry... Thank you for helping me....
Jennifer: There you are, Kairi I was worried sick! (Runs to Kairi holding her)!
Kairi: S-sis I'm sorry.
Yami: Nice going, you found him can I punch him as payback?
Kura: (Hits Yami over the head). Stop being an idiot.
Yami: Ow hey but still Kairi thanks for using your powers made it easier to find you.
Shizen: (Goes over to the man looking at him closely from under her hood seeing he has dark purple eyes and black messy hair and short beard getting a slight smile).
?????: I just helped her from those idiots, I'll be going now.
Shizen: Wait you're not going anywhere. (Uses her bow to block his path as she narrows her eyes at him). First what is your name?
Gen: Gen, why you ask and it seems kind of rude to fire at a stranger.
Shizen: Gen... Hmm I don't recall a poison spirit by that name and relax. (Fires an arrow that grazes past him but it takes his hood off).
Jennifer: Shizen don't umm you're a poison spirit?
Gen: Still seems to be a bit rude no matter how you phrase it and I was always in the lower section... I didn't want to be known for personal reasons.
Shizen: And what reasons were those hmm? (Leans in close to his ear to whisper seeing right through his story). Is it to find your wife?
Gen: I believe that is my business with what I do Mis and what wife? I have been alone all my life.
Shizen: Could all of you give us a moment alone.
Jennifer: ... Umm I guess umm please don't be too hard on the man.... (As she walks away with Kairi, Kura and Yami who look confused but follow).
Shizen: (Still whispers as Jennifer looks back at them confused before she leaves). Because I know every nature spirit since it is my job to keep them all safe... Which I have been failing at... I'm sorry.
Gen: (Looks confused as he puts his hood up again).
Shizen: Your staying here Gen. (Nods for Chazz, Hiki and Tori to leave and they leave the alley as well as Gen stays).
Chazz, Hiki and Tori: (All hesitate to leave but reluctantly do so).
Shizen: (Sighs looking at Gen more sincerely once alone instead of her serious tone like before). You can stop the act now. (Pulls back her hood). Ziona must miss you terribly.
Gen: (Still looks away hiding his face). I don't know a Ziona.
Shizen: (Hits him over the head with the bow but not to hard being blunt with her actions and words). Zahir quit the act. I'm trying to get you back home though you look much different since haven't been taking good care of yourself... You look awful.
Gen: (Sighs). ... Shizen explain this hole I feel in my heart... It feels like I'm going to tear apart.
Shizen: (Looks up in thought with a slight smile). It is the feeling that you are missing part of your heart because another that you gave it to has it and will not be filled until you see her again and that she is safe.
Gen: I guess it might... Ziona was always there for me wasn't she... Though sometimes she kept trying to push me away in the past I just couldn't leave her side.... (Tears begin to form).
Shizen: I'm sure she feels the same and she only did that in the past when she thought you could find someone better but she always opened up to you and you only Zahir. I remember you doing that same to her in those early days so you both had that in common.
Zahir: (Begins to cry as he looks up up at Shizen). The hole in me needs closer....
Shizen: Then let me help you... Let me help ease the pain you have had by taking you to her. (Hugs Zahir holding him close and rubbing his back to try and comfort him). You and others have suffered enough... I am so sorry... It is my responsibility for your safety and I have failed as a leader... I'm so sorry.... (Holds Zahir tight in her arms letting him let out all the emotions he held back).
Zahir: (Just cries in Shizen's arms as her hold is like a mothers comfort to him, greatly needed in that moment to let out).
Shizen: Shh it's alright.... (Pets Zahir's head letting him take all the time he needs to let everything out). Reminds me of holding you as a little kid... Always so emotional though you acted so strong and tough to hide that part of you... The only one who made you show your emotions was Ziona so let me take you home... You have been without her far to long....
Zahir: (Shakes his head as he pulls away and wipes his eyes).
Shizen: Good now let's get going. If I get us a boat can you direct us to the island from there?
