New Understanding of the World

The next morning Genki woke finding Holly still asleep next to him with her head on his back. Smiling to himself he gently licked her cheek. Holly looked over at him still half-asleep. He purred to her softly as she just closed her eyes again. He titled his head and nuzzled her unsure if she was just tired or if something was wrong. She didn't budge so he decided to lay still and let her rest for a bit longer thinking that maybe she was just tired. * But what if there's something more wrong? I could never forgive my self if I got her sick or anything. She's all I have left in this world or any world for that matter. Jesus please let her be alright. * Waiting patently for a few more hours he tried once again to rouse her. Nuzzling and licking her cheek but again she did not rise. He rose himself but she merely moved her head and lay back down. Very concerned he stood and picked her up making her stand. "Come on Holly you can't sleep all day…" she was rather limp in his arms,

"Genki, please I don't feel well." He lay her back down carefully.

"What's wrong Holly?" she looked up at him for a moment.

"I just don't feel well…my head hurts and I'm all achy…could this have to do with my transformation last night?" Genki shook his head.

"It's never had any side effect like that and you can't get sick as a beast soldier…" Genki now remember something Holly had said. flashback 'He bit my neck *sob* I couldn't do anything' end flash back * Oh no! His venom could have poisoned her if it was still in her blood stream when she transformed. What can I do though? * Worry was written all over his face. Holly saw it and was unnerved by it.

"Genki what's wrong?" he looked over at her.

"Numac's venom…he paralyzed you with it…his breed is my breeds opposite. His venom poisoned you when I gave you mine." He looked the ground his face shrouded by his mane. Though she didn't feel well Holly rose moving over to him and pulling him into a gently hug.

"It's not your fault Genki. You and I both had no idea this would happen."

"I should have known!" he yelled. Surprised by his out burst she pulled back slightly. "Shh…Genki you can't know everything." Placing her paw under his chin she raised his gaze to meet hers, surprised to find tears in his eyes. "Genki I'll be fine I just need some rest."

"No…it's not that simple…"

"Do you know how you can heal me?" he though for a moment silently.

"Maybe…but it's a long shot…" She saw just how upset he was over this, his hands were shaking even though they were balled into fists. Gently she nuzzled him and held him close, she could feel his fear and concern.

"Genki is it'll help lets try it."

"But it may not work…and we both may lose control of our beast forms…" Holly began to cough up blood causing Genki to almost panic. Shaking with fear and guilt he held her close rubbing her back and praying she would be alright. By the time she was done coughing she noticed he was shaking almost uncontrollably and he reeked of fear. She became concerned about him now; she had never seen him act this way before.

"Genki lets try it please?" he was silent for a moment.

"Alright…" Holly was rather limp in his arms again. He titled his head to the side leaving his neck open to Holly. "Bite my neck Holly…" Holly looked confused until she remembered what the Alpha squadron had said, and nodded weakly. He moved his mane out of the way the best he could and she bit down into his neck feeling slightly nervous. Genki's hands came up to gently stroke her back making her nervousness faded away as she began to drink. He didn't even seem to notice the pain from her bite. She had never liked the taste of blood before but now it was a sweet taste to her. This alone bothered her enough that she tried to pull away, finding that Genki wouldn't let her. "I know its unnerving Holly but this is the only way. Just keep drinking; we need to flush his venom from your blood stream. My blood will give you strength." She nodded slightly understand only a little bit but willing to trust him. He now moved slightly and bit into her neck. She flinched startled and scared, he held her gently and she relaxed again trusting his judgment. He drank from her gently not wanting to alarm her, her body tensed and he knew she was beginning to fight with herself. Her eyes closed as her arms came up to hold him in place continuing to drink, subconsciously enjoying the flavor and the feel of his hot blood pumping down her throat. She wanted more but fought her thoughts off not wanting to become lustful for blood. Genki was on the verge of losing control himself. It had been almost 9 months since he had last drank blood. His beast sides lust for it was unbearably strong. Holly soon pulled him even closer losing some control and feeding greedily from him. Genki soon lost control as well his grip on her tightening as his need for her blood took over. Both soon lost complete control their mind becoming lost in the heat of blood lust. Genki pushed her on to her back without letting go of her neck; she didn't resist him at all. Very soon they were lost in a second lust of passion, their beasts feeding off each other to fulfill their own lust. Neither of them really knew what they were doing. Their bodies began to glow, Genki's a fire orange and Holly's an icy blue. Their aura's swirled about the, and soon the colors mixed into a deep purple fire that flowed around them. It scorched the floor, walls, and ceiling but did not harm either of them. Their power and lust surged through them. Finally they both snapped out of their lusting rages and pulled apart their bodies still glowing.

