Into Darkness

#### **Summary**

Abraham and the gang finally reach Manchester and meet the Silver chairman to begin his training. Patrick and Aurora also begin training, while Riley struggles with her lack of use. Fabian also begins his journey to find Abraham, but he is not the only one looking for him

#### **Plot**

**Barcelona**

Michael wakes up from his bed. He takes a moment before he sits up and gets out of his bed. He heads into his bathroom and turns on the shower, letting the water heat up for a moment. He walks back out, looking at the girl on his bed still sleeping. He smirks but his eyes turn to the door, seeing something on the floor. He tilts his head slightly and walks to it. He picks it up and opens it and begins to read the letter inside. As he reads, his face begins to drop. He clunches the paper in his hands as the woman begins to wake up. Michael punches the door then opens it up and shouts to Anita. Anita's door flies open and asks what is going on as Michael holds up the letter. Anita's face also drops as she rushes across the hall and opens the door. She looks to Michael

**Unknown location**

Abraham is standing on a field, fog and mist surrounding him. He calls out, asking who is there. A shadow moves through the fog before it stops. He rushes towards it, his sword draw and ready. He swings down but is blocked off. The figure reveals itself as Abraham, but with Black eyes. The being declares he is back. He pushes Abraham off and attacks him, battering him down before running him through the chest with his sword. Abraham is stunned but the Darkness tells him, his time is up. Abraham jolts up from his sleep. Patrick asks if he's ok. Abraham takes a moment but he nods and takes a breath, trying to relax, saying he just had a bad dream. Abraham asks where they are but Patrick tells him they should be arriving within the next five minutes. Abraham is glad as the sooner he meets the Silver chairman, the better. Abraham then looks behind him to where Riley and Aurora are sitting and asks how Riley is doing. Patrick says he hasn't heard much from them but that is probably not a good thing.

The train comes into the station before it finally stops. Abraham perks up as does Patrick. Abraham stands up and looks out the window seeing a few men, one in particular standing out in a decent suit. The doors open as Abraham and the others step out. The man offers his hand, greeting Abraham and introducing himself as the Silver chairman. Abraham takes his hand and asks how he knew he was coming. The chairman smiles saying he's a well informed man. Abraham then introduces Patrick, Aurora, Riley and Abby. The Chairman bows to Abby, telling her its an honour to meet a member of the Bronze Kingdom Royal family. Abraham then tells the Chairman he doesn't have any time to waste as he feels his darkness growing in power. The Chairman agrees, saying they will take them to the Parliament building immediately. The gang head up the steps, with Riley at the back. Abby asks how she is, but Riley tells the others to go on and that she will just get in the way. Abraham tells her not to be silly and to come with them. Riley reminds them what happened to her and that they all have training to do, while she can't do anything. Aurora tells her its not true but Riley raises her voice, telling the others to go. Patrick sighs but admits she's not wrong. Aurora scolds Patrick but Patrick tells her Riley is right, that a fight is coming up and they need to prepare. Aurora again scolds Patrick saying they can't give up on Riley. Patrick argues they are not going to, but that they need to prioritize. Riley agrees and walks off down the street. Aurora steps forward but Patrick gently grabs her shoulder, asking Aurora to think and that Riley needs to work through this alone as none of them can help her. Aurora hits Patrick's hand away, still angry but she doesn't say anything as she steps into the car. Patrick and the others get in as the cars drive off

**London**

Fabian steps off the boat in London. He looks around and takes a deep breath, his eyes closed before he walks on through the check in station. He looks at his watch as he walks through the city towards the train station. When he arrives, he sees the line from London to Manchester still closed, but sees it will open tomorrow. He looks at the Dublin trains then the connection to Manchester. He shakes his head and heads out of the station, picking up a hotel brochure on the way out.

