A/N: Sorry for the long wait, guys. I was having a hard time with this chapter cuz, it WOULDN'T SAVE. AND GOD I HAVE TO REPEAT THE PROCESS EVERY FUCKING TIME THAT SOMETIMES I JUST CONSIDERED THROWING IT IN UPDATED WITH ALL THE FUCKED UP MISTAKES LIKE "TO HELL TO IT I DON't CARE!". But I do care for you guys so...

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Thank you, Rikasa and DPSS for pointing out chapter. I was so upset at myself for my stupidity. I had NO backups, except just my notebook with the important stuffs and the flow of the story. And once that my friend calmed me down, and literally kicked my arse to help me start and stop my sulking, I had written a 'new' chapter 1. Although there is nothing different to it, just minor change with how it went, I'm not necessarily saying you should reread it. It would not really affect the future anyway. Thank you, again, Rikasa and DPSS. You guys were my savior.

P.S, I missed Yu Yu Hakusho... I truly do. And I'm tempted to write a fic about too. A KuramaOC fic, cuz I'm a big fan of Kurama. I'm also not a hater to OCs. I love 'em. Hehe. So, I thought there might be some of you guys interested and might want a say to it, aside from my friend. Because I really am planning one.

All said, please enjoy.

Hiyama Kiyoteru walked in a rush pace down the road, maneuvering through the crowd like a shadow. His head was lowered, letting his brown locks cover the tight expression on his face; chocolate eyes narrowed behind his glasses. His mind was set on one destination, projecting his feet to go faster yet not too much to bother the other villagers with their merry lives. Keen ears picked up the gist of the whispered conversation of some villagers, fueling his mind even further.

He stopped before an inn, tilting his head up to read the sign on the door. Sighing, and mentally checking that the name is right, he pushed the wooden door open. Immediately, the boisterous laughters and chuckles from all men and women staying in the bar of the inn flood his ears. It was still a bright eight o'clock in the morning yet this people were already getting drunk to their lives' content. Shaking his head with a sigh, Kiyoteru scanned the crowd, never-minding the strong smell of the mixed alcohol. He was already immune to it, having another brunette in their group that could drink alcohol like it's water. And could probably go on for hours.

Narrowing his eyes, Kiyoteru walked through the tight crowd, his eyes searching. His curiosity was confirmed then, and relief flowed through his veins as he held his gaze on the mop of blue hair standing out in the crowd like a sore thumb.

Stopping right behind of the chair, Kiyoteru called. "Kaito."

Said man choked on his water, hastily bringing the cup down and patting his chest with force as he coughed. The brunette merely stared, not really helping.

"K-Kiyoteru!?" choked a suprised Kaito. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve, watching his brunette teammate pull the chair across from him and sat down.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Kaito asked, bringing a piece of chicken to his mouth. Kiyoteru simply glanced at the half-eaten meal, already done with his own breakfast.

Sighing, he rubbed his face. "I should be the one asking you that. This is where I'm suppose to do my search." Kiyoteru added, fixing a glare on the dumbfounded fool before him.

Kaito raised his hands on surrender. "I didn't know that! I was just following where mine went."

Kiyoteru dropped his irritated gaze, sighing. He was right; he had acted confused and annoyed the second he heard rumors about another Elite in this village. He had assumed, at first, that these people were merely taking it wrong and only a regular Hunter had been passing by. He had almost thought that maybe Dell had ordered someone to follow him to help. A second thought later, Kiyoteru figured that these villagers wouldn't assume it to be an Elite if it wasn't for their crow pin. So he had gone out all the way to search through the village which one of them is here.

And he found Kaito.

His incident was a shocker, causing a brief depression throughout Crypton, having yet another village disrupted by a witch. Thankfully, it wasn't as bad as before, and that only half of it was damaged. Everyone is lending a hand to help contribute to the rebuilding of half the village, because it wasn't thoroughly destroyed to the brim. Kiyoteru knew that Kaito has healed but still, it may be far too early for him to go back.

Staring at the uibject of his thoughts, Kiyoteru looked for any stiff movements or any sign of pain on Kaito's features as he ate in peace, chugging down his water every now and then.

He found none, but that still didn't stop the worry.

