Raven: WHOOT! The crowd goes WILD!

Storm: Yeah…It's the long awaited sequel to Prophecy. More like a part 2, I have no idea how long it will be…

Raven: Who cares, as long as we see what happens…right!

Storm: I suppose…

Raven: Cool…Then what are we hanging around here for? Let's get this show on the road, or should I say…In the air! …XD

Storm: Hold up a sec. I suggest that those of you who haven't read Prophecy, do that first so you don't get cunfuzzled. It's way better than it sounds…Trust me! XD And if you want to read more. M1dn1te999 and myself have written 1-shots! They're up on her side!

-xXx-

Denial.

So that's how it was and nearly a month later I still can't get over what happened in that council room. So far everything is a bit dodgy. Some parts of that story was pieces put together with a bit of logic sense to make up for the times I wasn't there. Some parts are from the stories Ray'jin told me on his ship. His hunts with his two comrades Sarket and the one that died in battle…what was his name? …ah yes …Drekane. The rest of my most recent memories I tended to relive for they are still scarred on my mind. My first meeting with Ray'jin after Tania's death, how he took me in, lived my past, come to understand my worst fears and seemed the only one next to Tania to actually understand me. Then there was the battle with the Queen. I smirked at the thought of how I quite literally wiped the floor with them. I suppose that's one way of leaving your mark! I remember that I nearly went out with a bang when that bomb went off. How I side stepped death…

I looked up at the half moon pinned on the starry black velvet sky hanging over the city before me. I sat on the edge of a cliff like rock that stood between the millions of lights above and below. Only on nights with a decent sized moon did I think to expose myself to enjoy a night flight. Knowing the world we live in, I would've been broadcasted worldwide a long time ago. So as much as it ached, I had to sit tight during most days and keep from being seen by the public.

I didn't want anyone to know that I was the only survivor of the U.S.S Verloc and have officials in my face and being accused of crimes I've never committed. Dr. Philips was still out there somewhere cooking up something wicked no doubt. The last thing I needed was to have him hear rumors and discover that I had survived and back on earth by sheer dumb luck of watching the CNN news.

I still can't quite remember the day I got dumped here though. That one still boggles my mind. All I know is that I'm here now. Alone and hiding from the whole world, which sounds, like a fiendish task, all in the name of keeping yourself unknown to protect yourself from the horrors out there.

It's sad, I know. But the horrid truth of this situation is steadily setting in…

…That prevention is indeed better than cure.

Now you know what I'm going through. It's a real mess out there.

I sighed and breathed in the cool night breeze blowing in my face. As strange as this may sound, I hardly get stressed over my predicament. I always feel content ninety-nine percent of the time. It's just natural for me but I guess that would come as a blessing to everyone else I guess.

I'll admit that one thing's been bothering me though. I had some secret hope that Ray'jin would fight and find away to get to me. I really liked him. He was a great friend, the only one I had, but I just felt like I couldn't trust him anymore. Or perhaps I just didn't have faith in him to protect me after he did nothing to stop them dragging me away. I just didn't know what to think anymore.

(Snap)

I nearly jumped off the cliff (not that it would matter anyways) and I immediately snapped my sights to the darkened trees behind me. Was it a wild animal? An owl taking flight and knocking a twig?

Humans?

Whatever it was, it was still further ahead in the woods and frankly, I didn't want to stick around long enough to find out.

I got to my feet and silently stepped closer to the edge and let myself fall. The wind whispered sweet nothings in my ears. To lift me high and far away from my troubles if I just opened my wings…

My wings unfurled seemingly of their own accord and caught the wind. I straightened and glided silently towards the tallest buildings of the Central Business District. It was fairly late and there will be a lot less people about. Besides, I felt a need to experience the dangerous side of life.

My gaze followed the lines of cars leaving the pubs and the casinos as I headed to the city's center. I eventually braked and dropped down silently onto the roof of the tallest building and crouched on the edge to watch the hustle and bustle below.

The number of pedestrians was very few on the sidewalks and sure enough, my gaze came to rest on the distant figure of a young woman chancing it on her own.

Oh man…this is not good. She must've been working late. Why doesn't she catch a taxi? Knowing how predictable men are, they'll take one look and their brains will hit the basement… Oh just great. Speak of the devil…

I spotted some street punk character do a double take on the woman while smoking a cigarette. He took one last drawn out drag before throwing the stub away and began following her.

I rolled my eyes. Well I'd better help her cause what's on his mind is totally against me.

I made my way to the shadowed side of the building. I'd have to remain in the shadows at all times and not expose myself…

'With great power comes great responsibility.'

I smiled. Hey, if the shoe fits…

I dropped down, making sure I kept track on her. I needed to think of a way to end this silently. If I mentally warned her, she'd freak out. If I made something trip him, he'd make a noise and alert her.

