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Chap. 8

"He has left?"

Johnny jumped as he turned to source of the voice.

"Yes."

The shadowy form of Testament moved into the light, anger clear across his face, "Why that self-serving coward! He did this on purpose." He gripped his scythe, which had just materialized beside him. "And after the way Dizzy feels about him, he abandons her!"

Testament moved toward the edge and looked down. Ky's dropship was long gone.

"No, wait." Johnny reasoned. But the black gear ignored him totally as he was now consumed with thoughts of rage.

"I will teach that human dog some manners...before I put him to sleep!"

Testament folded his arms together and faded away until he disappeared all together.

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"Testament?"

Elsewhere on the ship, Dizzy had sensed Testament's increased energy briefly before it faded away.

"What is it Dizzy?" May asked when she saw the dazed look on her face.

Dizzy slit her eyes in thought, "I'm not sure. Something with Testament."

May jumped up and sat on a nearby table, "To be honest Dizzy, I wonder how you could be with that guy. You're so nice and he is so...well, scary."

Dizzy smiled shyly, "He's not that bad. He just wants to protect me, that's all."

"But I heard that you are stronger than he is." May inquired.

"Yes, that is true. But I can't control my powers after a certain point. They start to get out of hand."

May thought for awhile. She remembered the time when she had seen that power nearly get out of control.

Flashback...

Dizzy. Are you alright?

Kyyyyaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Flashback end...

"Yeah, that's true." May then grinned, "So when are you going to see Ky?"

Red flashed across Dizzy's face, "I'm not sure. After he left the room with Johnny, I haven't seen him since. Perhaps he is back in his room."

"Well, good luck then."

An hour later...

Dizzy didn't find Ky in his room or anywhere else on the ship for that matter. Also, Testament had vanished as well. Although she was quite used to Testament sudden disappearances, the fact that Ky was missing as well didn't bode well with her. She went onto the outside deck were Johnny was once again.

"Johnny. I can't find Ky or Testament anywhere. Have you seen them?"

Johnny gave an exasperated sigh, "I'm afraid so."

Johnny went on to tell her of the departure of both of them. He also told her that he had given Ky the idea to leave without telling her. Dizzy remained silent, but she was a little angry at her guardian.

"I'm sorry Dizzy. It's just that... I knew Ky would have to leave sooner or later and I couldn't bear the thought of you getting hurt by that. I thought that if he left early, you might forget about him and it wouldn't be as painful."

"I could never forget about him Johnny." Her voice betrayed the slight twinge of anger she felt. Johnny noticed this. I don't remember her every getting angry. I better lay out all my cards then before we have another 'incident.'

"I know. Which brings me to my other reason. I...didn't want him to take you away from us. You are more here than just a crew member. You are my friend. And you are part of this family here. I just didn't want to lose you."

The anger she felt suddenly left her, "Johnny..."

"But that was wrong of me to do. Even though that may be the outcome, I should have let it be your decision."

Dizzy say quietly for a long while. It made so much sense. Johnny simply didn't want to see her hurt again or lose her again. She gave an understanding nod.

"I appreciate everything that you have done for me. You and May and everyone else here are my family as well. But I must go after him." She looked over the railing and into the clouds below.

"I love him."

Johnny simply stared at her. You've grown up, Dizzy.

"Well, who am I to get in the way of that?" he grinned.

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Surface...

Ky had returned back to the area in which he was picked up by Johnny and Dizzy. The place was still a large crater, although not as noticeable. Ky examined the area thoroughly. I must trend carefully. I don't want to repeat the last mistake. That mistake it seemed continued to remind him as he walked on aching ribs. He chose to ignore it still, but it was becoming a bother to him. Perhaps I shouldn't have...no, it was for the best. She is an innocent, and I am a Knight. It is my duty to protect her and others like her. Even from myself.

Ky suddenly stopped. He felt that someone else was there. Crouching low, he moved over to the hill under looking the crater. There in the midst of the shrubbery were two figures, both of which he recognized. He grasped his sword tighter and approached them. The first one looked over at him with a lopsided grin. But the other ignored him totally, with his back to Ky.

"I figured I would find you here, Sol."

"Hmph."

AN: Yeah, I know. This one's short too. Just hang on a while longer.