Welcome to chapter 8 hope you all liked what you have read so far my shadow readers, that don't review. Anyways, all opinions are read and noted please be aware of that, if I ever miss some one let me know ASAP in the reviews so that way I can give you a response and make changes to anything that is already confusing.

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Oh no date on when I will release chapter 9 for you all to see, however it will probably be on Monday or Thursday next week I am trying to keep it at least one chapter a week so all can keep up. ENJOY the chapter.

Chapter 8

A trip to the store

Alexandra walked out the sliding glass door, and down the side steps that went to the back wall of her room down to the garage, "I am heading out," she said knocking on the door, to Seto's level. All Alexandra could hear was an 'ouch' from Seto, before she walked away from the door and got into the car at least she knew that he was alive downstairs.

Seto was standing on his own two feet without what he called "his worthless crutches," when Alexandra knocked on the door, he fell down throwing him off his good leg as he hopped around the level, and he was trying to get his bad leg back into shape as he did a small work out around the level.

Alexandra got to the small convenience store, "Well bless my soul," said a young African American woman, "Kayla is that you?" she said seeing Alexandra walk in. Alexandra looked at the woman funny, "excuse me," she said calmly. "Oh sorry dear you just look like an old friend that I haven't seen in years," said the woman.

Alexandra smiled, "Well my mother was named Kayla," she said. "Goodness, it can't be, Ally, is that you, gosh look at you, you have turned into your mother," said the woman. Alexandra was a little embarrassed and the woman saw it, "Oh my, gosh, forgive me, you probably don't remember me, I am Clare. The last time I saw you, you were only a 2 year old with a heart for my cookies," she said sticking out her hand. Alexandra took it and smiled shaking it, "Did I really?" she asked.

Clare nodded, "Yes, oh dear you were so cute, but look at you now all grown up, and looking fantastic, so how is your mother haven't seen her in…" Clare stopped suddenly, then she remembered why Alexandra's mother in years hadn't been seen, that's why she also hadn't recognized Alexandra right away "Oh I am sorry child, I completely forgot, you parents had that car accident, 11 years ago," said.

Alexandra looked at her feet, she did not remember what happened, that night her parents died only that she was thrown from the car as it crashed into another and landed next to two boys, one was about 12 the other no more then eight or 6. They had watched each other though out the night until help arrived that morning Alexandra did not even get the names of the boys before they were separated.

Remembering that night was tough, however Alexandra was broken by the sweet woman's voice, "I sorry to dig up bad memories for you child," said Clare. Alexandra nodded, "its ok it was years ago, besides I had a good life after then, well until recently," she said.

"You mean your adopted Sister," said Clare, "Don't worry Alexandra you're safer up here then anywhere else," she said after seeing Alexandra sudden tense up. "I won't let that crazy bitch hurt, you," Clare added, "I know what she must have put you though, no need to lie about it," she said.

Alexandra looked at the woman she felt she could trust her, however the information about Seto had to stay secret for now. "Thank you," said Alexandra slowly, "but I don't need protecting just a place to relax and start over." Clare nodded, "That's fine dear, I understand," she said, "You want to pick up where your life left off before you were adopted. I was the same way when I came here, start over get away from the beating ex husband, then I met your mother, but enough remising you probably needs some food and supplies for that old house you live in," she said.

Alexandra nodded as the woman came out from behind the counter, "Well let's see, your going to need some food, and oil for those lamps," Clare said with a smile. Alexandra nodded, and told the woman about her life as co owner of Industrial Illusions, and how she just wanted to get away from all of it, and finally she did by leaving her sister, and starting over there on the mountain.

"That's a great idea, Alexandra, oh by the way can I call you Ally it would make this old woman so much happier," she said. Alexandra nodded, "Ally is fine, or Alec you know since I am starting over, and all," she said smiling. Clare nodded, "A change in name is good, just don't forget who gave it to you," she said in her accent. Alec nodded, "I won't anyways, I think I have everything, oh man I completely forgot his boxers," Alexandra did not mean to say the last part aloud however it slipped.

(Oh from now on until later I am going to be calling Alexandra, Alec, to not only make it easier for my hands but it just I am getting tired of writing Alexandra all the time and Alec is a much better shorter anyways on with the story)

"Whose boxers?" asked the woman, as Alec and she headed towards the cash register? "Oh umm…" Alec began to say, and then the woman laughed. "Oh don't worry child, I under stand you got a man you don't want your sister too know about," she said. Alexandra in away thought that was pretty close to it, "Yeah, something like that," she said with a fake smile.

"I see well dear the nearest clothing store is several miles up the road, however today is your lucky day, I happen have a few pairs in the back that I bought for my sons, however they turned them down saying they were a little old for them, so I will get them while you wait here," said Clare. Alec sighed, she heard the woman go around back and come back a few moment later with a small box, "here you go Ally," she said handing Alec the box.

"Thanks, umm, oh darn it, and don't tell me I…" Alec said fishing for her wallet; however, she could not find it. "Don't worry Ally, I will put it on your store credit you can pay me back when you find it," said Clare. Alec smiled, "Thanks," she said taking the bags of food and supplies.

"Ally," said Clare from her spot behind the counter, "You forgot these," she said holding up the box. Alec could have hit her forehead it weren't for the bags in her hands, "sorry," she said taking the box. "Have a good day I will probably see you again some time," said Clare.

Alexandra put everything in the car where she then found her wallet with the cash she got just before leaving California. Walking back inside, "I found it," said Alec, as Clare was sitting at the counter, "I figured you would find it Ally, oh and just to let you know, I won't tell anyone your up here, I know what it's like to be on the run from someone," she said.

