~*In Love and Trust*~
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~*Author's Notes*~
Hello! Yeah, I would like to start off with an apology, for those who are a Hilary fan, and I'm not making her get hurt because it looks like I hate her, but I have NOTHING against all of the charaters.(^_^) Okay, yes, and this is another chapter, I was glad that you liked it, it made me feel good, and thanks for teling me what you liked!
OH, AND BY THE WAY, I GOT MY FIRST EVER FLAME!!! (^_^) No, it was'nt that bad, but I was wondering, if they ever read the summary, that they even managed to read the whole eleven chapters! LOL! Well, if they didn't like it, then WHY did they read it in the first place? Well, I dunno, being my first flame, it didn't even hurt. (^_^) It just gives me the wonder, seeing as it says on the summary about the pairing, and they don't heed it. Don't think that it would stop me, cause I'm just gonna may even put some more fics with the pairing just to tick you off! (^_~) If you insulted my grammar, that's when I'd take it personally! LOL
LASTLY, future flames are to be used to warm my ass if I got cold. I especially need it in the bathroom. Hey, taunt me, you get bitten, and that's that. Believe me, I can go on.
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~*More Trouble*~
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"Greg, did you do it?" a high pitched voice greeted a masked figure.
"Yeah, I did hurt the girl, but I don't see the point of not killing our target in the process." protested Greg, taking off the rubber mask, as he got into a black mercedes.
"I don't see the point either." said Vince, who was sitting at the back.
"To inflict fear and despair, idiots." said the voice.
"Yeah, but James, that just wastes more time, don't you think?" protested Greg.
"If you had only listened to the plan, you would know that the old woman is convinced that her grandchildren are safe, so she would'nt tell us anything-Now enough stalling, and tell me where they left off to?"
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The trip to the hospital was a short one, seeing as they were only minutes from the downtown. Not to mention the numerous red lights that Kai had run through. All stayed silent, listening to the vehicle's motor growl as it flew past a yellow light. Tyson, Max, Kenny, and Ray were squished at the back, with Hilary resting at their laps. Queen was motionless, sitting in the front seat, watching the lamposts whizz by.
They got there, but unfortunately, Hilary's condition was no better.
"Okay, Ray, a little help here?" asked Tyson, struggling with Hilary's limp form.
"Ya, sure, just hang on..."
The seven made their way into the fron doors of the hospital, setting Hilary on one or the waiting chairs. She winced.
"Kenny, I think you should tell the woman at the reception that we have an emergency." ordered Kai, and Kenny nodded, heading for the desk where a slightly grey-haired woman was typing at a computer.
"Hang in there, Hilary." said Tyson, peering curiously at her face with concern. "The doctor's almost here, then you'll be better, and then we can have our revenge on who did this to you."
Max nodded earnestly, and Hilary gave a shuddering breath. "I-I guess..."
Queen watched from a distance, as the only girlfriend she had was injured. Why did the people she gets attached to get hurt? She looked away, unable to look at Hilary any longer.
Minutes later, a nurse came, with a wheelchair and a grim expression on her face
"Where is she?" the nurse asked, eyes sweeping the room.
"Over here." said Ray, who was sitting in an armchair beside Tyson, who was trying to comfort Hilary.
"Alright dear, your friend's gonna be alright, just help me get her to the wheelchair." Then, once Hilary was on the wheelchair, she looked at the injury, scrunching her nose. The woman turned to them, with a look of encouragement. "Don't worry, I promise she'll be well, but getting a closer look at those injuries, I dare say she needs to have some stitches. So, it's nothing too bad. Is there a anyone here who would like to speak to a doctor here? About your friends condition, or anything at all?"
Everyone exchanged looks, and Kai spoke up.
"I want to request for Julie Whysmith." he said.
The nurse stared at him quizzically at first, but then she brightened up. "Ah, Young Hiwatari, yes, of course, hang on a sec, I'm sure she's got time for you..." then, with a wave of goodbye for Hilary, she wheeled her off into the private parts of the hospital.
Silence swallowed the group, with the occasional pacing of Tyson.
"Hey, Tyson, would you quit it, I'm getting a head ache." muttered Kai, as it was an hour later in the waiting room. Tyson didn't stop, however, but slowed down. "Look, Tyson, I know that you're really worried about Hilary right now, and I'm sure all of us are, but you can't help by just walking in circles."
