Hmm, it seems Ayumu and Kanone are out for revenge. But someone's going to show back up and put quite a damper in their plans, and Nik's going to be there, too! Hehe, enjoy!
CeTe: Yep, they're all sad and whiny and crying...wah...(yes, I'm mocking them). I don't know why, I feel bad for them, and I miss Kalelle, I'm just an ass. Thanks for reviewing!
Polaris18: I love my little human-shaped chicken destroyer! He's too cute, and the chicken thing...even cuter! Thanks for reviewing!
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"Well, thanks for walking me home." Rio said, smiling sweetly at the boy in front of her.
Nik grinned a little, "No problem." He leaned down, placing a gentle kiss on her lips, "Maybe I'll see you tomorrow?"
Rio thought about it before finally shrugging, "I guess." She really didn't know what would be going on, and every day was played by ear for the Blade Children.
"Alright, I'll call you later."
The grey-haired girl looked up in time to see him walk off, "Alright! Bye, Nik!" she called, lifting a hand to wave after him. The departing form mimicked the motion as he disappeared around the corner.
As she walked through the front door, she looked around at everyone who had gathered in the living room. She blinked a couple of times, not believing that almost all of them were crying, "What's going on?" she wondered.
Kousuke and Ryoko were the only two who even seemed to acknowledge her presence; the others were too lost in their thoughts. Eyes was busy trying to comfort Kanone, who had said something or another to depress Ayumu into an almost comatose state. The redhead finally took it upon himself to walk over to the still-confused girl, "Kalelle..." he whispered. Rio was a smart girl, and figured the rest out on her own.
"But..." she looked around, as if she were lost, "How..."
"Details aren't important right now." Ryoko, who had joined the two, told her, "We'll fill you in later."
Kousuke nodded in agreement, "As soon as we know what happened."
"No one's even told you anything?" she wondered. She knew Kanone and Ayumu would be devestated if something like this ever happened, but even Eyes and Travis were too upset? "Did Kalelle really mean that much to them?"She had never been that close with the older twin, like Ryoko and Kousuke, but it was still a shock. She would have figured if any of them were to be killed, it would have been Ryoko, Travis, of herself. She certainly didn't underestimate anyone, but her and Travis' size alone were enough to put them in danger. There was no hope for midgets when it came to all-out fighting. Ryoko wouldn't kill, and that would put her in danger in a 'kill or be killed' situation. Even Ayumu might fall, but neither Kalelle nor Kanone would have been likely candidates.
Kanone had been leaning his head on Eyes' shoulder, eyes closed, attempting to get some sort of peace and solace in his lover's arms. It was to no avail, though, as the only thoughts haunting him were those of revenge. He knew the same thoughts were flying through Ayumu's head, and if it was the last thing he'd do, he would get revenge for his brother. He nuzzled Eyes' neck, softly, sighing. The silver-haired boy glanced down at him, "Are you alright?"
"Stupid question." Kanone thought, but understood what he was asking. He made a lame attempt at a smile, and half-heartedly nodded, "I will be." he assured his lover, hoping his words weren't a complete lie. He wanted to be over the pain he felt deep inside. He wanted to be able to move on, so that he could continue with his life. As desperately as he wanted all of these things, though, he knew peace would not come so easily. He knew what he had to do, and there was no sense in delaying it.
Standing up, all eyes turned to him. He smiled faintly at Ayumu, and motioned in towards his and Eyes' room. The brunette got up, without a word, knowing all too well the other's intentions. When they were behind a closed door, the chocolate-haired boy looked to the older one, "Did you think of something?"
"Maybe." Kanone told him. It had become an unspoken agreement between the two that they were going to get revenge, namely on Turner, for Kalelle's death. However, they only spoke in private about it, for fear that one of the others would overhear them. Eyes, for instance, would be against the idea with all his will, and while Kanone didn't need his approval to go after the Hunters, it would sure as hell make things a lot simpler.
"Well?" Ayumu asked, a bit impatiently. If anything, he just wanted to beat the bastard's face in who thought up that little trap. The younger boy wasn't naturally a volient person, but then again, who was? No one was born with the instinct to seek revenge on those who wronged you or to help those you don't know. They were learned beliefs, but it wouldn't stop Ayumu from putting faith into them.
