Reality Sucks
Chapter 5
*Disclaimer: Do I really need to do this again? There's been one for each chapter before this. Again, if you'd like to use my own characters, just ask me.. Konai and Shin are Sabre 220's characters, used with permission.. anything else I need to cover my ass? Nope? Ok then.
*Author's Notes: Wow, one day. It's only been one day between me finishing a chapter and starting a new one. It's a new record! Speaking of records, although it took me months, I actually did 3/5ths of chapter 4 in one night, which was the night before I started this one. I already had around 2000 words down for it, in that one night (5 hours and 45 minutes, to be exact) I wrote another 5000 words on top of that, finishing up the chapter. Now, that many words in that much time may not seem like much to some people, but it was amazing for me. That should have taken me a week to do. So I apologize for the wrong words that ended up in place of the correct ones due to what the spell checker told me to put, and I was so tired that I didn't even notice. I had no one to proof-read, and so if you see something wrong, dismiss it. (An example I can think of right off the top of my head is where I put down 'whole' instead of 'whore') Um, I also apologize for the general suck quality of some of my works, or lack there of. I was going to use this summer to pull as many all-nighters as I could, seeing as how I work best at night (it's 2 am right now) but nope, I didn't do a thing. I started part 3 of another project, and started chapter 4 of Reality Sucks, but that was about it until last night. Damn, it's so close to school again, and I finally have my groove back. My sister is leaving for University two weeks from today, meaning the computer is mine 24/7. Now, I will tell you about the amazing machine known as the 'cracktop'. The Cracktop is Sabre 220's seven year old Toshiba laptop. Big deal, huh? I don't know what gives this machine it's amazing powers, but when someone starts with a story of any type, the words flow like never before. I am able to spend hour upon hour just writing, with (most likely) some J-pop playing in the background. This computer is actually addictive to work on, hence where it got it's name from. I thank Sabre 220 for letting me borrow it for all these days, as my very best works have been born here. As you can see from last chapter, I've started decicating each chapter to people. So, Chapter 5 of Reality Sucks is dedicated to Veronica, AKA Starina, for supporting me and helping me with each and every fanfic I've written to date. You don't know how much a faithful reader means to me. This one's for you. **Random Reader**: Quit with the suckage! We wanna see what happens! Oh, and this chapter is going to be much shorter that chapter 4, I can say that much now.
Chapter 5.
"Shen Long, huh? Konai, er, someone I know told me to stay away from him, and nothing else. Can you tell me more about him?" Ayumi shook her head. "What do you mean? You said he changed. Changed into what?" "Listen, Jackson. I appreciate your help but I don't want to talk about him, or anything that involves him, right now." As much as Jackson wanted to know what she meant by 'changed', he chose to change the subject. "Those clothes don't fit, and look ridiculous on you. How about I go to store and get you some real underwear, at least? And I'll get us some more to drink as well. Sound good?" "Yes, but are you sure going back out this soon is a good idea?" "I think if they knew where we were already, we wouldn't be standing here right now. I'm pretty sure we lost them for good back there, and the store is only a few blocks away. It'll take me twenty minutes at most." Ayumi thought for a moment, then nodded. The shirt wasn't bothering her, but the boxers she was in weren't exactly comfortable, and she was still quite thirsty. As he was about to leave, Jackson wondered if he should take his sword with him. He decided not to, because he wouldn't exactly look friendly walking into a store with a weapon hanging from his belt. He left, glancing at the clock. It was 3:35am. "Ayumi, if I'm not back by 4 am, lock the door and turn off all the lights. Got it?" She nodded.
