I don't own Yugioh!
(A/N: It's me again! Your authoress of this story ^^. Lost of flashbacks in this one and also a PG-13 scene in my opinion. thanks for all the reviews and please continue to review)
Distribution of the people: Téa's group- Téa, Yami/Yugi, Seto, and Devil (*cough* triangle *cough*) Ai's group- Ai, Ryou/Bakura, and Kiyoshi (Its going to be a quiet group -_- )
*** - Téa's group-
Lights. Voices. Yami knew he found Téa. He was almost there. Adrenaline kicked in as Yami got closer to the light. He swore that his heart was up in his throat! Each heartbeat was felt clearly as did each echo of his footstep. He turned one last time and saw what he thought was a surreal sight. In his head he laughed, he laughed because he knew it was an optical illusion. He couldn't believe what he saw and neither did Yugi. But reality slowly drilled into his skull. The brain shattering pound of reality paralysed him. There and then he felt his heart sunk. It had sunk and was gone forever.
The words of Devil shocked both Seto and Téa. But it was the only way to rescue Téa and Seto was about to do anything for her. Seto looked at Téa's sapphire eyes. They glisten even in the dim light.
"Do it Seto," Téa said straightforwardly. She wanted to escape.
"It's your free will," Seto said in his usual voice.
Devil smirked as he watched the two teens walked closer and closer. They were only inches apart from each other. Téa wrapped both arms around Seto's neck. Seto in turn put one arm around the curve of her waist while the other arm supported her back. Being shorter than Seto, Téa stood on tiptoes whilst Seto held her up. Not avoiding eye contact the two closed in the space between them. Seto could smell Téa's sweet scented hair. For some reason Téa felt Seto wasn't nervous as she thought he would be. Téa hesitated but Seto made the first move. He leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. Téa felt like she was hit by a shock but followed through. Both teenagers were kissing passionately, with two pair of eyes watched them. One pair was grey and filled with hatred. The other was a full colour of amethyst but showed sadness and a tint of jealousy and anger. Both Seto and Téa were plunged into a sea of sensations. They never felt anything like this before. Unwillingly they pulled apart to catch their breath. Only to realize they now have another guest.
"Hello Téa," Yami said sternly.
Téa's face was drained of colours. She was surprised to see Yami there but his voice made her shiver. He saw, Téa thought in horror.
"Yami!" Téa put on her best smile for him.
"I see that you're okay," Yami said. "Now that I know you're okay I'm not going to disturb you. Carry on," Yami said with hurt in his voice.
"Yami you," Téa thought of what he said before. He only loved her as a friend, nothing more. "Thank you for making sure that I'm okay. But you don't have to worry. Thanks to Seto I am perfectly fine," Just like the last time, she thought while looking down at the ground.
Unknown to the teens Devil crept behind Téa.
Yami looked at her then at Seto. He felt an urge to hit someone, mainly his rival Kaiba.
"Don't mistake this," Seto said as if nothing as happened. It was true that this whole kiss was just to save Téa. Nonetheless the fact that he poured his love for her in the kiss was also a fact, he wouldn't mention this though.
-Flashback-
"You can have her!" Devil said. "But only if you do something first,"
Seto thought for a moment. It was clear to him that Devil was going to think of something impossible for him to perform. But to save Téa's life he'll do it.
"What do I have to do?" Seto asked with a grunt.
"Kiss her," Devil said with an evil sparkle in his eyes. "Passionately,"
The words were like a boulder being pushed on to him. Seto didn't know what do to. Yet he'd love to do it. -End of flashback-
"Oh I won't," Yami said showing anger in his voice. Without giving another thought Yami punched Seto in the stomach.
Seto give a good punch back.
"Isn't this pleasant?" Devil asked out of nowhere.
Seto's eyes widen. Being the teenage genius it didn't took him long to see what Devil was hinting.
"A set up!" Seto hissed. The best way to kill a team was to make an internal conflict. It was a business tactic he uses a lot, and he was the master of it. Your plans are too easy to see through Devil, Seto thought.
