A/N: Howdy everyone. As I told you before, I will be gone for weeks at a time so chapter update will drop but do not fear. I tried to pump out a few chapters before I left as the ideas were bumping around in my head.

Everything in BOLD Is speech in Japanese while normal lettering font is English. Hope that makes it easy for everyone!

Cheers,

Sil

"Why Mr. Leider, That is a very fine kevlar vest you have!" praised Mal who swished around a clear liquid in a martini glass. His words only slightly slurred and his expressions mildly funny.

"Thank you Mr. Molson! I say, you have an ex-exquisite.." Raph paused and tilted his head to try and come out with the right word as he drank more of his own martini. "..An excellent mohawk there!" He returned his praise while leaning on his buddy with a goofy smile.

The rest of the group watched from the fine leather seats with mixed expressions. Cybele laughed and generally encourage the intoxicated behaviour while Yori on the other hand was a little more strict.

"I go to talk to my pilots for one moment and I return to find you two drinking my father's liquor!" Yori bursted out as she eyed down the two 'Gentlemen'.

"My, my! Good sir, I believe we have upstarted the go-oo-od woman. Let us take our drinking else where!" Mal said snatching another bottle and moving to the front of the plane with Raph in tow.

"I say, jolly good idea Mr. Molson!" Raph agreed as he stuck his pinky out while sipping on his drink.

"Hey! Don't go drinking with the pilots!" Yori chased after them arms waving in fury as the two drunks refused to listen to her.

Cybele chuckled as she relaxed in the leather. She had to admit this Kimono that everyone was given was comfy yet a slight tight. She she stood and did a little circle on the spot to get a better look at the entire garment. She could defiantly get used to this!

"Enjoying yourself?"

Cybele turned to see Jacob coming from the bathroom with a towel around his neck. He smiled slightly but she blushed only a bit as she was caught red handed.

"It's no mini-skirt that my mother used to send me from France but it is beautiful none the less" She said as her hands ran down the sides in an attempt to remove all the wrinkles.

"Well it looks great. Feels kind of drafty though..." as Jacob examined his own kimono realizing he has never really worn anything like this at all his entire life. He'd take good ol' denim jeans anyday.

"You'll get used to it. It helps you stay cool so enjoy it because our clothes still have to dry before we wear them again." She said as she sat down again. "Thank you. It feels great to be in clean clothes again after all of that..." She looked to the floor with saddened eyes as images of Fred and her friends race through. Memories from her parents as she truly smiled back then with pure innocence.

"Your welcome" Jacob took a seat beside her and had a feeling she was suffering from something close to his lose. "It surprising and frightening really. Japan. Who ever thought I would be going there with those things sprouting up." He said trying to clear his mind while he rested his head back.

"Why did you follow us Jacob? I mean you were kind of a late addition to the famil-" Cybele cut herself off knowing that she didn't mean it. She had to be tough for the future so maybe including Jacob into the 'Family' was not the best.

Jacob caught on to her hesitation quite quickly with a laugh. He wasn't going to disturb anything they had like a special bond or such. "Don't worry. The only reason I'm here I suppose is because there is nothing really left for me back in the city. I'm an orphan in this new world"

Cybele had to chuckle at the mention of it. "I guess your right. We are all orphans now because we only have ourselves" Cybele said knowing that she had to be strong for the others.

"Malcolm! Raphael!" Yori shouted at the two drunks who were trying to intoxicate the pilots. Mal even managed to get a hold of a radio receiver that was connected to the rest of the jet by speakers.

"Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. Due to mass carnage on the planet Earth we now require you to relax as much as possible." Mal tried to keep his laughter in while falling backwards right on to his ass.

"Malster you crazy drunk!" Raph tried to help him up but as soon as he bent over he smacked his head into the wall with a loud thump. His body stopped moving as he remained at a ninety degree angle.

Yori was confused, angry and wanting to laugh all at once. The two drunks actually managed to knock themselves out without any one laying a finger on them. Yori just took a deep breath in and then let out to try and relax herself while she grabbed Mal's leg to drag him into the lounge area.