Zahir: I think so if I find my normal boat driver... Or Hana, she know the hidden locations best
Shizen: I see, do you know this boat driver then? (Puts an arm over Zahir's shoulder as they start to walk from one end of the ally to the other).
Zahir: I'm not sure if he would still be here but his name was Gyo.
Shizen: Well it's a start but if not I know water spirits that know the ocean like the back of their hand.
Jennifer: (Sees both walking toward us to the opening of the ally and quickly goes to meet them). Is everything fine now?
Kairi: (Looks up at him anxiously). Can you tell us anymore about that guy we're looking for.
Shizen: (Grins and pats Zahir on the back pushing him forward). You tell them.
Zahir: (Sighs). Always gotta put me on the spot now don't you?
Shizen: (Grins crossing her arms). yes, yes I do.
Jennifer: (Very slowly connects the dots now seeing the man face having to pause and remembering his voice now that she pays attention). Wait....
Yami: I don't care what your gonna say but I need pay you back for that fight. Seemed like it would be a fun fight.
Kura: (Sighs). Your a idiot, don't make him run again now.
Yami: (Crosses his arms grumpily). Hey!
Kairi: (Still looks up at the man confused). Is something wrong Gen?
Zahir: No nothing is wrong and Gen isn't my name Kairi. (Looks at Jennifer seeing her eyes widen in shock). As Miss Jenny can guesses my name is Zahir. A 2nd generation poison spirit, technically the person in charge of the poison spirits next to Shizen for obvious reasons.
Jennifer: (Smiles happily giving Zahir a hug). I'm glad we found you! Shizen told me everything that has happened to you and the others so it worried me too. What has happened to you and the others is not right so we wanted to help in any way possible. Even if its something small like helping you go home.
Kairi: Your Zahir! (Smiles brightly and hugs Zahir as well). Yay I found him!
Yami: Hey I found him first!
Zahir: I see... But yes what happened was unneeded and idiotic but technically Kairi found me much more casually then you did.
Yami: Hey not cool, I was the first one to talk and see you so that means I win.
Kura: It was not a competition.
Yami: .... Well I still won.
Shizen: Yes anyways Zahir.... I'm sorry I could not stop poison spirits from going through this hardship. (Looks down hood covering her face in shadow). Please forgive my weakness as your leader. (Kneels before Zahir her head still down). Because I was not strong enough many died and suffered and I must apologize that I could not be there when it first started.
Jennifer: Shizen.... (Is taken aback by Shizen's saddened gesture to Zahir).
Zahir: (Puts his arms behind his head). Now we can't have a council member on her knees now can we. (Sits by Shizen). True I do wish things went better but we can't change what already has happened or regret it. We must move forward and embrace what we have and what we can do now. That's what it means to be strong now doesn't it?
Tori: (Stands by Jennifer and Kairi). It does, we move forward to know we did everything we could no matter how much we wish we could change it.
Shizen: (Laughs a little and sits looking up again wiping her eyes). So wise yet so young, and that's why I am here now. To make up for when I wasn't there.
Kairi: Umm mister Zahir why did you run from us even when you saved me and knew Shizen was with us.... We just wanted to help.
Kura: Though I understand why you ran from Yami.
Yami: Hey he's the one who threw me and then threatened me with a blade. I didn't do anything.
Zahir: (Chuckles a bit as he scratches his cheek). Umm well the fire guards are looking around for poison spirits since there were rumors of some in this city so that's one reason. Another reason is just bounty hunters really so that's why I grew out my hair and my beard so my appearance wasn't the same as before. The reason I saved you Kairi was because you were in trouble by those guys. If I didn't help you I couldn't help myself or the other poison spirits. Also Yami I did that because I was cautious since I didn't know your purpose of following me. If it was a hunter you would be dead but since I wasn't sure I just threaten you to be safe. I am sorry about that.
Jennifer: Yes thank you for saving her, she is a bit to clueless and trusting but hopefully Kairi you learned to not trust people you just meet and not to run off.
Kairi: Sorry sis I didn't mean to. (Hugs Jennifer clinging to her).
Yami: (Shrugs). It's cool dude just have to pay you back for that.
