Chapter 17 Part 2

The pregnancy continues with Hitomi becoming weaker as the pregnancy progresses. It begins to show more even with Izumi giving her all of the energy he can manage each time seeing her look very tired and weak. Everyone does their best to help her and have hopes everything works out in the end doing everything they can to help her health. They even have discussions of terminating the pregnancy with each time Hitomi refusing so that her child lives. She tries to act strong for everyone though as it comes to the end of the pregnancy the draining of her energy from the child inside her is clear and with her barely able to make it out of bed without help. Eventually the day of the baby's delivery had to come as Hitomi is rushed to Shiro to at least try and have a safe delivery. They try to do everything they can to make sure everything goes smoothly as Izumi gives his wife as much energy as he cannot caring how much it takes out of him. He is desperately trying to cling to the hope that enough energy will save her.

Shiro: (Is with Shizen doing everything they can though this delivery being much more difficult for Hitomi then the others). It's alright, now just breath. Your doing fine just a little more, this one's just more stubborn than the others.

Shizen: (Quickly feeds Hitomi some herbs to help her as well). Here this should help with the pain at least.

Hitomi: (Nods though it looks like she is in a great deal of pain. She holds Izumi's hand very tightly causing his hand a bit of pain feeling like almost going to break while he is transferring energy to her as much as possible. She yells out from a big contraction and pushes, this delivery clearly being much more difficult than her other two children she had).

Izumi: (He clings to the hope that his wife will be fine by the end of this). It's alright honey, you're doing fine. Please don't worry about my energy. I want you to keep taking as much as you want, just stay here alright?

Hitomi: (Smiles at Izumi to try and help his worry as she breathes heavily). It's... Alright Izumi.... (Another contraction hits her as she yells again. She pushes being more difficult then others as something almost visible in her stomach absorbing her dark energy into that area).

Shiro: (Curses as she works hurriedly). Dammit Shizen help me with this! Hitomi just a little more, hang in there!

Shizen: (Rushes over to try and help Shiro working just as fast to try and get the child out of Hitomi as quickly as possible).

Hitomi: (The darkness absorbed makes her a bit weaker and out of breath looking more tired as she breathes raggedly).

Izumi: (He clings to Hitomi seeing the pain that she is enduring and how brave she is for doing this). Just hold on Hitomi!

Shiro: (Works with Shizen to try and get the baby out). It's alright Hitomi, one more push!

Shizen: Just one more push, your almost there.

Hitomi: (Cries out with the push as her hand holds Izumi's hand very tightly. At the end of her cry she has heavy breaths but a smile as tears fill her eyes as a second cry is heard... Of a little baby).

Shizen: (She gets a big smile inspecting the very small newborn. She wraps it in a towel cleaning it off not yet fully visible to its parents as she makes sure the baby is healthy).

Shiro: (Still focuses on helping Hitomi with a very serious look reaching her hand outward to reach for Nagi's energy as he is in the waiting room. She knows he doesn't mind with this happening needing more darkness for Hitomi who is in critical condition with such low energy).

Izumi: (He is looking at the baby and still clinging to the hope that everyone can go home together). Look Hitomi, you did it!

Hitomi: (Tears overflow as she hears the cries). Our... Baby I... Can hear....

Shizen: (Goes over to Izumi who holds Hitomi with the small newborn wrapped in a white towel. They now see that the baby has black hair with red highlights just like Izumi's but his eyes are closed as the baby looks tired. Shizen grins and holds out the baby for Izumi to hold). Would you like to hold your son?

Hitomi: (Looks very tired but can't help but smile sweetly looking at their new son).

Izumi: Yes, yes I would love too! (He takes his son as he uses one hand to still hang on to Hitomi and one arm for the baby. While he is holding the baby the newborn opens his eyes seeing that the baby has eyes just like his being red with black where the white would be).

Hitomi: (Looks at their baby as she is not able to move because of her exhaustion but still smiles tiredly). He... Looks just... Like you.

Izumi: (He looks over to Hitomi real quickly). Hey Hitomi... Come on, you need to keep your eyes open... You still need to hold him yourself right? Come on now and keep your eyes open!

Hitomi: (Looks at Izumi and smiles comfortingly though Izumi's shout at the end making the baby start to cry. Then energy from around him start to get absorbed into the baby including from Hitomi draining her already low dark energy more). I'm... fine.... (Looks weak as she reaches out with all her strength to her baby not wanting him to cry). Shh... Don't cry... Y... Yami.... (Smiles more at the name for her 3rd child as her eyes begin to droop but a smile still on her for her newborn child and Izumi not wanting him to cry).

Shiro: (Looks over in shock from what she and Shizen are trying to do to help heal Hitomi not thinking it is possible noticing from the sudden drop of Hitomi's energy as she says urgently). Get the baby away, now!

Shizen: (Her eyes widen in shock seeing how the baby taking so much dark energy just by crying).

Izumi: (He panics and starts to leave the room with the baby).

Hitomi: (Reaches out to Izumi and her child as she starts to freak out). No Izumi... My baby... I want to see....

Shiro: Knows how Hitomi feels rushing to Izumi at the door way letting Shizen take over with Hitomi. She goes to the baby in his arms with a glowing hand of light and dark placing it on the baby looking serious seeing how darkness is being absorbed and sighs looking saddened though she still is trying). Izumi... I can't seal the power... It's like he's using it to live.

Izumi: Well do something! (He is looking at Hitomi with a big worry on his face. He is facing his biggest fear right in front of him).

Shiro: (Works quickly to try and stop the baby from taking energy without killing him, trying to keep a clear mind to do so).

Shizen: (Shouts from where she is trying to help Hitomi hearing the baby's loud cries). Get him to stop crying, that's what causing it!

Hitomi: (Looks very tired like about to sleep as her energy is seen flowing into Yami but still smiles comfortingly at Izumi also wanting to hold and comfort her newborn son as well). Izumi... It's alright... Yami shh it's... Alright... Don't cry.

Izumi: (Small tears are showing in his eyes as he brings Yami to Hitomi knowing what the result will be of this but can't deny his wife with her last wish). Here Yami... Your mom is right here... So calm down alright?

Hitomi (Her arms wrap around Yami with Izumi kneeled by the bed. She looks at Yami with a soothing voice and smile to calm his crying and her hand comforting). Shh... It's alright... Yami, no need... To be scared. (She rocks Yami gently as the crying slowly lessens making him calm down and start to take less energy but not stop. Her energy is still being absorbed into him making her eyes droop again looking over to Izumi reaching one hand to him placing it on his cheek the other around Yami with a gentle and calming smile she always gave as if saying it's alright). Izumi... Take care... Of Kuro, Kura... and Yami, I love... You so much, I'm sorry... my family... Thank... You.

Shiro: (Has a hand covering her mouth as she looks at Hitomi and tears fall with Shizen right beside her looking at the darkness seeing her fade a little now by her feet knowing they failed creating a overflow of regret).

Izumi: (As tears fall down his face knowing he can't do anything save her... Even though he promised her that everything would be fine, that they can live the happy life they always dreamed about and having that dream slip right through his finger. Seeing the girl he loves more than anyone else slowly pass away he feels... broken a bit but still smiles so she can sent off with a smile). Yes... Hitomi... I will do everything I can... I promise, I might not be the best person for this... But I should be thanking you instead... You were the best thing for me... I didn't deserve the love you gave me... But even still you did it anyway... So thank you for being the person that loved me... And the person I could I fall in love with... Thank you Hitomi... I love you. (He kisses her forehead and lips as tears fall down his face but still keeps smiling for her).

Hitomi: (With the last of her strength she wipes Izumi's tears then her hand slowly falls to Yami as she starts to fade away her energy going into Yami saying before her vision blurs). Goodnight... My sweet... Family... Izumi... Please don't be too... Hard on Yami... For this... I... Love you. (The last part she says is like a whisper as she fades into particles of darkness more Izumi feeling something on his lips like one last goodbye kiss and a warmth inside him from it. The particles barely show her form but they can make out her holding him comfortingly).

Izumi: (He holds one of his arms up as he touches the embrace though he feels it faintly he knows that she is still with him). goodbye Hitomi, I'll miss you too.

The last of the dark particles flow into Yami who is looking around reaching for a few of the dark particles still flowing into him and then at Izumi with big curious eyes. He reaches for him but completely calmed down thanks to Hitomi as if her energy inside him had done so as well.

Izumi: (As he wipes away his tears and looks down at Yami). Gosh... You really do have her eyes in a way too.... (He holds out his hand and grabs baby Yami's hand). Well it looks like... We have to carry on for mom right? I'm sure you heard already I'm not the best at this type of thing... But I hope you can deal with me Yami... And do what I can to keep my promise to your mom and to your brother and sister... Wow you are kind of cute when your aren't crying.

Yami: (Looks a little lost not understanding what Izumi is saying but holds Izumi's finger having a oddly tight hold for a newborn as he kicks his feet a little).

Izumi: Oh man you're a strong one now aren't you... Though I expected you not to understand me... I guess I can take this grip as a yes I think... But regardless... Thank you Yami.

Shiro: (Looks at Yami and Izumi as she wipes her eyes still feeling deep regret).

Shizen: (Places a hand on Shiro's shoulder looking down but Shiro just sighs shakily and leaves the room needing to calm herself to look strong again for her son).

Yami: (Tilts his head and kicks again as he smiles slobbering on Izumi's finger a bit. Biting down a bit Izumi feels something a bit sharp which is odd for a newborn seeing tiny fangs as he yawns but then smiles with a tiny attempt at a laugh and baby noises).

Izumi: Oww now you're a bitter too aren't you... That kind of hurt. (He begins to tear up again having the feeling of Hitomi gone hitting him again).

Yami: (Begins to look tired as he yawns looking up at Izumi reaching at him wanting to be picked up).

