When class ended, Nick headed straight for the courtyard. He sat there, waiting for Saizou. Nick continued waiting. After awhile, Nick thought he was being played a fool and started to walk off. That was when he felt a sharp blow to the back of his head. Nick came too after what felt like a long time. When he tried to move, he found out he was restrained by chains. Nick struggled against them, trying to break free. As he did this, a cold familiar chuckle filled the air. Nick's blood started to boil as he watched Saizou walk out of the shadows.
"WHERE ARE MY FRIENDS?!"
Nick shouted, again trying to break free from the chains. Saizou just looked at Nick, a wicked grin on his face.
"Now now, there is no reason to be so violent."
Saizou said, in a mocking tone.
"You don't need to worry about your friends; they've been at your side this entire time."
As he said this, bright lights flashed on. Nick's eyes quickly adjusted to the now bright room. What Nick saw caused his blood to turn cold. To the left of him was Tsukune. He was badly beaten and chained up. To the left of him was Moka. Her clothes were torn, she had a large bruise on her head, and she wasn't moving. Nick's anger began to rise once more at the sight of Moka.
"WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER?!?!"
Nick shouted, enraged. Saizou just looked at Nick with a savage grin.
"I haven't done anything to her, yet. But if you don't answer my questions, I might decide to have some fun with her."
Nick tried once again to break the chains. As he did, he started to try and think of a way to escape. Saizou just watched him with a slightly bored expression.
"It's fruitless to struggle. Those chains aren't going to break. Why don't you just answer my questions?"
Nick looked at Saizou, eventually stopping his attempt to break the chains.
"Good now lets get the answer I'm looking for."
Saizou said, squatting down before Nick.
"What was in that Ebony Box and what does it do?"
Nick looked at Saizou, venom seething from his gaze. As Nick looked at him, an idea struck him. Nick inhaled slowly and exhaled deeply, calming himself.
"Fine, you want to know what was in that box. I'll tell you."
Saizou grinned, knowing he was finally going to get what he wanted.
"Inside that box were the gloves you see on my hands. What they do is when worn, they give the person who wears them great strength."
Nick said, watching how Saizou would react.
"Great strength? Is that so?"
Saizou asked a gleam in his eyes. Nick nodded,
"If you remove the gloves from my hands, I will become as weak as a human."
Saizou's face turned devilish.
"So if I were to put them on, I'd become stronger?"
Nick nodded. Saizou reached out and started to remove one of Nick's gloves. As he did, a voice rang out.
"NO DON'T HURT HIM!! NICK DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO YOU!!!"
Both Nick and Saizou turned. Saizou frowned and Nick's heart leaped with joy. The voice was Moka's. She was awake and appeared unhurt. Saizou just ignored her and removed Nick's gloves.
"I think just to make sure nothing ruins my plans. I'm going to leave you three here."
He grinned and walked away. As he did, Saizou heard deranged laughter coming from behind him.
