CHAPTER 5: ONE HOPE
-What are we going to do now?- Koji asked.
The Phantom robbos had just gone away...and they took Erika with them...
-Maybe we should call the police- Karin suggested.
-It's pretty dangerous to do that, they could kill her- Ikki said.
-Maybe we should tell her family, or Brass...-Karin said
-Wait. I've got an idea. Erika kept her medawatch, didn't she? But Brass' medal stayed in her body, and her body stayed at Erika's house. We can talk to her through Brass- Ikki said- Let's go. There must be someone home- .
-Wow, Ikki, you sure can think. I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it- . Metabee said very impressed.
-Yeah, I...wait...Metabee!!!- Ikki said (it took a little time for him to understand)
In a few minutes, they arrived at Erika's house. Nobody was not at home, except for Brass. She got out very worried.
-What happened? Where is miss Erika?- Brass asked.
They explained everything to Brass, who agreed to help them. Karin connected a microphone she had in her limo to her body. Then they tried to talk to Erika, but no answer came back.
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***Meanwhile, in a secret place...***
-Let go of me- Erika cried. Her hands were tied to her back, and she was eye-blinded by a black cloth. She was forced to keep walking by two pairs of hands pulling her arms while she was struggling. It was evident that two men were carrying her.
-Shut up, you stupid brat- shouted the man at her left. Then she felt he hit her cheek and nearly fell, but the other man catched her.
-Don't mistreat her- said the second man- remember what the Phantom robbos said, we have to keep her unharmed-. And his voice was very familiar to Erika, although she didn't remember whose was it. And there was another thing. Then, these men who were carying were not from the Phanto robbo gang?
-I don't care- said the first man- I'll give her this to make this job easier-.
Erika felt some kind of wet cloth was put just over her nose and mouth. At fist, she thought he wanted to suffocate her, but then she started feeling sleepy. She felt when they lifted her and carried her in arms just before she fell completely asleep.
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***Back with the others***
-She does not answer! What should we do now?- Ikki kept saying, walking in circles.
-Dude, I think the microphone is broken or something- Rintaro said.
Everyone was very worried. They didn't now if Erika was allright. Belmont looked also worried, but remained silent, sitting on the floor, thinking and watchin them. Then he stood up and said:
-I know what's wrong. Allow me- he took the microphone and conected it to Brass' back. He moved a few switches. Then he looked up- It's ready. Let's turn it on-.
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***In the secret place again***
When Erika woke, she lied down on the floor.
-Where am I?- she asked herself. She rubbed her head agaist the walls until the cloth on her face stopped covering her eyes. She found out she was locked in a bathroom, as she could see a toilet, a lavatory and a shower; in fact, she was sitting behind the shower's curtain. A big, old, wooden door was closed and locked. She found a sharp surface and used it to cut the rope that tied her hands. After she freed her hands, she rubbed them.
-Erika!! Erika!!- she heard a low voice came out of her medawatch, but this time, she was quick enough to recognize it.
-Belmont? Is that you?- Erika asked.
-Yes. Are you okay? Do you know where are you?-
-I'm fine, don't worry. But... I have no idea where they took me, as they covered my eyes...- then Erika heard footsteps- Got to go, someone's coming- .
Then she remembered.
-Wait- she said- please, tell Ikki not to give them Metabee's medal. Don't worry about me. Just tell him not to give it-
-But, but, wait...- she heard Belmont still talking. Sadly, she turned off her medawatch and covered her eyes with the cloth again. She made the rope to give several turns around her hands, to make them believe her hands were still tied. Then she sat again on the floor.
Someone opened the door. He spoke. He was a man, the same that catched Erika when she was hit.
-Don't worry. They don't want to harm you. They'd better not. They just want your friend's medal-
-He'll never give it to them- Erika answered sadly. She felt her tears begining to flow...
-Don't worry- repited the guy. Erika was sure she had heard his voice before, but she couldn't tell whose was that -They won't hurt you. I won't let them-And he opened the door.
-Wait! Who are you? Do I know you?- Erika asked. But she heard no answer, only the locks on the door.
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***Back with the others again***
-What are we going to do now?- Karin said, sadly- I'm really worried about her.
-This is all my fault. I told her to run away because I thought she would find you and be safe- Belmont said.
-Well, that was a very stupid thing to do- Koji said. Belmont lowered his head, as if he was going to cry and didn't want the others to see him. Karin felt really upset.
-Koji! It wasn't Belmont's fault and you know it! It was nobody's fault- she said in an angry tone that (you know better than me) is definitely not usual on her.
-I think we have no other choice. We should go tonight- Ikki said- Erika has always been my best friend. I'll give them Metabee's medal. I'm sure she'd give away Brass' medal to save me-.
