She was burning up.

Keiran looked at Emiri curiously as her breathing became uneven. For a moment he half wondered what the cause would be, though he seemed to realize that her body was rejecting the Mist. He watched her carefully, placing a hand on her forehead. A fever had developed, it seemed, though this just wouldn’t do. What a phenomenon. It was probably Chaos’ half-assed attempt at protecting her, though even his power was waning. He was overconfident, however, and greatly underestimated Keiran’s abilities. Clucking his tongue in disapproval, he would snap his fingers, the Esper appearing before him. Several chains surrounded the being, binding him, and he looked aggravated at Keiran.

“[b]You’ve seen better days,[/b]” He made the observation rather sarcastically. “[b]To think you’d actually try to defy me…I’m impressed, actually. It’s a completely idiotic move, but bravo for the effort. But as fun as it was, I’m afraid I’m going to have to punish you for interfering. You understand, don’t you?[/b]”

Chaos had a dark look on his face, anger seeping out of him. “[b]Laugh it up while you can,[/b]” The Esper warned him.

Keiran’s expression fell into one of curiosity. “[b]Scary! But tell me, O wise one, what do I have to fear?[/b]” He patted Emiri’s head almost mockingly. “[b]I’ve got your Scion of Time wrapped around my finger. None of the other Chosen Ones could even dream of putting a scratch on me. I’m disappointed in you, don’t tell me after all this time you’re having second thoughts?[/b]” 

Chaos remained silent, and Keiran let out a laugh. He would then clap his hands together once, the chains tightening and burning Chaos. Chaos let out a grunt, though would continue his silence in defiance. It was very valiant, though very boring. Keiran raised his eyebrows as he would raise his arm, the chains grabbing hold of Chaos’ blades. They would lift each of them in the air, and as Keiran would drop his arm, one would stab Chaos. Once the blade would get pulled out, another blade would stab him. This would continue as each blade finished and another would start, effectively creating a cycle. 

Emiri let out a cry of pain, still unconscious, though Keiran would watch Chaos. “[b]Now [i]that’s[/i] hilarious. Stay in your cage like a good Esper, I’ve grown tired of seeing your face.[/b]” He dismissed the Esper with a snap of his fingers, and Emiri would be still again. “[b]There, there, I know it hurt, but I had to teach him a lesson,[/b]” He would assure her as she slept, though the Mist around them would warp itself, darkening. She let out a quiet cry of protest, though Keiran would gently shush her, patting her head once more. “[b]Now that Chaos is out of the way, it’ll be over before you know it. You won’t suffer long, that much kindness I can give you.[/b]”