Rikku-chan: Hiya!! Here's Chapter five for you to enjoy ( at least neh?) Thanxs for Vulpine Ninja, Danyella Skyler Silverfire, Ryouhibiki, Captain Aki Joey-Wan Leonhart, Zerlene-Chan, Jujin, Scarlet Iori, Lady Yagami, Shizukesa, Hex Swallow, ……., Nakoruru Asakura, and Seiichiro Tatsumi for the reviews in Chapters three and rest (4)…..erm…hopefully I did not spell anyone's name wrong and I just only copied what the reviews said k? If I left out a new name in Chapter 4, I'll probably add it on the next chapter. Enjoy!!!

Note: Words italic means someone is just thinking and /words in the slashes/ are parts….ayie!! You'll get it when you read it okay?? -.-;;

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Light visions flooded in Kyo's mind, seeing light flashbacks that only happened probably hours ago. Obviously, he was still in his feminine form for he did not remember anything about changing back or splashing hot water on himself. He did not need to look at himself or herself to see if that idea was true. /Strands of the Kyoko's light brown hair brushed against her cheeks as she continued to pelt down as fast as possible in the crowded, dark alley absently, pushing a few people who were in her way yet not caring if they were yelling back in response./ Kyo's right hand slowly moved a little, finally making a slight movement. He could feel something soft underneath her but she was too busy paying attention to her dream. /Running away from her rival for some reason that even she was not sure of…/

She took light breaths, wanting to sigh at that thought. / Trying to ignore everything whom were in her way. However, felt as if it was a violent push, she fell on the cold pavement, unable to move anymore. Her vision started to blur and almost losing conscious, she could only see a figure kneeling down in front of her./ Both of her hands slowly turned to a soft grip, her fingers yet caught in something thin yet soft. / "Hey….are alright?"/ That voice kept on repeating itself as if it was an echo. /Amai…that voice…/

            With that thought, Kyo suddenly opened her eyes, her vision blurred a little. She blinked a little for she stared at the white ceiling, with wonder where she ended up now. She could feel warmth, which made her feel a bit comfortable. Her eyes traced down to her left hand. Still in a light grip, she was just pulling the soft fabric underneath then realized that she lying on a bed. Eh???…N-nani…She wearily pushed herself up in a sit up position, her hands both loosening her grip and then brushing lightly the white, silky fabric which lightly overlapped her body. She took a glance around the room for it seemed very familiar to her. It was simple; a desk and a long shelf stacked with some textbooks on her right side, a closet and the door on her left and two small, short wooden tables on each side of the bed, both have one drawer underneath.  Her light brown eyes shifted over to a digital clock, which stood on one of the tables next to the bed. 10:40am. Next to the clock were both her red sunglasses and her thin, silver long chain or her belt. She sighed, letting her head lean against the wall and tilting her head up. She sat in the middle of the room quietly, with slight wonder of how she end up over here. Probably carried here?

            Her mind snapped a little as she looked at herself. She still wore her temporary dirty clothes however a few parts on her arms and the lower legs were bandaged neatly. She could feel the aching pain from the unexpected spar against Iori yesterday but luckily it subsided a little. Her bruises and light cuts had been treated but she pondered in her mind who it was. She tried her best in remembering the voice yet she knew where she was….her mind had not fully recovered just yet.

            Before she could take a light sigh, her eyes quickly shifted over to the door, watching as the knob slowly turned. She could feel her body tense at the action taking place as she narrowed her eyes. She pulled the covers up with one hand, as if letting the fabric covering her protectively.  She sat up straight, watching as the door finally slowly open. Her mind raced into thoughts for she know had a person in mind but she was not sure if she was right. Wanting to know who was entering in, she watched cautiously as the figure stepped in. She could feel herself calmly down at the sight of the familiar person, her hand holding the cover lowering down. It was the person that she had predicted perfectly, …Benimaru-san…

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Iori silently leaned against the thick, glass door for he was now standing on his balcony at his place. He stared blankly as he felt the light brisk wind brushing past, his red hair swaying slightly. The morning was very calm and beautiful, however, he was not really enjoying the scenery. / "Gomen na sai…" Kyoko finally muttered to him, not really looking at his way. "…what for?"/ Iori had his arms crossed in front of his chest, thinking back at him and that Kyoko girl's conversation. /"Why?? Would you 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 step by step. "…No…no…" her words could barely be heard for she shook her head then immediately turned around, breaking into a run./

 He heaved a sigh, still frustrated about yesterday night. He tilted his head up, staring at the bright sun slightly. He lowered his gaze, his mind studying his words lightly. "…Am I that cold…?" He whispered to himself and closed his eyes. He had to clear up his mind…he had no time for he was a busy person. However, that question seemed to be stuck in his mind throughout the whole morning, not enabling him to relax much.