-My medal...- Brass said- I know. Put my medal in Metabee's body. We are the same type. If Ikki is forced to give them his medal, he can give them mine instead - everyone looked at Brass- well, they look the same, don't they?- she added.
-But what would happen to you?- Metabee asked, still surprised by Brass' desicion.
-I guess they throw away my medal when they find out. But at least miss Erika will be safe- Brass answered.
-I don't think Erika would like us to do that- Belmont said.
-I don't think so, either- Ikki added.
-But it's better than give them the rare medal and let them destroy the world- Brass said.
-May I suggest something else- a deep, grown-up voice was heard behind them. They turned around. It was the Phantom Renegade.
-Wha...- everyone asked.
-I couldn't help listening about Erika being kidnapped by those freaks. I've come to help you- the Phantom Renegade said.
-No ofense, dude- Rintaro said- but how can you help us? Are you going to give us Arcbeetle's rare medal?- everyone sweatdropped.
-Of course not. I know something about them. They'll give you a chance to fight and get Erika without giving them your medal. I'll lend Ikki some of my medaparts. Trust me, you're going to need them-.
-How do you know that?- Koji asked.
-Trust me- the Phantom Renegade said, and disappeared (with a lot of smoke and noise) (as usual).
-It's 6:00 pm. What are we going to do now?- Koji said.
-We shall go to the burned building. It's nearly time- Ikki said.
-Okay- everyone said.
Koji was saying (well, not really saying, I think it's better to say 'shouting') that he would rescue Erika and impress everyone... while Rintaro was repeating to everyone his 'dude, everything will be all right' phrase...
-Wait a second- Koji said- how does the Phantom Renegade know what will they do? Bet he's the leader of the Phantom robbo gang- he added in a triumphal tone.
-Koji...?- Karin said in a veeeeeery sweet tone (well, not sweet, I'd say a little sarcastic).
-What?- Koji smiled at her.
-Shut up!- Karin said. (Abby: okay, I know Karin doesn't do this but Koji can be really...em...you know...)
As they went away, Ikki watched Belmont. He wasn't cheerful, as Ikki had seen him when he had just arrived. Now he was looking very worried, sad, and guilty. He hardly spoke.
'He must really love her' Ikki thought 'and, why not? Erika has always been pretty bossy and everything, but she's a good girl. She's nice, smart and (now I can't deny it) pretty. She deserves it'.
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***In the same secret place***
-What are you going to do now? Let me go or you will be sorry for this!- Erika yelled.
-What are you going to do? Throw me your short, ponytailed friend and your pretty boyfriend? Hahahahaha. Don't make me laugh-
He was the same man who had slapped her face earlier. But this time she could see him, as she was not eye-blinded anymore. He wasn't older than 22, wore an ugle gray suit, and sunglasses. He was taking Erika upstairs.
-Where are you taking me?- she asked.
-Upstairs- he answered. That wasn't the answer Erika was thinking of...I mean, it wasn't a very useful answer...
-What for?- she said.
-I don't know. The Phantom robbos just pay us for keeping an eye on you; I don't know what they want to do with you. I'm just having fun-.
-Yeah, right, lots of fun...-she said sarcasticly.
Erika then remembered the other guy. 'Who was the other guy?' she thought 'I recognize his voice, but...who is he? Why is he trying to help me?'... Her thoughts didn't last long: they arrived to the first floor (because she had been locked in the basement). Then he tied Erika against a column, making the rope to give several turns around all her body. Then he took out of his pocket a red piece of cloth and tied it around Erika's mouth.
-We don't want you to spoil your friends' fun, do we?- he told her- so stay quiet and everything will be fine-.
Erika made a 'what are you talking about?' face. The man understood and told her:
-I was told that they would be allowed to fight for you. But don't worry. The Phantom robbos have the best medafighters in the world. They don't have a chance- he looked at Erika's wrist- By the way, I'm so sorry, but I'll have to take your medawatch-.
Erika struggled and squirmed as hard as she could but she couldn't do anything to prevent him from taking it.
-I know you'll understand, my pretty- and gave her a kiss on her cheek.
He left laughing like crazy. Erika was still a little scared, her tears flowing more than ever, as she was thinking about lots of people: Ikki, Metabee, Brass...Belmont (of course), and...that guy trying to help her. Then she thought:
-Well, I guess I still have a small hope-
What hope do you think they have? Who is that misterious man who wants to help her? How does the Phantom Renegade know what the bad guys are up to?
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Do you want to know what will happen next? You'll find out pretty soon...
Hahahahaha, I'm not that bad... The next chapter's name is 'The burned building and the tasks'; it's already written and typed, so wait for it, as it will come out very soon, I'm just waiting for reviews...
Abby L.
