Chapter 7 - Protect Her

"Kishu we need to help her soon!" Tart screamed. "I dont know how long shell last before shes too weak!"

"I agree. I just saw the mews and they were depressed." Kishu replied.

"Lettuce was in tears and she's so weak. What will we do?"

"Tonight. You distract Pai while I take Lettuce back. After that ill go and watch Pai. You get ready to warn the Mews if all goes wrong."

"But how long will it work before Pai works it out?"

"I don't know. But hopefully long enough for us to get her out of here." Tart nodded.

"This is our only hope."

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Lettuce was lying on the floor of the grey room. She didn't have the energy to do anything else. You're doing this for them. For him. You can make it. Those words kept going through her head as she could feel herself getting weaker and weaker. Tears kept streaming down her face.

"Lettuce." She heard someone whisper her name but she was too weak to respond. Kishu saw this and went into the room. "Lettuce can you hear me?" She managed to give him a nod. "Good. I'm going to take you home." He looked at her face and could see that she was crying. "Pai wont hurt him. Well make sure of that." Kishu picked her up before disappearing, taking her with him.

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Ryou was looking out of the window of his bedroom. Where is she? I don't want her to get hurt. He sighed. He knew that she wasn't okay. If only he knew how o find her.

"Ryou?" Kishu was now standing in the middle of Ryou's bedroom.

"Kishu what are you..." Ryou turned around to Kishu with a really weak Lettuce in his arms. "Lettuce!" He ran over to them and took Lettuce from Kishu.

"Ryou?" Her voice was barely audible. She was still really weak but she could actually turn her head now. She looked up to see Ryou. She smiled weakly.

"I have to go and watch Pai. I don't know how long it will be before he comes looking for you two. But Ryou, just make sure that you protect her." Ryou nodded and Kishu disappeared.

"Ryou what if he hurts you?" Lettuce looked at him with a worried expression. She was slowly regaining strength. Ryou looked at her. She looked so fragile, like a china doll.

"Don't worry about me." He gave Lettuce a very unconvincing smile. "You look like you need to rest." He laid her down on the bed. He turned to walk away when he felt someone grab his arm.

"Please don't leave me." She looked like she was gong to cry. He knew that even a trip downstairs could put her in danger. He sighed and sat on the edge of the bed.

"I'm not going to go anywhere." He put his arms around her, giving her a sense of security. She put her head against his chest. She didn't ever want to let go. For that brief moment, they both felt as if no harm would come to them.