AN: Short chapter again.. well 6 pages short ;_; not much to say.. but Spencer will now have Ice blue eyes! He had crimson ones before.. but his actual eye color is blue.. so ya.. R+R!
Oh and Esperanza belongs to…omg I can't remember her pen name . I'm soo sorry.. Message me or leave a review.. I now owe you a picture of your choice!
Ice blue eyes narrowed on the small photograph their owner had clenched in his hands. One the outside his face was as expressionless as normal, minus the narrowed eyes, but inside a great swell of pity as well as worry surged.
In his hands was a slightly fuzzy, black and white satellite photo of a young woman standing outside a bakery, two tall males flanking her either side. It wasn't so much the picture that bothered him so much –he knew that the Biovolt system would catch on to them eventually- but it was the state the girl was in. Her stomach was extended significantly from her small body, making it very clear that she was some months pregnant. About six and a half months to be exact. Inwardly Spencer seethed. She hadn't informed him of this complication when he needed to know. It must stay a secret…Bryan could never know he fathered a child. Hell would break loose, and Spencer wouldn't subject an innocent child to the bastard he called a 'friend'.
"This is the only copy?"
The servant that had been silent up until that point shifted nervously on his feet. The 'four', as the Demolition Boys had come to be called, were feared by everyone -even more than Voltair was feared. "Ye-yes Master Spencer…immediately after the picture was printed a virus took the main system down and we lost everything from today." The servant stuttered, looking anywhere but at Spencer.
Spencer breathed a sigh of relief disguised as a snort of annoyance. "Fine. Get back to work, I will inform the rest of this. They are in Spain then?"
"Yes Master, they are in Liencres, a small village just east of the coast in northern Spain."
"Very well. Go." Spencer snapped, turning on his heels and stalking off in the direction of the 'throne' room. There weren't actually any thrones in the 'throne' room, it was more like a board room than anything else.
However, as soon as Spencer heard the servant disappear he veered left sharply and made for the direction of his chambers. The picture had to be destroyed, and he needed to contact the group in Spain. They had to be warned that Biovolt knew of their location and were coming. And only after he warned them would he tell his 'comrades' of his news. That should give them time to escape. Unfortunately he remembered then that he had no way of contacting them immediately…he only knew their location. Hm.
The night was stormy and the wind blew harshly through the early fall trees. Rain beat against the small cottage that housed the small team of six, lashing at the windows and pounding on the roof in desperate attempts to work itself into the cosy home.
"Oh for crying out loud I'm not helpless you know!" Liika cried in exasperation as once more as a stack of dishes was pulled out of her hands and she was ushered towards the couch.
"Oh we know Ika, we just don't want you over taxing yourself!" Mariah scolded gently, whisking the dishes away to the cupboard.
"Over taxing my ass…" She muttered back, stomping her foot petulantly. "I'm tired of being treated like I'm made of glass!"
Mariah grinned over her shoulder at the other girl. "Just go sit down!"
The two and a half months since the discovery had passed peacefully. They decided to stay in Spain at least until the baby was delivered. The village was small and remote so the chances of being found were slim. Also the town's people were friendly and apparently unaware of the events in the outside world. When Liika's pregnancy had come out they inquired curiously which had caused a bit of problem. The village was old fashioned and for someone as young, and obviously not married as Liika to be pregnant was unheard of for them. To avoid conflict it was decided that Kai would take responsibility and the village would be told it was his child. At least until it was born and they saw what it looked like.
Liika protested, exclaiming they could just say the father was killed in the take over or something, but she was shot down. Kai wouldn't hear of it and from that day on instructed them all to treat him as if he truly was the father. Liika wasn't pleased, and after about three days of not talking to Kai, got over it.
Her attitude had grown better as she gradually adjusted to the idea of being a mother and healed from the emotional and physical abuse placed on her. Under Kai, as well as Robert, and the rests, protective eyes she began to thrive, slowly becoming the girl she was before the loss to Tala.
Liika threw a withering glare at the pink haired girl, shaking her fist menacingly. She opened her mouth to retort angrily when firm hands landed on her thin shoulders "Sit down." Came the quiet command.
