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Chapter 12: Running and Hiding
Rima's POV:
Flashback.
"Rima?" a tired voice said.
End of Flashback.
I turned around frightened to only see that it was Nagihiko. He looked……different. Like he was dizzy. His eyes were kind of hazy and he was having trouble standing up, plus he was squinting."N-Nagihiko…" I
concernedly asked. This could be the dizziness that Nadeshiko had warned me about. Maybe this is a tad more serious than I thought. Nagihiko tumbled from one way to the other until he got extremely close to
the edge. It startled me so I ran towards him, wide eyed and cautious. He looked at me and smiled a small drunk smile. His body tipped over
and leaned off of the roof. My eyes bulged bigger. "No!" I yelled. As
quickly as I could I dashed closer to him and tried to grab his arm or hand before he fell over. I missed and my eyes watched and followed his body as it fell straight downward. Tears filled up my eyes but I wiped
them away took a deep breath and jumped. I plunged straight down, terrified. But I knew this had to be done. I was still in chara change and did the first thing that came to mind. I didn't even think about what I
said next, it just came out of my mouth. "Nagihiko's heart: Unlock."
I whispered, holding my hand to my chest as I continued to plummet down, now with my eyes closed, hoping for the best. I knew I could only
save one of us and so many people wanted me dead, might as well end it now. I made my last smile as a bright blue light engulfed Nagihiko. Soon the bright lights faded as Nagihiko floated in the air in Charanari
form. "Beat Jumper!" he screamed as he gained back his sight. He didn't seem to be familiar with his surroundings as I noticed. Since my eyes were open again I whispered something I know he couldn't hear, but
hoped he would know what it was before I go. "I love you." Was the three words that needed to be whispered. And therefore they were. Nagihiko turned has face and saw me still crashing down and he zoomed
towards me with lightning speed. He didn't seem to understand what was happening though but he continued to dash towards me. I was getting a bit dizzy myself from being upside down and going this fast.
My eyes blurred out as I felt a large force crash against me and I blacked out. The last thing I saw was a tuft of purple and blonde.
In the Fujisaki mansion 3:30a.m
My eyes slowly drifted open. I tried to lift my head up but once I even tried to use a muscle a pain surged through my whole body and I let out a shriek. I just stopped trying to move altogether. I moved my lips
and mouth a bit. That doesn't hurt. At least I can talk. As best as
I could I tried to see who was in the room. I observed all of the guardians were here and some doctors. Kairi was chatting with a doctor and
occasionally pointed at parts of my body. Nagihiko sat in a chair with his head in his hands. Yaya, Ikuto, Kairi, Kukai, and Utau were talking and looking down. Amu sat near Nagihiko, attempting to comfort him.
Nadeshiko stood pacing back and forth, biting her nails. A doctor cam up to my side. Before he spoke I tried to see what damage I was in.
it's funny because I wasn't that badly hurt. I had purple bruises and
scratches all over my body. My clothes a bit torn and….a…big gash in my chest. I let out a small gasp. "The young man over there tells me all he remembers is waking up and seeing you falling from the roof. He
also said he dashed to you as fast as he could but couldn't exactly save all of your body. He wasn't damage, which is quit miraculous. But we have some…..strange news." He announced, looking for the right word
to use. Many other doctors came hurdling towards me with this medical stuff, bandaging up my chest and treating to my bruises. The doctor who I was having a conversation with looked me directly in the eyes.
"We took some tests, and thought we should inform you this before your friends. There is some odd thing inside of you that keeps blocking us from seeing your internal organs. We have tried x-rays but all that
comes out on the screen was blurs, which is very unusual.