Shizen: (Comes over and places a hand on Izumi's shoulder knowing it will not comfort the pain as she reaches for Yami to pick him up). Here let me take him to meet his brother and sister... They will be in the waiting room... But take your time here... We... We tried... And Shiro... She did everything possible... We both did... But I'm sorry... Just try and focus on your children... Their a part of both of you after all.... (Sighs sadly picking up Yami to leave the room).

Izumi: (He gets up and stops Shizen). No I should be there with them... Like you said... There are a part of both of us... So. (He takes Yami and smiles at him as he heads into the waiting room).

Shizen: (Smiles and nods to Izumi). Stay strong for your kids... That is all anyone could do... They are what matters most to a parent. (As Izumi walks into the waiting room he sees Nagi and Shiro sitting together with Tori beside them followed by Kuro and Kura).

Shiro: (Is in Nagi's arms wiping her eyes to try and look strong but still feels heavy regret seeing Izumi).

Kuro: (Once he sees Izumi he stands quickly from helping Kura draw. He looks down and then at his dad trying to be strong for the family like he promised his mother). Umm... Hey dad.

Kura: (Notices as Kuro stands up and hops out of her seat giving her coloring book to Tori). You finish it Towi.

Izumi: (He looks at his kids and does his best to hold a smile as he shows Kuro and Kura their new baby brother). Here you guys, meet Yami. Be careful though he packs a bite.

Kuro: (Goes over and looks at Yami and smiles as he sees his baby brother's eyes and hair are black and red like his, Kura's and Izumi's). Wow he kind of looks like us.

Kura: (Goes on her toes so she can see Yami too). He looks like mama to... Grandma said mama is inside Yami now... Is she like a barrier to protect him now?

Kuro: (Looks down and pats Kura's head but still keeps a small smile). ... Yeah Kura... I guess we can look at it like that... I promised mom I would protect them... So if you need a bit of time... I can take care of them both. (Gives a strong expression wanting to protect not minding the responsibility since he wants to be strong for everyone).

Izumi: No, no I have to be here Kuro... I have to be... So don't worry about me... Since I have you three I should be alright.

Kuro: (Still looks down but sighs). Alright... Just know I'm here to help.

Kura: I want to help too!

Kuro: (Laughs). Sure Kura we can both help out but I'm the oldest so I can do more.

Kura: No fair I help just as much! ()ulls Kuro's ear and pouts).

Kuro: (Winces as he is dragged down a bit by Kura from the ear). Ok, ok you can help, just let go!

Izumi: (He laughs as he pets Kura's head). Good job now be nice to your brothers Kura. You don't want to mistreat them too much.

Kura: (Lets go of Kuro's ear). Only if are good.

Kuro: (Laughs and shakes his head). Fine just try not to pull to hard please. (Looks at Yami seeing that he looks around the room curiously and then at Kuro who smiles at him reaching his hand out to him). Hey little brother nice to meet you.

Yami: (Makes a funny noise as he slobbers on Kuro biting him a bit in the process).

Kuro: (Pulls his hand away). Ow hey not nice biting... Wait aren't newborns supposed to not have teeth...? (Looks at Yami closer). Are those like fangs or something?

Shiro (Raises her head in interest not noticing Yami had teeth).

Kura: (Goes on her toes again to try and get a better look).

Izumi: Yeah they aren't supposed too but I guess Yami has something... Special about him and Kura to answer a question earlier... You are kind right about mommy being a barrier.

Kura: (Gives a sad look at not seeing her mom again but then a determined look). Going to protect him too then... Besides he really cute.

Kuro: (Pats Kura and then Yami's head). What do you mean something special?

Izumi: (He looks down a little bit but then back up). I will tell you when we get home alright?

Kuro: (Gives a confused look but also a little concern). Ok then.

Kura: (Nods and goes to get her things going over to Tori to get back her coloring book). Thank you towi, don't color in mommy's drawing. I'm not done yet.

Kuro: (Looks down and frowns sighing a little to look strong then looks back at Kura with Tori). Kura... It's alright can give that to her... Later.

Kura: (Nods with a frown but it is clear she doesn't understand yet fully).

Shiro: (Looks at Kura and then at Nagi not knowing what to say still feeling many regrets as Shizen sits next to them quietly).

Izumi: (He looks down as well then smiles at Kura). Didn't we have some drawings that I could do with you as well Kura?

Kura: (Smiles and collects her drawings). That ok, maybe later and we draw Yami too. Oh and here a picture of you too Towi but you didn't smile so I made one on you. (Hands Tori a drawing of himself done in crayons. The drawing is alright for a 6 year old though his hair is done with a white crayon on white paper so it doesn't show with rest of the drawing either being a tan color or black and grey though the smile looking a little like it is drawn on after coloring in).

Tori: (As he looks at the picture he is impressed heavily). Oh wow this looks really good Kura! Good job!

Nagi: (As he is holding Shiro knowing what she is feeling right now he kisses her head and holds her close). Nice one Kura, you have officially have become a good artist.

Izumi: (He laughs as best as he can at the moment).

Kura: (Smiles proudly as Kuro pats her head).

Yami: (Starts to look a little fussy as everyone is focusing on Kura as he is about to cry. A few small cries come out before the loud ones and as soon as he starts crying he starts to absorb darkness from around him being very uncontrolled as darkness from shadows and Tori and Nagi flows into Yami).

Shiro: (Her eyes widen as she gets up quickly).

Kuro: (Look surprised as well as Kura both not knowing what's going on as he looks concerned not knowing if Yami's hurt or not). Whoa what's happening to him!

Kura: (Tries to catch some of the darkness not knowing what it is doing). Is Yami doing that?

Nagi: (He is concerned since he can see the same feeling in Shiro and begins to take Tori out of the room).

Tori: (Puts up a little fuss but they leave the room).

Izumi: (He has a worried expression on his face as he tries to calm him down). Please not now Yami... Please.... (Somehow managing to calm down the baby).

Shiro: (Sighs sadly to try and help Yami calm down). Izumi... Nagi and I... We will try to develop a seal for him somehow....

Shizen: (Looks at Kuro and Kura). At least you and your other children do not seem to be affected by it....

Kuro: (Gets a closer look at Yami still being confused but smiles playing with him a bit to help calm him down).

Izumi: I guess so... Well that is a relief I guess in a way... Though it is nice that Kuro is playing with him. He seems better.

Kuro: (Smiles). No problem, I mean kind of like our ability so can teach him maybe but I didn't start developing that power till I was like Kura's age. Kind of weird to get it already with just crying right?

Kura: Whoa that mean I do that to? (Looks at her hands wondering how the power works).

Shiro: (Smiles at Kura). Your father will teach you when you are ready.

Shizen: (Smiles at Kura as well). Every child grows at their own pace.

As the family heads back to a quiet home they settle in and try to get used to things. Kuro helps with Yami who seems fussy at most times crying more than normal which results in him taking energy. Izumi tries his best even Kura pitching in to do chores and reading her mother's cookbook sometimes saying it is because she misses her but stops herself when she walked in to see Izumi cry so has kept to herself. Kuro has been doing more chores than usual as well as taking care of Yami to help Izumi. He carries Yami who cries in his arms as well as taking darkness from around him.

Kuro: (Frowns as he has been trying to figure out why Yami has been keeping them up all night with his cries with everyone being tired from lack of sleep). Come on, you can't cry this much. You need to sleep to right or what are you hungry?

Kura: (Uses her fingers to plug her ears from the loud cries).

Izumi: (As he does his best to fill the father role as best he can he takes care of the kids but the help from Kura and Kuro makes things easier in some ways. He helps Kura cook and Kuro with some other chores whenever he can. He does his best to keep up a front until around night when his front is breaks and he feels lost without his wife there with him). Come on Yami... Shh it's alright, dads right here... I'm not going anywhere.

Yami: (Continues to cry as Izumi attempts to calm him down while darkness flows into him and a knock on the door is heard).

Kuro: I'll get it and Yami stop biting, were trying to help! (He leaves Yami's room to go get the door but looks stressed out from lack of sleep and the loud cries. Kura keeps her ears plugged peeking in at Yami as Kuro goes to the front door to open it. He sees Nagi being surprised but looking too tired to react to much). Oh hey.

Nagi: Hello Kuro... How is Yami doing. (He hears the cries so he gets an idea as soon as he asks).

Kuro: (Looks back where the crying is coming from and then back at Nagi). Do you really need to ask? He's been like that all night and yesterday too.

Kura: (Walks to stand beside Kuro her fingers still in her ears). It's really, really loud!

Nagi: Hmm maybe Izumi could try to do something to calm his nerves... Was there anything that seemed to work.

Kuro: (Shrugs as he thinks). Hmm I don't know?

Kura: Oh he laughed when he bit Kuro.

Kuro: (Sighs). Not getting bit on purpose.

Kura: Oh and there was this one time daddy was holding Yami like mommy used to hold me and that always made me feel better two.

Kuro: (Looks down patting Kura's head). Yeah I remember but that power kind of getting out of hand so maybe that's making him cry too.

Kura: (Gives a worried look). Does that mean he's in pain?

Nagi: It could be many different things at the moment but I'm sure that your dad is doing everything he can at the moment.

Kuro: Yeah I know, hopeful this seal thing calms Yami down or something, nothings working so far today. (As he lets Nagi inside).

Kura: I tried making him cookies too. (Brings up a plate of chocolate chip cookies though they seem a little smooched together and messy).

Kuro: (Laughs patting Kura's head). Good thought but I don't think he can eat those yet.

Kura: But he has those teeth already.

Kuro: ... I guess you have a point. He might just as long as I'm not bit again.

Nagi: Yes... Hopefully it will help things out and if you wouldn't mind, could I have one the cookies Kura?

