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Chapter 7 - Chapter 7

(Moments after Prince Kaiba gets medical treatment for Lunafreya, Stephen arrives through a portal created by his mother. Once there, he runs over to Lunafreya.)

Stephen: This can not be real?

Kaiba: Just where the hell were you, Prince Stephen? Lunafreya could've used your help.

Stephen: I was on my way to start my training, but then a messenger came and told me the news. Just what happened?

Kaiba: I'm not sure. Someone tipped off the Labyrinth Kingdom that the Bloody Crow was here, then suddenly the Four Fists of Ragnarock showed up. They apparently are responsible for destroying the entire city block. I have men searching for other survivors, none have turned up yet.

Stephen: I think I know why Ragnarock was here.

Kaiba: Does it have something to do with the Bloody Crow attacking one of their camps? Your father pass along the information to the other Kingdoms. Safe to say they wanted him bad.

Stephen: I see. And what of Lunafreya?

Kaiba: When I arrived I found her amidst the rubble. She hasn't regained consciousness since. My father has alerted me that the Four Kingdoms will spare men to help reestablish what was lost here today.

Stephen: Darn it! I should've been here to stop this!

Kaiba: Take it easy, Stephen. You can't save everyone.

(As Kaiba says this, Lunafreya suddenly situps as she regains consciousness. As this happens, Stephen and Kaiba both rush to her aid.)

Stephen: You're awake.

Lunafreya: Stephen? Is that you?

Stephen: Yes. I'm sorry that I'm late.

Kaiba: Just how are you alive right now? You stood against both Ragnarock and the Bloody Crow. Surely any sane person would run in the opposite direction.

Lunafreya: And that is what makes me stronger than the two of you.

Stephen: But seriously. How did you survive that explosion?

(As Lunafreya was about to answer, her father, King of The Labyrinth Kingdom, Leonore White arrives through an Ice Mirror.)

Leonore: Lunafreya!

Lunafreya: Father.

Leonore: I'm so glad that you're still here. I should've gone with you.

Lunafreya: Its okay father. I made it through.

Leonore: Thank you for rescuing her. You have my thanks. We will be heading back to give her proper treatment.

Lunafreya: We will talk soon Stephen. There is something we need to talk about.

Stephen: Very well. Get well Lunafreya.

Kaiba: So long.

(As Kaiba and Stephen say their goodbyes, King Leonore and Lunafreya teleports away. Just as they leave, Kaiba balls up his fist.)

Kaiba: Just wait until I get my hands on Ragnarock. They will pay for what they have done here.

Stephen: Agreed. They must be dealt with and soon.

Kaiba: I have heard that you've fought against the Bloody Crow and that your friend fought against the Crow of Vengeance, just how strong were they?

Stephen: They were the strongest foes that we've ever come across.

Kaiba: And now there could possibly be more. Sooner or later our parents are going to have to step in or else the Four Kingdom Region will fall. Go get stronger Stephen. Crimson Blood or not, I can't let you be the strongest between us and you go losing to them. You know I will get stronger and soon surpass even you. Till next time Lockheart.

(As Kaiba says this, he leaves. Hours pass as Stephen is seen sparring with himself in the backyard of the palace until sundown. As he finishes up, Lunafreya appears, coming through an Ice Mirror all patched up.)

Lunafreya: I see you're still training as hard as ever, Prince Stephen.

(Upon hearing her voice, Stephen turns around.)

Stephen: Lunafreya? When you told me that you've wanted to talk, I'd imagine that it'd be a few days from now. You need time to rest.

Lunafreya: I'm afraid that can wait. Would you care to take a walk with me to see my mother, Stephen? We can talk on the way there.

Stephen: Why of course. Let's go.

(As Stephen says this, they begin to walk through the Royal City, towards the Uesugi Clan Section of the Kingdom.)

Stephen: So what was it that you wanted to talk about?

Lunafreya: Its regarding the Bloody Crow.

Stephen: What about him?

Lunafreya: How do I say this, he saved me earlier today.

Stephen: What? What do you mean?

Lunafreya: He helped me fight off Ragnarock before they set off that explosion. He protected me, blocking an attack that launched both of us into a building. He even shielded me with his body as the debris began to fall on top of us.

Stephen: And I'm guessing he was the one who pulled you from the rubble?

Lunafreya: Yes.

Stephen: None of this makes sense, Lunafreya. Why would he save you?

Lunafreya: Because I think the Bloody Crow is Dante, Stephen.

Stephen: What? Do you think that the Bloody Crow is my younger brother Dante? That's impossible Lunafreya, he's dead. He's been dead for seven years. It can't be him.

Lunafreya: Don't you think I know just how crazy this is? But hear me out on this Stephen. Dante is the only person who would ever call me Luna. You know just how close me and your brother was  Stephen. It was him, Stephen. It has to be. The only person who can identify him as Dante besides me is you. You've fought him. Did he say anything to you that could give further evidence?

Stephen: When we arrived at the Ragnarock camp, the other Crow who was there, his name was Sin. He had said that the Bloody Crow said that he couldn't kill me. Later when I loss to him, the Crow said that he had no ill will towards me. He said I wasn't his target, that I was the one protecting him.

Lunafreya: You are protecting his target? But who could that be?

Stephen: My father.....It's Mason. It all makes sense now. What he told me before Ken saved me. He said that this wasn't our first time meeting. I met him on the anniversary of his death in the Cemetery of the Disgraced.

Lunafreya: The night you were attacked by Ragnarock mercenaries.

Stephen: He not only protected me from them but later appeared as the Bloody Crow. I can't believe this...He's alive Lunafreya. But what are we going to do about this? We have no way of finding him.

Lunafreya: We will think of something Stephen, I promise you.

Stephen: A better question would be what will we do with him once we find him? He's a killer. He has been for seven years now. All of the tales of the Bloody Crow that we've heard throughout the years. What will we do with my brother?

Lunafreya: I don't have the answer to that question yet Stephen, but we will figure it out together.

(As Lunafreya says this, they arrive at her mother's home. Once there, Lunafreya's mother, Katherine Uesugi walks out and hugs her daughter.)

Katherine: Well hello my precious daughter.  What are you doing here?

Lunafreya: Well I'm sure that you've heard about what happened today. I came to see you and my siblings to show that I am fine.

Katherine: I'm sorry to say, but Kol and Willow are both on a mission on behalf of the clan.

Stephen: It was great talking to you Lunafreya. I will take my leave now.

Katherine: No need to go to Prince Stephen. You may come inside and join us for dinner.

Stephen: Very well then. I can never turn down your cooking Mrs.Uesugi.

Katherine: Come on inside, both of you.