Once at the store, it only took Jackson a few minutes to gather what he needed. A package of girl's underwear, a few bottles of water and a little snack for them. He paid with a large bill, telling the cashier that he was in a hurry and to keep the change. He ran back the apartment, taking the stairs to the right floor. He down the long hall to the door, noticing a figure leaning next to it. At first, he feared the worst, then calmed down once he was able to see Konai's full figure. "Hey, Konai! Why are you here at this hour?" She glared at him for a moment. "Where is Yugo? And Kenji?" She asked him. "Yugo's down at the hospital with Alice. There was something weird going on that she wanted him to figure out. And as far as I know, Kenji's staying over at a friend's house" "Fine. You better learn to watch your back. You could get killed one of these days, or worse, someone else." "What? What are you talking about?!" And a sick feeling of realization came over him. "It was you! You were the one who took out the other guys! I thought they had just given up.. I don't know what to say.." "Don't say anything. What the hell were you thinking?! Did you really think you stood a chance against 8 armed men with a SWORD? Your good, kid, but not that good." Jackson was taken aback by her hostility. "Lets go inside, I don't wanna wake anyone up." He said, leading them into the apartment. He looked to Ayumi, who's eyes lit up when she saw him. He went to over, handing the underwear to her and putting the bottles on the table. "I'm glad your back, I was starting to get worried. Who is she?" She asked, mentioning Konai. "No one you need to know, stupid whore." Both Jackson and Ayumi were caught totally off guard by her insult. "Konai! How could you?!" "Yeah, I heard your little sob story. It's quite pathetic, really. Jackson, I have no problem watching your back, but I risked my life so that you could pull your superhero stunt and rescue a worthless prostitute. She is NOT worth my life!" "And what makes you life so much more valuable then hers or mine?" Ayumi tried to defend herself. "I didn't WANT to be one, I had no choice at the time! I was trying to get away!" "Boo-fucking-hoo, you fucked up, and now Jackson is going to be hunted down by Shen Long. Is HE worth your pathetic life?" "Konai! Why don't you have some goddamn human compassion?!" Jackson retorted. "Human compassion? What human compassion? I'm not human, and neither are you! I'm sorry if I don't want to get killed trying to rescue a worthless, disease-ridden hooker! She's no better than a RAT!" Konai yelled, thrusting a finger at Ayumi. Jackson thought it to be an aggressive move and shoved Konai back a few feet. She responded with a punch to his jaw, sending him into the floor. She walked over to his body, ready to strike him again if necessary. "Stop!" Yelled Ayumi, holding the Uzi in both hands. "Don't get any closer to him, or I'll shoot!" Konai stopped, growling, then made a sudden dash towards her. Ayumi screamed, pulling the trigger. The action was met with only a dull click as the hammer hit the jammed bullet in the chamber. Konai looked at her, then gave Jackson a long, cold stare. "This isn't over" She said before running out of the apartment and out of sight. Ayumi watched, horrified the Uzi slowly weighing her hands down. Jackson got up, looking back and forth, trying to piece it all together. "Are you ok?" He asked locking the door. Ayumi shook her head in a confirming manner, the Uzi hitting the floor after escaping her grasp. She herself followed the uzi's path except she fell to the couch. Jackson moved over and sat down, wrapping his arms around her in a comforting manner. "God.... My hell just never seems to end." She cried, her arms latching around Jackson's body. "What did she mean with what she said." "It's confusing. Try and get some sleep, I know some people who can explain it a little more clearly." He answered in a reassuring tone. Ayumi's crying slowed to occasion sniffs. "Tell me something good.." She begged. "Well, let's see. I'm from a small little city in Canada. Lovely winters, awesome seasons, all the best. Warm summers, cold winters. That kind, good city. I just hate the fact that I can't go back." "Sounds nice." Jackson nodded, reminiscing his hometown, his arm still shielding Ayumi from the world. "The people there were some of the best I've ever known. And I've traveled a lot. I think you'd like it there."
Jackson continued for a few more minutes before he realized that Ayumi had fallen asleep. He silently sat there, not disturbing her deserved rest, instead admiring her face. Slowly stroking her hair to the side, he admired a lot about this woman, but couldn't disperse from his mind Konai. His mind worked constantly trying to piece together Konai's actions and words. Losing time he didn't notice the scant rays of daylight start to pierce the window and enter the apartment.
Only the scratching and sound of a key unlocking the door broke his trance. Jackson looked up to see Yugo entering and turning around to close the door.
