Hello everyone! Thanks so much for the reviews, they were great! Here's Chapter 14 and I hope you enjoy~
Chapter 14
It was the first time I've spoken in months. The scream sounded foreign to my ears as it ripped through my throat. The air burned my throat as I gasped and scrambled to my feet, trying to run towards the woods.
"Terra, Terra!" I cried again running. I felt warm strong arms wrap around my waist and pull me back trying to keep me from running off. I frantically pushed on their arms trying to get away and it worked… for a second.
They're arms slipped away and I tripped over my feet before running off again. My lungs burned and my eyes blurred from my tears that now stained my cheeks.
I finally made it to the edge of the woods but just as I was about to enter, those same arms wrapped around my waist again and pulled back around.
"Mai, stop!" they shouted struggling to hold me back while I trashed around. I wasn't sure who it was, but I didn't care.
"No!" I screamed shaking my head. "Let me go! I have to save Terra!"
"Mai, we'll get her!"
"No, I need to get her! Let go!"
I don't know when I gave up, but I soon found myself on my knees holding my face in my hands. I cried Terra's name over, and over again. Terra wasn't a friend anymore; she was my sister. Not only has she been with me through everything but she's given me a home and a family. I can't lose her too.
I felt a hand run softly down my hair comfortingly. I looked up to see slick black hair.
Naru? My heart jumps like a glitch.
I look down to his eyes that were… grey?
"Yasu," I hiccupped. He frowned down at me and his eyes were dim and shaded with grief.
When did he get here?
"We'll get her Mai," he whispered softly running his hand through my hair again, calming me down. "I promise, but we can't help her if we lose you, too."
I tried to speak, but it felt like something was stuck in my throat so all I could do was nod.
"Mai," a lighter voice called. I looked to the right to see Ayako holding her hand out to me. I gladly took it and she helped me up. She kept her hand gently on the small of my back and led me into the school.
oOo
While I made my way to the base- well more like stomped, I fumed at the memory that played in my head. Yup, I was pissed off.
My hair was thrown up into a messy bun and I wore blue, purple, and light green tie dye shorts with a light blue cami.
After Ayako brought me back into the school, I took a shower. I kept thinking about how Takashi took Terra and it made my blood boil. I got mad when he took Ctella, a friend, but he took my sister.
Shit's about to go down.
Oh, I struck a nerve. Takashi chuckled in my head.
"Oh great, you're still here." I mumbled aloud.
I'm not going anywhere sweetie. You'll be under my control soon.
"Don't count on it."
Getting to the base, I knocked twice and entered without waiting for a response. The room went dead silent as everyone looked to me. I let out a heavy sigh before starting.
"Yasu, I want you to look for anything and everything about Takashi and don't stop till you do." I ordered, but not harshly.
"No problem, babe!" he chirped giving me a salute.
"Monk and Ayako, I want you to ask the students around about any rumors of hidden underground places around the school."
They shared curious expressions with each other and nodded. "Sure, Mai," Monk said.
"John, do you think you could go purify my dorm, please?"
"Yeah," John smiled.
"Lin-"
Lin stopped his typing and looked to me with an eyebrow raised.
"You're good." I said waving him off to continue his impressiveness. You know, whatever it is that he does on that laptop.
After I was finished, no body moved. They looked at each other for a minute as if having the same thought. They all looked back at me with a soft smile.
"What?" I asked confused making my brows furrow.
"You're talking again!" Monk cried happily and attacked me with a bear hug.
"Alright, can't breathe," I gasped while trying to pry him off me. I heard a whack sound and Monk's hands retreated to the back of his head.
"Let go of her, stupid," Ayako snapped."She's still the same person, but it is good to hear your lovely voice again, Mai."
"Yeah," I mumbled.
I didn't really realize until now, but my voice did sound more mature. It had a certain lightness to it that reminded me of an angel. It sounded pretty and I couldn't believe it was mine.
"Mai," someone snapped. I looked to my left to see Naru walking up to me. He seemed kind of pissed. I was happy at the fact that when he was a few inches from me, he didn't have to look down as far to me than he used to. Better watch it, Naru. I might grow taller than you.
He glared at me and I gave him a questioning look.
"I don't appreciate you ordering my team what to do. You're not the boss here, I am." He growled.
I stared at him blankly for a moment.
Did you hear the way he talked to you? Snap back. Takashi ordered.
No.I rejected. I'm keeping my cool.
Do it.
No!
"Excuse me?" I snapped. I mentally shut my mouth and slapped forehead. Why did I just say that?! "This is my case too and Terra, who is like my sister, just got taken. It's obvious you couldn't get anything done before, so it's my turn now."
Why am I saying all this?! This isn't me; I don't want to say this.
"Are you sure this is a real case, Mai? Or are you just making this up for attention?" he questioned quite harshly.
I completely froze and my eyes grew wide.
I can't believe he just said that! Why would I ever do that?
I would've just walked away crying, but then I felt something weird run through me. It felt like my soul went empty and my body felt cold and before I knew what I was doing, I brought my hand up and quickly brought it to the side with great speed and power.
Smack!
