As Takara and Kyokara were deep in conversation, Jo and Meg used Jo's comlink to give Sei a report.Amt picked up the transmission from her computer terminal.

"Hey Meg and Jo, whats up?How's the assignment coming along?" By the way, if you called for Sei, she's a little busy with some urgent Bi-Lan issues. So maybe you should check in a bit later.."

Jo growled "Amy, we need to talk to Sei now!"

"What for..."

"Amy..get Sei now..or you'll get it later."

Hearing Jo's urgent tone of voice, Amy wasted no time in getting Sei to answer the call.

"Sei here."

Before Jo could get a word out, Meg took over...

'Sei, we got a problem..a big one..there's an assassan on our trail. We don't know what she wants..But she's gonna kill you and Takara.."

Meg suddenly began to panic..'And.."

"Meg..calm down..do you or Jo know something about this assassan?'

Jo took over.

"Yes, she's a kid. and her name is Kyokara. shesays that she was ordered by your rival gang to eliminate the both of you. Why..who knows."

Amy responded.."ok, i gotcha. i gathered the data on your persuer. From what I uploded..She means big trouble...Kokara's a top ranking assassan and she doesn't play fair..If you ask me.."

Sei cut Amy off.

"In anycase, if what she's told you and what you've learned from her is true..then I would advise you to take the utmost causion when dealing with her. if you can restrain her, then my subordinants should be able to apprehend her. And Jo, no killing..understand?"

Jo nodded "Meg already took care of that.." "So, any word on RAPT yet ,Sei?"

'No, none yet. But try not to waste any time with Kyokara. Your main goal is to find where RAPT is conceling the object and getting it back in time.."

'Understood. Jo out."

Jo and Meg ended thier chat and returned to where Takara was listening to Kyokara's story. Back at the trailer..Amy noticed that Sei was a little uneasy.

"Sei, are you ok." "What's the problem..is it something to do with Kyokara?""or Takara even?"

"I suppose..listen Amy..Iknow Kyokara and Takara. And something happened..."

'What..Does it have to do with the current report Jo gave us?"

Sei nodded..'Yes..i never told anyone..but I guess its time..Listen Amy..a year ago Kyokara attacked me and attempted to kill me.."

'Let me guess..Takara stepped in..i know..so Kyokara wants to finish the job."

Sei looked worried.."I guess. Her timing couldn't have been worse..what with our current situation..."

'Yeah.."

'Amy..can I trust you ..to keep this a secreat.."

"Sure Sei..I won't tell anyone..not even Meg or Jo.."

Sei smiled "Then im holding you accountable for your word..."

Amy nodded and smiled back...

In the meantime, Kyokara was telling Takara her story. Jo and Meg were secreatly listening in.

Takara turned to Kyokara.

"Now are you gonna tell me? I don't have all day you know. I have more importaint issues to dealwith"

Kyokara nodded "Very well..I'll make this quick, just so you'll understand it a little better."

"I wonder what this story is.."Meg whispered to Jo.

Jo gave Meg a quieting gesture.

Kyokara began her tale.

"Takara..it all began that day you betrayed us. Believe me, everyone was very disappointed, angry , and we lost all trust in you. I wasn't that happy myself. You see...I admired you. You're the best person we've ever recruted. Why you turned on us..I would never imagine. Nonetheless..the Emperor heared of your betrayal and immediately decided to call me to his chamber."

"I knew that whatever he had to say could mean trouble. I was right...he told me that you were a traitor to the Kokoran and your country. He also heared from our spies that you were in league with Bi-Lan, or rather,Lao-Ban's daughter, Sei and that you were plotting to overthrow the organization."

"I knew what he wanted then..and I was more then willing to take you and your buddy down. I spied on you all day and awaited the oppertunity to strike."

Kyokara paused.

"You follow me sofar?"

Takara nodded "Yeah..I guess...I see where this is going.." (I remember now...)

'Should I go on.."

'No..I remember now..You attacked us that night., mortally wounding me. I nearly died. But Sei saved my life. I had lost alot of blood. She gave up most ofher blood to save me...Yes..she nearly died herself...I told her she didn't have to..."

Kyokara smirked.."I'm so glad you remember..because now..we shall settle things.."'It' s your turn to die first.."

"Sad, really.."

Kyokara drew her pistol again. She aimed at Takara's head..

"I'm gonna enjoy this..."

"You saved Sei..but you can't even save yourself..and Jo and Meg cannot help you.."

Meg turned to Jo.."we need to help her now.."

'Let's hurry..Move..we need to stop that bitch now.."

Takara was trapped. She couldn't bring herself to kill a kid..But nonetheless..she whipped out her pistols..Just as Kyokara was prepared to pull the trigger...

whew, alot went on here. this is probabaly one of my longer chapters. The mystery is solved..but i promise that in the next chapter..ill get back to the situation with RapT as soon as i clear up this matter..Next chapter..more excitement and more about RAPT