"WAIT!" Kenji barked silently shoving his hand through the opening and bursting in. Jackson looked up and felt protective of Ayumi. Yugo and Kenji saw the stranger instantly and took on a look of concern when they saw the nearby Uzi and the general mess. "I can explain." Jackson answered, slowly getting up so as not to wake up his sleeping charge. He succeeded and lay her down fully on the couch and stood up stretching. "It's a long story..." He started heading to the kitchen. "I believe we have the time." Kenji answered, following Yugo into the kitchen. "Last night, when I was coming home from work. I heard noises, I checked them out and it was a gang. They were raping her. So doing what came instinctively I leapt in. I barely got out alive. I killed one of them with my sword and grabbed his Uzi. It snowballed from there, until we got here safe and sound. She, Ayumi Satoshi, was a prostitute, she was trying to get away from it all." "Then why the mess?" Yugo asked concerned. "She just freaked out." "I can explain for myself... Jackson saved me." Ayumi interrupted. "It was that other woman who caused the mess." "What other woman Jackson?" Yugo growled. "Ayumi's shaken, I don't even remember last night too well. It's a blur to me. It's just the two of us." Jackson explained, feeling horrible for lying. But he knew down in his gut that maybe it was for the best. "So have you explained anything to her?" Kenji asked moving about the kitchen getting himself some breakfast. "Actually I was hoping Yugo's lend me his car so I could take her to Mitsuko's. She seems to know the most." Jackson replied.
Yugo nodded, understanding somewhat of Jackson's ordeal and handed him the car keys and giving him the silent warning. Jackson grabbed his coat and giving his spare to Ayumi. Once he was out the door he stopped for a single question burning in his mind.
"What do you two know about Konai?" He asked innocently. "Enough to know that when she wants you to know something, she'll tell you." Yugo warned.
Jackson took the answer as a sincere warning and followed Ayumi down to the garage. She was waiting at the bottom of the stairs and faithfully followed Jackson to the lent car and got in once it was unlocked. The beginning of the ride was silent and uneventful. She broke the silence just as Jackson was pulling into Mitsuko's driveway.
"What're we doing here?" "Getting answers about a certain someone." Jackson answered back stopping the car and getting out. Ayumi followed suite and chased him up to the door, hiding in his shadow. Jackson knocked a few times and waited.
The two were greeted by Mitsuko who guided them to the kitchen and provided them both with cups of tea. After hearing Ayumi's story she gladly answered all of Ayumi's questions about zoanthrope, except for one.
"What's up with that Konai?" She asked naively. "I'm not one to tell. But she's been through enough." Mitsuko answered, her face a little flushed as she found something occupying. Alice came in and stepped past Mitsuko. Yawning the nurse sat down trying to collect herself after such a long shift. "So what brings the fox and a guest here?" She asked groggily. "We're trying to find answers about Konai." Jackson explained. Before Alice could answer there was a knock at the door. The three heard Uriko race to the door and greet the guest. Investigating Uriko brought the guest who was Jane into the kitchen and found the three. Jackson and Ayumi quickly explained the situation. And after explaining their reasoning for being here Alice left to the living room and Jane headed upstairs. Leaving Uriko to fill unanswered questions. "You two have to understand some things about Konai... She is far from normal." Uriko started. "Well you all are, being zoanthropes." Ayumi muttered, running her hands through her hair in a frustrated manner. "No, she's like a step further. She's from Canada, came to us a few years back. Tylon snagged her after she was disowned by her family for being a zoanthrope. The most I can really tell you without getting on her bad side is that her old name is Veronica Ross." Uriko started. Gears turned in Jackson's head, a few years ago his old math tutor had gone missing, she had the same name as Konai's but his had been allegedly been kidnapped and killed. A sharp cough interrupted everything. "Uriko, I'd appreciate it if you DIDN'T tell everyone my old name!" Konai barked. Uriko seemed to wince at the barrage. Jackson looked steadily at Konai, trying to piece it all together. "No Jackson I am not your old math tutor. I was gone a year before that. I was a willing subject for Tylon. And you are quickly losing my respect by continuing this madman hero thing! If you think you can change the world take a valium. I'm stuck with a psychotic murderous alternate personality because of my choice. I will be damned if I see you or any of my friends dead because of your ego." "KONAI!" Uriko shrieked. Everything seemed to stop in slow motion. Uriko glared at Konai and the fire within her seemed to melt. Konai's cheeks went a light hue of blue. Jackson and Ayumi could tell there was something else between those two women. "You don't have to practically kill them with verbal assaults." Konai swiped the air with her hand in a menacing gesture, bringing it to a stop pointing at Ayumi. "That rat whore pointed a nine millimeter Uzi at me and pulled the trigger! She's in one piece because the thing jammed." "I was defending myself and Jackson." Ayumi interrupted defending herself. "We've all had hell in our lives. Sorry for just getting out of mine!" "If you are out of your hell then be ready to give it all up. Because I know Shen Long, I SLEPT WITH THAT BASTARD! I know what he will do. I know what lengths he will go to tie up loose ends." Jane watched from the living room with Alice and Mitsuko at her side. Jackson and Ayumi got the feel that they had opened a few wounds that no one wanted opened ever again. Once outside and in the car Jackson looked to Ayumi. "When I first met her she seemed almost like a guardian angel. Now she seems like the devil." Jackson muttered starting the car. "You have a place of your own?" "Yes, it's on the other side of town."
