Chapter 14

He wasn't exactly sure what had happened, or how he found himself in this strange situation. He supposed that he wasn't the only one that wanted to break free of that prison, or even saw it as a prison. Alarms, screams, yelling, sounds of fighting and rebellion. Those were all of the things that sparked his curiosity.

"Miroku..." He heard a familiar female voice quietly call him from the door. "Quickly." She ordered as she poked her head in and waved to him. "Kai escaped, along with some others. Hurry while you can." She encouraged, grabbing his hand and pulling him with her through the halls. "This way."

"Kai? Who's Kai?" His mind was still reeling from being rescued by the little mermaid that he'd gotten acquainted with during his stay.

She shook her head and continued to pull him along, hiding behind columns, and miscellaneous furniture before finding the exit. "This way. You need to help the others. You're the only one of them that's been out there. Come on."

"Wait! What do you mean?" He asked as she continued to pull him along, weaving between ancient looking, sunken buildings.

She sighed. "Miroku, they've never been beyond this place. They don't know the world like you do. They've been breeders since they were capable of mating. They need you to show them to safety."

He shook his head. "What makes you think they won't hunt us all down again? Especially after something like this?"

She stopped and turned to him. "They were too confident with Kai. He was merely toying with them, waiting until the day they let down their guard. There's more to all of this." She told him confidently.

Miroku scowled. "And the females he harmed? What about them?"

"They still live if that's what you're worried about." She groused a little. "Can we go before they find the others?" She tugged his hand.

Miroku nodded. If this was the only way he was going to be able to get back to the people he cared about, he figured it would be a small sacrifice. "Can you travel on land?"

She gave him a confused look, as they approached what looked like a large cave. "Of course I can."

She giggled a little. "You really don't know much, do you?" She shook her head at his confusion. "I just can't bear the children of land dwellers. Silly. Were you not educated?"

He frowned with a furrowed brow. "Well, I wasn't exactly educated on the finer points of reproduction when I was 12." He glowered.

She squeaked and was pulled quickly from his grip, into the darkness.

"Where were you?" He heard a velvety male voice purr from where the female had been pulled to.

She shivered upon feeling the strange sensation on her neck. She turned to find the culprit. He chuckled at her scowl. "You are the most beautiful when acting. Although, I appreciate your Mio, I like this one too."

She rolled her eyes, and sighed. "What the hell are you doing here, Reino? Where's Miroku?"

His eyes traveled up and down her leather-clad body. "Hmm, he sent me to keep an eye on you, Dear." He held up her little spirit that had decided to stay with him. "This little one tells me you've recently run into some trouble." He quietly whispered next to her ear, knowing what it was doing.

Kyoko turned and slapped him. "Stop doing that!" She growled. "Where is Miroku?!"

She passed the test. He nodded and sighed. "I've been informed recently, that he's on his way back. Sorry for riling you up, but I needed to know." He said apologetically, only just loud enough for only her to hear. "Careful of those around you little one. You're being watched." He warned.

She looked at him wide-eyed and surprised. "Who?"

He shook his head. "None of those that you've entrusted with your secrets; however, you aren't safe at work. You need to stay close to your guard-dogs. I'll do what I can until he returns, but until then you need to stay hidden." He instructed, flicking a lock of her blonde hair with pink highlights.

She nodded, hiding her worry, as she watched him walk away. It somewhat relieved her knowing that Reino was there, and that Miroku was safe. Well, at least she hoped that he was safe. Her mind was filled with those thoughts as she stepped onto the elevator.

She heard a familiar snort. "I still cannot get used to you looking like that."

Deeply into her character of Setsuka Heel, she just glanced at him and languidly leaned against the railings on the wall behind her. "Do I know you?"

Hell, if he didn't know exactly who she was, he would have been totally convinced that she was a completely foreign stranger. He nodded. "Sorry, I thought you were someone else." He smirked. It was probably better if he didn't acknowledge her as Kyoko right now. He'd been having a really bad feeling these past few days. He was in this building right now, because Kotonami-san had texted him with her concerns, and Kyoko's location that morning. Yes, she was an abrasive Ice Queen, but they shared their best friend in common, along with their concerns for her safety.

He wondered how Reino knew that something like his escape would happen. Judging from the strange little messages that pointed him in specific directions and led him to a stash of clothing, phone, and his spare debit card, it was obvious that Reino's little friends knew more than he'd realized. As soon as he turned on his phone, a text message from Reino appeared, letting him know that there were three plane tickets to Japan waiting for him and his companions, Annalise and Kai. The little female that had helped him escape, and the tall, dark male that reminded him entirely too much of Kyoko.

It wasn't just the looks that they shared that made him a bit suspicious, but Kai had that weird ability that Kyoko had. Obviously neither of them realized that telekinesis was not something normal for their kind. Perhaps that was why they wanted Kyoko. That thought made him shiver with dread. The possibilities were disturbing if his hypothesis was correct. Were they breeding them specifically for those special traits, and why?

He pulled out his phone and dialed, as he waited for their flight in Thailand. "Hey. It's me... Yeah, although keeping track of those two is like trying to herd cats... (He chuckled.) No, they haven't followed us yet, as far as I can tell... I honestly don't know what happened. (He looked up at the monitor, and noticed that they were calling their flight.) I gotta go. I'll give you all the details when we get there... Oh and Reino? Thanks for the help, man... Yeah... I won't get too comfortable... See ya then." He turned off his phone and went to guide his companions to the boarding area.

~xoxo~

Reino turned to the two that had agreed to meet with him, and gave them a thought filled silent look. "I trust you, because I can see what's in your hearts and minds; however, I believe you may have trouble convincing them of your sincerity. Especially after scaring her like you did."

The two males nodded staring at the floor remorsefully. "Is there any way you can help us? We only wanted to take her somewhere safe before the others had the chance to find her."

Reino chuckled, and shook his head. "I think you're a little late for that. From what I understand, they've been watching her for months."

"You speak as though you know this for certain." The first blond commented.

He laughed. "I can see them as well as I can see you. The passion and greed that your kind is driven by, is painfully obvious. Honestly, I would prefer that you leave them both alone, but I doubt I'll get that much."