As we walked...searching for the white-cloaked nobody...I watched Xait very carefully. Finally...I couldn't keep quiet any longer. Getting right up next to his ear, I whispered, "I know it's none of my business but I can tell you're hiding something. You do have an attachment to that white-hooded nobody, don't you?"
He stayed silent...which annoyed me. But I kept my cool. Xena made an analysis of the situation...and I just knew I was getting bored...real fast. I yawned as a voice suddenly echoed around us.
"No, you aren't alone...young ones..." It spoke. My hand moved to the hilt of my blade instantly.
"Show yourself." Xait growled. As I thought...he'd said that with a tone of familiarity.
"I take it you wanted to play a little game after you eliminated our lessers with no reason...." It spoke once more laughing. A portal formed...and he stepped through. A child no more than ten. "But don't worry, I can get some more."
Several portals formed around us...yet the opposing member kept his eyes on Xait. He smiled and said, "It's nice to see you again, little puppy." Xait was frozen in place...rage consuming him. Before he could take any rash, or stupid actions...I took a step forward.
"Look you!" I addressed the child. "You have a lot of nerve coming here alone!"
He looked at me. As though I were the child. With a quick and fluid moment...he sent a dagger flying for my face. I caught it with two fingers, the point less than a centimeter from my face. "Children should only speak when spoken to." He warned.
"Preach that to me when you look your age." I retaliated. Casting the dagger just next to his foot. He hadn't moved...he knew I'd miss on purpose. I drew out my Buster Sword. "You came looking for blood right? Well let's get to it already. You're beginning to bore me. Eliminate them all...we already have what we came for. We don't need any more." I ordered the others, they jumped straight into combat...all except Xait.
The boy smiled. "Maybe I should teach BOTH of you your place." He murmured.
I raised an eyebrow. As though he could do anything to me. "I already told you...you're boring me..."
He charged me, I blocked the dagger he was wielding with ease...it was pathetic. Such a small weapon against my Buster Sword...He jumped back and prepared to rush me again. I swung simultaneously...but suddenly we were both blocked. A darkness had appeared...my Sword clanged on metal...and the boy's dagger fell to the ground. Domix was standing between us.
Angrily, he looked at the boy and kicked him in the stomach. He hadn't saw this coming and flew a few feet back. It didn't phase him for long...he stood up immediately...it had only angered him. "MAXX!" Domix yelled. "I told you Ximh was MY prey!"
"It's not my fault you take forever. I don't have time to wait for all you children...what were you doing? Your hair?" Maxx scoffed.
"Listening to the Leader's orders!" Domix answered. "Unlike you."
"Chh." Maxx scoffed. "I don't care what you do with that insolent brat...the one I want is Xait."
"Then you can have him. Just leave this one to me..." Domix stated firmly.
"Are the two of you through...you're annoying." I finally asked. Domix faced me as Maxx took off after Xait. They'd launched into battle almost immediately. "I suppose I should thank you for the pain you put me through." I began.
Domix smiled. "I see. So it worked then. You now know everything. Good...then I don't have to hold back anymore."
"I don't know what your planning...or why you've allowed me to regain ALL of my powers. It was foolish of you Domix. At least...if you truly intended to kill me." I condemned him. "You don't want me dead...isn't that the truth?"
He looked nervous, like he didn't want anyone to hear it said. "I WILL kill you brother." Yet...there was no hint of honesty in that threat. "And they'll WATCH me do it..."
He was being watched...I got it. "Let's see you prove it then." I commented attacking him. More and more lesser nobodies appeared. I knew the others were probably getting overwhelmed by them...but I had to keep Domix at bay. It went on for what seemed a long while. Domix really wasn't holding back...he was fighting me seriously...we were causing a good deal of property damage as a result.
Amaterasux screamed...she was surrounded by lesser nobodies...they weren't giving her any room to use her Zanbatou. I sighed and sent bolts flying towards her...but they never reached her. Domix had blocked them with a wall of ice.
"They're not your responsibility. I am your opponent." He smirked.
I was getting worried. Amaterasux! Suddenly a bright light enveloped everything. Nearly all of the lesser nobodies disappeared. Nyx and Xemmsur came running up to us. Maxx had jumped back...and Domix cleared his eyes from the shock.
"Amaterasux...are you alright?" Nyx asked walking up to the girl. I sighed. So they'd sensed us in battle and come to our aid. Fools...they had their own mission...but....I was actually glad.
Suddenly I noticed someone from the far corner of our battlefield. Had they been standing there the ENTIRE time?! I thought loudly. He appeared next to Domix. Seeing within his hood...it was the man RaXi had recognized! He whispered something in Domix's ear.
"What? Not here?!" Domix mumbled. "Fine. I agree...but damn it Verex..." He then looked at me. "Looks like I'll have to cut this match of ours short brother." They both turned and started walking off.
Nyx came up to where I was standing. "Who are you?!" She shouted at the hooded man. "Just what are you all planning?!"
I shook my head...as if they'd reveal such information. Yet the hooded man stopped in his tracks. Turning his head to the side, he directed his words at her.
"You would do well to worry about your own affairs." He stated. "We're just pawns...same as you...if you really want information, ask your leader." He finished.
"MAXX!" Domix shouted. "Pull back now! Or I'll make sure the Leader sends you to Oblivion!"
Apparently the boy was loyal to someone. The three of them portaled away...leaving nothing behind. And now...our mission was through. We'd probably be able to return to the castle now...unless Nyx wanted some assistance with their mission. In that case, we could split our group...some to return the canister...and the rest to aid Nyx. But that was her call...I was sure she'd want to find out what happened with us. So I stood there quietly...waiting....
Ximh