Jackson shrugged his shoulders. He was now on the shit list and he doubted the fact that things could get any worse. Once again the ride was silent but for a reason this time. Jackson had been set into his place by harsh reality known as Konai Mitsune. She shattered his perception along with Ayumi's and put it back together in a more painful view.
Sadly for both of them they didn't expect the mess at Ayumi's apartment. The door frame was busted in and her entire apartment shredded. Things were strewn about, torn apart, burnt or utterly ruined. The two spent a deal of sifting through the apartment speechless. The berating they had taken from Konai seemed to sink in all the much more harder.
"I have no reason to come back here. Those heartless bastards ruined everything." "Are you sure that nothing can be salvaged?" "Yes. I HATE THAT BITCH!" "Who?" "Konai... She's right. I'm only going to get you killed." "I don't plan on dying. Nor are you. I won't let it happen. Even if I have to hunt down Shen Long himself."
**Ok, ok.. This chapter was rushed. Ok, so I didn't write most of it, either! But it cleared up a lot of things (I hope) and gave me a few more ideas on where to take this. Kudos to Sabre 220 for finishing this chapter up for me.. I was pretty much stuck. Anyways, see ya next chapter!**
*Disclaimer: Do I really need to do this again? There's been one for each chapter before this. Again, if you'd like to use my own characters, just ask me.. Konai and Shin are Sabre 220's characters, used with permission.. anything else I need to cover my ass? Nope? Ok then.
*Author's Notes: Wow, one day. It's only been one day between me finishing a chapter and starting a new one. It's a new record! Speaking of records, although it took me months, I actually did 3/5ths of chapter 4 in one night, which was the night before I started this one. I already had around 2000 words down for it, in that one night (5 hours and 45 minutes, to be exact) I wrote another 5000 words on top of that, finishing up the chapter. Now, that many words in that much time may not seem like much to some people, but it was amazing for me. That should have taken me a week to do. So I apologize for the wrong words that ended up in place of the correct ones due to what the spell checker told me to put, and I was so tired that I didn't even notice. I had no one to proof-read, and so if you see something wrong, dismiss it. (An example I can think of right off the top of my head is where I put down 'whole' instead of 'whore') Um, I also apologize for the general suck quality of some of my works, or lack there of. I was going to use this summer to pull as many all-nighters as I could, seeing as how I work best at night (it's 2 am right now) but nope, I didn't do a thing. I started part 3 of another project, and started chapter 4 of Reality Sucks, but that was about it until last night. Damn, it's so close to school again, and I finally have my groove back. My sister is leaving for University two weeks from today, meaning the computer is mine 24/7. Now, I will tell you about the amazing machine known as the 'cracktop'. The Cracktop is Sabre 220's seven year old Toshiba laptop. Big deal, huh? I don't know what gives this machine it's amazing powers, but when someone starts with a story of any type, the words flow like never before. I am able to spend hour upon hour just writing, with (most likely) some J-pop playing in the background. This computer is actually addictive to work on, hence where it got it's name from. I thank Sabre 220 for letting me borrow it for all these days, as my very best works have been born here. As you can see from last chapter, I've started decicating each chapter to people. So, Chapter 5 of Reality Sucks is dedicated to Veronica, AKA Starina, for supporting me and helping me with each and every fanfic I've written to date. You don't know how much a faithful reader means to me. This one's for you. **Random Reader**: Quit with the suckage! We wanna see what happens! Oh, and this chapter is going to be much shorter that chapter 4, I can say that much now.
