A/N: Alright, sorry for the long time it took me to update. You can normally expect an update every weekend or so. Also there are some new characters that I made up. Merium: Cortes' mom and James, Cortes' dad. Anyway's here's the chapter.

Disclaimer: you know

Chapter 7: Allie or Enemy

"So you are a Ver Gyres", Lena said.

"Yes", Kyoko said transforming back into a human.

All of them wore a different expression. The Vector looked extremely excited along with Lena who also looked a bit iffy. Cheng looked a little freaked out. Wayan and Mahad looked awed; Cortes…well Cortes looked both shocked and confused. As for Kyoko, she was looking a little hostile.

"I'm gonna go now", Kyoko said turning.

"Wait right there, who said you were free to go"? Cortes asked stepping towards her; motioning for wayan and mahad to follow just in case he needed help if she made a break for it. They both paused quickly but complied.

"Do you want me to stay"? Kyoko asked turning back around to face them.

"Anyone who's an enemy of the Sphere is always welcome", Mahad said.

"Precisely", the Vector agreed. "I would also like to know a few things about your powers as well".

"But the Sphere will be back for me. They know where I am now", Kyoko said not breaking eye contact with Cortes.

"Don't worry, this block is completely hidden. Plus we destroyed the ships so they have no way of getting the coordinates", Lena said.

"If you want me to stay so bad then fine, but what does your captain say"? Kyoko said kinda cocky.

"Mahad, Wayan…get her back to the cell's", Cortes ordered.

"What", everyone, other than Cortes, said in unison.

"Cortes I must disagree", the Vector started walking up to Cortes, "This girl has done nothing wrong and she isn't with the Sphere, we know that".

"Mahad, Wayan", Cortes said fiercer. Both paused but listened to Cortes. They both moved to grab her but Kyoko pulled away.

"I won't fight you", Kyoko said turning around. Wayan started off, Kyoko followed, with Mahad bringing up the rear. Once they were gone Cortes headed down to the tavern to check the water supply leaving Lena, Cheng, and the Vector.

"You should show her kindness Cortes, we want her to trust us", the Vector whispered looking the way Cortes had gone, then heading back to the lighthouse. Lena and Cheng decided to follow him for they had nothing better to do.

(Lighthouse)

Lena was training with the Vector while Cheng sat and watched. They had been at it for what seemed a half an hour.

"You have gotten much better Lena, how does a break sound"? the Vector asked.

"Wonderful", Lena said relaxing. There was a moment of awkward silence; until Lena spoke again. "Vector, why was Cortes so…rude to Kyoko"?

"Well Lena, I don't think he was trying to be that way. I think it was just on instinct", the Vector answered, a little puzzled himself.

"He did seem kinda mean", Cheng piped up, "normally he welcomes new people as long as they're not with the Sphere".

"Yeah, and we all saw how aggressive she was towards Diwan; so I highly doubt she's with the Sphere", Lena said.

"Diwan looked like some mauled rat when Kyoko was done with her", Cheng said.

"A hair-less one", Lena added and all three of them chuckled at the idea.

"Back to your other questions, the only reason I can think of is because the Ver Gyres have hurt him in the past", Vector said trying to explain it.

"Like physically"? Lena asked.

"No, more emotionally", Vector said.

"How"? Cheng and Lena asked together.

"Well, the first time was when his family was killed. You see, there was a band of rogue seijins; they were the Ver Gyres, 5 of them to be exact…

Flashback

You see a pack of 5 wolves laying low in the undergrowth and bushes. It's pitch black out and the only light supplied is that of the moon. The wolves kept crawling closer and closer to a small town. There where only about 20-25 houses and it was surrounded by trees. There was one trail leading in and out of the town. They came to the very edge of the road right next to the village. No one was outside, everyone asleep, not expecting the many gruesome events that would soon take place. The wolf in front gave a low growl and they were off. All five heading for the third house on the right, the mayor's house, Cortes' house.

Present

"You see", the Vector told the two, "Cortes' father was mayor of that small town". "He was a wonderful man to, most everyone loved".

"Then why did the Ver Gyres attack"? Cheng asked wanting to know more. Both Lena and him where falling off their chairs.

These Ver Gyres where trouble makers. They wanted to 'cause panic, mayhem. They did it for their own pleasure. They called it the hunt but it was only slaughter".

Flashback(In the house)

"Merium…Merium wake up", an older man said, leaning over his wife and shaking her shoulder slightly.

The woman sat up sleepily. "James what is it"?

"There here, we need to get the kids and the villagers and get out", the man named James said hurriedly.

"You don't mean those criminals"?

"Yes, it's them. Go get Christoph and Aran and take the back way. Get the ship and get out of here", James said grabbing his gun. "I'm gonna go warn the village. I'll contact you afterwards".

Present

"Well what happened"? Lena and Cheng asked together.

"Merium had Christoph escape in the ship while she went back to help James", the Vector continued.

Flashback

"Chris what about mom and dad", the 6 year old Cortes asked looking out the window of the ship as they started to take off.

"Aran it's ok, they're going to meet up with us later", Chris tells him. "Hopefully", he whispers.

"Why is our house burning"? Cortes asked, concerned.

"What"? Chris asked looking down. He saw flames licking up half the town. "That's not good", Chris whispered under his breath.

"They won't die will they"? Cortes asked.

"I…I'm not sure little turtle…I'm not sure", Chris said quietly. There was a short pause as their ship flew away from the smoldering village.

"Chris…where are we going"? Cortes asked trying to hold back tears.

"We're going to stay with the Vector…until mom and dad come back", Chris said staring straight ahead.

Present

"They never came, did they", Lena more stated than asked.

"Yes", was the Vector's short answer.

"But Kyoko is different", Cheng said.

"We can all see that, but Cortes' only see's his past", Vector said.

"Maybe if he talked to her. Then maybe he would see that not all of them are the same", Lena said.

"Maybe", the Vector said thinking.

"Wait didn't you say that they hurt him in two ways? What was the second way"? Cheng asked.

"Cortes fell in love with a seijin. She could shape shift just like Kyoko. When they where together it was amazing", the Vector said pausing.

"What was amazing"? Lena asked.

"Ever since Cortes' parents died it seemed like he had lost all happiness, joy. He didn't really smile a lot. But when Karina and him where together it was almost like Cortes' had no worries left in the world. It was wonderful to see", the Vector said smiling.

"What happened to them"? Lena and Cheng asked together.

"Karina was murdered. There was a group of hunters. They didn't hunt animals though, they hunted the Ver Gyres. They had been passing by in a ship and had seen her and Cortes right outside of the lighthouse. Karina was transforming into all sorts of animals, while her and Cortes tackled each other. I was watching them; they where just having the time of their life, laughing. Suddenly just like that, it was over. They shot her from their ship. After that Cortes closed everybody out. Wouldn't talk to anyone. I think Cortes is trying to keep the girl safe by keeping her as far from the outside world as possible", the Vector finished. It looked as if all three of them were going to come to tears.

"That's so sad", Lena whispered. Those where the last words spoken between the three of them as they sat there in silence.

A/N: Again I'll try to update every weekend. Also I don't know anything about Cortes's past so I just kinda ran with it. Hope you liked and don't forget to review.