"Genki what just happened? Why are we…?" a large blush appeared on her face, she was so embarrassed of what they had done. * I'm a human why did I do this? Well I'm part beast soldier now but I never thought I'd lose control like this. * "Holly it's alright. We momentarily lost control but I think it helped." She raised a brow.

"How?"

"Your poisoning is gone and I think we needed that." He blushed slightly. He hated to admit that he was already close to losing to his beast side.

"I guess you're right…I never thought I'd like the taste of blood or enjoy feeding off another for it." She grimaced; he nuzzled her though she didn't seem to notice him.

"Holly, listen to me. I know you're ashamed that you weren't acting like a human but you are only half human now. It's very hard to adjust to that I know. Just try to remember that there are two sides to you now." She began to cry a little, leaning down he softly kissed her. "I'm sorry Holly. I shouldn't have changed you…" he got up and walked into the darkness of their cell. His body still was glowing as he lay down in the far corner. Holly watched him in the dim light given off by their glowing bodies unsure of why he had left her side. Seeing him curled up in the corner she slowly rose and went to him. Laying her head on his back.

"It's not your fault. I chose to become a beast soldier."

"No it was my fault…I knew you wouldn't be able to adjust that well to the lust and other things you would feel from the beast soldier." She looked slightly hurt until she noticed that he was shaking again, he was more upset then she was about this.

"Genki, why is this bothering you so much? I'm the one who has to deal with it."

"Because I know what you are going through and how hard it is. I never wanted to put this burden on you…" sighing she stepped over him and wiggled her way into his arms.

"Yes, but I wanted this. I want to sHare all your burdens Genki. This is hard for me just as it was for you but I want to go through this." He pulled her closer.

"Why?" the simple question threw Holly off for a moment.

"Because I love you and I want to understand you better." He nuzzled her though he was still upset; she nuzzled back in return trying to comfort him.

"Holly you know we will have to feed like that again…we will have to for the rest of our lives…"

"Shh…I know" her hand came to his face. "As long as we are together I will do anything I need to for my beast form." He looked puzzled.

"I thought you hated what you have done."

"I'm afraid of it cause I was acting inhuman, but you are right I'm only half-human now. I hate it because of my human side Genki but I'm willing to face it and my fear of it if you are here with me," He kissed her gently on the forehead.

"Thank you, Holly…that makes me feel a lot better about this."

"Your welcome love. Why were… are we glowing?" she asked noticing they were both still glowing dimly. He smiled to her.

"Because this is our power Holly. Mines fire and yours is ice." She looked confused.

"I have powers? You mean like the monsters?"

"Yes, like the monsters." He nuzzled her "I know you'll use your powers well." She snuggled closer seeking comfort, she wasn't sure she wanted any powers.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that I know you won't abuse your powers by hurting or killing people for no reason."

"But what if I lose control?" her voice held a quiver of fear.

"That will only happen if you become extremely angry. Which I have yet to see you get that angry so you should be fine." He pulled her closer rubbing her back gently.

"I guess you're right… How do I use them? And how come you don't use yours?" he purred to her softly.

"Just relax I will teach you how to use them soon. I have no need for such power on a normal basis." Holly finally relaxed laying her head against his chest.

"When are you planning to teach me?" Genki raised a brow.

"Whenever you feel comfortable learning it." She smiled.

"I'm ready now."

"Aren't you tired?"

