::Every Heart::
Note-No typo so far. . . I needed sum new ideas, alas, that I only came up wit a lito bit. -.-; And most of the legends in this are all made up! Not REAL. So. . . all I can say is, NO FLAMES plz! Hopefully, this chapter is not crappy! I hope the plot in this one makes sense. . .'cuz itz about love.

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Disclaimer- KND belongs ta Mista Warburton n Cartoon Network.

Number 4, I think I wanna ask u some things =)

4- er. . .(glares at the authoress) watz dere ta talk abou?!

Don't act stupid, Number 4. I keep hearin things lyk tat u hav a thing fah number 3!

4 (blushing)- WHA' ARE YOU TALKING ABOU?! I DON'T! An' I, er, never hav!

Oh? I may have seen sumthin abou tat on sum websites. . . BUT WAT I SEE IS ALL TRUE! HAH!

4- o yea?! U can't prove a thing, cuz sure you see me and Number 3 several times, but ya still can't prove it! HA HA HA!

OK, then. What abou in tha episode, G.R.O.W-U.P, when U save Number 3 from that thing tat ta DCFDTL was abou to hit her wit?! HMM???????

4- um. . . I hav NO choice!

Buh SHE would have got outta da way herself, buh U pushed her down to protect her! =) N wat abou tat u guys r definitely together all the time the whole episode and at ta credits, u both were together, starin at ta stars wen the KND are fixing ta tree house?????? Hm??? HM?!

4- I, er (blushes more) our creators is EVIL! HE made us tat way!

O yea? Well, U can't do anything abou it, cuz HE created ya n everyone else, n UR fate is in his hands, so it meant tat U . . .

4- AAAAARGH!!!!! FORGET IT!!!!!!!!!!!! (grumbles as he walks off)

Now, then everyone, Chapter 7 is comin at ya!

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"Mmm, this is good. . ." Number 3 said when she ate some cooked meat. Everyone was at the table, eating rice and chicken with their forks. Surprisingly, Yumi and Ayumi don't use chopsticks much, but Sumi said that she and her sister only uses it when they felt like it. It was a sunset as the teens sat, watching the glow disappear slowly behind the forests from their table through the screen.

"This is the best food tat Number 5 hav ever tasted!" Number 5 said as she patted her stomach, having enough to eat. She looked at Number 4, and he was still looking like he really wanted to kill Number 4. She nudged him on the shoulder hard, and no response came from him. "Ah, c'mon Wallabee! If ya still jealous tha' Num- Kuki beat ya, get over it! U beat her, too! Not like it's a big deal to get beaten by a girl!"

"Ah said I'm NOT jealous already, so cut it out!" Number 4 snapped before he slammed his fists on the table and walked away, not knowing that Number 3 was looking at him turn away with her sad eyes.

"What did I do?! It's only once that I actually beat him in sparring!" Number 3 cried out loud.

"Don't worry, Kuki-chan. He needed some time to cool off. He's probably never been beaten by a girl in fighting", Sumi assured her.

"Yea, maybe . . ." Number 3 muttered. Number 1 then stood up and said, "I'll go talk to him, if you want." Before Number 3 could say anything else, he walked away. Ayumi was still staring at Number 3, still shocked to see that teen is her ancestor's reincarnation. She then excused herself, taking Sumi's book on the legends of Japanese heroes and heroines. Everyone left, and they go around, doing their own thing.

In Number 3 and 5's room, they were just sitting around, talking as they experimented several clothes that Ayumi have provided for them to wear for their stay in Japan.

"Number 5, does Number 4 still hate me just because of a stupid fight?" Number 3 asked as she slipped on a robe. Number 5 was trying to tie Number 3's hair up with this big flower clip, and at the same time, trying to answer Number 3.

"Numba thive 'un o', fuh. . ." Number 5 said, the clip stuck in her mouth. Number 3 sighed, then took the clip out, and stared. Number 5 sighed and said, "Number 5 don't know, but she knows that Number 4 is justa teensy bit jealous. However, it doesn't mean that he hates you." Number 3's cheeks reddened at what her friend said, and was fumbling the ribbon tightly.

"He doesn't like me that way, Number 5! He said that I'm like his little sister to him!" Number 3 said defiantly.

"Number 5 don't think so. He saved you a lot, even before you have a chance to escape from some evil psycho attackin' KND!" Number 5 mused. Number 3 then smirked as she said, "Well, Number 1 seems to care about you a lot lately!" Number 5 pulled her red cap down. Number 3 pulls it off her head, revealing Number 5' reddened face.

