Chapter 9
A/N: Well, school has started, once more, and Sam's dad just offered free jiving lessons (his dad's a professional dancer, so is his mum, and they're both quite famous.) I can't go. I doubt Connor will be able to lift me. ;; But it'll be fun watching Mikhaila and Sam dance. (They are going out…aw, my two best friends! -Tears- lolz…)
Anyhow, here's your update.
"Hey Rika,"
I felt someone clap my back. I flinched and glared at who it was – Ryo.
"Stop with the ice queen act, will you?" Ryo said, annoyed. "You're been so paranoid and cold lately. What's up?"
"Nothing," Rika replied shortly.
Ryo frowned. "Nothing…hah…and you expect me to believe you? I've known you for too long."
"We've known each other for only about 2 months or so."
"Ah, no, you're mistaken. We've known each other for a few thousand years." Ryo shook his head.
Rika was silent. What's his point? That we've know each other long enough for me to not think he will kill me? And then, when the right moment comes, he will kill me anyways. What a liar.
"Aw, come on, no snaps?" Ryo pretended to look surprised and hurt. When Rika didn't reply to that, he frowned. "Seriously, what is wrong with you?"
"You would know…" Rika mumbled.
"What?" Ryo frowned. "How would I know? You're the one who's being all weird."
"So you're not lying?" Rika raised an eyebrow quizzically. "And you expect me to believe that?"
"Lying about…what?" Ryo asked, bewildered. "Rika, seriously, what is wrong?"
"You three…you're trying to…aren't you? Admit it…I know what you're up to." Rika's fingers trembled lightly with anger.
"What? We're not trying anything!" Ryo exclaimed. That was not completely truthful. They were trying to plan a reunion party and surprising her. If he told her now, Alice and Ryo would kill her. Ryo sighed inwardly and told himself it would all be worth it in the end.
"You can stop lying now, Ryo…" Rika shook her eyes and closed them. "I trusted you,"
"You can trust me…" Ryo whispered. He frowned. Finding out about the party…well, that wouldn't cause all this. "What's up?"
"Go away…sorry to ruin your plan, but you'll never succeed." Rika growled and walked away.
Ryo let her. Talk about major mood swings… she knows something I don't…what's wrong? I have to find out…
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"You were right," Rika sighed to the old woman as she sat down beside her. "I can't trust anyone anymore."
The woman grinned, showing several missing or rotting teeth. "See, Rika, you can always trust me."
"Yes I can. You're practically my grandmother now…I can trust you with…anything…" Rika's eyes darkened as her voice grew monotonous. "Anything…"
"Good, my child, you will believe me when I say this? Ryo is angered. He is gathering Alice and Henry to try to kill you as soon as possible. They're going to catch you off guard. Do you want that to happen?" The woman said in a soothing voice.
"No…Ryo will not…win…" Rika murmured.
"Exactly… so we must kill him before he gets a chance to kill us…" The woman explained gently. "Do you think you can do that?"
"Yes…kill…Ryo…before he kills…me…" Rika murmured.
A drop of tear fell from her eyes.
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"So, you're saying that Rika thinks we're up to something?" Alice repeated. "Do you think she found out about the party?"
"Sorry to disappoint you, Alice. But really, would she care that much about a surprise party? Enough to say, 'I trusted you,' and tell me to leave her alone? I mean, unless she's in a major stage of PMS…" Ryo shook his head. "She's acting as if I was plotting to steal her powers and kill her or something."
"Maybe she does think you are." Henry shrugged helplessly.
"Yeah, sure," Alice rolled her eyes. "After all they've been through together?"
"It's true. She wouldn't suspect that," Ryo frowned and looked down.
"Unless something is tricking her to think that," Henry tapped his chin.
"Too much Sci-Fi, Henry," Alice shook her head.
"No, wait, he might be right." Ryo frowned. "In the shadow world, who knows what's what?"
"Oh, come on, who would do – oh my god, you're right…They're probably plotting to get you, Ryo, killed first. Without you, we'd be weaker, because you have the most experience. Then, they're probably going to kill me and Henry, and then Rika, who would have been so hollow, she would kill herself!" Alice's voice was shrill.
"That would make sense, but what are the chances of that?" Henry laughed. He froze for a moment, ran it through in his head and sighed. "Scratch what I said. What are we going to do?"
"Tomorrow," Ryo replied, looking out the window. "I'll come up with something then. I have to be home before sunset…my mom's cooking tonight. She hardly ever cooks." He smiled weakly. "Bye guys."
"See you," Alice waved feebly.
Henry smiled and nodded goodbye.
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Kill him…before he kills you…
I will…I will kill him…
Make sure you tear out all his power and give it to me, so I can always be there for you.
Yes…
I am dying…but once he is gone, we will be invincible.
Invincible… we will be…
I couldn't see where I was going. Everything was flying past me like blurs. All I know is that I must kill someone.
Who?
I don't know. But I knew I had to kill someone…someone with blue eyes, brown hair…someone that is out to kill me…
Ryo…? Not Ryo, no, please, don't let it be him…
My body was in control…I couldn't even feel the ground beneath me as I walked…
Perhaps I was flying…perhaps…
I saw him. Ryo, run! Please run! I tried to open my mouth to yell at him, but no voice came out. I slowed down, or rather, my body did. I felt my arm rise to grip my sword. I saw his face twist with fear and confusion. Of course, betrayal…what happened to me?
You are to kill him, Rika, remember!
But what if I don't want to?
Remember our conversation, Rika…
I felt a trickle of tear down my face. No…I didn't feel it, I knew it was there, but I didn't feel it.
Before I knew it, I lunged at him with my sword.
Run, Ryo, run!
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Bouquet for everyone who reviewed! Gomen for such a long break!
Wings of Reason – Here's the update. Sorry I couldn't get it out sooner! I've got no excuse except homework, science fair, and piano. Hope you like this chp!
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A/N: I'll try to keep it short. March break! Wow, this chapter took around, what, 3 – 4 months to update? So sorry! March break is here, so I'll get more updates out as soon as possible. Sorry for the delay! Hmwk, piano, science fair, everyone! Plus, Mik and Sam aren't going out anymore…ah well. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Seacrest, out!
I mean, er, Ryuki, out ˆ ˆ