Here you have it...the continuing chapter for Your Silence Is Your Yes. This is the sequel to it. I'm kinda basing it on what happens in KOF XI...and a mix of my own ideas here and there. Anyway, please read and review!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the SNK characters...never have, probably never will. lol

The sequel...

Chapter 22: Not Forever More...

"Hey, Shingo!" Benimaru stopped running.

"What is it, Beni-san?"! Shingo looked back, slowing down to a jog.

"I think I left something, I'll be back!" Benimaru headed back to the restaurant. He opened the door, then headed inside. (Ah! There it is!) Benimaru reached out to take his glove from the table, but a sudden voice from behind stopped him. His eyes widened.

"I see things are going well." Benimaru turned around quickly, but saw no one there. He turned back around, then gasped.

"Missing this?"

"Duo Lon!" Benimaru took the glove from his hands, then slipped it on.

"...the next KOF tournament is almost here."

"What are you suggesting?" Benimaru raised an eyebrow.

"You'll have to come with me to France. Maybe we'll find some answers there...about Ash." This caught Benimaru's attention. He nodded.

"I'll go...there's nothing I want more than to get him back for all he did..."

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"Umm, Beni-san?"

"Hmm?" Benimaru didn't bother to look up as he packed his clothes inside the last luggage bag.

"Where are you going?" He asked. Benimaru stopped packing for a moment, then let out a slight chuckle.

"Don't worry about it. We'll go to Kyo's house as soon as I'm done here." He finished packing the four bags, then loaded them into his car.

"Ready to go?" Benimaru asked Shingo.

"Yes." Shingo closed the front door, then joined Benimaru in the car. The car roared to life, while Benimaru took out a cigarette, then lit it. He took a slow drag, then let it out. Shingo coughed, looking at Benimaru with slight disapproval.

"Umm, Beni-san. Do you have to smoke it here?"

"Shingo..." Benimaru laughed. "You've gotta understand...a beautiful fighter like me needs a smoke every now and then. Even you could use one." Benimaru handed one to Shingo, who refused it quickly.

"N-no, Beni-san. I don't smoke."

"You sure?" Benimaru looked at him for another second, but Shingo nodded his head.

"Yes, Beni-san. I'm sure." Benimaru sighed.

"Okay, then." He slipped it into the cigarette box, then blew out another puff of smoke. "Anyway, you got any good CDs?" Benimaru asked him.

"No...just one of Athena's-"

"Never mind." Benimaru cut him off quickly, then turned the radio on. "Let's go!" Benimaru quickly placed the car in drive, and they drove off, leaving nothing but dust trailing behind...

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Once at Kyo's house, Benimaru got off along with Shingo. Kyo met them both outside.

"So what gives this wonderful surprise visit?" Kyo smiled.

"Take back your son, please." Benimaru laughed, referring to Shingo.

"Shut up, Beni. No, really."

"Well...I'm going somewhere for a while...actually, I'm going to form a team with Duo Lon. We have to go to France to check stuff out." Benimaru threw down the cigarette, then smashed it with his shoe.

"Duo Lon?"

"Yea. Well, I'm going to be late for the plane. I hope we see each other in the KOF tournament." Benimaru smirked, then he walked off. He waved goodbye, then got into his car. He sped through the neighborhood. Kyo watched until the car became just a speck. His glaze seemed to turn serious. (Time to take matters seriously...if Beni's prepared...so should I...)

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All right! The continuation continues! lol Tell me what you thought! Later! XD