The pair followed her as she walked towards the intersection. As they walked past the café Riku nudged the smaller teen beside him and pointed to Kratin as he spotted Kairi and followed her as well. They all stopped at the crossing and waited for the signal to walk; it had just changed to the hand only moments before they had arrived there.

Cloud and Riku were standing behind Kairi and the boys watched as Kratin approached her. He was quite a few inches taller than her, with greasy shoulder length black hair and dark brown eyes. He was wearing a plain black hoodie and a pair of dark green baggy jeans, with a chain on the left side. He also had a wore pair of fingerless black gloves on and painted black nails.

"Kairi," he breathed, looking at her.

She looked over at him, a kind smile on her lips. "Oh, hello Kratin," she greeted sweetly, "I didn't see you there. How are you?"

"Fine, and uh, I was wondering if you'd like to come with me somewhere? I have something I'd like to show you."

"Ok, sure. I was just heading home, but I could hang out with you for a while." She gave another beautiful smile.

Behind them Riku moved closer to Cloud, "Heh," he whispered, "as if that's not the most obvious kidnapping line ever."

Cloud suppressed a giggle, and added with the same amount of sarcasm, "Oh yeah, no one would ever think they'd get kidnapped if someone said that line to them. It's just like asking their prey to help them find a lost pet."

Grinning, Riku poked the blond softly in the side, knowing full well the shorter teen would laugh; he was very ticklish. "See?" he asked, "I told you you'd have fun on this assignment."

"Oh yes," Cloud replied his voice dripping with sarcasm, "Oh. So. Much. Fun." He whispered in a singsong voice. "We're kidnapping a girl from her kidnapper." They both burst out laughing and started walking as the walk signal lit up.

"So what is it you wanted to show me, Kratin?" They heard Kairi say from a few feet ahead of them.

"Oh, uh, it's um, a surprise? Yeah, a surprise. You'll see when we get there." Kratin replied and glanced at her.

"Ok." She said in the same sweet tone. "How long will it take to get there?"

"Oh, its not far."

Cloud and Riku were still huddled close together so they could talk freely without being overheard. Not that Cloud minded, he always had a slight crush on his best friend, even though they had agreed to stay friends to keep their relationship. "Oh my, how can she be falling for that crap? Is she really that stupid?"

"Maybe." The taller teen replied. "Doesn't she notice how he keeps looking down every alley they pass?"

"I have another idea," Cloud said, "follow my lead." At this point it looked like Kratin had found the perfect alley because he pointed to it and walked in. Cloud picked up his pace and walked straight for Kairi, as he faced his best friend. Riku did was he was told and walked faster so we was beside Cloud.

"And then, you know what he said, Riku? He told me to-" the blond's words cut off as he walked right into the redhead. He quickly added, "Scream if you need us," softly in her ear before pulling away. "Oh my dear," he said more loudly this time, "I am so sorry. It was silly of me to not look where I was going."

"No harm done, I trust?" Riku said and pulled Kairi's hand from her side and planted a soft kiss on the back of it.

"Oh, no, I'm alright!" She said blushing from head to toe.

"Well I am sorry Miss, and I'm afraid Riku and I have some business that needs to be done. Take care now." With that Cloud grabbed Riku's arm and led them away down the street.

"Cloud, you just left our target behind."

"Don't worry I have a plan." They turned around to see that both Kratin and Kairi had disappeared into the alley. The pair walked back to the edge of the alley they had gone in.

The two figures stopped near the end. Kratin and Kairi were talking, and then he suddenly pushed her to the wall with great force. She fell to her knees and looked up at him. It looked like she was asking him to stop, but he just yelled at her more violently. Finally he pulled her to her feet and slammed her into the wall again, be this time he held it there with his own.

"Come on, scream, you stupid girl!" Cloud said, as his watched Kratin's hands run over her body and under her clothes. And as if she heard him, she finally let out a piercing scream.

Immediately, both Cloud and Riku ran towards the pair. "What's going on here?" Riku yelled as they reached them. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"

Out of shock, Kratin released his grip on the girl and she freed herself from him and ran into the arms of Cloud. Tears streamed down her face and she was shaking horribly. "Shh," Cloud said gently to calm the hysterical girl, as he tightened his grip around her and rubbed her back soothingly. "It's ok, you're safe now. No ones going to hurt you."

Kratin ran for the exit of the alley and Riku let him go. He felt guilty for listening to Cloud about letting the bastard feel Kairi up, but he knew it was the only way to keep her safe, and alive. "Come on," he said looking at Cloud who was now moving the crying girl in his arms left and right, her head was resting on his chest. "We call phone the cops."

He snapped his fingers and pulled the cell phone that appeared there out of his pocket. "You know that guy, don't you, Miss?" he asked in a softer tone.

She moved her head so she was now facing Riku, "Yeah," she replied, "he goes to my school."