Dark Connection

Chapter Three

"What did you want to show me..?" Robyn asked as her friend hovered over the ball.

"A new link has opened up in the forest.." she breathed excitedly. Robyn felt her heart begin to race as she continued. "This will be an adventure like no other. The world you are going to is completely different from ours. Things like magic well.. aren't supposed to exist."

"A world without magic..?" Robyn murmured in disbelief.

Asuka nodded.

"Not only that but.." she peered deep into the depths of the ball. "You would have to hide your magic.. if the people there were to know about you, it would destroy the balance of that world completely. It wouldn't be able to handle such power.."

"You mean.. my fate magic would end that planet's existence?!"

"In a world where magic isn't supposed to exist, you unleashing your full power would destroy it. You will have to use it very sparingly. And you should go alone. Alone you can blend in and keep a low profile. With others it would be harder."

"..." Robyn lowered her head as she processed what her friend was saying.

"I sensed the presence of another group of girls that are slightly similar to you. They hide their powers from most people, but can transform without destroying the balance of the planet. Their magic isn't on the same level as yours so they can use it just fine. According to my predictions, they could make valuable allies."

"..Anything else?" Robyn asked, her head spinning.

"Someone in that world.. is in a great amount of danger. You'd best act hastily."

"Very well. I'll leave tomorrow."

"What?! You're leaving tomorrow?! But what about the new album! We were planning on releasing it soon!" Leafa cried.

"Surely you could at least bring one of us with you! One more wouldn't hurt, right?" Kiyoshi put on desperately.

"I'm sorry.." Robyn murmured, ducking her head slightly. "Asuka said I should go alone. Besides.. this world is in danger. If I don't act now, who knows what will happen?"

"I.. I guess you're right.." Kiyoshi mumbled.

"B-but what if you're in danger? We won't be there to help you!" Leafa fretted.

"She can take care of herself ya know." Asahi interrupted. "She's not helpless. She's only hiding her powers. Not getting rid of them. The second she needs them, they'll be right there."

"I..I guess so.." Leafa mumbled.

"Hey, why don't we all spend the night together?" Kiyoshi said, putting one arm around Robyn and the other around Leafa.

"Like a group sleepover!" Maizono said excitedly.

"I'm down!" Asahi chimed in.

"Tonight's beautiful." Leafa exclaimed, spinning in a circle. "You can see all the stars tonight!"

"That's every night!" Asahi teased as he roasted a marshmallow by the fire. "Nothing new."

"I don't know.. somehow it just looks more beautiful tonight.. maybe it's because I know I won't be seeing it for awhile." Robyn murmured, gazing up at the sky.

"That's not true!" Maizono sat down beside her. "There's stars everywhere."

"She's right you know. Even if we're in different worlds, realms, or whatever you want to call them, we'll still all be under the same stars." Kiyoshi said as he watched the flames rise, disappearing into the sky.

"Geez, since when are you deep?" Asahi asked.

"You should try taking lessons mate!" his black-haired friend shot back.

"Guys, let's make a promise!" Serah interrupted, a glow in her eyes. Everyone fell silent and turned their eyes to her. "When Robyn comes back, let's do this again okay?"

A chorus of yeahs rippled through the crowd as a shooting star flashed across the sky. Robyn closed her eyes as she lifted her face to the sky and made a wish.

AN: So guys I have good news and bad news. The bad news is, I had the asthma attack from hell yesterday so work told me to take today off. The good news is.. you get an update! Yay!!