Elemental Power
Chapter 11


Later the next day Afton’s Grandpa was on the phone with Shiraishi’s Grandfather.

“Yes we have to get the boys together so they figure out how they are going to set this up” Afton’s Grandpa says; as he pauses listening to what Shiraishi’s Grandfather said.

“If they play their cards right this will work I have no doubts about that at all.” Afton’s Grandpa says, Afton and Dark stand there listening wondering what was being said by Shiraishi’s Grandfather as Grandpa stood there listening to him.

“Alright then we will be waiting for your driver to pick us up later today.”

“Goodbye…” Grandpa tells him.

“So what is going on?” Afton asks him.

Grandpa turns looking at the boys as he says, “He is worried that the spell will not only remove Shiraishi’s soul, but Zesiro’s soul as well and he has all right to. But if Dark does the incantation correctly Zesiro’s soul will be fine.”

“I will have the spell set to memory by the time we get ready to use it. It is going to take a few days to get suspicion to drop over this and make them think we have given up on trying to free Shiraishi’s soul. I do not want any problems when we go to do this and Krad will be our biggest problem.” Dark says.

“I have a binding spell we can use on Krad if we need to, but I am afraid it may work on you as well Dark. So if we can keep from using it all the better.” Grandpa tells Dark.

“Well if we have to use the binding spell on Krad and it does work on Dark too. Dark will be locked inside me he can always tell me the incantation and we can finish the spell that way. That is if push comes to shove while we do this.” Afton says.

“Yes we can, but as soon as the spell has Shiraishi free I will have to reverse the binding spell if it binds Dark to you, so Shiraishi can get to Dark and give him the ring of Kao or Krad will have her right back where she was.” Grandpa says.

“There are a lot of aspects that have to be covered and take care of here so this will go off with out a hitch; we cannot afford to mess this up because if we do Krad will have his back covered for the next attack we have for them to free Shiraishi.” Dark says.

“If there is another way...” Afton says in a questioning tone hanging his head hoping this will all work out for them.

“That’s why we have to make this one work. We will not have time to go digging for another spell to free Shiraishi after we wait till next week to do this.” Dark says.

“Next week?!” Afton exclaims.

“Yes I want to wait that long so Krad thinks we are still looking and then thinks we gave up on it. I want Krad to be at total ease thinking Shiraishi is all his and he has won this, but I will let you in on everything when we get with Nakamura and get him involved.” Dark says.

Afton nods as they hear his Mother call out to them telling them lunch was ready for them. They all head to the dining room taking their seats around the table. Dark sat down with the book that had the magic spell in it to free Shiraishi as Afton’s Mother says, “Dark dear you have to eat to keep up you strength for this if you plain on being apart from Afton. You are not going to be able to get the nourishment you need for yourself if you do not.”

Dark looks up at her as he smiles he says, “I know… I am just so worried about Shiraishi and learning this spell. I do not want anything going wrong we will only have one chance to get this right. After that we will be at a loss if we screw it up.”

Afton looks over at Dark as he saw him reach for a roll on the table and start eating it Afton turns looking at Grandpa saying, “So Grandpa when are we leaving to go to Shiraishi and Nakamura’s place?”

“He said he would be sending the car around 2 to get us.” Grandpa replies.

Afton looks up at the clock it read 12:45 Afton replies, “Well we still have a little while.”

Grandpa nods at Afton’s reply as they finish eating.


When they finished they helped clean up the lunch dishes and got ready for their trip to Shiraishi’s home. Afton walks into the living room as he saw Grandpa and Dark sitting there in silence.

“Well if this is not a gloomy bunch.” Aiko says walking into the room behind her son.

Everyone turns looking at Aiko as she was standing there smiling at them. Afton chimes in saying, “Sorry mom I guess we just have a lot on our minds today.”

Aiko reaches out and touches her son’s shoulder as she says, “It will all work out for you do not fret about that. Shiraishi is as good as at home with you and Dark taking care of this.”

Dark smiles at her as they hear a knock at the door, Grandpa stood as he says, “Well are you ready for this our ride is here?” Dark and Afton nod at him as they too stood, following Grandpa to the front door to leave.

