Authors note: so I lied about not writing a sequel. I just didn't want people e-mailing me and stuff about how long its gonna take and stuff. BUT HERE IT IS! I SUGGEST ALL WHO DID NOT READ "BRAVE AT HEART" SHOULD READ IT FIRST! Well one with the story.

Brave at Heart II

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu once again met each other outside of Tokyo Towers. The three girls greeted each other with hugs. "I can't wait to see everyone." Said Hikaru happily. She was wearing a red sleeveless shirt, black shorts and sneakers. She wore her hair in a braid as usual. "Yeah know that were on vacation we won't have to worry about school." Said Umi. Umi was wearing a white blouse, a blue skirt, and black tights; She wore her hair loosely and had black boots on her feet. Fuu smiled and then looked up at the sky. She was wearing a green skirt, a white blouse, and a green vest on. "Let's get going." She said walking inside. Umi and Hikaru nodded and followed her inside. Once inside thew girl looked around and saw a few people around. "Oh look its those chick pastries." Said Fuu, "Let's buy some for our friends." Umi and Hikaru nodded and the bought a box of them. Then the three held hands in the corner of the room and concentrated on the world of Cephiro. In an instant the three girls disappeared into another world. The three girls appeared in a small room where several chairs were placed around a table. The three girls opened their eyes and looked around and saw no one. "I wonder where everyone is." Said Umi glancing around. They left the room and walked down a long hallway. "Let's go to the throne room." Suggested Hikaru. Umi and Fuu nodded and they headed toward the throne room. They reached the doors the lead to the throne room. "Should we knock?" asked Fuu. "Or go in?" "Let's knock." said Hikaru raising her hand and knocking the door. No one answered. The girls looked at each other and then Hikaru knocked again. Again there was no answer. Umi then walked forward and opened the door. The looked inside only to see darkness. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu walked in slowly and as soon as they were inside the door flung closed behind them. "What's going on?" Hikaru gasped. Just then there was an evil laugh. Hikaru looked behind her to see Debiru. Hikaru screamed as he shot out a plasma ball at her.

Hikaru sprang up from her bed in a cold sweat. She screamed loudly and clung onto her blankets. She breathed heavy and looked around. She was in her room back in Tokyo. Just then her three brothers rushed into her room and turned on the light. Hikari was they're looking up at the worried Hikaru, too. "Hikaru are you alright?" asked her brothers. "I'm sorry it was a bad dream." Hikaru said falling back on her pillow. "Would you like some water?" asked Her oldest brother. Hikaru shook her head. "No, I'll be fine." She replied. The three brothers nodded and filed out of the room closing the door behind them. Hikaru's dog Hikari remained looking at her. "You're still worried about me?" Hikaru asked her dog. The dog barked softly and licked Hikaru. She smiled and patted his head. "I'll be fine. good night." She said lying down on her bed and falling asleep.

Umi sat in her room staring at the ceiling. She rolled over and looked out the window and looked at the moon and stars. She then sat up in bed and stood up. "I just can't sleep." She said. She walked out of room and down the hallway passed hr parents bedroom and down the stairs to the kitchen. She grabbed a cup from the cupboard and then poured herself a glass of water. She gulped it down and then placed the glass down. "Maybe know I can get some rest." She said. Just as she began to walk up the stairs she heard a scream. Umi ran up to her parent's bedroom and saw they were gone. "MOM! DADDY!" she screamed. Just then she felt someone grab her arm. Umi spun around and saw Saiji staring evilly at her. "LET ME GO!" Umi screamed from the top of her lungs. He flung her against the wall and then pinned her there. "You will always be mine Umi." He whispered. "NO! LET ME GO!" she screamed again and again.

"Umi, Umi dear wake up please!" her mother sad frantically. Umi opened her eyes and got up breathing heavily. "Mom, Daddy!" she said hugging them. "Are you okay?" asked her mother. "It was a nightmare." Said Umi. Her mother held her closely. "It's okay sweetie." She said. Her father left the room for a moment and returned with a glass of water. "Try to get some rest." He said. Umi nodded and took the water and watched her parents leave the room. She looked at the water but didn't drink it. She placed it on her nightstand and rested back down on her bed.

