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Disclaimer: I do not own YuGiOh GX or any of its characters. I do not own about 30 percent of the plot. I also do not own Jess and a few other OCs to be introduced.
Claimer: I own this title, idea FOR the climax of the plot, and about 70 percent of the plot. I also own all OCs aside from Jess.
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Narrative POV
Mel gasped and whirled in the direction of the voice. This time it was in the cell. It was a deep voice she'd never heard yet the sound of it sent a calming wave through her frame. Out of the shadows of the cell, a thirty eight year old man limped. He had black hair, cut very neatly to just go past the tips of his ears. He had dark brown eyes that calmed Mel more than she already was. She recognized the man immediately.
"Ethan Cartage?" Mel asked. The man limped over and slid down the wall next to Mel, his legs stretched out.
"Yes, and you are?" Ethan asked.
"Mel," Mel replied. Ethan's eyebrows knitted together. Mel smiled sheepishly. "I don't know my last name," Mel explained. Ethan nodded. Mel looked over his body to see why he was limping.
Ethan was shirtless and in cut off sweat pants that reached just below his knees. His chest had many scars on it, some much worse than others. Blood was dried and crusted over some fresh ones. It's as if Ethan was whipped, which is very likely. His wrists, like Mel, were raw and bloody. But his were swollen, but Mel could feel hers beginning to swell as well.
Ethan's face was covered in bruises and cuts. His nose was crooked slightly and he had two black eyes. Mel concluded he must have a broken nose. His hair was clinging to his face where the blood had dried.
His legs were very bad. Cut, bruised, and very swollen. One of his knees, the one that was very carefully stretched out, was bent crookedly and cut very deeply, revealing the tendons and muscle. It wasn't infected, however, which confused Mel.
"Why isn't your knee infected?" Mel asked. Ethan looked up at her.
"Any water they've brought me I've cleaned it out with," Ethan explained. Mel frowned and forced herself to her feet. She limped over to the bottle of water that was against the wall. As she bent down to get it, she gasped and grasped her side, biting her lip to muffle the cry of pain. She grabbed the bottle and limped over to Ethan's side with the cut knee. She unscrewed the lid and poured a little water in the wound. She reached for a roll that Danny brought and handed it to Ethan.
"Bit down on that, I'm going to re-align your leg," Mel ordered. Ethan slid the roll in his mouth and Mel rotated his shin very quickly. There was a loud pop and Ethan screamed but was muffled by the roll and his hands. He pulled the roll out of his mouth; it was missing a chunk. Ethan swallowed and was breathing deeply. Mel handed Ethan the water. He took it and drank half of it without being ordered. A ripping sound bounced around the room. Ethan looked to see Mel ripping the bottom of her shirt off, taking about three inches. The remainder of the shirt stopped just above her bellybutton. She took the bottle of water from Ethan and poured some more water on the cloth. She set the bottle down and wrapped the cloth around his knee, tying it securely.
"Thank you," Ethan said, his voice rough. He cleared his throat. Mel nodded and leaned against the wall next to him. Ethan handed Mel the roll. She glared at it.
"You keep it," Mel said. Ethan shook his head.
"You need to keep up your strength," Ethan said. Mel continued to glare at the roll.
"Danny probably put some stupid love powder in it," Mel snarled. Ethan rolled his eyes.
"Well, I've eaten a chunk of it and I'm not falling in love with this Danny, so I think you're safe," Ethan said. Mel giggled and then sighed. She took the roll and bit into it. Ethan smiled at her. "That's a good girl," Ethan said. He reached out and ran his fingers through Mel's hair, which was crusted with blood. Normally, Mel would have slapped his hand away and growled at him but his touch sent a lull of calmness through her, much like his voice and eyes, and she leaned into his hand. Ethan smiled and continued to run his hands through her hair as Mel ate. Mel finished the roll and took a drink of the water. She finished off the bottle and chucked it into the far corner of the cell.
She sighed and pulled her knees up and rested her chins on them, wrapping her arms securely around her legs. Ethan continued to run his fingers through her hair.
"Why are you here?" Ethan asked. Mel turned her head to look at him. Ethan still ran his fingers through her hair.
"I was undercover as a student in Konaha High School (1). I'm a Blood," Mel explained. Ethan's hand froze on the side of Mel's head. His fingers curled lightly around the back of her head.
"You have to get out of here Mel, they'll kill you," Ethan said. Mel scowled.
"That's what I thought, but Danny," she spat his name, "made them give him their 'word' that they wouldn't kill me," Mel said, once again using air quotes. Ethan sighed and began running his fingers through her hair again.