**Dublin**

The tall man in the black coat is waiting on the platform in Dublin, waiting on the train to Manchester. He knows Abraham isn't in the city and he knows where the Silver Chairman is. The train pulls into the station and the passengers step off. He walks unto the train and takes a seat. After a while the train pulls away from the station. The man just looks out the window, his black eyes watching the scenery pass him by

**Manchester**

The gang arrives at the parliament building. Abraham asks the Chairman why they are here and not at some training field. The Chairman smiles as he steps out and walks with them around the side of the building, reminding Abraham that many members of the government are Kemiya's themselves, and sometimes the stress of government can be too much for some. He leads them into a smaller building, through some doors before bringing them to a large hall. Abraham is impressed, as is Patrick. The Chairman tells his men to get ready. He takes his jacket and tie off and tells Abraham to form his weapon. He then turns to Aurora and asks her to create a magical dome. Aurora is a bit surprised, saying she's never done it before. But the chairman asks her to check her book. He also asks Patrick for his help in the exercise. Abby asks why she can't help by the chairman tells her she is the Princess of the Bronze Kingdom and cannot be put at risk. Abby protests, telling Patrick she is getting tired of the same reasons as to why she can't help, but Patrick tells her he's right. Abby then asks Patrick is that is the only reason. Abraham also agrees as he walks to the middle of the hall. Abby sighs as she stands next to Aurora. The chairman walks around Abraham slowly, asking him about his Darkness and when he first noticed it. Patrick answers, saying he sensed it after Abraham grabbed a Philosophers Stone and how it came out in Barcelona in the midst of a battle. The Chairman nods and tells Abraham, a Kemiya's darkness grows when the Kemiya's power grows as well. That its like a dog on a leash, at first walking behind the Kemiya then drawing closer before it can jump ahead and start barking. Abraham says he doesn't care about it and he wants it to keep quiet. The Chairman takes a moment and nods, telling Abraham he needs to use the Animus Tractus technique, meaning he must go into his soul space and defeat his Darkness. Abraham nods as he sits down, crossed legged. The Chairman looks to Aurora, asking if she can make the barrier yet. Aurora says she's found the spell but isn't sure if she can keep it up for long. Abraham tells her not to worry, as it should take long for him to defeat his darkness. The Chairman warns Abraham not to underestimate his darkness, as it will take more than strength to defeat it. Abraham nods as he takes a breath and focuses. The Chairman looks at Aurora who holds up her hand and begins to chant. It takes a moment, but a transparent wall begins to rise up from the ground. Aurora struggles as it comes in closer together, finally forming a dome. The Chairman tells all others they will take it in turns to keep Abraham's darkness under control. Patrick is stunned, asking what he means. The chairman tells Patrick that while his good side battles his darkness in his soul, his body will be controlled by his darkness. He further reminds Patrick of what it looks like, having seen it himself. Patricks nods as the Chairman readies himself.

Abraham's eyes open, as he sees himself standing in a palace. He looks around seeing it empty, but he looks up seeing a staircase, with the Golden throne on it. He approaches it but a hooded figure stands before him. Abraham forms his sword, demanding the figure move. The figure takes off his robes, revealing Abraham himself, but with white skin. Abraham is stunned, but asks if he is his darkness. The figure agrees that he is and that he knows why he is there. Darkness forms his sword and runs at Abraham, swinging his sword down at him.

In the hall, everyone could feel a strong force pressing on them. Abraham opens his eyes, nothing but blackness there. The chairman looks to Aurora, asking her to open the barrier. She takes a moment before she opens a door into the barrier. Abraham makes it to his feet, his eyes looking at the Chairman. The Chairman forms his sword and shouts to the others telling them to watch his movements and to mimic him whenever they are ready to fight, as it could help them survive. Abraham's body forms its sword and rushes at the Chairman, both of their swords clashing

Back inside, Abraham and Darkness are trading blows. Abraham swings down but Darkness blocks and kicks Abraham's legs, knocking him down. Abraham rolls to the side but Darkness stabs at him. Abraham shifts to his right and swings at Darkness's head, but Darkness ducks and swings upwards, Abraham is cut under his chin and skips back. He rubs his chin, seeing the blood. Darkness laughs, telling Abraham he's too predictable. Abraham runs at Darkness, his sword dragging behind him but he raises his sword and swings down. Darkness raises its sword, blocking him off but is forced to brace with its forearm. Darkness smiles, admitting that almost caught him off guard, but he pushes his sword point over, and downwards before he swings up, catching Abraham's right shoulder. Abraham shouts but he swings and cuts the Darkness's right leg. Darkness shifts back, laughing, asking if that is how he intents to defeat Michael. By taking a hit to give a hit. Darkness's sword began to glow. He runs at Abraham then jumps up. Abraham looks up, his sword also sparking into a glow. both swords clashed, giving off a blinding light