"Yeah, come on, you'll make Hilary worry that you are worrying about her." smiled Ray, and Tyson opened his mouth to protest.
"No, I do not-"
"Care?" asked Kenny blankly. "Gezz, Tyson, you should listen to yourself."
"I'm just wondering why anyone would attack her like that." said Max thoughtfully.
"I think I know why." said Ray, glancing at Kai. "I think it has something to do with those men that are after-" Kai glared at him. "After you! Uh, yeah, that's what I meant. I think this has something to do with them."
"But, if they hurt Hilary like that, and, you know manage to escape, without, you know, then I'm confused. I thought they were after you?" said Tyson, confused. "Why did they?" he glanced at Queen, who placed her penetrating gaze at his eyes.
"I don't know either." she said, her voice solemn. "But I did know one thing." Queen turned her attention to Kai. "The man sounded like he wanted to send you a message."
They all tensed up.
"What did he want to send to me, Queen?"
The message was still as clear as crystal, and it haunted her knowing that more of Kai's friends were going to get hurt. "Surrender, or more of your friends shall be next."
All exchanged stares, which made Queen uncomfortable. Were they hiding something? She glanced at the clock that was positioned over some double doors. It read exactly 7:30.
Queen was about to ask a question when the double doors to their left opened, and a middle-aged woman with neck long hair appeared, holding a notepad to her chest.
"Goodevening, and hello again, Mr. Hiwatari. My name is Julie Whysmith, and I am your doctor for today." she smiled at Queen. Who stared determindely back. "Your friend has already been cleaned up, and she's waiting for you in room 611. Let me take you there."
"Thanks, doctor." said Kenny, and they all followed to the elevator, in which they began the long ride.
Queen finally let out what she had been worrying about all week. "Excuse me, Mrs. Whysmith?" she asked, and the woman gave her a kind look.
"Yes, dear, anything on your mind?" the doctor answered, however, she knew what Queen was curious about. "I am here for any questions."
"I was wondering, if, er, you had the results of the test?" Queen asked, and all fell quiet, attention to her, including Kai, who refused to show any emotion.
Mrs. Whysmith gave an uneasy look at Tyson, Max, Kenny, and Ray. "Well, we could have a private time if you like, to discuss this."
"No, it's fine, I trust them." Queen replied, feeling her insides churn at the word 'trust'. "They are aware of what happened. I take it Kai told them." she knew that he would-They were his 'friends'.
The doctor raised her eyebrows, and consulted her pad of paper. Everyone waited with baited breath, and thanked the lord that the elevator was slow, and that noone was getting on. Would Queen still be the same fear-inflicting person, or when the nextime they see her she would be holding a new-born infant in her arms. What's worse, who would the father be? Many more questions floated around the Blade Breaker's heads, preparing for the worst.
"Miss Queen is, let's just say, still virtuous." Mrs. Whysmith then smiled, at their awestruck faces.
"Y-you mean, I-I'm not-" Queen broke off, and she held a hand to her forehead, feeling faint. Meanwhile, the message began to sink in to the others, and were now gleeful.
"Wow, that's great, Queen, that must be a load off your chest!" said Kenny happily.
"We're all glad for you, Queen." said Ray sincerely.
"We should celebrate with some food!" exclaimed Max.
Queen managed to smile, surprised at their concern. Especially surprised when a hand rested on her shoulder. She turned to see Tyson, with a grin. "Hey, we wanna say that no matter what, we would be right there for you, Queen, I mean, you're like a part of the crew now."
She was confused for a just a little bit. "He means to say, Queen, is that you're our friend now." said Kai, who had the lightest hint of a smile.
A ding from the elevator announced their arrival, and turning to the first door to their left, where Hilary should be located. Inside, though, Hilary was asleep, in the hospital attire of a plain white gown.
Mrs. Whysmith turned off the light which was still on, and turned to the others. "It seems that she is asleep. Either that the drug that we gave her is still affecting her, or that she is really exhausted. You are welcome to stay if you like, but I think you should come back tomorrow, she is most likely awake by then."
The others, however, decided to leave, knowing that if Hilary woke up in the middle of the night, she would scold them for not going home to get some rest.
'I swear, Hilary, we'll make sure that the people who did this to you pay.' Tyson hurried off to catch up to the others.