"Say it or not, Number 3, buh Number 5 don't crush on good friends!" Number 5 said to her.

"oh? Then what about the time when he. . ." Number 3 went on, but Number 5 shuts her up when a pillow slammed into her face. "HEY!' Number 3 yelled before grabbing a Little Babu doll and threw it at Number 5. They laughed as they kept hitting each other with pillows, having their own war of pillow fights as the feathers fly around them. When they were done with it, they finally sat on their own mats, staring up at the ceiling as they lay back, laughing.

"Those are tha' good ol' times, eh, Number 5?" Number 3 asked her as she sat up.

"Uh huh. . ." Number 5 replied.

"I wanna ask you one thing: Do you like Number 1 in the way. . . ." Number 3 trailed off. Number 5 sighed before turning away.

"Number 3, Ah don't know. Ever since all o' those boys in our school that I used ta' like, I just told mahself to never. . ."

"Ever fall for another one again", Number 3 finished for her. "I know that, Number 5, but you can't just run away from things like that. Once it hits you, it's all done."

"What are you talking about, Number 3?" Number 5 asked her.

"What I meant is that you can just not let something that's about to happen to you not happen. It's meant it happen, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Just like that you like Number 1 more than just like LIKE." Number 5 was about to retort, but Number 3 went on.

"I know that all of those assholes you like is not what you think you'll be with, but don't let any of those experiences keep you back from falling in love. Don't let something stupid in the past keep you back from doing something that you claimed that you don't want to do, but then you did it." Before Number 3 turns off the light, Number 5 stopped her.

"Wait a minnut, girl. Number 5 also has somethin' to say to ya. Ya see, wen u n Justin were together, ya can't be sayin that you're in love. U only kno tha guy fah couple o' weeks, n that includes all of those old crushes o yours. I mean, I'm not here to go rat out on you abou wat love really means, Number 3, buh ya gotta be careful in watcha say. " Number 3 instantly stood up, now feeling that SHE wanted to yell at Number 5.

"LISTEN, Number 5!"

"No, Number 3, YOU listen toh me. Your love life is like rap and hip- hop. So what's the difference between them? It's simple. It's just like the difference between saying you love someone and that you're in LOVE with someone. Rap is all words **, which is what you're also using to deny that you actually liking Number 4 A LOT!" Number 5 said coolly and calmly. Number 3 was about to explode, her fists all clenched up, but then she lets her hand loose as she walked to her mat, and just said, "Good NIGHT, Number 5." Number 5 sighed, hoping that this conversation on love won't let them into a fight. She flopped her head back down on her pillow, staring into the darkness as she thinks about the whole thing.

"Well, at least she'll forget the whole thing the next morning. But what she told me. . . now I'm just confused. . ."Number 5 thought before her eyelids closed slowly.

"Number 5 is bluffing again!" Number 3 thought angrily. But then she calms down when she thought about Number 5's comments and Number 4. "But maybe she's right . . . does that mean. . ." Number 3 shook her head in frustration, her hair now covering her face. "Love is CONFUSING and. . . ah, forget it!" Number 3 then just turns back, and then falls asleep.
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During the whole thing between Number 3 and 5, Number 1 and 4 were standing outside on the deck, just sitting down. Number 1 found him staring into the darkness, not aware that he's approaching him. He looked over at what Number 4 is staring into, and his reflection ended up on the calm waves of the pond water.

"So, Number 4, still kind of mad about the whole thing, eh?" Number 1 interrupted as Number 4 nearly jumped back, almost falling into the pond.

"I'm not MAD! Ah jus needed ta' cool off or sumthin!" Number 4 said as he glared at his friend.

"You can't get angry at the one you like a lot, Number 4", Number 1 said, and at that, Number 4 turns away. "An' besides, who cares if Number 3 beats you? It doesn't matter! Just get over it! Something will happen if you let this go on, and you may never get THAT chance to say. . ."

"What the hell are you talkin' abou, Uno? Ah don't like her tat way!" Number 4 interrupted. "An' it's seems ta me that ya got sumthin' goin wit Number 5, too!" Number 1 stepped back.

"Number 4, it's NOT what you think it's. . ."

