Sorry for those who are reading, I had a case of writer's block. Please review. Thank you.

Chapter 6: Aftermath

Everyone was stunned by Reich's action. Khro readied his chakrams and looked at him. "I don't need your pity. We'll finish this know!"

"Honestly child, you think you can defeat?" said Reich mockingly. "All of you rookies are no match for me. Do yourself and accept this gift, because I'm not this generous." He walked past Khro and pulled out a walkie-talkie. He muttered something in it and put it away.

"Who was that?" asked Sharlene.

"It's our ride out of this island," said Reich. He picked up his sniper rifle and placed it over his shoulder. "Unless you want to stay, I suggest you come with me," said Reich as he walked away from the fortress. They stood there for a moment, then they left fortress.

"Why did you do that?" asked Natsuko.

"Do what?" responded Reich.

"Why did you let us pass?"

"Because I was able to, so I did it," responded Reich sarcastically.

"It's cause you couldn't handle us," said Rane playfully. In an instant, Reich went up to Rane and pointed his rifle at Rane's neck. Everyone froze except for Reich.

"I could hurt you in so many ways that you will wish you were dead. Don't play with me child," said Reich as he slowly put his rifle back in its original position. Everyone stared at Reich as he continued walking. "Hurry up!" said Reich as if he were annoyed.

"I have a bad feeling about him," whispered Suiko to Orlando.

When they arrived at the far side of the island everyone wondered what's next. "Excuse me sir," said Suiko, "why are we here?"

"Because our ride back home is coming," said Reich. "Use that brain for something."

"But where's the boat?" asked Natsuko.

"It's not here yet," said Reich. As soon as he finished his sentence he sat down and placed his rifle on the floor. Everyone else remained standing. "It's coming soon," muttered Reich. In a few minutes, a boat landed near the area they were standing. A man stepped out of the boat to greet Reich and the others.

"About time," said Reich as he walked past the man.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting," said the man as he approached the others. "We had been delayed by engine troubles but it's all fixed now."

"Oh great," said Khro as he looked at the boat. Everyone began entering the ship, Khro being the last. Once inside Suiko sat down and looked at the sea. Natsuko slowly walked to his brother and took a seat next to him.

"What you looking at?" asked Natsuko.

"Just looking at the sea," said Suiko.

"Why?"

"No reason," replied Suiko.

"Well stop looking and celebrate," said Natsuko as he put his hand around his brother. "We're SEEDs know."

"Yeah, you're right." Suiko put his swords away and headed to his teammates. Natsuko followed his brother. When they entered the next room, they saw Orlando playing a card game with Rane and Sharlene was watching them play.

"Hey where's Khro," asked Natsuko.

"He's in the restroom vomiting," said Orlando as he played down his hand. "Straight Flush." Rane looked at his hand and placed it face down.

"I got nothing," he said gloomily.

"Too bad, I guess I win" said Orlando. He reached for the money until Rane's hand reached out and stopped him.

"Let me finish," said Rane. "I have nothing but a full house."

"That still isn't as high enough," said Orlando sarcastically.

"It isn't?" said Rane. Sharlene started laughing at Rane.

"This looks like fun," said Natsuko as he took a seat next to Sharlene and Rane. "Sign me up."

"Why not," said Orlando. Orlando shuffled the deck skillfully and then passed out five cards to each player. Rane, Natsuko, and Orlando were the only ones playing. They were about to place their hands down but the boat stopped abruptly.

"We're here," said Reich monotonously.

As soon as the boat opened its door Khro ran out the boat placing his hand over his mouth. He stumbled over a plank and fell to the floor. "Land… at last," muttered Khro. Natsuko and Shalene ran to help their friend. Suiko approached Natsuko.

"Come on Khro, get up," said Sharlene.

"Hey, I think that's hot dog," said Natsuko as he pointed at the vomit.

"Shut up and help me lift him," said Suiko. Both lifted Khro to his feet. Rane walked up on the landing area and almost tripped on the plank.

"Who put this here?" asked Rane as he walked pass the plank and walked toward his friends. "Hey Khro, you okay?" asked Rane. Khro responded with a groan.

"He's just sea sick that's all," said Orlando as walked up to Rane.

"Dude, your way off," said Rane as he quickly grabbed one of Natsuko's guns.

"What the hell?" said Natsuko.

"Khro is turning into one of them," said Rane as fearfully. "The virus is in him soon he'll be a mindless zombie eating brains and turning people into other zombies."

"You just have to be the most idiotic person I have ever met," said Natsuko as he snatched his gun away from Rane. "He's just sea sick, that's all."

"Yeah… well why is he so pale!"

"Cause he's famished," responded Suiko.

"Why are all of you still here?" Everyone turned to see Reich walking towards them. "Get that kid to a medic," said Reich as he walked passed them. As Reich entered the door, another man walked out of the door and approached the group. He was dressed neatly and wore a neck tie.

"You must be the graduates," said the well dressed man. "I'm here to tell you that the chief would like to see all of you in his office. Come this way."

"Wait, what about Khro," asked Sharlene.

"No… I'm alright. Let's just go," groaned Khro. He got to his feet and slowly walked to the door. Natsuko approached and grabbed him by the shoulder. Khro slowly turned and looked Natsuko in the eye. "What!" said Khro impatiently.

"Don't puke your guts out, don't wanna gross out the chief," said Natsuko as passed Khro. He headed for the elevator and pressed the button. The door opened and Natsuko stepped in. "Come on everyone the chief is waiting."

To be Continued…