Kura: Sorry about him, he has no manners.
Yami: Hey!
Shizen: Yes they are not even close to hunters since they are hiding as well.
Kura and Yami: (Look surprised as they watch Zahir carefully still being on guard from their experience on the streets and with people they do not know well).
Zahir: Yes I will hear about that payback later and no worries. I help when I can but she did put up a good fight kicking them real good. It was quite funny if I could say the least and yeah I found some at that bar and that's why that fight started back there. I had to handle them in a way.
Chazz: (Stays on guard making sure they are not watched).
Hiki: (Goes by Zahir). Zahir you were really cool when you were fighting with Jenny and Shizen.
Zahir: Oh so you were awake. I thought everyone was asleep from the gas.
Hiki: (Shakes her head). I noticed the gas and made a small thin barrier to block out the effects but pretended to sleep.
Zahir: Hmm I need to be more prepared for things like that.
Shizen: (Looks over to Kura and Yami seeing they are on edge since she had mentioned their own time hiding). No need to be on guard. Zahir is a person I would trust with my own life.
Jennifer: (Looks to Hiki in shock). Wait.... Hiki Why did you not help me if you were awake....
Shizen: If she had stepped out of that barrier she would of done the same and passed out the same as all others... Oh and this is Chazz, he is the child's butler and his spirits Hiki and Tori who are of light and dark element.
Zahir: (Looks at Hiki and Tori curiously). Light and dark huh.... Such a rare combination.
Hiki: (Tilts her head curiously). Rare?
Zahir: Yes because the two do not get along often. You don't usually see the two together but once every millennium or so one will pop up. It is still shocking to know and see first hand.
Hiki and Tori: (Look at each other with a smile).
Hiki: Well we didn't get along at first that well but now he is like a brother to me. (Goes by Tori and drags him to Chazz as she clings to his arm). But we do now because we care about master.
Jennifer: (Laughs a little smiling at the three of them and Kairi doing the same).
Shizen: (Laughs as well). Yes and quite powerful indeed. It is said a dark and light spirit are contracted to the same person happens when the worlds are in need of a bit more balance.
Zahir: Yes they can be and some balance is always needed.
Shizen: Yes, oh and of course you have met Kairi.
Kairi: It is nice meeting you! (Smiles brightly and bows).
Shizen: And her spirits which you already have met Yami before and this is his older sister Kura.
Yami: Sup. (Does a casual wave while his arms are crossed with a grin).
Kura: Yes well met but if Shizen trusts you this much... I suppose we can trust you as well.
Zahir: Hello again and yes it would be quite difficult to travel if you didn't trust me now wouldn't it?
Shizen: Yes they are both dark spirits and the grandkids of Nagi.
Yami: (Both are surprised for a moment but nod and sighs). ... Yeah but we've been hunted since our dads a monster.
Kura: (Watches Zahir carefully). Yes please don't think ill of us. We are not like our father.
Zahir: I think those also being hunted can not judge others being hunted.
Yami: (Laughs). Got a point I guess.
Kura: Yes and I'm surprised you were threatened by little Yami, Though I suppose it's odd to find a kid who loves fighting as much as him.
Yami: Sis stop calling me that and fightings fun. Why I ran into the bar.
Zahir: I don't judge anyone because the last time I did that I almost died so I take every person I see as a threat unless proven otherwise.
Yami: Yeah I can respect that since I've been there a few times.
Jennifer: Umm Zahir why did you come to the city...? Was it because you heard that poison spirits were in hiding here and thought Ziona might be here too?
Zahir: (Takes a second before he answers). ... Pretty much plus I wanted to see what was going on. Shizen: (Places her hand on Zahir's shoulder). I already checked with the one I put in charge of the poison spirits here.... You may not want to hear this... But.... (Looks down again as she collects her emotions to give the news since both of them were away).
Zahir: That nobody's here anymore or they were killed... I know that already Shizen.