"Uhhhhhh... Yori did you kill Mal?" Cybele asked as she looked confused. The uncouncious Mal laid limp on the floor with only a rise and lowering of his chest to signal his breathing.

"I wish. Help me gather Raphael please" Yori pleaded to Cybele which made the French born girl giggle at the situation. Those two may be weirdo's and unorthodox at times but they always lightened the mood. Cybele nodded her head as she followed Yori to the cockpit where the two pilots continued to laugh at the American boys drinking.

Cybele couldn't help but laugh as she told Yori to wait before running for the camera to get a photo. After a few pictures, some with the pilots getting in it with a thumbs up, Cybele helped Yori to get the poor drunk to a seat. What they didn't see coming was the larger man's shift in weight as he came fell onto the seat... with Yori underneath.

Jacob grabbed his sides and his mouth from laughing as Cybele did the same. Yori went beat red as Raph snuggled up onto her chest and side with just his Kimono on.. He even had the drunken nerve to make a satisfied smile and hum of approval as held close to his new sleep toy. A small click sound went off as Cybele has another photo to add to her collection.

Yori attempted to fidget out but found her body at an extremely weak moment. Cybele bent down beside her and made a sly look at the defenceless girl. "Do you need some help Yori dear?"

Before Yori could even respond Raph moved up so his face was resting beside hers. His hot breath tingling her ear and neck that made her want to melt. "Cybele... Rescue me..."

"Nope!" Se snickered in response to the plea. "That's what you get for having bigger boobs then me!" Cybele whispered to her before going back to her seat victorious in her own little way. She knew Yori must have had some feelings for the guy and since she seemed always so concentrated on that martial artist stuff, Yori may have never really had male company.

Yori's eyes pleaded but there would be no help for her from either Jacob or Cybele as the two snickered. They were enjoying every second of it and there were still hours left still in the trip.

The olive green hum-vee tore through the streets as the sun was just rising. The group have survived an entire night with refreshed spirits. Komuro stood on the top port of the vehicle with a bright smile on his face. He watched as the sky as the day pasted ahead of them knowing they were getting closer and closer to their destination.

After crossing the river and were once again on the road Rei and Komuro had a chance to glimpse at something out of the normal sky.

"What's the matter?" Rei asked as she watched Komuro look into the bright, clear sky.

Komuro looked back to her as he snapped out of his daze. He swore the peaceful setting was starting to get to him. "I don't see any helicopters or air planes. I saw lots of them flying up until yesterd-" Komuro stopped as he thought he heard something like an explosion.

"Did you hear that?" Rei asked him as the two searched the horizon and the streets but they could see nothing. It wasn't for a couple of moments until they saw the plume of smoke in the sky followed by what looked like a jet of some kind.

"Oh my god..." Rei muttered as she watched the plane dip towards the earth. Fire and smoke were spewing from the rear of the plane but it was easy to see the interior starting to catch fire as well. "Should we be looking for survivors?" She looked to Komuro who was already looking to the ground as he grinded his teeth.

"Miss Marikawa! Stop the vehicle!"

"Miss Ikoma! Take a seat and buckle in!" The loudspeakers for the lounge area in the jet went off suddenly as everyone struggled to wake up. The group woke up suddenly as a loud noise and bright light filled the plane's rear. The explosion rocked the entire plane as Mal and Raph fell to the ground with a thump. Cybele and Yori quickly grabbed a hold of them and tried with all their might to pull them to their feet.

"What the hell is going on!" Raph shouted as he buckled himself into his seat across from Mal, Cybele and Jacob who were already buckled in.

"We are getting shot at!" Mal shouted back before a flame came from the rear of the lounge. "The Japanese military must have made this an entire no-fly zone!"

Raph was starting to think but the flames and imminent doom made it hard. If they didn't land the plane soon then they would just burn to death but if they landed the plane on something unsuitable, they could all kiss their ass good-bye.

"Prepare for landing!"

"Prepare for landing!" Yori repeated the pilot's instructions in English as the entire group held onto their seats with their eyes shut. Raph reached out and just when he thought he was going to grab his arm rest it turned out to be Yori's hand. He didn't stop however as he held onto the soft hand tightly. The odds were against them but they had to hold on to the hope for survival!

