Chapter 5
Kari walked down unfamiliar hallways in bare feet and her night gown. The floors and wall were made out of steel. Kari felt weak and sweaty as she walked towards th door at the end, which was slightly opened.
She felt herself lose focus, breath and strength with every step she took. She didn't know what the Hell she was doing there or where she was going but wanted to get through that door.
About half a foot away she felt her head spinning, her vision dimming like a lightbulb with a low battery.
With only her weak arms to do so, she dragged herself towards the door, and pushed it open, only to find another hallway twice as long.
"Oh"she moaned in her mind.
There were a row of other kids there laughing at her, even T.K. 2 of them grabbed her arms and dragged her towards something. She was facing the opposite direction and could barely see the row of kids laughing at her.
They dropped her and searched her gown for something, probaly weapons. They then held her up to face her father.
"Make sure she aran defugor tegot-
Her hearing was even fading away, she couldn't seem to keep her eyes open. It took a few seconds but they eventualy threw her into a room, if it was the one she wanted to get through in the first place she didn't know.
She forced her eyes open, and saw the room was seemingly empty. There was a door on the other end. It wasn't half as far as the other doors. Her arms practicly gave out, but little by little she dragged herself to the door, hoping it was the exit.
She was still bewildered on what was happening but she figured questions can wait for later.
She pracitcly squirmed there but she made it to the door which opened when she got close. Before she could do anymore, her father busted in and a group of kids dragged her over. What were they going to do to her now?
SHe felt her hands being tied behind her back very tightly, though if they did it loosely she didn't have the strength to break free. Her strength was pushed past it's limits allready. She was lead to another door, one that was nothing but pitch Black darkness, and was shoved off. *****************************************************
At first all Kari saw was a bright light, then she saw that she was in not her room but, her dad's?
She rolled herself out of bed and fell to the floor. She pulled herself to standing position by holding onto the bed for support.
She staggered towards the door, her head pounding like Hell.
She opened the door, and Mr Kamiya, who was watching TV, spun his head towards her.
"What the Hell do you think you're doing!"he said stomping up to her.
He grabbed Kari by the head and practicly hurled onto the bed, before Mr Kamiya slammed the door. *******************************************************
Tai dropped his bookbag near the door as he entered the house. He was somewhat suprised not to see his dad in the living room watching TV or reading the paper.
"Dad?"called Tai.
No response.
He saw the door to his Dad's room was opened, so figured he might be in there. If it was opened then that probaly meant it was OK for Tai to go in, after all his Dad knew he was to be home at that time, right?
He stepped into the room and was shocked to say the least. His father was on top of Kari, forcing pills down Kari's throat. Kari was barely struggiling, her body was weaker then ever from all of the drugs.
Tai ran out, unoticed by his father who was too preocupied with drugging Kari to notice. Tai ran out of the apartment and down the steps a little so his dad would't spot him. He immidiately took out his Cell phone and dialed 911.
"Hello, what is your emergency?"asked the operator.
"This is Tai Kamiya. I need the Police and Ambulance fast. My father, he's abusing the Hell out of my little sister, she can't even fight back! We're at the Highten Butarious apartment building, floor 12, room 42. Please, get here fast!"
"We'll get someone down there as soon as possible!"said the operator before haning up.
"Hold on Kari, help's coming"thoguht Tai.
He didn't run up and slug his father like he should've, he decided it be best to let the police take care of him. If Tai did, his father would probaly be dead and he'd be in prision.
Police Cars and an ambulance truck parked right outside the building. Tai waved to them and they all dashed up as fast as possible.
They didn't even stop to talk to Tai, they just dashed straight into the room.
"Freeze!"
Mr Kamiya turned around, and had no choice but to stick his hands into the air.
"You're under arrest for Battery assault and Child abuse. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law"said a cop as he cuffed Mr Kamiya's hands behind him.
"Allright, get up here!"called a cop from the apartment ledge and ambulance men ran up like there was no tommorow.
They placed Kari on a stretcher, strapped her on, and brought her down. They got her safely into the back and brought her to the hospital quickly. *******************************************************
Few Days Later
Kari was back at home after a few days in the hospital. The doctors said they did all they could and that Kari should be allright though she was going to be extremely tired and unresponsive for awhile due to all of the drugs forced into her body.
If she didn't recover in a few weeks, she was to be taken back for examination.
The apartment itself had become a wreck. Their Mom now went out drinking, unable to bear the stress of things any other way. She didn't come home often at all, and didn't go to work.
She even stole money from others sometimes just to get beer. Tai sighed as he sat next to Kari who was sound asleep in her bed.
He put his hand on her forehead, brushing it through her hair. Tai felt warmth in his heart as Kari slept so innocently there, as though she were a toddler still. This brought a smile to Tai.
It was true, Kari was innocent. From everything that's happened to her, it was a wonder Kari could still bare what life had given her. Tai couldn't either. In fact there was only one thing keeping him from commiting suicide:Kari.
