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Chapter 8

At ruins of the warehouse where Dark and Guile fought rubble starts to move then a hand pushes through the dirt and followed by an arm then Guiles whole body. In his arm was Nanase's unconsious body. Getting into a clear area Guile cheked to see is Nanase was breathing. As soon as he confirmed that she was alive Guile carried Nanase to his jeep and made his way to the hospital prying she would make it.

A plane landed at Sparks Nevada. Ryu and company got off the plane and waited for their luggage. The airport was crowded with many visitors coming and going. Ken and Sakura stood by waiting to get the luggage, while Hokuto stood at in front of the window watching the morning sun rise. "It's beautiful isn't it." She heard a voice from behind. Turning aroung Hokuto found Ryu standing there looking at the sunset with such peace in his eyes.

She couldn't tell why but the look in his eyes gave her peace she hadn't felt in a long time. That peace used to be in her eyes until Kairi met Shadow Geist. Now it was hard for her to be at peace, and it only became harder when Nanase gave up fighting. Though there was peace in his eyes Hokuto noticed that something seemed to trouble him. She figured it was the task she asked him.

Taking her eyes off Ryu's she spotted a picture of Nanase on an airport tv. Hokuto got a look of shock as she ran up to the tv listening to the news. "Nanase was brought in by Colonel of the US airforce. The two were ambushed in a ware house by terrorist Doctrine Dark. Dark has been after Guile since the inncedent that left his body scarred. Guile and Nanase are at the Northern Nevada Medical Center where they are receiving treatment. It is reported that Guile received three broken ribs as Nanase is in critical condition with four broken ribs and a punktured lung, doctors state that damage would have been worse if Guile hadn't taken shelter in a truck at the ware house. Despite his ribs Guile plans to get on his search for Dark as soon as the Nanase is confirmed to be in the clear."

Hokuto turns to Ryu crying in his chest. It shocked her that her sister was in Sparks but the fact that she was in the hospital upset her. Hokuto knew she was being childish but she had been through so much and all she endured was tearing her apart. Ryu held her warmly comforting her wishing he could ease her pain. He knew the only way to help her would be to save her brother. Ryu hated seeing her suffer and swore to himself he would succeed for her. Finally done crying she looked at Ryu blushing slightly,"I'm sorry." She said embarrassed.

"Its alright." Ryu said wondering what else he could say. The moment had been so sudden and yet he didn't know what to say to comfort her all he could do is be there when she needed someone to listen to her.

"Well don't you look like a cute couple." Ken said walking up with an amused smile seeing Ryu and Hokuto in each others arms.

"Hokuto found her sister Nanase." Ryu said breaking his embrace with Hokuto.

Ken's facial expression changed to shock. "Where?"

"At the Northern Nevada Medical Center?" Ryu told Ken and Sakura about the news report.

"We better get there to see her." Sakura said looking at the news screen.

"Right." Ken said grabbing his bags, "Lets hurry and get a cab."

Everyone else grab theres except Sakura whos eyes were on the screen."Sakura!" Ken called out breaking her trance. Sakura picked up her things and followed the gang.

At the hospital Hokuto went up to the front desk asking about her sister. After answering a series of questions Hokuto was finally led to Nanase's room. The nurse said Nanase would recover just fine but she must stay in bed and get some rest for about a week. Nanase laid there unconcious for anestetic. Her face was bruised from the fight. Hokuto wished that she could speak to her sister to know what she was doing here. But Hokuto also knew Nanase needed sleep. It has been so long since they last met Hokuto wasn't sure what to think of her sister. She had so many questions why she was here, how did she get her, did she fight there brother. Her mind was whirling, and she knew only one person who might be able to answer her questions Colonel Guile. Hokuto walked out of the room to find answers to her questions.

Ken was with Ryu and Sakura in the lobby waiting for Hokuto to get back. Ryu's heart really went out to Hokuto. Hokuto always seemed upset and she had a right to be. Her family and life was falling apart. Ryu was thankful that Nanase was going to make a full recovery. Now Ryu had to save Kairi Hokutos brother. He felt an obligation to her but had no idea why. When he held her at the airport he felt as if he was holding someone special. He decide to ask Ken what it was he was feeling. Though Ryu was wiser Ken knew more about women and emotions. Ryu walked over to Ken, "Hey Ken can we talk."

"Sure what about?"

"About Hokuto."

Abroad smile apeared on Kens face,"What about her?"

Ryu told Ken everything that he has been feeling and asked what he thought about it. "Sounds like your in love with her."

"Love?" Ryu asked shocked.

"I'm just as surprised as you are. I thought you would never fall in love."

"What am I suppose to do?"

"I can't tell you that. Only your heart can."

Ryu wasn't sure what his heart was telling him. He had never been in love before so he was lost in emotions. Ryu turned at the sound of a bass toned voice to find a large blonde haired muscular man. "I want to check out. The doctors wrapped me up now get me outta here."

"Yes Colonel Guile. The papers are coming up now." The nurse said.

"Good." Guile walked to lobby waiting to signout.

"Guile?" Ryu asked walking up.

"Yea what?"

"A friend of mine has a few questions for you after she sees her sister Nanase."

Gulie fell silent and waited for Hokuto to return. As soon as Hokuto arrived she and Gulie had along chat. The two filled each other in on the recent events about the battles they've faced and who their after. Hokuto smiled when she heard that Nanase came back to stop her brother and was proud of her for her courge. After their talk the two realized they had a common goal. Stop Shadow Geist. Hokuto would leave her siter behind with a message to wait for her. Guile decided to help Ryu and the gang by coming along and lending his resources. "Thats great. We could use someone with military resources. It may helps find Kairi faster." Ken said.

"That won't be necessary." Sakura spoke out. "I heard at the airport a plane was stolen by three men fitting the descriptions of those were after. The plane is being tracked to India."

"Fine I'll get us a plane. Guile you get with your Government to see where our friends land." Everyone did what they needed to at the hospital then again headed to the airport to finish their mission.