The following crash was one of the scariest things Raphael and the group had to ever endure. The pilots knew their only chance was the river that ran through the city. The only amount of luck they had was the longest straight part that was dead ahead of them but it came with some risk. If they hit a bridge column dead on they would be history.

Korumo watched as the hum-vee sped to the river that they just crossed with all speed. The entire group watched as the flaming jet crashed into the water as it sprayed large waves to either side. The only positive thing that they had on their side was that none of Them were around. That would change quickly as the jet made tremendous amount of ruckus to attract them for miles.

The large plane soon lost momentum as it came to a crashing halt at a bridge but there was still no signs of life. The hum-vee came to a stop as Komuro hopped off and slide down the slope. He started to strip off his jacket and shotgun only to have a hand grab his arm. He turned around quickly to see Saeko shake her head.

"Takashi, you know as well as we do that no one would have survived that" She told him in her mature tone. As much as she wanted to jump in the water to save anybody as well, it was a lost cause. Only small amounts of the plane were visible over the water line and it has been minutes since it came to a halt.

Takashi stopped himself as he looked at the wreck. He saved Alice so why couldn't have saved the people inside their as well? Why did they get to die while help was just watching from the river bank.

The group slowly and quietly made their way back up the slope and to the hum-vee except for Takashi and Alice.

"Big Brother, why don't you go to see if any one survived?" She asked curiously with Zeke by her feet. She was looking up into his eyes as she must want to save the others as badly as he did.

Takashi looked away from the little girls gaze as he had no answer. Was he scared? Or did this new world change him into more of a monster? Was he giving up on hope subconsciously?

"I hope to save lots of people when I get older. Just like you did with me" She admitted while grabbing a hold of Takashi's hand. Takashi was taken back as he knew it wasn't that easy yet she sounded so confident in her goal. Her goal to be a human being caring for another human being.

Screw it! Takashi let go off Alice's hand and leaped for the water no second thought.

"Takashi!" Rei screamed out in fear as she watched the young man jump into the water towards the jet.

"Are you ok?" Mal shouted in the darkened room as the only dim light came from the small emergency lights and the windows that showed the water outside.

Raph unbuckled himself and started to help the dazed Yori beside him. "We got to get out of here. Try to get the door open!" Raph ordered as he could feel the water level rising to his ankles.

Jacob and Mal ran to the side door and tried to yank the lever to open it but it wouldn't budge! They tried several times before they fell to their knees.

"It won't open!" Jacob shouted back to Raph who gave the disoriented Yori over to Cybele.

The water was rising quickly as it was now passing his shins, almost to his knee. The three guys then tried to get the door open as they tugged on the lever but it refused to move. They needed to get out before they drowned but how? Raph's adrenaline was pumping hard as he breathed hard while searching the room.

"I got it! Raph, get the pistol ready and aim for the windows!" Mal shouted his friend as he got a nod in acknowledgement. "Jacob, Cybele and Yori. Get ready to swim. Raph's going to shoot the window out but only at the last possible moment so the water doesn't rush in and knock us about." They all shook their heads but it was east to agree to it. Actually swimming out of the windows and waiting for the cabin to fill with water was different. Raph returned to Mal's side with his kevlar vest on and the thigh holster under his kimono. "On my mark Raph!"

The group waited as the seconds felt like hours. The water was now up to their chest and ever rising as Raph started to aim for the windows.

"Raph, you have to shoot each window in succession quickly or the room will fill up to quickly and the pistol may not fire!" Mal informed Raph as he smacked his shoulder. "The more windows you shoot out the more people can escape at one time!"

Raph nodded as he moved closer to the row of windows and aimed his side arm. He couldn't tell anymore if he was sweating from the pressure or if it was the water running down his face. He had a suspicion that it was a mixture of both however as he waited for Mal.

"Fire!"