Kura: (Get a big smile offering Nagi a cookie). I found mommy's cookbook so I wanted to make everything in it.

Kuro: (Looks down and smiles taking a cookie as well). ... Yeah it does taste similar to hers... Good job Kura. (Gives Kura a thumbs up and a big smile).

Nagi: (As he takes a bite he is surprised of good it tastes despite its look). Very well done Kura, these are great!

Kura: (Smiles proudly). Thank you!

Kuro: (Smiles then hears another loud cry from Yami as they see darkness being absorbed into the room). That powers getting kind of out of hand. I mean we can't have other dark spirits over either. You said you could help him right?

Kura: (Looks up at Nagi with a hopeful expression). Please I don't like seeing Yami cry. Is he going to be ok?

Nagi: We will do our best since we are still looking into the seal itself... Since we don't understand how this is happening... But we will do our best.

Kuro: (Looks down and nods). As long as he's safe then... Come on dad's with Yami now if you want to see them, careful though he's pretty strong.

Kura: He grabbed my hair one time and it really hurt. (She rubs her head as she remembers).

Nagi: (He pets Kura's head and smiles). I'm afraid I won't be able to do that since he would be taking my energy... I am sorry.

Kuro: (Looks down). Oh... Right... Happened to Tori too... How do we help him then?

Kura: (Looks up at Nagi with a beggful look). Please, what about the seal thingy so you don't get hurt.

Kuro: No it's fine, we can wait for Shiro to get here.

Nagi: (As he is about to leave he thinks of something as he stops the kids from walking away). Wait I have an idea for this... Give me one second. (He walks off and begins to create a seal in the air that has a source of dark energy being engraved into it. When he finishes it up he puts it on a scroll and gives it to Kuro). This might be another solution if we can seal away the power... I can try to create a source of constant dark energy for Yami so he wouldn't need to absorb any energy... This is an experiment to try. If it works then we won't need to worry about this and Tori can come over again.

Kuro: (Begins to smile with hope as he takes the scroll). Thanks... I'll tell you if it works tomorrow.

Kura: (Hugs Nagi). Yay thank you grandpa, Yami's going to be all better.

Nagi: Well this is still a test, the results may vary but I will hope this helps

Kuro: Still thank you, and tell Tori I'll spare with him next time when we figure this all out. What is it like 500 times so far?

Kura: (Thinks for a moment). No it's 471 ties.

Kuro: (Looks surprised but smiles). Wow kept track?

Kura: (Nods her head).

Nagi: (He laughs as pets both of their heads). I will tell him as soon as I get home.

Kuro: Thanks now I'll give the seal to dad, see you later grandpa.

Kura: (Hugs Nagi with a big smile as she waves goodbye.

Kuro: (Closes the door once Nagi has left and goes to Yami's room where Izumi is still trying to calm him down with Kura right behind him). Hey dad, grandpa stopped by, he gave us a seal that might stop Yami's energy too. (Holds up the scroll with the seal).

Izumi: (He looks surprised about Kuro telling him this and takes the scroll from Kuro). It will?

Kuro: Yeah he said it's supposed to seal the ability but he wasn't sure if it will work really but I guess it's worth a try at least right?

Kura: Yami going to be all better!

Izumi: (He shakes his head yes as he gets the seal ready to be used on Yami. He brings the seal out of the scroll and brings it into Yami).

Yami: (Continues to cry as the seal begins to react when near him making the seal seem shadowy every time it goes near. Once it is placed it sticks onto his chest as the seal activates making the darkness being absorbed into him slowly stop. His crying calms down to just sniffles looking up at Izumi).

Izumi: (He begins to look surprised that this is working so well).

Kuro: (Looks surprised as well). It's working?

Kura: (Gets a big smile going on her toes to see Yami).

Yami: (Just stares at everyone looking at them curiously as he calms down and yawns).

Kuro: (Smiles and laughs as Yami grabs his finger). There you go little guy, about time you calmed down. Maybe now you'll let us get some sleep.

Izumi: (As he smiles and holds Yami). Yes... I think it's time to get some rest for now... Let's go kids.

Kuro: Yeah sounds good Kura, want me to read you a story before bed?

Kura: (Gets excited as she heads to her room). Yay story, I want to read it. (Remembers and runs back going on her toes to see Yami before leaving). Goodnight Yami, I'm glad you're all better. (She has a big smile then begins to drag Kuro away to her room). Come on story, story!

Kuro: Oh wait up, no need to push! (Pets Yami on the head before he is pulled away and smiles). Alright goodnight and I'll be back in a bit dad. (He leaves with Kura).

Yami: (Looks up at Izumi being tired now as he holds onto his finger and clings to him).

Izumi: (As he smiles and kisses Yami's head). Thank your mother for this type of moment and I know things will work out right? Yeah I think so. So come on Yami let's go rest now.

The seal on Yami seems to calm him down letting everyone finally sleep. Kuro is doing chores as Kura soon helps, the day seeming very calm with very little crying though Yami though he seems more tired than normal. It's not noticed until later that day that Yami seems a little ill.

Kuro: (Is checking on Yami as he is in his crib seeing that he seems a little unwell. He shouts to Izumi in the other room as Kura is making lunch). Hey dad does Yami look ok? Think he's getting a sick, do we have any of that cold medicine aunty Shizen made?

Yami: (Looks tired as he moves around a little seeming more weak in his movements though and a little cold).

Izumi: (As he comes into the room and feels Yami's forehead). Yeah... Your right. I think we have some in the cabinet over by his crib.

Kuro: Umm yeah sure, I can grab it here hold him for a second. (Gives Yami to Izumi as he goes to the cabinet to get the medicine).

Yami: (Looks up tiredly at Izumi as he looks like he is about to sleep as he holds his finger clinging to him).

Izumi: (He holds Yami close feeling the cold from his body). This is very strange.

Kuro: (Tosses Izumi the bottle of medicine once he finds it). Here it is, this should help right? I mean it helped Kura that one time she got sick too. (He comes over to get a closer look at Yami feeling his forehead feeling the same cold as well with a little worry).

Izumi: It should but I will stay to keep an eye on him.

Kuro: Alright I'll do that too later. I'll check on Kura see how she is doing with lunch and get some formula for him too. That should help. (Begins to head into the kitchen).

Yami: (Had fallen asleep in Izumi's hold, shivering a little being cold as he clings to Izumi).

Izumi: (He shakes his head as he tries to give Yami medicine). Please...Don't end up like your mom.

The day continues with Kuro not trying to make Kura worry too much as Yami sleeps most of the time thinking letting him rest would be best. When it is around time for bed everyone is heading to bed with Kuro tucking in Kura like normal and saying goodnight everyone ready to sleep. Kuro is the one to wake up in the middle of the night feeling something is wrong. He gets up to check on Yami. Izumi had fallen asleep a little after everyone else trying to get at least a little sleep in between thinking of his wife and in his dreams as well when he's woken up by loud shouting from his son Kuro.

Kuro: Yami wake up little guy come on... DAD GET IN HERE HELP! YAMI COME ON, WAKE UP!

Izumi: (He gets up quickly and runs over to Yami and Kuro and picks him and tries to figure out what's going on).

Yami: (Still is unresponsive as he is in Izumi's hold as well as he is very pale and cold as if his energy is nearly all gone).

Kuro: (It is clear he is very scared). WHAT DO WE DO! SHOULD I GET GRANDMA AND GRANDPA HERE! WHY WON'T HE WAKE UP!

Kura: (Rubs her eyes as she is in the doorway having heard yelling but still very tired). What's going on?

Izumi: No... It would be faster if we took him to them... We need to... Go... NOW!

Kuro: (Nods and takes Yami from Izumi as he concentrates closing his eyes for a second absorbing darkness into him. Opening his eyes which glow red with dark part being shadowy looking serious as he gives his energy to Izumi and Yami to give them more power). I'll be right behind you with Kura, GO!

Izumi: (He takes Yami instead). No you run, I'm going to hold Yami and give him my energy while we are running to at least try to stabilize him.

Kuro: (Nods and picks up a still confused and not fully awake Kura as he grabs some things they would need letting Izumi run with Yami as he rushes to catch up).

Yami: (Remains unresponsive in Izumi's arms looking very pale still).

Izumi: (In his mind his worry for Yami expands greatly since he doesn't want to waste the life that his wife brought out into the world in order for him to leave so soon. He hurries as fast as he can. They reach the house and he begins to knock as hard as they can, not caring about waking anyone up).

Shiro: (Hears the loud knock instantly being woken up as she sleeps in her and Nagi's room upstairs sitting up quickly and shaking Nagi to try and wake him up). Nagi wake up, did you hear that?

Nagi: (He wakes up but is still half asleep). What's... Going on Shiro? (As he rubs his eyes).

Shiro: (Hears another loud and frantic knock and she gets out of bed quickly grabbing a robe to put on to head down stairs). What's going on, it's the middle of the night.

Nagi: (He gets up as well hearing the noises). What is that? Sounds like people in a panic?

Shiro: (Nods looking more serious and alert, tossing Nagi his robe as she finishes getting hers on going downstairs to see what is going on). I'll meet you downstairs, it must be serious to come here this late at night.

Nagi: (He shakes his head yes as he starts to get ready to head down as well).

Shiro: (Heads down stairs quickly creating a light in her hand to see where she is going better. She goes to the front door hearing the frantic knocking again opening the door quickly seeing Izumi with baby Yami cradled in his arms looking panicked as she looks surprised). Izumi... What's wrong, did something happen?

Izumi: (He looks to be in a desperate panic). It's... Yami... He isn't breathing well... And feels very cold... I'm scared mom....

