Here! Is the next chapter! Muahahahaha! Oh -.- And the pairings are now changed.

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"We can set up camp here." Frodo stated, pulling back on the reins slightly.

Following his example, the others stopped beside him and nodded.

Jumping down lightly, Frodo wrapped the reins around a branch loosely. The others followed and tied the horses beside him.

"Where are we going after this?" Shiku asked quietly.

"We're going to go to the ranch, which is six miles away, okay?"

Nodding, Shiku smiled and patted Snowdrop on his thick neck.

Touki walked over to a small river and sat down, watching the water flow pass.

"Hi."

Jumping, she looked to the side, where Hareta stood.

"Hello." Touki murmured.

Nodding, he sat down beside her, "How long have you known Shiku?"

"Eh...for a few months now..."

"Okay."

It went quiet after that but none of them minded too much.


Dropping to the ground, Ryou watched quietly from the bushes. A cruel smirk was visible on her tanned face. His blue eyes watched the two girls and two boys. Running his hand along his thigh, he pulled out the gun which Deep Blue had given him.

Crawling forward onto his stomach, he twisted around the bush, aiming at the black haired girl.


Hareta smiled slightly, as he looked around. His eye caught something silver and he frowned slightly, turning to look at it fully. His eyes widened, as he shot up.

"Hareta?" Frodo yelped.

"Someo-

His words were quickly cut off, as there was a bang. Running forwards, he stood in front of Touki and there was a strangled cry as the bullet tore through his skin and damanging his lung. Shiku screamed loudly, rushing forwards towards him.

Frodo jumped up and started towards the bush.

Touki blinked once, before letting out a high pitched scream and grabbing Hareta around the waist. Falling to the ground, she held him against her.

"F-Frodo?" Shiku whispered, stepped forward then moving quickly to look behind the bush.

Her face paled, as she stared at the body of Frodo, a long rusty dagger sticking out of his chest. Blinking back tears, she stepped backwards then screamed, as someone grabbed her wrist and pulled her against them.

Twisting around, she stared up at the dark haired boy, with green coloured eyes.

"Leigh, it'll be okay, calm down."

Shivering, she stuttered, "H-how do you know my n-name?"

Saying nothing, he pulled her against him again, rubbing small circles on her back.

"Darren," He called, "Did you see where that man went?"

A tall boy with plain brown hair and eyes looked over and nodded, "Yes. He went towards the creepy looking place."

"Okay, thanks buddy. Can you see to Touki?" Nodding towards the black haired girl, Darren nodded and jogged over, falling to his knees beside her.

"It's going to be okay Leigh." He murmured softly.