Fuu sat by her window looking at the sky. "I miss you Ferio." She whispered. She looked at the rings on her finger and smiled. She yawned and laid down on her bed. She then turned of the light and fell asleep.

Fuu opened her eyes and saw the world around her dark. "Hello?" she said looking around. "Fuu." Said a voice behind her. Fuu looked behind her and saw Ferio. She smiled and hugged him. "Oh Ferio I missed you." She said hugging him. "And I missed you too. Fuu." He replied kissing her. Just then there was an evil laugh. Fuu looked behind her and clutched onto Ferio. Just then Fuu felt Ferio slip away from her. She saw Ferio disappearing from her. "FERIO!" she screamed. She ran after him but no matter how fast she went she couldn't reach him. Suddenly Fuu tripped and when she looked up Ferio was gone. "FERIO!" she screamed but no response came. She slowly got up and then felt someone take her arm and help her. "Oh Ferio!" Fuu said ready to hug him. She turned around and screamed. Standing in front of her wasn't Ferio it was Eri. He laughed evilly and held Fuu tightly. "My love." he whispered. Fuu screamed again and then called out, "FERIO!"

Fuu awoke feeling sick and frightened. She was alone in her room and everything was fine. She didn't want to wake up her parents or sister so she fell back on her bed and attempted to get some sleep.

The next morning the three girls met at Tokyo Towers to go to Cephiro. Fuu, Umi, and Hikaru yawned and greeted each other. "You guys look so tired." Said Umi. "Just had a nightmare." Said Fuu with a yawn. "I'll live," said Hikaru. "Shall we go?" The three girls joined hands and closed their eyes. Then they disappeared with a flash of light to Cephiro. The girls arrived in hallway where Ascot and Caldina were standing. "Well look at that." Said Caldina. "Hi Caldina." Said Fuu. She came over and hugged Fuu and said, "We missed ya' missies." Fuu smiled. Caldina then hugged Hikaru and Umi and then she looked at them. "How long has it been a week or two?" asked Caldina. The girls shrugged. Umi looked at Ascot and smiled. She walked over to him and said, "Hi Ascot." Ascot blushed slightly. He then noticed Caldina, Fuu, and Hikaru leaving. Okay I'm going to tell her how I feel. He thought. "Uh. Umi. I. do. uh." Ascot said turning even more red. "Ascot?" she said looking at him. "Uh want to go with a walk with me?" he asked. Umi smiled and nodded. She then walked next to him and slipped her hand into his and pulled him slightly along. "I haven't been in the gardens for a while." She said. Ascot then followed Umi to the gardens.

Fuu and Caldina walked down the hallway together. "So how have you been?" asked Caldina noticing Fuu looked a bit tired. "I well had a bad dream last night." Said Fuu. "Oh what about?" asked Caldina a bit curious. "I was with Ferio and then suddenly something kept pulling him away from me and no matter how fast I ran I lost him." She said a bit worried. "Then there was this strange man in my dream. I don't know who he was but. it was as if I met him before." Caldina noticed Fuu's worried expression. She wrapped an arm around her and said, "Dun worry Fuu it was only a dream." Fuu nodded and then smiled. Just then Ferio appeared around the corner. He looked at Fuu and smiled. Fuu smiled too. Caldina walked away and smiled. "Three's a crowed." She said. Ferio took Fuu's hand and kissed it. "I missed you." He said. Fuu smiled and then blushed slightly. "I missed you too." She said. Ferio slipped out something from his pocket and gave it to Fuu. Fuu looked at the dark green velvet box. She opened and saw a gold ring with an emerald set in the middle. "Its beautiful!" she said. Ferio took it out and slipped it on her finger. "Fuu I want you to marry me!" He said. She gasped and looked down at the ring and then at Ferio. She didn't know what to say at first. "I love you more then anything." He said. Fuu smiled and then said, "I love you. and yes I will marry you." She said. Ferio jumped up cheered. He hugged Fuu, swung her around, and then kissed her. Fuu laughed and then she kissed Ferio passionately.