"No"

"Alright." He smiled. "Then trust me and relax your body. It's your mind that needs the training this time."

"I will love." Smiling he rolled over on top of her his eyes gentle and showing he had no interest in rutting. She relaxed as he began to kiss her. She kissed back making out with him. Soon his aura flowed around her, his mind connecting with hers. ~ Genki where are we? ~

~ …In your mind Holly. This is a field I created to help teach you… ~

~ …You're telepathic?… ~

~ …So are you now. Lets begin… ~ his fist began to glow. ~ …The trick is to know you have the power, feel it within you, see it in your mind and focus it to a specific point… ~

~ …Alright... ~ Holly relaxed doing as he had said. Her hand slowly began to glow blue.

~ …Good now throw it at the target. ~ He swung his fist the energy hurtling towards the target and blowing it up. ~ …Concentrate on what you want to do with it... ~ She did this hitting her target dead center. ~ …Alright lets step it up... ~

2 hours later….

Holly and Genki were full out sparing in mind. Holly could lunch attacks, block them, and dodge them almost as well as he could now. Their mental battle made their muscles create a memory of movements and what to do without moving. In body they made out with each other enjoying each other prescience. ~ …Holly I think you have learned all I have to teach you. You're in excellent student... ~

~ …Thank you Genki... ~ Genki broke their connection allowing his aura to move away from her. He broke the kiss breathing heavily and smiling to her. "Genki thank you for teaching me all of that"

"Your welcome love. Lets rest now." She nodded; he got off of her and lay down next to her. She cuddled with him smiling to see him already asleep. Once comfortable she drifted off as well.

Later that day….

They woke in the evening at the sound of the guards delivering food. Genki was the first to check the food out. A mismatch of calamari, escargot, and road kill. "Apparently Strum and Numac don't like calamari or escargot. Funny that is expensive." Holly wasn't sure what they were, to her the entire thing looked rotten. Genki split what they were given, giving Holly more then himself, then began to wolf down his food. Holly sniffed it looking rather repulsed. "Just try it Holly. Its not as bad as it looks and smells." She took a mouthful and forced it down. He was right it didn't taste that bad. * Must be because of the beast form * she thought as she wolfed her food down, her body had been starving for something after all the energy she put out. After they had finished they looked directly at each other and nodded. Genki powered up placing his paw on the cell door and focusing his energy he made the door melt to the ground. Stepping into the hall he looked around before signaling Holly to follow. They made their way through the twisting maze of halls to find their friends.

Else where…

The alpha squadron and the monsters rested after eating what they could of their meals. Though the monsters didn't each much the alpha squadron didn't like the smell enough the each much either.

"Why can't they give us something decent to eat" Suezo whined looking rather pale. Tiger opened a single eye enough to glare at him in annoyance.

"They can they just don't want to." Suezo held back his heaving not feeling well at all. Mocchi and Hare also had the same problem; Golem and tiger seemed unaffected like the alpha squadron. Tiger and Greywolf stood sniffing the air. "Genki and Holly are coming. They must have gotten loose." Greywolf nodded in agreement for some reason he preferred to stay silent most of the time. Jax stood up now.

"Genki must have finally had the strength to use his power." The monsters stared at him.

"Power? What power?" inquired Hare.

"Just like you, beast soldiers have powers or attacks. It requires much more energy for use to use them though." Siren calmly stated. The monsters looked dumbfounded. The door began to glow bright red then melt away leaving Genki standing there his body glowing fire orange.

"Genki, do you mind explaining how you did that?" Hare once again inquired. "And where are your clothes?"

"Later Hare we don't have much time, we have to go now." He waved them to follow but they all stopped when they saw Holly. Though Genki had insisted that Holly use a towel they had found on the way as a loin cloth, her chest was still exposed if not for her fur.

"I'll explain everything later let go." She took off after Genki trying not to feel too embarrassed about being seen by the others who blushed behind her as they followed all but the alpha who thought nothing of it. Genki finally found the corridor leading out only problem was that there were atleast 50 guards blocking their way.

"Looks like they figured out we escaped."