Chapter 5.
"Shen Long, huh? Konai, er, someone I know told me to stay away from him, and nothing else. Can you tell me more about him?" Ayumi shook her head. "What do you mean? You said he changed. Changed into what?" "Listen, Jackson. I appreciate your help but I don't want to talk about him, or anything that involves him, right now." As much as Jackson wanted to know what she meant by 'changed', he chose to change the subject. "Those clothes don't fit, and look ridiculous on you. How about I go to store and get you some real underwear, at least? And I'll get us some more to drink as well. Sound good?" "Yes, but are you sure going back out this soon is a good idea?" "I think if they knew where we were already, we wouldn't be standing here right now. I'm pretty sure we lost them for good back there, and the store is only a few blocks away. It'll take me twenty minutes at most." Ayumi thought for a moment, then nodded. The shirt wasn't bothering her, but the boxers she was in weren't exactly comfortable, and she was still quite thirsty. As he was about to leave, Jackson wondered if he should take his sword with him. He decided not to, because he wouldn't exactly look friendly walking into a store with a weapon hanging from his belt. He left, glancing at the clock. It was 3:35am. "Ayumi, if I'm not back by 4 am, lock the door and turn off all the lights. Got it?" She nodded.
Once at the store, it only took Jackson a few minutes to gather what he needed. A package of girl's underwear, a few bottles of water and a little snack for them. He paid with a large bill, telling the cashier that he was in a hurry and to keep the change. He ran back the apartment, taking the stairs to the right floor. He down the long hall to the door, noticing a figure leaning next to it. At first, he feared the worst, then calmed down once he was able to see Konai's full figure. "Hey, Konai! Why are you here at this hour?" She glared at him for a moment. "Where is Yugo? And Kenji?" She asked him. "Yugo's down at the hospital with Alice. There was something weird going on that she wanted him to figure out. And as far as I know, Kenji's staying over at a friend's house" "Fine. You better learn to watch your back. You could get killed one of these days, or worse, someone else." "What? What are you talking about?!" And a sick feeling of realization came over him. "It was you! You were the one who took out the other guys! I thought they had just given up.. I don't know what to say.." "Don't say anything. What the hell were you thinking?! Did you really think you stood a chance against 8 armed men with a SWORD? Your good, kid, but not that good." Jackson was taken aback by her hostility. "Lets go inside, I don't wanna wake anyone up." He said, leading them into the apartment. He looked to Ayumi, who's eyes lit up when she saw him. He went to over, handing the underwear to her and putting the bottles on the table. "I'm glad your back, I was starting to get worried. Who is she?" She asked, mentioning Konai. "No one you need to know, stupid whore." Both Jackson and Ayumi were caught totally off guard by her insult. "Konai! How could you?!" "Yeah, I heard your little sob story. It's quite pathetic, really. Jackson, I have no problem watching your back, but I risked my life so that you could pull your superhero stunt and rescue a worthless prostitute. She is NOT worth my life!" "And what makes you life so much more valuable then hers or mine?" Ayumi tried to defend herself. "I didn't WANT to be one, I had no choice at the time! I was trying to get away!" "Boo-fucking-hoo, you fucked up, and now Jackson is going to be hunted down by Shen Long. Is HE worth your pathetic life?" "Konai! Why don't you have some goddamn human compassion?!" Jackson retorted. "Human compassion? What human compassion? I'm not human, and neither are you! I'm sorry if I don't want to get killed trying to rescue a worthless, disease-ridden hooker! She's no better than a RAT!" Konai yelled, thrusting a finger at Ayumi. Jackson thought it to be an aggressive move and shoved Konai back a few feet. She responded with a punch to his jaw, sending him into the floor. She walked over to his body, ready to strike him again if necessary. "Stop!" Yelled Ayumi, holding the Uzi in both hands. "Don't get any closer to him, or I'll shoot!" Konai stopped, growling, then made a sudden dash towards her. Ayumi screamed, pulling the trigger. The action was met with only a dull click as the hammer hit the jammed bullet in the chamber. Konai looked at her, then gave Jackson a long, cold stare. "This isn't over" She said before running out of the apartment and out of sight. Ayumi watched, horrified the Uzi slowly weighing her hands down. Jackson got up, looking back and forth, trying to piece it all together. "Are you ok?" He asked locking the door. Ayumi shook her head in a confirming manner, the Uzi hitting the floor after escaping her grasp. She herself followed the uzi's path except she fell to the couch. Jackson moved over and sat down, wrapping his arms around her in a comforting manner. "God.... My hell just never seems to end." She cried, her arms latching around Jackson's body. "What did she mean with what she said." "It's confusing. Try and get some sleep, I know some people who can explain it a little more clearly." He answered in a reassuring tone. Ayumi's crying slowed to occasion sniffs. "Tell me something good.." She begged. "Well, let's see. I'm from a small little city in Canada. Lovely winters, awesome seasons, all the best. Warm summers, cold winters. That kind, good city. I just hate the fact that I can't go back." "Sounds nice." Jackson nodded, reminiscing his hometown, his arm still shielding Ayumi from the world. "The people there were some of the best I've ever known. And I've traveled a lot. I think you'd like it there."