-What are we going to do now?- Koji asked.
The Phantom robbos had just gone away...and they took Erika with them...
-Maybe we should call the police- Karin suggested.
-It's pretty dangerous to do that, they could kill her- Ikki said.
-Maybe we should tell her family, or Brass...-Karin said
-Wait. I've got an idea. Erika kept her medawatch, didn't she? But Brass' medal stayed in her body, and her body stayed at Erika's house. We can talk to her through Brass- Ikki said- Let's go. There must be someone home- .
-Wow, Ikki, you sure can think. I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it- . Metabee said very impressed.
-Yeah, I...wait...Metabee!!!- Ikki said (it took a little time for him to understand)
In a few minutes, they arrived at Erika's house. Nobody was not at home, except for Brass. She got out very worried.
-What happened? Where is miss Erika?- Brass asked.
They explained everything to Brass, who agreed to help them. Karin connected a microphone she had in her limo to her body. Then they tried to talk to Erika, but no answer came back.
*************************************************************************
***Meanwhile, in a secret place...***
-Let go of me- Erika cried. Her hands were tied to her back, and she was eye-blinded by a black cloth. She was forced to keep walking by two pairs of hands pulling her arms while she was struggling. It was evident that two men were carrying her.
-Shut up, you stupid brat- shouted the man at her left. Then she felt he hit her cheek and nearly fell, but the other man catched her.
-Don't mistreat her- said the second man- remember what the Phantom robbos said, we have to keep her unharmed-. And his voice was very familiar to Erika, although she didn't remember whose was it. And there was another thing. Then, these men who were carying were not from the Phanto robbo gang?
-I don't care- said the first man- I'll give her this to make this job easier-.
Erika felt some kind of wet cloth was put just over her nose and mouth. At fist, she thought he wanted to suffocate her, but then she started feeling sleepy. She felt when they lifted her and carried her in arms just before she fell completely asleep.
*************************************************************************
***Back with the others***
-She does not answer! What should we do now?- Ikki kept saying, walking in circles.
-Dude, I think the microphone is broken or something- Rintaro said.
Everyone was very worried. They didn't now if Erika was allright. Belmont looked also worried, but remained silent, sitting on the floor, thinking and watchin them. Then he stood up and said:
-I know what's wrong. Allow me- he took the microphone and conected it to Brass' back. He moved a few switches. Then he looked up- It's ready. Let's turn it on-.
*************************************************************************
***In the secret place again***
When Erika woke, she lied down on the floor.
-Where am I?- she asked herself. She rubbed her head agaist the walls until the cloth on her face stopped covering her eyes. She found out she was locked in a bathroom, as she could see a toilet, a lavatory and a shower; in fact, she was sitting behind the shower's curtain. A big, old, wooden door was closed and locked. She found a sharp surface and used it to cut the rope that tied her hands. After she freed her hands, she rubbed them.
-Erika!! Erika!!- she heard a low voice came out of her medawatch, but this time, she was quick enough to recognize it.
-Belmont? Is that you?- Erika asked.
-Yes. Are you okay? Do you know where are you?-
-I'm fine, don't worry. But... I have no idea where they took me, as they covered my eyes...- then Erika heard footsteps- Got to go, someone's coming- .
Then she remembered.
-Wait- she said- please, tell Ikki not to give them Metabee's medal. Don't worry about me. Just tell him not to give it-
-But, but, wait...- she heard Belmont still talking. Sadly, she turned off her medawatch and covered her eyes with the cloth again. She made the rope to give several turns around her hands, to make them believe her hands were still tied. Then she sat again on the floor.
Someone opened the door. He spoke. He was a man, the same that catched Erika when she was hit.
-Don't worry. They don't want to harm you. They'd better not. They just want your friend's medal-
-He'll never give it to them- Erika answered sadly. She felt her tears begining to flow...
-Don't worry- repited the guy. Erika was sure she had heard his voice before, but she couldn't tell whose was that -They won't hurt you. I won't let them-And he opened the door.
-Wait! Who are you? Do I know you?- Erika asked. But she heard no answer, only the locks on the door.
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***Back with the others again***
-What are we going to do now?- Karin said, sadly- I'm really worried about her.
-This is all my fault. I told her to run away because I thought she would find you and be safe- Belmont said.
-Well, that was a very stupid thing to do- Koji said. Belmont lowered his head, as if he was going to cry and didn't want the others to see him. Karin felt really upset.
-Koji! It wasn't Belmont's fault and you know it! It was nobody's fault- she said in an angry tone that (you know better than me) is definitely not usual on her.
-I think we have no other choice. We should go tonight- Ikki said- Erika has always been my best friend. I'll give them Metabee's medal. I'm sure she'd give away Brass' medal to save me-.