"No,"
To Seto's surprise Yami was the one who rejected Seto's idea. The pharaoh had finally lost his mind, Seto thought as he focused his gaze at his all time rival.
"What do you mean?" Seto demanded.
"I saw it," Yami said coldly.
"Are you jealous?" Seto asked a daring question.
The word shook him. He was jealous.
"No," Yami lied. "I was just upset for Téa. Her first kiss stolen from someone like you,"
Téa felt her heart ripping again. Doesn't he understand? Téa cried mentally.
"How do you know?" Téa shouted a bit angry. "When Seto kissed me I finally realised how wrong I was. I thought I loved you but I didn't. Seto made me feel safe even when I am in the hands of that insane freak! I feel happy with him,"
Both Seto and Yami was shocked by her words. They could only stare at the ground.
"Are you telling the truth?" Yami asked Téa whole-heartedly.
"Yes," Téa lied. "Yes I am,"
Right after the sentence Téa felt someone hit the back of her neck hard. Suddenly she felt very weak and collapsed. The one to catch her was Devil. Yami and Seto immediately turned their attention to him. They've been so caught up that Devil was completely eliminated from their picture.
"I've been watching this," His hoarse voice echoed through the cave. "And I find it exciting. Mental torture is so much more satisfying!" With one hand he turned off the flashlight and the other grabbed Téa.
"Devil you!" Yami couldn't finish the sentence as they were drowned into the unexpected darkness.
-Ai's group-
Ai guided the two boys as they followed the rusty tracks. Still having the walky-talky out she had been trying to get contact along the way. As expected, none of them talked. Bakura thought there was no point in taking over Ryou's body anymore. He went back inside the ring with a bright flash of light. Unfortunately it blinded Ai and Kiyoshi and Ryou.
"What did you do that for?" Ai asked angrily while shutting her eyes tight to block out the blinding light.
"Sorry," replied Ryou's soft accent.
"Ryou!" Ai said in surprise.
"Hi," Ryou smiled but then frowned.
"What's the matter?" Ai asked though concern was not heard in her voice.
"I am really worried about Téa and Yami,"
"Don't worry I'm sure they will be fine," Ai replied.
"You don't know what Devil is capable of doing," Kiyoshi said. "He doesn't see a person as a person. He is the perfect killing machine. But worst of all he is sadistic [1]"
Ryou's face grew pale.
"Lets find the exit," Ai suggested as she walked ahead.
Ryou tried to stop thinking about the dangers Téa, Yami, and Seto could be in. He needed to concentrate on something else. Then an idea clicked.
"Kiyoshi how long did you know Ai for?" Ryou knew he was walking on thin ice.
Kiyoshi gave him a cold stare that literally sent shivers down Ryou's back.
"Ever since we were 6 years old," Ai replied instead. No one could see it but Ai's features soften as she remembered her past.
-Flashback-
"Ai this is Kiyoshi," A middle aged men with glasses said to a young Ai. Ai looked curious and was smiling. "He will be your training partner and superior,"
Kiyoshi walked up to Ai and held out his hand. Kiyoshi back then had big round colourful blue eyes. They expressed warmth and happiness.
"My name is Takagi Kiyoshi. Nice to meet you Tanaka-san," Kiyoshi formally introduced himself to Ai.
Ai gladly took his hand and smiled.
"Nice to meet you Takagi-kun,"
The two looked happy. For 6 year olds they already talked like adults. It was no surprise since both were child prodigies.
*In a training area*
"Computer data deleted," Ai said calmly as she took out a CD from a computer in an office. She looked older but not by much (A/N: 8). She still looked the same but not as happy as before. She had a navy blue uniform with a badge that said 'Child prodigy, group A' on it. The uniform had matching shorts. A gun holster can be seen.
"Good, advance to retreat route," Kiyoshi said. He looked older as well however he had completely lost the warmth in his eyes. His eyes grew sharper and slender. He wore the exact uniform as Ai except his badge says 'Child prodigy, group A leader'.