Hikaru walked around the palace looking for Lantis and Eagle. "Maybe there at their rooms." She said to herself. She noticed she was closer to Eagle's room. She walked over to his door and knocked on it. "Come in." a voice called from inside. Hikaru slid the door open and looked inside. She saw Eagle standing by the window. The curtains blew gently around as a cool breeze filled the room. The sun was shining on Eagle's face. He looked over and smiled at Hikaru. Hikaru blushed slightly. Eagle looked so handsome in the light. Hikaru walked over to him and said, "Hello." Eagle smiled and said, "Hello Hikaru." She gave him and quick hug and then stood next to him. "How are you feeling?" Hikaru asked. "Fine a bit tired though." He said. "It'll take some more time I suppose until I fully recover." Hikaru nodded and then looked over to see the door slide open. Lantis walked in with a tray of food for Eagle. "Hello Hikaru its nice to see you again." He said. Hikaru smiled. Lantis placed the tray of food on the side table near Eagle's bed. Eagle walked slowly to the bed. His feet slid against the ground as he walked. He sat down and rubbed his legs and then looked at Hikaru and Lantis. "Thank you for visiting but I'm going to need some rest after I eat. we'll talk later I suppose." He said. Hikaru nodded and looked at Lantis he placed his arm around her and led her out of the room. "How come Eagle hasn't fully healed?" asked Hikaru once they were in the hallway. "I thought he was suppose to be back to normal right away." Lantis looked at her and shook his head. "He's tried but he says his body still feels weak, he might get better but he needs time." Lantis said. Hikaru nodded. As she walked with Lantis she thought about something. Is this a price we had to pay because of my wish for none of this to happen? Hikaru thought. Is it because of what happened with the three brothers?

As the young women from another world visited Cephiro in another dimension stood the creator. "Is it a price which they must pay?" asked Rayearth. Mokona looked at him and nodded. "I saved their lives. I interfered. I am not aloud to do that." Mokona said calmly. Rayearth looked down and then nodded. "When altering an event comes a price." Said a voice from behind Rayearth. It was the dragon Celes and next to him was Windom. "Eagle Vision of Autozam might fall back into a coma am I correct?" asked Windom. Mokona nodded. "A sad fate but no matter what choices we make there is always a price." said Mokona. The three spirits looked away from their master. "And next time we are forbidden to interfere." Said Rayearth sadly. "Yes. this is the last time we shall be able to see them. I wish them well." Said Mokona.

In the far reaches of space a light sped across pass the planets and stars. Faster and faster it went until it came to a small planet far from any other planet. The light sped through its atmosphere and crashed into the land. The people near by emerged from their slumber to see what the noise was. They came to the huge crater and saw nothing but dust at first. Suddenly something emerged from the dust. A male figure with long hair and black armor. The people's eyes widened and then they fell to their knees and bowed to their master. Debiru looked around and smiled. "Brothers." said the voice of Kenzi. "We are home." He moved through the crowed and looked around. He looked at the home which technology and magic made. He walked passed the people and then he used his magic to float into the air. He then disappeared and reappeared in a palace. He looked around as many servants looked at him. An old man with white hair, black robes, and a walking stick stepped forward. "Welcome home my lords." Debiru smiled.

Presea sat drinking tea. Primera was sitting on the table just enjoying her company. Just then Caldina and Lafarga entered the room. "Hello Caldina, Lafarga." Said Presea. "Would you like to join us?" asked Primera. "I'd love to." Said Caldina. She sat down next to Caldina and Lafarga sat next to her. Presea poured them some cups of tea and then handed it to them. As soon as they began to drink some tea the door opened and Fuu and Ferio entered the room. "Hey you two." Said Caldina sipping her tea. "Why you so happy?" Fuu smiled and held out her hand with the ring on her finger. "Oh what a beautiful ring." Said Presea. Just then it hit them. "OH MY YOU TWO!" Caldina gasped. Ferio nodded. "Congratulations." Said Lafarga. "I'm going to find Umi and Hikaru okay?" asked Fuu. Ferio nodded and ran after Fuu as she ran off.

