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The man stood strong again, not faultered at all it would seem by the attack. "He wouldn't follow orders, therefore he was of no use." he said simply. "Kade would follow orders, but I need all the power I can posses, and his jewel was being wasted on him. They both got what they deserved." he said coldly.

"Oh?" the man looked to face Kumi. "Sedric defied my orders and Kade could not punish him for it when I told him to. They both were made for one purpose, and both of them failed at that very purpose. Now They've gotten exactly what they should get in return. Their jewels will be used for the final plot of world conquest."

Serene appeared in the castle doorway and was horrorstruck when she saw Sedric, and Kade for that matter, lifeless on the floor. She ran to the group and her eyes narrowed at the man.
"Who's the wannabe phantom and why isn't Sedric or Kade breathing?" She asked, completely on her toes, ready to lash out at the cloaked man any minute.
She then turned to the man, "If they are dead, you will pay...I WILL kill you...don't underestimate me."

The man looked back at Kumi again and saw Serene enter. "So many pathetic people shouting orders and questions. I really will never see why you care for these...mistakes." he said, referring to Sedric, Kade and Lea. "I am different. You see...I am the one who started all of this that you see before you. I am the reason the creators were started, I am the reason the tournament was born, and I am the reason Akuji has an eye that can take the souls of humans..." he grinned. "Infact, once he gets here, I have a surprise for him. Make sure he arrives on time so I can give it to him personally will you?" he began to walk off.

Snow looked over at kumi and said "Dont cry here. Just hearing you cry would give him a fealing of victory over you forever." she said befor she looked at Kade and Sedrics lifeless bodies a look of saddnes came to her eyes befor she glared back at the man "I refuse to let you take Akuji too. I was ready to kill you the second i saw Kade but i knew Sedric wanted to kill you himself. When you pulled out Sedric stone i was ready to tear you to shreads and set you on fire but neather of them are completely gone. They will live on in our memories and that is something you will never be able to get rid of. I will not let you get Akuji too. Ive seen enough death for seven life times and i never want to see a friend die again" she said stirnly

"Of course their memories will live on. They still know about each and everyone one of you." the man said. "As a matter of fact they can hear you right now." he took Kade and Sedric's jewels out of his pocket. "These contain their souls, minds, and memories. Of course...as soon as I use them for their power...all of that will fade away. I'd tell you that you could stop me and bring them back, but that would be a lie, because I know that even if you tried, you'd only die. How I pity all of you." he laughed.
Akuji stood up with determination in his eyes. "I'm going." he said to Aya as he started to walk forward. "I can't let them face the creators alone."

The man quickly placed the jewels back into the pouch, closing it with a special seal only he could break. "I'll enjoy this. Let's see if you can make it interesting." he grinned. "I'll let you throw the first attack, make it count."
Akuji turned back to face her, with a very serious face. "I had a feeling too." he said. "I might not come back, I know that but...I'LL MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE ELSE DOES!" he said loudly. He smiled at her quickly, giving a thumbs up, then began to run after the others.

Akuji ran the fastest he'd ran in his life, looking like a blur by the birds and other animals that watched. He looked ahead. I hope I can help them...
The man smiled. "Looks like Akuji's finally decided to make an appearence. He'll be here any minute now." he lifted the shadows surrounding him like they were nothing, then stepped over towards Kumi and the others.