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“After all the trouble we went through to change the Seven Shadows back into normal people, you want to revive them? Give me a break! You can't just recycle them like cans you know. You won't get away with this!”

Silent Warrior

Episode 41

Reggie is in Egypt, studying some artifacts. As he is dusting off some hieroglyphics, he notices a shadow above him.

“I've been looking for you Reggie, or shall I say, Rikokayder!”

The shadow belongs to Lady Yuna, dressed in her knight's armor.

“Riko what?” Reggie asks.

“Rikokayder; one of the great Seven Shadows.”

“I have no idea what you're talking about!”

“It doesn't matter, you will return to us!”

Lady Yuna then pulls out the Black Crystal, Kurozuishou, and waves begin to wash over Reggie. The crystal then sucks him up, trapping him inside. Looking at the crystals seven indents, she can see Tuxedo Kamen, Reggie, the priest, and Jane.

“Just three more to go,” Lady Yuna smiles.

The Power of Heart; the Sabre vs. the Sword

Tyrese is in his room studying, when the phone rings. He picks it up, and it's Giselle on the other end.

“It's been a while,” Tyrese says.

“I wish I was calling under better circumstances, but I'm actually trying to warn you,” she says. “If you're near a TV, turn it on.”

Tyrese does so, and sees a news report stating that the artist Yoshinda is missing.

“She makes five of the former Seven Shadows that have gone missing,” Giselle continues.

“But we retrieved all the shards, why would they still want them?” Tyrese asks.

“I'm not sure, but I know that the next target is…”

“Giselle, you have to tell me where you are.”

“No, it's too dangerous for you to get involved! But please, find Styve and tell him to watch his grandmother.”

Giselle then hangs up the pay phone, and proceeds to walk downtown.

“I wanted to ask for his help,” she's thinking to herself. “But I can't trouble those boys anymore than I already have.”

As she's walking down the sidewalk, she passes by Damon.

“Hey, wasn't that Giselle?” Damon says to himself, stopping at the phone booth.

Before he can go after her, his communicator starts beeping.

“Damon, there's been a situation,” Prometheus says. “Please come over to the Masaki Shrine.”

* * *

“King Mithos, why are we gathering the Seven Shadows?” Sacred asks, walking into the throne room. “Were they not already defeated by Silent Warrior?”

“It is true, they were purified by his cleansing flame, but with the power of the Kurozuishou and the power of Yggdrasil, we can revive them,” King Mithos explains. “When all seven are gathered, they will merge into one being, and we will finally be rid of the Brother Soldiers.”

“With that being said, why did you assign Yuna to this task, and not me?”

“Do you have an issue with my decision?”

“Of course not, King Mithos, that isn't what I meant.”

“Then let us sit back and watch the lady work.”

* * *

The guys are all gathered in Styve's room over at Manchester Farms. Grandma and Nicole are outside throwing snowballs at each other.

“Are her predictions accurate?” Tyrone is asking Tyrese.

“Yes, there is a small margin of error with her,” Tyrese responds.

“Then we need to get going,” Damon says.

“Get going where?”

“To find Giselle and protect her.”

“If the enemy is trying to recollect the Seven Shadows, they must have some sort of trick up their sleeve,” Athena comments.

“We don't even know where she is,” Tyrese says to Damon.

“I have an idea of where she could be,” he replies. “I passed her downtown on the way over here.”

The two grab their letterman jackets (Tyrese for basketball and Damon for football) and head out of the room. TJ then begins yelling and cursing.

“What's wrong?” Prometheus asks concerned.

“I feel so bad for what happened to Magnus in this edition of Marvel Stars,” TJ says.

“Hey, don't tell me how it ends, bendejo! I haven't read that one yet!” Styve bellows. “Who said you could read my comics anyways?”

“Well since you haven't read it yet I might as well finish reading it and bring it back later.”

“F that man, you'll get it all dirty and wrinkled with your carelessness!”

Styve then lunges at TJ, and they start to wrestle.

“These boys…” starts Prometheus.

“You drooled on that page!” Styve yells.

“This is the future of the Brother Soldiers,” Athena finishes.

* * *

Ashley is downtown, searching for Giselle.

“The crystal is showing she's around here somewhere,” she says.

She then spots her across the street from. The street lights change, and she begins to cross the street, bumping into Giselle.

“You must be Giselle,” she smiles.

“And you're Lady Yuna of the Youkai Demon Faction,” Giselle responds.

“I guess with the power to see into the future, it wasn't hard for you to come to that conclusion. Now why don't you be a good girl and come with me. You should know what I want from you.”

“You want to trap me in the Black Crystal, but somebody once told me I have to fight for what I believe in. I'm going to get out of here without even lifting a finger.”

