A/N: I was going to update yesterday, but I went to sleep when I got home. So, here's chapter 9 today! I'm sorry if there's any mistakes. I did this on my iPod, and it's not really the best.

Blood for Blood

~Chapter 9~

Gumball returned to New Cross that night, wiping away the blood from his nose. After explaining that Rabbit only wanted an energy drink, Birth apologized. Of course, Gumball accepted it. There should never be grudge holding in a gang. Besides, he understood the man's protectiveness. He just wished he would tone it down a bit.

Now, Gumball already had an excuse for his bruised and bloody nose. He tripped over his skateboard. That was believable, right? Of course it was! So now, Gumball sat in New Cross, playing whatever video game was on his phone. And that's when it happened.

"RAWR!" The poor boy nearly had a heart attack when Rabbit jumped out from the shadows, tackling him to the ground. Luckily, his phone was okay and he broke her harsh fall. She was giggling like mad, looking at his face which held the great definition of horror.

"What the hell is wrong with you, shorty?!" he cried, allowing her climb off his body and sit next to him.

"A lot of things!" she giggled, crossing her legs. "So… whatcha doin'?"

"Nothin'. Just tryin' to pass the time," he replied, showing her his beloved phone. She giggled a bit more. "You alright? You seem… happier than usual."

"Yeah! Just spoke to Suji before I came over here," she told him, making his face fall. Of course. Suji. Why would it ever be someone else?

"What he'd say?" he asked. She shrugged, looking up at the cloudy night sky.

"Nothing, really. Just about this and that," She smiled at him, though it quickly faded. "Hey. What's wrong?"

"Er… nothing. Don't worry, shorty," He faked a smile, but she could see right through it. She raised her hand, poking his cheek.

"C'mon! You know you can tell me anything!" she spoke, now clinging to his arm when he refused to say a word. "Please, Gumball! You know I would never look at you differently!"

"It's just-" The poor boy was cut off by Rabbit's phone ringing. She looked at who was calling, and he could see it was Byron.

"Fuck!" She got up like a fire had been lit under her. She answered the call, frowning when Byron's deep voice came through. "Seriously?! Fuck, I'm sorry. I'll be there in a few… No, don't call for backup! I got this, man! Geez, have some faith!"

Gumball watched as she ended the call, crouching down to hug him before she left.

"I'm sorry, but I have to go. I'll be back probably in the morning," she sighed, making him frown even more. "Text or call if something bad happens."

"Okay, mother," he replied, making her smile. "Just be safe, alright?"

"No promises," Rabbit leaned in, giving him a kiss on the forehead. And with a goodbye, she was out of New Cross and was hightailing it down the street in a matter of three seconds. Gumball just sat there, a smile on his face. He watched as the girl drove off, probably ready to fight off enforcers and whatnot. The more Gumball sat there, the more he started to think about a certain BloodRose.

"Suji..." he hissed quietly, looking down at the ground, golden eyes starting to burn with jealously. "What does that Asian have? Why does she always hang out with him?"

Was Gumball really questioning Rabbit's choice in friends? Yes. Was he jealous she started spending more time with the Japanese man? Hell yes. Was he going to tell Rabbit? Oh, no. He was just going to keep her more to himself. Unless Birth wanted to spend some time with the girl. It was obvious the male was stronger than Gumball. And he didn't want to choked again... Or have his face slammed into a counter.

"Konnichiwa, Gumball!" Well, speak of the devil. Gumball glared up at the male who was slowly approaching him, hands folded behind his back as a warm and friendly smile was plastered on his face. "How are you?"

"Why do you wanna know?" he snarled, making the poor BloodRose cringe in slight fear.

"I am sorry. Are you not having a good day?" he asked, tilting his head. Gumball finally rose to his feet, looking at Suji. His golden eyes locked with his dark ones, and for a second, Gumball could've sworn he saw his guard go up, but by the look in his eyes, he knew the criminal was too scared to fight him. Of course, Gumball was known for carrying that golden ACT44. And Suji, wanting to come as a non-threat, came with no weapons at all.