**Floodings Bar**

Riley is sitting at the bar, downing another drink in the middle of the day. The Bartender asks her to take it easy. Riley almost laughs, slightly drunk, asking the Bar Tender how he'd feel if he lost a limb, or some body part. The Bartender looks at Riley saying he doesn't see any missing limbs but Riley slams her fist on the bar, saying she was speaking metaphorically. The bartender sighs and gets back to work. A man approaches Riley, saying she doesn't look too good. Riley looks at him saying he doesn't look much better. The man smiles and offers to buy her a drink, but Riley tells the man to leave her be as she's not in the mood for company. The man tells Riley she may not be in the mood, but that company could be what she needs. Riley turns to him and tells him to get lost. The man asks what her problem is but Riley affirms she just wants to be left alone. The man grabs her arm. Riley turns and swings her fist at the man's face, stunning him but he slaps her face, knocking her to the ground. She shuffles away as the man stands over her but he himself is hit on the back with a chair,by the bartender. The man stumbles to his feet, the bartender ordering the man to leave before the police are called. He looks at Riley then spits on the ground before he leaves. Riley gets up but falls into a chair, sobbing as the Bar tender tries to comfort her.

**Parliament Hall**

Abraham opens his eyes, seeing himself in the Draganiza throne room. He looks around but sees Jeffers standing behind him. Abraham asks what is going on. Jeffers forms his sword and swings at Abraham who blocks him off. Abraham asks what is going on. Jeffers pulls back and continues his assault before Abraham pushes him back. Abraham rubs his head, saying he's only seeing an illusion. Jeffers admits he could be correct, but that  illusions are usually seen with the heart and not the mind and that his presence indicates something troubles him about Jeffers. Jeffers again keeps up the attack but Abraham defends himself, kicking Jeffers back. Jeffers steps back, asking if Abraham remembers what Patrick said to him when they fought. Abraham admits he doesn't. Jeffers tells him of his last true great test and even reminds Abraham that their fight was the first time either of them had been tested in some time. Abraham asks what is Jeffers point. Jeffers tells Abraham that his point if that Abraham has forgotten the thrill of being truly tested. Abraham shakes his head, saying he remembers as he runs towards Jeffers and swings upwards at him but Jeffers blocks him off

Back outside, Abraham's power was growing and the Chairman is starting to sweat. He steps back, wiping his forehead. Abraham runs at the Chairman, both clashing swords in a flurry of moves before the Chairman is cut on his arm. He grabs Abraham's wrist and headbutts him before he kicks him back. He shouts to Aurora to open the barrier. Aurora nods as she raises her hand, making an opening in the barrier. One of the other Kemiya's steps into the barrier, while the Chairman steps out, the opening closing behind him. The Chairman sits down as Abraham springs back up and runs at the next Kemiya. The Chairman shouts for him to remain defensive as the two Kemiya's go at it. Patrick looks at his watch, reading only 10 minutes had passed, telling Abraham to hurry up

Abraham suddenly sees himself clashing swords with his darkness again. He quickly backs off as his darkness comments that Abraham looks confused. Abraham shakes his head, telling him he's fine. He runs at his Darkness and swings from his right side. The Darkness blocks him as the two go head to head. Abraham begins to get the upper hand, forcing his Darkness back. But the Darkness makes a sidestep as Abraham swings down. The Darkness turns and slams his sword through Abraham's back. Abraham is stunned but he tries to swing out with his sword, but the Darkness grabs Abraham's wrist tightly, forcing him to drop his sword. Abraham is then kicked in the back, throwing him off the Darkness sword and unto his face. The Darkness is angry, admitting that Abraham's stupidity never ceases to amaze him. He then asks Abraham about the difference between the King and his horse. Abraham is confused but his Darkness asks him to think carefully and not be obvious. Abraham still doesn't understand but the Darkness tells him the answer is Instinct. He further explains that instinct is honed in battle and that a Kemiya must have the instinct to kill and discard the instinct to survive. He berates Abraham for using his brain in battle, using reason and logic and not using his killer instinct and only resorting to killing when he has to. Abraham is so focused on what is being said, he doesn't even notice the Darkness approach, slamming its sword into Abraham's gut. The Darkness tells Abraham he will not be servant to a weakling and that he will now control his soul. Abraham's eyes close again as the Darkness slowly withdraws his sword from Abraham's gut

