~*In Love and Trust*~
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~*Author's Note*~
Heidi, hi, hi! LOL. Yes, I am very happy, and I really want to thank to those who reviewed, and I thought I just might take the time to answer some of them, at least, just to get some questions out. Like I said, before, expect greater chances of updating in the weekends! MWAHAHA, I'M MAKING THIS NOTE LONG! Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be so mean, but this is necessary, before it piles up.
*NeoBlaze* Thank you, I'm glad that you feel that way, but unfortunately, due to the wrong-timing and age issue, we won't be having any lemons, and if I did, it'd probably be an NC 17, for my imaginative mind......(O_O) But we'll see, maybe after, if I should write a lovey dovey, romancing, and stuff, and such. I'm really gonna need new ideas for a new fic once I'm done with this.... Well, that'd be after quite a while.
*Lady Orient* Yes, thank you for the corrections. As you can see, I need a lot of work on my writing. They will not be called cliffhangers, then. They will be called sky divers.......*Crickets chirping.* (-_-) OKAY, I TRY to get a little humour, and-okay, ya, that blowed...
*element6* Yes, it's good that they don't sleep together that way. They would've beaten each other fist, then had their minds controlled before they ever do. However......... (*_*) You.........I TRUSTED YOU! HOW DARE YOU HACK INTO MY COMPUTER!?!?!?!?.....(^_^) Just kidding, just kidding, really, you had me thinking it was you. Then I would have stopped updating! LOL!
*darkside hazuki* I dunno, someone pointed out that he was too young for stuff like that-I forgot who, but yeah. Yessums, I am going to put Kai on with some moves like that.... (^_^) Maybe make Kai do some dance moves too? LOL, just kidding.....Or not.....
*kai baby-girl* Yeah, you see? You see? That is what school really does to your brain. It slowly eats away at your youth and turn you into zombies too! But anyway, thank you!
*All Reviewers* Thank you, all this appreciation is making me try to write to the best of my abilities. Oh, and some more typos as I re-read this story. As long as I have this kind of support, I am going to be a happy author! Please sit back, relax, and enjoy your read.
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~*At Dojo Tyson's*~
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"Sir, we have found a major problem."
"WHAT NOW?!"
"The so-called wife of yours went out to try and hide the money."
"ALL OF IT?"
"Yes, but from your trustworthy sources, we found out where the old woman is keeping her dough. It's somehow hidden in a sort of safe in a place somewhere in Greece, sir."
"Greece, eh?" said the cold voice. "Anything else?"
"No, not yet, sir. Apprently nothing yet, but we have been close. The old woman is still trying to resist our persuation as to finding out the where abouts of the proper co-ordinates. We are glad to inform you, that her efforts we in vain, and we have tracked a record of a large amout of money somewhere in a place called Corinth."
"You haven't harmed her in any way?"
"No, but she seems to be aware that we won't, and it looks like she is abusing our respect for her."
"Very well, still, I would like to put my next plans into action. If my daughter is truly is a part of me, then I would know that she will come after what she has lost."
"Yes, sire."
"And-TRY not to screw up, okay?"
"Of course, sire."
The man smiled. 'Soon, he would gain control of what would have been his. Once he gets rid of the last of them, he can steal the money from the fool who is guarding it. Then, with his combined riches, he will definitely be the man to be feared and respected.'
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"TYSON'S PLACE!?!?!? YOU'RE TAKING ME TO TYSON'S PLACE!?!?!?!" Queen ran up to him, fists clenched. "What in damnnation are you thinking about?!?!"
Kai rolled his eyes, trying to ignore the nagging in his head. He lets her stay at his place, he lets her use some of his clothes, he helped her escape the two idiots that were after them, and now, he brings her to a safe place, and she blows her hot air all over him. 'Ungrateful wench'. he thought. "Sigh, just let it go, okay, I'm sure that they won't remember what happened."
"I don't know what you are talking about." huffed Queen, but as Kai lifted his hand to knock..
Faint shouting could be heard from the interior of the dojo, with many scuffles, and crashes?"
Behind the door, they could hear-
"Tyson, watch where you're doing that!"
"Ouch, that was my foot!"
"Were'nt you listening to the instructions?!?"
"Hey, don't blame me, I already said that I can't do it! You wanted to teach me!"
"Well, were not getting anywhere, and this is getting ridiculous!"