"How are we going to get out?" Suezo whined somewhat panicky.

"I'll get rid of them." Genki spread his wings stepping into the corridor he drew their attention. Instantly they came at him. "Wildfire Tsunami!!" fire came from his wings as he flapped them forward toward the charging guards. The fire flowed down the corridor like a torrent river of fire incinerating all in its wake. Not a single guard remained after the attack. Holly was about to say something to Genki when he cut her off. "Now is not the time. Lets go while we have the chance." He took off down the hall the disgusted Holly in tow along with the others. * How could you just kill them like that!? Have you lost your conscience Genki? *

"Ow hot Ow Ow!!" Suezo complained.

"Stop your complaining it's hot to all of us" Hare stated rudely to him. Holly began to glow blue catching the monsters' attention. Soon the floor cooled, Genki smiled to himself. * You've learned well Holly * Holly followed Genki silently thinking about what he had just done. Genki found a military truck outside that was still running.

"Get in" he ordered and climbed in himself, grimacing when he found out the truck was a stick. The others clambered in as Genki pushed the clutch in and shifted into first gear. Grinding the gears slightly before getting it to move. Once going he had little trouble shifting. Some of the guards in the towers began shooting at them until Holly froze their guns.

An hour later….

Genki had driven them back to their base camp of sorts where they had hidden their weapons and equipment. Holly sighed and sat on a log while Genki and the alpha squadron checked the truck over for supplies. Finding some weapons, ammo and food. Tiger and the others came over to Holly, who had her eyes closed thinking. Mocchi came up to her and tugged her tail gently. Holly looked down at the young monster with a smile.

"Why is Holly sad chi?" Holly was slightly surprised.

"I'm not sad Mocchi. Just worried."

"About what chi?"

"About Genki and myself…about our enemy." The young monster looked confused but hopped up into her lap cuddling with her. Holly smiled knowing the young monster's innocence meant he wouldn't care that she was almost naked.

"Holly are you happy being a beast soldier?" Tiger asked wonder if Genki had forced her. * No Genki wouldn't do that. * She looked over at him

" I chose to become one so I guess I am happy about it… It does take some getting used to though." Genki came over

"Holly follow me for a moment. I found some clothes for you." She nodded following him. He gave her a set of Sky's clothes since sky had extra anyway. Holly dressed in the truck as Genki did outside. She emerged in slightly baggy clothing but it fit.

"Thanks Genki" feeling a lot better now that she was covered she went back over to the others.

"How does it take getting used to?" Tiger resumed their conversation he also felt better with her clothed.

" Well my vision is different. Took me a little bit to find my balance. Genki called it tunnel vision."

"Tunnel vision chi?" Holly paused thinking.

"Everything in front of me is crystal clear but anything to the sides around here." She made a motion with her paws. "Is blurred" Mocchi nodded understanding.

"I don't think that's a good thing." Suezo spat.

"Maybe not but I did gain speed, strength, stamina and my long range vision and hearing are much better along with my sense of smell."

"Everything comes at a price Suezo." Tiger stated flatly.

"Holly, you and Genki both have powers now right?" Greywolf asked.

"Yes"

"His fire…I was thinking that maybe the phoenix had something to do with that."

"Genki told me he gained his power when he became a beast soldier so I don't think so."

"Yes, but it could have been doormat. After all we haven't seen the phoenix since the final battle with Moo."

"He's right the power of the phoenix may have needed the beast soldier form for its power to work." Agreed tiger.

"Maybe…I'll ask him later." Genki came back over looking everyone over.

"We should rest here for the night. They won't attack till morning if they do at all."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Tiger I'm sure. I know these men well. Which gives us a small edge over them."

"How well do you know them though?"

"Tiger I worked with them in a team. I know their tactics and how they think. I even know personal information about them. I might be able to convince some of them to leave us alone. If my guess is right we'll run into Sergeant Mike Dover next. I know I can stop him from attacking us. His sister influenced him a lot she died some time again but for her sake he might stop this. She hated war."