She could feel her eyebrow twitching in annoyance. "Kai. You are not my father, please do not act like it." She ground out, craning her neck to glare at the person that held her shoulders.
One Kai's slate eyebrows shot up, a slight smirk tilting his lips. "Indeed I am not, but I am your team captain and that entitles you to listen to me. Sit down, that's an order." He replied, pushing her gently into the living room.
Liika muttered obscenities under her breath, stomping into the small room and plunking herself down on the couch beside a reading Enrique. Running a hand over her bulging belly, she squirmed a bit. "See she's protesting this oppression too!" She exclaimed, raising her voice towards the kitchen where Kai was standing. He shot her a flat look.
"Oh, oh! Is the baby kicking?? Can I feel, can I feel??" Enrique practically squealed as he dropped his book and began bouncing up and down on the couch cushion like an excited child.
A sly grin crossed over Liika's face as she chuckled slightly. "On one condition!" She announced, tilting her head slightly. "You have to get me some ice cream with pickles and chocolate chips!"
Enrique stared at her for a moment before shuddering. "Yuck…pregnant women and you're strange foods! But fine, fine! As long as I can feel the baby kicking!"
Laughing, Liika picked up his hand and placed it over the last place she felt the baby kick. "Just wait a moment…a there!"
The baby landed a solid kick and Enrique grinned from ear to ear. "I could feel it! Ahh, does it hurt??" He said happily, leaning his had over and pressing his ear to her stomach.
"No, sometimes it's a bit uncomfortable but other than that it doesn't hurt." Liika replied gently, smiling at his enthusiasm. Then leaning over closer she whispered to him. "You better go now…I just saw Kai go out to help Robert and Rei with securing the house…he'll try to stop you from making it. Says I shouldn't be eating such 'garbage'." She snorted, doing a poor job of disguising the disgust in her voice. "I'll let you listen more when you come back."
Enrique grinned and jumped to his feet, running to the kitchen to fetch the disgusting concoction. With in minutes he was back with a small bowl filled with chocolate swirl ice cream mixed with chopped up pickles and topped with chocolate chips, a spoon shoved into the mix. He handed it to her, wrinkling his nose before motioning her over so that he could lay down with his head on her stomach. She grinned back, happily shoving herself over and allowing Enrique to press his cheek against the large shirt she wore. Liika dug in gleefully, happy that she finally found away to thwart the evil demon known as Kai who dared to keep her from her ice cream. "Mmm… thanks Eny! You're a life saver!"
"Hee! No problem! It was well worth it!" He exclaimed, jumping excitedly as the baby kicked again.
Liika shook her head at him. Only Eny was as excited about the progress of her pregnancy as well she was, though Mariah was a close second. The girl dotted and clucked like a mother hen.
The first month after finding out was the most difficult. She had to become used to the fact that she would bare his child. Instead of thinking of it that way, she chose to think of it as her child. It would never be his. Never. As the months passed she found herself falling in love with the life inside of her. It was apart of her and she couldn't hate something that was part of her.
Liika had also decided that it was a girl. Mariah and Enrique agreed while Robert and Kai shook their heads and muttered something about 'females', Rei was rather indifferent and stated that boy or girl the child would be loved by them all. The proclamation had warmed her heart. She was glad that her 'family' was as willing to look past her fathering and love the baby anyway. In the world of hate and depression that surrounded them, the child would need all the love she could get.
"Where did you get that?"
Liika froze, spoon in her mouth. She turned her eyes to the threshold of the door that led to the kitchen to see a soaking wet Kai. His hair was plastered to his forehead and water dripped down his face, falling softly onto his dry shirt. His eyes were narrowed and his arms were crossed over his chest.
"Um…nowhere?" She supplied around the spoon making the response slightly muffled.
He scowled, moving into the room. "I knew I should have gotten rid of the damn ice cream. The doctor said you should be eating healthy."
"Pickles are healthy!"
Kai's scowl grew and he leaned over her, reaching for the bowl. "Give it to me." He demanded.
"No!" She cried, wiggling away. "It's mine and you can't have it ice cream nazi!"