"Are you sure?"

Blinking, Kaito paused from mid bite, glancing up at the bespectacled man. "Sure what?"

"Are you sure that you're alright?" he rephrased.

Kaito set down the sandwich this time, already done with his chicken. A serious expression crossed his face, letting the older male know the rare, mature side of his friend.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I was hurt, but now I'm fine." he grinned, puffing out his chest and dropping the serious facade in an instant that it was shown. "In fact, I'm feeling pumped up!"

Kiyoteru arched an amused brow. "And why's that?"

Smiling, Kaito replied in a proud and joyful tone. "'Cuz Len gave me hope."

A smile threatened to spill on Kiyoteru's face, his lips twitching upward. He gave a small smirk instead, although Kaito could see the real smile behind it. They both knew what he was talking about. For one, it was broadcast all over Crypton, and also the number one talk of the century. Last night had been the greatest news everyone in Crypton could have ever heard. It had brought a huge boast of hope all over Crypton after hearing the capture of the infamous Pumpkin. For if the most powerful and dangerous witch is done and taken care of, then the others can be defeated as well. No matter how powerful.

"Len is something..." Kaito muttered, chuckling when he heard some men laugh merrily at the remark of having even the Pumpkin could be no match for an Elite.

Kiyoteru heard that too, although he did not find any humor in it. There was no news of how Len was faring, only that he had done his job. But still, Kiyoteru wondered how damaged or hurt Len is. He knew of his hatred towards witches, and that sometimes it could be a disadvantage, but who he faced was Pumpkin! Surely, he didn't just got her with a simple snap of his fingers. And Kaito was badly hurt with his own encounter of his witch, and assuming that that's nowhere near the strength of Pumpkin herself, then Len could be seriously hurt this time.

"I don't know, Kaito. Len could be seriously hurt..." Kiyoteru said with a worried sigh. Kaito knew that, but he kept quiet on the matter.

"Ah," Kaito reached for the cup of water, gesturing towards a waitress walking by that he was finished. He doesn't want to finish his sandwich anymore.

"Well, at least he has progress." Kaito shrugged, leaning back on his chair. "So, what's your news?"

Kiyoteru sighed, slumping even further. "None."

"Did you meet her already?" Kaito asked, pursing his lips in thought.

"No, she keeps leading me to deadend." Kiyoteru deadpanned with a glare.

"Don't you think that, maybe she's gone to the next village."

Kiyoteru shook his head. "No, she's still here alright."

Kaito shut his mouth, unable to say anything. Kiyoteru is the best with tracking and sensing, just a little bit, of a witch's aura. And if he said that she's still here, then she's still here, no matter how she concealed herself.

The waitress came and cleaned up their table, with Kaito paying her along with a polite thank you. When she was done, Kiyoteru stared at the surface of the table, his mind elsewhere. So far, he has little to no progress. Although he couldn't exactly say that he was unfortunate, for everyone aside Len has little to no progress. He doesn't know what's happening to everyone else except Gumi and Miku. Those two were probably the only ones who keep tabs on them, although Len do keep tabs on Gumi, but he doesn't really show it and would only really ask for the others after everything's over. Those two ladies probably know that he and Kaito are in the same village.

Aside from that, everyone seems to be going out of their assigned villages. Their missions doesn't seem to be connected with that motel owner anymore. In fact, Kiyoteru deemed him only to be the one complaining for the people, and nothing else. But all the Rogues are running all over Crypton that they couldn't have them pin on one village, even Kaito is here–

Snapping his head towards the blue-haired boy, Kiyoteru asked hims a question, his face pale and tight with apprehension.

"What are you doing here, exactly, Kaito?"

Stutterring, Kaito stared at his friend with nervousness pounding his chest. "W-Well, to continue to my search, what else?"

Kiyoteru narrowed his eyes. "Not just to pass by to the next village, am I right?"

Kaito opened his mouth to reply when he snapped it close, finally catching his drift. He suddenly ran cold, a shiver traveling up his spine as he clenched his fists.

"Fuck."

The two simultaneously stood up together, hastily leaving the place in a rush. Jaws set and eyes set in determination, the two ran back as fast as they can to gather their weapons. They need to get back soon. Because if they don't hurry by then, then this village will be as good as nothing.

