I laid my head down on my desk. Finally lunch time, I thought Mr. Brown would never shut up. He keeps talking and I have to write what he said along with the notes on the board I'm not a fast writer. I usually end up copying them from Riley.
"Here, you go a ham sandwich." Rika said as she sat down at the desk in front of mine.
"Thank you, you're a lifesaver." I took the sandwich from her.
"Have, you heard Kaito Jeanne is back in town." Rika said with a smile. She's the number one fan of Kaito Jeanne.
"Eh? Really I thought she quit." I said as I took a bite of my sandwich.
"Well she didn't and she has been busy I heard she stole over a hundred something items. Every night she has been stealing." Rika said amaze.
"Don't give thieves compliments." Pres said, as she and Riley sat down next to us.
I took another bite of my sandwich. True be told I've been sealing demons away for the past couple of days. I want to make sure not to let one single demon get away. But at the same time of wanting to save people I have been sucking as a friend. The moment I was transformed back to Jeanne I knew we couldn't be friends anymore. I didn't even have the guts to tell him. Yugi must be pretty piss off at me. Maybe I should go to the park and talk to him. I want to still be friends.
"Hikari, do you want to go to the new restaurant they just opened up?" Riley asked me, breaking my train of thought.
"Sure." I responded.
"Remember to be careful out there is an escape criminal on the loose." Pres said.
"Well, I'm not really scared we got the Pres and Hikari. If there is anyone to be afraid is you two." Rika said pointing at me and Pres.
"Yeah, I'll break his neck while Pres breaks his ribs. We'll become the town's heroes."
Pres actually smile at me. It's very rare to see her smile when I'm not in pain.
"Then it's decided we're going to Burger World after school."Rika announced happily.
The final bell rang making me jump for joy. I'm free for today. Right next to the gate stood our group. I smile as I saw a girl with red brown hair standing next to Pres.
"Lulu, you're coming with us." I said excited.
"Yup, I can't let you guys go on your own its best to have another karate club member." She said in her usual monotone. Lulu is worse than Pres at expressing emotions. I feel like I'm talking to a statue half of the time.
"Let's hit the road. It's been a while since I actually got to walk on the streets of our beloved city and get to check out its many hotties and cuties." Rika said as she scanned the streets for any guys.
"Hikari I heard you join the Gymnastics team and the Drama club." Pres said, eyeing me.
Well, I had to join them there a perfect excuse to use whenever I need to be Kaito Jeanne. Plus I also join to tell Yugi to come to the competitions for Gymnastics and Karate. I want to him to also come and see the Drama clubs plays. I don't want to lose out friendship but the most important thing to me is I don't want him to feel lonely.
A, beep went off once our group enter the restaurant. I could smell cleaning chemicals along with French fries. I guess it could be worse for a restaurant. I look around to see it completely full. Business must be going great.
"Hello and welcome a table for four? I'll sit you in just a sec." A girl said as she made some sort of pose.
I notice the bad side of the restaurant the uniform is green. That alone made me look away, I hate green with a passion. I made a check quick on the girl I notice her eyes are blue and she has a nice short brown hair.
"Please if you could follow me I have a booth ready for you." She said with a smile.
I feel as if she really is smiling for real.
We all follow her and sat down in our table. She gave each one of us a menu and quietly left. I caught her name is Tea. She's pretty but not cute.
I look over the menu deciding in a classic cheese burger with a chocolate milkshake. I love to dip my fries in the milkshake. I look around the restaurant more. I'm not making a second trip to this place, the walls, roof and even the tables are green. I feel as if I were inside a pea.
"Hey, after this we should go to the arcade. I heard they have a new DDR." Riley said.
"Okay but you and Hikari have to go first." Rika said with a smile as she took out her small digital camera.
I resist the urge to roll my eyes I will only receive a hit from Pres. All of our head shot up as we heard a girl scream. Near the entrance stood a man holding our waitress, he was also holding a gun and pointing it at her. I felt at the pit of my stomach a fire that burn all through my veins. I hate it when guys can't treat a girl right. Always using them for something else that's why I do my best to please the student as St. Catharine's. I want to protect them from jerks like him. How, dare he treat a girl as a shield, this man is a total coward.