Outside, 4 Kemiya's have faced down Abraham, his power only getting stronger and stronger. This time, Patrick is in the barrier. He skids back on his feet. Abraham's veins have now turned back. The Chairman tells Patrick, that he may not have a choice but to kill Abraham Patrick asks if he's crazy, but the Chairman counters, saying Abraham's Darkness is too powerful and his soul could already have become consumed by his Darkness. Patrick then looks to Aurora, asking if she's ok. Aurora tells Patrick not to worry about her and to make sure he doesn't die. Patrick then tells the chairman that Abraham has a promise to him and despite all the odds they've faced, Abraham has always come through. Patrick then readies himself as Abraham comes at him again

Abraham opens his eyes, seeing himself on the ground. A long sword slams down next to his head. He scrambles to his feet and sees Fabian standing before him this time. Abraham looks around but Fabian asks, if Abraham knows what would have happened if he'd accepted Fabian's challenge that day in Lessia. Abraham says he would have won but Fabian swings his sword down at Abraham, who blocks him off, struggling to do so. Abraham skips back as Fabian sword comes down, breaking the ground. Fabian then asks how much he enjoyed their fight in Millaries. Abraham says he didn't want to fight Fabian. Fabian walks to Abraham, asking what kind of Kemiya he is, if he doesn't enjoy battle. He calls Abraham a liar, saying that deep down he did enjoy their fight. Abraham doesn't answer but Fabian speaks on, telling Abraham to accept the fact that he enjoys a good fight and that he's been denying that fact ever since he challenged him at Draganiza and that he's been denying himself power ever since he grabbed the Philosophers Stone and that he's only ever really fought when he's had to, or when there is no risk to his friends. Fabian admits Abraham wanted to fight Francois but that was only a matter of curiousity and that there was no risk to his friends. But that a Kemiya never needs a reason to fight or should ever give an excuse not to fight. That Kemiya's crave power to fight and to test themselves. Abraham has denied his instinct to fight to protect his friends, while a noble cause, but it means he will never defeat Michael. Fabian tells Abraham he needs to rediscover his love of battle and develop the instinct to kill or he will fail in his quest

Abraham suddenly grabs his Darkness wrist and pushes him back. His Darkness lets go of his sword as Abraham pulls the sword from his gut. He spins it into his hand and charges his Darkness. Patrick is forced back, skidding on his feet. Abraham raises his hand, a black ball of energy beginning to form. The Chairman shouts for Aurora to open the barrier. Aurora raises her hand, focusing as the ball of energy gains power. Patrick is exhausted from his fight, unable to move but Abby rushes to him, kneeling down to beside him. The Chairman yells for her to hurry but Abraham suddenly brings a hand to his head. He stumbles back and starts to shout. The Chairman looks on as Patrick manages to make it out, falling flat on his face. Inside, Abraham runs his Darkness through the gut. The Darkness is stunned but he gives a smile as his body begins to slowly burn away. Darkness admits that he was wrong and that Abraham does have the killer instinct. But he warns Abraham not to let up as he will always be a part of him and his objective has not changed. The Darkness has almost vanished but it gives a final warning for Abraham not to die until they see each other again. Abraham's outer body stops then falls to his knees and flat on his face. The Chairman looks to Aurora, nodding to her as she drops the barrier. She leans over to catch her breath. The Chairman approaches Abraham, asking how he feels. Abraham rolls over, looking up at the chairman before he smiles, saying he does not feel bad at all. The Chairman smiles back at him with Patrick helped up to his feet by Abby