Kanone smiled a little, a purely evil smile. If ever there was a person born into causing pain and distress, that person might have just been Kanone. The ex-Hunter took a little too much pleasure in plotting others' deaths, but when he was on your side, that small detail became quite useful. Ayumu, at least, was counting on it right about now, "You know Nik, correct?"
"Rio's boyfriend?" Ayumu asked, slightly confused. He wasn't sure the two were actually dating, but they seemed close enough.; perhaps even a little too close. Despite everyone's warnings, she seemed to be coming quite fond of him.
Kanone nodded, "Right. It's obvious that he and Rio are still seeing each other, regardless of what anyone here say." Ayumu nodded in agreement, "Well, what do you say we have a little chat with him? We'll convince Rio it's just to check things out, see if he's planning betraying her or if he's being honest." For all Kanone knew, the blue-eyed boy might just want to take the same path as they had, joining up with the Blade Children in their struggle. It didn't seem likely, though everyone else had done it for love. Perhaps Nik really was no different. Kanone just shrugged these thoughts off, "In reality, we'll extract every last bit of information about the Hunters from him."
"It's not likely that he'll talk willingly." Ayumu pointed out. He knew if it was him in Nik's position, he wouldn't say a word. Of course, he had never been up against a revenge-seeking Kanone.
A grin full of malice and pain covered Kanone's face, "I'm counting on it."
"What do you think they're doing in there?" Kousuke wondered, grinning slightly.
"Talking." Eyes answered simply, continuing to answer the next question before it was even asked, "Most likely about how they're going to seek revenge on the Hunters for Kalelle's death." It wasn't an easy thing to talk about, but it was necessary to bring it up sometime. It wasn't like anyone was thinking of anything besides the deceased boy anyway.
"Revenge?" Ryoko asked, frowning. She had always been against the idea of revenge, especially when it concerned killing someone.
"Exactly." Eyes confirmed in a uncaring, emotionless voice, "Did you expect any less from them?"
Ryoko was about to object when she realized the other Blade Child spoke nothing other than the truth. Rio sighed, "I can't say that I disagree with them."
"Rio." Ryoko whispered, feeling slightly betrayed. She knew Rio had no problem with injuring and even killing Hunters, but no one deserved to die simply because of revenge.
"I'm sorry, Ryoko, but I have to agree with their motives. I know revenge isn't the best reason to do something, but...they killed Kalelle."
Silence passed over the four Blade Children until Ayumu and Kanone emerged from the bedroom. Eyes promptly stood up and looked to his lover, "Can I speak with you?"
Kanone and Ayumu traded wary glances, but the former put on his best smile, "Of course, dear." He retreated back into his bedroom, followed by a still-stoic Eyes.
Eyes closed the door behind him, and his blue orbs narrowed slightly. Kanone turned to him, "What's the problem?" Eyes gave him no answer, only a cold look that told him he knew what the problem was, "Listen Eyes..."
"No." the soft but firm accent cut him off, "Kanone, I will not allow you to go off on a suicide mission."
The brunette sighed, "It's not a suicide mission." he objected, "I can take care of myself."
"So could Kalelle." Eyes thought, but said nothing of the sort, "If you insist on avenging your brother, which I know you will, then I won't allow you to go." Kanone opened his mouth to complain once again, but it was soon covered with the silver-haired boy's. The older one forgot his worries for the moment and pulled his boyfriend closer. Eyes moaned into the kiss, and slowly pulled away, "I won't allow you to go." he repeated, softly, "At least not alone."
Golden eyes widened a bit in shock as they gazed upon the Blade Child, "What are you..."
"If you insist on walking the path of revenge to the ends of the earth, I won't hesitate to follow you."
A small smile spread over Kanone's lips as he kissed Eyes' forehead and pulled him into a tight hug, "Then what are we waiting for?"
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Well, it's better than nothing, right? I'll get to all that Hunter crap next chappy. So, review!
Oh, I think I'm giving up on the game. It was fun while it lasted, but it's gotten a bit tedious by now. Besides, if anyone ever wants me to write anything, all you've gotta do is ask.