Chapter 6
Settling Into A New Life
"Are they ever going to get back I am starving," Kento whined impatiently.
"Kento, it has only been about two hours," Cye reasoned, knowing he couldn't hold him back much longer.
"I'm kind of worried," Ryo said uneasily.
"Me too," Rowen and Sage agreed together.
"Guys, don't worry, they are fine," Kayura told them confidently. They better be, since they are the only ones that can help save this world.
Noticing the worry on her face, Dais walked over to Kayura and whispered, "If Anubis said they are the ones then they will be fine."
"What if they're hurt and can't get back," Ryo asked anxiously.
I wonder if they were able to eat anything. Even I am getting a little hungry. Cye wondered silently, although the wait was also causing him to loose his appetite.
Suddenly a blinding light flashed causing the guys to cover their eyes. It took them a few moments to recover.
"What the heck was that," Sage asked irritably, rubbing his eyes.
"That was brighter than the Ancients staff," Cale stated, his tone expressing his discomfort.
"Was not," Seckhmet retorted in a knowing voice. "Nothing is brighter than that infernal thing!"
"Oh, be quiet you two," Dais snorted, although he privately agreed with Seckhmet. Beside him, Kayura glared at the two, shutting them up quickly.
"We're baaaack," the five girls said jokingly, grinning.
"Well it is about time," Kento grumbled. "Maybe now I can eat."
"What, aren't you glad to see us," Penny taunted, filling proud of herself and her friends.
"Would you two quit. We need to get Munchkin and Midget fixed up," Sara asked with a sigh, feeling more than a little worn out.
"Yeah, they have got some pretty good scratches," Jaya chimed in, her tone anxious.
"Are you two ok," Ryo and Rowen asked worriedly, stepping towards the two.
"Yeah, we're fine," they said together.
"We'll be fine after we get some food and a little rest," Munchkin said quietly, weariness seeping into her tone. She wrinkled her nose at her shirt. "And a change of clothes!"
"How much time has passed while we were in the other dimension," Midget asked curiously, looking around in surprise.
"Two hours!" Kento replied in a whiny tone.
"Oh my gosh, you went two hours without food," Penny stated in a sarcastically astonished tone, laughing.
"Actually it was about three. It took us an hour to get here remember," Kento replied with a smirk.
"It was only around two hours. It seemed like a lot longer to me," Midget whispered to herself.
"Me, too. I thought it was at least six hours," Jaya said, giving her a rueful grin.
"I thought it was longer than that," Penny announced, grimacing. "It was more like eight!"
"Me, too, although I couldn't really tell. Where I was the sun never moved," Sara said matter of factly.
"It was always dark where I was," Midget said. She was still leaning on her left leg, but now Rowen was helping to support her. On the right of Rowen Ryo was supporting a very tired Munchkin.
"Let's discuss this later at the house," Ryo suggested, helping Munchkin start back the way they had come earlier.
"Yeah, these two seem to be in need of medical attention," Rowen added in a worried tone, following Ryo.
"How are the rest of them," Kayura asked, looking around.
"We just have some scrapes and bruises," Sara replied reassuringly.
"SOME!" Penny shouted, frowning. "My butt even hurts."
"Baby," Jaya retorted with a laugh. Everyone else laughed hysterically, especially Kento.
"Let's just go and I will make some food," Cye said seriously.
"FOOD!" Kento yelled. "Yes!" Kento then led the way home. When everyone entered the house they saw their bags and remembered that they were supposed to go home today.
"Shoot, I'm supposed to be home in three hours," Sage announced suddenly, glancing at his watch. "I completely forgot."
"Me, too," Kento responded, grimacing at the thought.
"We were just supposed to be shopping for school clothes," Jaya said, frowning worriedly. "My mom is going to be mad if we don't get home soon and with at least one outfit each."
"It's a good thing I brought an extra pair of clothes. Look at what I am wearing," Midget said disgustedly.
"Oh, my favorite shirt," Munchkin said sadly. "I think I can safely say it will never be the same again."
With Midget's words everyone looked at her and saw her leg wrap. Then at Munchkin when she spoke of her shirt. They saw the wrap around her chest.
"What on earth happened to you two," Sage asked, walking over.
"Ignore it, I'm hungry. Cye you said you would cook us something," Munchkin replied, trying to get the attention off of her.
"I can see blood soaking through your wraps," Sage told her in a soft tone.