"Lieutenant, the retreat route is clear," Ai said as she retrieved her gun back into its holster.
The two kids walk along the empty halls in silence. Both their eyes glanced from their right to their left as they walked. Suddenly two men wearing bulletproof vests jumped in front of them and started shooting with their machine guns. Both Ai and Kiyoshi dodged the bullets easily as they hid in the nearest room.
"Commence operation 'solo'," Kiyoshi said as he lifted his gun. A click was heard. Ai did the same. "Operation start!"
At the same time both Ai and Kiyoshi bursts through the door while dodging the bullets. As soon as they both are out Ai ran forward and shot the first guy in the head. While the second guy turned his attention to Ai, Kiyoshi- who was dodging bullets- shot the second guy. Both kids stayed in firing position. The two guys were motionless. A green light flashed on as people started rushing in to take away the bodies.
"Well done, well done," Clapped the same middle aged men who introduced Ai to Kiyoshi. "You are free to go back to resting quarters now,"
The two didn't smile. They just listened to the command and obeyed like robots. They passed hall after hall and soon they were outside. Looking back one more time to the huge complex Ai turned and catches up to Kiyoshi. She was smiling once again but less enthusiastic.
"Takagi-kun do you want to go to the library today?" Ai asked her cold partner.
"Sure," Kiyoshi gave a quick reply. But Ai seemed like she just won the jackpot.
"Let's meet at the entrance at 3:00?"
"Sure,"
"Great! I have this new detective book I want to see. I heard it is very exciting. All the kids in my class were talking about it. It is something about a so-called cursed village had been visited by some kind of a mysterious force that keeps killing everyone. So a detective goes to investigate who or what could have caused all the killings. But the interesting thing is that the same thing happened 10years ago. Doesn't it sound absolutely exhilarating?"
Kiyoshi didn't reply.
"Takagi-kun!" Ai whined. "Weren't you listening?"
"Be professional Tanaka-san. I am your senior, call me by the formal protocol," Kiyoshi said as he waited at the bus stop.
"Yes, Lieutenant Takagi," Ai joked. "You've always said I don't have to be formal if it's just you and me,"
A bus came in front of the bus stop. Kiyoshi waved at the bus.
"Things have changed Tanaka-san," Kiyoshi said with sadness in his tone. "Have a good day Tanaka-san," Kiyoshi said as he walked on to the bus.
Ai kept on staring at the bus until it was no longer in her view field.
"You told me to be casual when we were alone. You said we'd always be friends," Ai whispered to herself. "Friends always, you told me," A tear rolled down her cheek.
*At the entrance of a building. The sign says 'Central Library'*
"Why isn't he here yet," Ai pouted. "He promised!"
The sky had turned grey as storm clouds closed in. People were moving quickly about. Two students passed by.
"I loved that book! But I don't have enough money," Said a girl with golden hair.
It had started to rain.
"What are you worrying about? Jiro will buy it for you. If he won't I will. We're friends after all," Said a girl with round glasses and short hair opening her umbrella.
"Of course! He promised anyways," The girl with golden hair shared the umbrella with her friend.
Ai watched them cross the street. She envied them. She wasn't sure if she had a friend. Kiyoshi was the closest thing to friendship she could ever get. It was 5:30. She waited at the building. He didn't come. She predicted this from the moment she got here. Slowly she started to walk into the rain. She couldn't tell the difference between the rain on her face or her own teardrops. Everything started to fog up, she couldn't see clearly. Then a beam of light hit her face. She covered her eyes with her hands and felt like someone kicked her really hard.
*A hospital*
Ai was warm. For the first time she wanted to sleep. Usually she couldn't because of haunting nightmares. She clutched the blanket closer to her as she felt someone coming in. She moaned and slowly opened her eyes. Excitement and confusion hit her as she saw Kiyoshi.
"Where am I?" Ai asked weakly.
"Hospital building A," Kiyoshi replied in his formal tone.