"Save it, Number 1. I know. We ALL know. Is that why you broke up with Lizzie?" Number 4 asked him. Number 1 lowered his head down and nodded solemnly. Number 4 smirked then said, "Ha! I knew that all along! So ya DO lyk it tat way on Number 5!" Number 1 laughed as he sat down on the deck, now looking down on the moonlight shining waters.

"You can say that, I guess, Number 4. But I still didn't tell her", Number 1 said.

"YA GOT TA TELL HER! If you didn't, then you'll lose tha' chance, Number 1!" Number 4 urged him. Number 1 just shook his head, and stood up.

"I lost it already, Number 4", Number 1 muttered. "She told me that she don't want to love again. . ." He then walked away, as Number 4 stares back.

"Ah wouldn't say tha', Uno. U'll never know . . . w/e Number 5 just said, she don't know what she's getting herself into " Number 4 said with a smirk before he stands up and ran after him. But then, Number One's cell phone rang, echoing through the quiet night. Number 1 and 4 looked at each other, and 4 muttered, "Who the hell would be callin' us when all o KND is missin?" Number 1 has the same thought too, as he flipped his phone up, pressing the TALK button.

"Er. . . hello? Number 1 speaking", Number 1 said.

"Number 1, emergency! This is one of your KND operatives! I've just found out what TDCFDTL are going to do next! Meet me at the Tokyo Art Museum, at 12 o'clock MIDNIGHT!"

"Wait a minute, who's this?!" Number 1 asked, but then was cut off.

"A surviving KND member?" Number 4 answered him.

"Well, this isn't a trap. We'll let the others know tomorrow morning . . ." Number 1 said in a serious tone before he walks toward his room. Number 4 sighed then went to his room that he's sharing with Number 2. But then he thought he heard something move, and he turns around. Number 4 looked around cautiously, before he let himself rest to sleep.

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Ayumi was in her room, looking through Yumi's book. She read several resources that were linked to Ayane. So far, Ayane was known for her excellent fighting skills and reflexes, including . . . magic. According to the book, the 16- year old Ayane has some ways to communicate with Nature and actually possessed some strange powers that helped her protect the village from harm, until her death came. Ayane uses both her bow and arrows and kitana to attack and defend, but mostly her fists. But the way she stopped both monsters and evil foreigners were very unusual. Somehow, she glows and then her powers in magic rises and could kill outsiders instantly. Ayumi then continues reading the descriptions about Ayane, which said:

"Ayane was called a witch or a psychic. She even knows what moves a fighter can trick her with before they attack her, and no one ever has that talent. Ayane even understands what every living things in the forest were telling her, and she somehow has a way to let them grow and help her, as well as she help them. Her other powers were all magic, which, strangely enough, helped her defeat every single monsters. It was said that she always meditate every day, increasing her unusual powers to not just detect any moves or communicate with Nature, but also strong enough to eliminate any dangers and harm done on an injured person. So the strange powers of Ayane Kochiro is hard to possess, for that she's an impossible person for others to steal her powers for themselves to use. And there were myths that those who dare to harm Mother Nature's creations; they'll die a quick death the next day. It was rumored that before Ayane died, she have countered her forest, protecting them with her spells to eliminate any greedy trespassers if they dare try to disturb any places that's part of the forest."

"My god, that could mean that Ayane is both powerful and terrifying . . ." Ayumi thought before she kept on reading.

"However", the book stated. "Her death came when a certain monster came, terrorizing Edo, now known as Tokyo. At that time before this monster came, a young man from another country became her lover. For more information on her lover, turn to Page 195." Ayumi shrugged before that page reveals a handsome young man with long blonde hair and green eyes.

"James Remus Gibbson is a 16- year old teen who explored with his father, wanting to know ways to fight. He heard about a Japanese teacher who teaches Ninjitsu, and Mr. Gibbson sends his rowdy and rebellious son, training him to not be what he was now. James was enraged on the reasons his father wanted to send him away, which then they both have never spoken to each other again. When he got there, he was nearly killed by Ayane when he tried to past her to see the teacher. During his stay with the teacher, who is also Ayane's grandfather, James also found himself falling in love with the deadly but beautiful Ayane. When his teacher died, Ayane found herself relying on James for hard times, and then falls into deep love with the cold-hearted priestess.

"At that time, he was also a good fighter, but somehow possess some unusual powers. Unlike Ayane, his powers were mostly on seeing through anything. Somehow, James kept looking through anything, including from far distance, and his sights were better than just having it 7/7. He not just looks through things, but somehow have a sixth sense way of knowing what anyone has in their mind and bags. Like Ayane, no one can even steal it from him. When James was done with his lessons of fighting, he joined the army, helping Ayane protect Japan for the rest of his stay, until that day. . .