Umi and Ascot walked through the gardens. The flowers were blooming nicely. Umi looked a beautiful blue blossom. She bent down and smelled it beautiful fragrance. Ascot looked at her and then pulled out a white blossom. I'll give her the flower and tell her. He thought. He walked up behind her and was about to say something when Umi got up and spun around. Umi bumped into Ascot and he dropped the flower he was holding and forgot what he was going to say. "I'm sorry Ascot are you okay?" she asked. Ascot turned red and nodded. Umi smiled and then walked toward the little pond. Ascot sighed miserably and then picked up the flower and then went to catch up with Umi. Umi knelt down to look at the little fishes in the pond. "How pretty." She said seeing a water lily. Ascot gathered up his courage once again. "Uh Umi." He said. Umi got up and looked at Ascot. "Yes?" she asked. Ascot forgot again what he was going to say. Ascot turned red a little bit and then turned away. "Ascot are you okay?" asked Umi. Ascot turned around and on accident he knocked her and she stumbled backwards. In an attempt to regain her balance she grabbed onto Ascot who lost his balance and the two fell into the pond. Both were soaking wet and looking at each other. Umi's hair was all in her face and clothes were drenched. Ascot's hat fell off and he was looking for it. "Where did it go." He asked. Umi laughed and picked up his hat and put it on him but even more water fell on him. Ascot groaned but Umi just began to laugh. "What's so funny?" he asked. "You look so funny all wet." She said between gasps. "Oh yeah you should look in a mirror!" he laughed. Umi looked at her reflection and burst out laughing. Just then Umi saw the white blossom Ascot was going to give her. She picked it up and looked at it. It lost a few petals but it still looked pretty. "Oh its so pretty." She said. "I was uh. going to. give. uh the flower. to. you." He said. Umi smiled and sniffed the flower. "Thank you!" she said. The two then began to laugh again. "Are you okay?" asked Ferio who was standing with Fuu. Umi and Ascot looked up and saw them and nodded. "You guys look so funny!" he laughed. Fuu giggled a bit and the two walked over to the pond. Umi glanced at Ascot and nodded her head toward them. Ascot smiled. "Can you guys help us out?" asked Umi. Fuu and Ferio looked at each other and nodded they reached their hands out to them but instead of pulling them out Ascot and Umi pulled them in. Umi and Ascot laughed as their friends got out of the water. Despite their anger Fuu and Ferio couldn't help but laugh too. "So what brings you guys out into the gardens?" Umi asked as they got up and out of the pond. Fuu smiled and held out her hand. "You got a ring?" Umi said examining her hand. Fuu laughed. "Ferio gave it to me!" She said. Umi's eyes widened. "Oh my god!" she said surprised. "OH MY GOD!" she screamed happily. She hugged Fuu and then hugged Ferio. "Congratulations!" said Ascot with a smile.

Eagle felt tired as he lay back down in his head bed. "Why am I feeling so weak?" he said to himself. "Maybe I should sleep more." He pulled the covers over him and rolled over to fall asleep.

Hikaru and Lantis walked into the throne room to find Guru Clef. "Hi Clef!" said Hikaru happily. He smiled and said, "Hello Hikaru." Just then Fuu, Ferio, Umi and Ascot burst into the room. All four were soaking wet. Water was dripping down from their hair and clothes. "What happened to you guys?" asked Hikaru noticing how wet there where. "Oh we just went for a swim." Umi giggled. Fuu laughed and then said, "Hikaru, I'm getting married to Ferio!" Hikaru gasped and jumped for joy. She ran and hugged Fuu. "I'm so happy for you." Said Hikaru. "We should go tell Eagle." Said Hikaru. She took Fuu's hand and the two girls ran down the hall. Ferio smiled and then noticed the huge puddle of water they left behind. "Sorry Guru." He said. Clef smiled. "Its all right." He said. "But you better dry off before you catch cold." Ascot, Ferio, and Umi nodded and turned to go change into some dry clothes. Lantis looked at Clef and shook his head and smiled.