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"Kai, um, I hate to uh, alarm you, but it looks like it's dinner time, and we really want to stop by Pizza Hut and get some dinner." said Tyson, from the back seat, and Kai gritted his teeth in annoyance.
"Yeah, it's on our way home too." said Ray, in the middle of the back. "We can get some cheese sticks too. Can we, Kai?"
Their driver muttered, proving defeat, and turned into the Pizza Hut that was located across from the mall.
"OH! OH! Can I pick the toppings, pleeease?" pleaded Max, and he, Tyson, Ray and Kenny dashed off to the still-open-until-12:00 P.M.- restaurant.
"Um, Kai?" asked Tyson, poking his head in the window of the driver's seat. "Do you have any money, cause I seem to have-"
"Here, TAKE IT!"
Kai got out of the car, enjoying the nice, warm, summer air. It was a small relief from today. Queen stayed in the car, without any reason at all. He sniffed the air. It was thick with the smell of pizza and chicken, which was from the other store right beside them. Calm and quiet, that was what he needed. He had been so used to having something happen that he had forgotten what it was like to have nothing to worry about. If only the time stopped...
"KAI! BEHIND YOU! Umph!"
Kai dodged just in time to avoid a punch that was directed at him by a certain man dressed in black.
"SHUT UP, WENCH!" Queen was silenced by another man, and was being restrained beside the car. "Vince, finish the little man before his other friends find out! Hurry up, damn it!"
Kai dodged as the man took out a knife and slashed it at him. The noise of the streets on the other side of the restaurant blocked the noise, so no one could hear them.
"What the hell? You guys AGAIN?!" he shouted, and ducked, putting his fists up and ready.
"Yeah, and unless you-" Vince slashed at him again. "surrender, more of your friends will suffer!"
"Erngh!" Kai had barely missed the next jab. He had been dodging him in the parking lot and around cars, not noticing another man behind him.
"KAI, LOOK OUT!" yelled Queen, who was frantic. It was the man from the last time, she could recognize him because of the same outfit.
It was too late for Kai, however, and the man who had been behind him tackled Kai to the ground with a cloud of dust.
"KAAAIIIIIII!" Queen shouted, as the man with the knife came closer, his face this time covered in black sunglasses, but it did'nt seem to hide the smirk that he now wore. She had never flet so useless before, as she could only watch the man give a kick to the blue- haired boy's gut, making him shout in agony.
"Once we get rid of you, we'll never have to worry about anyone in our way." said Greg, digging his knees on Kai's back. "Come hurry, Vince, I wanna have time to celebrate after this."
"Righto, Greg! I want at least twice the shots than last time, that was'nt fair. Just watch me cut his throat open, then boss'll be proud!" He then reached down, grabbing Kai roughly by the neck, and nearing the knife to him. Kai remained emotionless, if not, determined.
Queen, on the other hand, looked away, not wanting to see the scene. It was quite familiar.
The knife neared.
"CHARGE!"
"They're back-Ahhh!"
The Bladebreakers had just arrived from their pizza, and dropped it immediately once they saw what was happening. Ray threw himself on Greg, and Tyson threw his placed a body slam on Vince, who, apparently, after that, had been knocked out.
"More tiny vermin! What is this, the city of storks?????!!!!!!" said the man who had been holding Queen. She had opened her eyes when she heard their all-too-familiar shouting. Greg had backed up with an unconsious Vince to where the man and Queen was as Max, Kenny, and Tyson came closer, Tyson holding the knife that Vince dropped.
"Hey Kai, man, are you alright?" asked Ray, helping Kai dust himself off, wincing at the new bruises.
"Yeah, I'm fine, you came just in time." answered Kai, glancing at the scene that was a few meters away from them.
"James, what do we do now?" asked Greg, as Queen fidgeted. James covered her mouth tighter.
"You hold them off, and I'll get rid of the girl!" and to everyone's surprise, the one named James had slung Queen on his back, and ran off.
"Hey! James! Wait!" Greg shouted, and he was tackled by Tyson and Max.
"NOT SO FAST!" yelled Kai, and he took out the gun that he had been hiding in his pocket.
"Hurry, Kai, he's going to turn around that corner and into the main road!" warned Kenny, and James came farther, with a struggling Queen.
Kai failed to breathe, from the concentration and time limit. It was the second time he had to use it, and eventhough he wished he did'nt have to he was thankful to be prepared.