"That day that the evil summoner, Yamato have awakened the most-feared monster, the Red Child-Eater, Ayane and James have fought the toughest battles of their lives. When Ayane risked her life to save James, she was about to be killed. James defeated the monster, but Ayane helped him, as she pulls on her arrow, letting it go with such force that pushed the monster back into where it came from. Yamato also became part of the monster, yet he was also sealed away by Ayane's spell. Right at that moment, when Ayane was complete with sealing them up, she died right into her lover's arms. James was heartbroken, not knowing what to do as he cremated her body. What he put on Ayane's arms is a carved Yin, painted black and white with polish. James then returns to his home, never coming back to Japan again. When he died, he was also cremated, and in his hands is the Yang necklace, imitating the same one he has put on Ayane before she was cremated. This love story of priestess Ayane Kochiro and samurai foreigner James Remus Gibbson has left a mark on Japan, leaving everyone wondering if their adventures were all true or just myths.

"Several archaeologists found some artifacts, relating to the feudal era of Japan. There was an object called the Yang Spiral, rumored to be that Yamato have also used it to summon the Red Child-Eater. And along with it found was the kitana that Ayane has used when she fought Yamato in a spell fight, which could mean that this weapon must be her 'wand' for fighting. Rumors were said that since Ayane, James, and Yamato were reincarnated and maybe back soon, there may be a disaster that could end lives of those on Earth. "

Ayumi paused before she read on.

"They were said that when the reincarnations of them came to Japan, it'll be a history repeat of what has happened to them. At the same time, if the one summoned the Red-Child Eater, everything will never be the same again, and if it defeats everyone, the whole world will change, never to be changed again. And the reincarnation of priestess Ayane will stop the monster if she ever know, and will have the same fate like her. And as for the others, they might either die the same way or whatever consequences they've gotten themselves into."

Ayumi gasped, nearly dropping the book.

"No. . . now Kuki-chan is in danger. . ." Ayumi whispered, nearly crying. She doesn't want to think about this teen who's a famous priestess with strange powers, and that she'll die the same way that Ayane has if she ever know or got involved into something that could lead to that day! "And it won't be just her . . . her friends too . . ." But then something hit Ayumi in her mind, and she quickly turned to the page on James. Blonde hair. . . green eyes. . . has a spirit for fighting from his heart. . . Ayumi's eyes widened as she realizes why James looks so familiar to her.

"My GOD! Wallabee is JAMES!" Ayumi panicked. She then checks if it is from her memory, and realizes that he is. This morning, he told Number 3 what he knows she's wearing, and was slapped because what he said out loud is true. He even knows what Number 5 was thinking, and also got jumped on when he said it out loud. So that means he IS! " Then that means if a reincarnation of Yamato exists", she thought," then that means this d-day is going to happen again!"

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"No. . . NO!" Number 3 groaned as she moved around, sweating hard. Number 5 woke up from her cries, and saw Number 3 in a look of discomfort. She tries to wake her up, but Number 3 avoided her. Not knowing what to do, Number 5 then ran down the hall, seeing if anyone else is willing to help. Meanwhile, Number 3 was reliving a nightmare she'll never forget . . .

********DREAM********

It was a dark room where a little Asian girl and her mother were laying down on their beds. Hums of the whirring fans can be heard as it cools them both down from the summer heat. The girl was against her mother, sleeping to her mother's soft voice singing her favorite song.

"I don't know what words I can say

the wind has a way to talk to me

Flowers sleep, a silent lullaby

I pray for reply, I'm ready. . ."

At that moment, her father rushed in, interrupting her song.

"Ryoko! GET OUT! NOW!" He screamed. The mother's eyes widened, and instantly grabbed the girl, waking her up immediately. The little girl woke up, finding herself held by her mother as they ran from something. She then heard a snarl, making her scared.

"DADDY?!" She yelled. The father has a bat in his hands, ready to attack something in their house.

