The Gravekeeper

[paladinchambers]

Gon scowled and was furious. None have been able to best him, non since Empress Zeal and Euu themselves. He was hurt badly but he was even more disturbed by the great show of power coming from Flur. Could peole really have that much power here? If that was so and they were againest him, it could be the end of him. "If only I had the powers of my mother" said Gon as he morphed back into Ash. The injuries worsened in his weaker form but at least at this stage, he could heal them. But he would still be very sore and hurting. For right now, it would be better for him to avoid Zaku's challange. "I wonder if Rukia is done with her business. Ash searched for her mental signal and found it in Noma still. *Rukia, are you not finished yet?* asked Ash mentally as he continued to heal his body. *About time. The queen showed up, Alice or something like that. Damn bitch is so annoying. But I couldn't do anything* responded Rukia. *Alice you say? Don't worry I'll bere there in a flash. I'll pick you up* With that Ash concentrated and teleported to right where Rukia was being held. The guards immediatley saw his presence. "You..." one of them responded as she fell back. She recognized Ash and saw what he was capable of. Ash went toward Rukia's cell and chanted a spell that unlocked the lock. "Wait!! the queen odered Rukia to be under arrest until her trial. I'm not letting her go!" The amazon tried to stab Danny with her dagger, but her body froze in the middle of the attack. She gasped in shock. "Please, don't hurt her!!" pleaded the other guard. "We don't want to hurt anyone. Can't you guys see?" added in Rukia as she walked out. "Look. You have all been under serious attacks. The village is in ruins and I see that many of our people are worrying about the lack of fresh water and food. Ash here can give us all of that and help us so that this never happens. He's not even asking for your alliangance. He only wants us to be strong. He only wants to remove your king and that's it. We can have anything and everything we want and need. All we need to do is let him accomplish his goal." Alice walked in that second, apparently intending to finish Rukia's interrogation. She was very disturbed by Ash's presence. "What the *(@# do you want?" said Alice. "I just came to pick up Rukia." "Haven't you ruined my life already, you soulless monster!" "Look, I'm sorry for what I had to say about your husband. You know its the truth. Why are you upsest over the truth?" "You said you wanted Rukia. Fine, take her. But if you dare step into my bounderies again, me and my people will attack. And we don't give a damn if you destroy us or not." "Very well then, let us go Rukia. I need rest. Rukia walked out looking back at the nervious amazon guards and then looking at Alice. "You would have been a great amazon. Maybe we can become friends somehow" she responded to Alice. She then carresed her face and smiled. Rukia held Ash's arm and both walked out. After a flash, they were gone. *By the way, tell your daughter I said hi. I haven't seen her around lately. I hope to be spending more time with her* said the voice of Ash in Alice's head. Alice gritted her teeth and held her hand to her chest. The speed of it's beat was the only evidence of her fear.

[paladinchambers]

Meanwhile...
Lindsay held all the broken peices of the weapons close to her and she was weeping loudly. Eatos held her close and also shed tears. "I feel somewhat emptier" said Lindsay sadly. "We will avenge" said Eatos, "Mark my words. that monster doesn't stand a chance as so long you do not lose your fighting spirit. Nepethys and I will fight to the every end." At that moment, the remaining weapons came out. Guardian Graal, kay'est, and Elma came into being. "Mistress Dobson, I have failed you" said Guardian Gnarl while on his knees. "Don't fret, we'll exterminate him next time. Next time, we'll fight smart." "yes, that's more like it" said Eatos as she affectionatley took Lindsay in her arms. She gave a kiss to Lindsay and melted back into her. Once again her wings reappeared. Nepthys too appeared. "Lindsay, perhaps we should be returning back to Noma. I'm sure the others are worried about us. Besides, that monstser might have returned to the village. Eatos and I can take him since he is hurt." "You are right. Zaku, you mind?" Zaku didn't answer for a moment. He was temporarily distracted by the girl on girl action of Eatos and Lindsay. "Uh yeah, right. Let's get going." he stammered.

[Paul Grimm]

Zaku walks up to one of the walls. He closes his eyes for a moment and then moves his hands as though he was ripping cloth. Briliant light spilled into the area and suddenly The whole group was standing in the graveyard. Zaku turns to Lindsay.
"Im heading off to flur with hibryd. I think it would be best if you stuck around here to help keep order."
A portal appears under Zaku and he dissappears.

[randomguy]

From the city a cry goes up. Lindsay hears it clearly.
"THIEF!"