I smacked Naru across the face and he looked at me wide eyed and shocked. My hands were in fists by my sides and I was breathing heavily. I don't know what came over me, but it felt almost… good; more of a relieved feeling.
"Don't ever -" I sneered through clenched teeth. "Make me out as some brat who only thinks about herself. I would never stoop so low."
With that, I whipped around and swiftly walked out of the room, slamming the door.
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Woosh!
Bam!
Csh!
Woosh!
Bam!
Csh!
"Ugh!" I screamed throwing the ball over the net as hard as I could. It zoomed over easily which made me even more pissed.
After I… slapped Naru, I came to the gym to work out a bit. Do some volleyball; I was doing some serves right now, and each one has hit the net, but the one I throw in ager goes over. My luck…
I stared down at my hands in dismay. That wasn't me; something or someone took control over me. I didn't slap Naru. Okay, maybe that was partially my doing, but still.
You're welcome. I could hear the smirk in his voice.
"What?!" I snapped continuing to stare at my hands.
I told you I'd be in control.
"That was you?!" I grabbed another ball from the rack and stood a few feet behind a line. I threw the volleyball high into the air, ran a head start, jumped into the air and brought my hand back for a swing.
Mostly, you women are so vulnerable. So useless, it'll be mere hours before you'll be mine.
I gasped, the tips of my finger hit the ball and it flew right into the net. I fell roughly to the ground on my face with a loud thud! I got onto my hands and knees and cursed rubbing my nose.
"I swear to Kami if you-"
"Mai,"
I head snapped to the left looking at the person that called out to me. There was Naru, walking with all his selfishness and narcissism towards me. My heart pounded in my chest just thinking of what he would say to me after what had just happened.
"Naru," I said, trying to sound intimidating though my voice slightly quivered.
Once he was a few inches from me he stared down at me- who was still sitting on my hands and knees like an idiot. He was glaring at me with a cold expression. Not like I could blame him, I just slapped him across the face some hour ago. A red hand mark was still on his cheek, but has almost faded away.
He suddenly held out his hand to me and I stared at it for a moment. I grabbed his hand and he wrapped his soft fingers gently around mine and slightly tugged up, helping me stand. I fixed my clothes before looking him in the eyes.
"Thank you," I said quietly and pushed the hair they fell out of my bun behind my ear. He nodded and shoved his hands in his jacket pockets. I folded my arms over my chest and sighed watching him as he looked around.
"You're really on the volleyball team?" he questioned. His expression seemed interested, but his tone sounded bored.
"You don't believe me?" I asked.
"Not by the serves I've been seeing." I narrowed my eyes him.
"Well, I am. Number twenty two," I informed walking over to the wrack and grabbing another ball.
"I'm sure you are,"
I threw the ball into the air and jumped to hit it.
"Not,"
My swing faltered and the ball flew into the net. Once I landed, I turned sharply to him making my gym shoes squeak on the floor. My hands clenched to fists as I walked over to him, growling.
"This is your fault!" I yelled, fire blazing in my eyes.
"I don't see how any of this is my doing." He teased.
"You- You-!"
"I what?"
"Ugh!" I groaned turning and stomping away."Dear Kami, sometimes I can't stand you, you insolent jerk!"
"What did I do?"
"You never came for me!" I screamed turning back around. He didn't look shocked, but almost puzzled as if he was waiting for me to continue. So I did.
"I know all this was mostly my fault. I never answered your calls or called you back and do you know why? Because I was scared, I never wanted to worry you! I didn't want to bother you with my problems, drag you all the way here to inconvenience you. If that makes me spoiled then so be it.
"But, you never came! When everything got so bad that I actually stopped talking, I couldn't call you, reach out to you, but you never came. I would pray to myself that one day you'd come and save me from this pain… and this may sound selfish but I needed you. It will always be only you!"
I was breathing heavy now. I forced back the tears that threatened to spill over the rim of my eyes that blurred Naru's appearance. He now stood with his arms crossed over his chest and his head slightly hung down. I couldn't see his eyes for his ebony bangs fell over them.
"Where were you, Naru?" I whimpered.
"Mai, I-"
I don't understand how you could possibly love someone like him. Takashi started. That smart ass…
"Shut up," I whispered turning away. I wrapped my arms around myself and shut my eyes tightly.
He treats you like a pet; teases you and only calls to you when needed.
"Stop, you don't know anything!"
"Mai?"
Once I have you, you will be my toy.
"No, no don't come near me!"
"Mai!"
I felt Naru grab my arms and spin me around. My eyes were wide and my body trembled. My breath came out ragged as Naru searched my eyes with concern.
"Mai, what's wrong?" he demanded tightening his grip on my arms. I shook my head and I lost the strength to hold back the tears.
"Naru help me, Takashi's going to get me!" I cried falling to my knees and Naru came with me, still holding my arms. "He keeps saying I'll be his. He's in my head and he's controlling me, Naru!"
Naru wrapped his arms tightly around me as I sobbed like a toddler. He ran a hand through my long brown locks, shushing me.
"It's going to be okay, Mai." He kissed my temple softly. "I won't let anything happen to you."
O.o Dang… See Naru has a sweet side! I actually really liked writing this chapter, so please review and tell me what you think! Bye bye~