Because they have two, active Rogues lurking about.

Just then, a huge explosion resounded on the eastern part of the village, near the edge of the forest. The ground shook under its force, follwed by the growing screams and feet running from the villagers.

It was all it took for the two Elites to run faster than they ever have.

Teto followed Neru with a glazed of indifference and boredom in her crimson, rose eyes. She watched Neru skipped along the forest, a maniacal laugh echoing through the dense woods, blonde hair flowing behind her as she maneuvered from tree to tree. Unlike the overjoyed blonde, Teto simply followed along in a calm pace.

Heaving a sigh, Teto tilted her head towards the sky, pursing her lips in thought. Neru continued on to her village, whether to catch up to her or not, Teto doesn't particular care whatever the blonde wants to do. However, she was reckless with her dimwitted mind that Teto couldn't just leave her be. Her lust in destruction was too much that Teto fear that she'll erase all humans AND their species. She was ridiculously selfish and a fool at the same time, and Teto knew no more of a worse combination.

"Hey! Teto!" Teto paused, staring blankly at the pissed witch before her. "What are you doing? Sightseeing!?" Neru glared, her voice harsh with malice. She growled when her anger had no effect towards the redhead, whom simply walked towards her with a blank expression. It was when she was just passing her by did she gave a reply.

"You were the one who wanted to play. She'll curse us if she founds out you're acting like a child again."

Neru froze, her face contorting into a viscious snarl as she clenched her fists. She let out a shuddering breath, eyes narrowing in a heated glare as she turned to face the back of the curly redhead.

"Stop acting all high and mighty, Teto."

Said witch stopped, her stance aloof and relaxed. The cold breeze that went by didn't faze Neru even one bit, glaring at the back of the redhead as she turned her head slowly, staring at the blonde on the corner of her eyes. Neru felt herself grin, feeling a chill down her spine at dark look Teto is giving her. Most of the time, she unnerved her; always stoic and aloof. She expected bloodlust in those crimson eyes; anger, hatred, and destruction should be mixed in those red eyes. But no. Most of the time, they're dead. And that had irritated Neru greatly. She does not care, and would turn a blind eye to humans. Red should be destruction. Red should be chaos. Red should be anger and death itself. Red should have been her, not Teto. To Neru, she is nothing but a lazy bitch.

Yet, she's always the favored one.

"Why, Neru?" Teto said in an eerily calm tone, turning to face Neru properly. Her frown was deeper than before, narrowing her eyes yet, not exactly glaring at the same time.

"Jealousy does not suit you."

Neru's eyes hardened, grinding her teeth in frustration as her fingers twitched. She crunched her nose, curling her lips into a snarl with a low growl coming from her throat.

Teto inwardly smiled, feeling victorious at the sight of her expression. She quirked a brow when Neru's power started to rise on a low level, frowning in disapproval with a short sigh.

"Stop, Neru."

Neru smirked at the strict tone she used, crossing her arms in disagreement. She could still feel her anger flowing like waves, her earlier frustration and a long time bubble of churning anger in her chest that was starting to erupt. All of it, towards the curly-haired witch before her.

"Make me." she growled.

"Neru," Teto sighed, shaking her head as if talking to an imbecile child. The action only unnerved Neru even further, glaring as her power flowed out even more. Teto crunched her nose in disgust as a strong pungent athmosphere started to surround the forest, with the grass suddenly turning ill grey, dying. The trees seemed older, barks cracking and branches bending with the flowers losing their beauty and hanging limp like a pesty weed. Teto listened, noticing the missing presence of the usual singing of the birds. She sent a half-hearted glare at the cause of it all.

"Stop it. You're killing the forest, and everything in it." Teto felt disgusted, twisting her face as the smell became stronger. She knew what they were, the rotting cadaver of the animals.

"What of it." Neru spat, refusing to back down.

Suddenly, Neru felt herself shiver. The usual aloof air surrounding Teto was gone, replaced by a sense of authority that reminded Neru who is stronger and more powerful. The red in her eyes seemed more prominent, alive, swirling with calm anger that dared to be unleashed. The sight was beautiful as pleasureable the feeling was, but it was lacking.