By this time Enrique had vacated the couch and escaped to the far end of the room where he would be safe from the Bladebreaker captain's wrath.
"Liika…" Kai warned, leaning over her further and trying to capture the bowl from her grasp. "Give me the bowl. Eating disgusting mixtures is not healthy for the baby!"
Robert and Rei, followed by Mariah walked in the room then. Mariah giggled at the scene. It was so cute! "Oh Kai, leave her be. Once in a while wont hurt and you know it." She said, finally deciding to come to her friend's aid.
Kai paused in his pursuit, glaring at the pink haired girl before straightening up. Robert smiled in amusement, walking past the back of the couch and patted Liika's head as he went by heading towards the single bedroom to change.
Liika gleefully shoved another spoonful of the rapidly melting mixture into her mouth relishing the flavour with a little moan. Kai grimaced, sitting down beside her and putting his feet up on the small coffee table in front of them. Liika cackled a bit and leaned against him as he put his arm up along the edge of the couch behind her head.
"I win!" She whispered, grinning.
"You only win because I let you. Now hurry up and eat that revolting crap before I change my mind." He replied calmly, closing his eyes. She stuck her tongue out at him but did as he commanded and ate the rest of her ice cream quickly.
After she was finished she attempted to get up and put her dish away but Mariah took it and told her to stay seated and rest. This caused her bad mood to resurface and once again she muttered about being treated like a child. She wasn't helpless damn it!
After a little while they all settled down. Liika leaned against Kai and fell asleep –she had been sleeping a lot more lately- while Kai dozed as well. Mariah picked up some knitting she had started a while back. Robert and Enrique chose to read while Rei typed quietly on the laptop. It was peaceful and they fell into a lull for some hours, enjoying the sound of the rain pouring down on the small house.
Around 11 o'clock, just as the group was preparing to hit the sack –Liika was still asleep against Kai- a loud banging sounded on the door. Kai snapped to alertness, glancing down at the girl whose head was cradled in his lap. She didn't stir. He nodded at Robert who nodded back and tread carefully to the door. Rei and Enrique were right behind him, beyblades in hand.
Cautiously the tall Norseman opened the door a crack and peered out into the storming night. On the doorstep was a medium sized cloaked figure, car headlights illuminating the figure perfectly. Robert's eyes narrowed and instantly he was on the defensive. "What do you want?" He demanded coldly. The figure looked decidedly too suspicious for his liking.
"Who lives here?!" A female voice demanded back. Light that escaped over Robert's shoulder shining under the hood and reflecting in frantic brown eyes.
Now Robert was really suspicious. Who was this person? "Who lives here is none of your concern, now go away." He snapped back, moving to close the door.
However, the girl's hand shot out and stopped him from closing it. "Please! I must know! Is there someone called Liika here? Or Kai??"
Crimson eyes widened and Robert opened the door a bit more. "Who are you?!"
Sighing in relief, the girl tore the hood from her head, revealing a pretty face framed with wavy brown hair. "My name is Esperanza Lorenzo, and you are in grave danger."
"You are…" Robert's voice was quiet, he stepped back and the girl pushed past him into the house.
"Then Kai or Liika are here?" She asked frantically, searching the faces of the surprised Rei and Enrique.
"Yes." Robert said, stepping beside her. "I am Robert Jagen, a co-leader so to speak, now explain why it is you're here and what exactly this danger is you speak of. You will not come near Liika until I know."
Esperanza sighed in frustration, turning her glittering brown eyes to meet his darkened crimson ones. "I was sent by your contact Sergei, he instructed me to talk to Kai or Liika, but I suppose you will do. Biovolt knows your location. Sergei destroyed a satellite picture that was taken of Liika, luckily before anyone else found it. We must contact him when we reach the Madrid palace. We must leave now." She exclaimed patiently, yet in a rush. Her eyes ran anxiously over the interior of the kitchen they stood in.
