.hack/Revenge and Twilight Rewrite

Chapter 9

"Kill us? How?" Helba's voice now turned towards Mizuru, who sort of notioned such a plan might have been in order created. "There has been no way to kill a player at all, there is always a way out."

"No, this way is the only way. I have to stop Kade, I have to..." She stood, but fell back against the building she was sitting against. The hacker's hands touched her gently, holding her back.

"Not in this condition, we'll all have to go to Net slum for now. I have a feeling she might use this root town for her plan. However, if this plan is unknown to us, we should all be careful. How is your net slum, Helb?"

"It's not safe, Morganna's using it. I knew she was using it for this plan of hers, it's the only way she could call Kade out at all. This isn't the Kade that's completely there, but it's one that will be as tough as nails to defeat. The true Kade only comes out at my calling." Her body slumped slightly, and she felt someone embracing her. Who was it? It was...how could it be! "Helba, why?"

"Helb, you take too much as it is. I don't want you to put yourself in anymore danger." The others could only watch, they had never seen Helba so emotionally involved before. However, this did not please the other wavemaster. Her head turned down and away, pushing away from the embrace.

"I know I do! I have no choice! This is my role to fulfill! I cannot accept help from someone who doesn't see the role!"

"I know." The hacker placed a hand on the wavemaster's shoulder, not willing to conform at all to the wavemaster's request. "Your role is something that must be fulfilled. The world will die if you don't fulfill it. However, I know you can't do it alone. Let us help you this once, then you can reinstate your position for awhile. I only request this for something more than you may know. Helb, the world needs your help, and we're here to help all that goes in the world."

"Fine, but I must stop Kade, I'm the only one that can."

Omega: Chosen Lifeless Doll

Morganna was angered, not only had she lost all the hostages...but... "How is it master?" The monster she had brought back through Helb slightly. It was a very weak version,but it would do for the targets she was using the version for. She could brainwash a weak version, she still had no idea where the real Kade ended up.

"My hostages were rescued, however, continue with the current plans. We must have everything ready for the final part of the plan. I'm not out yet, even if I die now...I'll always be active in her role." A smile crept up the long arm's face, and she leaned back into her special seat. "It will always be that way, always."

Helba's work area (unknown)

Tania's body lie against the makeshift bed in the office, it hurt like hell had taken over and left a nice big scar on her. Her eyes remained open, no matter how much she may have wanted sleep. "Tania, you should rest, you have to be at full strength to stand a chance." The said turned to the concerned woman to her bedside. However, considering the circumstances, there was the supposed male at her bedside for now. Only he actually was there, everyone else was back at the CC corporation's headquarters, on a much earned break.

"It hurts worse to have nightmares and pain." Her eyes pierced into Kureno's who in turn pulled her hand to his own. "Don't worry Kureno, I've had much worse pain." She tried a slight smile, which was thwarted by the pain again fluidly.

"I'll sleep by your side." She looked at the school age child, not willing to be too attached to such a person yet. She tapped his shoulder softly, making a big smile, yet paying for it in pain.

"Don't do that, I'll be fine." However, she felt her strength leaving her almost fluidly, and it became hard for her to keep her eyes open. Her hand began to become limp, and then sleep took over the stressed woman. The young man stared at her, looking at Helba with a pleading look.

"Can I do it, please?" The hacker looked at Kureno slightly, seeing his real link to the character he played in the world.

"Just for today, but if she says no another day, I will comply to her desire." The woman stood, turning out the door and shutting it for privacy. The young man went under the covers, embracing the in pain woman. He could have sworn he felt her mumble a thank you.

CC corporation Headquarters

Fujio hadn't ever been that connected to the world before, which made his still existing fever worse. Balmung had allowed him to stay in work, only to go to the hospital or home when it was done. A cold cloth was still being applied by Saito. "Fujio, about what happened a few days ago..." A hand came on her own, and the feverish man nodded an okay to be silent.

"I know, we both had feelings for a long time, it's not something we like to share with everyone. We both still have those feelings, besides...I don't think I could have made it without you." A smile appeared on his face, and his hand went to his side. However, she could hear small breaths, his eyes had closed and he was asleep. She smiled with some sort of satisfaction, and removed the cold cloth from his forhead slightly. She kissed it softly, feeling a slight movement from the sleeping lover she had confessed to.

"Sweet dreams, Fujio-kun."

TBC...