Disclaimer: Same as before

Chap. 2

Dizzy was in the kitchen, making tea for their injured guest. See had to move fast. It was also her turn to cook dinner. April came up from behind her.

"Hey Dizzy. Working hard I see."

The young gear turned and nodded at her, "Yeah. I have to finish dinner and make this for Ky."

April stood beside her, "Why don't you take that to him now? I'll finish dinner."

Dizzy's face lit up, "Really? Thanks, April."

April smiled back, "Sure. Don't mention it."

Dizzy took the tray with the tea and carried it to the lower level, careful not to spill it. As she came close to the room, she felt a slight vibration. Opening the door, she saw Ky up by the wall, panting greatly with a frantic look on his face. His gaze glared up at Dizzy.

"Where's the Thundersoul?"

Dizzy put up her hand, "Lay down. You're still not healed yet."

Ky staggered up at her, "Where is it!"

Dizzy backed away. She could feel her power taking alert to his sudden outburst. Her dark wing began to pulsate in response. Necro. No. No danger. No danger. The wing calmed down and Dizzy looked back at him.

"It is safe. Please calm yourself."

Ky managed to stand up again, but his vision began to blur and he slowly sat back in bed. Placing the tray and tea down, Dizzy came near him and laid him on the bed. He tensed slightly, but let her settle him down.

"Johnny thought...it would be better that way."

Ky looked down, "He doesn't trust me."

"He's just being careful. He said he will keep it safe and that you could have it back when you are better. I promise."

Ky looked back up at her. She promises? He felt an ancient alert ring in his head. It went like that when he was around gears. Yet, by looking in her eyes, he could see that she was sincere about.

"Forgive me. I'm just not used to being cared for. And I've never been without my sword."

That was only part true. He was still cautious, but he didn't want to downhearten her. She had helped him after all.

"It means much to you, doesn't it?" Dizzy asked.

Ky nodded slightly, "My mentor gave me that sword as a gift. It is very special."

"That sounds nice. Having someone like that in your life."

A silence came over them and Dizzy remembered the tea. Taking the tray, she opened it and set it on him. She then picked up the kettle and began to pour the hot liquid. As she did...

"May I ask you something?"

Ky nodded.

Dizzy averted her eyes away from him, "Do you...hate me?"

Ky looked at her. She thinks I hate her? He then thought about it. I do feel strange around her. I'm not sure if its caution or appreciation. But I don't think it's hatred. Luckily, he didn't have to answer her as the door opened and in walked Johhny, flanked by May, as usual

"Hey, you're awake officer."

Ky retorted, "We meet again, pirate."

May saw the slight tension and came in between them, "Now, now. No name calling, you two." To Ky, "How are you?"

"I'm well as can be."

Dizzy stood up, "He still needs rest, but he's better than before."

Johnny continued, "So now the million dollar question. What happened to you down there?"

At this question, Ky looked down again, "I...can't tell you."

Johnny frowned, "Why not? We save your life and you don't want to tell us?"

He shook his head, "Please forgive me, but the less you know, the safer you are."

"I'll take that chance. Would you leave us alone, girls?"

May looked up at him, "Johnny?" She then nodded and took Dizzy's hand, "Okay."

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Kitchen

April had just finished making the meals when May and Dizzy entered the room.

"Wow, that was fast Dizzy." April remarked.

Dizzy responded, "Johnny wanted to talk to him alone."

May jumped up and sat on the table counter, "So what do you think they are talking about? Something really important, I bet."

"Yes."

May noticed that seemed a little down, "Are you alright, Dizzy?"

Dizzy looked up, "I'm fine. I...I just...I was talking with him and I asked him if he hated me."

"Why would he hate you?" April asked

"Because I'm a gear and he's a knight."

May shook her head, "Well, that may be true. But I don't think he hates you. He's seems like a nice guy. He probably just needs to get to know you better, that's all."

"I guess." she responded not too convincingly.

"Dizzy, are you sure you're alright?" May could see that she was obviously disturbed about something.

"Yes. Well not really. When I went to give him his tea, he was up and looking for his weapon. He was irritated and he snapped at me."

May frowned, "Why that...I take back all the nice things I said about him."

Dizzy waved her hand, "No, no. He didn't mean it. He was just panicked. But when he did, I felt Necro's power rise within me. But that's never happened before. Not over something like that."

May now shared Dizzy's worried look. She had seen Necro in a rampage. It wasn't a pretty sight to say the least. "That sounds serious. You should tell Johnny about this."

"I don't want to worry him." She smiled briefly, "He can act so much like Necro sometimes."

Both May and April giggled, "Well, don't you worry. Johnny's not like that. I'll be with you when you tell him."

"Thank you, May. I really appreciate it."

April called over her shoulder, "Now that you two have finished, can you please help me set up these plates?"

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"Yeah. That is serious."

Ky was sitting up on the bed, despite the slight pain, "If what I've discovered is true, the war will begin again. And many more innocent lives will be lost."

"I can't believe I'm saying this, but you could use some help. That, meaning me."

"No, I can not allow that. It's too dangerous."

Johnny grinned, "There's no danger Johnny can't handle."

Ky tried to rise, but only half-succeeded, "Please. If this happens, then you have to stay behind. This is something I must do." He looked down, "Besides, you and your people have done so much for me already. Think of this as a show of good faith toward you and your crew."

"Heh. I keep forgetting what kind of man you are, Ky. It's almost a shame we're on opposite sides."

"It doesn't have to be, you know."

"Let's see. Either I stop being a pirate or you stop being a cop. Do you actually see that happening?"

"Uh.....I guess not. But all things are possible with God."

"Perhaps. Except this. Either way, I will respect your wish. It's good of you to want to keep us out. But you should know that I will investigate this."

"That is your decision. But I'd advise against it."

"Noted.  He folded his arms, "Say, since we're actually talking, answer me this. You're a Knight, yet you spared Dizzy and let her go. Not that I'm complaining, but I am a little curious as to why."

"To be honest, I'm not sure. I saw her and could have killed her. But she is unlike any gear I've met. Her eyes showed innocence and I couldn't bring myself to strike her down."

Johnny grinned, "Yes, she does have that affect on people. It must have been difficult for you to do that."

"Still is."