Shiro: (Let's Izumi in and takes a look at Yami seeing how pale he looks as she feels his forehead a light surrounding her hands feeling how cold he is with a more serious expression). Here lay him on the table for now. (Rushes using a bit of her light speed to clear the dinner table quickly as a temporary area to examine Yami).

Izumi: (He comes over to the table with fear in his eyes and puts Yami down on it).

Shiro: (Brightens the room and goes over to Yami feeling his forehead and stomach again with light glowing around her hands). He's cold, hypothermia?.... No not quite.... (Thinks and then pulls darkness from Nagi exchanging light for darkness around her hands as she concentrates). His energy is very low... When did this start? Are there any other things you noticed besides cold and weak?

Nagi: (As he is giving energy to Shiro he is doing his best to figure out what is wrong with Yami).

Izumi: (In his rushed mind set). Umm, umm I think he has been sleeping a lot more and seemed more weak in general.

Shiro: Alright now calm down at least. I won't let you lose him. It looks like his energy is depleted. I think maybe a jolt of dark energy should bring him back so one of you need to do that and quickly. He barely has any energy left. (Looks to Nagi motioning him to come closer seeing how pale and weak Yami is). Nagi help me with stabilizing him, I need more darkness.

Nagi: (He shakes his head yes as he helps Shiro as Izumi holds Yami hand and keeps giving him his own energy).

Shiro: (Continues to concentrate as she notices something is off with Yami's energy. Waving her hand she reveals the dark energy seal put on him but also noticing the energy inside him). He's not regenerating his own energy... Yhat's... Odd... Nagi undo the seal, I think that is what's causing this.

Nagi: (He is shocked but then begins to think about it himself and then starts to undo the seal knowing the answer as well now).

Shiro: (Keeps her hand on Yami's forehead as she concentrates looking to Izumi). Now Izumi I need you to give your energy to Yami in one big burst but just be careful not to do one to powerful. That should stabilize him more at least.

Izumi: Yes! (In the moment he puts his hand over Yami and where the seal used to be and begins to quickly give Yami energy).

Shiro: (Nods and continues holding Yami's head with her hands covered in dark energy trying to get him to breath regularly and increase his heart rate. It slowly seems to be working, Yami looking slightly less pale but still unresponsive).

Nagi: (He begins to get more worried about Yami and gives Shiro as much energy as he can while Izumi begins to tear up not seeing Yami look as well as he is hoping).

Shiro: (Nods to Nagi as a thank you not looking up as she focuses on Yami. Gathering more of Nagi's dark energy in her hands she places it on Yami's chest as she releases energy into Yami in quick bursts as if to quicken his heart rate which she does about 4 times before any result).

Yami: (Suddenly does a quick movement on his own as if startled and coughs).

Izumi: (He stops giving energy for a second as he gets a breather being relieved that Yami can still make it).

Shiro: (Gets a relieved smile as she takes a breath seeing the color return to Yami). He should be fine now but it will take longer to find a solution to his power. It's his only way of having energy... He cannot create his own though... Not being able to absorb darkness is what caused this.

Izumi: (He is silent for a moment as he picks up Yami). I am aware... I tried to find an easy answer with the seal... And that didn't work... I'm sorry but... I guess there will never be a solid answer.

Shiro: We will keep trying, don't give up. For now he should be fine... Don't give up, we will figure something out. (Gives Izumi a reassuring smile and a hug being careful of Yami in his arms who starts to move around a bit being a bit more alert and awake but still tired).

Izumi: It seems we have to leave now before he wakes up more... Thank you again... And I know you will.

Shiro: I understand. (Nods seeing Kuro and Kura outside peeking in and then looks upstairs by the rails seeing Tori standing up there watching them). Tori go to bed now, everything's fine.

Tori: (After watching everything he has a bad feeling going back up stairs as Izumi and his family leaves the house with him waving goodbye to Kuro and Kura).

It is a little later on with Yami still being very small as they try to keep him from taking energy especially when upset or crying. They realize that Yami cannot regain his own energy and that he needs to absorb it, Kuro having to keep Tori away so he is not weakened or worse.

Kuro: (Stops Tori before he comes in to visit with him looking serious). Tori... I know this is hard... But I can't let you in there with Yami in there... I know you want to hang out like before this... But we can't... Not now... I'm sorry... But for now... Its goodbye... I'm doing this because I don't want you to get hurt... Or worse... Please... Try and understand... I'm sorry for pushing you away.... (Looks down and away as crying is heard inside from Yami and a little darkness is taken from Tori being brought further away making it less of an impact to him).

Tori: (Looks down as he puts his hands in his pocket as his hair is a bit longer than before). Fine... I know... I understand... So be it... I guess I'll go train by myself then... See you Kuro....

Kuro: (Looks at Tori and then frowns looking down). Hey... I'm not trying to push you away as a friend... It's just that... If you go by Yami now... Or stay around here... Then I really lose a friend... I don't want that to happen... I'm sorry... I'm just trying to protect you... I'm sorry.

Tori: I know you aren't... It's just... I guess it's the price to protect everything... So be it.

Kuro: I guess so... Everything comes with a price... I know that... Just... Remember. (Lifts his arm in a fist towards Tori in a fist bump not needing to explain any further).

Tori: Yeah I know you silly. (Bumps fists with Kuro).

Kuro: Good now get going and become stronger. I know that we'll stay friends even if I don't see you as often... I know they will be alright... and I know one day Yami will be able to control it... Just not soon... He still is a baby after all... But until then it's up to me to keep them safe so see ya until everything is calmed down a little here... And then we can have a rematch again. (He grins and nods his farewell to Tori).

As Izumi, Kuro, Kura and Yami go back home things stay pretty normal with a few fun moments. Yami seems to cry less as he grows a little and he is able to find things he enjoys.

Kura: (It is another morning where she is cooking breakfast looking in her mom's cookbook to see if she is doing everything right).

Kuro: (Sits with Yami who is in his little booster seat taking care of him as he sets the table). Ok little Yami all set.

Yami: (Waves his arms around grabbing at the silverware and waving it in front of Kuro). No little!

Kuro: (Puts his hands up like he's caught with a grin). Hey no need to act like that.

Kura: (Has trouble pouring flour into a big bowl still being a bit short for the counter). Kuro I need help.

Kuro: (Looks at Kura and goes over to help her). Sure, no problem.

Kura: Thank you. (Takes over and tries to get onto the counter to mix better).

Kuro: Here. (Picks Kura up so she can sit on the counter). Want me to mix too?

Kura: No I can do the rest.

Yami: (As Kuro wasn't noticing he had climbed onto the kitchen table with a kitchen knife he picked up and waves it into the air). I win!

Kuro: (Turns around seeing Yami with a kitchen knife and looks scared for a second). Umm Yami... Put that down.

Yami: (Holds the knife protectively). No mine!

Kuro: (Get closer but makes sure he is careful as Kura watches and panics a little). Come on, just put it down. We can play with the wooden ones again.

Yami: (Waves the knife around like when playing with his wooden set). No this better!

Kuro: Come on that's for bigger people, I don't want you hurting yourself right!

Yami: (Refuses to let go). No, spare now! (Hands Kuro a fork as he looks determined).

Kuro: (Raises his eyebrow as he holds the fork). Not really fair here but still how about you use the fork.

Yami: (Looks ready to spar as he stands on the table). No mine!

Kuro: Oh fine only for a little bit and if I win I get the knife back. (Holds the fork out as if pretending to spar with Yami watching carefully so he doesn't get hurt).

Yami: (Waves the knife around as Kuro blocks moving all around the table).

Kuro: (Laughs and grins seeing Yami is having fun and laughing as he moves swiftly around the table pretending to spar). That the best you've got?

Yami: (Continues to laugh and spar with Kuro). No I win!

Kuro: Well you can try! (Continues to move around until he notices Izumi in the doorway once moving to the other side of the table. He pauses looking like he might be in trouble and gives a nervous laugh). ... Hey dad... What's up?

Izumi: (As he sits down next to Yami and takes the knife away from him he hands him a knife that looks real but is fake). If you're going to spar use this please. You don't want to hurt me or your sibling do you Yami?

Yami: (Looks at the new knife and waves it around). Fun!

Kuro: (Laughs and pats Yami's head as he sits). Well for a little guy you got some skills though.

Yami: No little!

Kuro: (Laughs more). I'm not sure about that.

Kura: (Goes over to Kuro grabbing his ear). Don't be a idiot, no fighting.

Kuro: Ow hey let go, just was having fun!

Kura: No still bad.

Kuro: Fine never again just let go!

Yami: (Laughs as he watches).

Kura: (Looks at Yami). you're in trouble too little Yami.

Yami: No little!

Izumi: (He begins to chuckle as he pets Yami's head). Yes, yes you're very strong Yami, just like your siblings but don't ever let it blind you alright?

Yami: (Looks a bit lost not knowing what Izumi means).

Kuro: (Laughs as well). Well maybe I can train him, just need to grow more.

Kura: (Brings food to the table looks at Yami). No getting hurt little Yami.

Yami: (Gets a grumpy look as he sits on the table). No little.

Kuro: If you're going to pout can you get off the table first.

Yami: (Continues to pout stubbornly on the table).

Kuro: Here little guy you want to be tall (Picks up Yami and puts him on his shoulder).

Yami: (Gets a amazed look being so high up).

Kuro: (Laughs seeing Yami's reaction). I guess it's fun being tall huh?

Kura: (Giggles as well watching Kuro and Yami).

Izumi: (He laughs and then takes Yami and does the same to make him go even higher up while trying to be careful not to hit the ceiling).

Yami: (His eyes widen more in amazement as he reaches for the ceiling).

Kuro: (laughs more as well as Kura as they get ready to eat enjoying the peaceful and good times they are having).

