"I knew you'd be interested in hearing that." Ayane smiled. She got up while dragging back the sword she threw.
"You've got to be kidding me." Kasumi said, still not facing Ayane.
"You make me laugh. Haha !"
"If you know where my brother is, why didn't you told me before ?"
Kasumi looked at her.
"That's why I'm here, I telling you now. "
"Liar." Kasumi sighed.
"Call me anything you want, I offered you my help and you rejected it. That's okay, your loss."
Kasumi didn't mind her. She continued to walk along as she finally got out of the forest. She don't want other people to see her for they might recognize her. The town was celebrating, like a feast. Well, its perfect timing for Kasumi.
She finally got out of it after several a girl recognize her from her back. She sounded familiar, Kasumi swore that she heard that voice before.
"Kasumi ? Is that you ?"
She refused to turn around.
"Kasumi ? Sister of Hayate ?"
When Kasumi heard his brother's name, she didn't hesitate to turn around and see who it was.
"Oh ! It's you, it's really you right ?"
"Yes, it's me. You're Lei Fang right ?"
"Yeah. That's right. I was afraid that you're Kasumi X !"
"Who ? Kasumi X ?" Kasumi wondered what Lei Fang is talking about.
"Yes, she's your..."
"She's.. my what ?"
"Look, it's something private okay..Where are you going anyway ?"
"Lei Fang.. I can't tell you."
"Why not ? Okay, Then I won't tell anything about Kasumi X"
Kasumi took a deep breath. "Alright, I'm on my journey to avenge.. someone."
"Avenge someone ? Wait, are you gonna look for your brother ? " Lei Fang hoped she's right.
" Lei Fang.. how did you found out so easily ? I hate you."
"Kasumi, you were the only person that cares so much about him. I doubt if he has a girlfriend. Wait, does he has a girlfriend ?"
"I don't know okay ? And I don't care about his love life." Kasumi laughed.
"Hmmm. If you ever succeed in your mission, just tell him for me that I'm available alright ?"
"Oh, Lei Fang ! You've never changed. You're still funny."
"Thanks. But I'm serious about that, Kasumi." Lei Fang smiled.
"Alright, Lei Fang joke's over. Now who's Kasumi X ?"
"Before I answer that, you seem like you need a ride out of this city." Lei Fang walked with Kasumi.
"I guess I do. Wait , you went to the last DOA tournament right ?"
"Yes, I did. Why ?"
"Hayate went there too right ? I mean, did he arrived there ?" Kasumi asked.
"Yes, he did. He actually almost won the tournament against Bass Armstrong, only he didn't show up to the fight."
"He didn't show up ? But he's not the type of guy who wouldn't show up on fights. That's weird."
"Yes, that was the time when we realized that he was missing until now." Lei Fang sighed sadly.
"I need to talk to them. I need to go where you guys held the DOA tournment last year. Do you still know where it is ?"
"Yes of course. If you want to, you can ride with me to go there." Lei Fang offered. She showed Kasumi the white pick up truck.
"Wow Lei Fang. That's a nice car ! You bought it ?"
"No, actually .. I kinda stole it." Lei Fang bit her lip.
"What !?"
"But it's okay.. I think the owner knows for a long time that I stole it "
"Huh ? Who's the owner ?"
"Jann Lee ."
"Your rivalry ? "
"Yeah... He kinda needs to pay me back. Big time" Lei Fang grinned
They rode the truck and made their way to the last place of the DOA tournament. Lei Fang was driving while Kasumi was on the other seat.
"Is it far ?" Kasumi asked
"Yeah, it's gonna be a long day."
"Lei Fang, do you really like my brother ?"
Lei Fang pushed the break so hard that they almost crash themselves in the window.
"Lei Fang ! What's the matter with you ?"
"What's the matter with your question ? Isn't it obvious that I like him ?"
"So you do like him .." Kasumi smiled.
"What are you smiling about ?" Lei Fang started the engine and started driving again.
"Nothing, I just never saw my brother fall in love yet.." Kasumi laughed.
Lei Fang hit the break again. "What ?"
"What the - ."
"You're brother has never fell in love before ?"
"Lei Fang ! Really , give me a warning next time. You have no future in driving."
"That's why I studied martial arts right ?"
After a few more arguments and a few times more of Lei Fang hitting the breaks. Kasumi got tired and fell asleep in the truck which left Lei Fang exhausted cause she thought Kasuni would be a great conversationalist.
Hours later, they finally arrived on the place and it was dark and foggy.
"Hey Kasumi, we're up "
Lei Fang kept on tapping her shoulder until she's fully awake.
"Huh ? What ?" Kasumi tried to open her eyes.
"We're here. C'mon let's go."
They stepped out the car and entered the building.
"Woah, this is where you held the tournament last year ?" Kasumi made sure as she walked closer to Lei Fang.
"Yeah. It's kinda different now cause its been abandoned." They both continued to walk along.
"This place is like a haunted house ! Who would ever bother to visit this place ?"
They both stopped when they heard footsteps heading their way.
"Kasumi, who's that ?" Lei Fang hid behind her.
"How could I know ? We came in together, you know."
The sound is getting closer and closer to them.
"Ooooh, what do we do now Kasumi ? If that's a ghost, you can't stop me from running !"
"Calm down okay. Maybe it's just someone who's in charge."
They both backed up before they saw whom the sound is coming from.
"Who... are... you ?" a voice slowly asked.
"Ahmmm, I'm Lei Fang and this is my... friend, Kasumi."
"Kasumi ? The famous sister of Hayate ?" the voice asked. They still can't see who it was.
"Ahh, yes. I am Hayate's sister and I came here to ask for informations before he... disappeared." she gasped.
"I knew it.. I knew you'd come looking for him."
Kasumi moved forward so she can see who they were talking to.
"Stay there ! You ought not to see me, anyway." the voice warned.
"Do you know where he is ?" Kasumi excitedly asked.
"No, but... I can help you find him."
Hello everyone ! So, this part is a little warm and cheesy. There are very little actions in here and very long talks but don't worry cause I'll make it up to you guys on the next chapter- which will be revealed very soon ! Don't forget to review ! :)
-Emma xx