"We were not supposed to harm the wild life, nothing but those idiotic humans, Neru." she said to calm, yet the malice behind it was more than enough could handle. She stared right into Neru's gold eyes, matching her anger with her own. "She will be angry."

It was the last snap; the last fuel to her fire as Neru felt it again; the bubbling fire of anger and hatred as she let herself let loose. Screaming, she charged at Teto at an alarming speed, kicking down the ground and leaving a mess of crater behind.

Teto acted of reflex, preparing for the offensive attack.

"YOU CONCEITED BITCH!" Neru screamed her throat raw, throwing her arms around the redhead's middle in a vice grip, continuing to run at a pace that seemed nothing like a blur. She didn't stop screaming, blind with rage as she used Teto as a shield, going through tree to tree, breaking them in half with a sickening crunch with Teto. She was reaching near the village they were targeting before in seconds, leaving a trail of smoke before her.

Clutching Teto's collar with one hand, she raised her up, pulling one arm back as she glared at the bored face of Teto, indifferent despite of what she was just been through. Snarling, Neru punched Teto's face, right on the cheek, watching in satisfaction as her knuckles felt it broke her nose and sending her flying through trees, not stopping until she came out in the open and crashing back first on a building, the sign that they have reached the village.

Teto's impact made the house-like structure crumble, and the sudden intrusion made the villagers to scramble and scream. Women picked up the small children, carrying them as they ran far away as possible while the men helped them and tried their best to protect their family. Their face ran cold and pale as Neru landed on the ground with ease, eyes on the crumbled house where the smoke hid Teto from her view. She didn't pay enough attention on the humans, intent to finish her long time hatred on Teto.

Neru felt the spike in the air, the slight change of atmosphere and knew that she had finally made the redhead mad. For the very first time.

"Neru," came the deep voice from Teto, standing up in the midst of the fallen building, small debris falling from her being as she stood with a dark look on her face. Her skin was marred red with blood, but no sooner than it did, the skin around the wounds started to close, mending themselves back together with a trail of hot smoke emitting out from the healing. Standing tall, Teto breathed out with a glare. "You'll regret this."

"Make me." Neru taunted. With determination set on her soul, Neru released her power, a bright, gold aura surrounding her form and causing a crater to form on the ground beneath her. At the same time, Teto released hers. Pure, white energy swirling around her and controlling the wind around her in a violent tornado. The two ignored the scrambling villagers, afraid of the power suffocating them to the core, their power a huge weight pushing down on their shoulders. Some choked on the power and fainted, unable to handle it along with the opening cracks and crunch coming from their homes, some falling under the power of two Rogues combined.

Focusing their power on their fists, Neru charged at Teto, her right arm coated with her golden power. Teto did not wait this time, meeting Neru halfway with her own fist coated with her swirling power. The two brought their fists together with a yell, giving it their all in their punch.

Their fists met, knuckle by knuckle with a resounding echo. The sheer force behind it and the power it had caused a huge explosion on the village.

Staring at the ceiling made up Rin's morning event. Her mind was blank, staring at the plain, cream surface of the flat ceiling to her heart's content. The couch was comfortable enough, the chocolate beddings felt wonderful under her form. Her legs were folded with her knees facing up, having the length of the couch to short for her to stretch her legs. It somehow boasted her lack of confidence to her height, easing her that there are things that are shorter and smaller than her. Her eyes glazed over from the lack of action or entertainment, her lips curled down in a frown. She was sure that her ears were getting deaf from the continuos ticking of the clock on the wall.

Turning her head to the side, Rin let her eyes wonder over the small living space. The human had rented this room for a short notice, simply to tend on his wounds. Her interest were piqued to unimaginable heights after finally getting more than a glimpse inside a human residence. Although she has enough knowledge that this isn't exactly what most would call a "home", she assumed that the construction would somehow be similar in some ways. The couch she was laying on was the only thing that's fancy enough to her taste, pressed against the wall while facing the door. There were no kitchen, but a small, round table with two wooden chairs across from each other was placed against the wall as well, next to the door. A narrow, mini hallway led to the bathroom on the right, and the only bedroom to the left, with the window balcony at the end. As of now, Rin knew that it was locked. And so was the human's room. Funny enough, so was the bathroom.

