Caught in the Mist
A/N: Thanks for all the reviews people (even that one flame…), but I just wanna remind you all that this is not my work. This fanfic was proudly created by my good friend Amber. Most of here other work is on Her username is WhiteFang82. However, if you want my work, I have an all-original, all-me story called Horse and Sword up. Okay, I'll stop ranting on now…
Chapter 7
A Bit More Than Friends?
"I can't believe I, the great Yokusei, is wasting my time on a fool like you." He said as he dove in for another attack.
"Heh, it seems that I've got you weakened, so you shouldn't be saying that." Ryoga said as he dodged it and did a sweep kick which made Yokusei trip.
"You!" Yokusei stood up; he wobbled a little then stood up straight.
"I have no time for you now, I have other things to tend too, Jaaku, let's go." The brown haired women suddenly appeared and bowed.
"Hai, let us go." The women lead him out of the room.
"Wait! Coward! We aren't done here!" Ryoga ran after him.
"Fool." Yokusei grinned as he watched Ryoga hit the barrier. Ryoga flew back.
"Damn it!" Ryoga got up again and started to punch the barrier. It seemed to have no effect. Yokusei grinned and left with the women.
"Ryoga! Stop! It won't do anything!" Ranma came over and pushed Ryoga back.
"NO! That bastard wants Kiri! We can't let him just walk out!" Ryoga snarled. Ranma walked up and punched him.
"Listen to me! Even if we could chase him, you're weak, we need to build up our strength!" Ranma said, as Ryoga looked startled as the punch was delivered to him. He thought about what Ranma said and sighed. He was right, Ryoga was too weak to fight right now.
"Ok, fine, how's Kiri doing?" He ran over to her, Akane was sitting by her.
"I think she will be ok, we just need to treat her neck wound." Akane said as Ryoga put her on his back.
"Ok, let's get her to a doctor then." Ranma and Akane nodded. Shampoo and Mousse followed as they went to find out a place to get out of the tunnel. After at least three hours they found a sewer pipe and finally got out. They rushed to the Tendo dojo and layed Kiri down on a mat.
"Oh my!" Kasumi said as she saw Kiri's neck.
"What happened to the poor girl?" Ryoga growled.
"There isn't time for that! We need to help her now!" Ryoga snarled and Kasumi nodded. She called the ambulance and they came quickly. Ryoga stayed with Kiri the whole time.
She was now sleeping peacefully on the bed, the chain was still on. The doctor's and nurses tried everything to get it off, but nothing worked. Ryoga sighed and looked at Kiri. 'Poor Kiri, I hope she's ok.' A day passed, Ryoga fell asleep next to Kiri. He told himself he wouldn't leave her side. He tried hard to stay up, thinking that maybe Yokusei might come back but sleepness came over him.
'Let's start this journey
Just take my hand
And let's start out slow
"Kiri, you are mine now, you can't do anything about it." Kiri struggled out of his gasp.
"NO!" She screamed.
Kiri woke up and sweat dripped down her face. She looked to see that she was in a hospital bed. She say Ryoga's head on the bed, he looked really tired. 'Has he been here this whole time? How long have I been asleep?' Kiri smiled as she watched Ryoga-chan sleep. She slipped out of the bed and walked over to the window. The moon shined brightly in the dark sky. Kiri traveled her hand up to her neck. Pain shot right away as her hand brushed it. 'That damn Yokusei.' She wished that the chain was gone. She wished that she never had fallen into the spring of drowned shi ookami. If she hadn't, her father would still be alive, she would be living a happy life now. Tears fell down her face. She wished none of this had happened. She wished everything was gone except... the part about Ryoga-chan. He seemed to care about her so much. Whenever she saw him, her spirits rise. That was the only good thing about this all, is that she got to met him. She felt a hand creep on to her shoulder. She turned quickly but then smiled.
'Do you want to continue hiding in the dark?
Or finally believe in a sun load of light?
I can take you out from the coldness
"You feeling any better Kiri?" Ryoga asked.
"Yes, thanks for coming and saving me." Kiri said, she turned pink as she noticed that Ryoga's hand was still on her shoulder.
"Of course, I couldn't let you stay with that bastard." As Ryoga said this, he growled.
"I will get rid of him, I promise you Kiri, I will make sure he never lays a finger on you." Ryoga said and wrapped his arms around Kiri. Heat rose in Kiri's cheeks. She felt the warmth spread in her cold body. It felt so comfortable.
'If your wings have not flown in so long
And you can't fly
I can warm them up for you
"Thank you Ryoga-chan." She said softly. Ryoga just kept her like that, he was shocked once more. Why, why was he doing this? It seemed that his body moved on its own, or was it that he felt more deep feelings towards her? They both stared as the moon gleamed beautifully. Again, Kiri fell asleep in Ryoga's arms so he carried her over to the bed and sat by her, watching her sleep quietly. Maybe he did… like her more then a friend.
'Someone needs you
And that person will always
Be smiling at your side
"Hey! Ryoga! Wake up!" Ryoga opened his eyes to see Ranma and everybody else surrounding the hospital bed. There were get well balloons, flowers, and stuffed animals. Kiri was smiling.
"Finally awake, sleepy head." Ryoga shook his head to wake himself up.
"Ok people, we can't be all happy and act like nothing is going on. That stupid Yokusei is still out there, we have to be on our guard." Ranma said, noticing everybody seemed happy.
'If you're tired from flying
Want to rest your wings
I'm right here
"Ranma's right." Ryoga said. "I'm going to watch over Kiri until he comes back, I'll make sure he doesn't take her again." Kiri blushed. He really cared about her. Ranma along with everybody else nodded.
