Mkayy I just updated and I'm bored so I'm going to write a new chapter anyway. =] Probably wont finish it and I wont upload it for a while. not until i give everyone a chance to review. be sure to check out the photobucket. will help with visualization. Also, this chappie is dedicated to DarkAngelDreams13 for being the first to review the last chapter! Thanks. =]

kk im writing this later. nobodys reviewing and i want to get on the next chapter because im having a lot extra time on my hands, so im putting this chap up even though i only have ONE review. where did everyone go?

On the way to her temperary home, Kairi recalled two things about the beautiful girl who'd given her the blue sweatshirt. One: her name was Audrey. (She didn't have a last name.) Two: she was Kairi's first and best friend in the entire world.

Kairi's eyes almost filled with tears when she realized how much she'd lost when she left Audrey. She still didn't know why she left, which frustrated her, but she had faith that she'd remember eventually.

When she reached the house, she thanked Teacher once again for her extreme generosity, then went into the bathroom to get changed. She was embarrassed to look in the mirror first thing and realize her hair was a disaster. She slipped into the shorts and a pair of black socks, then pulled the tanktop over her head. It was warm and sunny so she left the sweatshirt in the bag along with her new pajama-wear, then combed her hair. Not wanting to deal with it that day since she was already overly-stressed (coughkaylecough) she brushed it back into a mid-height ponytail and let her bangs fall loose. She normally wore her hair down except for when she was overly flustered.

Finally, she took an eyeliner out of her old bag and traced her eyes with it. She didn't think she looked right without it. After that she picked up her things, exited the washroom, and walked into Wrath's room. She could hear Al talking to him outside. I guess they're becoming friends. She shoved her dirty clothing under one side of the bed and kept the new things and her eyeliner in the bag, under the other side of the bed. Then she made the bed out of guilt. This isn't my house. I should be more respectful.

She turned around to leave the room to find herself staring up into the eyes of Edward Elrick himself. =]

"Oh, hello, Edward." She tried to look natural. He's gonna be soooo mad. I can't believe I told Kayle he's my boyrfriend. I barely know him!

"You're upset. Why are you upset?" Edward looked down at her. She was about the same height as Wrath, which left her about four inches shorter than him. It was actually very easy to compare because they were standing awfully clothes. Luckily, she didn't blush easily.

"I'm not upset," she forced a smile.

"Don't lie." He took a step toward her. "I told Teacher all about this Kayle thing yesterday and she told me I have to watch you so you don't run off on us."

"Oh." She tried to keep from laughing. "So you should definately know that I spoke to him today."

"When?" He frowned. She's not ugly, but she's not pretty. Definetely not ugly though. And she seems pretty sweet.

"Today, on my way back from the store." She sat on the bed and patted the spot beside her, inviting him to sit down. He could very easily become a nice friend. I guess. But his "little" brother kind of creeps me out. "He grabbed me and dragged me into the alley."

"He didn't- touch you- or-" Ed turned red with embarrassment.

"No, no, of course not." That is the sweetest thing I remember ever seeing a guy do. "He just told me I had to come back to him. Apparently I left a group of people somewhere, and it has to be nearby, because he went back and talked to Travis-what's-his-face last night and then came back this morning. He's been watching me. That's how he knew where I was going and where to grab me at."

"What a creep," Ed commented. "What's with this Travis guy, anyway?"

"Well, haha, that's when the story gets funny," she laughed nervously. "He told me I had to go back because apparently Travis was his best friend and my boyfriend and Travis was all in love with me or whatever and then I said that I already had a boyfriend and I kind of sort of in a way told him that you're my boyfriend."

"Uh- well, err okay. I guess that could work to our advantage or something."

There was a long, awkward pause. Why did I do this to myself?

"So..." She paused. "Something else, oh mighty awesome protector-man." She giggled. "I remembered something else."

"What was it?"

"I had a best friend. Not sure if that should be in past tense or not, but her name was Audrey."

"Okay. Well, we should go outside now."

"Yeah." She followed him out of the room. He is so cute.

Wrath ran up to her as soon as they exited the room. "Go away, Ed. It's my turn with Kairi."

"She's all your's, kid. Just don't go on any more field trips."

Wrath rolled his eyes and took her hand, leading her out to the front. "He and Al are always play fighting outside. No one ever wants to play with me."

"You have Izumi."