"Damn this." mumbling to herself, Rin sat up, glaring at the cuffed hands of hers on her lap. It was starting to itch, and she was feeling quite helpless and angry at herself. These cuffs restricted her powers and slowed her movements, and she couldn't quite help but think that she is in par with nothing but a twelve year-old child. It was pathetic in more ways than one that it struck her pride greatly.

Glancing at the door, Rin's glare turned into impatience. The human had been gone for an hour already. Exactly, how long does he take his breakfast? Every second was making Rin bored and frankly, she rather enjoyed the snarl on the human's face whenever she probbed him. Although she did admit that she was probably the one who led him to storm out of the room, Rin was starting to question whether or not he was confident enough to leave her in a room by herself. Granted, every window was locked as well as the only door to exit. But still, she's a witch. She could find a way to break out of this room with or without magic.

Rin blinked when an idea sprouted in her mind.

Smirking, Rin tilted her head back, her mind working fast as her heart thudded in thrill. Slowly, her smirk grew more, her lips parting to show her white teeth in a grin.

"This should be fun..."

The grip on the door handle tightened, fingers threatening to crack the knob and leaving a huge dent of his hand. With a low growl emitting in his throat, Len glared at the empty room. Not a sign of anyone inside. He glared at the empty couch, scanning the living room. There was not a thing that seemed out of place. Everything was in their respected state and places. It was as if they had not occupied the room.

Cursing under his breath, Len rushed to his room, unlocking the door with a quick click with the key given to him temporarily. His heart beating in perturbation. His palms felt sweaty in a second, his movements quick and haste. His mind was thrown in a swirl of panic and confusion.

Pumpkin isn't here. Damn, he knew that he shouldn't have gone out. He shouldn't have stormed out of this room an hour prior simply due to irritation. His jade eyes were narrowed into slits, a dark ring of black under each eyes showing his lack of sleep. Not an ounce of sleep had even fell on him, his senses high on alert on the possiblities of having to leave a Rogue Witch unguarded; cuffed or no.

He had done his best ignoring the witch at first, wanting to get rest, and prob on his injuries properly, despite knowing a sleepless night. Her sniding remarks were getting the best of him, her mocking innocence and mimicking on humans offended him greatly, and the fact that she was absolutely enjoying her time toying him was another hit on his nerve. And so, the second the clock striked six in the morning, he bolted out of the room, throwing a lame excuse of getting breakfast.

Deep in his mind, he knew he was acting foolish, and that he was willingly playing in her silly game. Witches are all alike in one thing,

Everything is nothing but a game to them.

Yet this witch was getting under his nerves more so than usual. He had reminded himself, the moment he accepted that mission that he would not let his hatred and anger blind him easily.

And he had let it blind him twice already.

"Shit..." muttering to himself, Len got his stuff in a flash with a quick zip to his bag. A soft gust of wind carressed his cheek, making his eyes wander towards the window balcony that was slightly ajar, letting a small gist of fresh air come in. He eyed the broken lock with a frown, scowling in thought in how could she had done so.

He glanced behind him, a thought beating him for a moment before he shrugged. He made his way towards the window balcony, pushing it open with force as it banged on the bright red roof to the side. He narrowed his eyes, scanning the people on their merry way below, mingling and walking to and fro, oblivious to his trouble. He was three-stories high on the highest floor of the inn, and he used the birds' eye view to scan if that witch was somehow camouflaging among the crowd. Placing his foot on the sill, he clutched the one strap of his duffle bag on his chest, feeling the wind blow golden strands of hair away from his face, showing the small and sharp shape of his face with his jade eyes in proper view.

Clutching the gutter of the roof, Len pulled to check to see if it could hold his weight. Deeming it enough with a nod, he pushed his foot from the sill, quickly working his arms to haul himself in a quick flip of his body, tucking his knees to his chest and then kicking out his legs to land properly on the roof. A spike of fear shot through his heart when the gutter cracked, giving under his weight. Although he had landed himself on the roof in a crouch quickly before he plummetted to the hard ground.

Sighing in relief, Len stood, balancing on the roofs with ease. He saw the roof on the next building, walking near the edge to check the gap.

