Chapter 3

I stay where I am. Kiba runs past me, his arms outstretched towards Cheza. His hands slam against the tank. Suddenly Cheza wakes up. Bubbles escape her lips as she tries to speak.

"Help me!"

Kiba tries to free Cheza. He bangs his fist against the glass, but nothing happens.

The others file in the room, led by Hige. They all run to Kiba where he continues to attempt breaking the glass.

I release my breath before I approach the tank. I glance around the room, stopping my gaze on a desk. On the desk lied a steel pen. I put on a mischievous smile on as I pick it up. It was kind of heavy, but it would be strong enough to puncture the glass.

I push myself through everyone until I'm standing in front of Cheza. I push Kiba to the side so he doesn't get cut by the glass before I lift my arm in readiness. The pen's tip facing the tank. I give a heavy grunt before I bring the pen down on the glass.

I jump back just as water sprays from the created cracks. We all watch as the crack splits right up the center. A satisfied smile sets itself on my face. My plan had worked.

A hand grabs me and yanks me back as the whole tank shatters into a million pieces. Cheza coughs at the sudden flow of oxygen. The water soaks our feet but we splash through it to catch Cheza as she falls. In the end, Kiba's the one who catches her.

"Kiba! This one has missed you!"

Cheza's voice was angelic but her grammar sounded odd to me.

I step back so the others could reunite with Cheza.

It takes only a few moments for Cheza to notice me.

"This one wants to thank you for freeing me." Cheza makes her way to me and begins to pet my head. I don't move away even though I hate being touched. Something about her touch was peaceful and soothing.

Kiba stands behind Cheza. His eyes reflected his joy as he lays his hand on Cheza's shoulder.

Suddenly, red lights begin to flash and sirens sound. We all glance at each other before we bolt for the door.

I take the lead and head back the way we came. I'm about to run around the corner when someone grabs the back of my shirt and yanks me back. I growl as I spin around land a punch on Hige's jaw. He stumbles back and falls to the ground. Right at Kiba's feet.

Kiba stares at me with awe. He helps groaning Hige to his feet, keeping his eyes on me.

"What was for?" Hige rubs his jaw.

I huff. "First lesson to know about me. I don't really like being touched. "

Hige frowns. "Well you almost got yourself into a big fight with some guards. I was trying to stop you. "

I bite the side and my cheek. "Oh. Uh, thanks. "

Hige sighs. "It's alright. It'll heal. "

I turn around and peek my head around the corner. A large group of guards were conversing in the middle of the hall. I pull back and look at everyone else.

"So what now?"

Suddenly, footsteps thud around the corner. The guards slide around the corner, pointing guns at us.

"Put your hands up! You're under arrest!"

I turn around to the others. Cheza looks a little frightened, but everyone else smiled as they saw my slight smile. I nod as I turn around, my lips spreading apart to give a mischievous smile.

I would be able to prove my worth to everyone in the next few moments.

Especially Tsume.