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Kyo stared at Benimaru Nikaido, obviously have to put up an act of not knowing him that well as she used to. She really could not have the risk of telling him what happened; it would be odd yet a waste of time. The young man had his blond, long hair down as it caressed both his cheeks. Blue eyes stared at the young woman now sitting up on his bed and had just a light grin on his face. He leaned on the left side of the door, both his arms crossed in front of his chest. He perfectly looked the same as before. " Amai…you're finally awake. How are you feeling??" he softly asked, his tone had slight concern as well.

Kyoko just lowered her gaze, turning away as she only stared blankly in front. " Un…I'm okay." She quietly responded. She was not sure if it was a good or a bad thing to be ended up over at her friend's house. Soft footsteps just approached to where she was but she continued to relax. Benimaru knelt down beside her with both his arms resting on the side of the bed and his chin just resting on them. " You sure??….You didn't seem like it when I found you at first." He commented.

Kyoko blinked a little, then glancing over at him. " Eh…so you're the person that I bump into?" She asked but only watched him chuckle a little bit. " Ayie, if you didn't, you wouldn't end up over at my place right?" He lightly kidded. Kyo managed a light smile, nodding slightly and responded, " Irrigator." Strands of his long blonde hair covered his eyes for one hand brushed them back. " Hopefully you're okay….may I know what happened to you, UN…." He paused for a moment, his eyes staring at the ceiling as if he was thinking of something. He shifted his gaze back over to the young woman, lowering back his hand. "…Gomen, may I know your name as well?"

"Eh….." Kyoko blinked a little, then felt herself flushed with slight embarrassment. Oh let's see…I used to be Kyo but then turned into a girl temporary. Then at night, I get attacked by my own rival, Iori and got hurt. Finally, I bump into someone and now I'm ending up at your place…She shook her head at that thought, obviously sarcastically thinking. " …My name's Kyoko. I just… had a fight…" Those words slowly came up from her mouth, not really sure if she said the wrong thing or not. " Eh? You spar?" he asked as he blinked a little. Kyoko only fell silent, nodding slightly once again. The young man only smiled then pushing himself to sit on top of the bed, now seeing the girl closer. " Heh, that kind of explains why I could sense an aura within you…demo.."

Benimaru paused as he moved closer over to Kyoko. The girl only blinked a little, not being able to go or move anywhere for she was trapped. One hand cupped Kyoko's chin as it tilted her head up a little, her eyes now focusing on his. He gently placed the other hand against the wall as he studied her a little.  "…You really remind me of someone…" He softly whispered which kind of made the girl hesitate, not really wanting to move to that topic. Forcedly, she placed her right hand on Benimaru's hand, moving it away from her chin as she shrugged lightly. " Heh, really…?" Kyoko's eyes shifted over to the clock, and then grabbed her red sunglasses and her belt. She moved out from the bed as she put away her sunglasses and then wrapping the chain around her waist. " Amai, I better go. Arigatou for taking care of me---un…" remembering that she had to pretend to be an unknown person, she glances back at Benimaru which continued to stare at her, slightly confused at the quick, unexpecting moves that Kyoko did. " …What's your name?" Kyoko asked, obviously lied for she really did not have to ask that question. Benimaru managed back a light grin, deciding to forget probably the questions that he was hoping to ask. " Benimaru Nikaido." He lightly replied, watching as the girl smiled once again and nodded her head once.

 " Then thanxs Beni, I better go…Un, see you someday?" She said as she opened the door, walking out of the room. He blinked a little as he stood back up and started to walk out of the room as well. " But wait, Kyoko, do you know the directions ou----" He stopped for she had already left quick from his apartment. The front door was only slightly closed yet her movement was quick. He walked out of the apartment and just glanced around the hallway. There was no sight of her as if she had vanished. "..out of this place…." He finished his sentence finally then placed one hand on his lips, thinking in thoughts. The young woman obviously reminded him of Kyo….her looks, her aura, yet the nickname that only his friends would call him. He heaved a sigh, deciding that he should not think too much about it. He entered back into his apartment and gently closed the door behind him. Such an odd morning to start off….

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Kyoko sprinted down from Benimaru's apartment then finally running back down the streets. This time instead of shoving people away, she just avoided them. Luckily it was not crowded at all for she continued her way down the nearby park, which leads to a shortcut to where her apartment was. She could feel her heartbeat slowing down to a regular pace and took light breaths to calm her down. Entering the park and now passing a few trees, she slower her running pace down to a jog, then a walk, then finally to a stop. She clasped one hand on a nearby handle of a bench as she clasped the other on her right leg. She continued to take light breaths as her eyes just stared at the ground. Her eyes then shifted around, with wonder if anyone was around. Realizing that she was only the only one, she let out a frustrating yell only for a very few 3 seconds, letting her anger out. " I hate it….I hate this curse!" She kicked the nearby trashcan as it rolled on the ground. However, she watched as one unused tube rolling with a clear liquid roll out then stopped next to her left foot. She bent down, picking it up slowly and cautiously.