"About two and half meters..." he hummed, nodding in confirmation. Backing away, Len bent his knees, breathing out through his mouth before he took off running. The sound of his boots hitting down the roof filled his ears, focusing on it before he gathered all his strength to his legs and stiffening his knee.

He jumped.

Len ignored the sinking feeling in his stomach when he landed on the next roof, not even wasting a second before he ran again, aiming for the next roof. By this time, the previous thought of leaving the inn without paying flew out of his mind as he focused his eyes on the street below. His legs quickly adapting as he jumped on roofs to roofs.

Len cursed when he reached the last roof, not stopping for a second before he ducked down to slid on the edge, quickly spotting the fire escape. Without any hesitation, Len jumped down, the light ladder shaking from the contact. Len kicked it down, watching as it extended down to the ground of the alleyway before hastily climbing down. Len skipped down the last steps, merely jumping down on the concrete ground. He didn't waste any time as the second his feet touched the griund, he took off running out of the alleyway. His breath came out in short pants, feeling his heart pound loudly in his chest. He paused, stopping as he glanced both sideways as he got out of the alleyway. Some people gave a yelp of surprise when he showed up out of nowhere, throwing him looks while others either continue on or sent him angry spats before moving along.

Ignoring them, Len frowned. He felt sweat gather on his forehead, dripping down his cheek and down onto his neck. The heat made everything harder, finding it hard to work under the harsh glare of the sun. Choosing a random direction, Len settled on one thing; even if he'll start all over again, and even if he'll beat himself to it soon, Fuck it.

He'll search through the whole village even if he had to.

At the same time, two Elites raced through the streets in blurred speed, pumping both their legs with adrenaline coursing through their blood. Kaito narrowed his eyes when they approached the site, spotting two females across from each other, their breathing ragged and tired. He spotted the blonde one was seething with uncontrolled anger, her fingers twitching with electric sparks. The other one, a girl with soft red hair, was more composed. But her aura was not to be tampered with.

The blonde one directed her glare on the newcomers, a snarl gracing her features. "Fucking Hunters." she cursed. They just have to come in just when things were heating up towards the climax, exchanging blows with Teto made her soar. She was fast, but Neru enjoyed the way pain twist her face, knowing she was the reason for it. She wasn't faring any better, in fact, Neru will go out a limb and say that she's losing, but god she had never felt so alive.

Her face, however, twisted into maniacal glee when her eyes landed on Kaito.

"Oh, it's you. How have you been?"

Kaito tensed at the mocking question, raising his sword in preparation. He was determined not to fall for any of their witchcraft, especially not now. Beside him, Kiyoteru shared a heated stare with the other witch, frowning when she did not even seem bothered by their interruption.

Sighing, she removed her gaze on the bespectacled man, throwing a look on Neru. Her eyes reverted back to their aloof state, half-lidded with disinterest now that they have been interrupted in the middle of the fight. And just when things were getting heated. Teto inwardly cursed herself. She shouldn't have let her anger get over herself, now Neru will probably probe her more.

Not to mention that she'll get angry at both of them.

"Come on, Neru. Let's go." she sighed, walking out towards the woods again. "We're behind schedule."

Neru sent her a frown. "We ain't on no schedule, fucktard."

Nonetheless, Neru started to follow.

Kaito growled, insulted that they didn't even cast them a glance. "Wait!" the two raised their blades, charging with renewed adrenaline.

The redhead paused, looking at them at the corner of her eyes.

Her lips twitched with proclaimed annoyance. "Move, Elites."

She didn't even move as she sent a wave of her power towards them, sending them skidding on their backs. She sent a warning glance towards Neru, ordering her to not waste their time anymore. Neru followed her this time as she snapped her fingers, not even looking as she followed Teto.

'For interrupting.'

Kaito and Kiyoteru held their heads as a a scream tore through their throat, dropping their swords like it scarred them with sweat rolling down their faces as they writhed in pain on the ground. Their eyes rolled back to their sockets, panting from the raw, burned feeling of their throat with their screaming. Their lungs felt dry, and the piercing pain in their heads did not waver. Their ears felt like bleeding from the constant ringing and pounding in their head, feeling like something's crushing their skull.

