A/N: Hi guys! Long time no see! How've ya been? Anyway, thanks to Gongondemon6 for reviewing! Yes, it was a bit of a plot twist, wasn't it? Anyway, thanks for reviewing!

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Raggy: Anyway, please enjoy chapter 13!

Chapter 13: Taken

I sighed, and made my way through the busy streets of Orient Town. What was it that Rachel had told me to do again?

You must go to the NOL branch in Kagutsuchi. When you get there, you must go to the Cauldron. A young girl named Nu will be there. Talk to her, but do not mention Ragna. If you do, we're all doomed. She will help you fight off Terumi. He will most likely be there already, so be ready.

I nodded to myself, and continued to weave my way through the crowds. What I didn't notice was a single pair of dark crimson eyes, staring intently at my form...

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I glanced up at the sky. It was early evening; the sun was slowly beginning to set behind the clouds. I breathed a sigh of relief; thank God, the crowds would be dispersing soon. Stretching my muscles, I began to walk again. Slowly at first, but then a small nagging feeling in the back of my skull made itself known. I didn't know what it was, but it felt as if I was being...followed. I quickened my pace; my muscles aching a little from the effort. The nagging feeling got stronger, and my eyes went wide in fear as I realised that someone was after me.

I began to run, not caring about the people I bumped into. I dashed around corner after corner, but still the feeling wouldn't go away. I knew someone was after me; that much was obvious. But why? It wasn't exactly like I had done anything wrong...unless...

With a sudden urgency, I dashed into an alleyway, wanting to find comfort in the shadows. I walked to the back of the alley; my hands tracing patterns on the bricks.

"...Hello, Cara," a voice murmured, and I turned, and gasped. Standing there, in the entrance to the alleyway, was Hazama.

"Looking for something, are we?" he asked, his tone mocking. I narrowed my eyes at him, stepping back, feeling the bricks of the wall pressing up against my back. I closed my eyes tightly, and whimpered.

"Stay back!" I yelled, gasping when I felt Hazama's cold hands caress my cheek.

"Why are you so frightened of me, Cara? You know I won't hurt you...I just want to...talk," he whispered, his lips brushing against my ear. I shuddered, and pulled away from him, my eyes sending out a silent warning to him.

"I told you to stay back!" I hissed, watching in disbelief as Hazama – or rather, Terumi – cackled loudly.

"You think I'll just stop? After I've gotten this far? That's some crap logic you've got there!" he laughed, and I gulped a little, feeling a bead of sweat run down the back of my neck.

"It's not logic. If you come near me, Terumi, I will ki-" I couldn't finish my sentence. It was as if there was something preventing me; stopping me from saying the word kill.

"…You'll what, Cara?" he taunted, walking towards me yet again. I tried to move; to jump out of the way and onto a roof or something, but to no avail. My legs seemed to stop working.

"…I'll…I'll…" I struggled, shaking slightly as he placed a hand on either side of my shoulders, and leant forwards, his face nearing mine.

"You'll have to speak up, Cara. I can't hear you," he teased, his lips brushing against my ear. I gasped in shock as I felt his tongue trace patterns along my earlobe.

"I…I…" I gasped, not getting the time to finish off my sentence, before Terumi's lips were against mine in a lust-filled kiss. I struggled a little, but I knew it was useless. If I struggled, Terumi would grip me even tighter, and that would lead to me getting suffocated.

XXX

Our lips parted, and as I stared up into his eyes, I remembered Rachel's words.

Because, Cara…from what I've managed to find out…you are the spitting image of his deceased wife…

My eyes widened as a sudden realisation hit me, and I couldn't stop myself from cradling Terumi's face in my hands.

"…Terumi," I whispered, and his eyes seemed to soften a little at my voice. He grasped my hands, surprisingly lightly for him, and guided them down to his chest, where I felt the rapid beating of his heart.

"…Rosa," he whispered, and I couldn't help but smile a little. Seeing Terumi like this – it was like he was a small child who had gotten lost and was desperately searching for his mother or father.