"Fine, I'm gonna try harder!"
CRASH!
All voices: "AWWWWWWWW, Tyson!" *Kai and Queen outside: Sweatdrop. (-_-;)*
"AHHHHHHHHH! My bonsai plants!! OUT! OUT!"( I think you know who said that. )
More scufflings could be heard, and the door flew open, and Kai and Queen ducked in time to see Tyson fly out, landing in a tired heap a few ways away. The door slammed quickly, before the person could notice them.
The two watched as Tyson moaned, rubbing his bum. "Oooowwww, my bum, I can't believe I have to go through with this, this is the last time I'm letting Kenny teach me." he began to walk, right into Kai and Queen, still not noticing them...
Kai: (-_-) Idiot.
Queen: (o_o) Ooooookaaaayyy.
Tyson was still muttering to himself. "I hate this, two left feet...Hey, Kai, haven't seen you in a while, I thought you've gone to hell or something.............*pause*...........Kai?!KAI!" Tyson eventually noticed the tired, dirty boy, and gave him a punch on the arm. "Whoa, man, never seen you in a long time, hey, guess what-" Tyson spotted Queen, who was still in disbelief about his behaviour. "Queen? Wow, is that really you? Gee, you guys look terrible. Go in, get yourselves refreshed, I'll let the others know, and-"
"Tyson, the questions can wait, right now, all we wanna do is rest for now."
"Yeah man, sure, whatever." Tyson opened the door, with Kai and Queen right behind him.
When the three walked in, a shocked look was pasted on each of their faces.
"What, haven't you seen me in a worse condition before?" asked Kai,crossing his arms.
"I can't believe that you're here, with Queen, too." replied Ray, as they all recovered from the shock. He got up from the couch that he had been sitting on.
"Are you guys okay, you look like people escaping from alcatraz."said Kenny, rushing up to look closer at the large scratches on Kai's arm.
"Yeah, we haven't heard from you in quite a while, and then you show up looking like this? What happened?" asked Max, from the back.
"Listen, were fine, we just need to rest. We really need it." Kai studied the room where some couches had been pushed to the wall, and the coffee table had been placed against the wall on it's side. In the corner a broken pot and soil remains were found, not to mention some miniscule branches. "What were you doing, anyway? This place looks like hell."
Hilary, Kenny, Max, and Ray exchanged glances, and Tyson began mumbling to himself.
"Well you see, Kai, we were um, trying to give Tyson some dance lessons."
Kai raised his eyebrows. "I'm not going to ask what gave you that idea, but I really came here to ask for a favour."
Tyson's expression brightened, and he walked up to Kai and grinned. "Sure, Kai, ol' buddy. Anything. I just can't believe the 'Kai' wants a favour."
"Give it up, I just want Queen and I to stay here for a while." said Kai, stepping aside to show Queen, leaning on the wall, listening to the conversation.
"Queen? Is that really Queen?" Kenny studied her face, earning a frown from Queen.
"Would you stop that, I'm not an exhibit you can just stare at all day." Queen snapped, and Kenny muttered a hurried apology.
"Yeah, can we just get changed?"Kai turned to Tyson. "Hey , do you still have the clothes I left last week, Tyson?"
"Kai, dude, it's been ironed, and flattened to a crisp, and it's in the closet by the bathroom." Tyson turned to leave, but Ray stopped him.
"Hey, what about Queen?" he asked, and Queen sent him a death glare.
Tyson looked like he was thinking for a while, ( A.N. Tyson, thinking? (O_O)....Wow. ) and his eyes landed on Hilary. "Hey, Hilary, can you lend Queen some of your clothes? Your clothes? You know the ones you brought for the sleepover?"
Hilary seemed to look nervous for a moment, but then it replaced one with determination. "Sure, why not? Come on, Queen, I've got pants, I'm sure you'd like that."
Queen said nothing, but she gave Kai a blank look. Kai nodded, and she followed Hilary without another word.
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"Dude, Kai, what's she doing here, when did you find her?" Tyson asked, as all the five boys stood inside Tyson's bedroom, waiting for Kai to be finished.
The bathroom door opened, and Kai came out, almost as good as new, (I take it boys take shorter time to change.) except for the few scratches the broken glass made. "Since Monday, two or three days ago, something like that." he frowned, poking at his elbow, where a piece of glass was still remaining.
