Chapter 2

(Rukawa)

I looked at the spiky hair guy, 'Why is he looking at me like so? So confidently? So trustingly?'

"Lock him up until he's willing to talk," I told them and walked away.

Ayako walked beside me, "You ok?"

I nodded.

"What do you plan to do?"

"See Jin."

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(Sendoh)

I was shoved into a small circular area, where Kosh pressed a button and the force shield came up, "Stay in there."

I smiled, "Hai."

"Why are you so happy?"

"Because I get to see you guys."

"Weirdo," Koshino said and walked away.

I tapped against the shield and got zapped, 'Ouch. This containment cell is pretty good, but it can't stop me. I have no reason to escape, no where to go. Plus Kaede's here.'

Hikoichi gave him a small wave and left. I looked around, there was nothing here to pass the time or anyone to talk to, 'What happened? Things seem to be very different. Because of what I did? The chain reaction was pretty big… I wonder if Kaede has a boyfriend or girlfriend. If he does and is happy, what should I do? Should I interfere? Should I attempt to win him back?'

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(Jin)

I looked at the picture, "You want me to check the government database, and other organization for this guy?"

Rukawa nodded.

I smiled, "On it. So what's his story?"

"Hikoichi brought him in," Ayako said.

"Aaaah," I said understanding the problem, and put on the head-band1 connected to the computer terminal, "Hikoichi does have a very bad rap sheet."

I concentrated on inserting the info into the computer and a bunch of 1s and 0s came rolling across the screen. Then the binary codes became Sendoh's picture and stat, 'Now to chose which organizations I want to run his profile through to find a match…'

A series of screens popped up and the automatic searching began.

"Done. It'll run through the systems. Plus I also did an auto search through the net for any information about a 19 year old, Sendoh Akira. It'll be best if we could get a DNA sample. At least I can check to see if he really is a mutant and there's an array of other organizations I can check for a DNA match. Plus if he's a spy they'd most probably change his identity but there's still records of his powers and genetic info."

"I'll get you it," Rukawa stated.

"Thanks, Rukawa-san," I said, "lets have a bet. You think he's a mutant or not? And is he good or bad?"

"Mutant, and Hikoichi's streak right now is 2 escaped convicts, a spy and a human mutant hater. This guy got to be good," Ayako said, "Koshino when did you sneak in? What do you think?"

"Untagged, so human most probably and a psychopath."

Ayako laughed, "You're always so pessimistic. What do you think Kaede?"

"Baka," Rukawa stated and walked out.

After Rukawa walked out I smiled, "36th he said baka this week, Kosh. One more and you lose. 2 more days till the end of the week."

"You're sure to lose," Ayako said, "good thing I bet on 43."

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(Sendoh)

"Sendoh-san, do you mind if I obtain a blood sample?"

I smiled, "Sure, so long as it doesn't hurt."

"It wont hurt," Hikoichi said and opened the force shield.

Sendoh held out his arm for Hikoichi to swab.

"Sendoh-san, you're really not going to tell us about yourself, are you? Rukawa-sama really will keep you here until you do."

I felt the needle go in and winced, "That hurt. It's not I don't want to, I just can't."

"Oooops, sorry. It's my first time taking blood. I understand, everyone got secrets."

"I'm your guinea pig? I want to know, if I have to go to the washroom, what do I do?" I asked, "and can I please get a TV?"

"You just holler and a guard will come and accompany you to the washroom. A TV? I can ask but they'd probably say no."

"I see…does Kaede have a boyfriend, or girlfriend?"

"He doesn't have the time to date," Hikoichi said making a face.

"So no? What is he like?"

"Rukawa-sama? Um…he's-"

"Hikoichi! Why are you always so talkative? They guy is obviously a spy with the amount of questions he's asking. Do you have his blood?" Koshino asked.

Hikoichi nodded.

Koshino tugged Hikoichi away.

I smiled, "Come visit me soon. It's much better to converse with other people than yourself. Bye."

"Bye," Hikoichi called.

I smiled, 'Guess not everything changed. Kosh is still as impatient as ever, especially with Hikoichi. Hikochi still loves to share the information he's got and is friendly. So basically the situation changed but they're still who they are. It's their nature. Then Kaede must be the same as well, and he'll fall in love with me! He doesn't have a boyfriend or girlfriend, because he hasn't met me yet. The most important thing right now is to win Kaede back. Worry about the other stuff later.'

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(Rukawa)

I groaned as the knocking persisted. I pulled myself to the door and opened it.

"Ohayou. I just though you'd like to see Sendoh before going to school," Ayako said, "he said he wanted to see you."

I nodded.

"CR-17. He's waiting there already."

"Ok."

Ayako smiled, "See you at school."

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(Jin)

Looked at the screen, 'No match found? Not even in the private government database. Maybe I should check the school database instead.'

I looked the screen, 'Rukawa-san going to see Sendoh? I really want to watch and listen in. This Sendoh person seems interesting. But it'll be rude. Oh, well. I'll ask Hikoichi for details later. He can always ask Sendoh or Rukawa-san for me.'

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(Rukawa)

I opened the door.

"Ohayou gozaimasu," he said cheerfully.

I sat down and started at him expectantly.

"So how are you feeling this lovely morning, Kaede-kun? Did you have a good night sleep?"

I looked at him, 'What is he thinking? What kind of person is this cheerful in the morning?'

"Are you going to answer me?" he asked grinning.

"One, it's raining, so it's not a lovely morning. Two, don't call me by my first name. Three, don't ask questions that are of no concern to you. Who are you and what are you doing here?"

He continued to grin, "Ok, Ru. I'm Sendoh Akira and I believe I'm here because Hikoichi took me here and you guys so kindly invited me to stay. Plus, how well you slept is of major concern to me, it predicts your irritability."

I glared at him, 'He wants to play games with me.'

Sendoh tilted his head and stared back like he was inspecting me, "Do you know I'm very happy this morning?"

I didn't have time to play games, "I thought you wanted to see me."

"I do," he said grinning.

"Why?"

"Why? Because I like you. You're cute," he said ticking off reasons with his fingers, "you're constantly on my mind. You-"

I got up and walked out,

"Bye, Ru!" he called after me.

'Koshino is right. This guy is a weirdo,' I decided, 'and speaks nonsense.'

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(Sendoh)

I smiled, 'Same as when I first met him. But he talked more to me this time. If I learned anything it's persistence pays off. Ganbatte!'

TBC

A/N:

1. The head-band thing is something that allows Jin to communicate w/ the comp, like the ring around Goku's (in Saiyuki) head. A helmet seems so clumsy, and too related w/ psychics.