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"But I always watch where I am goi-" at that Moment, Madison fell to the ground. She should up slightly and looked behind her to see what exactly she had tripped on no. There, a rock sat by her feet which she could have sworn wasn't there before.

"...Oh..." She sighed lightly, and stood to her feet and began to brush the dirt of the front of her skirt and shirt. She soon moved to brush off her coat. Quickly, she countinued to walk making sure that every step was not a dangerous one.

Ryugi has never killed someone intentionally. His heart, and his soul, are as pure as freshly fallen snow. It is against his nature to cause someone severe harm. Even some of his most devastaing attacks intentionally miss vital organs so that they may live even after a severe blow. He does not kill, he defeats, leaving even some of the most dangerous people to remain alive because he does not feel it is his place to take away life.

However, he is not perfect, and has a dark side to his kind and loving personality. It is only unleashed when he comes into contact with severe and devastating loss. Perhaps something as the death of Kobayashi, or the death of a friend or loved one. He is so stricken my his loss, that he will stop at nothing until the person responsible is severely injured, and, if it is severe enough, possibly, until they no longer exist in a physical form. Compassion is not a weakness Damrius, infact, sometimes, it can be a powerful strength.

Ryudo spoke telepathically to the boy as he had felt the strong emotions from him, and felt out into his mind, to see what was troubling him.

I killed for a cause, not in cold blood. But I have come to learn that my views are not the only correct way of thinking.

Ryugi is willing to exhaust every chance he has before he has to take the inevitable last step. It's the way he's always been. He always tries to find a better way.

Ryudo continued to walk, not looking directly at Dame.

**The party smaller party walked on for what seemed like hours and hours, which, in actuality, was true. They walked for nearly the entire day, stopping to rest a couple times, but never actually stopping for more than 5-10 minutes at a time. Unlike Presea and the City of Elders, Altin Shrine was quite a distance from the last couple towns. In order to get there, the group would first have to travel through the Bounty Plains until they reached the Altin Forest. This forest was packed with thick trees that stretched for miles, and covered much of the Altin Mountain Range.

After a long hike through the forest, the group would have to climb higher into the mountains through ice and snow. The trees would thin out after a while, untill they would reach the treeline. Even still, they would have to walk and climb higher through the mountains until they reached the base of Mount Aleph, Angara's tallest peak. Once there, the whole group would have to climb its chilly and snow-blown slopes to reach the summit where their destination, the Altin Shrine would await them. Yes, they had a long journey ahead, but for now, Ryugi had other plans... **

They group had traveled all day long, and still had a long way to go to reach their destination, but fortunately they had traveled across the rest of the plains. Ryugi, seeing nightfall quickly approaching, picked out a spot near a beautiful, tree sheltered lake. There was a slight fog covering the surface of the peaceful lake, and not a ripple in its beautiful blue waters. The trees were pulled up almost to the edge of the water in some cases, and in the distance, one could see the full moon just beginning to rise over the top of Mount Aleph, far in the distance. Ryugi gathered a small bit of wood and set it ablaze for a fire. He then spoke.

We should all get some rest for tomorrow. We have another big day of walking ahead of us. So, goodnight everyone.

Ryugi grinned and leaned himself up on a tree for support, and near the fire for warmth. He then closed his eyes and began to drift off to sleep. Vargus soon joined him, nestling up close to him and laying her head on his chest. Ryudo grumbled and moved up against a large boulder. He then sat cross-legged and closed his eyes, a soft purple glow emanating from him, and a small barrier of the same color appearing around his form. He didn't generally sleep, but he DID meditate to conserve energy and restore his psychic abilities for the next day.

As the others seemed to prepare themselves for rest, Madison remained awake. She quietly sat gazing at the fire with her head propped up with her arm. The flames danced infront of her which seemed rather comforting to her eyes.

She looked away from the fire to see if there was anyone else that was awake. She soon lightly noticed that Damrius seemed to remain awake, but she wasn't too sure if she wanted to disturb his train of thought.

"Oh...Urm...Hello! Sorry to have bothered you" Madison seemed nervous at Dame, she had never actually, she soon turned to look back at the fire's dance.

A smile formed on her face as her mind began to drift alittle about some tucked away memories she had. After a few moments, her eyes lightly looked up at Dame again but her face remained still. This was her attempt to be stealthy.

Dame never looked away. Once she looked back, he looked foreward, but did so slowly.

You didn't bother me really. I'm jsut sitting here with my mind blank.