"Here Kai, let me look at that." Kenny, and Kai sat on Tyson's bed.
"Kai, are you going to tell us? From the way Queen gave you that look before she followed Hilary it seemed as though she trusts ya or something." Max said.
"Yeah, what happened? Is there a problem, we are your friends, and you know we'd help in any way we could." added Ray.
"I know that, and I suppose I'm glad, but if we include you, it could be dangerous, it would be all my fault if he finds out that you are involved." Kai answered, wincing a little as Kenny poked at his arm.
"Hey, remember us, Kai? We always haul in trouble, and we are always the victor!" grinned Tyson, in the same cocky sound he always does.
"Besides, what is this 'he' that you are talking about?" added Ray. "Did he do this to you?"
"I dunno, but you're not going to believe this." and Kai began his story since his discovering of Queen, and King's warning.
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"Um, does is this outfit okay, Queen?" asked Hilary timidly, holding up a pair of flare jean pants, and a light pink shirt.
Queen stared at the clothes, pausing at the pink shirt, and sighed. "Whatever."
Hilary smiled, and led her to a different bathroom, and began filling the bathtub with warm water. Finally, after an awkward silence, in which Queen completely avoided her eyes, Hilary poured some bubble bath, and got some shampoo and fragrant soap. "Okay, Queen, it's ready, hurry before it gets cold."
Queen's eyes narrowed, and said; "Aren't you going, yet?"
Hilary looked confused, but smiled again. "I was hoping I could help you scrub away the dirt where you can't reach, I mean, there's no guys around, but if you want me to go, sure." she turned to go, but Queen tapped her shoulder.
"Fine, I guess so, but say one word and you're in big trouble, kay?" Queen said in a dangerously quiet voice.
"O-okay, then, Queen, I won't tell." answered Hilary, wondering what was wrong. In a few moments, once Queen was completely bare, Hilary's eyes almost filed with tears. Many whip marks traced deep crevases on her back, and thighs. Queen turned away, avoiding to look at Hilary's reaction. It was pity, and she detested it. The cuts from the mornings' ordeal made everything look ten times worse.
"Are you finished gawking so I can take a bath now?" Queen said.
Hilary nodded, and Queen got in, wincing at the stinging feeling from the cuts. Silence again, as Hilary massaged Queens' scalp with shampoo. Queen studied her marks, biting her tongue. It seems like they happened yesterday, the pain was still branded in her mind.
"Queen? Do you still remember them?" Hilary asked.
She knew what Hilary meant. "I said not a word, and I wanted you to forget you saw it."
"I want to know, I really want to help, and I want to be there for you, Queen. We all are."
"Eventhough cuts and mistakes are forgotten, the pain shall forever remain. It's like ink, forever tainting my soul until I can't take the pressure any longer." Queen shut her eyes as Hilary rinsed the shampoo out, and to add in the conditioner. "I suppose I can tell you. You see, my father gave these to me."
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"Man, that's why they're after you? Just because of HER?" Tyson grinned. "And now you can't stay at your house cause of Queen? I mean, your house trashed, you house probably burning down right now, and you cars stolen, just for the sake of your adversary who already destroyed your blade once and-"
"Thats' enough, Tyson, Kai is tired, and he's needing rest." Kenny bandaged Kai's arm. "We should be thinking about what's going to happen now. Haven't you heard from King yet?"
"No, and I'm getting worried. I heard the men that attacked us talking about hurting someone, but I don't know who."
"I hope it's not who we think it is." said Max, wringing his fingers. "Poor Queen. Having to see her mother die at her father's hands."
"I should'nt have told you."
"Why, Kai?"asked Tyson.
"Cause if Queen finds out that I practically shared her life story with many other people..."
"Kai, it's a good thing to tell, we won't let out a single hint that we know anything."
A knock at their door gave them a jump, as Hilary came in, followed by Queen, who stayed impassive-well, so it may be. Kai and the others had the expression of surprise on their faces as Queen had actually worn a pink shirt, and regular pants, unlike the outfit they were used to seeing her in.
"Hey, good thing you guys came back. We were getting worried, but then again, that must be how long girls take, huh?" said Tyson, as they made their way to sit down on the floor.
"Yeah, okay, Tyson, it's not like we'd get lost at your place." Hilary turned to Kai. "Kai, were gonna need to go shopping tomorrow, Queen doesn't um, like pink, and well, her size is a little more smaller than mine, so is that okay if we borrow some money from you in the mean time?"