"How did I?" Ai couldn't finish; her head was in a splitting head ach. She reached and felt a cloth tight around her head.
"You idiot!" Kiyoshi yelled in range. "You could have been found out! If they found you before our people did the police will ask questions. Then you will cause the organization a lot of trouble. Not to mention we will loose a prodigy,"
Ai was saddened by Kiyoshi's words. It was organization this organization that. It seemed like her almost getting killed wasn't important.
"I was waiting for you at the library like we promised! But you didn't come," Ai yelled back. "Why didn't you come?" Ai tried hard not to cry.
"I had other things to do,"
"I don't believe you. We promised," A tear trickled down and fell on her hands.
"Promises are stupid," Kiyoshi said as he walked away toward the door. "From now on I am Lieutenant Takagi," With that Kiyoshi left the room without another word or a look.
Ai looked down at her hands. They were wet because of her tears. She cried. She didn't want to loose him; he was her only hope of having a friend. But she knew it was going to end like this. She wiped away her tears.
"No more Tanaka Ai! No more crying! If you hid your heart deep within yourself you won't get hurt," Ai said as she lay down. "No more, no more foolish things as friendship. The organization was right. There is no such thing as love or friendship. Only darkness and power," Ai slowly drifted into an uneasy sleep. -End of flashback-
Ai's face saddened as the memories of her and Kiyoshi came like the wind.
"He promised he'll be there but he never came," Ai said not caring whether Ryou or Kiyoshi was listening.
"Why?" Ryou asked feeling sorry for Ai.
"Things just broke apart,"
Kiyoshi stood there. He suddenly felt pain in his chest. He chose to ignore it.
"You know as well as I do that a thing like friendship will get you killed," Kiyoshi said bitterly.
Ai stared hard at him. She couldn't believe how much he has changed. But then again, she changed too.
[1] Sadistic: Happiness due to other people's pain/ suffering
(A/N: Chapter 16 is done! Sounds familiar at one part huh? ^^ Please pleas review ^^)
(A/N: It's me again! Your authoress of this story ^^. Lost of flashbacks in this one and also a PG-13 scene in my opinion. thanks for all the reviews and please continue to review)
Distribution of the people: Téa's group- Téa, Yami/Yugi, Seto, and Devil (*cough* triangle *cough*) Ai's group- Ai, Ryou/Bakura, and Kiyoshi (Its going to be a quiet group -_- )
*** - Téa's group-
Lights. Voices. Yami knew he found Téa. He was almost there. Adrenaline kicked in as Yami got closer to the light. He swore that his heart was up in his throat! Each heartbeat was felt clearly as did each echo of his footstep. He turned one last time and saw what he thought was a surreal sight. In his head he laughed, he laughed because he knew it was an optical illusion. He couldn't believe what he saw and neither did Yugi. But reality slowly drilled into his skull. The brain shattering pound of reality paralysed him. There and then he felt his heart sunk. It had sunk and was gone forever.
The words of Devil shocked both Seto and Téa. But it was the only way to rescue Téa and Seto was about to do anything for her. Seto looked at Téa's sapphire eyes. They glisten even in the dim light.
"Do it Seto," Téa said straightforwardly. She wanted to escape.
"It's your free will," Seto said in his usual voice.
Devil smirked as he watched the two teens walked closer and closer. They were only inches apart from each other. Téa wrapped both arms around Seto's neck. Seto in turn put one arm around the curve of her waist while the other arm supported her back. Being shorter than Seto, Téa stood on tiptoes whilst Seto held her up. Not avoiding eye contact the two closed in the space between them. Seto could smell Téa's sweet scented hair. For some reason Téa felt Seto wasn't nervous as she thought he would be. Téa hesitated but Seto made the first move. He leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. Téa felt like she was hit by a shock but followed through. Both teenagers were kissing passionately, with two pair of eyes watched them. One pair was grey and filled with hatred. The other was a full colour of amethyst but showed sadness and a tint of jealousy and anger. Both Seto and Téa were plunged into a sea of sensations. They never felt anything like this before. Unwillingly they pulled apart to catch their breath. Only to realize they now have another guest.