I pulled him closer, so that our foreheads were touching. For once, I didn't want the responsibility. I didn't want to fight. I just wanted to let someone else take charge for once; to follow them around like a lost puppy and not have to worry about their well-being. I didn't love Terumi; my heart already belonged to another. But…I felt something for him. Sympathy? He had lost his entire family in one short moment. Yes, of course I felt sympathy for him. I couldn't bare to see Terumi's face return to that horrid grin that spelt death any longer, so I said the only thing that came to mind, that would forever regret.

"Yes, Terumi. It's me. It's Rosa…" I whispered, a single tear falling down my cheek…

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"Ragna! Ragna, you horrid creature! Wake up!"

Ragna groaned, and his eyes fluttered open, only to widen instantly as he saw Rachel's face only inches away from his own.

"AHH! G-GHOST!" he screamed, jumping up and dashing away from the young vampire. Rachel smirked; she couldn't help but do so after the… 'performance' she had given him.

"Scared of ghosts, are we, Ragna?" she taunted, and Ragna seemed to awaken fully at that moment, his face returning to his usual pissed look.

"No. I'm not afraid of ghosts, Rachel. But did you have to just…be that close? Scared the shit outta me," he grumbled, slumping down in the rose field they were currently in.

"Ragna, you of all people should know that I don't respect anyone's personal space anymore. If I did, I would be…dare I say it…less smart," she sighed, flicking one of her pale pigtails out of the way of her face.

"Less smart? Rachel, as far as I'm concerned, you have an IQ of less than 10," Ragna joked, causing Rachel to glower at him.

"Why the nerve! Well…I guess you don't want to know what has happened to Cara, then?" she questioned, and Ragna's expression changed immediately. He stumbled to his feet, to dash towards her, gripping her shoulders a little tighter than necessary.

"Cara? Where is she? How is she? Is she in danger? What has-"

"Calm yourself, Ragna. She's fine; she's not hurt in any way. She's in Kagutsuchi," Rachel murmured, and Ragna let out a sigh of relief.

"Good. She did what I told her to do," he said, and Rachel's eyebrows furrowed together a little.

"…However," she whispered, causing Ragna to look her in the eye, "I'm afraid you won't like who she's with."

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As Rachel uttered his name, Ragna felt a rush of cold spread through his body. His hands clenched into fists, and his teeth gritted together as his eyes narrowed into slits.

"…Terumi…that bastard!" he yelled, his fists tightening slightly.

"Rachel, I don't care if I mess up this whole shift or anything! Just… take me to Kagutsuchi! Now!" he growled, and Rachel nodded mutely, not questioning his motives. Chances are she already knew them anyway.

With a small intake of breath, Rachel cast a spell, making a small black portal appear from thin air. Ragna sped into it, Rachel followed behind him slowly.

She paused for a short moment, choosing to look up at the moonlit sky.

"…I pray for your safety, Cara," she whispered, before disappearing into the vortex…

~Omake~

Cara: *sighs, and slumps down on a conveniently placed couch*

Ragna: *comes into the room, surprisingly relaxed* Mizu.

Cara: *turns and smiles at Ragna* Ragna. Hi.

Ragna: *smiles* What're you doing?

Cara: Nothin'. You?

Ragna: Same. *sighs, and slumps down next to her*

*silence for around a minute or so, before Ragna glances at Cara*

Ragna: Hey…Mizu? Are you okay? You're very…quiet.

Cara: Yeah…just a little sad.

Ragna: Why?

Cara: Just…because… *mumbles something under her breath*

Ragna: What? I didn't quite catch that.

Taokaka: She said, 'Wheatley died!' meow!

Ragna & Cara: Huh? *turn to see Taokaka standing in the doorway, her ears flat against her forehead in an act of sadness*

Ragna: …Wheatley? Who the hell is that?

Raggy: *walks into the room, sobbing* He was such a good little Intelligence Dampening Core! Why did he have to get thrown into space! It's so unfair! Wheatley! I love you! Please come back!

Cara: He never meant any harm! Damn you, Valve, for making Portal 2 so sad at the end!

Taokaka: Hey! Think of it this way; he said at the end that is he ever saw her again, he'd say he's sorry, mew! That means there might be a Portal 3!

Raggy: I know…but it's still sad! *cries*

Cara: I know! *cries*

Taokaka: Mew… *cries*

Ragna: Uhh… o_0… please rate and review and stay tuned for the next chapter!