Kai pondered, and the boys exchanged glances again. Shopping? With Hilary? With Queen? With KAI'S MONEY?!?!?
"I guess you could, but I'm gonna have to come and make sure you don't spend all of what I have." said Kai, and all the others knew that it was the purpose of keeping a close eye on Queen, not the improtance of his bank account.
Another knock at the door made them jump, and Tyson's grandpa came in, with his usual clothes, and the spring in his step.
"Hey, boys, what's going on, you've been real quiet, and-" he paused, giving a quick scan his grandson's room. "Gee, is that you, Kai?"
Kai nodded. Grandpa looked around again, and spotted Queen. "Oooo, is that your girlfriend?"
Silence. Eh, not quite. Tyson stuck a fist in his mouth to keep from laughing, Ray sweatdropped, Max shook his head, Kai had frozen, but had turned the slightest shade of red, and Queen flushed.
"Um, grandpa, this is Queen, and she's um, my friend." Hilary cut in, and Queen slowly let out air that she hadn't let out.
'Him, my boyfriend? Is the old man on something?' Queen thought.
"Oh really? Well, eh, sorry bou't that, but ya, know, I'd think-"
"Ya, okay, grandpa, what was it you were telling us?" asked Tyson.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, sorry little dude, I kinda forgot." said the old man sheepishly. "Oh hey, I remember, dinners' in ten minutes."
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C.A.: Sorry, if this wasn't as good as my other ones, but I felt that they need a calm part. Before I have to only put in fast scenes and stuff, and this day is going to be long. ( I seem to like that word. )Also, in the next chappie, I might have Kai and Queen get together again, I think I might, so it would be longer. Also, I will try to get a better grasp at the characters and stuff. I have to do course selection now, and I can't think straight! So basically, on my to do list: Try to get better grasp at characters Personal goal to make chappies longer that the one before Get the two to interact more Keep track of what's still left to type. I have others, but I don't want to spoil anything now, would I? (^_~)
I am trying, to make this better, and the reviews are helping me on what I'm doing right, what you like, and what's not that good. Cheers, Candide Avedo
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~*Author's Note*~
Heidi, hi, hi! LOL. Yes, I am very happy, and I really want to thank to those who reviewed, and I thought I just might take the time to answer some of them, at least, just to get some questions out. Like I said, before, expect greater chances of updating in the weekends! MWAHAHA, I'M MAKING THIS NOTE LONG! Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be so mean, but this is necessary, before it piles up.
*NeoBlaze* Thank you, I'm glad that you feel that way, but unfortunately, due to the wrong-timing and age issue, we won't be having any lemons, and if I did, it'd probably be an NC 17, for my imaginative mind......(O_O) But we'll see, maybe after, if I should write a lovey dovey, romancing, and stuff, and such. I'm really gonna need new ideas for a new fic once I'm done with this.... Well, that'd be after quite a while.
*Lady Orient* Yes, thank you for the corrections. As you can see, I need a lot of work on my writing. They will not be called cliffhangers, then. They will be called sky divers.......*Crickets chirping.* (-_-) OKAY, I TRY to get a little humour, and-okay, ya, that blowed...
*element6* Yes, it's good that they don't sleep together that way. They would've beaten each other fist, then had their minds controlled before they ever do. However......... (*_*) You.........I TRUSTED YOU! HOW DARE YOU HACK INTO MY COMPUTER!?!?!?!?.....(^_^) Just kidding, just kidding, really, you had me thinking it was you. Then I would have stopped updating! LOL!
*darkside hazuki* I dunno, someone pointed out that he was too young for stuff like that-I forgot who, but yeah. Yessums, I am going to put Kai on with some moves like that.... (^_^) Maybe make Kai do some dance moves too? LOL, just kidding.....Or not.....
*kai baby-girl* Yeah, you see? You see? That is what school really does to your brain. It slowly eats away at your youth and turn you into zombies too! But anyway, thank you!
*All Reviewers* Thank you, all this appreciation is making me try to write to the best of my abilities. Oh, and some more typos as I re-read this story. As long as I have this kind of support, I am going to be a happy author! Please sit back, relax, and enjoy your read.
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~*At Dojo Tyson's*~
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"Sir, we have found a major problem."
"WHAT NOW?!"