BANG!
Right on target, and James dropped like a fallen bird to the ground, taking Queen with him.
All ran, Max and Tyson forgetting Greg and the unconsious Vince, leaving them in the parking lot, with bloodied noses.
"I'll be back!" shouted James, and he picked himself up, limping from the scene with difficulty. Blood had soiled the ground, but the deed was done. "We'll finish you all off!"
"Hey, boss! wait for us!" Greg ran to catch up him. "Yeah, you better watch out, we'll be back!"
They all waited for them to disappear around the corner, until their attention fell back to the girl on the ground who was biting at her bounds.
"Ooop, sorry Queen, we got kinda carried away, sorry bout that." said Max sheepishly, and they helped her up.
"Are you okay, did they hurt you a lot? Can you walk? How many fingers do I have? We could-"
"I'm fine, Kenny, really, you should worry about-Kai! Are you okay?" Queen scanned the group, landing on a bruised and dirty boy.
"Yeah, I'm good, really." replied Kai, putting the gun back in his pocket.
"Kai, how did you get a gun?" asked Ray curiously.
"From my grandfather, I figured we might need it." answered Kai, in the same dull voice. "I think we should go before anyone sees anything."
"I agree." said Max. "Gee, I shoul'nt have even asked about the gun. I woul'nt be surprised if Voltaire hid a nuclear bomb in his basement."
"I don't want to think about anything right now." said Tyson, and they all began piling into the car. "I am tired, but I'm satisfied. I mean, I had a good dose of action today, and-The FOOD! We're forgetting the FOOD!"
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"What time is it, Kenny?"
"9:45." said Kenny, as the car came to a stop in front of the dojo.
"Well, were here." announced Max, jumping out first.
"Uh, state the obvious, will you." snapped Tyson.
"What's wrong with you?" asked Ray.
"Sorry, just hungry." Tyson apologised. "Um, you guys, Queen's asleep in the car. Should we wake her?"
"We can't just leave her, in here, you know." said Kenny pointedly. "And we should also take the stuff that they bought inside."
"Here, you guys bring in what they bought, I'll take Queen." said Kai, who had locked his side of the door. The others stayed immobile, exchanging looks. "Well, what are you waiting for, are'nt you hungry?"
Without another word, the others were soon holding the many bags, and Kai opened the door in Queen's side. She had fallen asleep from twenty minutes away from the dojo, and Kai had chosen not to wake her up. Her arms were folded in front of her, making Kai smile inwardly. Even when she sleeps she still had attitude.
'Smile? Me? What the hell?' Kai mentally slapped himself, putting an arm under her knees, and one around her shoulders. The smell of the shampoo that she had used smelled like lilies, and he leaned in her hair to smell better. Kai jumped as the girl in his arms moved, and he made his slow, but smooth process to the dojo. Tomorrow, they were going to stay home, and NOTHING else.
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"This is ridiculous! They're only children, and there's nothing they have that is to an advantage to them! Why do they keep on escaping defeat? OUCH, watch it, Greg!"
"Sorry, James, but this is supposed to stop infection, so it will hurt."
"Argh, I don't need your voice of reason!"
"Then what, sir, voice of irrationality???"
"Vince!"
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C.A.: I really am sorry if any guys had been offended, and I am so sad that I had to put Kai up with all of that content. I can't believe I tortured him like that! (O_O) I am also sorry if this wasn't as good as the others. I've been really out of it.
Thanks, flamer, I think you've inspired me to do another one! (^_^) No, I have never flamed anyone, even by anonymous. I think I wanna thank all my reviewers, especially:
DARKSIDE HAZUKI! (^_^) You made me feel like there is more to my learning than just what it means. It inspired me to find reason in what I had to accomplish, and thank you for telling me that I'm in control. Yes, I happen to sit and worry about tomorrow a lot, and it would give me a lot of stress. ( That's how I began writing this fic, it really helps you cope with the daily conflicts. ) It's like I put a little bit of how I feel in my fics. Lastly, thank you for the wonderful flame for the flamer, I would laugh everytime I read it. It gives me a lot to think about. You are right, flamers are too afraid to voice their opinions properly, and it truly shows in the fact that they don't leave their real name. *Laughs lightly* (^_~)
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P.S. I know, I am a day or two late...Uh, hehe? (^_^;)
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~*Author's Notes*~
Hello! Yeah, I would like to start off with an apology, for those who are a Hilary fan, and I'm not making her get hurt because it looks like I hate her, but I have NOTHING against all of the charaters.(^_^) Okay, yes, and this is another chapter, I was glad that you liked it, it made me feel good, and thanks for teling me what you liked!