"That should keep you out for a few hours." Neru hummed, exiting from the scene after Teto. She took joy with their echoing screams, finding it beautifully harmonized and pleasing. She felt hot just by hearing it, and the more she imagined their writhing forms in her head, the more she felt pleasure coiling within her.

It was dark in the evening. And Len sat panting under the shadow of the tree, his shoulders slumped in fatigue. He licked his dry lips, thirsting for water at the dry feeling of his throat. He groaned when his stomached growled in hunger, wanting to rip his hair out for not even stopping to buy food. But in the midst of his panicked ridden mind, he forgot to do so. And now he's alone in the middle of the woods, with no food and no water. He had searched through every nook and every corner of the village, and not even a single sign of the witch could be found. She was nowhere.

"Damn..." Len sighed, pulling himself together as he stood. He went deeper in the forest, feeling numb that he had to start all over again with his search. If he had not been so stubborn, he could've prevented it, or if he just returned sooner, maybe he could've prevented it. Frowning at nothing in particular, Len continued to beat himself up.

He could have prevented this, all of this, if he hadn't gone out in the first place. Leaving her on her own was his most impetuous act he had ever done, and that was not how a Hunter should be. A Hunter ditched his personal problems and complains and should and would put the country before everything else. And he did just the opposite, and his regret came in too late.

Len sighed, trudging deeper into the forest, too far to even go back on the village now. He figured, once he found some lake, or maybe a possible river nearby, he would get water first, before he'd go hunting for food to boast himself. He's back to square one, for now.

A root caught on his foot, making him stumble and stagger, balancing himself in time to avoid tripping himself entirely. Len squished down the irritation this time, not just about to let his anger take control again. He simply moved on, his eyes accustomed on the dark by now, with nothing but the moon to guide him.

"Man, do you look pathetic."

Len flinched, whirling around and snapping his head up towards a tree, his eyes wide in shock as his jaw fell with his mouth agape. He stood frozen, his eyes on the dark silhouette sitting on the tree. Under the light glow of the moon, Len first spotted the white, bouncy bow on her head, then the icy blue hue of her eyes. His mind was having a hard time comprehending the rather disappointed look in her eyes, the moon allowing him to see the harsh frown on her lips. He watched as she jumped down, noting the silent landing she did despite the numerous twigs and leaves crushed under her foot. Her hands were still cuffed, although Len knew that all it could do was hold her power back.

His eyes did not leave her when she walked to him, stopping two feet away from him with her eyes glaring at him.

"And here I thought you'd be a challenge." she said, her tone disappointed in more ways than she let on. She walked past him, going on his way before him.

"Come on, Hunter. Unless you want to be abandoned again." she called, grumbling to herself. "Watching you run around the village made me bored." she muttered to herself.

But it was loud enough for Len to hear.

Rin yelped, jerking in pain as Len grabbed her shoulders, his face taut as his other hand ducked her head back to expose the base of her neck, ignoring her cries of complaints. He held her down like that with one hand, using the other to quickly dig in his pocket.

Rin squirmed, feeling irritated at his sudden, random action. "The hell is wrong with you, human!? Let go right now you buffoon! Freaking amateur's crazy just 'cuz I outwitted you by breaking the window with a fork-OW! FUCK!"

Rin brought her elbow up, diggging it on Len's thigh, whom immediately yelped and released his grip on her neck. Straightening herself, Rin touched the base of her neck, touching the tender flesh and feeling something odd beneath her fingertips.

She glared at Len. "What did you do?"

Len returned her glare, resuming his walk in front of her. "I shoved a tracking chip in there, in case. Remove it, and you'll have your blood swimming with lead minerals."

Rin felt her jaw slacked in disbelief, although her feet automatically started to follow Len in his tracks, eyes wide as her mind grasped on what he just did. For caution.

"That's cheating."

"This isn't a game," Len stated, stopping before her. He eyed her in warning. "Do that again and trust me," Len fingered the grip of his katana, watching her face pale.

"I won't be as merciful as the others."

