Author's note: Well, I found out that I've been spelling the word Heroin wrong by adding an "e" at the end. I will fix it when I can. Also sorry if I took too long with the last few, it was one hell of a month on October and November on account of it being my 18th birthday in October and I got my wisdom teeth pulled out. Also I was sick for about 2 weeks after that. I do want an opinion though from at least some readers about the way the story is being played through. I feel that it might be going through too slowly for some, but it might just be me. Your words will be read and appreciated. By the way, thank you to the ones who have favorited this story…if there are any who did. Oh, and I think that I forgot that Kathy had gotten her braces removed during the time that Dream was dead, sorry.

November 24, 2011 8:45 P.M.

"Remember, no sudden movements," Will told Kathy in the car outside of the dealer's house, "If you got an itch, lift your hand slowly. Keep your hands where he can see them, and don't…"

"Wilbert, I know what to do. I've dealt with crack heads, feather dusters, and other land crawlers. I think I can handle a jumpy heroin dealer."

"Ok, are you good Allen?" Kathy asked turning to face the guy sitting in the back seat.

"Fuck yeah!" He said showing her his semi-automatic pistol.

"How about you Carly?

She shook her pistol left to right, keeping her other arm positioned on the car door to hold her head up.

"Do you have a gun too Willy?" Kathy asked, concerned about what she's gotten into.

"Of course Kat. Why? Are you telling me you didn't bring any protection?" He laughed as the other couple in the back joined in. Carly's snorting was getting on Kathy's nerves quicker then usual.

"I don't need a gun… I don't believe death wants me."

Allen whistled, "Damn Will, she's got balls of steel. I'm guessing she's on top when you two pork then?"

"Go suck a nut Allen!" Will shouted, "Let's get going, we're going to be late.

They all exited the vehicle and headed into the apartment complex, "Wait Kat," Will said stopping her as the others continued."

"What is it?"

He pulled out his gun from his pants and handed it to her, "Take this. I think you will need it more since if something does happen, I'll be able to get out there faster than you," Kathy took the gun from him, "Don't worry, I don't think you'll have a problem aiming. I've seen you shoot, you'll have no problem." He winked and continued to head to the apartment building. Kathy played with her lip ring and stared at the gun for a bit, then hurried to meet up with Will.

"By the way, are you truly sure that the guy is not a cop?" She asked.

"Positive. This dude is only 18. The only this that we gotta worry about is if him and his bodyguards are going to try to give us a lead shower."

Will knocked on the door and rang the door bell. He herd a chair squeak and footsteps approach the door.

"We're hear to play poker." Will said loudly for the person to hear from inside the building. The locks clicked as a medium sized guy stood in front of the door way.

"Your on time," He said in a slightly happy tune, "most people are late."

"We like to keep people happy." Will said entering the place as the guard stepped aside for the rest to enter. After everyone was inside the guard peered outside and then locked the door back up.

The dealer was watching T.V. but turned away from it as the Kathy and the lot sat on one of the couches. He laughed as he walked to sit in the lazy chair in front of the couch.

"Ha ha, man I love that show. So uh…oh. You didn't say that there were going to be four people Will."

"I told you I was going to bring some people with me, besides they wanna buy too."

"Oh, then the more the merrier! Ha ha ha. Now, let's get to business, shall we? How much do you want?"

"Well, I'd say 20g's is good for today. 5 each. So what is the price?"

"Let's see… I'll charge you 170 each, so 3400 big ones."

"That's a good price, right Allen." He said nodding his head.

Allen nodded with him, "Yeah, sounds fair. Uh, can we see the g's though, just for precautions?"

"Sure. Yeah. Lou." He moved his head to direct the guard to get the stuff. After a few moments the guard came back with a bag of chunky diacetylmorphine and dropped it on the table between the two parties.

"Huh. Huh. Yeah?" The dealer said motioning his hands as if to present the bag.

Kathy raised her hand slowly to scratch her ear. She felt a bit nervous but still was able to keep her hand steady. The trained apes that guarded this kid had there eyes train on the bag, probably thinking that we're going to grab it and jump out the window. She looked behind herself to see that they locked the door with the top and handle lock.

"I gotta know though, is this stuff from Afghanistan?" Will said feeling a chunk in his hand.

"No, I try not to get it from there, funds the Taliban, you know."

"Same here."

The dealer reached into his jacket. Kathy had to act fast. She saw a guard reach into his back pocket as well.

Fuck!, She thought, They're going to jip us.

She grabbed the gun from her right jacket pocket and shot the dealer twice in the chest then leaned off the edge of the couch and shot the guard in the upper jaw, knocking in his right canine and hitting his spine. She turned around to aim at the last guard and shot him in the chest as well, puncturing his lung. The dealer bled as he collapsed on the table as the guard named Lou fell back onto the ground without making a sound. The last guard coughed and sputtered as he tried to stay upright, holding himself on the wall.

"We better hurry. Someone bound to call the cops when they hear gun shots." Will said grabbing the bag and heading to the door, the other two following close behind.

"Kitten, be a doll and get the rest. They don't look like they'll need it." Carly said as they left, "We'll wait in the car for ya."

"Right." Kathy said nodding.

