Kirua: Dedicated to the people who had recently followed this story.


Protect You III


Four Months Later...

Ryoga's probation was over and with that, he was finally able to see his family more often. Today was Halloween and Heartland tradition was a whole day of trick or treating.

"Ryo! Come on, Bunnito is becoming impatient." Yuma called. He was dressed up as a waiter and Beno was a black and red bunny. "Alright, Yuma. I'm ready." Ryoga replied as he came down the stairs. He was dressed as an assassin. "Yuma, do I have to wear this?" Ryoga asked. "Yes." Yuma answered, holding up a platter in his hand while holding Beno's in the other.

"It's weird though." Ryoga replied. "I think Daddy looks cool. Don't you Bunnito?" Yuma asked. Beno nodded in agreement. "Fine, fine. Let's just go." Ryoga sighed. With that, they walked out the house and out to the heavily decorated streets.

Five Hours Later...

Yuma, Ryoga and Beno had visited every store and house in the suburban part of Heartland. Beno's bag was overflowing with chocolates and other sweets. Looking up, Ryoga realized that they had reached far into the urban part of Heartland, the worst place to be in with Yuma and Beno.

"Yuma." Ryoga called, stopping. "Yes?" Yuma asked, turning with Beno. "We need to get out of here." Ryoga stated. "Um...okay. Which way is the easiest to get out?" Yuma replied. "I'm sure the next left is the easiest." Ryoga informed. "Okay, I'll see if Thomas can get us a ride." Yuma turned and began jogging with the hopping Beno. "Mommy?" Beno spoke up while hopping. "Yes, Bunnito." Yuma replied. "Why did Daddy not want us to go there?" He asked. "There are bad guys over there." Yuma answered.

"Why would the bad guys bother us?" He continued inquiring. "Daddy used to be with the bad guys." Yuma stated. "Daddy was one of the bad guys? What kind of bad guy was he?" Yuma sighed pondering on how to explain it to Beno. "Daddy was the kind of bad guy that wanted to be a good guy. So I met Daddy and we became best friends. After that, Daddy became a good guy." Yuma explained. "So you saved Daddy?" Beno asked. "Yes. I saved Daddy." Yuma smiled.

"Is that how you and Daddy fell in love?" Beno pondered out loud. "Yes. Daddy and I fell in love as time passed by." Yuma beamed at the subject. "Then why isn't Daddy and Papa the same person?" Beno questioned. Yuma stopped. "Uh...I'll explain it to you when you're older." Yuma replied. "Okay Mommy." Beno replied, dropping the subject.

Ryoga watched the two of the talk while being very focused on their surroundings. He sped up to Yuma and Beno to be sure that the route they were going would be safe. It seemed that they didn't have anything to worry about until they reached the intersection.

To the right stood two men that Ryoga was most wary of Yuma and Beno being near. "What a pleasant surprise, right Chills?" The male on the right stated. "Indeed it is, Scorch. I wasn't expecting to see this Shark ever again." The man named Chills replied. Ryoga stood in front of Yuma and Beno protectively. "Hey, isn't that the brat who got him out through that stupid duel?" The man named Scorch asked, pointing over at a glaring Yuma putting his phone back in his pocket. "I hope so. That's one fine catch Shark caught." Chills answered.

"Keep them out of this. Your problem is clearly with me." Ryoga ordered, standing up to the older men. "We knew you since you were a teen, Shark. That thing you're tryna pull, ain't gonna work." Chills stated, walking closer. A car pulled up and Thomas rolled the window down. "Need help?" Thomas asked. "Hi Papa!" Beno called out to Thomas. "Hey Beno." Thomas replied. "Thomas may you please take Yuma and Leon out of here?" Ryoga asked, focusing on Scorch and Chills.

"Ryo. I'm not leaving you behind." Yuma stated. "It's not safe if you stay." Ryoga argued. "I'm not letting it happen. I am staying and that's it." Yuma declared. "Alright..." Ryoga backed down. "Bunnito, go with Papa, alright?" Yuma told Beno. "But I want you to come with me, Mommy." Beno replied. "I'm sorry, Bunnito. Daddy needs me, okay? We won't be long so don't worry." Yuma gave Beno a kiss and a hug. "Thomas, please make sure he doesn't eat too many sweets." Yuma asked. "Don't worry, Yuma. I'll take care of Beno." Thomas stated. Yuma nodded and turned to the other three as Thomas drove away.