This has never happened before. And also, we took some cranium tests. Inside of a vital part of your brain is a disease that you have, we aren't sure
how you got it though." What the hell is talking about! I do NOT have ANY disease. " The disease you have isn't even really a disease. It's a cancer type."My eyes bulged. Cancer? I can't h-have c-cancer. "Are you
familiar with the cancer known as leukemia?" Leukemia? Isn't that like a brain disease? I mean surely they have a cure. "Of course I have. But, is there a cure?" I asked sheepishly. I was uncertain. For once in my
life I don't know how to react to this. I mean normally I'd be freaking out, but I'm so calm. The doctor looked at me hesitantly. "Well actually yes, but
with your leukemia will come headaches, and for the cure, you
need someone with the same blood type as you to do a transplant. Once the transplant is complete you should be cured and it would do no harm to the person who's blood you borrow. But there's a catch." I
have l-leukemia. My throat started to dry as it got a bit harder to breathe. The atmosphere was tense. "What's the catch?"
I whispered, looking down. "You have the rarest blood type, O, which not many people
have. It would be amazing to find someone with the same blood type. We will contact you every week and continue looking for blood donors who have your blood type. If you believe you have a friend who might
have the same blood type as you bring them to the hospital and state your name, they will let you in. oh and also, we will try to find the cause of the blurs on the x-rays." The doctor nodded. He began to walk
away but stopped himself. "Would you like me to inform your friends of this?"
he asked me. Hell no! I do not want them to know. I almost died last night! "N-No thanks. I'll do it. Oh and sir, will I be able to walk?"
I questioned. He smiled at me. "When the other doctors finish bandaging you, than you should be able to walk." I nodded my head without pain and the doctor walked off and out of the room. I sighed. So, I could
be dying, I will get excruciating headaches, my whole body is bruised, and there is something in my body.
This had been, so far, the best day ever. Tears swelled and my face got a little red. I sniffled a couple of
times. It was hard to hold back tears, but I couldn't force them. They just wouldn't stop. Nadeshiko squeezed through all of the doctors around me and kneeled down next o me. She put her hand over mine.
"You're brave, to jump and save my brother's life."She whispered. "No I'm not. I'm not brave, only a coward. I only jumped because he deserves to live, and I don't. Nadeshiko, people want me dead! I might as I
well get it over with!" I yelled, choking on my tears. The other guardians all turned to look at me. It was rare to see me cry. I always held it in, but I've held so much in its leaking from the bottle now. I just
couldn't take it. "Here are the facts, Easter, my dad, grim, they all want me dead!" I sobbed. Nadeshiko embraced me into a tight hug. In my head I could hear the song Eyes On Fire by Blue Foundation playing.
The one from that weird vampire movie, twiglight or something. (I say twiglight because I don't like twilight and I don't own it either. Yeah I know, gasp, I don't like twilight.) The water works kept on coming
as I sobbed harshly on Nadeshiko's shoulder. She rubbed my back and kept whispering things like it's okay. It's funny, how she is so much
like her brother. I guess that Nagihiko told everyone that Nadeshiko
was staying, but to them that didn't matter now. Nadeshiko pulled me off and held my shoulders with her hands. "Rima, can I ask you something?" she uttered. "Sure." I moaned. I know it's not going to get me
anywhere if I cry but right now I think I have an acceptation.
KusuKusu and Corona floated on the side and watched me with fear, but they look paler now because of…..yeah. it pains me to have every feel pity on
me, I just want to run away into the run and keep running. "What did you mean by grim wants you dead?" she asked. I froze up. The air stilled and the room got really quite. I can't believe I said grim, no one
knows about him, accept Nagihiko sort of, but that doesn't count. Everything around me started fading to white and a black figure arose from the ground. It's grim, but there's someone with him. Once I got a
clear view of who it was I took a step forward. After that my feet were glued. The other figure, it was Violet. She looked depressed but angry. No, this isn't Violet. It's the beast overpowering her. Her eyes were
blood red and a chain was around her neck. It went from her neck down to grim's hand. It was sick, even if it was a monster, it was being treated
so low, like a pet, like…..me. i looked at the white ground and my
bangs covered my eyes. "What do you want?" I growled. "I'm not afraid of you." I said through gritted teeth. He chuckled evilly. "Now now Rima, you don't want me to hurt your friends, do you?" It laughed
maniacally. That got my attention. I swiftly turned my head to look straight at him. "What?" I murmured. "You stupid child. I could leave you here and go straight to your friends. They can't see me so it's pointless
for you to warn them. I can kill them at any moment, unless…."It trailed off.