"Listen up, make any noises and this chick gets it." The men said with a grin.
"Great, we ended up meeting the escape criminal." Pres mumble disappointed. "Do you think Misao would believe us if we say it was a total coincidence."
"I doubt it, with our history in getting in easy trouble. She is going to yell at us for hours." Rika said with a sigh.
"Rika and Lulu let's see what Drama club has taught you, Riley, send an S.O.S to Misao, Hikari exchange places with the girl if you can. I'll do my best to empty out his gun." Pres said in a calm tone.
Right its best if I become his hostage. I can take him down in one swift move if he tries to hurt me. After all Misao should be here in thirty minutes in the meantime we have to make time for her.
We all look at each other and gave a nod of agreement. Rika and Lulu were up first. It was surprise to see such a group of young girls so calm when the rest of the restaurant was up in chaos. Which is good, our two lead actresses will blend in perfectly.
Rika and Lulu stood up slowly making sure to stay on the men's blind side. Lulu blinked her eyes a couple of times bringing emotion into them. She did a good scare face. Rika also did her best to seem frighten. Lulu went up first. The rest of us hid underneath the boot's table, making sure to keep an eye on them.
Lulu let out a scream as she run to the men speaking in perfect French. The whole time you would think she be screaming for her life but the reality is she was causing him out. Lulu, grab the arm he had around the waitress making it a little loose.
"Shut up, you little bitch." The men yelled as he tried to shake off Lulu.
Rika didn't miss a beat as she came up behind Lulu looking so scared. Her brown eyes seem larger than usual and she looked very pale. She is really good at acting.
"Please forgive her sir, she doesn't understand Japanese." Rika cried with a fake French accent.
I look over at Pres. She give me a stiff nod. I turn to Riley to see her typing as fast as she could. She's sending Misao the directions to the Burger World and how many hostages this coward is holding up. I let out a sight out of relief as she immediately put I'm the hostage. We don't need Misao to know the details in how I got in that position.
"Both of you get in the fucking ground now." The men yelled at Lulu and Rika.
Once I notice he was distracted with our actresses. Me, and Pres didn't hesitate in taking over the moment. She went up first and grabbed the men's hand, which was holding the gun. In a swift move she took out the bullets. Lulu let another scream to keep the men's attention on her.
My turn, I stood up as Pres crouched back in to the booth's table. Both Rika and Lulu got on the ground once they saw me coming. We all know if we try to take this guy down. Misao would beat us black and blue, plus who knows how many bullets Pres took out. I'm pretty sure there still a couple in the barrel. I can't take the chance of fighting him. He might try to shoot me but the bullet could take someone else down.
I grab the men's orange jump suit. I did my best to make eyes watery.
"Now, what do you want?" The men asked me in annoyed voice.
"Please, let me be your hostage." I said in a fragile voice.
"Why the hell would I do that?"
I could feel the waitress stare on me. She must be scare to death. I look up to the men making sure there were tears running down my cheeks.
"Because, think about it I'm wearing a St. Catharine's uniform. What does that say to you?" I asked, knowing the answer full well.
It was the reason we were all used to this sort of situation. Our uniforms scream were from rich people. Rich parents will pay any price to have their baby back. I couldn't help but wonder would my parents hear about this and try to pay the price or would they keep on ignoring me.
The men let out an awful chuckle that sounded as if he were shocking. He didn't hesitate in pushing the waitress to the side and pulling me in to his arms. The idiot actually has some brain power still left.
I let out a small whimper to keep up with my act. I ignore the metal thing being pointed at my head. Truth be told this the second time I get a gun pointed at me, when I'm not Kaito Jeanne. He sat us down in a near booth.
"Let's make it more, fun for you shall we, my dear." He started to undo my tie.
He undid a couple of my buttons showing off my bra. I froze as I did my best to focus on the ground. This guy is a pervert. In a way I'm glad I took over the hostage part. I don't want to see that girl get hurt.
"White is a good color on you my dear." He whispered in my ear.
I made my hands in to fist as I felt him lick my neck, disgusting pervert. He took my tie and wrapped it around my head covering my eyes.
"There, now you will become more frighten. Your fear gets worse once you don't know what will happen next."
