Sorry this one is short and bland but it needed its own chapter. It's kinda sad to read =( You've been warned!

On her back, Saya gasped for air. She was laying by herself in an alley having given up after getting lost in her mad dash. She was sure she had heard Kai's voice but to her dismay, didn't follow closely enough. In fact, she followed it two miles down in the opposite direction.

As she slowly blinked, an echoing of light footsteps rang in her ears. Curiously she turned her head to try and make out the dark figure approaching. The intense stare alone reassured her that it was Hagi. How had he found her so quickly?

"…un-Hagi I-" she began to utter an excuse. Rising to her hands and knees, she beamed up at him with guilty eyes.

He didn't speak, he only knelt before her and pulled her into his arms to cradle her body.

Confused by his neglect to scold her, she nibbled his chin. This made him wince a bit. His dark eyes weren't totally observing her, they were looking over the situation. Had Kai recognized her…? Was it safe to bring her back home…? One more night. Just one more to try and be hers before… before Kai takes her.

Hagi stood, carrying her and took a deep breath before withdrawing from the alley… homebound.

The twins sat with their heads in their hands, whining to Kai as he pushed plates of food in front of them.

"Guys, it was no big deal. That runner wasn't even registered so it didn't count, alright?" He wore a warm smile, trying to encourage the two.

"But Kai!" They whimpered.

"No buts. She probably wasn't even your age anyway." He rested his hands on their heads, "You guys are still my number one."

They both grinned sheepishly and blushed, "If you say so."

"Alright, I'll take out the trash while you two have dinner. Be right back," he said as he exited with a garbage bag in hand.

Hmmm, if only Saya could see them. I imagine this is what she'd have been like if we raised her too…hehe. Wait… where is-

*CRASH*

The sound of glass crashing to the floor interrupted his thought. Without hesitation he rushed back to the front door to fight the intruder.

Hagi had her on his back as they drew nearer to the sign that read "Omoro." His steps were careful and cautious seeing the lights were already on in the house. They were home for dinner instead of eating out to celebrate? Kai MUST have suspected something!

Looking over his shoulder at the sleeping girl, he took a deep breath before creeping up to the door. Just as he set foot in the doorway he was attacked-no-bumped into!

His eyes widened in alarm only to see Lulu who waved her arms frantically, dishes shattering at her feet.

"Oop-sorry! Oh no…" Quickly she knelt down to clean it, totally missing the figure on his back that shifted from the noise.

Hagi moved out of the way and turned his back towards the stairs, trying to keep the attention off of himself when he realized the soft snoring in his ear had dissolved into silence. Turning to Lulu, he noticed someone was now behind her, standing still, eyes wide and hands twitching.

Saya suddenly chimed, "Kai!"

"…Saya?" He choked before moving forward.

The girl squirmed to leave the Chevaliers side and threw her arms around Kai. To her surprise, his embrace was warm but frightening. His arms were snug around her small frame as if at any point she'd disappear. For the dark knight that stood by… she already had.