*Star*

Yusei, Jack, Crow. I didn't even have to think and yet I knew who they were, it was strange. How I evidently knew who they were, was a mystery to me. It seemed like there was a story connected to it all, but I couldn't remember what it was. Then this feeling erupted. It was like I wanted, needed, to find out. I was determined.

I blinked and thought about it. Determined? Up until now I had not felt such a strong emotion. Everything was natural and I accepted it. There was no surprise, no need to be happy or sad over anything and yet why did I feel determined? Determination, my mind whispered to itself on it's own. I widened my eyes at my new-found feeling. I felt an energy cling to me heart, one that had never been there before. I had a reason, a reason to live. The energy filled in the missing whole in my heart and for the first time in a long time, I was able to process what was going on around me.

When I was done being dressed in the weird cloth I looked at my new friends who were inductively my saviors. I started to open my mouth to say 'thank you' but for some reason no sound would come out. I tried to concentrate my strength into my throat muscles but for some reason, nothing would come out.

Yusei was the one to step up to me with concern. He removed one of his gloves and placed a warm, gentle hand on my neck. "Are you ok? Try speaking again." I obeyed, this time trying to maneuver my muscles, seeing if I could find a way to get some sound out. He removed his hand which made me shiver slightly and then replaced his glove. "She's mute." was all he said to his friends. I looked up at all three of them, wondering how they came to such a conclusion.

Well of course I couldn't speak, but wasn't that supposed to be natural to me? I shook my head at myself. No, it was natural to me, but it would never be natural to them. I felt a strange feeling come over me. It was like my heart had sunken to me stomach, and every time I thought about it, it would drop deeper. Sadness, said the voice in my head. I looked at them and pretended like I was listening but wasn't actually.

I watched the sun come up over the horizon as the other three discussed something. I watched as Crow left to get something and Yusei went to pick something off the ground. Jack just stood there with his arms crossed.

Now that the sun was up I could tell what each man in front of me looked like, down to the last detail. Jack had blond hair that seemed to stick out in the back while the front of it neatly shaped his face. His eyes were purple, which I decided was a great color, fitting someone with such a head-strong personality. Crow on the other hand was wild. His hair was spiked in every which directed as it flared out like fire. The only thing holding it back as a headband with a few sliver rings. The markings on his cheeks were and orangey-yellow while his eyes were full of laughter.

Yusei was the greatest. He wore a dark blue jacket with a black shirt underneath. The shirt contained some sort of red design. His pants were a matching blue of his jacket and his boot and gloves were both a chocolate brown. I looked up to hid hair that was a spiky, raven colored thing, with gold streaks that looked like thunder bolts. His eyes were a striking blue, that seemed to contrast in comparison to his well-toned skin. I marveled at them, they reminded me of something. I couldn't remember what though, but it seemed like a pleasant memory. One that filled my heart to the brim with joy.

I stopped to see that he was shifting in his pants. They seemed to be unusually tight. At least, tighter than they were a half hour ago. I was wondering how he could be comfortable in pants like that when I felt myself be lifted up in the air and then resting in something warm. I looked up in bewilderment to see that Jack was carrying me. I looked up at the blonde-haired man to see that his face was flushed. Was he sick? I wondered immediately as I placed a hand on his forehead to see if he was ok, but that only seemed to make him flush more so I quickly removed my hand.

I felt Jack move as he started walking, along with Yusei and Crow. They all seemed to be carrying something, or moving something, and I wondered why he was carrying me too. It wasn't like I couldn't walk my myself. It was when we came to a narrow passage that I understood. My bare feet touched the side of some glass that was sticking out and I could feel the blood trickle down them. It was only a scratch, but it made me more aware of my surroundings. The ground was covered in sharp rocks and glass, and it seemed like it would be a painful trip if I walked on my own. Jacks boots protected him so I didn't really need to worry about him. I swallowed a bit as we made out way through the ruble. I lifted my hand and tightly grasped Jacks shirt. I didn't want to fall. Especially not now.

*Yusei*

We had just reached out underground hideout when Rally came running to greet us. His thick brownish-red curly hair was bouncing up and down as he ran up and gave Crow the first hug, as he was the closest. He then proceeded to hug me, but hesitated when he came to Jack. It probably surprised him to see jack holding a girl, seeing as how Jack normally had no interest in girls.

"Um, Jack?" Rally asked, tilting his head, wonderingly. Jack roughly set the girl down and then crossed his arms. For some reason that made me irritated. He could have set her down a little more lightly. The girl looked up at him, not noticing how rude he had just been. At first she just bowed at him in thanks, "Hmpf, Jack Atlas does not need to be thanked in such a piteous way." The girl tilted her head a little and then did something that we never expected. She hugged Jack.

I was in complete shock as she wrapped her arms around his neck and gently squeezed him. She literally had to go on her tip-toes in order to reach him. I could tell that Jack wasn't expecting it either, for the second time in his life, Jack was speechless. I felt something huge slam itself in my chest, although there was no physical impact. My heart felt weak, I placed my hand over my chest and wondered if I was getting sick. That couldn't be good.

When she finished with her brief (felt like hours to me) hug, she moved on to hug Crow in the same fashion. My heart tightened again. What was wrong? She then moved on to me, only this time she hugged me around my waist. I could feel my heart relax and move again the minute she touched me. I watched her movement as if it was in slow motion. She gently wrapped her arms around me, being wary of my injuries.

I couldn't completely ignore the fact that she was wearing nothing underneath Jack's white jacket. I shifted a bit as she came closer until we made contact. I started to wrap my arms around her, allowing my arms to feel her curved and matured body. I could feel her smooth skin against my cheek as I counted each one of her breaths. My pants were so tight that it became difficult to concentrate, or even control myself, but I managed somehow.

When my arms finished wrapping around hers I could smell her light scent. Despite just coming from a place full of debris, she smelled like she just came out of a field of flowers. Fresh and beautiful. I tightened the hug a bit, but regretted it immediately. I could feel her breasts against my chest, making it even harder for me to control myself.

Her knee just lightly brushed my crotch as she leaned in closer to complete the hug. I felt my bulge grow even larger, and then, realizing how critical my situation was I quickly let her go. Fantasies were rushing though my head as she walked along to follow Rally into our base. The hug itself had only lasted for about thirty seconds, but I felt better and worse because of it at the same time.

I saw her turn her head, whipping her gray hair and looking at me with innocent gray-blue eyes. She smiled at me which made me feel instantly better. My desire for her body was gone, now all that was left was the desire to see her smile again.

I sighed as I realized just how dangerous she was. Women never had really interested me until now, so why her? I thought to myself as I conveyed the one question that I wanted to do be so desperately answered. Who is she?