A/N: Finally, the chapter where she confronts Erol about the whole... kissing bit a couple chapters back. Unfortunately, she won't get the chance to tell him what she thinks until chapter 18. Some of you might be surprised by it, some of you may not, but keep reading!

Chapter 16

I inwardly smirked as the four of us marched down the halls. I was trying my hardest to look like a typical prisoner (hurt, and very pissed off), and not fall on the ground laughing. The three guards had cuffed my hands together like they HAD arrested me, and were escorting me to Erol. Every guard they'd passed that had questioned us, they'd simply lied and said that they'd caught me and were going to find Erol for his consent. I liked these guys…

They took my cuffs off on the last stretch of hallway. There were no guards there, so there was nothing to worry about, really. Finally, they knocked on Erol's door. My heart was beating madly in my chest. Finally I'd get some answers… He opened the door a moment later, took one look at the four of us and smirked.

"Cleaver, Jakie," he commented in a dully, unsurprised tone. I stepped forward.

"Why thank you," I answered in the same tone. I turned around to look at my allies. I smiled sweetly again. "Thanks, guys."

"No problem," one answered.

"Ever need us again, we'll be the ones yelling 'don't shoot'," another one joked. I chuckled lightly, and they walked off.

Erol let me in his room and closed the door, making sure to lock it. I was still grinning from my victory.

"I'm surprised you got here like you did," he said. I scoffed.

"Well, those guys were pushovers," I replied. He faced me, keeping his serious expression.

"I know why you came all the way here… you want answers for what happened last night," he stated. I nodded quickly.

"Am I that obvious?" I joked. He cleared his throat.

"After Baron Praxis received the news of the Massacre in the city, he finally realized that you were just as unstoppable as his 'experiment gone wrong'. And he finally just ordered me to get rid of you. Obviously, something else happened before I could kill you," he explained.

"And just what would that be?" I asked, with a hint oh 'just-tell-me-what-I-want-to-know-or-fuck-off'.

"I started to like you, Jakie. Maybe even love you. I don't know why, but oddly enough, I did," he finished. I just stared at him asif he had three heads. So, my gut feeling was right, after all. The nut ball liked me. The only thing was… I'm not sure if I was too fond of him in return. Sure I thought he was handsome, but still… the guy is a Krimzon guard, he did help Praxis turn my father into an 'eco freak' and he hated my family with a passion. Of course, my thoughts were cut short when he wrapped his arm around my waist, and kissed me. Again.

This time it was even more loving, and passionate. I wasn't sure exactly what had changed, unless you count the fact that his tongue slipped into my mouth somewhere along the line. Yeah. A bit gross, but hell, it felt good, even if it was the KG commander. I just stood there like a fool and allowed him to finish with me before I started my questioning. It lasted a long time, and with each passing second, he seemed to deepen the kiss even more. I didn't really care, as I was too busy trying to get my thoughts in order. As long as he didn't try to screw me or something, he could kiss me for a year's time for all I care. Finally, he let me go. I stared at him for several long seconds before speaking.

"Erol… why me of all people?" I asked sternly. He just shrugged.

"I don't know," was his brief reply. So informative… I scoffed lightly.

"Yeah right, Erol. I massacred nearly half of your troops, done more than a few hard body blows to the government of Haven City, and to get a bit more personal…" I stopped to look at him before I continued, but he held up his had to stop me. I obeyed and quickly shut up.

"Jakie…" he started, "it's getting late." I shrugged.

"So?" I asked.

"You picked a bad night to come see me, because I have duty tonight," he explained. Well, how do ya like that! I cam ALL this way so I could talk to him and he has duty! Someone in Heaven has a twisted sense of humor! "Tomorrow night, come down to the Port, and we'll talk there. Ok?" Well, good enough. I half smiled.

"Ok," I agreed, "but how do I get out of here without being arrested?"

"Lucky for you, Baron Praxis isn't here at the moment, since he's out looking for the Precursor stone again. So, I'll escort you out," he answered. I smiled again and the two of us walked out of the room.

Something told me that this was going to be a long night…