Jackson continued for a few more minutes before he realized that Ayumi had fallen asleep. He silently sat there, not disturbing her deserved rest, instead admiring her face. Slowly stroking her hair to the side, he admired a lot about this woman, but couldn't disperse from his mind Konai. His mind worked constantly trying to piece together Konai's actions and words. Losing time he didn't notice the scant rays of daylight start to pierce the window and enter the apartment.
Only the scratching and sound of a key unlocking the door broke his trance. Jackson looked up to see Yugo entering and turning around to close the door.
"WAIT!" Kenji barked silently shoving his hand through the opening and bursting in. Jackson looked up and felt protective of Ayumi. Yugo and Kenji saw the stranger instantly and took on a look of concern when they saw the nearby Uzi and the general mess. "I can explain." Jackson answered, slowly getting up so as not to wake up his sleeping charge. He succeeded and lay her down fully on the couch and stood up stretching. "It's a long story..." He started heading to the kitchen. "I believe we have the time." Kenji answered, following Yugo into the kitchen. "Last night, when I was coming home from work. I heard noises, I checked them out and it was a gang. They were raping her. So doing what came instinctively I leapt in. I barely got out alive. I killed one of them with my sword and grabbed his Uzi. It snowballed from there, until we got here safe and sound. She, Ayumi Satoshi, was a prostitute, she was trying to get away from it all." "Then why the mess?" Yugo asked concerned. "She just freaked out." "I can explain for myself... Jackson saved me." Ayumi interrupted. "It was that other woman who caused the mess." "What other woman Jackson?" Yugo growled. "Ayumi's shaken, I don't even remember last night too well. It's a blur to me. It's just the two of us." Jackson explained, feeling horrible for lying. But he knew down in his gut that maybe it was for the best. "So have you explained anything to her?" Kenji asked moving about the kitchen getting himself some breakfast. "Actually I was hoping Yugo's lend me his car so I could take her to Mitsuko's. She seems to know the most." Jackson replied.
Yugo nodded, understanding somewhat of Jackson's ordeal and handed him the car keys and giving him the silent warning. Jackson grabbed his coat and giving his spare to Ayumi. Once he was out the door he stopped for a single question burning in his mind.
"What do you two know about Konai?" He asked innocently. "Enough to know that when she wants you to know something, she'll tell you." Yugo warned.
Jackson took the answer as a sincere warning and followed Ayumi down to the garage. She was waiting at the bottom of the stairs and faithfully followed Jackson to the lent car and got in once it was unlocked. The beginning of the ride was silent and uneventful. She broke the silence just as Jackson was pulling into Mitsuko's driveway.
"What're we doing here?" "Getting answers about a certain someone." Jackson answered back stopping the car and getting out. Ayumi followed suite and chased him up to the door, hiding in his shadow. Jackson knocked a few times and waited.
The two were greeted by Mitsuko who guided them to the kitchen and provided them both with cups of tea. After hearing Ayumi's story she gladly answered all of Ayumi's questions about zoanthrope, except for one.
