Hell Town

Chapter 9

Kira's POV

It's been five days since the wedding. Every night, I hear Alexiel's screams. It seems that our dear, old dictator can be a very bitter old man, but I guess many of us only live for sex. What was only an hour a night has become the entire time from dusk until dawn. Sevothtarte loves the pleasure he gets, I'm sure, but he also wants an heir to his throne. Hell, just watch. It'll turn into a whole goddamned dynasty.

So, it's because of this that I have drawn one final conclusion. Yes, it's rash and extremely dangerous, but I'm leaving and Alexiel's coming with me. Setsuna said he would help. Hell, he sneaks across the border with Sara every weekend just about. We're supposed to leave tonight, and now Setsuna just has to show up. Where the fuck is he? I've been waiting for an hour, and it's not his style to be late. C'mon, Setsuna. It's not every night that Sevothtarte goes on a business trip. Hey, hold up. Who's that?

"Kato?"

"Yeah, man. I'm here in place of Setsuna."

"Ok, that's cool and all, but why?"

"What, man? You didn't hear? Heh heh. He and Sara fucked and now she's frigging pregnant. So they were both arrested yesterday."

"What? Dammit!"

"He told me to tell you not to worry about him. He said to grab Alexiel and get the hell outta here."

"Alright, then let's go."

How could he have been so damn stupid! Getting himself arrested! And now of all times! Damn him! I told him to keep his sexual encounters with her to a minimum. Why doesn't he ever listen to a damn thing I say! Shit. Goddamn him! But, I can't be worried about that right now. It was his careless mistake. For now, I gotta concentrate on Alexiel and myself.

Ok, don't panic. It's just like every other night before the wedding. I know she's not with Sevothtarte. Ok, so just throw the damn pebbles at the window. Now, where is she?

"Kira?"

"Alexiel! I didn't make you wait too long, did I?"

"No, it's fine, but wasn't Setsuna coming with you?"

"No. Kato's coming in his place. The damned idiot got himself arrested."

"Alright."

"So, c'mon! Tie the bed sheets together and climb down here, babe"

"Ok, hold on a sec."

I hope she got herself packed up without anyone seeing.

"Alexiel, babe, those sheets aren't gonna make it all the way. Just jump, and I promise I'll catch you."

"You sure?"

"Yeah. Now c'mon."

"Ok."

She jumps and I catch her just as planned. Of course, the minute I say things are going ok, they won't be, so I'm just gonna shut the hell up and be on my way.

"Hey, Kato, how much further is it, man?"

"Not much. Knock on wood, but you guys picked a good night. Most of the lower ranked guards usually sleep when they know Sevothtarte's busy and he won't be checking up on them."

"Yeah, good point."

"Ok, you guys, here we are. This is as far as I can take you. Just crawl through that hole in the fence. Oh, yeah, and here's some cash. Setsuna wanted you to have it. Well, good luck to you guys. I'll see you around."

"Yeah, same to you, man, and thanks!"