But…

I could sure stall him.

I clung to the shadows and waited. When his form came into my view, I reached out with my mind to ensnare him with phantom hands. I grinned. He tried so hard not to cry out in alarm that the best way I could describe it is that it looked like he was trying to beat an invisible treadmill!

She managed to slip away unnoticed and I sighed in relief and made the oaf fall on his face for good measure. I felt that he deserved it for even thinking that thought in the first place. Plus, I needed to slip away without him looking for who or what was responsible for, in his case, his slight misfortune.

Too bad. I thought and took of silently again, making my way to the top of my perch once again to resume my lookout of the sights.

Minutes later my sight-seeing was disturbed yet again by a silent 'thump' I snapped my sights to the darker shadows. The blankets of darkness revealed nothing but I was sure someone…or something was there. I could feel it.

Not one for turning my back on such a thought, I faced the shadows laced across the rooftop with my whole being. My wings unfurled slightly to aid in my balance on the edge of the rooftop and sure enough, my senses picked up the trails of intent belonging to someone in my presence. It nibbled at my conscious as untrusting and unsure then changed to unrivaled excitement. Then someone emerged out of the shadows in a crackle of blue sparks…

… a Predator.

My eyes widened. That couldn't be. It just…couldn't…

"You are that winged ooman…Shur'ie?!" it asked. The mechanical sound of the translator rasped but the tone was unmistakably full of surprise and excitement.

I kept a wary eye on him for I wasn't sure of how to think or act. Never the less …I kept my cool and hesitated before slowly nodding my head.

" I am Drek'va of the Blood Mountain Clan. Word of you has reached many other clans across the galaxy. Apparently, your finder Ray'jin came to this planet during the middle of our hunt and has told all about you. He is looking for you but I haven't seen him again for three days."

I kept quiet as I studied him. Then I raised a brow, "Ray'jin came back? Why?" I inquired.

"I'm not sure. All I know is that he's looking for you. He seemed angered at your forced departure and we offered to watch for you. I should contact him…" Drek'va said as he lifted his wrist computer to tap at a few buttons.

He growled afterwards, "I can't reach him."

I had cocked my head in thought and I looked up at him, "Uhh… I appreciate your concern. Thank you for telling me. You see I've been hiding from…" I motioned at the people below, "I'm sure you can relate."

He nodded.

I tipped my head, "Then I'd better get going. I have a bad feeling about this. No doubt that crazy doctor is up to no good… Hunt well Drrrek-va." I added and pushed off the rooftop.

I heard him chitter in amazement as I faded into the night. I figured that the best way to start was to try and look for clues as to find where that maniac was hiding. I was feeling nervous about the whole thing. My heart still wasn't sure about Ray'jin, but now it was starting to worry me. Why was Ray'jin missing?

-xXx-

Three dark figures emerged out of the woods. Dark fur and sharp canines were illuminated under the soft light of the moon. They stepped up onto the cliff-like rock. Black noses sniffed the air, growls of accomplishment floating on the breeze. All six shining eyes flashed towards the city.

The one closest to the edge lifted a muscular arm and brought the devise he was holding to his ear.

The devise crackled, "Yes Adrian?"

"She's here." Adrian said in a husky growl.

"Perfect. Now it's time to initiate phase two."

The devise went silent and the three Erasers disappeared back into the woods.

-xXx-

Calvin replaced the receiver and turned to his prisoner locked up in chains and shackles. He got up from his desk and approached the one glass tank containing the creature within.

Calvin grinned darkly as the creature lifted its head from induced slumber, "Well… the timing couldn't have been better Hunter. My name is Calvin. Doctor Calvin…Philips!"

-xXx-

Storm: Oh…look at the time… We've all got a plane to catch!

Raven: XD…where's Midnite?

Storm: She'll be coming along just now.

Raven: Gosh Storm, our first flight on a plane! I'm shaking from anticipation.

Storm: You're shaking? I'm crumbling!

Raven: Er… that reminds me. Remember what MN said hey. No turbulence! I don't want to experience my first plane flight through turbulence!

Storm: It's not my fault I'm getting over excited.

MN: -walks in- If you don't calm it Storm, I'll knock you out with sleeping pills!

Storm: No ways…I wanna see the ground three thousand feet below!

Raven: -sweatdrop- Did you say… three thousand!

Storm: I think it's three.

Raven: Eep… that's it Storm, Definitely NO TURBULENCE!

MN: Yes Storm. You've got two weeks to have fun with the weather while we're on the ground in Jo-burg but while we're flying there and back… NO TURBULENCE!

Storm: Come on guys, it's fun to sail through the eye…

Raven & MN: NO TURBULENCE!

(SR333)

-§torm

"Chaos, panic and disorder … My work here is done!"