"What's up with that Konai?" She asked naively. "I'm not one to tell. But she's been through enough." Mitsuko answered, her face a little flushed as she found something occupying. Alice came in and stepped past Mitsuko. Yawning the nurse sat down trying to collect herself after such a long shift. "So what brings the fox and a guest here?" She asked groggily. "We're trying to find answers about Konai." Jackson explained. Before Alice could answer there was a knock at the door. The three heard Uriko race to the door and greet the guest. Investigating Uriko brought the guest who was Jane into the kitchen and found the three. Jackson and Ayumi quickly explained the situation. And after explaining their reasoning for being here Alice left to the living room and Jane headed upstairs. Leaving Uriko to fill unanswered questions. "You two have to understand some things about Konai... She is far from normal." Uriko started. "Well you all are, being zoanthropes." Ayumi muttered, running her hands through her hair in a frustrated manner. "No, she's like a step further. She's from Canada, came to us a few years back. Tylon snagged her after she was disowned by her family for being a zoanthrope. The most I can really tell you without getting on her bad side is that her old name is Veronica Ross." Uriko started. Gears turned in Jackson's head, a few years ago his old math tutor had gone missing, she had the same name as Konai's but his had been allegedly been kidnapped and killed. A sharp cough interrupted everything. "Uriko, I'd appreciate it if you DIDN'T tell everyone my old name!" Konai barked. Uriko seemed to wince at the barrage. Jackson looked steadily at Konai, trying to piece it all together. "No Jackson I am not your old math tutor. I was gone a year before that. I was a willing subject for Tylon. And you are quickly losing my respect by continuing this madman hero thing! If you think you can change the world take a valium. I'm stuck with a psychotic murderous alternate personality because of my choice. I will be damned if I see you or any of my friends dead because of your ego." "KONAI!" Uriko shrieked. Everything seemed to stop in slow motion. Uriko glared at Konai and the fire within her seemed to melt. Konai's cheeks went a light hue of blue. Jackson and Ayumi could tell there was something else between those two women. "You don't have to practically kill them with verbal assaults." Konai swiped the air with her hand in a menacing gesture, bringing it to a stop pointing at Ayumi. "That rat whore pointed a nine millimeter Uzi at me and pulled the trigger! She's in one piece because the thing jammed." "I was defending myself and Jackson." Ayumi interrupted defending herself. "We've all had hell in our lives. Sorry for just getting out of mine!" "If you are out of your hell then be ready to give it all up. Because I know Shen Long, I SLEPT WITH THAT BASTARD! I know what he will do. I know what lengths he will go to tie up loose ends." Jane watched from the living room with Alice and Mitsuko at her side. Jackson and Ayumi got the feel that they had opened a few wounds that no one wanted opened ever again. Once outside and in the car Jackson looked to Ayumi. "When I first met her she seemed almost like a guardian angel. Now she seems like the devil." Jackson muttered starting the car. "You have a place of your own?" "Yes, it's on the other side of town."
Jackson shrugged his shoulders. He was now on the shit list and he doubted the fact that things could get any worse. Once again the ride was silent but for a reason this time. Jackson had been set into his place by harsh reality known as Konai Mitsune. She shattered his perception along with Ayumi's and put it back together in a more painful view.
Sadly for both of them they didn't expect the mess at Ayumi's apartment. The door frame was busted in and her entire apartment shredded. Things were strewn about, torn apart, burnt or utterly ruined. The two spent a deal of sifting through the apartment speechless. The berating they had taken from Konai seemed to sink in all the much more harder.
"I have no reason to come back here. Those heartless bastards ruined everything." "Are you sure that nothing can be salvaged?" "Yes. I HATE THAT BITCH!" "Who?" "Konai... She's right. I'm only going to get you killed." "I don't plan on dying. Nor are you. I won't let it happen. Even if I have to hunt down Shen Long himself."
**Ok, ok.. This chapter was rushed. Ok, so I didn't write most of it, either! But it cleared up a lot of things (I hope) and gave me a few more ideas on where to take this. Kudos to Sabre 220 for finishing this chapter up for me.. I was pretty much stuck. Anyways, see ya next chapter!**