"Word or not, they'll kill you, eventually," Ethan assured her. Mel sighed.
"I know," Mel whispered. Ethan reached into his pocket and pulled out a cloth. Mel looked at it curiously. Ethan pulled a small bottle out of his pocket and shook it into the cloth, using one hand as he continued to run his fingers through Mel's hair. He set the bottle down and reached out to Mel and rubbed the cloth gently across her blood stained cheek. The cloth was cold.
"What is that?" Mel asked.
"Hand sanitizer, but it works to whip of dried blood," Ethan said. Mel looked up and into his eyes. Ethan was staring at her cheek as her washed off the blood.
There is something familiar about him, but I'm not sure what it is, Mel thought.
"You still need to get out of here; they won't keep you for long," Ethan said. Mel reached up and brushed some of his hair off of his forehead. Ethan looked at her, his hand pausing its cleaning.
"If you have any ideas, I'm all ears," Mel said.
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Jaden's POV
"That is a fairly good plan Bastion," Emmy complimented. I ground my teeth together. My hands were balled into fists underneath the table top. Jess, who was still in my lap, didn't even notice.
"It is," Chris agreed. Bastion smiled, seeming proud of himself. I growled so quietly, not even Jess heard me.
"What do you think Jay?" Alexis called to me. I turned to see her staring at me, like the rest of the gang. I sighed.
"What do you think?" I asked softly. Alexis frowned. Syrus jumped out.
"Aww, come on Jay! We want to help!" Syrus insisted. I narrowed my eyes. Chazz, who was standing next to Syrus, nodded. Everyone else murmured their agreement. I growled loudly this time. The entire gang shut their mouths. Alexis continued to frown at me.
"Jaden," Mark called. I turned to look at Mark. Jesse and him were both looking at me.
"What?" I demanded.
"It's a good plan. I think we should do it," Jesse said. I looked at him.
"Good how?" I asked. Mark sighed, an annoyed sound.
"It gives us the element of surprise. We get in, get Mel, and get out. It's very simple," Mark said.
"And almost full proof," Bastion shot in. Emmy whipped around to look at him.
"Shush, let us deal with this," Emmy whispered. I heard a chorus of murmurs behind me. I ignored Bastion's comment.
"You forget Mark who it involves!" I countered. Mark frowned.
"Yes, it does involve your friends Jaden, but they're willing to do it," Jesse said. I looked at him.
"Remember the conversation we had on the roof, about your problem?" I ask suddenly. Jesse blinked but nodded. "I have the same problem, with my friends, but I know for a fact that they can't protect themselves," I said. Jesse frowned. I turned to look at Mark.
"Besides Mark, the Cribs already know what my friends look like. They've met," I said. Mark nodded.
"I know," Mark said. I leaned back in my chair.
"Well, why not send Maria in? I mean, she'd be just as good for the job, maybe better" I said. Mark's eyes grew wide and Maria gasped. She reached out and clutched Mark's hand. He was glaring at me. I smirked, "It's the same thing. You don't want to send Maria for the same reasons Idon't want to send my friends," I said. Mark's glare relaxed and he sighed.
"Touché," Mark conceded. He took a deep breath through his nose and looked at the gang, "I'm sorry everyone, but Jaden has made some good points. You're not skilled enough for the task at hand and it is much, much too dangerous for you," Mark said. Everyone gasped.
"I can handle myself perfectly for this task at hand," Blair insisted.
"Yeah, we can do it," Atticus said. Mark shook his head.
"No, I'm sorry," Mark said, though everyone could tell he really wasn't sorry. I relaxed in my chair.
"Jesse, please try and talk some sense into these two. Obviously you see the promise for this plan," Bastion said. Jesse sighed and looked at him.
"I'm sorry, but I agree with them. You're not skilled enough," Jesse agreed. I smiled at him.
"This is stupid! You guys were all for it only a few moments ago!" Mindy yelled. Jasmine slapped her hand over Mindy's mouth and Alexis rolled her eyes. Mark looked at her.
"We were, but Jaden some very good points and now we agree with him," Mark said.
"But," Syrus began but I stopped him.
"Enough Sy, we'll handle this by ourselves like we always have," I said. I smiled at them. "You guys don't have to worry about a thing," I continued. They frowned at me. A chair scrapped against the ground. We all looked at Mark. He was standing up.
"Alright, this meeting is done, let's go to bed," Mark said.
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Well, well, lots is going on right now. What could Mel and Ethan be planning? Why does he seem familiar? How will the Bloods save Mel? The questions just keep piling up!
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1: Hehe, there is never a wrong time for a Naruto reference! :D