OH, AND BY THE WAY, I GOT MY FIRST EVER FLAME!!! (^_^) No, it was'nt that bad, but I was wondering, if they ever read the summary, that they even managed to read the whole eleven chapters! LOL! Well, if they didn't like it, then WHY did they read it in the first place? Well, I dunno, being my first flame, it didn't even hurt. (^_^) It just gives me the wonder, seeing as it says on the summary about the pairing, and they don't heed it. Don't think that it would stop me, cause I'm just gonna may even put some more fics with the pairing just to tick you off! (^_~) If you insulted my grammar, that's when I'd take it personally! LOL
LASTLY, future flames are to be used to warm my ass if I got cold. I especially need it in the bathroom. Hey, taunt me, you get bitten, and that's that. Believe me, I can go on.
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~*More Trouble*~
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"Greg, did you do it?" a high pitched voice greeted a masked figure.
"Yeah, I did hurt the girl, but I don't see the point of not killing our target in the process." protested Greg, taking off the rubber mask, as he got into a black mercedes.
"I don't see the point either." said Vince, who was sitting at the back.
"To inflict fear and despair, idiots." said the voice.
"Yeah, but James, that just wastes more time, don't you think?" protested Greg.
"If you had only listened to the plan, you would know that the old woman is convinced that her grandchildren are safe, so she would'nt tell us anything-Now enough stalling, and tell me where they left off to?"
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The trip to the hospital was a short one, seeing as they were only minutes from the downtown. Not to mention the numerous red lights that Kai had run through. All stayed silent, listening to the vehicle's motor growl as it flew past a yellow light. Tyson, Max, Kenny, and Ray were squished at the back, with Hilary resting at their laps. Queen was motionless, sitting in the front seat, watching the lamposts whizz by.
They got there, but unfortunately, Hilary's condition was no better.
"Okay, Ray, a little help here?" asked Tyson, struggling with Hilary's limp form.
"Ya, sure, just hang on..."
The seven made their way into the fron doors of the hospital, setting Hilary on one or the waiting chairs. She winced.
"Kenny, I think you should tell the woman at the reception that we have an emergency." ordered Kai, and Kenny nodded, heading for the desk where a slightly grey-haired woman was typing at a computer.
"Hang in there, Hilary." said Tyson, peering curiously at her face with concern. "The doctor's almost here, then you'll be better, and then we can have our revenge on who did this to you."
Max nodded earnestly, and Hilary gave a shuddering breath. "I-I guess..."
Queen watched from a distance, as the only girlfriend she had was injured. Why did the people she gets attached to get hurt? She looked away, unable to look at Hilary any longer.
Minutes later, a nurse came, with a wheelchair and a grim expression on her face
"Where is she?" the nurse asked, eyes sweeping the room.
"Over here." said Ray, who was sitting in an armchair beside Tyson, who was trying to comfort Hilary.
"Alright dear, your friend's gonna be alright, just help me get her to the wheelchair." Then, once Hilary was on the wheelchair, she looked at the injury, scrunching her nose. The woman turned to them, with a look of encouragement. "Don't worry, I promise she'll be well, but getting a closer look at those injuries, I dare say she needs to have some stitches. So, it's nothing too bad. Is there a anyone here who would like to speak to a doctor here? About your friends condition, or anything at all?"
Everyone exchanged looks, and Kai spoke up.
"I want to request for Julie Whysmith." he said.
The nurse stared at him quizzically at first, but then she brightened up. "Ah, Young Hiwatari, yes, of course, hang on a sec, I'm sure she's got time for you..." then, with a wave of goodbye for Hilary, she wheeled her off into the private parts of the hospital.
Silence swallowed the group, with the occasional pacing of Tyson.
"Hey, Tyson, would you quit it, I'm getting a head ache." muttered Kai, as it was an hour later in the waiting room. Tyson didn't stop, however, but slowed down. "Look, Tyson, I know that you're really worried about Hilary right now, and I'm sure all of us are, but you can't help by just walking in circles."
