Sorry, it's not that long, is it? And it's most likely going to be a boring chapter. sorry.


Rin pov

Chapter 9

Oh my freaking god! I want to beat the living shit out of that goddess! I'm so pissed at her! And who the hell does she think she is, just because she's the damn goddess of space and time it doesn't mean she has to treat us like objects! WTF! Stupid bitch. Well, Len brought us to Gakupo's house. I don't get how this will help us.

"Len, why are we here?" I asked, panicked, "Yuki knows where Gakupo's house is." Len didn't answer me, but he had a determined look in his eyes. Where is all this seriousness coming from? Anyways, Len lead us down to Gakupo's basement. I bet you there'll be an entire storage of egg-plants down there. Wow, was I wrong. Down there was a machine of some sort, it looked like a portal. But to where? Well, this kind of makes sense since Gakupo doesn't go outside very often, unless Luka is involved somehow. His dad is a scientist so, I guess this would be an incomplete project? If it is, I'm not going in there.

"Well, great, you brought us to Gakupo's basement and showed us a square metal box, super exciting but did you miss the fact that if Yuki finds us, we're all going to die?" Kaito says. Not the time for sarcasm.

"Yes, I know that, but that 'square metal box' is actually a transporter. We're all going to have to going in at the same time, because it changes the location everytime it's used." Len said.

"Oh, so, you're technically saying that if one of us doesn't go into that portal thingy then you're going to lose a member for good?" I summarized. Len nodded. How can he be positive about this?! Len turned the machine on, the box suddenly had this blue swirly light forming inside of it. "Go." Len demanded. Since when was he the boss? Well, whatever. I had to squint because the light was hurting my eyes. I started walking to the portal thingy, but I tripped on a wire. Len came over to my side to see if I was alright. Of course I was grateful for that moment but everyone was already through the portal and it was starting to close! I tried to get up and I ran for the portal, but I was too late. Damn! Now I'm stuck here with Len! It's all my fault! Now, we're separated from the others! I fell to my knees, I felt a lump in my throat.

Len stood up.

"Trying to ditch me?" He asked. Obviously, he was joking. Under normal circumstances I would've laughed at that, but this is way too serious to be laughing at.

"It's my fault," I choked the words out.

"No, it's not. Well, partially, but it's not your fault." He said. Right, you're totally supposed to be saying that it was partially the person's fault.

"How?! How is it not my fault?! It's my fault that we're separated from the others!" I shouted at him. I just lost all my chances of him liking me back. But, I've never been so frustrated before.

"I'm not entirely sure, but I'm sure we'll meet up with the others again. In the meantime, we need to get away from here." He said, grabbing my hand. Whoa, rewind there people. Did he just grab my hand? Translation: Are we holding hands?! I'm so happy. I just know I'm blushing.

Len turned the portal on again and we walked through, still holding hands. Going through that portal felt so strange, yet familiar. It made me feel as if I were abnormal, but it also gave me that feeling that I'd be safe and protected in there. When I opened my eyes again, I was standing next to Len on the streets of New York City. I've always wanted to see what New York was like. I glanced at my hand. I was a little disappointed, but overall, I'm pretty happy I'm away from that evil brat, Yuki.

We started lingering around the city. I have no idea what we're trying to do here. In fact, do we even have a destination? We walked around a bit more, then I remembered. I have a relative that lives in New York.

"Hey, Len, I just remembered, I have a cousin that lives in New York. He lives not too far from here." I told Len.

"Okay, lead the way." I walked a bit faster and walked for about 2 more blocks. I eventually found his house. I rang the doorbell. A boy about my age with blond hair and a gold eye, the other eye was wrapped up in a bandage, opened the door.

"Um…Hello?" He greeted awkwardly.

"Hi, Oliver." I replied.

"Do I know you?" I asked. Well, I'm guessing he doesn't really remember me since he's only visited Japan, like, once.

"Yeah, I'm Rin." I said.

"Rin? Oh…yeah, I remember you now, cousin Rin?" I nodded.

"Well, I hate to break up your happy family reunion, but I really gotta go bad so can we just chill here until we find our friends?" Len says.

"Uh…sure?" Oliver replies.

"Cool." And with that, Len raced inside and searched franticly for the bathroom. I stepped in. Big house, was my first thought.

"So, Oliver, where're your parents?" I asked.

"Business trip," He said. "Oh, and you and…"

"Len." I said for him.

"Right, Len. Can stay in the guest room." I gave him a weird face. "Don't freak out, there're two beds." I calmed down a bit because I might like Len and all but sharing a bed is just pushing it.

I went to the guest room and hopped onto the nearest bed. I stared at the ceiling for moments, then my eyelids became heavy and everything was peaceful…ish. I woke up at around 7 in the morning. Len was already downstairs. I feel like I'm never going to catch up to my friends in life.

We began our random search for our friends after I ate my breakfast.