Len resumed his walk, finding a lake later and refilling his container strapped to his hip before resuming. They had a brief break later then, with Len hunting for his food tonight and tying Rin to a tree in the mean time, with her current strength, she couldn't escape, and she was left sulking in defeat. They continued to walk the whole night, with Len determined to go on until the next morning. Rin resumed her constant teasing, although she was mostly ignored this time. She was still irked on the uncomfortable feeling on the base of her neck, and she could only reach so far with her cuffed wrists. She bet that that was the reason he put it there, so she's unable to reach and remove it.

Len allowed himself to be immersed in his thoughts again, checking on the resounding footsteps behind him every now and then. His fingers twitched at the idea of her breaking the window with a simple utensil. She was surprisingly resourceful, a witch who knows how to handle without the use of their magic. This is a first.

"Watching you run around the village made me bored."

Len clenched his fists, offended at the thought that, while he was out searching around blind in the village and forest, she was merely following along; watching. She was just right there, the whole time, following him to see for herself on how well he could do. The way she made it seem like made Len ashamed of himself. A fool, searching for someone who was following him.

Yet, her actions, though it had angered him, it had confused him greatly. She could've disappeared without a trace again, Len was sure that she'll find a way to remove the cuffs. She already had freedom grasped in her hands, yet she came back. As his captive.

Len breathed out through his nose to calm himself, shaking his head from any wild conclusions running in his mind. Whatever her objective is, he doesn't care. He just have to send her to her death soon. No more confusing thoughts.

He couldn't wait until he dump her in Reyn and erase her to this world. For good.

A/N: Finally... anyway, guys, school is just around the corner here in my country. It starts in June, and I should be buying my stuffs right now; books, notebooks, and other school supplies. Then I should have my uniform done too. *sigh*, back in highschool... again. I don't like highschool, but it does seem exciting. So, I am starting to worry about the updates now. I'll be in busy mode again soon so, I just want to write how many chapters I can before our school starts. Then the updates then will be...ugh, I feel bad. I feel like letting my friends down. I mean, it would be nice to consider my readers as 'friends'! I already love you so that's that! Haha!

Oh well... just saying, guys.

MysteriousSpottedOwl14 - looks like we have the same weakness ;) awesome and epic battle scenes keeps me glued ! I'm just happy you loved it! I had my doubts back then... Anyways, the suspense is supposed to kill ya. Haha! nope.

Clockwork Marionette - you... focused on the shoe... I don't know what you're playing but, I'll give you this, focusing on the shoe is a GOOD thing. You should pay more attention to Rinny ;) oh and, uh, I meant the title to just, uh, you know. Like they are moving on forward to their journey. Not that kind of what you're implying. hehehe... Don't worry about Kenta. He's fine. But do feel free to hug him.

PureWishes02 - I-I have the potential?... YOU MADE MY DAY! YESSH! I can BE one! Thank you and I'm glad I'm not rushing things. It would be a downer on your part.

mirrors02 - I understand, I guess it could've been interpreted as a "love at first sight" thing. Although I do agree with you. Everyone wants some kind of cliche! I mean, I'm a sucker for forbidden love! Which...is...now that I think about it, it actually a theme to this fic. heh. Rin's crimes... shall be discussed soon.

Rikasa - thank you, again, for pointing out my mistake. I didn't realize it in my haste. God, I feel stupid. Oh well, lesson learned.

Marimosaber - hahaha! lol. I have no plans on telling on you guys. It would ruin the fun, right? I'm just happy you love it! I'm just giggling here that I brought you in awe, that's a hard feat to give. All I can tell, is that I am dropping hints on every chapter I write. Although it's not exactly out in the open hints, it would make sense soon. So just read ;)

Soundless154 - you have to read what happens next. Lenka shall be explained soon... In Len's perspective. And that would be... in the future ;) All questions shall be all connected in the end.

www - you know, now that you mentioned it, they do. huh... Well, despite my brief flashback on my videogaming, Rin won't have a pet... Although imagining it is amusing. hehe.

Vocaloids X Otaku Nekomimi - I'm glad you love this story AND the fact Rinny is hot! Len is downright badass... uh, attracted to my own imagination. That's just weird. I'm sorry for that wait. I won't do the one year without update thing again. hehe.

BloodyPuppet - no problem. :) I wish good luck on your fic then. If you're picking the bad type of geisha, then they are just like your typical whores. Anyways, yes. Every action of Rin has a reason... just that. ;)