"Yeah, come on, you'll make Hilary worry that you are worrying about her." smiled Ray, and Tyson opened his mouth to protest.
"No, I do not-"
"Care?" asked Kenny blankly. "Gezz, Tyson, you should listen to yourself."
"I'm just wondering why anyone would attack her like that." said Max thoughtfully.
"I think I know why." said Ray, glancing at Kai. "I think it has something to do with those men that are after-" Kai glared at him. "After you! Uh, yeah, that's what I meant. I think this has something to do with them."
"But, if they hurt Hilary like that, and, you know manage to escape, without, you know, then I'm confused. I thought they were after you?" said Tyson, confused. "Why did they?" he glanced at Queen, who placed her penetrating gaze at his eyes.
"I don't know either." she said, her voice solemn. "But I did know one thing." Queen turned her attention to Kai. "The man sounded like he wanted to send you a message."
They all tensed up.
"What did he want to send to me, Queen?"
The message was still as clear as crystal, and it haunted her knowing that more of Kai's friends were going to get hurt. "Surrender, or more of your friends shall be next."
All exchanged stares, which made Queen uncomfortable. Were they hiding something? She glanced at the clock that was positioned over some double doors. It read exactly 7:30.
Queen was about to ask a question when the double doors to their left opened, and a middle-aged woman with neck long hair appeared, holding a notepad to her chest.
"Goodevening, and hello again, Mr. Hiwatari. My name is Julie Whysmith, and I am your doctor for today." she smiled at Queen. Who stared determindely back. "Your friend has already been cleaned up, and she's waiting for you in room 611. Let me take you there."
"Thanks, doctor." said Kenny, and they all followed to the elevator, in which they began the long ride.
Queen finally let out what she had been worrying about all week. "Excuse me, Mrs. Whysmith?" she asked, and the woman gave her a kind look.
"Yes, dear, anything on your mind?" the doctor answered, however, she knew what Queen was curious about. "I am here for any questions."
"I was wondering, if, er, you had the results of the test?" Queen asked, and all fell quiet, attention to her, including Kai, who refused to show any emotion.
Mrs. Whysmith gave an uneasy look at Tyson, Max, Kenny, and Ray. "Well, we could have a private time if you like, to discuss this."
"No, it's fine, I trust them." Queen replied, feeling her insides churn at the word 'trust'. "They are aware of what happened. I take it Kai told them." she knew that he would-They were his 'friends'.
The doctor raised her eyebrows, and consulted her pad of paper. Everyone waited with baited breath, and thanked the lord that the elevator was slow, and that noone was getting on. Would Queen still be the same fear-inflicting person, or when the nextime they see her she would be holding a new-born infant in her arms. What's worse, who would the father be? Many more questions floated around the Blade Breaker's heads, preparing for the worst.
"Miss Queen is, let's just say, still virtuous." Mrs. Whysmith then smiled, at their awestruck faces.
"Y-you mean, I-I'm not-" Queen broke off, and she held a hand to her forehead, feeling faint. Meanwhile, the message began to sink in to the others, and were now gleeful.
"Wow, that's great, Queen, that must be a load off your chest!" said Kenny happily.
"We're all glad for you, Queen." said Ray sincerely.
"We should celebrate with some food!" exclaimed Max.
Queen managed to smile, surprised at their concern. Especially surprised when a hand rested on her shoulder. She turned to see Tyson, with a grin. "Hey, we wanna say that no matter what, we would be right there for you, Queen, I mean, you're like a part of the crew now."
She was confused for a just a little bit. "He means to say, Queen, is that you're our friend now." said Kai, who had the lightest hint of a smile.
A ding from the elevator announced their arrival, and turning to the first door to their left, where Hilary should be located. Inside, though, Hilary was asleep, in the hospital attire of a plain white gown.
Mrs. Whysmith turned off the light which was still on, and turned to the others. "It seems that she is asleep. Either that the drug that we gave her is still affecting her, or that she is really exhausted. You are welcome to stay if you like, but I think you should come back tomorrow, she is most likely awake by then."
The others, however, decided to leave, knowing that if Hilary woke up in the middle of the night, she would scold them for not going home to get some rest.
'I swear, Hilary, we'll make sure that the people who did this to you pay.' Tyson hurried off to catch up to the others.