Time passes on with Yami growing slowly being a little 4 year old toddler but a little more grumpy than a normal child with a lot of fight in him . Around when Yami looks about 3 something changes in Izumi going out for long periods of time without Kuro and Kura knowing so before he leaves one day they confront him wanting to know what is wrong.

Kuro: (Is in the doorway in front of Izumi blocking him from leaving). Dad... Where have you been going... Come on you can tell us... What's been going on.

Kura: (Is in back of Izumi as she holds Yami with a worried look).

Izumi: (As he hides his face). I'm just doing some favors for a person that may heal... This sorrow within me... Sorry but I need to go... I'll have Nagi and Shiro come and make you guy's dinner... I'm sorry again... I love you all.

Kuro: (Stays in front of the doorway leaning on the frame). Look... Don't lose yourself in the process... I said I would take care of these two so don't worry about them... But just don't do something that crazy and dangerous... And don't push us away like you are now....

Kura: Please... I saw the books on your desk... Don't get mad at me for sneaking into your office... It's just.... (Looks down away as she starts to tear up). Don't go.

Yami: (Looks at Izumi not saying a word, just staring).

Izumi: I'm sorry but I need to do this... It's something I need to do... I will be back... And I'm not mad at all... And I know you will Kuro... I'm sorry I can't at the moment.

Kuro: I know... But what Kura found... Is that really worth it then... Is it what mom would've wanted... Just be careful... If you go too far... Then who knows how much you'll lose.... (Looks down as he frowns).

Yami: (Goes over to stand beside Izumi looking up at him).

Izumi: I'm not sure anymore... But it's given me hope... I'm sorry if I put you all at risk... If I may suggest you can go... But I don't know where... I'm sorry...I love you....

Kuro: Just understand... That if you do put these two at risk... I won't forgive you that easily... If not at all.

Yami: (In very broken up words since he's still very small). Let go... I reason... sad now... I took mama away... Just go.... My fault.... Go. (Turns and walks away to his room).

Kura: No... Yami wait! (She tries to stop him but Yami runs not wanting to be stopped as he takes energy from around him making it clear that he is upset).

Kuro: (Looks surprised then looks down still leaning in the doorway).

Izumi: (He goes to Yami still covered in his cloak that he was leaving in). Oh come on now... You can't talk like that... No one is blaming you... Yami.

Yami: (Just looks down and away from). I am... She died... having me... She shouldn't died... Should just not born... Everyone happier that way. (Moves away from Izumi). I wasn't worth it... Hurt people anyways. (Tries to run away again fists clenched in anger as he takes more darkness from around him).

Izumi: (Pulls Yami close as he hugs him tight). Well you were worth it to Kura and Kuro. Your everything to them... You're my son... I can't blame you for anything.... All your mother wanted was for this family to be happy. (He takes off the cloak). Your mother and I wouldn't be happy knowing you were gone. It would destroy us so no more blaming yourself.... (Tears form in Izumi's eyes as they fall down on to Yami's face).

Yami: (Looks at Izumi then away again). Just... Can't... Have to... Hate ability... No one can get near me... Kill people that way... I not worth it. (Breaks away from Izumi's hold and runs into his room slamming the door).

Kura: (Runs after Yami and tries to open the door). Yami... Come one let me in!

Kuro: (Walks past Izumi on the way to help Yami first stopping by Izumi who's still kneeled down where Yami was). He's been like this for a while now... Ever since you started disappearing and saw how sad you were... I've tried telling him but... You would've realized that if you were here but he keeps it to himself mostly... Just do whatever you're going to do... Just don't involve us. (Walks away without another word leaving Izumi by himself).

Izumi: I see.... (Stays where he is for a while and after some time of him sitting there he gets up and heads to living room throwing his cloak away). I shouldn't be doing this huh Hitomi... It's not making anyone happy at all.

As time goes on with some fun and some struggles with Yami's power being not able to go near other dark spirits they continue daily life and taking care of him. Izumi seems to be recovering from the pain at Yami's birth since the kids begin to see the life in his eyes again and becoming more playful with them. He won't let Kuro and Kura handle everything though he does appreciate the help they have given him, how they did not give up on him. After the funeral was over with Izumi at the time he wasn't in the right mindset for it but as of recently it has come into his mind since he feels he needs that comfort it being soon after a memorial for his wife bringing the grief back into his mind. On a night where the kids seemed to be exhausted so after they fall asleep he takes a cloak and starts to head out with a different goal in mind to make things better for his family as a whole. As it is the middle of the night Izumi takes a hooded cloak and looks like he is about to go somewhere not telling anyone. He has everything he needs as he is heading for the door when he notices a 3 year old little Yami in a bed time black onesie with overalls and holding a bright red blanket standing on the side watching him as he rubs his eyes.

Izumi: (He kneels down). Yami... Why are you awake? I thought you were sleeping in your bed with Kura and Kuro.

Yami: No sleep.... (As he is absorbing dark energy into him keeping him awake as he looks up at Izumi wondering where he is going). Where going? Go with?

Izumi: I'm going to meet up with a friend of mine to talk to him about some things and no you can't come with. I should be back in a hour or so go lay down with your brother and sister alright?

Yami: (Goes over to the door grabbing his little jacket on the side of it being stubborn). No go with dada.

Izumi: (As he smiles but sighs). No, no Yami... I promise to do something special for you tomorrow... Anything you want alright?

Yami: (Looks up at Izumi with an upset expression taking a bit more darkness from around him as he gives Izumi his red blanket and starts to head to his room). ... Come back.

Izumi: (He smiles and gives Yami a quick hug). I promise I will, don't have to worry about that, now goodnight Yami.

As a little time passes and Izumi spends a little more time at home there is a incident that involves Agni where Izumi disappears for a while. It is the same time just after Yami had given his father his little red blanket to return to him. Most do not know why for a long time until he appears again with a explosion of a seal backfiring but increasing his dark abilities drastically. He is going on a rampage as all highly skilled spirits go to the open area where Izumi is and try to push him away from civilizations as a all out war breaks out. The council members and Shiro and Nagi's children trying to fight or get through to Izumi but nothing is making a dent. One by one the Council members fall unable to stop it even with combined strength the last to fall being Shizen as she struggles to stand or do something being struck deeply as Nagi and Shiro are the last ones fighting against Izumi with all their power. Izumi's power starts to go wild as he absorbs more darkness, so much so that it could cause a mass explosion destroying everything and maybe even their world with so much energy in one spot. Nagi and Shiro realize this being beaten up from the fight but still standing giving it everything they have.

Shiro: (Looks at Nagi being out of breath as she leans on her sword a little). Nagi... You know what must be done... We won't be able to stop this if we don't... We have no choice.... (Looks at Izumi with sorrow in her eyes but nods seeing Izumi's pain). We need to stop this at any cost....

Nagi: (Is silent as he just stares at Izumi for a moment). I know... I wish we didn't need to do this... I'm sorry Hitomi, I hope you can forgive me....

Shiro: (Starts to glow brightly of her element holding out her hand to Nagi making a hand sign with her other hand on her chest). I'm sorry to... But there's no time to come up with another option... The best we can do is end it quickly for him... We have no other choice... It's what has to be done or all is lost... I'm sorry. (Looks at Nagi with sorrow but knows that she can't avoid this). Let's do this together... He is our son after all.

Izumi: (As he is fighting off the last of the spirits that are fighting against him he looks at his parents with a blind fury in his eyes in this dark monstrous form).

Nagi: Yeah... A parents got to put their kids in their place.... (He unsheathes his long sword as he makes a hand sigh as well).

Shiro: (A seal starts to form beneath both their feet as she mumbles a few words to create the seal). It is alright... The pain will not last much longer my son... It will be alright.

Shizen: (Struggles to lift herself from the gruond being severely hurt looking at Nagi and Shiro eyes widening realizing what they are doing). W... W-what are you doing Nagi... Shiro... No don't do this! There has to be another way, no! (Tears start to fall as she reaches out to both of them).

Nagi: (Looks back Shizen). Sometimes it is the only way... Tell Tori we are sorry we couldn't keep our promise to him and that we love him very much.... (Tears form in his eyes as he looks back at Izumi). To save your family... And everyone else... We must achieve a final act of balance... Ready Shiro?

Shizen: (Breaks down as tears fall helplessly). Please... I understand... I will look after your children best I can but it still hurts to much to say goodbye.

Shiro: I know Shizen you will do your best... I just wish that the peaceful times would have stayed a little longer.

Shizen: I wish so as well but these things can't be helped, I know it... Just know that I will do my best to help the balance come back to this world.

Shiro: I know you will do your best as well and our time for keeping balance is over. I realize that now. It is time for a new balance to come into this world... The seal is set Nagi, when you are ready there no turning back after the seal is activated. (The seals start to shine of black and white under their element as they are shrouded in their own elements).

Nagi: (He holds just as tight). I wish I could have taught him how to control his powers better... How to handle the other world... To show him more of what it feels like to have a family... That keeps their promises... I'm sorry Tori... I'm sorry everyone... But this will be our final act... Of love for you all....

Shiro: Yes... A final sacrifice to save everything we love and protect... But I think they will survive... And the peaceful times will come again as balance is restored... The seal is set... Let's end this. (The light covering all of her breaks away revealing white glowing full armor with a pure white cloak. Her hair flows freely and the style being of a mage and a knight. The outfit is form fitting to her body and with small waves of detail some engraved in black to look like yin and yang with swirls of designs surrounding it. With every movement she looks like she shines as she looks down feeling the power build up in her that she had not felt in a very long time, since before the new generations were made).

Nagi: (He releases his seal as well becoming fully covered in a dark cloak that reveals black armor with the cloak attached. His face isn't fully covered but the helmet has a small white swirl on it to go with yin and yang. His sword becomes something made of a pure essence for darkness that drops little droplets of his energy. When he moves around he moves like a shadow with his blade in hand to handle any attack effortlessly). So we will be the gate to that balance. We will be the ones to make sure they see a tomorrow. We will make sure that no matter what happens they are smiling so we will bring down this chaos no matter the cost!