"You're going to black mail him, eh?" Hare piped up interested.

"No, Hare I wouldn't use his sister for that." His glare causing Hare to gulp. "I was friends with his sister and him I know him well enough to say he is not an evil man. At this point he is following orders like a good soldier. I'm only going to point out that his sister would not want him doing this. That is all."

"So you know everyone who is attacking us and have worked with them?" Suezo asked.

"Yes, Suezo."

"Genki could you help me change back please?" Holly asked. He nodded walking a little was away with her. Gently he kissed her giving her the information needed. She smiled and concentrated returning to her human form as Genki did the same. "Thanks"

"Your welcome love. We can talk about my powers later." He winked

"You …you read my mind. Genki!" the monsters looked over hearing her say his name in a loud voice. They saw Genki putting up his hands apologizing apparently.

"Holly, I didn't mean to, I just got it when I gave you the info I swear."

"You better be telling the truth mister." She sounded annoyed a little then went back to the others. Hare, Tiger and Greywolf disappeared getting some firewood. Before they could light it Genki did it for them with a snap of his fingers. He got stared at in return.

"What?" Holly shook her head and went to get her stew pot and some vegetables. Greywolf disappeared again returning with two rabbits. Genki took them transforming only his hand he skinned the rabbits easily and cut chunks of meat off them letting them drop into the pot now full with water with a * plunk *. Holly looked at him after almost getting scalded with the water raising a brow; Genki immediately shortened the distance of the drop.

"You both speak without words," Greywolf observed getting looked at by the others for a moment.

"To some degree" Genki commented and looked over to notice the alpha squadron missing. He finished up with the meat as Holly put the veggies in. The sun was setting by now they, all jumped but Genki from a loud howl.

"What is that chi?" Mocchi clung to Genki's leg.

"It's just the alpha squadron. They went hunting."

"But we have food here." Suezo was confused.

"Yes, but my guess is that they were all close to blood lust so they went hunting so as not to harm any person." Genki's eyes narrowed and he ran over to a large oak and jumped from the ground to near the top listening to the howl. The others stared not knowing he could use his beast powers in human form. Holy felt uneasy with the howl though she could not understand it.

"Genki what's wrong."

"We have trouble they report that Numac and Strum are making a serious attack squadron to hit us in the morning. From the sound of it there are too many to take alone." Genki put his hands up to his mouth and howled back to them using his hands to change the pitch of the howled. After he finished he jumped the full distance down from the tree landing hard but seemingly unaffected by the jump. He stood and walked back over to them. Holly stirred the stew quietly as Genki sat down thinking about what they would do. * There are too many to fight alone. If Holly would use her power to kill, we could whip them out in no time at all. But she won't not even to protect her world… I know her too well for that. She'd need another reason to actually want to use her power that way. * He wasn't sure what would make Holly do that though he figured she'd be hurt if she did do such a thing. "Genki how do you have such powers?" Greywolf piped up interrupting Genki's train of thought. All the monsters were looking at him awaiting an answer even Holly glanced at him. He sighed closing his eyes. "The powers were gained though elemental exposures and chemicals when they first created the beast soldiers. Though according to what I found they had to make a copy of a stem cell of a creature that could use them in order for the beast soldiers to use them. That living creature already had its own powers… I'm not sure how they originally figured that out though." Hare thought for a moment.

"So, you're saying they used these cell things of another living creature, changed them and gave them to the beast soldiers?"

"That's the gist of it, yes." He paused "it was changed so that the powers would be based on breed and the person involved. Each blood type of a person creates a different ability."

"What's a blood type?" a voice from above called startling all but Holly and Genki.

"Hi pixie." He didn't have to look to know who it was. She landed gracefully near by Big Blue thundered out of the forest to top next to her.

"Good…. to…see…friend…again…" Golem stated happily. Big Blue smiled and nodded to him. Pixie looked at this new man not sure whom he was cautiously approaching. She was startled though cause he suddenly stood.

"Wait how did you two… separate?" Genki asked totally confused.

"Colt did us a favor." Pixie answered with a smirk.