"Just let us help you, please," Ryo asked in a pleading tone.
"Here sit down," Rowen said, leading Midget to the couch. "Please let Sage look at your leg. I can't stand to see you in pain."
"All right," Midget replied with a sigh. She was actually relieved to sit down. "Munchkin, just let them help. You are worse then Penny, you big baby! Besides it could get infected. Sage look at her first please, her back is pretty bad."
"Shut up, Midget, I'm fine," Munchkin snapped. Then she caught Ryo's eyes and she could tell he was really worried so she decided to let Sage help. I can't stand to see Ryo sad like that. I guess I should get this looked at.
"Don't you dare argue with me Munchkin," Midget hissed. "Sit down, we are all worried."
"Fine, but only if Cye promises to make me some food. I'm starving." Munchkin said, her tone purposely hungry.
With that Cye and Jaya went into the kitchen with Kento and Penny right behind them. Then Munchkin sat on the couch next to Midget, who had a satisfied grin on her face. Ryo and Rowen sat in chairs across from the two girls, while the warlords stood next to the two boys. Sage and Kayura then proceeded to check on the two girls, while Sara went to get the medical kit from upstairs. She knew where it was from last night.
Sage started to untie the shirt around Munchkin's chest. She then turned around so Sage and Kayura could get a good look at her back. Kayura lifted her shirt and examined the wounds. Sara had just returned with the medical kit when Kayura turned to her and asked, "Would you please get us a bowl of water and some rags?" Sara turned to the kitchen and left to get them.
"What did that," Sage asked curiously.
"Some strange Imp," Munchkin replied tiredly. "It was seven feet tall, red, had a bulls head, dragon wings, and a bear's body, claws and all..."
"KENTO, GET OUT!" Cye yelled angrily.
"Penny, please restrain him," Jaya said in an exasperated tone. "Take him to the table or to another room. The food won't be ready for another twenty minutes."
"Let me just have a snack," Kento whined pathetically.
"Look, just sit down for another twenty minutes and we will have a lot of good food. I promise," Penny replied sternly. "This will help teach you some control."
"..Anyway, it clawed my back when we were fighting. It doesn't hurt that bad though. Well, at least it went numb before I climbed the rope to get out," Munchkin finished, rolling her eyes at the previous scene.
Sara came back with the water and rags. "Man, it's scary in there," she laughed. "Is he always like that?"
"Only when he's hungry," Rowen replied.
"And since that is all the time. YES!" Ryo stated.
Sage and Kayura were cleaning Munchkin's wounds when Rowen moved to Midget and asked, "Do you need anything right now?"
"I could use a knife or some scissors to cut this off," she replied pointing to her bandage.
"Sure. I'll be right back," he replied.
Ryo was getting a little fidgety so Rowen dragged him off to the study. In there Rowen asked Ryo, "Are we sure we want them to get involved in this war?"
"Of course not," Ryo replied. "But, remember what Anubis and Kayura said, we need them. I don't like this."
"Me either," Rowen said quietly. "We beat Talpa alone the last two times why would we need help this time?"
"Because Talpa isn't alone this time." A voice thrummed in their heads.
"What do you mean Ancient One," Rowen asked. He knew exactly who that voice belonged to.
"I mean Talpa's sister has joined this fight. She is tired of seeing her family name dishonored with every defeat." The Ancient replied.
"Just how strong is his sister," asked Ryo. This is just great. First we have to fight Talpa twice now we have to fight him and his sister. This is just getting worse and worse.
"She is about twice as strong as him. She has lived in a dimension that has increased her power with every year. She has also given Talpa her strongest warrior, and two other armors to help. This battle will not be easy and you must first teach the girls how to use their armors and develop their skills. I must go now, but trust them and have faith in them. They will help and trust in you. Good Luck!" the Ancient said.
"Well let's go check on the others," Ryo said heading to the door.
Rowen quickly grabbed the scissors and off they went.
"Well, that should do it," Sage said finishing up with Munchkin's bandage. "Your next." Sage was walking to Midget when Rowen and Ryo walked in.
"Here are the scissors, Sage," Rowen said handing them to him.
Sage took the scissors and began to cut the bandage away. "Tell me if it hurts," he said in a soft voice. When he finally cut through the shirt he saw a big gash in her pant leg and a lot of blood. Kayura handed him a rag to clear the view so he could cut the pants off.