**Argent Hotel**

Later that day, Aurora walks through the lobby of the hotel. She checks at the front desk to see what room she's in. The clerk tells her, then Aurora heads for the elevator. She steps off and heads to the room. She swipes her card and walks in, seeing the apartment is dark. She approaches with caution, a small fire in her hand. She steps into the living room, seeing a bunch of small bottles sitting on the coffee table and Riley laid out face down. Aurora sighs and closes her hand and turns on the light. Riley springs up, covering her eyes, asking what is going on. Aurora sees the mini bar is empty and admits she is lucky the Chairman is footing the bill. Riley says she doesn't feel lucky and asks what Aurora is doing back to quickly. Aurora says she wanted to make sure Riley was ok. Riley says she is fine before taking another drink. Aurora takes the bottle off her, asking what is wrong with Riley. Riley laughs, asking Aurora if she's stupid, or just doesn't understand. Aurora takes a moment and sits next to Riley, admitting she can't know how it feels to lose part of herself, but that all she has to do is talk. Riley stands up, shouting that talking won't do a thing and that now she is useless. Aurora tells her its not true. Riley holds up the amulet, asking if this is any good. She throws it away, telling Aurora what happened at the bar, that she has no strength, no speed, no reflexes and that she has to be helped out by overweight bartenders and that even Aurora can't help her. Aurora stands, saying she tried but Riley yells back that it wasn't enough. Aurora replies that magic can't fix everything. Riley kicks the coffee table over before she falls to the floor, sitting on her backside. Aurora approaches Riley and sits next to her. Riley leans over and hugs Aurora, tears flowing down her face as Aurora slides her hand over Riley's hair, saying that she is sorry

**Parliament Hall**

Abraham and Patrick are looking badly beaten but they are both in a locker room area, sitting in small pools of water. Patrick is relaxed while Abraham asks what the water is. Patrick tells him its mixed with a special potion that helps to stimulate white blood cells in the body. Abraham suggests they get some for their travels. Patrick tells Abraham he can already feel his strength. Abraham flexes his hand saying he feels stronger. Abraham checks his phone seeing a message from Aurora, saying Riley is not doing well. He sits up and tells Patrick they should get back to the hotel, saying Riley is not doing well. He gets out of the pool and picks up a towel. Patrick tells Abraham to go on ahead as he still needs some healing. Abraham gives a nod and puts his clothes on before heading out. Patrick then gets up out of the pool as well, seeing his wounds all healed. He dries himself off and puts some clothes on. He looks at himself in a mirror then takes a breath as he clinches his fists, the lockers all around him beginning to shake slightly. Patrick breathes deep as he starts to push his spiritual power upwards. It take a few moments but Patrick then gasps as his power is at its highest. He looks in the mirror again, his hand reaching up to his shoulder, wincing a little. He picks up his jacket, feeling a pain in his knee but he keeps on walking, out the door

### **Quotes**

**Patrick**: "Whoa...you ok pal?"

**Abraham:** "Yeah...I'm fine. Just a bad dream. Where are we?"

**Patrick:** "Should be arriving in about 5 minutes"

**Abraham**: Good. Sooner we meet the chairman, the better"

(Abraham looks to the seats behind him)

**Abraham:** "How's Riley doing?"

**Patrick:** "Haven't heard much from them to be honest, and I don't consider that a good thing"

**Abraham:** "You sense that?"

**Patrick:** "That I do"

(Abraham stands and walks out unto the platform)

**Chairman:** "Abraham Wallman. I'm the Chairman"

(Abraham shakes his head)

**Abraham:** "Very happy to see you Sir. This is Patrick, Aurora, Riley and...Abby"

(Chairman bows slightly to Abby)