"Hello Téa," Yami said sternly.
Téa's face was drained of colours. She was surprised to see Yami there but his voice made her shiver. He saw, Téa thought in horror.
"Yami!" Téa put on her best smile for him.
"I see that you're okay," Yami said. "Now that I know you're okay I'm not going to disturb you. Carry on," Yami said with hurt in his voice.
"Yami you," Téa thought of what he said before. He only loved her as a friend, nothing more. "Thank you for making sure that I'm okay. But you don't have to worry. Thanks to Seto I am perfectly fine," Just like the last time, she thought while looking down at the ground.
Unknown to the teens Devil crept behind Téa.
Yami looked at her then at Seto. He felt an urge to hit someone, mainly his rival Kaiba.
"Don't mistake this," Seto said as if nothing as happened. It was true that this whole kiss was just to save Téa. Nonetheless the fact that he poured his love for her in the kiss was also a fact, he wouldn't mention this though.
-Flashback-
"You can have her!" Devil said. "But only if you do something first,"
Seto thought for a moment. It was clear to him that Devil was going to think of something impossible for him to perform. But to save Téa's life he'll do it.
"What do I have to do?" Seto asked with a grunt.
"Kiss her," Devil said with an evil sparkle in his eyes. "Passionately,"
The words were like a boulder being pushed on to him. Seto didn't know what do to. Yet he'd love to do it. -End of flashback-
"Oh I won't," Yami said showing anger in his voice. Without giving another thought Yami punched Seto in the stomach.
Seto give a good punch back.
"Isn't this pleasant?" Devil asked out of nowhere.
Seto's eyes widen. Being the teenage genius it didn't took him long to see what Devil was hinting.
"A set up!" Seto hissed. The best way to kill a team was to make an internal conflict. It was a business tactic he uses a lot, and he was the master of it. Your plans are too easy to see through Devil, Seto thought.
"No,"
To Seto's surprise Yami was the one who rejected Seto's idea. The pharaoh had finally lost his mind, Seto thought as he focused his gaze at his all time rival.
"What do you mean?" Seto demanded.
"I saw it," Yami said coldly.
"Are you jealous?" Seto asked a daring question.
The word shook him. He was jealous.
"No," Yami lied. "I was just upset for Téa. Her first kiss stolen from someone like you,"
Téa felt her heart ripping again. Doesn't he understand? Téa cried mentally.
"How do you know?" Téa shouted a bit angry. "When Seto kissed me I finally realised how wrong I was. I thought I loved you but I didn't. Seto made me feel safe even when I am in the hands of that insane freak! I feel happy with him,"
Both Seto and Yami was shocked by her words. They could only stare at the ground.
"Are you telling the truth?" Yami asked Téa whole-heartedly.
"Yes," Téa lied. "Yes I am,"
Right after the sentence Téa felt someone hit the back of her neck hard. Suddenly she felt very weak and collapsed. The one to catch her was Devil. Yami and Seto immediately turned their attention to him. They've been so caught up that Devil was completely eliminated from their picture.
"I've been watching this," His hoarse voice echoed through the cave. "And I find it exciting. Mental torture is so much more satisfying!" With one hand he turned off the flashlight and the other grabbed Téa.
"Devil you!" Yami couldn't finish the sentence as they were drowned into the unexpected darkness.
-Ai's group-
Ai guided the two boys as they followed the rusty tracks. Still having the walky-talky out she had been trying to get contact along the way. As expected, none of them talked. Bakura thought there was no point in taking over Ryou's body anymore. He went back inside the ring with a bright flash of light. Unfortunately it blinded Ai and Kiyoshi and Ryou.
"What did you do that for?" Ai asked angrily while shutting her eyes tight to block out the blinding light.
"Sorry," replied Ryou's soft accent.
"Ryou!" Ai said in surprise.
