Disclaimer: Read the intro. Same thing

Chap. 1

Flashback, The Mayflower pirate ship

"Johnny. There a large explosion coming from below."

A tall, dark-clad man walked over to the front of the bridge next to the officer.

"Where?"

The young girl, May pointed it out with a marker, "Bearing 1683. It's not too low."

Johnny examined the screen. The map showed an area that had a medium sized crater. There was smoke coming out of it, but it was dissipating in the wind.

"Hmm. What's down there?"

Nearby, April answered, "It seems to be wasteland. Not much, a few trees."

From behind him, Dizzy came closer to the screen, "Someone could be hurt down there."

Johnny rubbed his chin, "Possibly. I'm going down to check it out. May, you're in charge. I should be back soon."

"Right."

Johnny left the bridge and walked toward one of the dropships. On the way, he grabbed his weapon, a sword within a wooden sheath. As he began to enter the ship, Dizzy came up from behind him.

"Can I come?"

Johnny shook his head, "I'm afraid not, Dizzy. We don't know what's down there."

She grasped his arm, "Please?"

Johnny groaned, "Aw don't give me that look. You know what your brother would do if anything happened to you. He'd tear me a new one."

Her 'brother', Testament, had visited a while back, but during that time they were under attack and Dizzy had gotten hurt and fell off the side of the ship. Testament was angered by his failure to take care of her and almost killed him. He managed to find her before the situation went too far, but that didn't help too much with Testament. He was still a little ticked about it, but stopped his rage. Johnny felt glad for that. Testament was one guy you just didn't want to see angry.

"I'll be really careful." she pleaded.

"Come on Johnny."

Johnny looked up to see May behind her. She was giving her the same look that Dizzy was. She must have taught her that.

"Alright. But you'll stay behind me, and at the first sign of danger you get back in the dropship okay."

"Okay." She waved to May. "Thanks."

May smiled while Johnny sighed underneath his hat.

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The dropship landed a few meters away from the site. Both of them felt the strange energy emanating from the area. It was a familiar energy to them, one they have felt many times before.

"Looks like one heck of a battle. I don't think anyone's here."

The two of them walked into the area. The smoke was gone, leaving the ground charred black. Several trees were blown into pieces while others were merely toppled over.

"Look there."

Behind one of the trees, a hand was seen over it. Rushing over, they saw a young man in white and blue garments, although they were now shredded. Blood came out from his wounds while the rest of his body was covered in burn marks. His blond hair was mattered and dusty, but his chest was still rising and falling, indicating that he was still alive.

"What the...? It's him, that Kiske fella."

Dizzy looked at the young knight, "Ky. We should help him."

"There aren't any places nearby to take him to."

Dizzy hesitated. She knew he would disagree with her idea immediately, but this was an emergency.

"How about the ship?"

On cue, Johnny turned to her and frowned, "That's crazy. He's a police officer. I know him. It's not safe."

Dizzy gazed at him, "But he could die. Please. He spared my life one time."

Johnny blinked. He didn't know that Ky had done that. He always saw him as someone to avoid, since he was a police officer. Still...

"I see. Well, he is an honest guy." He lifted his finger, "But we have to keep him in restricted quarters. And the moment he well, he leaves, understood?"

Dizzy smiled, "Yes. Thank you."

Johnny scratched the back of his head. I could never say no to you. No matter how hard I try.

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"And that is how you are here." Dizzy finished.

Ky closed his eyes briefly before opening them again, "I see. But why are you helping me?"

Dizzy thought about it for a moment. I'm not sure. I guess... "Because, it was the right thing to do."

Ky looked into the young gears eyes and saw sincerity in them. The same look as before.

"...Thank you."

Dizzy took the cloth from his head and rinsed it in the nearby water-bowl before squeezing it and replacing it on his forehead, "Rest now. You're still hurt pretty bad."

"........."

Dizzy noticed that he seemed to get more and more tense.

"You don't trust me, do you?"

Ky shut his eyes, "I'm sorry."

Dizzy arose up, "I'll be back to check on you. Please rest."

Ky nodded and Dizzy opened the door. Behind it, Johnny stood by the wall. Dizzy shut the door and Johnny thought to himself...

I hope this was a good idea.