Izumi: (He has just finished with the last of the spirits that tried to hold him off with all of his energy surrounding him like a wild animal. His eyes glow heavy red but no one can see his face. It is like his entire body is just one energy going berserk and consuming him).

Shiro: Now to protect this world... And let our son rest and be at peace. (Instantly after giving Nagi's hand one more tight squeeze she is gone in a flash of light not even being able to be seen. Only flashes of bright light are seen almost looking like it is from all directions towards Izumi. She then stops a few feet away from him setting a barrier around him containing the elements raging around him looking at her son and sorrow yet comforting expression). I am sorry my son... We will end this torment for you... It will be alright.

Nagi: (He follows up with Shiro with his attack moving as fast as he can leaving a trail of darkness behind him as he begins the seal to place on Izumi). May the after world embrace you with open arms!

Shiro: (Helps with the seal combining their elements to make the seal black and white as she looks at her son a tear falling as she looks at Izumi before placing it). And let Hitomi be there to calm you and bring you to peace... I'm sorry my son. (Makes a opening in the barrier petting Izumi's head a little but also to puts the seal on him both her and Nagi holding the seal as they hold their hands over it).

Nagi: Goodbye my son... I hope you have a good next life... We will be there with you like Hitomi... We love you son.... (He tears up heavily upon seeing the sight of Izumi and what they are about to do).

Shiro: (Has tears as well as they slowly bring the seal towards Izumi's chest against the energy rushing at them). Please forgive us... For not finding another way... I'm so sorry.... (Tears fall heavily as the seal is placed on Izumi's chest and it starts to activate spreading throughout his body in swirls of designs in black and white all leading to the seal as she struggles to speak over her emotions). The... Seal is... Set.

Izumi: (Starts to feel immense pain going through his entire body the energy surrounding him starts to go away as it begins to show his body under the energy).

Shiro: (Both her and Nagi's hand still stay on the seal the whole time as she lets down the barrier. Tears still fall as she pets Izumi's head trying to sooth the pain he's going through). It's alright my son, the pain will not last too long... It's alright.

Nagi: Everything is going too alright now Izumi... I'm sorry....

Izumi: (Begins to scream in pain from the seal).

Shiro: (Wants to take her hand from the seal but knows she cannot. The screams from her son making her cry not ever wanting to cause him pain like this and the scream causing her to breakdown a bit wanting to sooth the pain he is in so she holds Izumi close while keeping her hand on the seal). Shh it's alright... Everything will be alright in a moment... We love you so much... I'm so sorry for doing this to you... Please forgive us.

Nagi: (He does the same as he keeps the seal going). And forgive your silly dad as well... It's about done....

Izumi: (He falls to the ground having all of his energy forcefully drained out of him and now floating into the air)

Shiro (With the help of Nagi's darkness he shared with her she starts to scatter the energy best she can so it is not in one condensed place and spreads it as far as she possibly can with her magic. She stays with Nagi as the last of Izumi's energy is about to leave him and as well as his life). It's almost gone then... And my son... Please forgive us and... Be at peace. (As she is holding Izumi with Nagi she moves her hair away more so her face is fully shone and kisses his forehead as she is saying goodbye).

Izumi: It's fine... Mom... I'm sorry I forced you through this... Are my kids... Alright...? (He tears up).

Nagi: Yeah... They are fine... They weren't involved with this thankfully.... (Looks at Izumi as straight faced and strong as he can manage).

Izumi: I see... I'm happy that they are safe... I caused a lot of destruction didn't I... All for a dream that wasn't real... Hitomi was right... I try to hard sometimes....

Shiro: (Smiles at Izumi with tears still falling as she pets his head). It's alright Izumi... You didn't mean to... You were just blinded by grief... We understand... I just hope that your grief is put at ease from this and that you find peace and happiness in the next life you share with Hitomi... I am sure she waited for you... So go to her... And perhaps you can watch your kids grow from where every you go with her... They are strong and I know Kuro will watch out for his siblings with everything he has... He always has done that... He and Kura have always done that for Yami... And Yami though he cannot control his ability... I think once he does have at least a little he will be stronger then we could ever imagine... Because no matter what he gets back up... And never gives up... I hope you get to watch them grow from where ever you are going.

Izumi: Yeah... They are good kids... They all are... I just wish... I could have spent more time with them... They may hate me now... But who can blame them... I haven't been a good father to them... I did all I could... But I ended up just pushing them away... But they will all be strong... I know they will.... (His body begins to disappear from the energy leaving his body). ... Looks like my time is... Up, mom, dad... I'm going to miss our fights we had over food... I will miss my brothers and sister... But I will always miss you guys always loving me... So I know I may not say this enough... But I love you guys... Goodbye....

Nagi: (Can't talk straight as he is crying his eyes out trying to pull the pieces of energy back to Izumi). No... Not yet... Give us more... Time... Please... I want to send him off with a smile... Not like this... Not like this!

Shiro: (Is crying heavily as she is breaking down as well holding Izumi close in one last hug with him and Nagi). I'm sorry... But there's nothing we can do... We did everything we could... It's funny how we always ask for more time even if given it... But time moves on... And... That's something that cannot be changed... Our time will end a little later as well and a new balance will be set in place... Izumi... my son... Goodbye... And here to make this passing more peaceful on you. (Creates a small light seal on her finger and kisses Izumi's forehead as her last goodbye. She then places the small seal on his forehead that slowly makes Izumi sleepy and so it just feels like he is drifting off to sleep).

Izumi: ... Goodnight.... (Falls asleep he feels familiar warmth he hasn't felt in a long time feeling like a child fallinf asleep in the comfort of their mothers arms).

Shiro: (Izumi fades away in her and Nagi's arms but with a smile on his face looking peaceful as Shiro has tears falling heavily but with a slight smile). Goodnight... My son... Rest peacefully.

Nagi: And we may see you again... Well... I know we will because you are our son... And that won't ever change... Goodnight.

It is the end of Izumi's fight with Nagi and Shiro having done many things just to find the way to bring his family back together. Nagi and Shiro have said their farewells to him once he snaps out of it feeling like he can let go. That he can feel at peace as a gently and very familiar voice wakes him up. He opens his eyes to a blank room with his head resting on someone's lap. He knows this feeling well as the person pets his head comfortingly.

??????: Izumi... Sweety wake up... The pains over now... It's alright.

Izumi: Wait... I know that voice... H... Hitomi....

Hitomi: (Smiles down at Izumi in her lap as she places a hand on his cheek). Yes Izumi... I told you I would save you a place by my side... And I have watched over you and our children all this time. I felt like I couldn't move on from watching you here.

Izumi: (He opens his eyes to see what he hears is true). Hitomi... It is you... I'm so sorry... I couldn't be a good father... I risked it all... Just to save you... And I pushed everyone away....

Hitomi: (Looks down a little). I know... It's alright, I understood and saw the pain you were in... That man wouldn't have brought me back though... Maybe help Yami but not bring me back... And because of those pains in your mind it blinded you... It's not your fault... You were just valuable... And that man maybe took advantage of that... I just hope that our kids are strong enough without either of us to protect them... I worry for their safety... That world does not think well of you at all from what I have seen. (She holds out her hand and a screen on the wall shows their kids Kuro teaching Yami some dark abilities as Yami tries to spar and win against him. It is not working well for him as Kura knocks both of them over the head telling them to knock it off).

Izumi: True... And I know he did... I just was so scared and worried it got the better of me.

Hitomi: (Kisses Izumi's cheek getting him to sit up so they can sit together and resting her head on his shoulder as she looks up at him). Yes I understand... And don't worry now, here you will be at peace as we watch our kids grow. (Heard from in back of them as the people pass what looks like a hall in back of them and into another room).

Shiro: Good that you found her again and I'm glad you found peace at last!

Izumi: Well I'm happy to spend the time with you then and watch over them... I am glad I did too.

Hitomi: Great... It will be nice being able to talk with you rather than just seeing and watching over you though I still worry without either of us there. I won't be watching over the children alone at least... We can do that together.

Izumi: I wouldn't have it any other way... I love you Hitomi. (He pets her head).

Hitomi: (Giggles a little kissing Izumi). I love you too... You don't know how long I wanted to sit with you like this. I did sit with you a few times in that world... But you could see or feel me... You don't know how badly I wanted to hold and comfort you... You looked so sad... So broken... And I couldn't do anything. (Looks down as she starts to frown with a few tears forming).

Izumi: (He kisses Hitomi's cheek). It's alright... No need to cry now... I always felt like you were there but I thought I was crazy to believe that... But it gave me hope that your were still next to me... And that's all I needed to live on... Was you pushing me forward and being loved... So don't feel bad now... Alright?

Hitomi: I know... Its better now... And you were not crazy... I was watching you and the kids... But something does worry me that is happening to them. (Her hand waves over the screen again showing their kids in the crowd of angry people shouting and swearing at them about who their father is who is hated by most now at this point. With Kuro keeping Kura and Yami back protectively and Yami biting one who gets to close. Yami starts to take energy being angry making the crowd panic and back away most running and once they do they quickly walk home to avoid any more trouble). I'm worried Izumi.... (Looks at the screen of their 3 children the worry clear in her expression).

Izumi: (Can't bear to look at the screen knowing the things he has done and all of the aftermath for it). I am too... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry....

Hitomi: (Holds Izumi comfortingly). I know... You were in a bad place and you were approached when vulnerable, it's not your fault... I blame the man that came to you with that hope of change more than anything... But I still see them smile being together... It makes me feel a little better seeing that.

