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CHAPTER 21:
RESTORED FRIENDSHIP

"As you know, when we were young, we were sold to Mr. Takei –that corrupt businessman. He apparently found your father a threat and wanted him gone. So he made us earn his trust before he made a move. Since we learned all sorts of martial arts, your father immediately accepted us as your bodyguards.

When we knew your place well enough we had to report that to our boss and that's when he-"Koji and Aki explained.

"Murdered my parents." Meia finished. "That much I know. What I want to know now is why you kept me alive and suffering."

The twins sighed. "We loved you like our sister. Something about you made us want to spare your life."

Meia remained silent not knowing how to react.

"The boss greatly disapproved of this. He also saw you as a threat to his business and reputation." Aki said.

"So we made a deal with him. Voltaire, who ranks way higher than him, started stalking him because of his debts. We knew for a fact that Voltaire also wanted to recruit strong bladers for something. So we told him we'll work for Voltaire in exchange for your safety." Koji explained.

"His 'auditions' were murder but we lived. We were to serve him till the end of this tournament and if we disobeyed, Takei would be informed and he would kill you. So he tortured us each day till he felt assured that we would win but Kai kicked our asses." Aki continued.

"Voltaire will scream but we know you're safe. You don't need to worry as long as we're nearby." Koji assured.

"Awww, now I feel special." Meia said sarcastically.

"Can you forgive us?" Koji asked.

"Depends what you'll do to make it up to me." Meia replied teasingly.

They smiled

"Your wish is our command." Aki said.

"Alrighty then." Meia answered. "First you need to buy me a new blade. And it better be top of the line! Next you need to buy food for the party tonight...and get a first-class cook to make dinner...Then..."

Koji and Aki sweat-dropped.

"I need you guys to rent a keyboard somewhere...or better yet just buy me one!" Meia finished.

"A keyboard? What for?" Aki asked.

"Secret!" Meia replied as she ran outside.

"You think she's cool with it already?" Aki asked Koji.

"Yep." Koji answered, running after Meia.

Aki followed him.

Outside.....

"The bus is here!" Meia called to Aki and Koji. "Get on!"

The twins nodded.

They boarded the bus which contained Marianne, Max, Tyson, Ray, Mariah, and Kai who sitting alone in the back as usual.

Max, Tyson, Ray, and Mariah just stared in shock realizing the members from Voltaire's team joined them.

"Everyone! Meet my brothers!" Meia announced as she sat next to Marianne.

Everyone's eyes grew bigger and their jaws dropped lower.

"I think you two better explain yourselves." Meia hinted, laughing.

They sweat-dropped.

"Oy, Koji...show me your palm will ya'..." Aki whispered.

"You gonna' read my future?" Koji asked showing Aki his palm.

"No. Tag you're it!" Aki said slapping his twin's palm and sitting down beside Kai.

Koji sweat-dropped, knowing there was no backing out since everyone was eyeing him. He began explaining their story and answering side comments at the same time.

"I guess you worked things out, huh?" Kai asked the 17 year old next to him.

"Yep!" Aki replied. "Good as new!"

"You really put your brother in a bad situation." Kai told him noticing Koji was being eaten alive.

"I will pay for that later." Aki sighed. "I need to ask you something."

Kai eyed his serious face.

"Have you kissed Meia yet?" Aki asked naughtily.

Kai's face twisted into irritation instead of turning red. "What is it with you?!"

"Nothing." Aki shrugged having fun with Kai. "Just toying with you!"

Kai rolled his eyes.

"But I wouldn't mind if you two get together." Aki said. "You're better than the long lost fiancé she has. I would hate to see what would happen if he ever finds her!"

"Fiancé?" Kai asked.

"Her family's bloody rich so she's naturally engaged to another rich freak. Problem is, he loves her so much he's become selfish about it. Like he owns her or something. Jealous?" Aki said teasingly again.

"Yup." Kai replied.

"What did you say???!!!" Aki screamed in shock.

"Just toying with you." Kai answered.

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That ends this chappy! The last chappy is coming up so please stick around! The story's about to end...maybe....i'm considering a sequel but that depends....expect chap. 22 in maybe 1 or 2 weeks....(I'm chained to schoolwork on weekdays)

ja ne for now!