Shizen: Yes.... Hana told me what had happened that she had found many possibly killed but some missing... I hope they are alright but have you talked to her.... I am the one who put her in charge of bringing them supplies to survive and to take care of them... I remember when she even decorated for your and Ziona's wedding.... She cares so much about others.... She probably spends most of her time looking for the ones who went missing if I know her well. (Still looking down as she hides her emotions behind her hood a little). I gave her I large burden to hold.... Yet she would have done anything to help....
Zahir: (Is silent for a moment as he pets Shizen head). And it was as beautiful wedding I could ever imagine... And she is doing everything she can and no I haven't visited her since I don't wish to be a burden on Hana. I feel she doesn't regret doing this. She is happy in her way of doing things.
Shizen: I suppose but she probably would like to know that you are safe at least.
Kairi: Maybe she can help us get a boat since I heard that you and Ziona lived on a island. Maybe she is still there and you can live happily ever after like in those fairy tales I read.
Zahir: (Looks up with small tears in his eyes). ... Yes... To see my wife again.
Jennifer: (Gives a reassuring smile and hugs Zahir). Then let's get going. How long has it been 5, 10 years?
Shizen: Well I would think much longer. Say maybe 90 years or maybe even a full century... Remember spirits barely age though the time is still very long.
Jennifer: (She and Kairi look completely shocked). That is far too long! We have to get you home as soon as possible. Let's go and we need to get you cleaned up to see her too.
Zahir: (Laughs). I guess so but now should I kinda let everything grow out? She may like the beard.
Hiki: Yes all girls like their love coming back to them especially after so long.
Shizen: Indeed but you didn't have a beard when you were with her so perhaps you should shave though it does not look bad. Just need to trim it a little.
Zahir: (Scratches his chin). Huh maybe your right, should trim it down at least.
Chazz: Well where shall we head first.
Zahir: Maybe Hana's place for a bit. I should probably let her know that I am safe so she does not worry.
Shizen: Yes and perhaps if we are lucky she can guide us to a boat we could use.
Chazz: Yes and Kairi stay close this time.
Kairi: I promise!
Everyone who does not have their hood up puts their hoods back up as they head out into the alleys. Zahir starts to lead the way out the alley as everyone else follows. Shizen walks beside Zahir as Jennifer walks next to Kairi with Kura and Yami in back of them as they watch their surroundings with Chazz, Hiki and Tori.
Shizen: This city is less safe then I remember it. I will need to fix that as soon as possible.... (As she narrows her eyes at fire guards as she says this).
Chazz: A change in pace would be nice.
Zahir: (Chuckles a bit). It would wouldn't it?
Shizen: Yes but we can take the ally from before as a shortcut since there are no guards through there. Hopefully Hana is home at the moment.
Hiki: I hope so too. I don't think the guards noticed the people coming out of her house so she should be fine.
Shizen: Yes and if there's trouble from those guards I will handle the matter personally.
Zahir: I don't think we should cause a scene since it will put the civilians at risk so we should avoid conflict.
Shizen: Yes I understand but I still have a bad feeling about them. (Sighs as she calms herself). Moving on from that I agree, let's take the same way back through the alley it's safer.
Jennifer: (Nods keeping an eye on everyone around them as she hold Kairi's hand to keep her close as Kura and Yami keep an eye on things as well).
Zahir: (Begins to lead the way as everyone follows). I know these alleys like the back of my hand.
Shizen: (Laughs a little). I would assume so. It has been a long time since I have walked through this area but I can never forget any area in my territory.
Yami: Remind me of the alleys in the dark city... A bit brighter though I think. (As he looks around curiously).
Jennifer: It is pretty dark here, was it pitch black in the dark city?
Yami: Yup pretty much.
Kura: But dark spirits can see fine in the dark.
Zahir: (Chuckles). Yes this is one of the brighter cities in this territory and it was very dark in your city when I passed through it.
Tori: Though yes we can naturally see better in the dark.
Hiki: (Still clings to Chazz). Well usually I would just light up the place.
Shizen: But you should see fine in the dark as well Zahir. When the first generation spirits decided that they needed help and split their power into many types some blended slightly with other elements making many kinds of power. Poison was created with nature and a very small amount of darkness.