"We have company." Tiger and Greywolf were on their feet instantly. Something ran at them its icy eyes glowing. Genki charged forward ramming it in the chest with his shoulder knocking it back, then using a roundhouse kick to put it to the ground. It stood smiling and shot him back with a form of lightning. Shaking the shock off he shifted pulling his fist back he concentrated his power into it. The creature came running at him, he punched forward

"Fist of the Beast King." The fiery punch releasing its energy into the lion's head and striking the intruder square in the chest. This time he didn't get up. Genki growled, as he approached not trusting the scenario. His wings began to glow shedding light onto a Nova beast soldier with dark purple fur, he was severely burned by what looking like acid in the face and left forearm. Genki's Green eyes focused on his face as he woke again. The nova snarled at him but didn't try to stand. "What burned you to the bone?" his voice very serious and firm a commanding tone to it. The nova watched him for a moment.

"Sulfuric Acid" his voice was very rough, he slowly stood though his joints in his face and arm were showing bare bone and muscle, he could move them. "Red Directive Tank" Genki's eyes snapped open he glared at him.

"What about it?"

"Hmp… You know what…you killed my son."

"Your son was probably trying to kill me first. It was a war you fool, people die it is a fact of both life and war. I was doing as I was ordered, I had not malice against your son."

"Liar! You don't even know who I am, Lieutenant Sakura." He threw Genki some dog tags; Genki read the name on them.

"Why do you think I killed him?"

"Because of Christina."

"I would not kill for that."

"You had a duel!"

"Yes, but it was not to the death. He lost…he wouldn't except that and stabbed me in the chest… I had no choice but to defend my self. He ran at me with a dagger I dodged he ran into the door and stopped. He stabbed himself Oliver…he was the fool who was willing to kill me for her. I did not touch the knife until after he had stabbed himself…I pulled it out and tried to save him. I am not a medic."

Oliver howled with rage and pain into the night sky. Genki gave a signal to the alpha squadron to stay where they were. "He spoke fondly of you I do believe he looked up to you..."

Oliver stared at him looking for any sign of a lie. Turning he left pausing only a moment "You're still a dead man walking, Genki."

"If that is what you think… then it is so." Genki turned and returned to his seat changing back. The monsters stared at him unsure of what had just happened. Genki threw the dog tags into the night sky a figure catching them and running off into the forest. Pixie stared at him.

"Genki? What happened to you?" he smiled

"Let's just say I'm only half human because of a war. My enemies changed me in more then one way." Pixie shook her head.

"I see Falcon found you two." Holly piped up.

"Yeah he said evil is back and if Genki is here it must be."

"The evil came from my world, Pixie. Some military soldiers want to take this world over and enslave those who live here." Pixie looked at him raising a brow.

"You never answered me what blood types were Genki?" He rubbed his forehead thinking of how to word it for them.

"Hmm…each person and monsters make up is different. Though there are base things that are the same especially within species. The differences in make up determine who you are physically anyway. Blood type is one of those base things that are different between people and monsters. For example my blood type is O +, my mother's was O +, but my father's was A -. There is a way to find out your blood type through science used in medicine. Though trial and error most things were found out. Like they found that a person who is A – cannot get a blood transfusion or a transplant from anyone who isn't A – or O, they will die cause their body will fight what is supposed to help them."

"Why does it do that chi?"

"Here's and example for you, Mocchi. You know there are different kinds of bees right?"

"Chi." He nodded yes.

"Well if a hornet goes into a honey bee nest what happens?"

"The honey bees kill it." Hare input.

"Right. That's because they see he's different and shouldn't be there. Since they don't want him there they kill him. The same things happen with blood. They're really tiny living creatures in the blood that protect you. Normally the destroy viruses and bacteria but if the see B + cell and you're A – they say 'that shouldn't be here' and they destroy it."

"I get it chi." He smiled happily. Genki glanced at the others who seemed to understand somewhat.

"Genki what would a blood transfusion and a transplant do for someone?" Holly asked curious.