"Ryoko! Bring Kuki out of here! NOW! They're coming!" he yelled. The little girl jumped off, and ignores her mother's cries for her to come back. She didn't understand what's going on, as she saw some thing glowing red coming toward them. When it reveals itself, the girl screamed. It's an ugly dog-like animal with huge sharp teeth, ready to sic on her. At that same time, she heard a sneering voice commanded, "Sic her!" The animal pounced on the little girl, but her father grabbed her out of its way, and put her behind him. As the animal came closer and closer, the father struck it out with his bat. But he didn't suspect that someone else is behind him. When he turns around, a "SHING!" was heard as the deadly sharp dagger went through his bag. The mother screamed, and the little girl cried, "DADDY!" Out of the darkness, a stranger came into the light, now has that same dagger in his hands, which is now all covered with the father's blood. He then came toward the girl and her mother, and they both ran. As they tried to find a way to get out, the little girl heard the same lullaby again. . . except this time it's more nasal-like.

"I don't know what words I can say

The wind has a way to talk to me

Flowers sleep, a silent lullaby

I pray for reply, I'm ready . . ."

The girl and her mother screamed as they ran from that door, which apparently, the killer slashes it open with his dagger. The mother and her daughter finally made it out of there, and then took a bus. The stranger watches the bus drove away as he held the knife, sniggering.

Then the girl found herself in the darkness, now all alone. She hears the same lullaby again, this time sang in her mother's soothing pitch:

"Quiet days calm me

Oh, Serenity

Someone please tell me

Ohhmm, what is there to say

May be I will know one day. . ."

The girl then saw that same stranger, and it raises its dagger. She screamed as she ran into who knows where, the stranger gaining her on her in their chase.

"I don't know what words I could say

The wind has a way to talk to me

Flowers sleep, a silent lullaby

I pray for reply

I'm ready. . ." '

The girl tripped, and then as she saw the strange grinning widely, it raises the dagger, ready to stab her. A loud piercing scream ripped through the air, as the sound of death rises, blood dripping everywhere on the ground. And in the light, a blood-covered hand was out, all drowning in the pool of blood . . .

******** END OF THE DREAM**************8

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!" Number 3 cried out loud as she woke up. Number 5 and 4 were there, and they surrounded her, as she cried. Number 4 was holding her hand at that time before she woke up, and when she did, she landed into his strong arms. Number 5 grabbed a towel and wipes off the sweat off of Number 3's face. Number 3 sobbed as she let Number 4 hug her for all she cares. His arms were protecting her from what she has witness, now comforting her while letting her tears soak Number 4's shirt.

"Girl, what happened? You nearly scared me there when you started mumbling around and sweating hard!" Number 5 said in a concerned voice.

"Mah, mah Dad. . . Ma-" Number 3 babbled before she went on crying again. Number 4 and 5 realizes that Number 3 was dreaming her nightmare from her memories. They then calmed her down, giving her a cup of glass to drink.

"We'll talk about it in the morning" Number 5 told her. "We gotta sleep, 'cuz if you try to tell us, you might cause a commotion . . . And Number 4. . . "

"Look, why don't I stay with her? Only for tonight, that is?" Number 4 interrupted. The sleepy Number 5 was then awakened from the outcome of his remark to stay with her. She then slightly smirked as she said, "OK, Number 4. . . I'll go sleep somewhere then." When she left, Number 3 was still in Number 4's embrace. He then blushes again when he realizes what he did before.

"Number 4, I'm scared . . ." Number 3 whispered.

"Don' be, Kuki, You'll be fine. . ." Number 4 said. Number 3's head perked at what he said, and was astonished.

"What did you call. . .?" Number 3 was about to ask, but then Number 4 helped her sleep in her mat, muttering, "G'night . . ." He stayed in Number 5's mat, watching her trying to sleep. Number 3's face was still anxious, still tear-streaked, and she seem to can't sleep well. He then slowly and cautiously went over to her, still watching her. Not knowing what he did, he pulled Number 3's hair away from her face, and kissed her cheek quickly and quietly. Number 3 then relaxes as she finally slept in a peaceful sleep, leaving Number 4 breathless before he fell asleep, not knowing that Ayumi was watching them with a serene smile before she slides the door shut as quietly as she could before she walked down to her room.

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Aiyah! So many chapters to go! And I'm real busy too, since right now I got a vocab list in front of me, ready to be tested on for the stupid vocab test tomorrow! That's stupid! It's shouldn't be on Monday. . .but, hey, life is like that. =/ So then, plz R/R! I hope you aiint confused by THIS chapter! Till then, KND lovers, LATER!- DarkxKukixSanban

Finally, a song! It's Outlaw Star's "Melfina's Song (Hiro No Tsuki)"