The Worlds Within

Flames and Darkness to Devour All

 No one had found the boy Yoruichii spoke of yet. Toshiro wondered if they even would be able to, with the current situation. He suddenly felt a very strong and malevolent presence up ahead, he got as close as he could without being seen and hid. He saw someone wringing their hands and pacing through a darkly lit area, "Things could get pretty messy if those guys don't hurry up," he spoke anxiously to himself, "Any second those guys could find out and my plan could be ruined!" He combed his hands through his hair, "If I could just do this myself I wouldn't have much of a problem! It'd be easy!" He cursed, "Stupid, stupid! Swearing on the River Styx was one of the worst---!" his head snapped in Toshiro's direction, "Who's there!?" Toshiro remained silent and hidden, but lowered his Reiatsu, he knew who this man was, and he definitely wasn't going to pick a fight with him. Suddenly a large turtle walked out from behind a pillar near Toshiro. Where did that thing come from?? He thought confused. It suddenly made a sound that would make girls squeal over its cuteness before falling on its back making those noises. The man's eyes twitched "... Turtle...?" he looked around, "This place is just crazy..." he muttered before bursting into flames and disappearing.

Toshiro sighed in relief, got out of his hiding place, and picked up the turtle, "Thanks for covering me." The turtle squealed happily like he understood what he was saying and was glad to help. Toshiro's heart and face softened at this cute creature and he decided to pet the turtle, "You're really cute." The turtle seemed like it liked him and his attention, making Toshiro smile. He decided it was time to move on and left with his new friend tucked safely under his arm.

***

His breathing was heavy and labored from all the walking, "Maybe we should rest a moment Seichii," Kairi said.

"... A---alright..." He sighed and leaned against a wall clutching his chest.

"Are you alright?" Rani asked.

He looked up at the girls and knew he couldn't lie, "... My chest feels like its on fire..."

"You really should rest!" Rani said, "You're not healed completely yet!"

"I can't," he looked to them with his pleading eyes.

"Must be some girl," Kon sighed.

"Yeah," he grinned in remembrance making his face light up and his dimples show, "She's amazing!" He blushed when he saw Kairi smirking at him.

"Is there any way you could cast another healing spell on him?" Kon asked.

"There are some things I can't heal with my magic, we just have to wait and let it heal over time," Eiko explained.

"Hmm... I wonder if Orihime nee-san's here, her magic can completely reverse any damage on someone."

"Why didn't you ask her sooner?" Sky asked.

"We were headin' outta town at the time and couldn't go back."

"Oh..."

"We need to move on," Seichii said.

"No way buddy! More rest!!" Kon said as he tried to stop Seichii from walking but failing ultimately.

"Seichii..." Kairi started.

"Come on! Don't you wanna see her again?" he asked rushing off as quickly as he could so no one could stop him.

"You know its not that..." Kairi sighed as her and the others ran after.

***

Angie and a few others were still enjoying soaking their feet in the pool, when Janet started gasping for air, "Janet!" Angie shouted she looked around and others were doing the same, then collapsing to the floor with the veins in their foreheads popping out. The only ones not affected were Angie, the Doctor, and Cloud. "What's going on Doctor?" Angie asked as she saw the Doctor go to everyone and check their vitals.