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"Kai, um, I hate to uh, alarm you, but it looks like it's dinner time, and we really want to stop by Pizza Hut and get some dinner." said Tyson, from the back seat, and Kai gritted his teeth in annoyance.
"Yeah, it's on our way home too." said Ray, in the middle of the back. "We can get some cheese sticks too. Can we, Kai?"
Their driver muttered, proving defeat, and turned into the Pizza Hut that was located across from the mall.
"OH! OH! Can I pick the toppings, pleeease?" pleaded Max, and he, Tyson, Ray and Kenny dashed off to the still-open-until-12:00 P.M.- restaurant.
"Um, Kai?" asked Tyson, poking his head in the window of the driver's seat. "Do you have any money, cause I seem to have-"
"Here, TAKE IT!"
Kai got out of the car, enjoying the nice, warm, summer air. It was a small relief from today. Queen stayed in the car, without any reason at all. He sniffed the air. It was thick with the smell of pizza and chicken, which was from the other store right beside them. Calm and quiet, that was what he needed. He had been so used to having something happen that he had forgotten what it was like to have nothing to worry about. If only the time stopped...
"KAI! BEHIND YOU! Umph!"
Kai dodged just in time to avoid a punch that was directed at him by a certain man dressed in black.
"SHUT UP, WENCH!" Queen was silenced by another man, and was being restrained beside the car. "Vince, finish the little man before his other friends find out! Hurry up, damn it!"
Kai dodged as the man took out a knife and slashed it at him. The noise of the streets on the other side of the restaurant blocked the noise, so no one could hear them.
"What the hell? You guys AGAIN?!" he shouted, and ducked, putting his fists up and ready.
"Yeah, and unless you-" Vince slashed at him again. "surrender, more of your friends will suffer!"
"Erngh!" Kai had barely missed the next jab. He had been dodging him in the parking lot and around cars, not noticing another man behind him.
"KAI, LOOK OUT!" yelled Queen, who was frantic. It was the man from the last time, she could recognize him because of the same outfit.
It was too late for Kai, however, and the man who had been behind him tackled Kai to the ground with a cloud of dust.
"KAAAIIIIIII!" Queen shouted, as the man with the knife came closer, his face this time covered in black sunglasses, but it did'nt seem to hide the smirk that he now wore. She had never flet so useless before, as she could only watch the man give a kick to the blue- haired boy's gut, making him shout in agony.
"Once we get rid of you, we'll never have to worry about anyone in our way." said Greg, digging his knees on Kai's back. "Come hurry, Vince, I wanna have time to celebrate after this."
"Righto, Greg! I want at least twice the shots than last time, that was'nt fair. Just watch me cut his throat open, then boss'll be proud!" He then reached down, grabbing Kai roughly by the neck, and nearing the knife to him. Kai remained emotionless, if not, determined.
Queen, on the other hand, looked away, not wanting to see the scene. It was quite familiar.
The knife neared.
"CHARGE!"
"They're back-Ahhh!"
The Bladebreakers had just arrived from their pizza, and dropped it immediately once they saw what was happening. Ray threw himself on Greg, and Tyson threw his placed a body slam on Vince, who, apparently, after that, had been knocked out.
"More tiny vermin! What is this, the city of storks?????!!!!!!" said the man who had been holding Queen. She had opened her eyes when she heard their all-too-familiar shouting. Greg had backed up with an unconsious Vince to where the man and Queen was as Max, Kenny, and Tyson came closer, Tyson holding the knife that Vince dropped.
"Hey Kai, man, are you alright?" asked Ray, helping Kai dust himself off, wincing at the new bruises.
"Yeah, I'm fine, you came just in time." answered Kai, glancing at the scene that was a few meters away from them.
"James, what do we do now?" asked Greg, as Queen fidgeted. James covered her mouth tighter.
"You hold them off, and I'll get rid of the girl!" and to everyone's surprise, the one named James had slung Queen on his back, and ran off.
"Hey! James! Wait!" Greg shouted, and he was tackled by Tyson and Max.
"NOT SO FAST!" yelled Kai, and he took out the gun that he had been hiding in his pocket.
"Hurry, Kai, he's going to turn around that corner and into the main road!" warned Kenny, and James came farther, with a struggling Queen.
Kai failed to breathe, from the concentration and time limit. It was the second time he had to use it, and eventhough he wished he did'nt have to he was thankful to be prepared.