The screen shows the 3 in the bath Yami trying to fight Kuro again and trying to get out hating baths. Kura knocks them both over the head placing a barrier to keep Yami in as he shouts grumpily rubbing his head. They then get out soon after Yami's hair is clean and train a little more. Kuro helps Yami but he gets stuck in a shadow having to be fished out by him as Kura just laughs.

Hitomi: (Watches with a smile). See they have fun times too... I hope it stays that way... I know Kuro will do his best to keep them safe.

Izumi: I know that... But still I'm scared for them... I don't want things to end up being bad... I don't want that to happen to them... It's the last thing I wanted from this.

Hitomi: But all we can do is watch over them.... It's not much but it doesn't stop the worry. (They continue to watch the screen showing their kids together. They sit looking worried with some parts but smiling at others but one comes along mainly causing them panic as they only can watch).

It is early morning on the screen in the distance. Kuro and Kura first think it was sunrise but it was an hour or 2 before it so that wouldn't make sense. They watched from the window and noticed they are torches from a mob of angry looking people. All of them have a look of rage and hate.

Hitomi: (Covers her mouth seeing this). No... What's going on... No get out of there please... Please don't do this to them... Run... Please I don't want to see them here to... Not like this. (Starts to panic standing up looking at the screen in fear).

Izumi: (Is blankly looking at the screen feeling the guilt weigh over him). No... No... Get them out of there... People please... They are just children....

They do the first thing they think and that was to get out. Kura grabs Yami who was wondering what was happening while wiping the sleep from his eyes. Kuro leads the way downstairs. By then the rioting mob bust down the doors and throwing their torches to the house. Kuro fends off the raiders as they go out the back door. He follows behind but they are trapped in a dark forest surrounding them and raiders closing in.

Hitomi: (Looks down not able to watch much more. Her hands are close to her and holding tightly to each other as she begs for her kids to live as tears begin to fall). No... Please... Don't do this to them... Please....

The raiders are searching for them in the wood not seeing them yet but closing in. Kuro is thinking fast looking at the area they are trapped in as Kuro keeps Kura and Yami in back of him protectively.

Izumi: (Is holding Hitomi as they are watching the events unfold feeling guilt and fear for his children).

Hitomi: (Is shaking in Izumi's arms in fear).

Kuro hugs Kura and Yami and tells them to hide in a mound of grass covered in shadows. Kura could see a few tears start to fall down his face... But Kuro never cries... He always puts up a grin to look strong for them. Kura tells him to hide with them but he says he wouldn't fit and this was the only way. He hugs Kura and Yami one last time and then pushes them in the mound of grass sealing them in a barrier. Kura and Yami cry out no and try to get to Kuro who gives them a smile yet tears fall then he turned to the raiders arriving as he picks up his broad sword.

Hitomi: (Her voice is shaking as she sees what Kuro is doing as tears fall heavily). Kuro... what are you doing... No go with them... What are you doing... Please... No....

Izumi: Kuro... I always knew you wanted to protect them... But it's not time for you... Please don't... It won't be good for Kura and Yami... Don't leave them just yet.

Kura after useless attempts to break the barrier she does all she can do and covers Yami's eyes so he wouldn't have to watch. Kuro puts up a great fight taking many raiders out but in the end there were too many of them. Slowly he gets many fatal injuries fighting even with so many wounds that would usually kill someone from so much damage. He continues fighting taking darkness just to do so. Eventually the wounds start to take their toll and... He slowly falls to his knees and then onto the ground giving Kura and Yami a small smile like saying it's ok as he falls.

Hitomi: (Hides her face looking away as tears fall even more not able to bare watching as her body shakes unable to say anything).

Izumi: (Can't look either as he is seeing his first son die to protect his siblings. He can't bear the sight as he hides Hitomi face into his chest).

Kuro's energy fades and the raiders leave once they believe he has disappeared to look for Kura and Yami who still cry in the shadows even after the barrier has faded only seeing a outlining faint shadow of Kuro that stays behind.

Hitomi: (As Kuro is dying she still cries into Izumi's chest breaking down heavily as the room changes a little. A bed appears in the big room a few feet from Izumi and Hitomi as a shadowy figure starts to form laying on it like it is sleeping. The shadowy specks of darkness are coming from up above into the shadowy figure on the bed the same kind of specks of shadow energy that came out of Kuro as he was being struck and was starting to fade).

Izumi: (He looks at the shadow energy being collected onto the bed he feels sad yet also happy though he isn't sure why there is such a mix of emotions)

Kuro: (The figure on the bed forms more into a young man and looks more and more like Kuro with each second. He sleeps peacefully still a slight breeze going through as he is not quite fully visible).

Hitomi: (Is still crying into Izumi's chest seeing Kuro there making her crying more wishing she were not seeing him here. She still is shaking from what she saw not able to go to Kuro who sleeps still just yet, not able to stand with her body weak from the emotions).

Izumi: (He keeps looking at the figure not wanting it to be Kuro but he knows that this would happen as he breaks down as well).

Kuro: (Sleeps peacefully for a little bit after he is nearly visible then begins to twitch and move a little like he is about to wake. He slowly opens his eyes staring at the blank ceiling with his mind still a little out of it and in a daze to comprehend where he is and what happened fully). Wha... where?

Hitomi: (Looks at Kuro as he starts to wake up with tears still in her eyes not able to talk well while still shaking). It's true... He's waking up... My son... Kuro... He's.... (Is unable to finish what she says about Kuro).

Izumi: (He holds Hitomi as he looks at Kuro with worry and sadness in his eyes).

Kuro: (Grabs his head as he sits up a little and tries to shake off the daze he is in). Uh... Wait the pain... It's gone... What pain... What happened, I remember.... (He thinks as he tries to remember and his eyes widen as he covers his eyes falling back on the bed as he frowns looking up at the ceiling). I see... I hope they made it out... I hope they can forgive me for not being with them anymore... I hope that they live on for me... Kura and Yami... I love you both... Please take care... Please... Do that for me....

Hitomi: (Looks at Kuro while being in Izumi's arms still but cannot find words to speak yet as tears continue to fall).

Izumi: (Is silent as he looks at Kuro and cannot stop the train of thoughts and rushing emotions that are running through his head).

Kuro: (Sits up wanting to know where he had ended up looking around and seeing Izumi and Hitomi stopping for a moment in shock to process it as he whispers). ... Dad? ... Mom?

Hitomi: (Says in between tears trying to wipe them away). Kuro....

Izumi: Hello... Kuro.... (Wipes his own tears as well).

Kuro: Wha-... What's going on...? (Still is in shock more from seeing his mother who's been gone for longer and doesn't really know how to respond to seeing his dad as he sits up more to sit straight on the bed). Why are you guys here and mom... I missed you.

Hitomi: (Goes closer to Kuro and smiles). I missed you too... But I wish you were back with Kura and Yami... I wish.... (Is unable to finish her sentence with a sorrowful expression).

Kuro: I see... So I really am dead... Strange... Don't feel completely gone... At least I did it to protect them... I did everything I could... I'm sorry I couldn't do more. (Looks down at his hands with a frown as he thinks about Kura and Yami and hoping that they are alright. He also questions why his body still seems a bit shadowy when his parents are fully visible but he shakes it off with more important things in his mind).

Izumi: (Goes by Kuro as he sits by him). I know you did... I'm sorry for failing as your father... I wish I could have been there as well... But all I could do was watch... I'm sorry.

Hitomi: (Sits on the other side of Kuro hugging him).

Kuro: (Shrugs and then hits Izumi on the back). Ehh don't worry about it... I guess you would have a good reason for going... You said you would stay and you don't really break promises like that so I guess something happened... Well I guess you being here means you died too then so that's probably why... Heard a lot of bad things about you though.... (Looks down).

Izumi: (Tears from breaking down all over again fall again while hugging Kuro). That still isn't right though... I just wanted everyone to be happy so I tried... Keeping my promise... But all I did was cause s huge mess that got everyone involved... To the point they killed you for being my son... I can't forgive myself.

Kuro: I know... Honestly I wouldn't either but that can't be changed now I guess... And even though all that happened... I don't regret my choice... I couldn't fit and hide with them and besides they would think they ran and I stayed to fend them off... Only thing I could do to keep them safe... But I took a bunch of those guys out with me... I trained all this time to protect them... And that's just what I died doing... It's strange I don't feel like I'm all here though... Weird... I don't regret doing that... And at least they can go to Nagi and Shiro for help I would think.

Hitomi: (Looks down). I see... You don't know then....

Kuro: (Gives a confused look). Don't know what?

Izumi: (He looks down as well). Shiro and Nagi... Aren't alive anymore... I'm sorry.

Kuro: (Looks down with them). I see... Then they have nowhere to go... Not that I can think of... War makes a mess out of things... But I know they will make it through... I know it... They just got to hang in there... And live on and be happy for me... That's all I want... Please...

Hitomi: (Hugs Kuro). I think they will make it through though I see they are going through hard times. (Looks at the screen on the wall of Kura and Yami on the street in an ally eating some food they had to steal as Kura has an arm around Yami comforting him, both looking sad).

Kuro: I see. (Looks down not liking seeing Kura and Yami so lost). I'm sorry I left them like that... I wish there was another way... But I can't leave them like that! I can't move on just yet! (His words are almost yelled at the screen determinedly to get back being too stubborn to stay like this. The shadowy form of his body grows making him fade from them slightly but he is not in the mood to notice).

Hitomi: (She lets out a small surprised breath but other then that hugs Kuro to comfort him). Neither could I.

Izumi: I would hope Tori could find them... But it looks like he is having his own problems at the moment... But I'm sure they will make it through this....

Kuro: (Looks at another wall that shows Tori). Yeah... I guess everyone is struggling now... He's back on the street with his family gone... I'm sorry Tori... I'm sorry....