"She's busy. All the kids in the neighborhood always come to her when they break their dumb toys."

"Awwww. Laaaaame."

"Yahh." They both laughed. I think I'm beginning to adore this little kid. Then his voice grew serious. "Are you leaving today?"

"No. Not today."

"Soon?"

"Probably." They sat down on the front lawn together.

"But where will you go?"

"I think I might go to a place I used to be. But I'm not sure."

"What place did you used to be?"

"I don't know where it is."

"Then how will you get there?"

"I know a boy. He's kind of crazy. But he'll show me." She laughed softly.

"But he'll like you. You're pretty."

"I am not." She scoffed and playfully pushed his shoulder.

"You are, too! You're prettier than that girl Winry."

"I very much doubt that." I'm not trying to make my character conceited. I've said twice in here she's NOT pretty, lol. She's just not completely ugly. This is Wrath trying to be a sweet little kid. =] And Winry is very much more gorgeous than Kairi lol.

"You are. Ed likes her." He looked at her out of the corner of his eye. "But he likes you, too."

"What? Where'd you hear that?"

"I listen to them at night sometimes." Wrath covered his mouth and laughed. "He talks to Al a lot."

"I figured as much."

"You're trying to change the subject. You're not leaving."

"I have to eventually, Wrath. I'll try not to go too soon, though."

"Okay, but you might not want to leave me and Mommy after Ed and Al leave. I bet it's gonna be a lot better."

"Why do you dislike them sooo much?"

"Because Ed's mean to me and Al agrees with everything Ed says."

"Let's go in the house." Kairi jumped up and started walking toward the door.

"Why?"

"Remember that crazy boy I told you about?" She replied through gritted teeth. "He's here and he wants to take me away. So we're going to go and hide inside of the house now."

Wrath gasped, ran forward, grabbed her hand, and dragged her inside. She turned around and saw Kayle trudging up the lawn. "Kairi, just hear me out, okay? I just want to ask you something!"

She turned around. "Go get Ed. Tell him Kairi wants him to come out front. It's an emergency."

"Okay." Wrath ran through the house. Kairi closed the door gently behind her.

"Uh- hi?" She said it like a question instead of a greeting.

"Kairi," he smiled. "He just wants to see you. Everyone does. We all miss you so much. Especially Travis. Audrey, too. She cries, Kairi. Just come back. You don't even have to stay."

"Look," Kairi breathed, walking to the bottom step. She could hear Ed coming down the hallway. "I'm going to come with you. But not now. I'm going to go wherever all these people that supposedly know me are. Eventually. I can't just up and leave. Stop hanging around all the time. When I'm going, I'll let you know. But you need to leave me alone. And tell Travis I have a new boyfriend. I am not even remotely interested in him."

Ed was standing on the porch, staring down at them. She knew this because of the small flicker of worry in Kayle's eyes. "Alright, I'm leaving." He started walking backwards down the laws. Please, just trip and fall. Make my day. When she got to the top of the steps, Ed put his arm around her for show and they walked inside. After the door was closed he removed his arm from her shoulders and she was mortified to find that she was blushing.

"Well, he should go away for a little while. Maybe Teacher will get off my back now."

"Yeah, maybe." She suddenly felt completely numb all over.

"He can't do that to you!" Audrey cried. "You've gotta go."

"I don't think I can do it. What if he caught me?" Audrey ices her arm. It was swollen and purple; twisted heartlessly.

"This is a run or die situation. We've been through this before. If I could do it, so could you. You're a smart girl. You'll get away."

"But what about you?"

"Kayle won't let him touch me. He doesn't give a crap about you, though."

"But I can't just leave you!"

"Yes you can and you are."

Kairi shook her head hard. Ed had walked off. She sighed. I think I need to leave soon and confront this Travis.

She shook her head to clear it, then went to get a drink of water. Her throat was still sore.

Wow, I like posted the last chapter like twenty minutes ago and this one's already done, haha. Better hope you guys review, or the longer it'll take this chap to go up. =] I've resolved to not post this until I have three reviews. I'm also running out of ideas and I want to keep her at Izumi's at least until chapter ten, so here are your options:


A) Suggest something fluffy to happen between Ed and Kairi

B) Suggest ways for Wrath to get Kairi into trouble

C) Suggest something else to happen

All suggestions will help lol. Please? Like even if they're dumb suggestions cuz those give me inspiration too haha.