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Recap: I nodded at her and we set out to the place where we would meet Jack's kidnappers. This is ending now. I'm ending it now!

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Chapter Four ~ Girl Power

*Kim's POV*
We walked down the street in silence. I keep glancing over at Layla, but she was concentrating on something. I assumed she was scouting ahead for the enemy. I really needed conversation. All that I kept thinking about was Jack. I had heard everything in the phone call. From his cries of pain to his yells for me to stay away. I had died a thousand times during that call, and I knew he wanted me to stay away, but after hearing the death treat, I just couldn't.

-Flashback-

"What do you want me to do...? I asked letting my tears fall. I realized that Jack had gone silent.

"Meet us outside your Dojo tonight at 10pm."

"Ok." I mumbled

"Make sure that you and Layla..." How did he knew she was here listening? "come alone. If not there will be nothing for you to collect."

"Will Jack be there?" Layla asked grabbing the phone off me. My tears where falling down my cheeks, I was unable to speak any more.

"Hello Layla."

"Answer my Question!" She yelled "And while your at it... Who are you?!"

"Jack will not be there. I'm not stupid. Goodbye." He then hung up. Layla glared at the phone. Handing the phone back to me, we went through our plan. Basically we meet these guys, get taken, and then get away from them some how. Then we'll find and rescue Jack, and report them to the police. Layla didn't agree on any of this but I didn't give her much choice. So we agreed on the plan and decided to meet around the corner from mine.

-End of flashback-

We walked around the corner and finally the dojo came into view. Before we reached the front doors Layla pulled me behind a food cart.

"Julie and Ella are there," She pointed out. I looked ahead and saw Milton and Jerry's girlfriends outside our dojo. They where clearing waiting for the warriors, but some ninjas had started to approach them. I stepped forward ready to warn them of the approaching danger. Layla stepped in front of me placing her finger to her lips.

"If they mistake them for us, we can follow them to where Jack is," she hissed.

"But..."

"Kim think about it," She smiled. "The big boss man must know what we look like. As soon as he sees them, he will let them go. Trust me on this. This way we can follow them and get in unnoticed."

I had to admit it was a better plan than mine, but what if he disposed of the girls in a different way? I went to say something but stopped when I watched the ninjas jump them. Quickly and quietly they gagged and tied the two surprised, innocent, and defenceless girls. Throwing them over their shoulders they started to run ahead. Layla looked at me and nodded. I felt much better to have a Black belt Ninja Dragon with me. After Jack left to move to Seaford, Layla had continued at their old dojo but in a few private lessons she learned how to move stealthily around like a ninja. The two ninjas ran past the food cart we were hiding behind, thankfully without noticing us. Layla held up her hand in a forward motion. She took off gracefully, managing to take every step quietly. I tried my best, but it wasn't as easy as it looked. I watched and followed her instructions as we in turn followed the ninjas to the hideout.

It took a lot longer than we thought. Every now and then we had to stop and hide in case they looked around and saw us. We where lucky enough to stay well hidden the whole time. They ran through an abandoned junk yard and up to a creepy, old house. The ninjas opened the front doors and walked through. Layla signalled me to stop. We hid behind an old car that was missing it's wheels.

"Wait until the ninja's come back out," Layla winked. She seemed to have this all planned out in her head. Whereas for me, my plan was to run in, find Jack, and run out. I nodded my head to her when I realised I hadn't even responded. The front door opened so fast that it slammed against the rotten wooden wall. We got a quick peek of the inside, It looked like a maze. Two corridors split into four as they wound around different corners. Suddenly the two ninjas came back through the doors carrying the girls. A guy stood in the doorway smoking a cigarette.

"I said bring me Kim and Layla!" He shouted. "Not bloody Hannah Montana and her BFF!"

"Sorry Sir. You said to get the two girls who where waiting outside the dojo at 10pm," One of the ninjas muttered. "We apologize Sir. We will go back and get them."

"This time you better provide the correct girls. If not, there will be no Jack left for them to save!" He glared "I've had it with his mouth!" Kim went to launch forward but again Layla stopped her.

"But sir, what about what our boss wanted?" The second ninja asked.

"I couldn't care less about him. As long as he's semi-conscious then it's fine!" The man grinned. "But if his men can't do what I ask in return, why should I listen to him?" The ninjas bowed their heads in defeat. Quickly they hurried off back the way they had come, without muttering a single word. Layla nodded at me to follow as the boss man closed the front door.

"We'll scout around and try to find another entrance, but be quiet," she smiled

"Yes ma'am!" I mocked. She scolded me before giggling.