"And when he comes back, we'll be ready!" Ranma said and everybody cheered. Kiri felt so happy, she knew that a crazy man was after her but she felt so happy to have good friends like these, they really cared about her.
"Thanks you guys, you're the best." Kiri said and smiled. Everybody smiled back and cheered once more.
'Happiness has no shape
It just comes
And you brought it to me
"Ok you guys, let's go and let Kiri get some rest." Ranma pushed everybody out of the room and gave a thumbs up to Ryoga and Kiri. Ryoga and Kiri smiled as everybody left.
"You're so lucky Ryoga-chan." Kiri said and Ryoga looked at her in confusion. Kiri continued.
"You're so lucky to have friends like them." She said and smiled at him. Ryoga took into what she said. He never thought about it, but he did have good friends. Even though he fought with Ranma a lot, they were always there for each other.
'If colors where my emotions
They would be a rainbow
I can't clearly express them
"Well, they're your friends too so you should consider yourself lucky as well." Ryoga said smiling. Kiri laughed softly.
"I guess you're right."
Ryoga then saw tears dripping down Kiri's face.
"Kiri?" Kiri smiled at him.
"I'm sorry Ryoga-chan, I'm such a cry baby. I just never had friends like you guys before." She continued to sob and Ryoga walked over and pulled her into a hug. Kiri sobbed and buried her head into his chest.
'If I could explain my feelings in words
I would have to take a pen with me
And write a letter
"I'm afraid too, I'm afraid that if I transform again, I might, I might..." Kiri couldn't finish the sentence. She was too scared to say the rest. Ryoga held her close.
"Kiri, you don't worry, no matter what happens I'll be by your side." He said as he rested his chin on her head.
"Thank you Ryoga-chan." Ryoga then smiled.
"And Kiri, I think that maybe, just maybe you can break that curse when you turn into the shi ookami." Ryoga said and Kiri looked up.
'I don't want to seem like a crybaby
I'm really strong underneath
Just got to let me show you
"Break it? But how?" Ryoga hugged her.
"I'll tell you when I'm completely sure, but right now I don't know." Kiri nodded and put her head back on his chest. She heard his heart beat and smelled that wonderful scent she loved so much.
"That bitch Kiri, she's going to regret everything that she has done. She will be mine, rather if she likes it or not." Yokusei growled as she sat in his chair. He turned to the purple eyed woman once more.
"Jaaku, is everything ready?" Jaaku nodded. Yokusei grinned.
"Good, my princess shall finally be mine and my plan will succeed." Yokusei said as he fingered his control in his hand. "BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
'I'm longing for something you don't have
How long do I have to continue wishing?
I start to slowly understand
"Kiri, you sure about this?" Ryoga asked as he helped Kiri get out the bed.
"Yes Ryoga-chan, it's just my neck." Kiri said as she walked out of the room and headed out of the hospital. Ryoga ride beside her.
"How is your neck anyways?" He asked.
"It's better, it just stings a little bit." Kiri answered. But truthfully, it stung like crazy. But Kiri didn't want to worry Ryoga-chan too much. They both arrived at Ryoga's house. Checkers greeted them and Kiri petted her on the head.
'Dreams filling all my thoughts
I'm going crazy over you
All I see is you
"Ryoga-chan, are you hungry?" Kiri asked as she started to head towards the kitchen. Ryoga nodded and Kiri grinned.
"Alright! Time to make my all famous curry!" Kiri said as she started to cook. Ryoga smiled.
"Here we go!" Kiri handed Ryoga a bowl. Ryoga took a spoonful and grinned.
"Wonderful, as usual Kiri." Kiri smiled and took a taste herself. She nodded in approval; she always thought her cooking was ok.
Both were now sitting on the couch watching the T.V. Ryoga kept flipping through the channels until he finally came upon one that they both liked.
'Just tell me you'll be here
Don't ever let go
I want to see that shining face out of all the darkness
"Kiri, we have to change the bandages on your neck." Kiri nodded and Ryoga got bandages and a cleaning ointment. He first put the ointment on which Kiri gritted her teeth, trying hard not to scream in pain.
"I'm sorry Kiri, I know it hurts." Ryoga had a look of guilt on his face as she cleaned the wound. Kiri smiled.
"It's alright Ryoga-chan, you are just trying to help." Kiri said, as he continued to clean the wound, she gripped the couch, it stung like hell. Next was the bandaging. That hurt too, but not as much as the cleaning, as Ryoga tried to bandage under the chain. He was being very careful and it took some time. He finally finished.
'I want to know I'll be here
For you and always
It seems I can't think of anyone else
"Ok, all done!" He said happily and Kiri groaned in pain.
"Finally!" They continued to watch T.V until it was about 11 'o clock.
"Kiri, do you want to stay home tomorrow? I understand if you do, if you're neck hurts to much." Ryoga said, looking in concern.
"It's ok Ryoga-chan, it isn't like my leg is broken." Kiri said, smiling. Ryoga smiled back.
"You have a point, I just want to know you're alright." Ryoga said.
"I'm fine but I'm glad that you care about me Ryoga-chan. I'm going to sleep, have school tomorrow! Good night." She walked up and kissed Ryoga on the cheek and went upstairs. Ryoga was frozen in his spot. His cheeks felt like they were on fire. He has never been kissed by a girl before, not even on the cheek.
'A dream has no limits
Guess I'll keep dreaming
But let me be with you
I want to stay with you
Can't think of anything else
I want to stay with you
This dream won't dissapear
I want to stay with you
