A/N: Okay, two notes. One *** indicates the passing of time that I'm too lazy to put in or will be gone over in later chapters (most of the time it's just a few minutes at aren't important.) and ~Text~ indicates thoughts. kaay? ENJOY!

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Chapter 15: Shenlong/Damian
"You were put on this Earth to annoy the hell out of me, weren't you?" - Shenlong

I walked out of the Lab, grumbling. That little..... thing ....... wanted to converse with my sister. I didn't trust him. He'd pull something. Maybe I was just being paranoid, but I felt the intense need to protect my little sister. I looked at a cloack as I passed it, it was five to midnight. I ran towards the training room, I had to talk to Delilah, alone.


~I can't go on with this. I can't keep doing this to her. Making her believe that I love her. I can't do that to her. She's too valuable. Not only is she a fabulous friend, she's an amasing fighter. I can't let a relationship ruin it. Not to mention she's my cousin. I must be getting soft.

I can't do this to her..........~

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I waited in the training room for her. At one minute to midnight, she walked in.

"You wanted to see me?"

"Yes." I decided to be blunt, "This can't go on."

She looked shocked, "What do you mean?"

"This. The relationship. It can't continue."

"And why not?" She was getting mad now... shit! Stay calm..... stay calm.... aww screw it.

"For three reasons. One, you're my cousin. Two you're too valuable as a fighter." She opened her mouth to say something, but I stopped her, "Three, you're one of my very few friends. I can't afford to lose you because of a relationship."

She let out a breath, "Okay. I get it. I understand. You're right. You're tottaly right." She sighed, "Where does it leave us?"

"Still friends, I hope." I held out my hand.

"But of course."

We shook hands and laughed as wee bade eachother good night and went our seperate ways.

~..........save me................ someone........anyone....... help me.~