Rikku Starr: Thanks for the encouragement Greki! Since I saw the very kind responses, I've added Chapter Four!
Disclaimer: Chrono Cross does not belong to me….it doesn't…
Chapter Three: Poker Game Gone Wild.
Years passed, and Kid was fit in very well. She grew taller and she was very slender, perfect for thieving. She wore light clothes, a short mini skirt and a half white shirt, with a red overcoat. She placed her hair in a ponytail with a braid.
Kid walked down the alleyways, that she called home, to find Burder shuffling a deck of cards. He was also a slender build, with bright blond hair. His dark blues eyes shone at Kid.
"Wanna play a game?" A whispered to her.
"How much, mate?"
"20g a game. Ya up ta it, Sheila?"
"Yeah, of course I am, but I only have 15 gil."
"All or nothin'. 100g on me. Ya ready?" Kid slammed onto the crate in front of him.
"Ya bet I am!"
"Poker it is." He dealt out the cards.
A straight flush, king high! There's no way I'm gonna lose now!
She slammed her cards onto the box.
"Straight flush with a king high!" She began to pull the gil toward her. "Looks like I'm gonna have a feast tonight!"
"Not so fast, Sheila!" He set his cards down, tapping his hands on hers. "Seems like I have a Royal Flush. How 'bout that?" He sarcastically spoke. Before Kid could think, she grabbed the gil and ran. Burder stood up and sprinted after her, pulling out his dagger. "Get back here with me gil, Sheila!" Kid sped down the alley. Running as fast she could, she didn't notice the dead end ahead of her.
"Oh no…this ain't good…" Burder approached her and began to snarl. He reached out his hand.
"I believe that belongs ta me." Thinking quickly, Kid pulled out her dagger and slashed his face. A long scratch lay across his left eye. She dashed past him, only to find herself face down in the ground. "Where do ya think yer goin', Sheila?"
"Hey!" A voice echoed from above. "Let her go!" A man, not much older than Kid, leapt off a building roof. He was a strong build, and had scarlet red hair. A katana was at his side, and he wore blue armor with a cape in the back.
"What do ya want, mate?" Burder looked down at him. "As ya can see," He looked at Kid. "I have business to take care with this Sheila." The boy looked confused.
"Why do you talk so funny?" Burder began to growl. He charged at the boy, but the boy's sword met the dagger. Burder snarled and tried to push the boy. He didn't budge. The boy laughed.
"Is that all you have?" Kid stood up and slashed her dagger across Burder's back. Kid stared at the boy.
"Get outta here, ma-" Burder's dagger met Kid's side. Blood dripped down her waist. Burder lifted his foot and kicked her to the wall, knocking her out, cold. Burder turned to the boy, to his katana at his neck.
"I insist you get out of here." The boy's eyes were cold. Burder ducked down and walked around him, holding his hands out.
"Hehe…I was only getting' me gi-" Before he could finish, he dashed off. The boy ran over to Kid, placing her head in his elbow. Her body lay across his lap. He put his hand on her forehead.
"Good…She's still alive." He looked down to her soft face and smiled.
Chapter Five: Who is this strange man who saved Kid? Well…where does he take her? Find out in the next chapter!
Rikku Starr: Hm…well I was thinking of writing more to the 'almost' finished section. I haven't decided yet, and I need help with chapter titles…I'm running out of ideas…Also, if ya give love advice, I'll pay you… -looks in purse- nothing…Lol.