Enrique cursed and Rei inhaled sharply, both looking towards Robert for instructions. Robert paused for a second, thinking. "Enrique, Rei. Go gather the few things that belong to us. I will inform Kai and Mariah." He spoke firmly, motioning the two other males, who nodded and disappeared from sight. Robert then turned his attention back to the girl who stood dripping on the kitchen floor. "I don't know if Sergei truly sent you, but I suppose we have no choice to trust you. If Biovolt is after us then we must leave. But tell me this, why is the Princess of Spain saving the most wanted criminals in the world?"
The girl met his eyes squarely. "Because Prince of Denmark, Biovolt cannot buy us all. My father and grandfather may have settled on the side of Voltair, but I have not. I have sworn my loyalties to the light side and I will deal with the consequences. We have not much time, we must gather the rest."
"Very well." Robert responded, leading her into the living room.
Mariah was on her feet already, looking anxious, while Kai was still sitting so that he didn't wake Liika unnecessarily. He stared hard at the new arrival. "Who is she?" He growled, tensing.
"Esperanza Lorenzo, Princess and second in line to the throne of Spain. Sergei sent her to warn us. Biovolt knows where we are." Robert explained.
Kai cursed violently, his eyes immediately moving down to the slumbering face of Liika who had barely twitched at the sound of the voices.
Esperanza's eyes followed his, and ran over the girl's curled figure, halting on her stomach. She gasped, her hand flying up to her mouth. "She's pregnant…?" Brown eyes flashed incredulously towards Robert. "This changes everything."
Kai tensed even more, his hand hovering protectively over Liika's middle. "What do you mean? You didn't know she was pregnant?"
The brown haired girl shook her head. "Sergei said nothing. He only said he destroyed a picture of her they had captured with a satellite. Hmm… I suppose I have no choice." She murmured her thoughts out loud, her face frowning deeply.
The blue haired captain cursed again, this time even more violently. Fuck, everything was going down hill. If they had a picture then someone at the Moscow Palace knew of Liika's pregnancy. He just prayed it didn't reach the ears of the Demolition Boys or Voltair. Knowing his sick grandfather, he would assume the child was his and come after it as an heir for his precious Corporation. Or even worse, they would figure out it was Bryan's. He didn't even want to think of the possibility of what would happen if they were to discover it. Spencer destroyed the picture therefore he must have taken care of it. All Kai could do was trust the blond, and pray he knew what he was doing.
"Do you know who this Sergei is?? And what do you mean you have no choice?!" Mariah burst out, panic flooding her voice.
"Mariah calm down." Rei urged gently, coming out of the room a few duffle bags on his back. He quickly dropped them by the wall and hurried over to Mariah, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind her.
The princess shook her head. "I'm afraid I can't tell you Sergei's identity. Whether or not I know is classified information for right now and it is not my place to tell you. For now we must hurry. I am taking you to the Madrid Palace. Underneath is a bunker that was built during the civil war, it is used now as servants quarters during special events. No one lives at the Palace now so you shall be safe. I will harbour you for the time being." Just then Enrique came out carrying more bags and Esperanza tilted her head. "All ready?"
Enrique nodded. Kai grunted and shook Liika gently. The girl moaned, cracking her eyes open slowly and blinked sleepily. "Wha…?"
"I'll explain on the way. Get up." Kai murmured quietly to her, lifting her shoulders so she was sitting up. He glanced at Mariah who jumped and nodded, running into the bedroom and coming out seconds later with a blanket. Kai took the blanket and wrapped around the pregnant girl's shoulders. "Come on, we're leaving."
Liika scowled. This was all so confusing! There was a strange girl in their living room, Enrique and Rei were now carrying bags, and the rest were gathering jackets. "Where are we going??" She demanded, being pulled to her feel by a rushing Kai.
"I will tell you on the way." He replied shortly, pushing her towards the door.
"Damn it Kai! Can I at least go to the bathroom first?!"
He sighed in exasperation and motioned her away. "Fine! But make it fast!"
Liika muttered as she hurried to the bathroom. Pushy bastard. After she was finished she hurried out and was immediately swept up by a scowling Kai. Everyone else had deserted the house. "I can walk you know!" She grumbled, pouting.
"Be quiet."
She rolled her eyes and gave up. The babying would never stop apparently. They disappeared out of the house into the storming, black night and into the unknown. It looked like they were on the run once more.