Kenshin saw that Sakura was getting tired and winced lightly, having a feeling that this is what his trainer wanted the most: tired and unable to defend herself. It was what had happened with him when he was captured, even if he used Ms. Karou against him...

After hearing what happened from Deanna, Kirito had wanted to rush out there and help Sakura, but he knew that if he did that his actions would show that even with all of his teachings that he still didn't think she could take care of herself, which wasn't true. However, he did head out and stand next to Carly.

" You've clearly lost. If you dare try to take Sakura I'll make sure you never have a good stay in a town again." Carly said, knowing that forcibly taking a Bishie was a terrible offense. Kirito be prepared to get Sakura." She said to Kirito.

"With pleasure," Kirito said with a light grin before he headed to Sakura's position. Sensing something being thrown at Sakura, he quickly grabbed one of his swords and broke it in half. Turning towards the male trainer, he narrowed his eyes and growled lightly. Turning around, he picked Sakura up before moving her back to the safety of Carly and the others.

The Trainer was panicked and ran, leaving the three bishies that he had used in this fight. He didn't want to go to jail and had to get out of town fast.

Max and Thalia grinned at seeing the trainer running for his life, laughing when he was out of view. "Thanks for helping Max," the demi-goddess said after getting her laughter under control.

" You're welcome. We should help these three that were left behind." Max said feeling bad for those bishies.

"Yeah, we should. Especially since it seemed like they wanted us to help them," Thalia replied.

Lelouch was glad he was finally free, but knew it might be a while till he had the chance to find his trainer. "Thank you ." He said but passed out from the pain he felt.

Max was concerned when she saw Lelouch faint like that, and felt a little bad for having to fight just a few moments ago. However, that was then and this was now. "Carly, can you come over here and help me please?" she asked, not sure if it was wise to pick him up or even move him for that matter.

Carly nodded and grabbed her medkit. Lelouch seemed to be badly hurt and hoped he was alright.

Kirito brought Sakura inside, a small smile on his face. 'Your swordsmanship has improved greatly Sakura-chan,' he thought lightly before seeing Deanna.

" Is she alright ?" Deanna said and felt worried. She had a feeling that Sakura was still hers and was glad that Carly , Max and Thalia kept Sakura safe.

"She's fine, just magically exhausted is all. She'll probably be knocked out for a day or two I think," Kirito responded as he softly repositioned her body so that he had a better grip on her. "Do you mind showing me to your room so I can put her down?" he asked.

" Sure. Just follow me. Is the trainer arrested or was a he a coward and ran?" Deanna asked as she went to show Kirito her room. She was glad they would be here a few days , since a storm had moved in and was causing most people to stay inside.

"A coward and ran. Though I'll make sure never to cross your sister. She plays dirty," Kirito said as he explained what she did to make sure that he stayed and actually fought. "She's out there with Max and Thalia to make sure the guys are going to be okay. Those two and Sakura-chan make quite the team," he added with a tone of care in his voice. While she wasn't Asuna, and never would be, he was starting to see her in Asuna's place.

Deanna giggled. " And I'm glad she does. " She said. " Kirito what happened to the Bishies that trainer used?" Deanna asked feeling concerned.

"He left them, as per the deal he had with your sister," Kirito responded. "They did some sort of combination attack that hurt one of them badly, so they're most likely taking care of him now," Kirito explained.

" I hope they are alright. I wonder. If they had been forcibly taken too. " Deanna wondered out loud.

"It wouldn't surprise me. He did want to take Sakura-chan after all," Kirito responded angrily.

" I hope he freezes and gets arrested. It isn't fair that Bishies get taken from their trainers like that. " Deanna said feeling sad.

"Agreed," Kirito responded, remembering how his Asuna was taken from him. "Though at least they get a chance to find their friends again..." he muttered softly.

Deanna had a feeling Kirito was thinking about Asuna. " I hope they do. Carly told me once that a trainer and a Bishie share an unbreakable bond and can find each other under the most dire of situations. " She said.

"Then I hope that they can find their original trainers, whoever they may be," Kirito commented. "I'm going to go see if they need any help. Will you be alright by yourself?" he asked.

" I'll be alright. " Deanna said "I'll just take a nap before dinner. " She added glad that things went well today.

"Alright," Kirito responded before closing the door behind him. Heading outside, he asked Carly if she needed any help.