Title: New Kids on the Block
Rating: PG-13
Warning: Slash, AU, OOC
Disclaimer I do not own Ronin Warriors
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Chapter Sixteen
Ryo rolled over in bed, slowly opening his eyes. His vision was still blurred, but he could tell he was safely tucked away in his room. Sighing, he tossed back the blanket and sat up to quickly. Vertigo took over, and the room began to spin. Groaning, Ryo laid back down, covering his head with his pillow.
When he felt like he was not going to vomit all over the floor, Ryo moved the pillow and slowly sat up. Moving slowly, he got out of bed and made his way towards the door. Walking out into the hall, he could hear his grandmother yelling at Anubis, and his twin was not saying anything.
He could barely make out the voice of Mrs. Date, scolding Sage and Kale for even allowing them to do with without supervision. Groaning softly, Ryo made his way down the stairs, leaning against the wall for support. He stepped off the last step to find Whiteblaze already standing there.
Smiling, Ryo reached down and pet the large cat, and walked into the living room. "Grandma, stop yelling at him," he muttered as he walked past her to sit on the couch next to a shocked looking Anubis.
"Ryo! What are you doing out of bed!?" Ms. Sanada cried. "Are you feeling alright? And don't try to save him; it's his fault he's in trouble! I've told him repeatedly not to smack you in the head with his spears!"
Blinking, Ryo looked over at Anubis. "You hit me with the spear?"
Anubis nodded. "That's when you went crashing into the house."
Shaking his head, Ryo turned back to his grandmother. "It's not his fault. Hell, I had passed out before he hit me. I don't even remember seeing your spear fly towards my head," he said, and it was the truth.
His grandmother glared at him. "Why did you pass out on your feet?"
Ryo sighed. "When Anubis and everyone went to the movies, I stayed here. The whole time I was outside practicing, and came inside to eat, but I never did, so when we went to spar, I just didn't have the energy for it."
"Ryo! You know how dangerous that is!" Ms. Sanada stated. "You could have seriously gotten hurt!"
"I know, I know, and it won't happen again," Ryo muttered, running a hand through his hair.
"That still doesn't explain why neither one of you came to get me to supervise," Ms. Date stated, leering at Sage and Kale.
Ryo groaned inwardly, knowing it was his fault they were now being yelled at as well. "That was my fault too," he lied. "Sage, being his normal self, wanted to get someone, but I told him not to. I didn't think I'd pass out from a lack of food in the middle of a fight."
Ms. Sanada and Ms. Date looked the four boys over then sighed. "I'm just glad that you're okay," Ryo's grandmother said, leaning down to kiss his forehead. "Now, I'm heading to work, and I expect you to eat something."
"I will," Ryo promised, followed by a low rumble from his stomach. His grandmother nodded and left, followed shortly by Ms. Date.
Once Anubis heard the door close, his arms encircled Ryo in a bear hug. "I never thought I'd be happy to see you!" he exclaimed, tightening his grip.
Ryo winced, trying to pull away. "Anubis! Too tight! Let go! Pain!"
Anubis pulled away, smiling slightly. "Sorry, but I thought I had killed you or something."
Ryo rolled his eyes and got off the couch. "Yeah, like you could kill me," he muttered, walking into the kitchen.
Anubis rolled his eyes, getting up form the couch. "C'mon, Kale, let's go tell everyone my brain dead brother is fine." Laughing, Kale got up and followed Anubis from the house. Sighing, Sage got up and followed Ryo into the kitchen.
The Japanese teen was sitting at the table, eating some pizza and drinking bottled water. His eyes seemed a little distant, but the color was slowly returning to them. Sighing, Sage went and sat down next to Ryo, crossing his arms over his chest. "Why did you lie to my mother?"
Blinking, Ryo turned to face Sage. "Why should you get in trouble because I was being stupid?"
"I shouldn't, that doesn't mean you had to lie," Sage stated.
Ryo rolled his eyes, standing up and taking his now empty plate to the sink. "Sage, just shut up and be grateful that I just got you out of trouble."
Sage sighed, looking down at the table. "Everyone was worried about you, you know."
Ryo sighed as well, leaning against the counter. "Don't guilt trip me," he muttered. "I'm not in the mood."
"I'm not trying to guilt trip you," Sage stated, getting up from the table. "Can I ask you a serious question?"
Ryo turned, eyeing Sage skeptically. "Um...sure... go ahead."
"What's the real reason you don't want to be with Rowen or Me?" Sage asked.
Ryo turned all the way around, glaring at the blonde. "That is none of your business."
"Answer me," Sage said, taking a step towards Ryo. "There has to be a reason you think it won't work out."
Ryo rolled his eyes. "I just know that it won't, so drop it," he growled, going on the defensive.
"No, I want a straight answer," Sage stated, walking right up to Ryo.
"You want a straight answer out of a bent guy? That's smart..." Ryo countered.
Sage glared at Ryo. "You know what I mean, so why can't you just answer the question?"
"It's none of your damn business!" Ryo snapped viciously. "So back the fuck off."
Sighing, Sage's glare softened and he stepped away. "I don't understand why you have to be so defensive. Is it really that hard to believe that two guys happen to like you?"
Ryo snorted. "You and I spend more time fighting then we do anything else, so yes, I do find it hard to believe."
Sage rolled his eyes, turning and walking towards the door. "I wanted to be you're friend, but you had to start off by being an ass, so don't try and say it's my fault as well," he said. "I was really scared when you didn't get up, and before the words ever left Kale's mouth, I was already running towards my house to get my father so he could help. But if you're still going to be an ass about it all, fine, I'll drop it. You'll never hear me talk about it again," he stated, then left the kitchen. The soft clicking of the front door told Ryo he had left the house completely.