I need to know the what else! "What!?" I screamed at him."What else!?"the Grim reaper smirked. "Unless you join Violet here." I don't
understand what he's asking. A part inside of my head keeps saying to do it, what do I have to lose, but the other part says I have everything to lose. "Stupid mortal." He muttered. " You already have a best
somewhere inside of you. You can awaken it like Violet was forced to. She had everything, her family, friends, future, all of it, but it was taken away when she awakened her beast. The same won't happen to you,
because you have nothing to have taken away. Not even a home."He laughed. That really stung. But I think he was right. I might be dying and I have a beast inside of me. What do I have to lose. He answered
that, nothing. "I'll give you two weeks. The day your dad's deadline is. Once you go to your room and he is about to kill you say the word awake and I'll be there to awaken the beast. " I nodded. "Goodbye for
now, Rima." He chuckled before vanishing. The walls and surrounding area regained
color and I sat up. "Rima! What happened?" Amu asked me, worried. "To be honest, I don't know." was the only thing I can
find as a reply. Suddenly flashbacks of grim and violet and my beats ran through my head. I tried to stand up. There was a big goz rap around my waist to chest, I could feel it. As soon as I stood up, I fell over.
"Rima!" Everyone yelled, but Nagihiko. I put my hand up and continued looking straight. "I'm fine." I reassured them.
Again I tried walking. It was hard at first but I got it and was walking normal. I walked over to
a chair which contained a purple head boy. He removed his face from his hands and I smiled. "I'm okay." I whispered to him. "Rima…" Nagihiko stood up and hugged me tightly. He somewhat eased my pain. The
warmth and love he gave me was unbearable. It was too much right now but I didn't want to pull away. I continued to hug him. "I'm sorry. It's all my fault." He recited. Which sounded familiar. I shook my head.
"No, it's not."I reminded him. "Of course it is! I was the one you were trying to save, and you got hurt because of it!" he screeched. "Nagihiko…." I trailed off, embracing him again. We pulled apart and he smiled
wryly. "I'm sorry." "Don't be." He grinned.
"I can't." he whispered. I'm glad, that he cares. I shouldn't throw my life away, I have the guardians, and Nagihiko, plus my charas. So much I do have. But, I have
leukemia and the beast. I don't know what to do. "Nagihiko can I ask you a question?" he nodded. "Of course. " Would you die for me?" I asked. He scoffed. "Rima why would you ask that?" he wondered. I
shrugged. I didn't really know. I was actually going to ask him his blood type, but that's what ended up coming out of my mouth. He sighed and looked me in the eyes. "Rima, you are always on my mind, I love
you, I need you, I would die if you left, I would die for you, I will do anything for you, if I had to choose you or my life I would pick my life because you are my life." He said low enough so no one heard. I put my
head in his chest. "Thank you."I whispered. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that the others were watching and smiling. For some odd reason, it made me smile too. When we pulled apart I gave him a warm
smile. "So, is you two's love fest over yet?" Ikuto asked us. We turned around only to see Utau smacking Ikuto across the head. "Ikuto! You jerk" she screamed out. Huh, so many fun times with all of them, but
it's going to end soon. I just wish, that it didn't have to be like this. If I could make it so we never got charas I just might do
that, but then again we would have never met, but also everyone would have no grief
and I would not be a burden. Yes, I'd probably be dead from father dearest, but at least they are all okay. This made me frown as I looked into the early morning sun rise through the window. It's so beautiful,
something I will never be on the inside, or out with all these bruises. I chuckled inwardly at that last part. The sun shines super bright and has a big radiance. If I only I could see something like this more often,
it's just so breath taking. "Hey, not to be rude or ruin the moment but Yaya-chi is
hungry, my tummy is all vibraty." Yaya spoke up. I giggled at Yaya's use of words. Still talking in 3rd person. "Would you all like to
go back to that Kira Kira Café place?" Amu asked us all. My whole body stiffened. "That place was quit alright, it'll do." Kairi inspected, pushing his glasses up. What if I see Violet again. "Sounds good to me. How
about you Rima?" Nagihiko kindly recited. He swerved and now faced me, as did everyone else, awaiting a response. I couldn't tell them I didn't want to go there, they would think something is up, even if I do lie,
because Nagihiko always sees through it. I have been defeated. I let out a sharp breath, but quit enough where no one really heard. I nodded my head slowly. "Sure." I turned my face and answered.