When they arrived at the home they were greeted by Shiraishi’s Grandfather, “I am glad to see you all could make it. Nakamura has been on pins and needles since I got off the phone with you Mr. Niwa.” Shiraishi’s Grandfather said.

“Please call me Daiki. Mr. Michiyo.” Daiki tells him.

“Only if you promise to call me Hara.” Hara replies back. The two old men chuckle at one another as they walk into the home.

“Please this way…” Hara tells them leading them to an office down the hall.

“How is Shiraishi Mr. Michiyo?” Afton asks as Dark’s eyes widened waiting for his answer.

“She is resting well after what happen last night.” Hara tells them.

“What happen Mr. Michiyo?!” Dark exclaimed becoming worried.

Hara turned looking at Dark as they all took a seat in the office. Just then Nakamura walked in saying, “I am sorry I am late Grandfather. Father had me doing something before I came down here.”

“That is alright Nakamura we have not started yet. I was getting ready to tell Dark here what happen yesterday after he left us and then what you heard this morning.” Hara says. Nakamura took a seat with the others as he sat quietly listening to his Grandfather.

“Well what I was going to tell you Dark was that after you left Nakamura vowed to his sister he would help find a away to get her back home. After he told her this she called out to him telling him she could not find her way back and that you were the only one that could save her now.”

“And what happen this morning?” Dark ask him.

“Nakamura was awakened by Shiraishi screaming out your name. When he got to her side he said she was crying.” Hara replied.

Dark looks at Nakamura as he exclaims, “Do you remember about what time this was Nakamura?”

Nakamura looks at Dark as he shakes his head he says, “I am not sure exactly Dark I know when I made it back to my room it was like 4:50 am.”

“So I did hear Shiraishi call out to me.” Dark says.

“Is that what startled you this morning?” Afton asks Dark.

“Yes it was…I told you I was afraid Shiraishi were in pain.” Dark replies. Afton nods in reply to his answer.

“So what are we going to do to save my sister Dark?” Nakamura asks him. “We have to get her soon I am afraid for her. I think Krad is being mean to her and hurting her and if I find out he is I will hurt him back.”

Nakamura hangs his head as he hears Dark say, “Well what we have planed we will need you and Afton’s help, and this will have to happen at school for it to work.” Dark tells him.

Nakamura looks up at Dark as Afton says, “At school?! Why school?”

“Because school is the only place you two are going to be able to be in contact with Zesiro.” Dark says.

“So what do we need to do Dark?” Nakamura asks him.

“Well here is my plan you two.” Dark tells them. Nakamura and Afton sit up in their seats as they lean forward to listen to Dark’s plan.


Later on in the second week before Shiraishi’s birthday, we find Afton and Nakamura sitting outside talking, as Zesiro is setting not to far from them listening in to what they have to say to one another.

“What’s wrong Nakamura you have not really been yourself these last few days?” Afton asks him.

“It is my sister I am so worried about her.” Nakamura says.

“I know what you are saying… Dark has been apart from me, since this has all started. Grandpa told me last night they are having a really hard time finding a spell to break Shiraishi free of the spell the ring of Kao has on her soul.” Afton says.

“That’s what Dark was telling me last night when he came to see Shiraishi. I have never seen Dark so depressed he is usually so up beat and cheerful and since this has happened to Shira I have not seen him smile once.” Nakamura replies.

“Yeah he is taking this really hard.” Afton says.

“He loves my sister very much.” Nakamura says.

Afton nods as he says, “Dark will give up his life for her if he has to.”

Nakamura looks at Afton with a shocked look as he says, “I hope it does not come down to that. Shira would miss Dark so much if that were to happen.”

“I am hoping it does not either, but there is only two ways out of this to save Shiraishi and Dark told me when this all started he did not think he could kill Krad knowing he had Shiraishi’s soul within him.” Afton tells Nakamura.

“So what is the other way Afton?” Nakamura asks him.

“Grandpa found a spell that Dark could use to break Shiraishi free of Krad, but it would mean Dark would have to sacrifice his self and his love to do it.” Afton replies.

“Dark would?! Why Dark?” Nakamura asks.

