Andy woke up early and got everything ready, she then waited on everyone to show up to leave.
Tet came in, his face red. A familiar pair of orange and black boxers sat around his waist. "Where is that little shit?"
Andy giggled, "Haven't seen him."
"Un huh. Not sure I believe you. You know he snuck into everyone's room and replaced our trunks with these? I think he had help."
Andy shrugged, "Wonder who would do that?"
He glared at her as Kei entered with Etsuko. She was wiping her eyes as the witch grinned. "I like mine. Think I'll keep them." He wore a white pair with words on the back of them.
Andy squinted, then burst out laughing as she read CAUTION: HOT SURFACE.
When she was done laughing, she went to Tet and kissed him on the cheek, "Lighten up. You know it's fun."
He gave a reluctant chuckle. "I guess he could have given me the ones Tsukasa got." He pulled out his cell and showed her a pair with christmas ornaments that read jingle balls. "I'm not sure furball will survive today."
Andy laughed, "That's great."
The guys began trickling in, most laughing at their boxers. Daiki came in with a wide grin, approaching her.
"He's so embarrassed right now. He's no longer green, he's now red. I had to leave before the promised bodily harm."
Andy chuckled, "This was a great idea."
"I know I had fun.." The vampire gave her a sly self satisfied smile.
Andy smiled, "Well, as soon as everyone shows up, we can have even more fun."
Kiba waved at her from outside as Tsukasa walked in. He was wearing a towel over the offending garment and Daiki grinned mischievously. He snuck around and quickly yanked it off, then ran.
Andy giggled before waving to Kiba.
"There are now two that are going to be burned crispy and not from the sun." Tet whispered in her ear.
She grinned before looking around to see if anyone was missing.
Everyone was accounted for but Ryusei.
Hitoshi waved. "He's coming. Woke up late."
As if summoned, he appeared, his hair still wet from the shower.
"Let's get this show on the road then." Tet looked at Andy. "Same beach as last time?"
She nodded, "Yeah. I thought it was nice and it wasn't crowded."
The porters grinned and soon most of the guys were gone.
Kiba snuck in behind Tet, slapping his ass as he kissed Andy. He laughed when the tiger tried to grab him and shook his butt at them.
A picture of a bull was emblazoned with the words bull-ox.
Tet started to laugh. Andy giggled at him. "Are you guys ready?"
They both nodded, each taking one of her arms.
She focused on the beach before teleporting them there. The sun was bright and shining and she looked out to see the team already having fun.
Etsuko and Kei were splashing each other. Suddenly they embraced, their lips meeting in a long kiss.
"That's a surprise." Tet's voice was shocked. "Did anyone know about that?"
"I could tell something was going on," Andy admitted.
"Before or after the party that night?" Kiba chuckled at Tet's look. "I saw them go to his room. They were both hammered."
"Ah, we missed the party," Andy remembered. "But she's been giving him looks lately."
Tet grinned. "Good to see everyone happy, ain't it?"
She nodded, "Are you guys getting in the water or staying out to get some sun?"
They exchanged grins, then Tet grabbed her. "The correct question is are you getting in the water?" The two of them carried her into the surf laughing.
Andy laughed before splashing at them.
"Why you.." Kiba pounced on her, kissing her with a smile. Tet pushed him away to claim her lips and a mock wrestling match started.
Andy chuckled as she watched them, going a bit further out into the water.
They separated and began to swim toward her.
She started swimming away from them, seeing which one could catch up to her first.
Kiba grabbed her around the waist, then kissed her. "He's too slow."
She kissed him back before laughing.
The wolf grinned, then raised his head. He frowned as his eyes scanned the water. "Where is he?" He stiffened as he saw Etsuko suddenly jerk and fall, Kei screaming her name. "Fuck! I think there's a sniper.."
Andy growled and started heading back, keeping an eye out for Tet or the shooter. She went to Etsuko and started a healing spell as she tried to stay calm.
The team had scattered, crouching or lying on the sand as they scanned the roofs of the buildings.
"Got him." Kei's voice was full of fury as he began to mutter a spell. He stood, extending his hand at the same time as a rifle went off. He jerked slightly, but didn't stop the spell.
Seconds later, the shooter was encased in vines. He struggled to get free as Kei fell to his knees, holding his shoulder.
Andy focused on the shooter and said a killing spell, watching him tumble to the ground. She then knelt by Kei and started healing his shoulder. She looked out to see if Kiba had found Tet yet.
