A/N: And here we are! the second chapter. Standard Disclaimers Apply.

Also, Spoilers for Chapter 49 of the Manga. Be warned, be very warned... Bwahahaha

Honour

(featuring Karen Low and Dr. Minami Amada)

It has been 4 months since Dr. Minami found Karen Low at Port Elizabeth in Africa. At first Karen was a bit apprehensive with getting close to Dr. Minami, knowing the woman to be close friends with Koko Hekmatyar. But soon enough she found out that the Doctor has a genuine interest in her and that she has taken Karen under her wing.

During her exile in Africa, Karen had a lot of time to think about her life and what it has become. Her life up until now has been about serving her country and her hero the Shaojiang Chen Guomeng. To her, life has never been perfect and yet with the sudden arrival of HCLI in Africa, particularly the youngest of the Hekmatyar her life spiraled out of control. The shame of being defeated twice cannot be overlooked, that the Central Committee decided to cast her aside, leaving her with nothing. Even going back to the Daxinghai has been near impossible. But then fate has played another cruel joke, that woman, Sofia Valmer has murdered her only reason for living.

All she could remember at that time was her anger and hatred for that person. She didn't even aimed the gun the properly she just let loose a torrent of bullets.

"I- I can't take this anymore!" was all she could say before being shot down herself. When she woke up, she was in a hospital next to Valmet and all she could think of was to escape. She wandered aimlessly until she reached Port Elizabeth were she was rescued by Dr. Minami.

"Miss Karen! Miss Karen!" She was snapped out of her musing by Dr. Minami's voice.

The sun was setting at the horizon, the whole day had passed by relatively quiet compared to some days where at every corner there's a spy or CIA agent hiding keeping tabs on what the Doctor was up too. During these quiet days Karen had opt to look at the setting sun by the small balcony at Maerchen.

"There you are Miss Karen! I was looking all over for you!" Dr. Minami's voice and demeanor had always carried an air of absolute carefree something, Karen noted she shares with her friend Koko.

"Enjoying the setting sun?" Minami asked coming closer to Karen

"Yes, today was relatively quiet. We don't get that much now. How was your meeting?" Karen asked smiling. True she had come to respect the woman who saved her, although she still wishes that the woman stops her vanishing acts.

"Everything went well, remember Kumatt? The ninja bear robot? We'll be producing him soon! The kids will love him!"

"That's good to hear. Doctor, I need to talk to you about something." Karen faced Minami seriously "You need to stop going out on these trips without my knowledge. It's dangerous for you, and I can't protect you if I don't know where you are."

"But I always bring Moko along with me. Besides the Butterflies needs me." Dr. Minami reasoned while pouting.

"I didn't mean to question Mr. Mokoena's capabilities, but every time you disappear you give Ms. Mareen a hard time! And you make both of us worried!" Karen said resolutely

"I take it as my responsibility to protect you from danger, please if you really have to go at least tell me, better yet take me with you!" out of breath Karen chose to avoid looking at the Doctor, instead she looked at her shoes. "You're the reason why I'm still alive and not dead in some alley after I lost everything in Alexandria. I cannot repay you for everything that you did for me, but let me at least protect you that's all I can do for you"

"You don't have to do that, I told you didn't I? I like you, you just need to stay by my side. That's all I need from you." Dr. Minami said softly, touching Karen cheek to make her look. Minami added. "I'm sorry, I guess I really made you worried. I promise to tell next time where I'm going. Or better yet I'll take you on my next butterfly exploration"

"Yes, thank you. I would love that. I'm sorry for bursting out like that. But you needed me for something right?" Karen said smiling.

"Oh yeah, Miss Karen let's go on a vacation! We're going to Soloman's Island" Dr. Minami said excitedly

"You gave me a second chance in life Doctor, because of you I have regained my honour. Please, let me stay by your side. I would give up my life protecting you."

A/N: There you have it. the first time I read that chapter, I knew at once I'll be shipping these two. Along with KokoxValmet.

Hummm, so when will the humor come in? well it depends, seems that my funny bone is broken at the moment.

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