Wow… For future reviewing bakuganforever, please leave only one review! I was laughing when I checked my email and saw so many reviews from you and Nikki. Now I know how badly you must want for me to update! In this chapter there will be a new OC that I do not own… Her name is Shadow Uzumaki Namikaze (that's a lo-o-ong name. (Was originally a boy, but I made him a girl to fit the story a bit better)) Anyways on with the story!

"Runo?" a light and airy voice said in my ear. I think it's a female.

"Come on, Runo wake up," another voice said above my head.

"What the hell ran me over?" I asked as I tried to sit up, my eyes still closed.

"Oh God, thank you, Runo you're okay!" that same voice said.

"Miss? Please open your eyes, the paramedics are here," that airy voice told me… Yea, defiantly a female. When I opened my eyes, I saw worried reddish-brown eyes filled to the brim with worry and water.

"Dan? Are you crying?" I asked as I eased my hand to his face to wipe the tears off his cheek. When my fingers touched his cheek though, he flinched back and shut his eyes, probably trying to make them go away.

"I-I ain't crying Runo! It's my allergies!" he muttered. I smiled, not smirked, smiled. He was trying to be all tough… And for me!

"Oh Dan," I sighed as I rested my head against his chest, listening to his heartbeat. It was slow and rhythmic, gently lulling me to sleep. Then of course two things had to come and ruin it. An officer came up to us with a few paramedics and my stomach roared in hunger. I felt the heat rising on my cheeks as Dan chuckled. His chuckle was deep, but not too deep, and was contagious in most situations… This was NOT one of them! The paramedics just smiled and handed me an apple and a small juice box. Dan, being Dan, decided to eat half of my apple and juice box. All the while I was still leaning on his chest and was half asleep. When I did finish eating, Dan picked me up bridal style and carried me into my room in Marucho's house.

Laying me down, he kissed my forehead and said, "G'night Runo, you're free from him now."

"Thanx Dan…" I whispered as I tried to kiss his cheek. Just when I did kiss his cheek, I blacked out from exhaustion.

"Wake up!"

That was the only thing I heard before the covers were pulled off of me. I didn't need to open my eyes to

know that it was morning. Wow, great job Runo! You managed to sleep through the evening AND the

entire night AND morning! Opening my eyes, I saw Julie and Alice with a tray of eggs, toast, orange

wedges, and two glasses, one orange juice and the other milk. Who are they feeding? An army? Did I

ever eat that much? From the looks they gave me, I must have.

"Runo, there's an… um… officer here to see you?" Ali said, more like asked. She was nervously twisting

her black with purple highlighted hair.

"I told you, I'm an apprentice! My parents are head of the police, and I'm learning to be like them!"

Airy* yelled.

"O-okay! And I'm sorry I said that you were a guy!" Ali yelled back at him… Er, I mean her.

"Hey kiddo! My name's Shadow and I'm the girl who took um… Down your dad," Airy, no wait Shadow

said.

"If you're an apprentice, why are you on the squad? You don't look much older than us… We're fifteen,"

I told Shadow, confusion on my face. Shadow's face just lit up as she grinned.

"Long story short, I'm some sort of police prodigy and my parents are the head of the police. I've been

hanging out with these officers since I was eight. By the way, I'm eighteen, I just take really good care of

myself… Without the makeup crap, I hate that stuff. No offence to you Pinkie," Shadow explained. Julie

looked offended at first, then she got this look in her eyes.

"So, if that's all you're here for, follow me and I'll show you the exit," Julie said, striking a goodie two

shoes pose.

"Nah, I came here to recommend for Runo to take some self defense classes. And I also came to tell her

that she's going to a foster home today," Shadow whispered.

Oh no! Poor Runo, and where is her mother? Off doing whatever she wants…

Airy*- Runo didn't know her name, so she called her airy cause at first her voice seemed airy and

light. Will Runo go into a foster home? Will my writer's block ever fully end? Will Runo let herself

be taken away? Will my computer stop making edits to my spacing? Find out next time! But 1st

you better review, just a measly 10 more reviews…