BANG!
Right on target, and James dropped like a fallen bird to the ground, taking Queen with him.
All ran, Max and Tyson forgetting Greg and the unconsious Vince, leaving them in the parking lot, with bloodied noses.
"I'll be back!" shouted James, and he picked himself up, limping from the scene with difficulty. Blood had soiled the ground, but the deed was done. "We'll finish you all off!"
"Hey, boss! wait for us!" Greg ran to catch up him. "Yeah, you better watch out, we'll be back!"
They all waited for them to disappear around the corner, until their attention fell back to the girl on the ground who was biting at her bounds.
"Ooop, sorry Queen, we got kinda carried away, sorry bout that." said Max sheepishly, and they helped her up.
"Are you okay, did they hurt you a lot? Can you walk? How many fingers do I have? We could-"
"I'm fine, Kenny, really, you should worry about-Kai! Are you okay?" Queen scanned the group, landing on a bruised and dirty boy.
"Yeah, I'm good, really." replied Kai, putting the gun back in his pocket.
"Kai, how did you get a gun?" asked Ray curiously.
"From my grandfather, I figured we might need it." answered Kai, in the same dull voice. "I think we should go before anyone sees anything."
"I agree." said Max. "Gee, I shoul'nt have even asked about the gun. I woul'nt be surprised if Voltaire hid a nuclear bomb in his basement."
"I don't want to think about anything right now." said Tyson, and they all began piling into the car. "I am tired, but I'm satisfied. I mean, I had a good dose of action today, and-The FOOD! We're forgetting the FOOD!"
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"What time is it, Kenny?"
"9:45." said Kenny, as the car came to a stop in front of the dojo.
"Well, were here." announced Max, jumping out first.
"Uh, state the obvious, will you." snapped Tyson.
"What's wrong with you?" asked Ray.
"Sorry, just hungry." Tyson apologised. "Um, you guys, Queen's asleep in the car. Should we wake her?"
"We can't just leave her, in here, you know." said Kenny pointedly. "And we should also take the stuff that they bought inside."
"Here, you guys bring in what they bought, I'll take Queen." said Kai, who had locked his side of the door. The others stayed immobile, exchanging looks. "Well, what are you waiting for, are'nt you hungry?"
Without another word, the others were soon holding the many bags, and Kai opened the door in Queen's side. She had fallen asleep from twenty minutes away from the dojo, and Kai had chosen not to wake her up. Her arms were folded in front of her, making Kai smile inwardly. Even when she sleeps she still had attitude.
'Smile? Me? What the hell?' Kai mentally slapped himself, putting an arm under her knees, and one around her shoulders. The smell of the shampoo that she had used smelled like lilies, and he leaned in her hair to smell better. Kai jumped as the girl in his arms moved, and he made his slow, but smooth process to the dojo. Tomorrow, they were going to stay home, and NOTHING else.
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"This is ridiculous! They're only children, and there's nothing they have that is to an advantage to them! Why do they keep on escaping defeat? OUCH, watch it, Greg!"
"Sorry, James, but this is supposed to stop infection, so it will hurt."
"Argh, I don't need your voice of reason!"
"Then what, sir, voice of irrationality???"
"Vince!"
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C.A.: I really am sorry if any guys had been offended, and I am so sad that I had to put Kai up with all of that content. I can't believe I tortured him like that! (O_O) I am also sorry if this wasn't as good as the others. I've been really out of it.
Thanks, flamer, I think you've inspired me to do another one! (^_^) No, I have never flamed anyone, even by anonymous. I think I wanna thank all my reviewers, especially:
DARKSIDE HAZUKI! (^_^) You made me feel like there is more to my learning than just what it means. It inspired me to find reason in what I had to accomplish, and thank you for telling me that I'm in control. Yes, I happen to sit and worry about tomorrow a lot, and it would give me a lot of stress. ( That's how I began writing this fic, it really helps you cope with the daily conflicts. ) It's like I put a little bit of how I feel in my fics. Lastly, thank you for the wonderful flame for the flamer, I would laugh everytime I read it. It gives me a lot to think about. You are right, flamers are too afraid to voice their opinions properly, and it truly shows in the fact that they don't leave their real name. *Laughs lightly* (^_~)
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P.S. I know, I am a day or two late...Uh, hehe? (^_^;)