Fuu and Hikaru got to Eagle's room. The door was closed. Hikaru softly knocked on the door and waited for a response. The light turned on and someone said, "Come in." Hikaru and Fuu walked in and saw Eagle on the bed. "Hey Eagle!" Hikaru giggled. He looked up and smiled as the two girls entered the room. Eagle sat up in his bed. "What brings you here?" he asked tucking his knees under his chin. Fuu cleared her throat. "I'm getting married to Ferio!" she said happily. Eagle's eyes widened and then he smiled. "That's great congratulations!" he said. "I'm happy for you!" Eagle was about to get up when a sudden pain surged into his legs and he fell to the ground. "EAGLE!" Hikaru shouted running to his side. "Are you okay?" she asked helping him up. "My legs hurt." He whimpered. Fuu and Hikaru helped Eagle back onto the bed. Suddenly another pain surged into him and clutched his stomach. He groaned and Hikaru held onto him. "Eagle, I'm so sorry." Said Fuu. Eagle shook his head. "It's not your fault. I should have been more careful." He said. Fuu looked at him sadly but Eagle smiled to reassure her. "I just need some rest." He said resting his head on his pillow. Fuu left the room so he could rest but Hikaru stayed. Eagle looked up at her and smiled. "I will be okay." He said. Hikaru looked at him and frowned. "Eagle." she said with a tear going down her cheek. "Please promise me you'll be okay." Eagle smiled. "Seeing you makes me stronger." He replied. He touched his hand to her cheek and gave her a tired smile. Hikaru smiled back and then hugged him. Eagle hugged her as well and when the broke his hands fell to his sides. "Good night Eagle." She said stepping away from his bed. She walked to the door slowly and then turned to look at him. He smiled and whispered, "Good night Hikaru."

Ascot walked to his room and undressed out of his clothes and hung them to dry. He wiped himself with a towel and then placed on some dry robes. He walked barefoot to his dresser and looked for his brush. He brushed out his hair out of his eyes. He looked at his eyes and smiled. He shook his head and was about to brush his hair to its usual style when there was a knock on the door. He sighed and walked over to the door. He grabbed the knob and flung the door open. Outside stood Umi. She had a cheerful smile on her face. She was wearing long blue pajamas and a robe over them. Her hair was tied back with a clip. In her hands was a tray of tea. "Hey Ascot." She said cheerfully. "I thought you'd like some tea." Ascot let her through and she walked in setting the tea on a table. Ascot blushed a little as Umi was preparing the tea. I should tell her I like her now! He thought. She looks so pretty with her hair tied up. and in those blue pajamas. Ascot mentally slapped himself back to reality. He then walked over to Umi and sat down in a chair. She handed him a cup and sat down across from him. She picked up her teacup and drank some tea. "So what were you gonna tell me at the garden?" she asked. Ascot was looking at the teacup. It was a beautiful white color with a light blue flower on it. "Um. well." he said a bit uneasy. Umi smiled and drank some tea. "Ascot you can tell me anything." she said. Ascot placed his teacup down and got up. He walked over to the window. He looked out at the night sky. Umi looked at him and blushed a little. He looked so cute in his robes and bare feet. "Ascot. your eyes are cute." She said walking from behind. "You should wear your hair more often like that." She said. Ascot smiled and turned really red. "UMI! I WANTED TO TELL YOU. I-I-I L-L-LOVE YOU!" he yelled on accident. Umi looked at him for a moment. Ascot began to freak. Just then he was about to run away when Umi grabbed his hand. Ascot stopped and turned back to her. She placed his hands against her cheek and whispered "I love you too, Ascot."

Fuu walked into her room and changed into her green nightgown. She dried her hair and wiped her glasses. Just as she was about to hop into bed there was a knock on the door. Fuu grabbed her robe and flung it around her shoulders. She walked over to the door and opened to find Ferio. She smiled and before she could say anything Ferio kissed her. "I missed you." He said with a grin. Fuu blushed and said, "We were only separate for an hour." Ferio interrupted, "A second away from you is an eternity to me." Fuu blushed and hugged Ferio.