Behind them the warlords swore at the sight. "That is a clean cut, it had to have been made by a sword or spear or something." Seckhmet said through clenched teeth.
"What was it that got you," Cale asked.
"It was this guardian of my orb. It was seven foot tall, had the bottom of a horse, chest and arms of a man, and the head of a bird. The guardian used a huge spear, and sliced my leg with it when he first attacked me. It looks worse now because I was on it for a while afterwards. Not to mention I had to climb all the way down that stupid tower." she said whispering that last part to herself.
Munchkin was the only one to hear what she said so she decided to let it go for now, but they definitely had to talk later. While Munchkin was thinking she didn't notice Ryo walk behind her to White Blaze. She heard him whisper, "Don't worry they are ok." The little scene reminded her of Wild Flame, her tiger friend. Glancing over at Midget, she saw that Midget was thinking of her panther friend, Midnight Star. Matter of fact tomorrow was the day when their families were supposed to arrive and bring their pets. That thought made her brighten just a little.
Kayura and Sage had just finished bandaging Midget's leg wound when Jaya walks in and announces, "Food is ready, but you better hurry. Kento is at the table ready to start without you and from what Cye told me you don't want to let him eat first."
Everyone laughed and ran into the dinning room. Midget and Munchkin, being supported by Rowen and Ryo were the last to enter.
"I noticed that Kento only entered the kitchen that one time. What did you do to him to keep him out and quiet," Cye asked.
"It's a secret," Penny said while smiling. The other four girls started snickering when she said that.
The others were confused, but didn't pursue it. They all looked over at Kento who had his blushing cheeks full of food. Everyone then began to eat.
"Cye, this is great. Thank you," Munchkin said quietly.
"Thank Jaya too. She helped out a lot," Cye replied. His face was a little pink.
"Thank you Jaya and Cye," everyone chimed.
"Any time," Jaya replied. "I love to cook."
"Me too," Cye said with a cute little grin.
Well, isn't that cute. thought Munchkin. She could see everyone paired up in her mind. Kento and Penny, Sage and Sara, Cye and Jaya, Midget and Rowen, and Herself and Ryo. She was particularly happy about that last one.
At the exact same time Midget was sensing the same bonds, only she also saw a very cute little couple in Kayura and Dais. I kinda feel sorry about Cale and Seckhmet. They don't seem to be the kind of people to get girls. But for some reason I have this feeling they will be happy very soon.
The rest of the meal was eaten in silence. Ryo sat across the table of Munchkin, Rowen across from Midget, Sage across from Sara, Cye across from Jaya, Kento across from Penny, while the warlords just sat at one end of the table.
"It is about three in the evening, and I have to be home around four," Sage said. "I guess I will see you all in school tomorrow."
"Yeah, I have to go too," Kento stated.
"Also," Rowen corrected. "I must be going as well."
"I think we all need to go home," Ryo replied.
"Actually, we have to go shopping," Sara said.
"That is right," Jaya agreed. "If my mom sees us without any clothes we will be in trouble."
"Speaking of clothes. I think Midget and I should change into her other ones so as not to scare your mom." Munchkin said.
"I agree," Midget said. "I will go get them."
"No, you are hurt," Rowen blurted out. "I mean someone else can get them."
"How about I go get them," Jaya said. "Seeing as though I have the keys."
"They are in the trunk," Midget replied.
With that Jaya went to the car and brought back the clothes. The two girls, Midget and Munchkin, went upstairs to change.
"How are we going to explain the cuts to my mom," Jaya asked.
"Why would she have to see them," Kento asked.
"Well, she is our coach and we are on the school gymnastics team." answers Sara.
"Oh. That could be a problem," Penny thought out loud.
"Well, Sage could always try to heal them," Cye said.
As he said that Munchkin and Midget were walking down the stairs. When they walked in Munchkin said, "We can deal with it when we get home. We don't have practice till tomorrow and right now we have to get going."
"Yeah, your mom won't see it unless we show her. So don't worry for now." Midget replied.
"Besides, even in practice she never sees our legs or backs. They are covered by our tights." Munchkin said.
"Ok, fine lets just go." Sara said.
With that they all left the house and went their separate ways. The girls piled into the car and drove to the mall. Each girl bought three outfits and a new pair of shoes. After that they all went to Jaya's house. As they pulled in the driveway they saw several other cars in front of the house. When they went inside Jaya's mom came out of the living room with a huge smile on her face. "Guess what girls. I have a big surprise for you all in the living room. Come with me."