Ever since she was born, Tai swore to always be there for her and protect her all he could. He would give his life for her.
"Oh Kari, I thought I could protect you from things like this. i thought I could prevent you from experiencing the harshness life had to offer. Now I know I can't. But I do know I can still be there for you. Even when you're older, an adult, I'll probaly still make it my duty to protect you. I just hope to God you remain as good of a person as you are now. Please God, don't let things get worse. Kari could do so much with her life, don't let my baby sister become an awful person like my dad"
He kissed Kari on the forehead and fell asleep next to Kari. **************************************************
"Hey Davis, aren't you coming?"asked T.K.
"No, I got detention for a Soccer ball"
"Again?"asked T.K.
"Hey, I can't help if they can't get Soccer Balls that can handle my skills"said Davis.
"Whatever"said T.K walking away.
"I can't believe this, that's the 5th one I've popped"thought Davis walking towards the gym.
"Well hello mr Motimiya. Nothing seems to work with you, does it? Perhaps you should think of a suitable punishment that will get you to stop"said the Gym teacher.
"Not my fault your balls can't handle my kicks"said Davis.
"Aditudes like that will get you nowhere. I want you to run laps around this gym until I get tired"
"Until YOU get tired?"
"Yeah, tired of watching your sorry ass suffering. NOW MOVE!"
"Well it was nice knowing me"thought Davis as he began his first lap. ********************************************************
After the grueling run, Davis staggered towards his house. It was about 4:00 PM, about an hour after he was supposed to be home.
"I swear if that teacher died, it would be the best day of my life"thought Davis. *****************************************************
Kari opened her eyes as she slowly awoke. Her body felt like crap, as expected. She could see Tai was sleeping next to her, yet she had no clue he was. It was as though he wasn't even there to her. She just stared at the ceiling with an empty head and empty thoughts.
She closed her eyes and went back to sleep. Tai rolled over and wrapped his arm around her, still asleep.
They slept like that for the next few hours, until Tai woke up. He saw Kari standing out in the balcony, just staring.
He walked outside and joined her.
"How do you feel Kari?"asked Tai.
Kari said nothing.
"Kari, hey Kari?"
"Wh,wh,What?"asked Kari shaking her head.
"I asked, how do you feel?"
After a few seconds of silence Kari asked again"What?"
"How do you feel?"asking Tai starting to get agrevated.
"Oh, pretty well"
"C'mon, let's get you back to bed"
Kari turned around to face Tai, and collapsed right into his arms.
"I'll always be there for you"thought Tai.
TBC ************************************************
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Kari walked down unfamiliar hallways in bare feet and her night gown. The floors and wall were made out of steel. Kari felt weak and sweaty as she walked towards th door at the end, which was slightly opened.
She felt herself lose focus, breath and strength with every step she took. She didn't know what the Hell she was doing there or where she was going but wanted to get through that door.
About half a foot away she felt her head spinning, her vision dimming like a lightbulb with a low battery.
With only her weak arms to do so, she dragged herself towards the door, and pushed it open, only to find another hallway twice as long.
"Oh"she moaned in her mind.
There were a row of other kids there laughing at her, even T.K. 2 of them grabbed her arms and dragged her towards something. She was facing the opposite direction and could barely see the row of kids laughing at her.
They dropped her and searched her gown for something, probaly weapons. They then held her up to face her father.
"Make sure she aran defugor tegot-
Her hearing was even fading away, she couldn't seem to keep her eyes open. It took a few seconds but they eventualy threw her into a room, if it was the one she wanted to get through in the first place she didn't know.
She forced her eyes open, and saw the room was seemingly empty. There was a door on the other end. It wasn't half as far as the other doors. Her arms practicly gave out, but little by little she dragged herself to the door, hoping it was the exit.
She was still bewildered on what was happening but she figured questions can wait for later.
She pracitcly squirmed there but she made it to the door which opened when she got close. Before she could do anymore, her father busted in and a group of kids dragged her over. What were they going to do to her now?
SHe felt her hands being tied behind her back very tightly, though if they did it loosely she didn't have the strength to break free. Her strength was pushed past it's limits allready. She was lead to another door, one that was nothing but pitch Black darkness, and was shoved off. *****************************************************
At first all Kari saw was a bright light, then she saw that she was in not her room but, her dad's?
She rolled herself out of bed and fell to the floor. She pulled herself to standing position by holding onto the bed for support.
She staggered towards the door, her head pounding like Hell.
She opened the door, and Mr Kamiya, who was watching TV, spun his head towards her.
"What the Hell do you think you're doing!"he said stomping up to her.
He grabbed Kari by the head and practicly hurled onto the bed, before Mr Kamiya slammed the door. *******************************************************
Tai dropped his bookbag near the door as he entered the house. He was somewhat suprised not to see his dad in the living room watching TV or reading the paper.
"Dad?"called Tai.
No response.
He saw the door to his Dad's room was opened, so figured he might be in there. If it was opened then that probaly meant it was OK for Tai to go in, after all his Dad knew he was to be home at that time, right?