Fantastic, now I can't see. I felt my heart beat a little faster. I took a deep breath trying to calm down. There is nothing to be afraid of. Pres can easily kick this guy's ass if anything goes wrong. Misao is on her way already. She will handcuff this guy and send him back to prison. I don't need to be afraid. I can also kick this guy's ass.
"Hey, you the weak looking shrimp. You're going to bring whatever the hell I want. As for the rest of you get in the ground. If any of you take two steps this way and this chick gets it."
I roll my eyes. Sure used me as a shield now. I felt my heart tighten when he mention "the weak looking shrimp". Could he have meant Yugi? No way, he can't be here. Please don't let it be him.
"Bring me some booze and some smokes!" The men screamed.
My fists started to shake as the thought of innocent Yugi being in this kind of situation scare me more than anything. I don't want him near this creep. The image of Yugi getting shot flashed through my mind. I stood up without thinking.
"Yugi get out of here, make a run for it!" I screamed.
"Shut the hell up!" The next thing I know I felt something cold and metallic hit me on the back of the head. My head hit the table. This, men didn't hold up on hitting a girl. I could feel something warm going down my neck.
I heard something slam against the table.
"How dare you hurt my precious Hikari?" A dark velvet voice spoke.
This voice isn't Yugi's. No, this voice is full of confidence it has no trace of shyness in it.
"Hey, who the hell said you could sit down?" The men snapped.
"What, I thought I could a company you. If you got the guts how about we play a game?" The dark voice said.
Something dawn on me. I can feel a dark presence is it a demon? No it doesn't feel as a dangerous presence. Who the hell is this guy? His got to be pretty stupid to ask the escape criminal to a game.
"A game, you say I have been needed of a little of fun." The men said as I heard a bit of a rustling noise.
I felt something warm near my thigh. The man lifted up my skirt. I felt his fingers rubbing too close to my underwear.
"Matching white panties as well, I see." The man said not bothering to whisper.
Oh, that is it I can't wait anymore. This man is a total pervert and there is no way I'm going to keep up this charade. My breath got stuck at the back of my throat as I felt the dark presence getting angry.
"Keep your filthy hands off her." The dark voice growled.
"You're right I'll play more with this doll later on. I can't wait to hear her scream." The men chuckle as I felt him un-button another button. This time he didn't hesitate tracing his fingers on my bra.
Right, now all I want is to kill him.
"So, what is this game?" The man asked amused.
I started to hear something being poured out.
"This is not a normal game. The loser of the game dies." The dark voice responded.
"Interesting what are the rules?"
Is this guy for real? A game, were you lose the game, you lose your life. I don't care what Pervy over here is doing to me. No one deserves that sort of punishment.
"The rules are simple. You and I must stay in the opposite side of the table but can interact with only restriction. We choose one of our ten fingers and the finger you choose is the only one you may move. Which finger you may use is entirely up to you." The dark voice explained. "Now, what finger would you choose?"
"It's obvious my index finger is all I need to pull the trigger." The man answered.
"Okay, in that case I choose my right thumb." The dark voice said.
What the heck can you do with a thumb? A small whimper, escape my lips as I felt a stab of pain go through my body. I felt the dark presence surround me as if trying to protect me from the man.
"What would you do once the game starts?" The dark voice asked.
"Pull the trigger." The man answered.
I push the pain to the back of my head right now I need to focus on this game in case something bad happens.
"Then the game starts now." The dark voice announced.
"And now the game is over." The man chuckled.
My whole body went stiff. I sat up hoping not to hear a gun shot. What I heard instead was a click.
"Oh right I forgot I also order a lighter. After you light up my smoke, it's game over for you." The man said excited.
Very, slowly hoping to not to catch their attention I start to button up my shirt. I smooth out my skirt feeling better knowing no one can see my underwear anymore.
"What the hell did you do that for?" I heard the man asked annoyed.
"Don't move your hand. That's Russian Vodka you're pouring its ninety percent alcohol." The dark voice answered amused.
That's the last straw. I'm dealing with this guy my way. Misao can yell at me and beat me up till I'm black and blue. I pull down my tie and look over to the man. He was pouring himself something to drink and on top of his hand stood a lighter. From what the guy said he moves his hand he'll fire up like a firework show. In other words he'll burn to death. I remove the lighter.