“Because of the love they share for one another. Grandpa said the ring of Kao has one weakness and it is love. He said the ring of Kao cannot over power that… love is the strongest power on earth and as long as Dark and Shiraishi are in love Dark can case a spell to surrender his soul and love to the ring and it will over power the ring…”

Nakamura cut Afton off as he exclaims, “But that means Dark will die!”

Afton nods as he looks down at his lap he says, “But Dark said if there was no other way that this is what he would do. Then Shiraishi would be free and she would be able to stop Krad from using the jewel.”

“Yes once Shira is 18 Krad had better look out if she becomes free of him. Because she will show no mercy if he has hurt her and Dark had to die to save her she will not be nice at all.” Nakamura says.

“Good Krad needs to pay for what he has done.” Afton replies.

Just then, Sakura, Li, and Tai walk up to the boys as Sakura says, “So Nakamura I have been meaning to ask you about your sister and how she is doing, but something seems to always interfere when I get ready to ask you.”

“She is not doing much better she still sleeps a lot that sickness has really gotten a hold of her.” Nakamura tells her.

“Aww poor Shiraishi I bet she feels like crap. Is she able to get her homework done?” Li asks him.

“I do not think she is really trying to get it done. I think she is concentrating more on getting well then anything. After all she does not need the grade she is only here for something to do.” Nakamura says.

“That’s right your sister has already graduated for High school, I forgot about that.” Li says.

“So why the heck is she going to school?!” Tai exclaims.

“Because she likes school and it gives her something to do.” Nakamura replies.

“That’s just craziness if I did not need to go to school you can bet your last dollar I would not be here.” Tai says. Everyone laughs at her as they sit and chat some more.

Zesiro gets to his feet as he walks toward them he stops looking at Nakamura as Nakamura looks up at him Zesiro was smiling as he says, “Give your sister my best wishes to recover quickly. We miss her around her.”

Nakamura starts to get to his feet angered by Zesiro’s comment as he hears Afton exclaiming, “Nakamura… His time will come… let it be for now.”

Zesiro looks at Afton as he walks away saying, “Are you sure about that Afton?”

Afton turns looking at Zesiro with a look of disgust, he turns back looking at the girls and Nakamura, as the girl’s are looking at him with a look of what was that all about. Sakura asks Afton, “Umm Afton what did you mean by he will get his.”

Afton chuckles placing his hand to the back of his head he thinks fast he says, “OH… nothing… Zesiro played a trick on Nakamura the other day and made Nakamura mad at him. So Nakamura said he will get him back one day… That is why I said that.”

“Oh alright then I was just wondering it seemed a little strange.” Sakura says.

“Yes it did…” Li and Tai say together. The group chuckles at them selves as the bell rings for them to return to their next class.

After school Zesiro and Krad are at Zesiro’s home as they are talking,

“Well then I guess we picked a good item to use Shiraishi and casting her soul into you was an extraordinary idea. Dark is at a loss with not finding a spell to break her free from us.” Krad says.

“Yes and they have only found two ways to save her so far…” Zesiro pauses as he laughs continuing, “And the one way they will not save her, but kill her and you heard what Afton said Dark will not kill you knowing you hold Shiraishi’s soul within us. So that pretty much throws that idea out and the other way will rid us of Dark we will not have to lift a finger to kill him, Dark will do it for us.” Zesiro says still laughing at the thought of all of this.

“Stop it Zesiro…” Krad says.

“What’s with you I thought you would be happy to have Dark dead?” Zesiro asks Krad.

“It is not that… If Shiraishi is freed from us she holds much more of a threat for us. Dark’s powers I can withstand with manual damage, but Shiraishi will have the power to destroy us… or worse.” Krad says.

“What could be worse then death Krad?” Zesiro asks him unsure where he was going with this.

“Shiraishi can hold us prisoner in a void or even in the depths of hell casting us to the underworld and that is not a place I choose to be. So believe me when I say you would not make it a day down there on your own.” Krad tells him.

“So you’re saying we need to stop Dark if he chooses to sacrifice his self to save her?” Zesiro asks him.

“Yes… Dark I can take care of, but Shiraishi…” Krad pauses as Zesiro says, “Krad are you alright?”