"Good."Utau declared, starting to march off like everyone else was, heading for the place that I dread almost the most. I sighed
and followed behind the others. We had been in Nagihiko's living room and the
door was close bye, so we were out of the mansion pretty quickly. "Oi, where's Nadeshiko?" Kukai asked the group. That is a good question. Where is Nadeshiko? "Hey guys wait!" an angelic voice called, running
from the door to us. Once she got to us she stopped and put her hands on her knees, bent over panting, trying to catch a breath or two. "I needed to go grab some shoes." She huffed. Once she finished her
breathing, she gave a thumbs up. "Let's go!" she bellowed. I gave a sweat drop at her…..whatever it was she was, and everyone else did also. I guess Nadeshiko never fails to be Nadeshiko. my butt vibrated as
I pulled a vibrant colored phone from my back pocket. I got a text from my mom? How, I mean isn't she like…..gone? I opened it and began reading the unbelievable message in my hands.
Rima,
Help me Rima, it is mama and papa was close to killing me but ran off, I presume he told you I was dead, well it isn't true, I called a close friend who took me to the hospital. I am at Mullbery hospital in the city. I love you,
Rima.
-Mama
After reading the horror and delight in this message I collapsed on the ground. My knees hit the floor and got scraped but I didn't care at the time. Mama could be alive! No, she is alive! I mean it's not like this is
my papa saying these things so he can kill me early, it truly is mama! Tears of joy escaped my eyes. Dripping down my cheek, one by one they fell, adding more to the collection of water droplets at the end of my
chin. Everyone had stopped walking and was next to me
on the ground. "What's wrong Rima-chi?" Yaya asked me with curiosity. I wiped away the wetness on my face and shook my head. "It's nothing." I
exclaimed. "Rima, no offense but if you are on the ground sobbing and smiling it is surely not nothing." Amu retorted. "She has a point." Ikuto agreed. I gave in, they should know about this wonderful event. "My
mama, she is alive." I cried. More tears ran down my face. I was happy. I smiled at the
others and they smiled at me, well accept Kukai gave a thumbs up and also Nagihiko and Ikuto didn't smile. They looked at
me worriedly. "Aren't you guys happy!? She's alive!" I exclaimed once more. Ikuto and Nagihiko exchanged glances and nodded. "Rima, we think that your dad probably took her phone when he killed her only to
fool you and lure you in so he can kill you." Nagihiko perceived. All the happy was set free from my body. My facial expression turned blank, unreadable. That's impossible. I started shaking my head. "No, he
wouldn't." Ikuto nodded his. "Sorry to brake it to you kid, buy, yeah, he did. Most people do, or would." Ikuto announced with a shrug and casual voice. I was speechless. In that instant I pushed through the
others and ran. I just ran and kept on running, I won't stop. "Rima!" Nagihiko yelled.
I turned around for a split second and saw Ikuto and Kukai holding Nagihiko back probably saying things like I should be alone
for a bit, and they are right, but a small part of me wants Nagihiko to follow me, and I don't know why. I just kept on running though, pushing people out of my way and not looking back. My eyes were closed
also. i sped up just a little and stubbed my toe on something but I didn't care. I kept going. Eventually I got tired and stopped. once my
feet were still I opened up my eyes and I saw that I was in front of the
café. Great, the one place I didn't want to be is where I go. I took in a deep breath and pushed the door open, walking in. every one stared at me once I walked in because my clothes were torn, I didn't change
yet. I went straight to the back of the café and took a small booth, made for 2. I sat in the cushiony red seats and reached in my left pocket. In it contained my phone, $15.00, and a key to my house. my stomach
grumbled. Go figure. I might as well get a salad while I'm here.