"The so-called wife of yours went out to try and hide the money."
"ALL OF IT?"
"Yes, but from your trustworthy sources, we found out where the old woman is keeping her dough. It's somehow hidden in a sort of safe in a place somewhere in Greece, sir."
"Greece, eh?" said the cold voice. "Anything else?"
"No, not yet, sir. Apprently nothing yet, but we have been close. The old woman is still trying to resist our persuation as to finding out the where abouts of the proper co-ordinates. We are glad to inform you, that her efforts we in vain, and we have tracked a record of a large amout of money somewhere in a place called Corinth."
"You haven't harmed her in any way?"
"No, but she seems to be aware that we won't, and it looks like she is abusing our respect for her."
"Very well, still, I would like to put my next plans into action. If my daughter is truly is a part of me, then I would know that she will come after what she has lost."
"Yes, sire."
"And-TRY not to screw up, okay?"
"Of course, sire."
The man smiled. 'Soon, he would gain control of what would have been his. Once he gets rid of the last of them, he can steal the money from the fool who is guarding it. Then, with his combined riches, he will definitely be the man to be feared and respected.'
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"TYSON'S PLACE!?!?!? YOU'RE TAKING ME TO TYSON'S PLACE!?!?!?!" Queen ran up to him, fists clenched. "What in damnnation are you thinking about?!?!"
Kai rolled his eyes, trying to ignore the nagging in his head. He lets her stay at his place, he lets her use some of his clothes, he helped her escape the two idiots that were after them, and now, he brings her to a safe place, and she blows her hot air all over him. 'Ungrateful wench'. he thought. "Sigh, just let it go, okay, I'm sure that they won't remember what happened."
"I don't know what you are talking about." huffed Queen, but as Kai lifted his hand to knock..
Faint shouting could be heard from the interior of the dojo, with many scuffles, and crashes?"
Behind the door, they could hear-
"Tyson, watch where you're doing that!"
"Ouch, that was my foot!"
"Were'nt you listening to the instructions?!?"
"Hey, don't blame me, I already said that I can't do it! You wanted to teach me!"
"Well, were not getting anywhere, and this is getting ridiculous!"
"Fine, I'm gonna try harder!"
CRASH!
All voices: "AWWWWWWWW, Tyson!" *Kai and Queen outside: Sweatdrop. (-_-;)*
"AHHHHHHHHH! My bonsai plants!! OUT! OUT!"( I think you know who said that. )
More scufflings could be heard, and the door flew open, and Kai and Queen ducked in time to see Tyson fly out, landing in a tired heap a few ways away. The door slammed quickly, before the person could notice them.
The two watched as Tyson moaned, rubbing his bum. "Oooowwww, my bum, I can't believe I have to go through with this, this is the last time I'm letting Kenny teach me." he began to walk, right into Kai and Queen, still not noticing them...
Kai: (-_-) Idiot.
Queen: (o_o) Ooooookaaaayyy.
Tyson was still muttering to himself. "I hate this, two left feet...Hey, Kai, haven't seen you in a while, I thought you've gone to hell or something.............*pause*...........Kai?!KAI!" Tyson eventually noticed the tired, dirty boy, and gave him a punch on the arm. "Whoa, man, never seen you in a long time, hey, guess what-" Tyson spotted Queen, who was still in disbelief about his behaviour. "Queen? Wow, is that really you? Gee, you guys look terrible. Go in, get yourselves refreshed, I'll let the others know, and-"
"Tyson, the questions can wait, right now, all we wanna do is rest for now."
"Yeah man, sure, whatever." Tyson opened the door, with Kai and Queen right behind him.
When the three walked in, a shocked look was pasted on each of their faces.
"What, haven't you seen me in a worse condition before?" asked Kai,crossing his arms.
"I can't believe that you're here, with Queen, too." replied Ray, as they all recovered from the shock. He got up from the couch that he had been sitting on.
"Are you guys okay, you look like people escaping from alcatraz."said Kenny, rushing up to look closer at the large scratches on Kai's arm.
"Yeah, we haven't heard from you in quite a while, and then you show up looking like this? What happened?" asked Max, from the back.
"Listen, were fine, we just need to rest. We really need it." Kai studied the room where some couches had been pushed to the wall, and the coffee table had been placed against the wall on it's side. In the corner a broken pot and soil remains were found, not to mention some miniscule branches. "What were you doing, anyway? This place looks like hell."