"Hikari," The dark voice said amaze.
I didn't turn my attention to him just yet. Not giving a damn about him having a gun. I kick the guy right out of the booth. I scoot over and got up. The man landed on his butt dropping the gun. I kick out of his reach. By this time I was so angry I didn't care if I broke some of his ribs. I kick him right in to the stomach.
"Next time, you decide to pick on a girl make sure she doesn't have a black belt in karate you, dumbass." I snapped at him. I punched the table feeling the ugly green cover crumble.
The man, literally shriek away from me. Good I don't think I'll have enough limits to not send him to the hospital with a couple of broken ribs. I turn my head back to the owner of the dark voice. My eyes widen as I realize it is Yugi but he seems so different. Relief and happy to see he was okay took over me as tackle him in a hug.
"Oh man, am I happy to see your okay." I said giving him a gentle squeeze.
He wraps his arms around me returning the hug.
"Are you okay?" He asked me, concerned.
I pulled away and smile at him.
"Yugi, I'm a big girl and did you see that guy he almost pee his pants." I chuckled.
I turn my head back to the man just in time to see Pres put in him in arm lock.
"Hikari, did he hurt you?" Lulu asked me as she starts to scan my body for any bruises and her eyes landed on my head. Mind, as well be honest.
"He hit me with his gun on the back of my head." I answered, a little annoyed.
Riley took out her handkerchief and placed it on the back of my head. All of our eyes widen as we heard the police sirens. Tires screech to a stop. Not even a second pass when a team of SWAP busted into the restaurant doors.
"Did she have to call them?" Rika said with a sighed.
"Riley did you tell her we had the whole thing under control?" Lulu asked glaring at the SWAP officers.
"Don't blame her Lulu, Misao would've of overreacted even with a paper cut." I said.
The SWAP team took the man from Pres. Not far behind them enter the paramedics. They all stared to check the customers for any injuries. I felt the hairs at the back of my neck stand as I spotted a brown head with a pair of sky blue eyes. As usual she was in a suit that looked like it, belong to a lawyer.
"Crap, were so dead, she looks majorly P.O." Rika said as she took a step backwards.
"Girls, let's make a run for it. Let her cool down a bit." Riley said as she hid behind the seat of one of the booths.
"If we run for it, she'll make the SWAP team take us down." Pres said eyeing Misao.
"In other words, were totally screwed." I laid my head back on the table. Maybe she'll go easy on me if she notices I'm injured.
"Rika, Lulu, Riley, Mitski and Hikari get your butts over here, right now!" Misao growled.
Am I the only one who can hear the funeral song?
We all made our way towards her with our heads down. I look over to Yugi through the corner of my eye. He had change back to his innocent and shy self. He was all over the waitress, Tea. For some reason that hurt, I felt as I got stab by a pin.
I turn my attention back to Misao as she glared at each one of us. I felt like a small prey cowering from the predator. At this moment I prefer Pres to be glaring at me.
"Whose idea was it, to save the original hostage with Hikari? Who also had idea, to empty out the escape criminal's gun while distracting him with two supposedly foreigners. Do you guys have any idea how dangerous any of those ideas were?" Misao snapped at us.
"Misao, we couldn't just sat quietly and let anything happen to our beloved waitress."
"Yeah, I mean we know how it feels."
"Not to mention some us can take care of each other."
"We know it was dangerous and stupid but we wanted to help."
Misao let a frustrated sigh. That's a bad sign.
"I called your parents they'll be here in a couple of minutes." Misao said as she looked down in a guilty way.
My stomach drop to the floor, would my parents call me after so many years of waiting only to yell at me for not being a good girl. I actually felt a bit of hope. I don't actually mind getting yell at for getting in trouble the restaurant. I'm actually looking forward to my parents scowling me.
As for the rest of the group let out a groaned, Rika look like she could kill the man as she watch them put him in to a police car.
"My mother is going to sign me for sure bodyguards." Riley whined.
"Lucky, I'm probably going to get beat up by my dad as a way to teach me girls are weak." Pres said irritated as she sat down in one of the tables.
"I'm going to probably get more and more tutors. My parents are going to take the chance to drill me with new subjects to study." Lulu said with a frown.