“Are you insulting my ability?”

“I think those shades are blocking your common sense. We're in the middle of the street.”

“I don't understand.”

“You'll soon learn.”

Giselle then begins yelling out for help, and the people stop crossing and come over to her location. Blocking Ashley from her, she disappears into the crowd and away from Ashley.

“Damn it, she got away,” Ashley swears, making her way through the crowd.

* * *

“Damon, I think we should head back,” Tyrese is saying as they walk the streets of downtown.

“Why would you say that?” Damon asks. “I mean, she's your girlfriend, right?”

“No, it's nothing like that, she's just a friend.”

“You seriously want me to believe something like that? That girl loves you man.”

“With everything going on, I can't return those types of feelings right now.”

“Rese, even champions of justice are allowed to have personal feelings. You're just running from love because you're afraid of being hurt. But if you keep on running, you'll regret your youth.”

“It's not that it's just…”

Tyrese trails off as he spots Giselle running down another street.

“I mean, I guess I can understand your hesitation…” Damon continues. “Hey where are you going? I wasn't finished talking yet.”

Tyrese takes off in her direction, and Damon follows after him. Giselle continues to run down a dark alley, when she spots a figure at the end. Just as she reaches it, she sees that it's Dark Sabre and Dark Knight.

“Tyrese, no, Dark Sabre, it's you!” she says relieved.

“It's been a while,” Dark Sabre responds.

“You'll be ok now that we're here,” Dark Knight confirms.

“These two supposed to be your body guards?” a voice laughs.

The three then spot Lady Yuna on a fire escape.

“Ashley?” Dark Sabre and Dark Knight both ask.

“That's the second time I've heard someone refer to me as that name,” she says, jumping down to the ground. “But you are mistaken. My name is Yuna of the Youkai Demon Faction.”

“Dark Sabre, get Giselle out of here,” Dark Knight commands.

“No, I'll stay and fight with you,” he insists.

“Remember what we talked about? Giselle is top priority right now. I can handle this traitor.”

Dark Sabre nods his head and runs off with Giselle.

“Looks like it's just you and me now,” Lady Yuna says.

“Don't get fresh,” Dark Knight laughs. “I don't want to fight against a woman, but given the situation, I'm going all out.”

“I wouldn't have it any other way.”

“We'll see about that, Ashley. Dark Lightning Bolt Strike!”

Lady Yuna jumps out of the way, and puts a smile on her face. Dark Knight prepares to fight, getting into a fighting stance.

Dark Sabre and Giselle are running through the streets of downtown, trying to find a safe place to hide.

“Everyone, I've got Giselle in custody,” Dark Sabre says on his communicator.

“I knew you could be counted on,” Prometheus responds to the communicator in Styve's room.

Styve and TJ are still fighting over the magazine in the background. Tyrone is sitting with the cats at a desk.

“But right now, Dark Knight is fighting against Lady Yuna,” he continues.

“Don't you mean Yellow LightStar?” Styve asks, letting go of his magazine and causing TJ to fall backwards.

“No, she is in some sort of gold and white armor, calling herself the leader of the Youkai Demon Faction. Silent Warrior, you need to come down here and use your crystal to heal her and restore her memory!”

TJ gets off the floor and tells him he'll be down there. Prometheus comes with him and he drops the magazine, which has Terrific T: DW on the cover.

Back in the alley, Dark Knight is hand fighting with Lady Yuna. Not a single punch of his is landing on her.

“Is that your best shot?” she taunts.

“I'm just getting warmed up,” he replies.

“While I do admire your fighting spirit, I can't play this game all day, so I will now go on the offensive.”

She then begins her own barrage of hand attacks, and Dark Knight can barely dodge them. She gets him into a corner and lands one huge punch right in his gut.

“As I thought; you are no match for me on your own,” she says, walking away as he doubles over. “Polish your skills and fight me again. I will be anticipating it, Dark Knight.”

Dark Sabre and Giselle are still running, when they come to a big intersection.

“I think if we're going to hide, we should go that way,” Giselle says, pointing to a closed amusement park.

Up the street, TJ and Prometheus are running, when TJ slips and falls in a puddle.

“Who would leave water sitting here?” TJ complains.

Dark Knight then runs up to them.

“It's amazing how you and Tyrese are transformed, and no one has questioned why you're dressed like that!” Prometheus comments.

“This city is full of costumed vigilantes,” TJ states.

“You guys haven't seen Lady Yuna have you?” Dark Knight asks. “I lost track of her when we left the alley.”

* * *

“Why did you want to come here?” Dark Sabre asks Giselle.

“It was always my dream to come to an amusement park with you,” she responds. “Now I have no regrets. I think we should split up from here.”