Debiru, or well the three brothers, walked into their castle. The castle was the biggest structure in the entire planet. It was a strange looking castle. It was strange though. It was made of stone and yet it was as if technology was mixed with it. Debiru followed the old man into a chamber. Several guards were around the room. All Debiru had to do was glare at them and they all left. The doors were shut and Debiru sat in his throne. "Alright old man change us back." Said Kenzi voice. The old man scratched his chin and said, "Um. well." Debiru glared at him. "LISTEN OLD MAN WE WILL NOT GOING TO ASK YOU AGAIN!" Saiji's voice boomed. "I can't change you back to your normal bodies." He said. "WHAT!" Eri roared. Debiru grabbed the old man by the collar and growled. "Why not?" he asked. The old man pulled his collar calmly out of the tight grip. "I told you why before you left." He hissed. "I said that when you combine you three cannot return to your normal bodies because your genes have mixed and it be impossible to separate them without losing something vital to your damn existence!" He glared at him. "I told you that combining into one will make you stronger but only do it if there is no other choice." Debiru flew into a range he began to blow up the room. The old man watched and then shook his head. "There is a way. you guys can have new bodies." He said. Debiru stopped and looked at the old man. "You can't have your old bodies back but. I can release your souls. so that you can find a new body." He said. "What do we do?" asked Kenzi. "You find a body the you like and enter it!" The old man explained. "Then when you have you must place the person's soul of the body you entered into submission to have full control of the body. But I must warn you must place the soul of the person's body you've taken over slowly. or the person's body will die and you as well." Debiru smiled and then looked at the old man. "Let's begin." He said. "But we must find some bodies." Debiru interrupted, "We know what bodies we want old man. begin the process." The old man nodded and held out his walking stick. "Dark power hear my prayer give me the power of darkness." The old man chanted. "LIGHT TO DARK, DARK TO LIGHT, LOVE TO HATE, HATE TO LOVE, BODY TO SOUL, SOUL TO BODY! SEPEREATE SOUL STRIKE!" He then smashed his cane against Debiru. The body of the combined brothers fell to the ground and then three ghostly figures flew out. The three souls were black instead of white though. The briefly look at the old man and then flew away.

Back in castle Cephiro Umi and Ascot were laying on a blanket outside on a balcony. Umi's head was resting on Ascot's chest. "The stars are so pretty." Said Umi. "Yeah." Said Ascot. As the two watched the stars the ghostly figure of Saiji appeared. He looked at them and growled. Lucky for Saiji they could not see him. Saiji glared at Ascot. His anger flooded and then he entered Ascot with so much force causing him to jump up and cough heavily. "ASCOT ARE YOU OKAY?" Umi asked holding onto him. A speck of blood came from his mouth but he wiped it away. "Yeah I'm fine." He replied with an evil grin

Eri watched Fuu and Ferio kissing. It disgusted him. His anger built and walked over to Fuu. His hand when through her. Fuu shivered and that broke their kiss. "You okay?" asked Ferio. "Sorry just cold." she said. Ferio smiled and wrapped his arms around her. Eri stood in front of Ferio and he ran right into him. Ferio stopped and shook his head. "You okay?" asked Fuu. "Yeah. just a sudden headache." Said Ferio. Fuu hugged Ferio and smiled. Ferio then kissed Fuu long. When he broke Fuu was surprised. "You must really miss me!" She joked. Ferio smiled and said softly, "You have no idea."

Kenzi walked into the castle and entered several rooms looking for someone. "Where is he?" he wondered. Just then he entered a room, the room where Hikaru slept. He looked at the beautiful sleeping red haired magic knight. He walked over to her and gazed at her beauty. He bent down and kissed her softly. Hikaru twitched in her sleep and rolled over. "You will welcome my kiss." He said evilly and floated away. He then finally came to a room. Outside the room stood Lantis. Kenzi glared at him and sent his hand into his heart and grabbed it and then pulled his hand away. Lantis clutched his chest in pain. Kenzi laughed and entered the room. where Eagle slept. He walked over to the young man and glared at him. "You ruined everything. you. ruined my life. and know I shall have yours." He hissed and then he entered Eagle's body.

Authors note: UH OH the three brothers taking over bodies. What's going to happen now that Mokona can't help them anymore? What's going to happen to Eagle, Ferio, and Ascot? Will Umi, Fuu, and Hikaru be able to save them? Well this is it for chapter one. until next time this is Princess Hikaru signing off. cya!

~Princess Hikaru~