Chapter 2:

Maya's POV:

I was sure i was a goner, but then I felt a strong pair of arms wrap around me, pulling me towards the surface. At first i thought it was Ky, but something inside me told me it wasn't him...

I don't know how long i was out. I woke up to the sound of voices, they sounded familiar but i couldn't quite recognise them yet. I was so dizzy. I tried to get up, but someone pushed me gently back down. I slowly opened my eyes and try to get my vision back to normal. I realised i was lying on a bed...weird. When my head stops spinning, i see Ky looking at me, with a worried expression on his face.

"Maya? Maya! Are you ok?" Ky asked, clearly concerned.

"Ky?" I asked, although I was sure it was him. "What happened?"

"We were swimming and some giant octopus came out of nowhere and grabbed you!"

"Oh...right.. Where am i anyway? " i asked, still a bit dizzy. Nevertheless, i try to get up again.

"We're at Kieran's castle...Maya, are you sure you're alright?"i heard Boomer began to explain, but stopped when he saw me holding my head.

"Yeah, maybe you should lay down for a while, you look kind of dizzy." Ky suggested, as if he was reading my mind.

"Yeah guys. I'm fine!" I manage to get on my feet and take a few steps, but i soon collapse. I close my eyes ready to hit the cold floor when someone caught me. I open my eyes to see Kieran smiling down at me.

"Maya are you alright?" He asked me, still holding me in his arms.

"I'm fine. Thank you." I say, but he didn't make a move on putting me down.

"I do not think you are fine" he argues. "Maybe you should lie down for a while longer"

"But what about the shadow kairu?" I say trying to get them to let me go. No luck, Kieran lifts me up in his arms and puts me back down on the bed.

"I think you're more important than any shadow kairu deposit." Said a new voice.

I turn around to see no other than Ekayon, leaning against the door frame.

"Ekayon?" I asked surprised

"Hi Maya!" he greets me with a smile.

"Hi... but what are you doing here?" I asked still confused. "Next thing you tell me, will be that Master Boaddai is here too!" I joked and we all laughed.

"Well, as i told Ky and Boomer, i stopped by the monastery for a visit when Master Boaddai told me you just left on a quest. So i decided to follow you and surprise you guys. When i finally caught up with you, i saw something drag you underwater. I quickly dived in after you and pulled you back up, but by that time you were already out."

" I was wondering who had saved me." I said to Ekayon, who was now sitting next to me on the bed.

"Thanks!" i thanked him and kissed him on the cheek. Surprisingly he blushed.

"N-n-no problem Maya! Anytime!" he replied.

"Wait a minute!" Boomer called out. "Is Ekayon, 'the great lone warrior' blushing!?" he said and burst into laughter. Soon Ky joined in too and I just giggled.

"What? I'm not blushing!" Ekayon argued, trying to hide his embarrassment.

"Cut it out you guys!" Maya said to the two sniggering boys. "If I kissed you two, you would be the ones blushing!" Maya threatened.

"Oh! Is that a bet Maya?" Ky asked.

Ky POV:

'This is my chance.' I thought. Don't blame me; I always like a challenge, especially this one.

"Oh! Is that a bet Maya?" Ky asked. Before she could answer Kieran spoke up.

"Shouldn't you be looking for kairu?" Kieran asked.

"Encase you haven't noticed, Maya is in no condition to go looking for kairu..." I said once again.

"Guys, I'm right here! Stop talking like I'm not, and I'm fine!" Maya objected.

"Maya, are you sure you're well enough to go look for kairu?" Ekayon asked.

"Yes, Ekayon. I'm sure..." she replied, standing up to prove her point.

"Well...if she wants to go, we can't force her to stay here..." Ekayon said.

"You bet you can't! Now let's go!" Maya said running towards the door.

"Hey! Wait up My!" I shouted running after her.

This was going to be a long day...

A's note: Sorry for the wait! Here's chapter 2! Hope you like it! Feel free to review! ;)