“Shiraishi will show no mercy to either of us she has already told me what she will do to me if she ever becomes free of us.” Krad tells Zesiro.

“Will her powers really be all that powerful Krad?” Zesiro asks him.

“Shiraishi will be unstopped…” Krad tells him. Zesiro hangs his head as he says, “Then we have to stop Dark from freeing her from us.”

“Yes that will be our top priority for now. Therefore, you need to keep an eye and an ear open for when he might try to do this. If he does this without us knowing it will be the end of us both.” Krad says.

“But if Dark does this would he not try doing it on Shiraishi’s 18th? After all that is when she gets her full powers.” Zesiro asks him.

Krad starts to become irritated with Zesiro as he says, “I do not know Zesiro that is why I told you to keep your eyes and ears open so we will know. Then we can stop him when he tries to do this.”

“Fine I will do as you say Krad, but you better hope something is said about it or that will be the end of this little game.” Zesiro says.


Meanwhile at Afton’s home Nakamura and Afton go to talk with Dark, and Grandpa as Dark asks, “So how did it go… did Zesiro take the bait?”

“Well it looks as if he did.” Afton says.

“What do you mean it looked as if he did… was he listening to you?” Dark exclaims.

“Yes he was.” Nakamura says.

“Then he is hooked now all we have to do is reel him in.” Dark says.

“What are we doing fishing?” Nakamura asks with a chuckle.

“In a since yes we are.” Grandpa says chuckling as well.

“Well when do you want us to lead him to you Dark?” Nakamura asks.

“Give it a little longer the closer to Shiraishi’s birthday we get the more we make them sweat.” Dark replies.

“But that is this coming week Dark.” Nakamura exclaims.

“Yes this coming Thursday… I know.” Dark says.

“But that means she will be with Krad for almost a week before we save her from him.” Nakamura says scornfully.

“And what happens if it does not work Dark… what if Krad stops the spell you are going to cast and stops you from freeing Shira from him?” Nakamura adds with a tone of being displeased with Dark’s choice of waiting so long.

“It will work Nakamura… I know it will. I am not going to let Krad have the women I love any longer then I have too, I just want to make sure Krad is thinking it is me that is going to be on the line here and that we are not just trying to free Shiraishi. I want him to think I will be out of his way and by doing it this way Krad will be totally unaware of my actions.” Dark says.

“I hope you are right Dark…” Nakamura tells him hanging his head he says, “I am sorry for becoming angry with you Dark. I just want my sister back safe.”

Dark walks over to Nakamura sitting his hand on his shoulder as he tells him, “We all do Nakamura and I promise you she will be back with us very soon we just have to play our cards right to get Krad where we want him.”

Nakamura looks up at Dark as he nods and a smile comes across his face he says, “I so want my sister to kick Krad’s ass when she is freed from him. I know he has hurt her and I want him to suffer just as she has since he took her prisoner within him and Zesiro.” Nakamura says.

“So you think Krad has hurt her as well do you Nakamura?” Grandpa asks him.

“Yes I do…” Nakamura says hanging his head, “I have seen tears streaming down her cheeks much too often since Krad has had her with him.”

“You do not worry about Krad. I will take care of him myself when Shiraishi is freed of him. He will pay for everything he has done to her.” Dark tells him. The room became silent as they all stood there looking around the room and thinking to themselves about what was going to happen next.

“Yes one way or another he will pay for his indiscretion. Just as he always has over the 100’s of years he and Dark have been fighting.” Grandpa says. The boys look over at Grandpa as he broke the silence and their thoughts.

“So now what Dark?” Afton asks him.

Dark looks over at Afton as he says, “I am glad you ask that Afton, you know why?”

Afton shakes his head, as he says, “Umm No… Why Dark?”

“Because… I love this next part of the plan.” Dark says.

“Why do you love the next part of this plane Dark?” Nakamura asks him.

Dark smiles from ear to ear, as he says, “Because Shiraishi will be coming home with us after it is all said and done.”

Nakamura and Afton chuckle as Dark starts to tell them the next step in saving Shiraishi.



Elemental Power Chapter 12