She flipped the small, thin test tube a little, then turning it to the description part. While she read it, she slowly realized that this was the chemical that caused everything; being a suspicious victim to his rival, becoming a feminine person, not able to talk to his close friend usually….just the thought of it made her feel angered yet sick. Her eyes traced down to another part: one drop- one day; half-a week; full-two weeks. However, none of the parts did not say anything about fixing the problem, except for waiting until it wears off. She stood back up, raising her hand which held the tube firmly as she was almost about to throw it hard on the ground. However, an idea just came up in her mind as she then lowered her arm. Slowly thinking the idea once again, she only managed a smile as she stared at the dangerous chemical. Hm…maybe I can have a little with this…

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K' walked down the crowded street late at night. He remained silent as he moved through his way lightly to avoid bumping to anyone. He felt a little bit frustrated about not getting much space to relax tonight for that was what he was hoping for. He still wore his usual clothing with one hand in his pocket and the other resting on his side freely.. His silver eyes only took light glances around his surroundings, glaring at anyone who dare to stare or notice him. It was so hard to see where he was going for the crowd was really thick. He gave a light sigh and lowered his gaze.

Feeling like a rough shove on his right shoulder, he stopped abruptly and quickly took a sharp glance, turning around slightly. He stared oddly for he was unable to find out who pushed him. Probably an accident? He blinked a little, feeling that the hand which was resting by his side was…wet. He raised his right hand in front of him, realizing that it was wet…but how? Wanting to move away from the crowd, he continued his way down the street in a quicker pace, heading back to his place. He had a sickening feeling but tried to not think about it at the moment.

After a few minutes, he finally reached to his destination as he felt himself relieved at getting away from the crowded area. After taking a few forward steps, he stopped as he started to breath lightly from his mouth. Both his arms instantly crossed against his each other as they clasped on his shoulders, feeling awkwardly cold. His body started to tense as he forcedly pushed himself to keep on walking. Slowly, both his hands slide down as he entered the building.

He almost slammed the glass door open as he headed towards the elevator, ignoring a few people staring at him with confusion. One hand reached out and kept pressing on the elevator button repeatedly. Come on…come on… His mind raced, almost knowing what was wrong with him. He remembered when Kula told him the situation about the chemical which had affected to Kyo and yet what the description said. One of the points was effecting him right now. He always had this feeling that Kyo would get his or her hands on him from his actions yesterday.

As the elevator door started to open up, he just rushed in and quickly pressed "Level 4" and then " Close" button. He then backed away and leaned against the elevator wall as the door closes. He closed his eyes and slided one hand back up on his forehead. He could feel a light headache would probably would get worse. The second effect was working on him. He could feel himself panicked a little however, he calmed himself down at feeling the elevator slowing down.

He just blustered out of the elevator before it could even open fully as he quickly took out a key. Quickly finding his temporary apartment door, he unlocked it and entered in. He did not really care who else was here but only headed straight to his room; he felt sick…VERY sick. Whip, his sister, just glanced up and was about to greet him. However, she could did not have the chance to for she watched her brother rushing into his own private room and then slamming the door. She placed the book that she was reading on the table, then walked quietly towards K's door. She knocked it a little, feeling worried. K' never act like this at all. " K', you alright?" Her voice was very concern but she did not get any respond. " K', I said are you alright?" She asked a little this time a little bit louder as she knocked his door one more time. "Ugh….Just leave me alone!" Whip sighed, finally getting an answer but ignored K's rude, muffled words. " You better tell me what's wrong with you or else." The young woman shouted with one hand placed one her left waist. "….or else what?!" Even though K's words were a little but muffled, she could the frustration and slight anger from him. " Or else I'll bea---" She did not even have the chance to finish her sentence but only hear this ' thud' sound.

She just stood there, with wonder what was happening to him. She did not hear any of her brother's words shooting back at her which was very unusual. One hand hesitantly reached out to the doorknob, slowly turning it and then pushed it gently. She took a peek and gasped, seeing her brother lying unconscious on the ground and not moving at all. " K'-san." She pushed the door away and then rushed over to him. How could he just faint like that….

Somewhere outside, a man threw the empty water bottle and a half used test tube into the nearby garbage can. He took off his black cap, then smoothly ran his fingers through his mid-length brown hair. He wore different clothes than last time; a dark blue, athletic sweater with red linings, black pants and white sneakers. God, it was hard to track down where he could find that NESTS clone. His left hand cupped under his chin as his other hand clasped on his left elbow in front.  His lips curled into a smirk as Kyo softly said to himself; " Heh…sweet revenge."

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Rikku-Chan- Heh, that's it for Chapter 5. Please send me reviews if you guys want me to continue. Oh..btw, I have no idea why I want to drag K' along as well. O.o;  Heh…got suggestions from others? Review pul-lease!!! ^-^;;