"Hi," Ryou smiled but then frowned.
"What's the matter?" Ai asked though concern was not heard in her voice.
"I am really worried about Téa and Yami,"
"Don't worry I'm sure they will be fine," Ai replied.
"You don't know what Devil is capable of doing," Kiyoshi said. "He doesn't see a person as a person. He is the perfect killing machine. But worst of all he is sadistic [1]"
Ryou's face grew pale.
"Lets find the exit," Ai suggested as she walked ahead.
Ryou tried to stop thinking about the dangers Téa, Yami, and Seto could be in. He needed to concentrate on something else. Then an idea clicked.
"Kiyoshi how long did you know Ai for?" Ryou knew he was walking on thin ice.
Kiyoshi gave him a cold stare that literally sent shivers down Ryou's back.
"Ever since we were 6 years old," Ai replied instead. No one could see it but Ai's features soften as she remembered her past.
-Flashback-
"Ai this is Kiyoshi," A middle aged men with glasses said to a young Ai. Ai looked curious and was smiling. "He will be your training partner and superior,"
Kiyoshi walked up to Ai and held out his hand. Kiyoshi back then had big round colourful blue eyes. They expressed warmth and happiness.
"My name is Takagi Kiyoshi. Nice to meet you Tanaka-san," Kiyoshi formally introduced himself to Ai.
Ai gladly took his hand and smiled.
"Nice to meet you Takagi-kun,"
The two looked happy. For 6 year olds they already talked like adults. It was no surprise since both were child prodigies.
*In a training area*
"Computer data deleted," Ai said calmly as she took out a CD from a computer in an office. She looked older but not by much (A/N: 8). She still looked the same but not as happy as before. She had a navy blue uniform with a badge that said 'Child prodigy, group A' on it. The uniform had matching shorts. A gun holster can be seen.
"Good, advance to retreat route," Kiyoshi said. He looked older as well however he had completely lost the warmth in his eyes. His eyes grew sharper and slender. He wore the exact uniform as Ai except his badge says 'Child prodigy, group A leader'.
"Lieutenant, the retreat route is clear," Ai said as she retrieved her gun back into its holster.
The two kids walk along the empty halls in silence. Both their eyes glanced from their right to their left as they walked. Suddenly two men wearing bulletproof vests jumped in front of them and started shooting with their machine guns. Both Ai and Kiyoshi dodged the bullets easily as they hid in the nearest room.
"Commence operation 'solo'," Kiyoshi said as he lifted his gun. A click was heard. Ai did the same. "Operation start!"
At the same time both Ai and Kiyoshi bursts through the door while dodging the bullets. As soon as they both are out Ai ran forward and shot the first guy in the head. While the second guy turned his attention to Ai, Kiyoshi- who was dodging bullets- shot the second guy. Both kids stayed in firing position. The two guys were motionless. A green light flashed on as people started rushing in to take away the bodies.
"Well done, well done," Clapped the same middle aged men who introduced Ai to Kiyoshi. "You are free to go back to resting quarters now,"
The two didn't smile. They just listened to the command and obeyed like robots. They passed hall after hall and soon they were outside. Looking back one more time to the huge complex Ai turned and catches up to Kiyoshi. She was smiling once again but less enthusiastic.
"Takagi-kun do you want to go to the library today?" Ai asked her cold partner.
"Sure," Kiyoshi gave a quick reply. But Ai seemed like she just won the jackpot.
"Let's meet at the entrance at 3:00?"
"Sure,"
"Great! I have this new detective book I want to see. I heard it is very exciting. All the kids in my class were talking about it. It is something about a so-called cursed village had been visited by some kind of a mysterious force that keeps killing everyone. So a detective goes to investigate who or what could have caused all the killings. But the interesting thing is that the same thing happened 10years ago. Doesn't it sound absolutely exhilarating?"
Kiyoshi didn't reply.
"Takagi-kun!" Ai whined. "Weren't you listening?"