Hilary, Kenny, Max, and Ray exchanged glances, and Tyson began mumbling to himself.
"Well you see, Kai, we were um, trying to give Tyson some dance lessons."
Kai raised his eyebrows. "I'm not going to ask what gave you that idea, but I really came here to ask for a favour."
Tyson's expression brightened, and he walked up to Kai and grinned. "Sure, Kai, ol' buddy. Anything. I just can't believe the 'Kai' wants a favour."
"Give it up, I just want Queen and I to stay here for a while." said Kai, stepping aside to show Queen, leaning on the wall, listening to the conversation.
"Queen? Is that really Queen?" Kenny studied her face, earning a frown from Queen.
"Would you stop that, I'm not an exhibit you can just stare at all day." Queen snapped, and Kenny muttered a hurried apology.
"Yeah, can we just get changed?"Kai turned to Tyson. "Hey , do you still have the clothes I left last week, Tyson?"
"Kai, dude, it's been ironed, and flattened to a crisp, and it's in the closet by the bathroom." Tyson turned to leave, but Ray stopped him.
"Hey, what about Queen?" he asked, and Queen sent him a death glare.
Tyson looked like he was thinking for a while, ( A.N. Tyson, thinking? (O_O)....Wow. ) and his eyes landed on Hilary. "Hey, Hilary, can you lend Queen some of your clothes? Your clothes? You know the ones you brought for the sleepover?"
Hilary seemed to look nervous for a moment, but then it replaced one with determination. "Sure, why not? Come on, Queen, I've got pants, I'm sure you'd like that."
Queen said nothing, but she gave Kai a blank look. Kai nodded, and she followed Hilary without another word.
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"Dude, Kai, what's she doing here, when did you find her?" Tyson asked, as all the five boys stood inside Tyson's bedroom, waiting for Kai to be finished.
The bathroom door opened, and Kai came out, almost as good as new, (I take it boys take shorter time to change.) except for the few scratches the broken glass made. "Since Monday, two or three days ago, something like that." he frowned, poking at his elbow, where a piece of glass was still remaining.
"Here Kai, let me look at that." Kenny, and Kai sat on Tyson's bed.
"Kai, are you going to tell us? From the way Queen gave you that look before she followed Hilary it seemed as though she trusts ya or something." Max said.
"Yeah, what happened? Is there a problem, we are your friends, and you know we'd help in any way we could." added Ray.
"I know that, and I suppose I'm glad, but if we include you, it could be dangerous, it would be all my fault if he finds out that you are involved." Kai answered, wincing a little as Kenny poked at his arm.
"Hey, remember us, Kai? We always haul in trouble, and we are always the victor!" grinned Tyson, in the same cocky sound he always does.
"Besides, what is this 'he' that you are talking about?" added Ray. "Did he do this to you?"
"I dunno, but you're not going to believe this." and Kai began his story since his discovering of Queen, and King's warning.
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"Um, does is this outfit okay, Queen?" asked Hilary timidly, holding up a pair of flare jean pants, and a light pink shirt.
Queen stared at the clothes, pausing at the pink shirt, and sighed. "Whatever."
Hilary smiled, and led her to a different bathroom, and began filling the bathtub with warm water. Finally, after an awkward silence, in which Queen completely avoided her eyes, Hilary poured some bubble bath, and got some shampoo and fragrant soap. "Okay, Queen, it's ready, hurry before it gets cold."
Queen's eyes narrowed, and said; "Aren't you going, yet?"
Hilary looked confused, but smiled again. "I was hoping I could help you scrub away the dirt where you can't reach, I mean, there's no guys around, but if you want me to go, sure." she turned to go, but Queen tapped her shoulder.
"Fine, I guess so, but say one word and you're in big trouble, kay?" Queen said in a dangerously quiet voice.
"O-okay, then, Queen, I won't tell." answered Hilary, wondering what was wrong. In a few moments, once Queen was completely bare, Hilary's eyes almost filed with tears. Many whip marks traced deep crevases on her back, and thighs. Queen turned away, avoiding to look at Hilary's reaction. It was pity, and she detested it. The cuts from the mornings' ordeal made everything look ten times worse.
"Are you finished gawking so I can take a bath now?" Queen said.