**Chairman:** "Its an honour Princess"

**Abby:** "And to you Mr Chairman"

**Abraham:** "I do apologise but there isn't much time. My darkness is getting stronger and I need help"

**Chairman:** "Of course. Follow me"

**Riley:** "You guys...go on, I'll...find a place to stay"

**Abraham:** "Don't be silly Riley. Come with us"

**Riley:** "Look, Abraham you've a fight coming up and, I'm not much use right now"

**Aurora:** "That's not true"

**Riley:** "Just go! Guys!....I'll be fine"

**Patrick:** "Maybe she's right"

**Aurora:** "Patrick!"

**Patrick:** "We have a fight coming and we need to prepare"

**Aurora:** "We can't just give up on Riley"

**Patrick:** "Who says we are, but we need to prioritise here"

**Riley:** "Always the sensible one Patrick"

(Riley turns and walks off. Aurora steps forward but Patrick gently places a hand on her shoulder)

**Patrick:** "We can't help her Aurora. She needs to work through this alone"

(Aurora hits Patrick's hand away then shouts to Riley)

**Aurora:** "Keep your phone on!"

(Aurora turns and walks to the car)

**Chairman:** "Tell me what you know of the Darkness"

**Patrick:** "I sensed it when he grabbed the Philosophers Stone in Vienna and it came out in battle in Barcelona"

**Abraham:** "That's all true. Ever since Vienna, I've felt my emotions change when in battle"

**Chairman:** "That's correct. The Darkness is born when you create your personal piece. The void in your soul becomes filled with all your worst emotions. It's like a dog, that starts out far behind. Then overtime, it grows closer to you until it can jump ahead and start barking."

**Abraham:** "I don't care what it is. I just want it to shut up"

**Chairman:** "You need to use the Animus Tractus Technique. To go into your soul and fight your Darkness"

(Abraham takes a moment, forming his sword. He sits down, crossing his legs, taking a breath and closing his eyes)

**Chairman**: "Do not underestimate your darkness. This will take more than brute force to win this battle"

(The chairman looks to Aurora who raises her hand, creating a magical barrier around them both)

**Bartender**: "You should take it easy there love"

**Riley:** "Have you ever lost a limb or a bodypart?"

(Bar tender looks at her)

**Bartender:** "Doesn't look like you're missing anything to me"

(Riley slams her fist on the bar)

**Riley:** "Metaphorically!"

**Man:** "You don't look so good"

**Riley:** "You don't look much better"

**Man**: "Witty. Can I buy you a drink?"

**Riley:** "Right now mate? I just want to be left alone. I'm not in the mood for company"

**Man:** "Truth be told, company could be helpful"

**Riley:** "You do understand English. I said I'm not interested"

**Man:** "What is your problem?"

**Riley:** "My problem, is I've an asshole who can't take no for answer, hounding me cause he probably is looking for his first score in 2 years"

(Man grabs Riley's arm but Riley punches him in the face, staggering the man who then slaps Riley across the face causing her to fall to the floor. Riley holds her face as she looks up, shuffling back along the floor before the man is hit on the back with a chair, knocking him to the ground. Riley looks up seeing the bartender there)

**Bartender:** "Get out of here before I call the police"

**Abraham:** "This is an illusion"

**Jeffers:**  "Perhaps, but illusions are usually seen with the heart and not the eyes. And my presence here shows something about me is troubling you"

(Jeffers attacks Abraham with his sword but Abraham defends himself)

**Jeffers:** "Do you remember what Patrick said when we fought?"

**Abraham:** "Can't I say I do"

**Jeffers:** "He talked about the last time either of us were truly tested in battle."

**Abraham:** "Is there a point that?"

**Jeffers:** "Ever since our fight, when was the last time you were truly tested? When you thought this could be your last ever fight?"

**Abraham:** "I had a good fight in Barcelona...didn't I?"

**Jeffers:** "That you did. But you didn't seek that test...did you?"

**Jeffers:** "I want you to remember this Abraham. The fight...never ends. When you defeat one enemy, an even stronger opponent will appear. And if you get past them someone even stronger will come along. And after that, another, stronger opponent will appear. Its an endless cycle of conflict that Kemiya's experience and if you do no have the resolve to endure this cycle, you will not survive long!"