Jennifer: (Gives a fascinated expression). Wow really?
Yami: First generation is so much older than any of the others. I mean 2nds like late and mid twenties or something and I mean you're so old sounds like then.
Kura: That was very rude. (As she grabs Yami's ear).
Yami: Ow let go!
Zahir: I know but for some reason I have more wind and water mixed in with me which is how I made the gas spread so fast. True I am older but that doesn't mean I can't fight.
Yami: But that explains why the first generation is so much older.
Shizen: (Laughs patting Zahir on the back). Zahir you're not even close to old. You are in your twenties in looks. When you get my age then you can say your old.
Zahir: Well you never know, poison can be used for good things like looks.
Shizen: (Laughs more). I can see your sense of humor is still there.
Jennifer: Wait if the first generation spirit created the second all together then how was the first created?
Shizen: It is said it was by one single spirit that controlled everything but its powers split and we were created with its passing. (Everyone one besides Zahir looks at her being stunned).
Zahir: Pretty much like a point of origin for all of us.
Chazz: (Thinks to himself but out loud). I see that makes clear sense. All things have a beginning.
Shizen: Yes but that spirit controlled and even mastered every element taking care of it all which is no simple task. After a while a responsibility like that can take its toll so he split himself into the first generation and taught us all that he could before he disappeared. We split from him one by one light and dark being first and I think I was the last if I recall.... This was long, long ago and it took us a while to figure out that even we needed help. That is why the first generation is so much older.
Hiki: We didn't have a clear direction?
Zahir: Because of the sudden change in environment we all to figure things out ourselves.
Shizen: To tell you the truth making a second generation we had no idea what we were doing. Yes it left us with a tenth of the power we had but I say it was worth it. Though raising so many spirits at once was difficult but I wouldn't change it for the world.
Kura: You were ten times stronger than now?
Shizen: Yes but I would rather have the children I have now then any amount of power I had before. (Pats Zahir on the head).
Jennifer: Wow that is amazing!
Kairi: You probably have so many cool stories!
Shizen: (Laughs). I suppose.
Zahir: (Chuckles a little bit). Well you could say we have some though Shizen should have more than me. Even though they didn't know what they were doing at first I think they did alright on how everyone turned out so far.
Shizen: Why thank you. (Smirks and bows comically as they reach the other side of the ally with Hana's home nearby as Jennifer points to it. Shizen stops and keeps a eye on the fire guards in the area).
Chazz: I think that is it right there. We should be able to avoid trouble getting there if we are careful.
Zahir: The area seems to be clear enough so it should be fine but yes let's be carefull.
Hiki: (Is still kind of clinging to Chazz).
Jennifer: (Looks at Chazz and Hiki and blushes slightly but then all of them walk as they draw no attention to ourselves Kura and Yami going in back of the group as they watch their surrounding as she and Shizen are on guard as well).
Chazz, Hiki and Tori: (Are walking by the group as they walk at the same pace).
Zahir: (Leads everyone to Hana's house and as they get closer they see that the door is slightly open and that the lock is busted like it is broken into. Shizen gets very worried as they get closer and he starts to panic as well as he starts to walk faster).
Shizen: (Walks fast as well leaving the others behind almost running making it there first and rushing in. Is in shock seeing the room in disarray like a struggle had happened. Hana is a little further into the room with many injuries like she had been attacked harshly as she lays on the floor not moving at all. She rushes to her with tears in her eyes as she holds Hana in her arms as she checks for a pulse). Hana! (Sighs in relief that Hana is still breathing but still is in a urgent worried as she holds her). ... She is alive at least but hurt badly.
Hiki: (Rushes over and starts to heal her as Zahir holds her taking her from Shizen's arms with the same look of worry).
Kura: (Rushes over to help heal as well).
Jennifer: (Walks in rushing over with Kairi as everyone looks shocked as well).
Shizen: Hana I'm so sorry....
Hana: (Wakes up weakly seeing Zahir first and smiles faintly). I-I'm.... Glad your.... Safe I was.... Worried....