A waitress dressed in kitty cosplay waltzed up to my table. "What'll you be havin' sweet p." the waitress asked me sweetly. "I'll take a chicken
parmesan salad please." I reiterated. She nodded her head and scribbled something down on a pad of paper she held in her hands. "And to drink?" she communicated. I pondered for a second. "How about a
water, lemon on the side. " she again scribbled something down in her paper pad and looked back at me with a smile and a wink. "It'll be out in about 10 minutes hun." I grinned at her and she walked away. I
scooted in the booth and leaned my back against the wall, hugging my knees in a small ball. Why can't
they trust anyone? Maybe it really was my mom. Maybe it wasn't. but, I have faith that it was her. I checked
my other pocket and pulled out two eggs. Corona and KusuKusu were sleeping. Carefully I tucked the eggs back away. Just a random thought, but where will my phone bills go? Oh well, as long as they are paid I
guess. The door opened causing a chime to echo through the room. Slyly I popped my
head around the seat to see who had entered. Oh no. it's Nagihiko, Amu, and everyone else. I pulled my shirt up and tied it
in a pony tail in the back. With my shorts I rolled them up so now they were really short. I took my hair in a pony tail like my shirt but then tucked the hair dangling from the pony tail in my shirt so I looked
somewhat like someone else. A woman, as tall as Tsukasa, walked past me and with a pair of black sunglasses sticking out of her hand bag. I snuck up and took them from behind without her noticing and put
them on. Great, now they can't notice me. I swung my legs around so I sat normally and I held a menu up to my face so you couldn't see it that well. The kitty waitress came back up to my table confused and
looked both ways. Then she leaned down and whispered to me, "Have you seen a little girl, blonde, at this booth?" I gigged a bit at how good my disguise was. I set the menu down and pulled down my
sunglasses just a tad so she could see my eyes. "It's me." After I told her that she had the funniest
facial expression. It was like a OH-MY-GOD-I'M-SUCH-A-LOSER type look. "O-Oh, well your meal will be here in a
minute." She stuttered before taking off. Jeez, talk much. I picked back up the menu and continued pretending to read through it. The guardians walked close to my table but of course, they get to sit in the one
behind mine. I could hear everything they were saying. Are we always this loud? "Are you sure we shouldn't look for Rima? I mean she could be hurt or lost." I think I overheard Nagihiko. SMACK. "She'll be fine.
Now hurry up and order." Utau groaned. I hear a small
yelp from Nagihiko and a chuckle from Ikuto which earned him a smack too because that was the next thing I heard before they're talking stopped. A man
waiter came up to my table with a water, lemon on the side, and a salad. "Thank you." I greeted at a low toned voice. I didn't want the guardians to over hear me, and by guardians I mean Ikuto. I picked up a
utensil and started munching on my salad. It was pretty yummy. The only things I heard the guys say were about sports, arguing over which one was better, and from the girls, me. They were saying things on
how concerned they are and crud. I ignored everything and finished off the rest of my salad. The receipt came with a bill of $6.95. I paid the money and left a 5 cent tip. It was better than nothing. When the
waiter came to take the money I asked him a question, "Can I just sit here for a little while." I politely and sweetly asked. The nice man nodded. "Of course you may." He winked and walked away. I hope he
doesn't think I'm like homeless or something. I resumed my other spot against the wall and looked intently at the stage. I keep having this feeling that something is there. Trying as hard as I could I think there is
something there that I need to find. I need to spot something there, I can feel it, I don't know how, but I can. And it is something important to. Wait, I think I see it……
StarWater11: Phew! Long chappie.
Amu: Sure was. You could do longer though.
StarWater11: sweat drop
Kairi& Tadase &Kukai: We aren't even in the story that much.
StarWater11: Get over it. You will soon, trust me.
Nagihiko: R&R
Rima: R&R l
StarWater11: Copycats. l
Rima: T.T Just R&R l
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