"You can give someone a blood transfusion when they are poisoned or when they have lost a lot of blood, too much to survive. A transplant is taking one persons organ and giving it to another. Like someone who has kidney failure, which would kill them, if there is a matching donor they can take one kidney out of them and give it to the ill person. You can live with one kidney." Holly and the others looked both shocked and disgusted.

"Science made that possible?" Hare inquired.

"Yes, it was responsible for it but there are down sides. Over population is one of them and high costs for surgeries. From my experience most doctors only care about they money they get and not the people. But that's just me." He sighed. "Holly is the soup ready?" she snapped out of her daze.

"Let me check." She tasted the soup. "Yep it's done." She grabbed some bowls and dished it out eating in silence. Genki was done before the others despite his eating 3 bowls. He then walked off by himself and relaxed under a tree, thinking. * I know they think what I said was ridiculous… even I think it is. People die it's a fact of life. But they shouldn't be killed in this world because of my world. I must stop this at all costs… * Holly and the monsters conversed about what Genki had told them. Katana came to sit next to Genki watching the stars with him silently.

"What's up?" she finally uttered.

"Just worried about the future…there are too many to fight. If Holly won't just attack like me we'll never win."

"Yes, we will. You're smarter then that Genki. You taught us all how to fight. She's not a killer like you have become. Don't change her Genki she wouldn't be able to take it. We'll win just fine."

"How do you know?"

"Because I trust in you and your power." She winked at him and left. "By the way we'll keep tabs on the area surrounding us each night."

"You don't have to."

"We want to." She walked off. Holly had come over and noticed them and heard their conversation. Genki looked over at her; She looked somewhat hurt. He sighed and looked away to the ground.

"You want me to kill like you?" her voice squeaked.

"I never said you had to but you will have to kill sometime..." his voice solemn his eyes focused on the ground. Holly slowly approached and sat next to him.

"I know but I can't kill like you did today… that was murder." Genki's eyes snapped and shot to her face, he looked very angry enough that it scared her.

"They would have killed us Holly… or would you rather be raped the rest of you life?" his voice dangerously low, he looked away upset with her. She looked sympathetically at him realizing he was protecting them not murdering.

"Genki I'm…"

"Never mind! You believe me to be a murder then so be it." He stood walking off.

"Genki, wait." He didn't stop he just walked into the forest. Holly just put her face in her hands hurt and confused inside. Pixie walked over kneeling next to her and placing her claws hand on her shoulder. Holly looked up at her. "I hurt him again Pixie…I should trust his judgment by now.."

"Holly you will always second guess his judgment because he is too cold hearted in some ways now. Tiger and the others told me how he killed the guards."

"He said they would have hurt us and then killed us…"

"Then he did it to protect you. Go after him." Holly nodded running off, Pixie returned to the others getting into a conversation with Hare and Tiger.

Holly ran as hard as she could. She could feel him near by. She finally saw him sitting next to a small stream looking at his reflection. She came up beside him but he ignored her looking away.

"I'm sorry Genki…I should trust your judgment. It's hard for me to do that though I trust you as a person. I can't handle killing you know that."

"Holly we killed monsters on our first quest…"

"I know but they could be brought back."

"It's no different."

"To me it was…" he stood his angry and sad eyes piercing into hers. She saw a lot of pain in those green eyes of his. "I'm sorry, please forgive me Genki." Her eyes held tears in them.

"I will but please learn to trust me…I'm not a heartless killer, Holly. I never kill without a reason for it."

"I know I'm sorry" he hugged her gently.

"Lets get back." She nodded and walked hugging his arm. The arrived back and the monsters sighed in relief. * Yawn* "lets get some rest we'll all need it." He got out his sleeping bag lying down. Holly came and lay with him snuggling with him for comfort and warmth. Pixie smirked seeing the too * I always knew they cared for each other. Even as kids they showed it somewhat. * She found a spot near Big Blue and Golem to relax and go to sleep. Tiger and Greywolf slept near Holly and Genki. Hare and Mocchi slept together not to far away. The only ones who were awake were those with shifts among the alpha Squadron who watched over them all.