Takashi quickly swam for the plane as he could see lights from the outside. A good sign if he ever saw one but he could not see anything from this distance. He quickly resurfaced and dived again ignoring the cries from shore. He pressed his face against the glass of the door and could see figures walking around. Survivors! He quickly found the door handle and tried to pull it open but no luck. What caught him off guard however was the loud bangs from inside the cabin which shattered the glass windows to the left of him. Several shots rang out as Takashi watched the cabin fill with water. Then he could see hands and heads poke out of the windows. With the last amounts of air left in his body he grabbed a hold of one hand and tugged to pry the person free.

The cabin quickly filled with water after the shots as the group went for the windows fighting the strong burst of water. Raph grabbed Cybele's hand and help push her through the window as she started to get out of the window surprisingly fast. Jacob and Yori took the other windows as only Mal and Raph remained behind. Raph went for the window to escape with Mal except there was no Mal. He searched the cabin only to see a limp body float nearby in a kimono. Mal!

Raph grabbed his hand and quickly pulled the limp body out the window. Raph winced as he could feel the pain of his arms cut by the small shards of glass but it didn't stop him from trying to pull his friend out. Another hand shot out behind him and grabbed Mal by his other hand which caused Raph to turn and look. He didn't recognize the dark brown haired guy but he wasn't going to deny help either.

Together the two swam to the surface where Raph gasped for air. They swam for shore where Raph could see a hum-vee and a bunch of people waving and hollering in what he could barely understand was Japanese. He had to remind himself that he was no longer on the west coast anymore where he could relax with Mal by playing video games or playing hockey at the local rink.

The two finally got to the shore as they pulled Mal out of the water. A long haired blond started coming down the slope holding a bag with a large red cross on it.

"Mal!" Cybele shouted in fear as she could see the pale skin and the lack of movement from the man's body.

The large breasted blonde pushed the two boys out of the way as she started to resuscitation on the poor Mal. Raph looked over her as he tightened his knuckles tightly only to have Yori touch his shoulder and give him a nod which only slightly calmed him down. His best friend laid on the ground and he had no clue on what to do but watch.

A splatter of water shot up from Mal's mouth as he coughed and hacked while rolling over.

"Mal!" Cybele and Raph shouted together as they knelt down beside him with smiles. The boy rolled over onto his stomach and continued to cough up whatever was still in his lungs.

"I thought I lost you there Mal buddy!" Raph said slapping his friend on the back with a smile. Mal was silent but he responded with a middle finger that was all Raph needed to see that he was ok!

Raph stood and faced the 'new' group with a smile which he mostly directed to the blonde and the dark haired boy who helped pull Mal to safety.

"Thank you. My name is Raphael Leider." Raph tried his best Japanese in hopes that they understood well enough. What he got in return was more smiling faces which was a good start if he's ever seen one.

"Komuro Takashi" The swimmer boy said as he tried to get his clothes back on. Saeko however was staring down Yori as Yori was doing the same right back. Raph watched with an eyebrow perked up in curiosity.

"Miss Busujima" Yori said with her hand on her sword handle with comfort. Her stature and the way she was standing didn't look aggressive but Raph could see it in her eyes.

"Ikoma" Saeko said back as she had a hand on her own wooden sword. The two stared each other down as sparks began to fly. Raph was afraid if he stepped in front of them he would be cut down. He looked back at Takashi and knew he was thinking the same thing.

The group soon regrouped back at the hum-vee as everyone introduced themselves. Raph, Mal and Jacob had to keep their mouths from dropping to far as they most have discovered an oasis. Every girl here was hot as hell! Yori and Cybele however were not as impressed as they found their mouths were a little too open.

It wasn't until Takagi remembered something. Something about Mal did not strike her right and it was on the tip of her tongue.

"Malcolm Molson!" She shouted as she pointed a finger at the boy trying to fix his wet mohawk. He looked back at her with a dumb founded expression before speaking back to her.

"What do you want pinky?" He asked in almost flawless Japanese. Everyone turned to him and stared weirdly but none stared more then Raph. When could Mal speak Japanese! Takagi didn't take it too kindly however as she walked up to him and started to yell nonsense at him which he only shrugged at.

What the hell was going on?