**Darkness:** "What's wrong? You seem to be a little distracted"

**Abraham:** "I'm fine!"

(Abraham runs at his Darkness as they clash swords, beginning to get the upper hand but the Darkness makes a move and stabs Abraham in the back. Abraham is stunned and tries to swing at Darkness but he grabs his wrist, forcing Abraham to drop his sword. Darkness then pushes Abraham back, hard)

**Darkness:** "I must admit it never ceases to amaze me how stupid you can be. You've lost your weapon and yet you're just standing there. Answer me this Abraham. What is the difference between the King and his Horse?"

**Abraham:** "What?"

**Darkness:** "And don't give me any obvious answers, like one is an animal and one is a person. Form, Ability and power. If those three are the same, why does one become the King while the other becomes the Horse. Give up? Instinct! Instinct is honed in battle and that one must develop the instinct to kill and discard the instinct to survive. You use your brain to try and win a fight, trying to defeat your enemy with reason and logic instead of using the instinct to kill, only doing so when the situation requires it. And it just doesn't work. You're weak...Abraham!"

(Darkness slams his sword into Abraham's stomach)

**Darkness:** "I don't put up with that. Am I clear? I don't know about you, but I refuse to be the horse to a king who is not my superior. Someone's who's hesitation and indecision will end up getting us both killed! So consider this...my coronation...as King"

**Abraham:** "Fabian? Now its you?"

**Fabian:** "What do you think would have happened...if you have of accepted my challenge in Lessia?"

**Abraham:** "I would have kicked your ass!"

(Fabian swings down at Abraham who blocks him off, but struggles to do so)

**Fabian:** "And how much fun did you have in Millaries when we fought there?"

**Abraham**: "I don't enjoy fights that I'm forced into"

**Fabian:** "What kind of Kemiya are you? Saying that you don't enjoy fighting? Cause to be honest, I think deep down, you did enjoy our fight. You just don't want to admit it"

(Abraham takes a moment but doesn't answer)

**Fabian:** "You've gone soft. In Lessia you were ready to fight me, but ever since you put your hand on the stone, you've almost been afraid to fight, at least you no longer seek battle. You only fight when you have to. You felt guilty for almost putting your friends at risk. But a Kemiya never needs a reason to fight. We crave power and we love to test that power in battle. You have denied your instinct to seek battle for the sake of your friends and while an admirable quality, it has prevented you from becoming a true Kemiya. How do you expect to defeat Michael with that attitude?"

**Darkness**: "I guess I was wrong about you. You do have that killer instinct in you afterall. But make no mistake, while I will accept you as the King, the position can still change and I won't be going away. I'll keep an eye out and when I sense the slightly weakness...I'll make my move"

(Darkness grabs Abraham's hand)

**Darkness:** Stay alive until we meet again!"

**Riley:** "What's going on! Aurora?"

(Aurora looks at the mini bar, seeing it empty)

**Aurora:** "Good thing the Silver Chairman is footing the bill here"

**Riley:** "Sure as hell don't feel lucky. Why you back so early?"

**Aurora:** "I wanted to make sure you're ok. The boys are still training"

**Riley:** "No need to worry about me girlfriend...I'm fine"

(Riley takes a drink before Aurora takes it off her)

**Aurora:** "What is wrong with you?"

(Riley laughs)

**Riley**: "Either that's a hypothetical question...or...you really haven't been paying attention"

(Aurora sighs and sits next to Riley)

**Aurora:** "You're right. I don't understand how you feel, but just talk to me. Help me understand"

**Riley:** "What good...is talking going to do? Its not going to restore my wolf to me, is it? I am...no...use...for your guys"

**Aurora:** "That's not true"

(Riley holds up the hunters amulet Aurora gave her and throws it on the ground)

**Riley:** "Notice the cut on my lip? Got it from some asshole at a bar. Despite me...putting a fist into his face...I still got my ass kicked! I've no strength, no speed, no reflexes! And I have to have overweight bar tenders come to my rescue or even you for that matter!"

**Aurora:** "I...tried Riley"

**Riley:** "Not hard enough!"

**Aurora:** "Magic can't fix everything!"

(Riley then kicks the coffee table over, stumbling back until she hits the wall. She slides down into a seated position, her eyes watering. Aurora approaches her and sits down next to her. Riley leans over, sobbing as Aurora places her arms around her)