“You know I can't do that. We don't know when the dark forces will come after you again.”

“It's ok, Dark Sabre. I've found the resolve I need to take down the enemy. I want you to continue so you can fulfill your mission. Besides, I was never really `human' to begin with. If the sacrifice of my unworthy life could bring about peace, I'd do it.”

“We really are the same you know. We're always trying to avoid something. My friend told me that I need to be more honest with myself. Sacrificing yourself is admirable, but if you're satisfied with what's in your heart, doesn't that make you want to make it through alive? Aren't you forgetting there are people who will grieve over your death? Let's both stop running, and take on all obstacles in our paths.”

“What a touching speech, Dark Sabre,” Lady Yuna says as the lights in the park turn on.

Outside the park, TJ and Dark Knight are running past, when Dark Knight stops.

“The park is closed, but all the lights are on,” he says.

“Let's check it out,” Prometheus suggests.

“Ashley, I won't back down anymore,” Dark Sabre says. “I won't hesitate to beat you to my fullest.”

“How promising,” she laughs. “I was planning on waiting until the lights from this Ferris Wheel caught the attention of the rest of your crew. But what you are saying is that it isn't necessary, so I won't waste any time.”

“Dark Mist Paralyze!”

Dark Sabre creates his fog, but Lady Yuna sees through it and jumps behind him.

“Before I take care of you, I will take care of my business first,” she says.

She then pulls out the Kurozuishou and absorbs Giselle into it.

“Thank you for waiting,” she says.

“You're terrible,” Dark Sabre says, looking at the ground. “Ashley, no, Yuna of the Youkai Demon Faction, I won't forgive you for what you've done. It's time for you to take a cold shower and reflect on what you've done.”

“Fine by me, Dark Sabre. If you want your girlfriend back, all you have to do is destroy this crystal. Of course, that means you have to be able to defeat me first.”

She then wraps her cape around herself, then throws it off, revealing herself as Yellow LightStar.

“Out of respect, I will fight you in earnest,” Yellow LightStar says.

“I can't beat her like this, but I'm going to have to give it my all,” Dark Sabre thinks to himself.

Yellow LightStar draws her sword and Dark Sabre charges at her. When he gets close, he does a jump flip over her, landing behind her.

“Dark Mist Paralyze!”

“Is that all you can do?” she taunts.

Without notice, Dark Sabre quickly jumps towards her and grabs the crystal out of her hand.

“No way you got that from me!” she yells.

“Sorry, but I've got to do my mission too, before I can take my time kicking your ass,” Dark Sabre replies.

He then smashes the crystal on the ground, freeing all the prisoners. Silent Warrior and Dark Knight then jump in next to him.

“You look much better now, Dark Sabre,” Dark Knight comments.

“Yes, thanks to you man,” he replies.

“Hey look, you've already shattered the ambition of the enemy,” Silent Warrior notices.

“Silent Warrior, you need to restore Yellow LightStar.”

“I'll finish all three of you here and now!” Yellow LightStar yells.

Silent Warrior then throws his dagger, causing her to pause.

“If you're interested in recycling, why not just stick to cans and paper? Giselle and the others were leading `normal' lives until you showed up. I won't forgive you for trying to reuse them in your evil plans. In the name of the Phoenix, I will punish you.”

“Dark Lightning Bolt Strike!”

“Dark Mist Paralyze!”

Yellow LightStar tries to run from the attacks, but the mist conducts the electricity right to her, causing her to get zapped.

“Silent Warrior, do it now!” Prometheus yells.

“Dark Crystal White Flame Piercing Cleanse!”

“Fuck, I didn't leave in time!” Yellow LightStar cries.

Silent Warrior releases the arrow, but it has a hard time breaking through to Yellow LightStar's heart. The waves of the flames are causing her to have flashbacks and memories of TJ and the others.

“What are all these images in my head?” she questions herself.

“Come on Silent Warrior, just a little bit more,” Prometheus cheers from the sides.

Silent Warrior pulls out another arrow, and shoots it at her. It goes through the first one and pierces the darkness, making it to her heart. The lights flash from her body, and she changes back into Ashley.

“Refresh!” she yells, falling to the ground.

“Silent Warrior, you did it,” Prometheus sighs.

Silent Warrior then falls to the ground from using so much energy. Before anyone can do anything, a black cocoon appears around Ashley and teleports her away.

“It must be the enemy,” Dark Knight comments.

“Damn it, Ashley,” Silent Warrior says quietly.

“As I feared, not all of Lady Yuna's memories were erased from her,” King Mithos complains, standing over her pod. “Once again I will transfer some of the power of Cruxius in to her, and make her a complete loyal servant.”