He yelled her name in panic, swimming toward a body floating face down. He quickly turned it over, cursing as he saw the gunshot wound in the tiger's chest.
Andy rushed over to him, "Get him to the beach." She ordered. Once on the sand, she started healing spells to help with the wound. She listened as best she could to his chest without a stethoscope, "It doesn't sound like he has water in his lungs. He should be alright but we should keep an eye on him."
Kiba nodded. "We should get out of here in case there are more of them."
Andy nodded and made sure everyone had left the beach before teleporting Tet and Kiba into the infirmary. She set Tet on a bed before checking over Kei and Etsuko again, who were being placed on beds by Yamae and Ryon.
"Tell me she's alright.." The witch struggled to stay conscious, his hand around Andy's wrist.
"She'll be fine, don't worry. Just rest."
His eyes closed, his breathing slow.
She sighed as she watched him, then headed to change out of her bikini. She soon came back to the infirmary and took up a chair next to Tet.
He woke with a jolt, sitting up with a pained gasp. "I saw someone.."
"It's alright, calm down."
He sank to the bed with a groan. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. Everyone is okay."
He sighed in relief, then closed his eyes. He was asleep in seconds.
She curled up in the chair and continued to watch him sleep.
The next morning, she felt lips on hers.
She blinked her eyes open in confusion.
Tet grinned at her, then kissed her again. "Morning darlin."
She smiled softly, "Morning. How are you feeling?"
"Fine. But you looked mighty uncomfortable so I thought I'd wake you."
She chuckled, "It's not that bad. I'm used to sleeping in these chairs."
"Not an endorsement. Why don't you get some real sleep? I'll cook breakfast for everyone." He looked over at the other beds. "They okay?"
"Yeah, they'll be fine." She kissed his cheek, "I think I'll take you up on that. Wake me in a couple hours?"
"You got it." He grinned and pulled her up. "Go."
She kissed him before heading out of the infirmary to her room. She was soon fast asleep.
He headed for the kitchen, quickly starting to cook.
Andy woke and glanced at the time. She pushed herself out of bed, confused to why Tet hadn't woken her. She headed out of her room to look for him.
"Andy? Can you explain why Tet collapsed and is acting brain damaged?"
Andy looked at Akasa in alarm. "Is he in the infirmary?"
"Yeah. Tsukasa brought him about ten minutes ago. Apparently he was walking in circles and mumbling like he was drunk. Then he passed out."
Andy cursed and headed to the infirmary. She grabbed her stethoscope and listened to his breathing. "I should have better checked him yesterday..." She got supplies and started to get the bit of water out of his lungs. She hooked an oxygen mask on his face to help him get in more air.
Akasa watched in confusion. "What the hell happened? He was fine earlier."
"It's from him almost drowning. It's respiratory distress," she informed. "He must have breathed in water I couldn't hear before."
"How serious?" The nurse watched his shaky breathing.
"Normally, pretty serious. With the help of magic, not as bad." She said a few spells and watched his breathing even a bit.
Akasa moved away, sitting down. "Who do you think shot at us yesterday?"
Andy sighed, "Not sure. I know Branch hired bounty hunters after us, they might have hired snipers as well?"
"Are we ever going to be free?" He slammed a hand on the table.
Andy frowned, "I kept thinking everytime we destroy them that we might be done, but they constantly rebuild.."
"Tempted to teleport a nuke to whatever rock they are hiding under." The nurse gave a feral smile.
Andy gave a small smile, "I'm just worried about what they want from me this time.."
"Don't worry. You know us. They won't lay a hand on you without going through us."
"I know.. but I'm still worried about you guys and the possibility of it. You know?"
He gave her a soft smile. "I know your heart is ten times the size of your chest. Just try to stay positive."
She nodded slowly, looking back at Tet.
He stirred, eyes opening slowly as he pulled off the mask.
"Hey. You feeling okay?" She asked softly.
"Was I hurt?" His gaze was confused.
"You inhaled water yesterday and it messed with you."
"Oh. So that's why my chest hurt.."
"Your chest hurt and you didn't tell me..?"
"I thought it was just left over soreness from being shot.." He tried to sit up.
"Next time, tell me about your pain, okay? It's my job to make sure you're as healthy as can be."
He chuckled, then winced as his head started to pound.
"What's wrong?" she asked worriedly.
"My head feels like I tried to out drink Hiroki.."
Andy quickly said a spell, "Any better?"
He gave a slow nod. "Tired.."
"Get some more rest, okay?" she kissed his forehead.
He gave a half smile, eyes closing quickly.