Manda- Alrighty, here is the 4th chapter. I probably won't be able to update for a while. But i will try. Lots of drama in this chapter.

Amber- ........

Manda- *sigh* what is it Amber? I know you have something to say.

Amber- You did something bad in this chapter didn't you?

Manda- just read and you shall find out. Anyway just a quick note. i had to change chapter 7 of 'My favourite cow' a bit as i had put down that Shea was Chelseas age but saying that he is only about 10 years older than Amber in this. Ok hope you enjoy.

Ninja vs. Pirate
Chapter 4

I'd been running through the jungle for about an hour before I got tired. Shea covered his tracks well, so I'd been running the general direction of where I thought he went. I slowed down to walk. I heard a noise in the trees above me so I looked up while still walking. Then my foot got caught on something and I tripped. I couldn't get my arms out in time and I hit my head on a rock. Before I blacked out I saw someone walking to me.

**Dream**

"Mum, where are we going?" the 8 year old me asked.

"We are going to the jungle. There is someone I want you to meet."

"But why the jungle?"

"Because that's where he lives."

"Oh, ok."

When we got into the jungle, I grabbed mum's hand.

"It's scary, mum," I cried.

She stopped and kneeled down to my height and smiled.

"It's alright, Amber. I will protect you."

"O-ok."

She stood back up and we continued walking. Not long after, I saw a hut. We walked up to it and mum knocked on the door. The person who answered was a boy who looked to be about 10 years older than me. He had tanned skin, brown hair and eyes and was wearing a tiger print loincloth. He was also wearing the same material over his hands and feet.

"Chelsea...you come..."

"Sure did, Shea. Wanted to introduce you to someone."

It was then that Shea finally realised I was there. I hid behind mum.

"Come on, Amber," mum laughed. "It's alright. Shea won't hurt you."

I peeked around mum and saw Shea was smiling down at me. I came around to stand next to mum and looked up at Shea and smiled.

"H-hi. I'm Amber."

"Hi, Amber...me Shea. We be friends?"

My smile grew.

"Sure."

"Amber visit...anytime."

"Ok."

****

I slowly came around to hear a fire crackling near me. I tried to sit up but realized that my hands and feet were tied. I turned my head to the side and instantly regretted it. My head spun. I closed my eyes and waited for it to stop.

"I see you're finally awake," said a frighteningly familiar voice.

I snapped open my eyes and looked over at the fire. There he sat with a smirk on his face. Kai.

"What are you doing here? How did you get out of prison? And why am I tied up?"

"I'm here to get my family back. I escaped from the prison van when it crashed. Lucky for me I wasn't injured. It's taken me years to get back here without being caught. You're tied up so you can't escape. I've been watching you lately so I know how easy it would be for you to escape if you weren't tied up. And don't think for a second that your jungle boyfriend will look for you because I know for a fact that he is a long way in the other direction."

He put a pot on top of the fire and stirred the contents. I wriggled away from the heat of the fire and turned my back to it.

"Help me, Shea," I sobbed quietly. I took a deep breath and yelled, "SHEA!"

"Give it up, girlie. I told you, he ain't coming."

I ignored him. I rolled onto my back and continued to yell Sheas name out.

"SHEA! SHEA! SHEA! SH...mmph...."

"Geez, you are so loud and annoying."

Kai had put tape over my mouth. He went back to his cooking. I tried calming myself down so I didn't panic. I took slow deep breaths through my nose. After a while I calmed down. I started to drift off to sleep when I heard rustling in the bushes next to me. I looked at Kai and found he was asleep so I turned to look at the bushes. What I saw made my heart leap with relief. Shea was looking at me from behind the bush. He smiled sadly at me.

"I can't save you, Amber, because I don't like you anymore."

I felt like my heart had shattered into a million pieces. Shea turned and walked away.

"Mmea. MMEA!!!"

I woke up with a start. I started crying softly. It was just a dream. A really horrible bad dream. Shea didn't hate me. He will find me. I know he will. I drifted back into a dreamless sleep.

I don't know what woke me up first. The bang or the anguish yell. I opened my eyes to find Shea standing next to me with his back turned. I saw he was holding his left arm and blood was dripping down from his hand to the ground. Then I saw Kai pointing a gun at Shea. I realized that Kai had shot Shea.

"Mmea," I tried calling to Shea but the tape was still over my mouth.

"I will help you soon, Amber," Shea said without taking his eyes off Kai.

"You won't be doing anything because you will be dead soon," Kai said.

He aimed the gun at Sheas head and pulled the trigger. Shea was too quick but barely dodged it. He moved so fast that Kai didn't know where Shea was until too late. He was sent flying. Shea had kicked him in the jaw while crouching. I'd seen a move like that before. It was one of Rock Lees moves. He is a character in Naruto. Kai was knocked unconscious so Shea came back to help me. He untied my hands. As he untied my feet, I took the tape off my mouth.

"You ok, Amber?" Shea asked.

"I am now. I knew you would find me. Thank you, Shea," I said smiling up at him.

He smiled back at me then pulled me into a tight hug.

"Good. I not know what I do if I lost you."

I blushed when he said that.

"Me too. I don't want to lose you either, Shea."

I heard his heartbeat quicken. I pulled back a little to look up at him and saw him blushing. He looked down at me. Our faces were getting closer and then he gently kissed me. I was surprised at how soft his lips were. I put my arms around his neck and kissed him harder. We broke apart after a while.

"Wow. I wondered what that was like," Shea smiled with a blush on his face.

"Me, too. I'm glad I could have my first kiss with the guy I love."

"Amber loves me?"

"Of course I do. Why do you think I've been visiting almost every day since I was 8? I fell in love with you when I met you for the first time."

"I never knew what love was until I got to know Amber. I ask Wada what was wrong with me when I started feeling funny around you. So, I love Amber too."

We smiled at each other.

BANG.

Sheas eyes widened in shock. I felt a burning pain in my stomach. I looked down and found I was bleeding. I looked over at Kai and found him grinning evilly at me.

"Now you shall experience the pain of losing your beloved also," he snarled at Shea before he went unconscious again.

I collapsed to my knees.

"Amber!" Shea yelled.

He picked me up and started running.

"Shea, it hurts," I cried.

"Hang on, Amber. I take you to Wada. He know what to do."

"I'm scared."

"I know. Just hang on, ok."

"I love you, Shea," I mumbled before everything went black.

Manda- Mwahahaha evil cliff hanger is back. OMG OMG OMG evil Kai is back and he shot Amber!! Seriously, not even i saw that one coming. I originally planned for it to be Shea getting shot but it ended this way.

Amber- ...... i hate you Manda.

Manda- no you dont

Amber- yes i do. you got me shot!

Manda- well it was either you or Shea and do you think you could have carried him anywhere to get help?

Amber- ... i guess your right.

Manda- of course i am. ok i don't know when i'll update next but i promise not to make you guys wait too long.