"Be professional Tanaka-san. I am your senior, call me by the formal protocol," Kiyoshi said as he waited at the bus stop.
"Yes, Lieutenant Takagi," Ai joked. "You've always said I don't have to be formal if it's just you and me,"
A bus came in front of the bus stop. Kiyoshi waved at the bus.
"Things have changed Tanaka-san," Kiyoshi said with sadness in his tone. "Have a good day Tanaka-san," Kiyoshi said as he walked on to the bus.
Ai kept on staring at the bus until it was no longer in her view field.
"You told me to be casual when we were alone. You said we'd always be friends," Ai whispered to herself. "Friends always, you told me," A tear rolled down her cheek.
*At the entrance of a building. The sign says 'Central Library'*
"Why isn't he here yet," Ai pouted. "He promised!"
The sky had turned grey as storm clouds closed in. People were moving quickly about. Two students passed by.
"I loved that book! But I don't have enough money," Said a girl with golden hair.
It had started to rain.
"What are you worrying about? Jiro will buy it for you. If he won't I will. We're friends after all," Said a girl with round glasses and short hair opening her umbrella.
"Of course! He promised anyways," The girl with golden hair shared the umbrella with her friend.
Ai watched them cross the street. She envied them. She wasn't sure if she had a friend. Kiyoshi was the closest thing to friendship she could ever get. It was 5:30. She waited at the building. He didn't come. She predicted this from the moment she got here. Slowly she started to walk into the rain. She couldn't tell the difference between the rain on her face or her own teardrops. Everything started to fog up, she couldn't see clearly. Then a beam of light hit her face. She covered her eyes with her hands and felt like someone kicked her really hard.
*A hospital*
Ai was warm. For the first time she wanted to sleep. Usually she couldn't because of haunting nightmares. She clutched the blanket closer to her as she felt someone coming in. She moaned and slowly opened her eyes. Excitement and confusion hit her as she saw Kiyoshi.
"Where am I?" Ai asked weakly.
"Hospital building A," Kiyoshi replied in his formal tone.
"How did I?" Ai couldn't finish; her head was in a splitting head ach. She reached and felt a cloth tight around her head.
"You idiot!" Kiyoshi yelled in range. "You could have been found out! If they found you before our people did the police will ask questions. Then you will cause the organization a lot of trouble. Not to mention we will loose a prodigy,"
Ai was saddened by Kiyoshi's words. It was organization this organization that. It seemed like her almost getting killed wasn't important.
"I was waiting for you at the library like we promised! But you didn't come," Ai yelled back. "Why didn't you come?" Ai tried hard not to cry.
"I had other things to do,"
"I don't believe you. We promised," A tear trickled down and fell on her hands.
"Promises are stupid," Kiyoshi said as he walked away toward the door. "From now on I am Lieutenant Takagi," With that Kiyoshi left the room without another word or a look.
Ai looked down at her hands. They were wet because of her tears. She cried. She didn't want to loose him; he was her only hope of having a friend. But she knew it was going to end like this. She wiped away her tears.
"No more Tanaka Ai! No more crying! If you hid your heart deep within yourself you won't get hurt," Ai said as she lay down. "No more, no more foolish things as friendship. The organization was right. There is no such thing as love or friendship. Only darkness and power," Ai slowly drifted into an uneasy sleep. -End of flashback-
Ai's face saddened as the memories of her and Kiyoshi came like the wind.
"He promised he'll be there but he never came," Ai said not caring whether Ryou or Kiyoshi was listening.
"Why?" Ryou asked feeling sorry for Ai.
"Things just broke apart,"
Kiyoshi stood there. He suddenly felt pain in his chest. He chose to ignore it.
"You know as well as I do that a thing like friendship will get you killed," Kiyoshi said bitterly.
Ai stared hard at him. She couldn't believe how much he has changed. But then again, she changed too.
[1] Sadistic: Happiness due to other people's pain/ suffering
(A/N: Chapter 16 is done! Sounds familiar at one part huh? ^^ Please pleas review ^^)