[Pinkie]

Riku said nothing until he heard the movement of feet "Remember...to live you must first die" He said. It was a riddle with in a riddle and Riku knew Thalion needed to hear it even if the young master didnt understand. "You young female' He said indicating to Neimi "You are going to let him go?" He asked simply and got a pained 'There is nothing I can do" In return.

It was true there was nothing anyone could do. Riku could see the aura of Thalion drop as soon as he entered the room. Riku sighed and sat down in the chair beside Mizukis bed. Hana bowed at the end of the bed. This is where she began a light chant that sounded like a prayer.

The minutes drew on. Those minutes turned to hours before Riku lifted his head one more but only to the fact that Hana's words had stopped "Master Riku..." She began and he silenced her by raising his hand. He then reached out and touched the crystal that laid on Mizukis chest.

His face became serious for a moment before it relaxed and he gave a smile "Welcome back...' He said softly before withdrawing his hand and placing it once again within his lap "My dear...be so kind as to fetch me that young women" He said to Hana and she said nothing as she stood and left the tent.

When she returned Neimi stood behind her looking tired and woren out. Her expression was a lost one and Riku frowned a little "My dear...everything happens for a reason" He said and got a pained huff from Neimi "Why am I needed?" She asked before bowing her head "Hes dead..." Riku then cut her off before she could continue her words "Is he now...' He said. At this her head snapped out "You yourself said that..." "I said to live you must die first' He said motioning to the bed. There the light rise and fall of a pale chest was seen. Mizuki was alive.