"What is it you want?" Ryoga interrogated. "Revenge." Scorch answered. "For what? For us destroying you in a duel?" Yuma asked. "The Boss died after you went rogue, Shark. His power dropped and someone took the chance to kill him and take over." Chills explained. "We had orders from the new boss to end you but nine years have past. We thought you were long gone...till now." Scorch added.

Ryoga and Yuma gotten defensive. "Oh but don't worry. Consider this a hello and a warning: the streets are frozen cold and no place for a Shark or warmth. She watches on her throne of ice, be ready." Chills stated turning with Scorch. "Get out till next time Shark. And keep your catch close. You wouldn't want a gem tainted now would you?" Scorch teased before they turned to go in an alley.

Seeing the threat gone, the two released the breaths they each subconsciously held. "What was that?" Yuma exasperated. "I have no idea." Ryoga replied. "What I want to know is who is this woman on a throne of ice." Yuma stated. "Later, Yuma. Let's get home first." Ryoga told Yuma. After a curt nod, they walked home.


At the Kamishiro Residence...

Yuma and Ryoga sat with the same thought rampant in their minds. This woman. Who was this woman? Was she the one who killed that man who the thugs called Boss? So many questions went through their minds and yet they had no answers. After several moments of silence, Yuma stood up. "I'm am done with thinking about this crap!" He exasperated. "Then what do you want to do?" Ryoga asked. "I don't know, anything that will take my mind off of all of this." Yuma answered. Ryoga got up and held Yuma close, causing him to relax. "I don't want you to worry about this, Yuma. As long as we don't go so deep in the urban district, we'll be fine. Plus if they do venture out here, you guys will still be safe regardless cause I'm still here." Ryoga consoled, only getting a light hum for a response. "What? You don't think I still got my shining armor after all these years?" Ryoga teased.

"No, I just think it's gotten a bit rusty." Yuma replied, sticking his tongue out in a playful manner. "Oh really?" Ryoga inquired, holding up Yuma's chin. Yuma chuckled a bit. "It seems I have to remind my love that I am still at my best, huh?" Ryoga caressed Yuma's cheek. "It's been quite some time, Ryo..." Yuma replied. "Then I should start by apologizing..." Ryoga stated softly before claiming Yuma's lips.


In a building in the heart of the urban district...

A slender bluenette woman sat on a velvet seat. Legs crossed, chin in hand and a fiendish grin gracing her luscious lips. "I thought I ordered you two to kill him." She stated politely. "We apologize, Boss. We knew him since he was a kid. To see how far he'd gotten shocked us." Chills replied, bowing. In the fraction of a second he was writhing on the floor in pain from the bullet in his knee. "You say that, trembling all fearfully as if I wouldn't punish you." She seethed softly, walking up to him and pulling up him by the collar. "Not to mention the fact that you still fail to understand that I am not to be called 'Boss'." She added, looking down at him with pure rage. "I'm sorry, Your Highness. I didn't mean to slip." Chills continued.

"Don't worry, my little ball of ice. I'm sure you're sorry and I'm sure I'll be forgiving after you are properly punished." She cooed, petting Chills before allowing two other men to pick him up. "Do repair his knee." She said walking back to her seat and sitting down. "Then break it again and remember not to use any morphine, whatsoever." She added. As they took him out. Scorch watched her in horror as she crossed her legs and smiled as her chin cushioned by her hand. "Is there anything else you'd like to report other than his family?" She asked him. "No, Your Highness." Scorch gulped. "Then I suggest you leave. Your incompetence is making me nauseous." She ordered, using her unused hand to shoo him away. With the order of dismissal, Scorch sped toward the infirmary to check on Chills without a second though.

She looked at the printed picture of Ryoga, Yuma and Beno she was given. "Oh, dear twin..." She sighed out, tracing Ryoga's face with a manicured finger. "How I yearn to inflict such pain upon you..."


A.N:

Kirua: Well there you have it guys. Chapter Three. I'll get working on Chapter Four and Five soon. Do tell me what you thought of the character that just introduced herself (If you didn't know who she is, I'm sure someone can tell you.)