The girls looked at each other with surprised looks on their faces then decided to follow. When they entered the living room each of the girls yelled with joy, "You're here!" Inside they saw their families.
Jaya hugged her mom and saw her dad and younger brother and two younger sisters walk over to them. She ran over to him and hugged her dad. "Hi dad, Jimmy, Jennifer, Jackie." she said to her family.
Sara ran to her family hugging both of her parents and saying hi to everyone else. "Hi dad, mom, Sammy, Kathy, Jason, Nathan."
Penny ran and jumped into her fathers arms saying hi to everyone. "Hi dad, mom, Patrick, Raymond, Tara."
Midget walked over to her guardian. She was taken in by him when 4 1/2 years old. Her parents died then and she was found by him in the forest by his house. He never actually adopted her, but they love each other a lot. "Hi Jonathan." she said while they hugged.
Munchkin walked over to her guardian as well. She had been orphaned when three and then found by him in the woods where he was hunting. He took her in, but never made her his daughter. They are really close and loving. "Hi Chance." she said with a smile of relief. He grabbed her in a big hug.
Midget walked up to Chance and gave him a hug and said hi, while Munchkin did the same to Jonathan.
"So how are you two," Chance asked Midget and Munchkin.
"Fine Captain, and you," Midget replied.
"I am ok," he said. "I am now teaching at the American base here. How is the professor?"
"He is doing good," Midget replied. "He is working with another scientist down here on a big project."
"It is interesting how we all seemed to have been given the opportunity to move here for a while. Don't you think?" Chance asked.
"Yes, I think it is, but I also think it is great." Midget chimed.
"I agree." he stated.
"Agree on what," Asked Jonathan.
"That it is great how we all could come over here for a while," replied Midget moving closer to the professor.
"Yes, me too," Munchkin chimed going back over to the Captain.
"Well we all have to get going," Sara's dad said. "We have to finish unpacking."
"Us too," announced Penny's mom.
"I guess we need to go as well," Chance and Jonathan said together. With that everyone gathered their things and left with their families.
Jaya and her family were at the dinner table talking when her father asked, "What did you and the other girls do today?"
"Well we went shopping for some clothes and ran into some cute guys. They were really sweet and helpful. There was one that was really quiet and cute. Sis, you should of seen how cute he was. His name is Cye." she replied.
Sara and her family sat down together. Sara's mother asked, "So, Sara, what did the five of you do today?"
Sara grinned at everyone. "We went shopping! I got three new outfits and a new pair of shoes. Oh, and while we were out we met these cute guys. There was one with blonde hair and lavender colored eyes. He was absolutely gorgeous. His name was Sage," she gushed.
Penny's family sat down to a huge feast. After a few minutes one of Penny's older brothers asked, "Penny, what did you and your little friends do today?"
Penny replied, "Well, we met some cute guys. There was one who has a big appetite and a hard head, but he had a great sense of humor. His name was Kento. Oh, and we went shopping. You should see Sara when she gets in a mall," Penny said, shaking.
Midget and Jonathan sat down to take out. Jonathan said, "You know, I've always liked Japanese food. So, what did you all do today?"
"Not much. We met some cute guys, went shopping, and that was about it. I met your scientist friend's son, Rowen. He is very sweet and very cute. I love his blue hair that nearly matches his sapphire eyes. Just wait until you meet him," Midget responded. Then she looked around. "By the way, where is Midnight Star? Still in customs under quarantine?"
"Yeah, but we can go get her out tomorrow after school," Jonathan said.
Munchkin and Chance sat down at the table about to eat the Chinese food they had ordered. "So, what did you and your four friends do today?" the Captain asked.
"Not too much. On the way to the mall we met these cute guys. They were very interesting. One was just sooo cute. He had black hair and tiger blue eyes. He was very sweet and had a great smile. His name is Ryo." Munchkin replied with a smile.
"Just you all be careful, ok." Chance said with a worried tone.
Glancing around Munchkin realized Wild Flame hadn't greeted her. "Where is Flame?" she asked.
"He is still in quarantine at customs," Chance replied. "But don't worry after school tomorrow you can pick her up. I think the Doc. is taking Midget to pick Star up then. Maybe you both can meet up or something?"
To be continued....