Zahir: (His hands clench onto her). Hana... Don't speak... You must rest... Don't leave me like everyone else....
Hiki: (Focuses on healing while Chazz keeps a lookout outside while Tori stands by Jennifer and Kairi).
Jennifer: (Tears up and looks away).
Kairi: (Cries as well feeling like she cannot help as Yami watches outside as well and Kura helps heal with Hiki).
Hana: I'm.... Fine I-I.... Was looking for.... The remaining poison spirits.... (Starts to cry as she reaches for Zahir a little but her hand falls being to weak). I-I.... Couldn't save.... Them, I'm so.... Sorry....
Zahir: (Has tears running down his face). Stop saying you're sorry... Both of you just stop it... It just reminds of what happened so no more sorrys!
Shizen: (Her eyes widen in shock as tears form and she closes her eyes and nods). Very well....
Hana: (Is shocked as well as she cries). I-I... Didn't mean... To upset you... I-I just wanted to... Keep everyone safe, there still... Are two left I found I can... Protect, not all lost...
Shizen: (Look in shock looking down then at Zahir as she whispers). Only two here....
Zahir: There are still more, not just 2 many, many more... Don't lose hope in poison just yet... I am upset but not at you two, just at the past that haunts me....
Hana: I-I.... Have not lost.... hope even if.... There's just one there's.... Still hope.
Shizen: I see.... Hana thank you. You have done all you can but I must ask who did this to you... Though I have an idea.
Hana: ... F-fire...G-guar-.... (Winces being in pain still as she then goes unconscious not able to say more).
Shizen: (as she looks down to cover her emotions as she clenches her hand into a fist). I see....
Zahir: (Looks up with rage in his eyes).
Tori: (Steps by Shizen and Zahir). Calm down you two. If we cause a scene we will never get a chance to see Ziona or get a boat out of here.
Shizen: .... Zahir.... I'm about to do something I did when this first started... I'm done having this element fear fire... I'm done watching families be ripped apart.... I'm done hiding from those that I know want me gone.... I have a responsibility protect.... And I'm done failing at that. (She says with anger in her voice as she stands up and starts walking to the door). Excuse me... I have trash to throw out.
Jennifer: (Looks in shock having never seeing Shizen act this way). Shizen....
Tori: Shizen calm down, we can't do this now. It isn't the right time.
Shizen: (Stops by the door anger still in her voice). Then when is? I'm done watching them die.... Not just the poison spirits.... They will hurt nature spirits as well if they don't stop... And already have... This must be stopped... There will be no more innocent lives lost to selfishness.
Chazz: Then may I suggest we have a play in this then but do try to keep your cover hidden at least.
Shizen: (looks back at us revealing her eyes are red exactly like when Jennifer had lost control those few times and with anger in her expression). No promises.
Jennifer: (Sees Shizens eyes pausing in shock along with everyone else as well, Hiki staying behind to heal).
Chazz: We may need to go help her now but somebody will need to stay here to cover Hiki while she heals Hana.
Yami: I'm not staying and missing out on the fun.
Jennifer: (Nods still looking shocked as Shizen leaves out the door). ... I will look after her.
Kura: I will help her heal and set my strongest barrier around this place.
Kairi: I am coming to!
Jennifer: (Says strictly). No Kairi.
Kairi: ... But I want to help.
Jennifer: No Kairi you are staying and I will go. I need to help to. (Pushes away her fears of when she lost control looking determined to help).
Chazz: (Puts his hand on Jennifer's shoulder as Tori does the same to Kairi). Let us go milady. You are not doing this alone.
Jennifer: (Nods as she grabs her bow getting ready for anything that happens once they go outside). Zahir are you joining this?
Zahir: (Unsheathes his staff sword with heavy tears in his eyes). I was already going too regardless.
Kairi: (Whispers to herself looking a little upset). But I want to help too....
Jennifer: (Smiles getting a little teary eyed giving Zahir a hug). And after this we will help you find your wife.... I promise.
Zahir: (Nods his head). Let's go.
Chazz and Tori: (Unseth their swords as well). Yes.
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