"I'm never going to get the chance to walk around the city. My father is going to get me personal limousine with a bonus of bodyguards. Super." Rika said as she sat down on the table.
They all let out a groaned again. I wonder what my parents going to punish me with. I hope they tell me they're going to come down and sign me personal bodyguards. Instead of groaning with everyone I giggle. Please, oh please, let them yell at me.
"Oh, come on girls it's not that bad." Misao said trying to lighten things up.
Everyone glare at her except for me. I wanted to hug Misao for calling my parents. I hope I get grounded.
"Hikari, are you okay?"
I turn my head to see a very worry Yugi. I smile at him.
"Of course, I might get a call from my parents just to get grounded." I squealed.
He looked at me confused. I don't blame him. I never told him anything about my parents. I never want to talk about my parents. The only ones who know about it are my A-Team and Misao.
"Actually, I couldn't reach your parents, Hikari." Misao said, guiltier.
As easily as my hopes had gone up they easily crumble down at Misaos words. My smile faded away I could already feel the tears building up but somehow I always did such a great job at acting out being fine. The tears were there but no one ever notices how badly I want to cry out.
"Then that means I'm home free." I said trying to sound thrill about it.
"Lucky," My entire A-Team give me a dirty look.
An officer come and whispered something to Misao. She nodded and turned back to us.
"Alright, your parents are here." She announced with a smile.
Nobody said a word as they exit out the restaurant but I could notice they were all going to pull an act of puppy face.
"Miss, I need to give you a check up." A paramedic said as he came up to me.
"I can tell you right now I got hit on the head." I said as I felt the pain getting stronger.
The paramedic nodded and sat me down; he soon started to work on my head. He kept telling me it was a small cut and would heal in a couple of days. He checked me for any concussion, he told me to wait at least two hours before going to sleep. I nodded and he went off again. I bet Misao already give him all my information. Not wanting to be inside the green pea. I started to make my way home. Another day ends as night begins. I love nights it's the only time I get to be someone else, someone stronger than Hikari Levington.
"Hey, Hikari wait up." Yugi said as he caught up to me.
"Aren't you going with your friends?" I asked.
Earlier I notice he was surrender in his own group of friends. I didn't want to bother him too much. I made the choice to wait till tomorrow to ask him how he dealt with the escape criminal.
"Well, actually I heard you got a concussion I thought I could at least walk you home to make sure you don't faint." Yugi said, as he looked down to his feet.
"Sure, sure I don't mind some company." I responded glad to see his pretty wide violet eyes.
"So, the group of girls you were with, were they your friends?" Yugi asked as we started to walk.
"You bet they are." I answered, proud of my girls.
"Where did you guys learn to do that stuff?" Yugi asked, curious.
I bit my lip to stop myself from attacking him in a hug. He reminds of an adorable curious cat I can clearly see his golden cat ears.
"Well, we are all from rich families. People are bound to want to kidnap us for the ransom money. I can't remember how many times Misao had to save me from kidnappers. All of us swear to learn how to defend ourselves. It wasn't hard to find a good teacher. The Pres dad taught all of us." I explained as I kept my eye on the sunset.
"Oh, right you mention his, a champion of karate."
"Yup, Pres is of course is the strongest of us, five. I'm second to her." I said, proud.
"Then, you weren't scared?" He asked, amaze.
"Nope, I knew I could take down the guy plus I had the Tiger Lilly as back up." I answered.
I turn around and started to walk backwards. All the shadows seem to grown tall and big. In a way it made me happy. I want the night to hurry and come.
"Hikari," Yugi stop walking and turn to stare deep into my eyes. "I know I made new friends but Hikari, your still one of my best friends. I don't want to lose your friendship."
I smile at him trying my hardest not to laugh at how innocent and cute he still look when he was trying to be serious.
"Yugi, actually I join the Drama club and Gymnastics. I want you to know that I want you there for every competition and every play. Otherwise I won't do my best if you're not there. So, please show up for all of them. After all you're my lucky charm." I wrap my arms around his shoulder and hug him. I pull away and place a kiss on his forehead.
"Thank you." I whispered in his ear.
Satisfied with the sight of his blush I turn and broke in to a run. I have to hurry the curtains will be up soon and the game will start, the game of catch.