Alec did not say anything about being on the run, "What are you talking about?" she asked. Clare pulled up a small radio as a report went out, "We are looking for my sister she been kidnapped by Seto Kaiba, if you see him or her please contact your local police station for information," said Katharine's voice over the radio.

Alec wanted to fall right there, yelling and screaming to counter what was being said, "I don't know where Kaiba is," she said quickly, "But he didn't kidnap me." Clare nodded, "I know child you're protecting him from your step sister, I met the young girl once she was mean and nasty to everyone, when I saw her around here. Her parents used to own a house not too far away from here however when your stepparents died the house brunt down. Ally, if you need anything takes my number just in case," she said handing Alec a piece of paper.

"Thank you, Clare, I would rather start over without having to watch my back all the time," Alec said. Clare nodded, "I understand running, I did it with my ex husband to save my life, I know your doing it to save someone else life, or maybe saving a soul, but I know you Ally, your parents for the short time they had you would want me to do this besides what are godmother's for?" asked Clare. Alec smiled, "I will be back later, if I need anything," she said then headed to the car.

Seto had been walking literally walking when Alec walked though the door, "I have your food, and boxers," she said setting them down on the table that was near some cabinets over by the refrigerators.

Seto walked over to Alec, "About time what took you so long?" he nearly snapped reaching for the box, with his new boxers in it. Alec quickly grabbed the box from Kaiba, "Oh no you don't, look, if you're going to be living with me, let's get some ground rules straight, one I am not your servant. Two, I told you to stay off that hurt leg until the pain is gone, without the pain killers which I might add we don't have a very good supply of anymore. Three, my sister is making it look like you kidnapped me, so suggestion stay indoors until I can make a statement about it to the media, saying you didn't and that I don't know where you are when, in fact I do," she said that last part sarcastically.

Seto nodded, "Agreed anything else," he nearly snapped while rolling his eyes. Alec smirked, "Yeah, don't yell at me if these too childish, small, or large, for you, I just got them from the lady at the store since I can't go to a local, clothing store without being recognized yet. That would make both of us in trouble, here" she said, "Oh and call me Alec when we talk on the phone I will check to see if the secure line is in place in the morning, so that way we can make calls out" said Alec, "Are we clear?"

Seto sighed, "Fine just give me the box, the thong Wheeler gave me is ridding up my ass," he said, Alec did so, however she threw the box half was across the room, near his crutches. "Use both items, and stay off that leg," said Alec heading upstairs closing the side door as she went up and hearing Kaiba suddenly. "I don't need your help ALEXANDRA!" yelled Kaiba then he fell over on the floor with an "ouch."

Alec fell on her bed, "Well at least I can sleep knowing something is taken care of, around here," she said.

In the distance not far from Seto and Alexandra's little hide out, car pulled up on a ridge, "So did you talk to her?" asked a woman dressed in black. The man in the car got out, "yes, Alexandra is hiding Seto in the mountains my friend at the store confirmed it when Alexandra tried to buy some boxers, for her. Do you want to move in on them?" he asked.

The black figured shook her head, "No, Kaiba and Alexandra will be fine, there safe Mokuba that's all that I am worried about," said the female moving into the light of Mokuba's car. "We don't need to let them know that you found them. Alexandra knows that you know where they are, or else why tell you in a letter she gave you," said the woman with long blonde hair, and glasses. Mokuba nodded, "I know Rebecca it's just that I am worried about both of them," he said.

Rebecca put her hands on her boyfriend's shoulders, "Hey, Mokuba look at me, there both safe that's all that matters, ok," she said. "Now come on we have to get you back to back to the house before my grandfather, notices were gone," she said. Mokuba smiled and got back into his car while Rebecca got on to her horse and followed.

Reviewer's responses Thank you all reviewers, note there is mention of the boxers later in the story please keep you eyes out for when they reappear (no pun intended when you read that chapter) OH question does it seem like these chapters are really short? If they are please let me know if you want them longer I will try to combine a few however then I would have to lengthen the story but the average chapter on my computer is only 3-6 pages long. I apologize to anyone that finds my humor with the boxers sad or insulting, but I have a funny joke with the ones Seto Kaiba is or current retrieving from the floor.

Darkstar: You ask and maybe you will get it, you will have to see in chapter 19 when it's up. Lol, on the dress I was thinking more of those old dresses from Driving Miss Daisy, hat and all. (Falls over laughing) Oh, just to picture it still too funny. Anyways, that boxers I suggest you keep an eye on because later they play a small role in helping both Alexandra and Kaiba come together, (nothing gross) they will be playing just a fun game with a flashlight and power outage enough said

Maat's feather: I am glad you like how Mokuba and Kaiba aren't getting along we will see the fight that happened back at the cabin when Kaiba has a flashback here in a few chapters. The trench coats will be showing up in a few chapters also during the night of the reappearing boxer shorts however you will probably ask what was I thinking putting those two in that spot. However, it's all plays out in the end, note; some are playing double sides actually.

Cheery-star-aus: Well I couldn't come up with the right size for Kaiba to wear however, the word childish does come to mine, and I will be describing them later because he and Alexandra will be playing a little game, in a few chapters. I think it will make a few people laughing for it this time, hopefully, they catch it unlike the dress thing, and however it's staying in the teens rating for it. I am not going to give away what they look like other that they do something in the dark. (Nothing gross actually cute)