Rikku-chan: Solie solie!!! Everyone!!! FINALLY! I can put up chapter 4 which took me a very very long time because of my computer screwing up. ;; Gomen na sai! But anyways, thank you for the reviews ( It's a really big help for me so that I can continue writing this fic. Luv you guys lotz!) and enjoy!!!

P.S. Yes, this is yaoi for Kyo is just a girl TEMPORARY……rite neh? ^^;;

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Kyo's eyes fluttered a little as he slowly started to regain conscious. His flames were only faintly burning on both his palms as they were slowly dying out. His whole body felt so weak and exhausted for he could barely move even an inch. He closed his eyes shut, refusing to see his surroundings just yet. Just what happened here…? He slowly thought back, ignoring mostly everything at the moment. He remembered how stupid and selfish to track down the aura which should be so familiar to him. Then the battle began for he had to force himself against his rival in his feminine form. If he hadn't protect himself….or herself…in the beginning, he would probably be dead by now…or would it? He decided to put that question back for he remembered the factory collapsing. He slowly opened his eyes as he tried his best to move. However, he couldn't. The mass of destruction seemed to be on top on him still. He frowned a little in frustration, realizing not just he could not move but he could barely breath.

Little by little, not wanting to rush, he builds up his aura. Knowing that he was very weak than before, he did not want to spare any more energy of his flames. He struggled a little, loosening his arms a little and managed to place both his hands on whatever was on him. He had so little room as he could not see anything…it was so dark and pitch black. Abruptly, his flames erupted fiercely and burnt the mass of destruction on top of him, creating a stream of flames blasting up high. However, it faintly immediately as he took light breaths, laying still on the ground.

After a quick moment, he sat up and took a quick glimpse around. It was still night yet he felt cold. He ran a hand to brush the strands of hair in front of his face soothingly, enabling him to see a bit more clear. The factory had collapsed all right….for the evidence was all around him. He stood up, brushing his clothes a little and stared at himself….He was still in his feminine form. He heaved a sigh then taking another glance around.

…Where's Iori? Kyoko thought to herself, taking a few steps forward. She could not sense his dangerous aura anymore and yet he was nowhere in sight. She stopped abruptly, getting a quick flashback just before the factory collapsed completely….

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"Move aside!" Kyo snapped from Iori's expected warning and looked up. The roof was splitting up quick as in sight, she could see a thick, long wood hurling itself above her. She was about to react as quick as she could but instead, she felt strong arms wrapped around her waist and forcing her to back away, sending her on the floor. Her whole body was paralysed with astonishment, pondering if that was Iori. However, she started to lose conscious and could only see the light purple flames fading away.

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…Damn…he's probably still buried underneath… Kyo guessed, moving very slowly and examining around. Let's see…he wore his usual clothing…has red hai---ah! Kyo pelted down to where he could see a person's hand only slightly. Stopping and guessing that Iori is just underneath, Kyo bent down and removed the rubble that was in his way. He had no idea why he even bother helping but he didn't really want him to die just like that. He stopped his actions for a moment as his mind started to drift to a question if Iori was gone….he won't be chased in his life, probably none of them will kill any innocent people while they sparred, but most importantly, he would not have a great challenge anymore. He shook his head a little, continuing his work as fast as he could, not really wanting that to happen. To be honest….without him, he would probably have a dull life; not able to fight someone that is closely as strong as him. Plus he had saved his life….only because he doesn't know that I've turned into a girl. He reminded himself.

The girl finally stopped her actions, staring at the unmoving body of Iori. He was still unconscious as one hand reached out and gently touched his pulse. She sighed in relief, realizing that he was okay at the moment. Bending down low, she put Iori's arm around her neck and slowly standing up. She stumbled a bit from the slight heavy weight but managed to drag him away from the mass of destruction caused by both of them….it kind of felt odd helping out his own rival.

When Kyoko was finally a little bit far away from the collapsed factory, she flinched a little from the slight movement from Iori. Lightly and quickly, she laid him back down on the ground, then slowly backing away. She then studied him silently, watching her rival slowly regaining conscious.  Her dark brown eyes watched carefully, hopefully nothing unexpected will happen for she could no longer use her aura anymore today. However, with that thought, the young women blinked a little….She could not sense his dangerous aura at all as well. Iori quietly groaned slight, pushing himself up in a sitting position. He gently placed a hand on his forehead, his gaze lowered and stared blankly on the ground for he also had to remember just what happened previously. His red hair caressed half his face for Kyoko could not see if he could see her standing next to him. It was rare of her to see Iori a little closely, usually to be aware of any of his moves during their spars. Slowly, her eyes traced down from his face to his upper body.

However, before she could manage to study more, she could feel her sub-conscious slapping her. Ayah!! Don't think about it!! He's your rival remember?? the other side yelled at her for her actions. Kyoko heaved a sigh, slowly realizing her mistake but when she stared back at Iori, she realized he was now gazing at her. She felt paralysed; unable to move or speak for the emotions of fear, shock and embarrassment took control of her. It was now her turn to gaze on the ground, putting both her hands placed behind her. "…Gomen….na sai…." She softly muttered, not daring to look at him.

However, Iori looked at the young woman in awe, sliding his hand back down to his side. "…what for?" He asked Kyoko, not really having his icy cold tone at the moment. Kyoko slowly glanced back up, realizing that he was at his calm state. She felt her courage rising back up again and she questioned him with a slight hiss, "why….why did you dare to save me back there??" Iori arched an eyebrow, ignoring the painful injuries that were caused by the mass of destruction. He had risked himself in saving her…he knew it. "Why? You would rather be killed?" His usual tone was now heard as he continued to stare at the girl's direction. However, he only watched her starting to back away from him step by step. She didn't dare look at him as she softly muttered her words which could be barely heard, "…No…no…" She slightly shook her head and immediately turned around and broke into a run. Iori slowly stood up, watching Kyoko leave and yet feeling perplexed at the moment.

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Strands of the young woman's light brown hair brushed against her cheeks as she continued to pelt down as fast as possible in the crowded alley absently. She pushed a few people who were in her way, not caring if they were yelling back in response. But there was only one thing that was stuck in her mind completely; to stay away from her rival...Iori. Now, she has some odd feeling towards him but that wasn't the only reason; she didn't want to dare show herself anymore….HERSELF. Right now, she wanted to be her ordinary self…Kyo; the person who never feared anyone at all, could see someone with no problem at all…this curse ruins it all. She hated it totally. Now, it felt odd just being saved by the person who was suppose to be her enemy. Though that was because he had no idea what had happened to her. Emotions that she can't really describe were now making her more frustrated than ever. Just right now, she felt like running away.

However, her running abruptly stopped unexpectedly for she bumped into someone. Felt as if it was a violent push, she fell on the cold pavement, unable to move anymore. She stared blankly, not really knowing who the person was but only could see a crowd of people surrounding her. Her vision started to blur and she started to lose conscious again. She could see a figure kneeling down in front of her, softly asking, " Hey….you alright?"  Amai…t-that voice…Instantly she recognize it but before she could confirm in her mind who it was, Kyoko closed her eyes, losing consciousness once again.

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Rikku-chan:  Hai hai!!! I'll definitely post up Chapter 5 very soon! For my computer is running perfectly, whoo! ^-^ Now, could you people do meh a favour for the reviews; just something small. Could you give me maybe one (or more) suggestions in how you may want Iori to find out that Kyoko is really Kyo. .; I have my own idea but it's very weak which could possibly build up. But if you do have an idea, it'll be great if you tell meh. ^-^ Thanxs so much and Review DESU(Please) !!!!  ^^;;;