"No. I just don't like you," he hissed. Suji flinched when Gumball jolted his arm, acting like he was going to hurt him. The G-King chuckled.

"I am sorry you feel that way," he whimpered, taking a couple steps back. "I was not under the intention that you... weren't fond of me. My apologies."

Suji went to walk away; to leave New Cross and go back to Seung and just hang with him. Gumball smiled. He figured Suji would've put up a fight. But there the BloodRose went. Quickly walking away and practically jogging down the street. With a chuckle, Gumball retreated back towards the bench he rested on, playing on his phone.

Suji went back to the club, hands behind his back.

"Hey, Suji!" Seung greeted, patting the male's shoulder. "How'd making friends with Gumball go?"

"He's mean," whimpered the shorter BloodRose. "He doesn't like me either."

"Well, fuck 'em then," he huffed, crossing his arms over his chest. "Told ya G-King's are assholes!"

"But Rabbit's not," he replied with a slight smile. "So, maybe I just got Gumball on a bad day! Maybe the others are nicer!"

"Don't hold your breath, Suji," Seung sighed, shaking his head. "Just don't get yourself killed. BloodRoses are throwing a party tonight, and we need our DJ."

"Hai. Arigatou, Seung," After seeing the nod from his friend, Suji walked up the metal stairs, planting himself in one of the white chairs. Yeah. Maybe he'd try to see if the other G-Kings were nicer. And maybe he'd try talking to Birth next.

Right now, on the other side of San Paro, Rabbit had her hands in air, LaRocha pointing a gun at her.

"Just come over easily, Rabbit," he spoke, his voice soft but soothing. "I promise I won't hurt you."

"That's a bunch of bullshit," she hissed. He frowned, though he still advanced towards her. Rabbit didn't move an inch. Instead, she tried lowering her hands.

"Hands back in the air!" he snarled, and just like that, her arms were back in the air.

"Look, LaRocha, I don't want any trouble, or anymore scars," she spoke slowly, and soon, the two were only a foot away from each other, LaRocha's gun lowered just like Rabbit's hands. "See? I don't want any trouble."

"I don't wanna hurt you, either," he replied, looking at the scar on his face. He frowned. Yeah. He did that. "Never wanted to. But, you broke many laws, Rabbit. And that can't go overlooked."

"I haven't even done anything!" she huffed, making him laugh.

"'Haven't done anything'?!" he repeated, as if he hadn't heard it perfectly clear already. "Rabbit, you're one of the most wanted people in San Paro!"

"But I've changed, LaRocha!" she cried, making him roll his eyes. "I haven't done anything in two days!"

"Really? Why not?"

"I told you! I've changed!"

"I don't believe yo-" The enforcer was cut off, a bullet going through his side. He cried out in pain, going down to his knees.

"Rabbit, run!" Byron stood there, gun aimed at LaRocha in case he got back up. The girl did as she was told, running towards the BloodRose, who followed soon after. Rabbit only took one glance back at LaRocha. She felt slightly bad, but knowing him, she would see him around San Paro soon.

"You okay, kid?" Byron asked, looking over at Rabbit, who nodded.

"Thanks, Byron. I owe ya one," she replied. He chuckled a bit.

"Told ya you needed backup," he started, making her roll her eyes a bit. "If I had come any later, he would've put a bullet through your head!"

"No he wouldn't have," she mumbled.

"Rabbit, LaRocha isn't your friend. You can't trust him!" Byron explained, wishing she would understand. "Just stay away from ALL enforcers, alright? Don't talk to any of them, don't get near any of them, and most of all, don't trust-"

"Any of them. Yeah. I got it," she sighed. He wrapped an arm around her, hand rubbing the upper part of her arm.

"We just want you to be safe, Rabbit," he explained. She nodded, and with that, she waved goodbye to the BloodRose.

Hours later, Rabbit returned to New Cross, finding Gumball asleep on the bench. She smiled, messing with his hood a bit.

"I was hoping you'd be up," she whispered softly, hearing a small grunt from him. "I'll catch ya another time, G. Sweet dreams."

She gently patted his shoulder before turning her heels and walking out of the skate park. Eleven at night. Suji would be up, right? Yeah. Probably.