The door closed behind her as she examined the room. She lowered the gun when she realized what just happened. The dealer didn't have a holster hidden under his jacket. Also Lou didn't pull out a gun…it was a cell phone. They were unarmed. The dealer wasn't even jumpy. It was all a lie.

She ran out, slamming the door open and got to the car just in time to see it speed away. She stood there in disbelief as she raised her forearm horizontal to look down at the gun.

"So that's why he gave it to me," She said cackling, "Ha ha ha! That FUCKING dolt."

She fled. Fled for as long as she could up until her lungs struggled for air. She thought about throwing the gun away, but that would just lead to more evidence. She's watched enough of CSI to know what not to do. She remembered to keep her hands on her legs when she sat on the couch at least.

You forgot that killing's illegal though, She thought to herself.

Well at least she only had a couple miles walk considering that she was on the other side of the city. If only she brought her Ipod.

November 24, 2011 9:02 P.M.

Alexandra came out of the kitchen into her room. Haru was in there on the computer looking at videos.

"What cha watching Haru?"

"Just looking up more translations for your lessons."

"Oh goody!" She said clapping and leaned to see the screen, "Your not going to start with the hard stuff are you?"

Haru laughed, "Of course not, that would be stupid. You're just going to learn every day words so you can get by in an every day situation."

"How do you say cat?" She asked.

"Neko."

"What about dog?"

"Inu. Can you ju-"

"Are we going to learn the swears?"

"Well if you like but-"

"Do you guys have a word for fuck?"

"Well yeah, it's Seikō but-"

"Oh, Oh what about-"

Haru pressed his finger on her lips, forcing her to stop talking, "Te kudasai Alexa. Calm down, there will be enough time for your Japanese lessons tomorrow after school. Now is time for you to sleep soon. Besides, I'm still a bit jet lagged from the flight."

"Ok," She said sighing disappointedly. She picked up the bowl of ice cream that she brought from the kitchen and started digging in as she watched television.

"Do you think it's a good idea to eat ice cream in this cold whether?" He asked.

Alexa looked down at her shivering hand that held the melted strawberry ice cream in the empty bowl, "Oh, no, no I don't but I herd that it helps with…sleeping problems."

"Really, from who?"

"An intellectual source." She said trying to make it sound legit.

"Are you sure that this 'source' knows what it's talking about?"

She bit her lip and slowly sucked in air, "Yeah… he really know…stuff," She sneezed, "I guess that having the flu isn't making this any better either."

"Ok, I will get ready to sleep now then," Haru said walking to the door.

"Oh wait, can you put this in the sink for me? I'm already under the covers." She said handing him the bowl.

"No problem Alexa, Oyasumi." He said getting the bowl.

"Oyasumi." She said back, wishing him a good night.

"Very good. Little accent. I still need to practice my English though. Stay away from nightmares." He said walking out to sleep in the living room.

"I will." She said turning off the T.V.

I hope Dream's half-assed remedy works. But now that I think about it, the night terrors haven't occurred until she saw Dream again. Could he of had caused this somehow?

She didn't let the thought keep her awake, but it never left the back of her mind, intervening between intended thoughts as she eventually descended into sleep.

November 24, 2011 9:18 P.M.

Dream petted kettle as he sat cross legged in the middle of the living room with the cat resting on his lap. The past surrounded him in a compilation of events, all punishing him at once. Him and his mother yelling at each other with Dream leaving the house shortly after, his mother sitting down shaking her head. The door broke open, the killer of his mother reenacting the murder. Him and Kathy tickling each other in his room across the hall.

"How did this happen…" He whispered to kettle.

"It's fate." Kathy said leaning down to whisper it into Dream's ear, her long brown hair flowing off her shoulder. He look at her to see her smiling at him, her braces brightly shining from the candles' flames that surrounded Dream. He nearly forgot about her sweet dimples that formed when she smiled.

"I miss you." He said and looked down, "So did Kettle." Kettle looked at Kathy as she reached out and scratched the back of his ear.

"I'm glad to hear that." She sat next to him, holding her knees together with her arms and leaned her head on him shoulder. Dream couldn't fight it. He dig his face into Kathy's chest and cry loudly. She supported him with a warm hug and patted his back, "It's ok. You don't need to cry. I'm here."

He continued to weep, "I can't go on with this," He said sniffing, "My mind is already cracking from the pressure building up."

She held him back a bit to look him in the eye, "Hey, don't give up all ready. You were dedicated then and you're dedicated now. Just don't be such a baby." she said lightly slapping him in the cheek.

"Hey-" He pushed her, making her start to giggle.

"Uh-oh. You've released something that was hidden deep inside me…it's the tickle monster!" She yelled tickling his ribs. He couldn't resist laughing as he tickled her back.

Darnsel flew in from the broken window in the back on the house and landed on the kitchen counter. He gave off a curious feel about Dream laughing by himself.

"Is everything alright sir?" Darnsel asked, worrying about his laughter.

"Yes, thank you Darnsel," He stood up, "Any good news?"

"I've found him. He's just arrived at a local bar about 5 blocks to the west. I can guide you to him. Do you wish to follow?"

"Yes," Dream said, "I need a good night stroll anyway. Any longer in this house and I worry I may go insane."