"Sorry, my training kicks in."

"No no, carry on I like it," I smiled. "To be honest if you weren't here I would of gone after the ninjas right at the beginning."

After making our way around the house, we finally found a entrance... the front door. Layla reached forward and quietly opened the door. I peeked inside but lucky for us, no one was in sight. I nodded at Layla to say everything was clear, and we walked into the building.

"Where do we start?" I whispered pointing to our four choices.

"Let's take this one." Layla said pointing to the one on the far right.

"Why?" I asked

"There seems to be a cellar. It's a prefect dark prison," She winked taking the lead. At the end of the tunnel a ninja appeared ahead of us. We got into our fighting stances as he walked closer. Working together me and Layla brought him down easy, a second and third ninja appeared out of no where. Taking on one each, it took a little longer. We feared the commotion would bring more running, but after I took down mine, there were no more ninjas. I looked over at Layla and realized her ninja was very strong. I gave her a hand and finally we had him down too.

They had all been trying to stop us from going forward. Nodding at each other we continued on. Trying to catch our breath, we scanned the area. Finally after a walk, longer than what we thought was possible, we came to a door. Just as I was about to open the door, we heard muffled voices from the other side.

"Where is Kim?" It sounded like the boss.

"How should I know?" Jack muttered we hardly heard him, but we could hear the sarcasm in his voice.

"Don't use that tone with me."

Jack cried out, making me flinch.

"Where's Layla?"

"Do I have to repeat myself?" Jack asked.

"Don't try and be smart, boy!" and again Jack cried out. I hated myself, Jack was getting hurt right now. And I couldn't move, I, Kimberly Crawford, was frozen with fear, too much of a chicken to help her best friend when he needed it the most. I looked at Layla and she seemed to be experiencing something different. She was itching to run in but knew it wouldn't help the situation.

"Alright. Lets try again," The boss cleared his throat before continuing "Where are Kimberly and Layla?"

"Go to Hell!" Jack shouted

"How dare you. Young man I've had it, I'm going to..." Jack cut him off before he could carry on with his threat.

"Do what you like to me. I'm not psychic, and even if I did know where they were. I'd never tell you!" Jack shouted.
"Right, well we will see about that."

Suddenly it went silent. It didn't last long, when Jack cried out in pain. His cries where silenced by a laugh. Then Jack cried out again. I don't know how, but I was glad when I bashed into the cell door. I landed in the room ready to fight. The sudden light change had blinded me for a few moments. Finally my eyes adjusted to the light and Jack and the boss's figures came into view. My eyes met Jack's. He was on the floor clutching his bleeding shoulder.

"R...u..n!" He managed before a kick silenced him.

"Ah Kimberly! Right on time," The boss smiled. I went to launch myself at him, but he was incredibly fast for his size. He pinned me to the wall by my collar before I could react. My lungs tried to get air, but couldn't seem to find any. My vision started to grow black. Then I heard, rather than saw, Layla kick the boss. He released his grip and I fell to the floor next to Jack.

"And Layla!" The guy smiled "My lucky day."

"Maybe," Layla smiled "Maybe not."

I got to my knees after regaining my breath, and helped a wobbly Jack to his feet. Even in his state, he placed me behind him.

"Looks like talking is out of the question."

The man smiled taking off his jacket. Under it was the shirt of a gi, with a black belt wrapped over his jeans. It didn't surprise any of us. He sent a kick towards Jack, but Layla intervened by kicking it away. While they where waiting to regain there stances I kicked the boss man. I landed a stomach kick which sent him backwards a bit. He was very strong and well built making it harder for me to get a good impact. Layla and I kept throwing our kicks and punches, and surprisingly we were over powering him. Maybe he didn't want to hit us because we where girls or something, but we didn't hold back. I sent another kick to his face. It landed at full force. He stumbled backwards and spat out a little blood. He suddenly seemed to gain strength as he angrily wiped the blood away.

"Ok, I was playing with you," He stepped forward blocking Layla's kick with ease. He pushed her backwards and she crashed to the floor, unhurt but dazed. He appeared in front of me like a ghost. He punched me in the stomach sending me to my knees. Gasping for my breath, I looked up and saw his huge grin.

"This is for making me spit blood!" He smirked, raising his fit. I knew I couldn't move in time so I braced myself. But the impact never came. I looked up and saw the back of Jack. He had managed to block the oncoming attack with his good arm. The pain must be excruciating, but he had got up and saved me.

"Don't you even dare!" Jack shouted pushing him back. "Your not hurting them any more, Or else!"


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