Hilary nodded, and Queen got in, wincing at the stinging feeling from the cuts. Silence again, as Hilary massaged Queens' scalp with shampoo. Queen studied her marks, biting her tongue. It seems like they happened yesterday, the pain was still branded in her mind.
"Queen? Do you still remember them?" Hilary asked.
She knew what Hilary meant. "I said not a word, and I wanted you to forget you saw it."
"I want to know, I really want to help, and I want to be there for you, Queen. We all are."
"Eventhough cuts and mistakes are forgotten, the pain shall forever remain. It's like ink, forever tainting my soul until I can't take the pressure any longer." Queen shut her eyes as Hilary rinsed the shampoo out, and to add in the conditioner. "I suppose I can tell you. You see, my father gave these to me."
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"Man, that's why they're after you? Just because of HER?" Tyson grinned. "And now you can't stay at your house cause of Queen? I mean, your house trashed, you house probably burning down right now, and you cars stolen, just for the sake of your adversary who already destroyed your blade once and-"
"Thats' enough, Tyson, Kai is tired, and he's needing rest." Kenny bandaged Kai's arm. "We should be thinking about what's going to happen now. Haven't you heard from King yet?"
"No, and I'm getting worried. I heard the men that attacked us talking about hurting someone, but I don't know who."
"I hope it's not who we think it is." said Max, wringing his fingers. "Poor Queen. Having to see her mother die at her father's hands."
"I should'nt have told you."
"Why, Kai?"asked Tyson.
"Cause if Queen finds out that I practically shared her life story with many other people..."
"Kai, it's a good thing to tell, we won't let out a single hint that we know anything."
A knock at their door gave them a jump, as Hilary came in, followed by Queen, who stayed impassive-well, so it may be. Kai and the others had the expression of surprise on their faces as Queen had actually worn a pink shirt, and regular pants, unlike the outfit they were used to seeing her in.
"Hey, good thing you guys came back. We were getting worried, but then again, that must be how long girls take, huh?" said Tyson, as they made their way to sit down on the floor.
"Yeah, okay, Tyson, it's not like we'd get lost at your place." Hilary turned to Kai. "Kai, were gonna need to go shopping tomorrow, Queen doesn't um, like pink, and well, her size is a little more smaller than mine, so is that okay if we borrow some money from you in the mean time?"
Kai pondered, and the boys exchanged glances again. Shopping? With Hilary? With Queen? With KAI'S MONEY?!?!?
"I guess you could, but I'm gonna have to come and make sure you don't spend all of what I have." said Kai, and all the others knew that it was the purpose of keeping a close eye on Queen, not the improtance of his bank account.
Another knock at the door made them jump, and Tyson's grandpa came in, with his usual clothes, and the spring in his step.
"Hey, boys, what's going on, you've been real quiet, and-" he paused, giving a quick scan his grandson's room. "Gee, is that you, Kai?"
Kai nodded. Grandpa looked around again, and spotted Queen. "Oooo, is that your girlfriend?"
Silence. Eh, not quite. Tyson stuck a fist in his mouth to keep from laughing, Ray sweatdropped, Max shook his head, Kai had frozen, but had turned the slightest shade of red, and Queen flushed.
"Um, grandpa, this is Queen, and she's um, my friend." Hilary cut in, and Queen slowly let out air that she hadn't let out.
'Him, my boyfriend? Is the old man on something?' Queen thought.
"Oh really? Well, eh, sorry bou't that, but ya, know, I'd think-"
"Ya, okay, grandpa, what was it you were telling us?" asked Tyson.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, sorry little dude, I kinda forgot." said the old man sheepishly. "Oh hey, I remember, dinners' in ten minutes."
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C.A.: Sorry, if this wasn't as good as my other ones, but I felt that they need a calm part. Before I have to only put in fast scenes and stuff, and this day is going to be long. ( I seem to like that word. )Also, in the next chappie, I might have Kai and Queen get together again, I think I might, so it would be longer. Also, I will try to get a better grasp at the characters and stuff. I have to do course selection now, and I can't think straight! So basically, on my to do list: Try to get better grasp at characters Personal goal to make chappies longer that the one before Get the two to interact more Keep track of what's still left to type. I have others, but I don't want to spoil anything now, would I? (^_~)
I am trying, to make this better, and the reviews are helping me on what I'm doing right, what you like, and what's not that good. Cheers, Candide Avedo