-My medal...- Brass said- I know. Put my medal in Metabee's body. We are the same type. If Ikki is forced to give them his medal, he can give them mine instead - everyone looked at Brass- well, they look the same, don't they?- she added.
-But what would happen to you?- Metabee asked, still surprised by Brass' desicion.
-I guess they throw away my medal when they find out. But at least miss Erika will be safe- Brass answered.
-I don't think Erika would like us to do that- Belmont said.
-I don't think so, either- Ikki added.
-But it's better than give them the rare medal and let them destroy the world- Brass said.
-May I suggest something else- a deep, grown-up voice was heard behind them. They turned around. It was the Phantom Renegade.
-Wha...- everyone asked.
-I couldn't help listening about Erika being kidnapped by those freaks. I've come to help you- the Phantom Renegade said.
-No ofense, dude- Rintaro said- but how can you help us? Are you going to give us Arcbeetle's rare medal?- everyone sweatdropped.
-Of course not. I know something about them. They'll give you a chance to fight and get Erika without giving them your medal. I'll lend Ikki some of my medaparts. Trust me, you're going to need them-.
-How do you know that?- Koji asked.
-Trust me- the Phantom Renegade said, and disappeared (with a lot of smoke and noise) (as usual).
-It's 6:00 pm. What are we going to do now?- Koji said.
-We shall go to the burned building. It's nearly time- Ikki said.
-Okay- everyone said.
Koji was saying (well, not really saying, I think it's better to say 'shouting') that he would rescue Erika and impress everyone... while Rintaro was repeating to everyone his 'dude, everything will be all right' phrase...
-Wait a second- Koji said- how does the Phantom Renegade know what will they do? Bet he's the leader of the Phantom robbo gang- he added in a triumphal tone.
-Koji...?- Karin said in a veeeeeery sweet tone (well, not sweet, I'd say a little sarcastic).
-What?- Koji smiled at her.
-Shut up!- Karin said. (Abby: okay, I know Karin doesn't do this but Koji can be really...em...you know...)
As they went away, Ikki watched Belmont. He wasn't cheerful, as Ikki had seen him when he had just arrived. Now he was looking very worried, sad, and guilty. He hardly spoke.
'He must really love her' Ikki thought 'and, why not? Erika has always been pretty bossy and everything, but she's a good girl. She's nice, smart and (now I can't deny it) pretty. She deserves it'.
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***In the same secret place***
-What are you going to do now? Let me go or you will be sorry for this!- Erika yelled.
-What are you going to do? Throw me your short, ponytailed friend and your pretty boyfriend? Hahahahaha. Don't make me laugh-
He was the same man who had slapped her face earlier. But this time she could see him, as she was not eye-blinded anymore. He wasn't older than 22, wore an ugle gray suit, and sunglasses. He was taking Erika upstairs.
-Where are you taking me?- she asked.
-Upstairs- he answered. That wasn't the answer Erika was thinking of...I mean, it wasn't a very useful answer...
-What for?- she said.
-I don't know. The Phantom robbos just pay us for keeping an eye on you; I don't know what they want to do with you. I'm just having fun-.
-Yeah, right, lots of fun...-she said sarcasticly.
Erika then remembered the other guy. 'Who was the other guy?' she thought 'I recognize his voice, but...who is he? Why is he trying to help me?'... Her thoughts didn't last long: they arrived to the first floor (because she had been locked in the basement). Then he tied Erika against a column, making the rope to give several turns around all her body. Then he took out of his pocket a red piece of cloth and tied it around Erika's mouth.
-We don't want you to spoil your friends' fun, do we?- he told her- so stay quiet and everything will be fine-.
Erika made a 'what are you talking about?' face. The man understood and told her:
-I was told that they would be allowed to fight for you. But don't worry. The Phantom robbos have the best medafighters in the world. They don't have a chance- he looked at Erika's wrist- By the way, I'm so sorry, but I'll have to take your medawatch-.
Erika struggled and squirmed as hard as she could but she couldn't do anything to prevent him from taking it.
-I know you'll understand, my pretty- and gave her a kiss on her cheek.
He left laughing like crazy. Erika was still a little scared, her tears flowing more than ever, as she was thinking about lots of people: Ikki, Metabee, Brass...Belmont (of course), and...that guy trying to help her. Then she thought:
-Well, I guess I still have a small hope-
What hope do you think they have? Who is that misterious man who wants to help her? How does the Phantom Renegade know what the bad guys are up to?
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Do you want to know what will happen next? You'll find out pretty soon...
Hahahahaha, I'm not that bad... The next chapter's name is 'The burned building and the tasks'; it's already written and typed, so wait for it, as it will come out very soon, I'm just waiting for reviews...
Abby L.