He stepped into the room and was shocked to say the least. His father was on top of Kari, forcing pills down Kari's throat. Kari was barely struggiling, her body was weaker then ever from all of the drugs.
Tai ran out, unoticed by his father who was too preocupied with drugging Kari to notice. Tai ran out of the apartment and down the steps a little so his dad would't spot him. He immidiately took out his Cell phone and dialed 911.
"Hello, what is your emergency?"asked the operator.
"This is Tai Kamiya. I need the Police and Ambulance fast. My father, he's abusing the Hell out of my little sister, she can't even fight back! We're at the Highten Butarious apartment building, floor 12, room 42. Please, get here fast!"
"We'll get someone down there as soon as possible!"said the operator before haning up.
"Hold on Kari, help's coming"thoguht Tai.
He didn't run up and slug his father like he should've, he decided it be best to let the police take care of him. If Tai did, his father would probaly be dead and he'd be in prision.
Police Cars and an ambulance truck parked right outside the building. Tai waved to them and they all dashed up as fast as possible.
They didn't even stop to talk to Tai, they just dashed straight into the room.
"Freeze!"
Mr Kamiya turned around, and had no choice but to stick his hands into the air.
"You're under arrest for Battery assault and Child abuse. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law"said a cop as he cuffed Mr Kamiya's hands behind him.
"Allright, get up here!"called a cop from the apartment ledge and ambulance men ran up like there was no tommorow.
They placed Kari on a stretcher, strapped her on, and brought her down. They got her safely into the back and brought her to the hospital quickly. *******************************************************
Few Days Later
Kari was back at home after a few days in the hospital. The doctors said they did all they could and that Kari should be allright though she was going to be extremely tired and unresponsive for awhile due to all of the drugs forced into her body.
If she didn't recover in a few weeks, she was to be taken back for examination.
The apartment itself had become a wreck. Their Mom now went out drinking, unable to bear the stress of things any other way. She didn't come home often at all, and didn't go to work.
She even stole money from others sometimes just to get beer. Tai sighed as he sat next to Kari who was sound asleep in her bed.
He put his hand on her forehead, brushing it through her hair. Tai felt warmth in his heart as Kari slept so innocently there, as though she were a toddler still. This brought a smile to Tai.
It was true, Kari was innocent. From everything that's happened to her, it was a wonder Kari could still bare what life had given her. Tai couldn't either. In fact there was only one thing keeping him from commiting suicide:Kari.
Ever since she was born, Tai swore to always be there for her and protect her all he could. He would give his life for her.
"Oh Kari, I thought I could protect you from things like this. i thought I could prevent you from experiencing the harshness life had to offer. Now I know I can't. But I do know I can still be there for you. Even when you're older, an adult, I'll probaly still make it my duty to protect you. I just hope to God you remain as good of a person as you are now. Please God, don't let things get worse. Kari could do so much with her life, don't let my baby sister become an awful person like my dad"
He kissed Kari on the forehead and fell asleep next to Kari. **************************************************
"Hey Davis, aren't you coming?"asked T.K.
"No, I got detention for a Soccer ball"
"Again?"asked T.K.
"Hey, I can't help if they can't get Soccer Balls that can handle my skills"said Davis.
"Whatever"said T.K walking away.
"I can't believe this, that's the 5th one I've popped"thought Davis walking towards the gym.
"Well hello mr Motimiya. Nothing seems to work with you, does it? Perhaps you should think of a suitable punishment that will get you to stop"said the Gym teacher.
"Not my fault your balls can't handle my kicks"said Davis.
"Aditudes like that will get you nowhere. I want you to run laps around this gym until I get tired"
"Until YOU get tired?"
"Yeah, tired of watching your sorry ass suffering. NOW MOVE!"
"Well it was nice knowing me"thought Davis as he began his first lap. ********************************************************
After the grueling run, Davis staggered towards his house. It was about 4:00 PM, about an hour after he was supposed to be home.
"I swear if that teacher died, it would be the best day of my life"thought Davis. *****************************************************
Kari opened her eyes as she slowly awoke. Her body felt like crap, as expected. She could see Tai was sleeping next to her, yet she had no clue he was. It was as though he wasn't even there to her. She just stared at the ceiling with an empty head and empty thoughts.
She closed her eyes and went back to sleep. Tai rolled over and wrapped his arm around her, still asleep.
They slept like that for the next few hours, until Tai woke up. He saw Kari standing out in the balcony, just staring.
He walked outside and joined her.
"How do you feel Kari?"asked Tai.
Kari said nothing.
"Kari, hey Kari?"
"Wh,wh,What?"asked Kari shaking her head.
"I asked, how do you feel?"
After a few seconds of silence Kari asked again"What?"
"How do you feel?"asking Tai starting to get agrevated.
"Oh, pretty well"
"C'mon, let's get you back to bed"
Kari turned around to face Tai, and collapsed right into his arms.
"I'll always be there for you"thought Tai.
TBC ************************************************
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