The screen then shows Tori out of his home as well in another ally in the main city looking down as rain starts to fall. He wears a cloak to hide his hair some being not very kind at this time to those who are different having a lack of understanding creating a fear. Tori having just heard rumors recently of Nagi and Shiro's passing while fighting Izumi is why he decided to leave and now not being under their protection any more he tries to stay quietly away from others not wanting to cause trouble or bother anyone.

Tori: (He is just sitting there quietly as the rain falls down upon him. He could have stayed in the home with the other kids of Nagi and Shiro but he didn't want to be a bother to them. He left the house for a little bit to clear his head but he cannot help but have this huge amount of grief that is falling around him). Why... I did so much to protect my life at their home... But they had to do what was right... Still... They could have at least said goodbye to me... Tell me the last things they wanted me to hear... I don't care about the promise... I just want... Closer. (He then overhears a conversation between people walking past him on the street).

????: Hey what's up, any news?

???????: Just that raiders and bounty hunters found Izumi's home with his kids.

????: That's good to hear then. Did they catch or kill them, can't have them taking after their father.

???????: Nah just the older son. I think the other two got away.

????: Well at least they got one, the sooner their found the better.

??????: Yeah but I heard the oldest boy put up one hell of a fight.

????: Yeah hope they get the other two though. I heard the younger brother can take darkness so quickly it kills a dark spirit in no time.

??????: Yeah I'm not going to handle that demon, I'll leave that to someone else. (The two walk away from Tori no longer able to be heard).

Tori: (Tears run down his face with his head kept down). Kuro... Kuro... Huh... You always did say you wanted to protect... Well I guess you did it... But damn it... I needed you now... I guess I should keep up the duty... To protect both of our families.

Kuro: (Tears up slightly watch walking towards the screen until he fads through it being on the street Tori is on but no one not even Tori seeing him standing in front of his best friend). I'm sorry to... But I did what I had to... And I hope things work out... I'm sorry. (Lifts his fist towards Tori there silent promise they always did).

Tori: Yeah... I'll keep your promise... I'll protect everyone that matters to us... It was our dream... Wasn't it Kuro? (He looks up at Kuro seeing the shadowy angel silhouette of him slightly).

Kuro: (Looks at the wing but is more surprised that he could contact Tori. He also has a feeling of being more asleep than dead even if he just looks like a shadowy figure to him he smiles and keeps his fist out to fist bump). Thank you....

Tori: (Holds out his fist and fist bumps Kuro but it does not connect). Time to keep my own promises now... Right everyone?

Kuro: (Nods and fades away once Tori holds his fist out as well).

The whole thing seems to happen again as Tori is sitting with Kura and Yami and everyone else this current day out in the field. They are finishing stories of the past as a shadowy figure only Tori can see comes in front him with red glowing eyes that hold out his fist up towards him once again).

Tori: (Looks at the figure and holds his fist as well feeling a similar presence standing before him).

Kuro: (The fist connects this time and Kuro nods and grins towards Tori with him only seeing the nod though).

Tori: Told you I would keep it... Kuro... I'll see you again... Later.... (He begins to tear up as he holds his fist out).

Kuro: Thank you. (Nods again and then fades away with Tori able to see Kuro fully for a second having a grin and tears as well. Once he is gone it turns out he was facing Yami while doing this).

Yami: (Gives Tori a questioning look to why he has his fist out towards him being confused thinking he misheard his older brothers name). Dude what was that? What are you doing?

Tori: (Does a small chuckle). Oh nothing, nothing... Come on, let's head back to the house to get lunch ready... It's always a good time for food.

Yami: (Shrugs it off). Yeah food sound good. let's go. (As most get ready to go he sees Tori's fist out still and reaches his fist out to connect with Tori's not really knowing why). There... I guess.

Tori: (He laughs a little bit). Yeah... Don't worry about it... It's just a promise I made with someone a long time ago.

Yami: Ok, weird my brother used to do that sometimes... Oh well, come on let's get some food already and then I'm training. I need to get stronger if I'm going to win against you and those other times were a tie got it? (He grins and runs to catch up with everyone then walks with Kura who's next to Kairi as they go to eat).

Tori: Yeah... Kuro... You see... I'm doing everything I can... I won't break this new home I have... Because we were best friends weren't we...? The only one who understood my resolve... But now I have many more things to protect so I won't stop doing everything I can... I will reach the stars like I dreamed of doing but with everyone by my side.

As everyone is heading in to eat Jennifer is in a office study room looking over letters and paperwork she has on her desk. She had not noticed a good amount of the wolves had come in through the door outside and are lying around her and the room being too focused on her work.

Chazz: (He comes in to give Jennifer her lunch since she went without breakfast this morning to catch up on paper work). Madam... I have lunch for you. (He says while knocking on her open door and having to pause seeing so many wolves gathered in the room).

Jennifer: (Breaks out of her concentration enough to say). Come in. (While still looking at her paperwork as she starts to read another letter for any news she had missed).

Chazz: (He sighs stepping carefully around the wolves). How is everything going madam, anything new we should be aware of?

Jennifer: (Looks up at Chazz and smiles). It is fine but yes one thing... This letter... It is from a few days ago saying that my mother will be visiting her estate here with head butler Rowen escorting her. I am almost done I just need to find out when this is happening. (She looks through the letter more). It's been so long since they visited but it looks like my father is still too focused on family affairs so he will not be joining.

Chazz: Ahh lady Cordelia is coming back is she... Hmm should I prepare something special for her since she does like sweets as much as you and Kairi do... Hmm let me see what I can do.

Jennifer: I suppose but I wonder if there is business she has near here. It is a little early to come in for Kairi's birthday if she is arriving tomorrow.... (Her words trail off as she looks at the end of the letter with her eyes widening as she pauses in shock as she says). T-Tomorrow!

Chazz: (It takes him a second to connect the dots looking at the paper with Jennifer). Oh that is... Tomorrow.

Jennifer: (Is still trying to process it looking frozen as she stares at the paper). T... tomorrow....

Chazz: (Has nervous words blurt of his mouth quickly). I'm... Going to go tell... The rest of the staff.

Jennifer: Right.... (She stands dusting herself off a little taking a breath before giving a panicked look as she bolts out of the door). Excuse me! I need to go prepare!

Chazz: (Sighs). As do I now don't I?

Jennifer and Chazz rush around to prepare for company, Jennifer going to Kairi's room to explain first and Chazz going to the kitchen as servants rush around with him. At one point Yami is kicked out of the room so he just wonders the hall after training with boredom. He sees Chazz, Hiki and Tori rush the opposite way of the hall from Kairi's room.

Yami: Hey what you guys up to? Everyone's rushing around here like it's the end of the world or something.

Tori: Jennifer's mother and the head butler are coming tomorrow for Kairi's birthday so everyone is kind of in a rush.

Yami: Oh yeah that's in a week or something I guess. I still don't see the big deal. Why does everyone have to rush around? Are they important or something? (He shrugs). And everyone keeps telling me to hide, don't get why.

Tori: (Is the only one behind from the group of three). Well they are very important to everyone here since they are in charge of us. Everyone just wants to make sure everything is in order when they come over... And they want you to hide so you aren't careless around them since they don't know about Kairi having powers so I'm guessing they want to keep it a secret.

Yami: Ok I guess still don't get all of this but sure. They kicked me out of Kairi's room so I can't really go back, something about her not feeling good and a little after that they just kicked me out saying girls only. Don't get why though. (Shrugs).

Tori: I can think of why they did.... (He thinks to himself for a little bitas well as showing concern for Kairi hearing she is not feeling well). Well if you want someplace to hang out my master's room should be good since we already cleaned it up plus no one should be going in there.

Yami: Alright and maybe I'll do some training in the woods again, see ya. (He waves and then walks past Tori casually with hands in his pockets).

Tori: Yes, yes when you want me to train with you just let me know.

Yami: (Grins back at Tori). This time I'll win if that's a challenge!

Tori: Whatever you say Yami... See you around and make sure to avoid people. (He waves his hand as he leaves).

Yami: Sure, see ya. (Leaves as well).

Chores are being done as Chazz realizes Jennifer is still in Kairi's room thinking she would be out by now. He goes to check on her and Kairi with Hiki by his side.

Chazz: (Comes to the door to knock alongside Hiki). Mis Jennifer is everything alright with Kairi?

Jennifer: (After a moment opens the door but not too much with her and Shizen blocking them). Yes everything is fine. Kairi is just not feeling well is all.

Shizen: I gave her some herbal tea to help. She should be fine by tomorrow morning.

Kura: (Stays with Kairi to help her as both Jennifer and Shizen answer the door).

Chazz: Are you sure? Do you need me to bring anything?

Jennifer: No not at all, it is normal that she is starting to go through this.

Shizen: Yes so do not worry though sorry for not letting you in. (Looks at Hiki so she gets the hint). It is normal for woman to go through this so let me handle this.

Hiki: (Gets what is going on immediately). Ohh... Yeah master if it makes you feel better but I will check on her alright? Go on master and make sure everything else is fine with the staff. (She says with a smile stepping in front of him).

Chazz: But I should-.

Hiki: Just get going master, I can handle this alright? Do you not trust me?

Chazz: No, no it isn't that but... Alright if you are sure. (He starts to leave knowing he can not win).

Hiki: (Waves goodbye as she heads into the room). Yes I can help with this!

Hiki goes in to help Kairi as well and help explain somethings Kairi is a little clueless and confused about. She drinks her tea with herbs and raspberries in it to make her feel better as the staff rush around until nightfall. Some still stay up afterwards to prepare the whole mansion being in a rush for the company coming in the next late morning. They want everything to be perfect and with everyone on their best behavior for being watched by the head butler who is in charge of them as well as the matriarch of the family. Most are quite panicky as they rush around the rest of the day.