Kai: I'm not a jerk :'(

Riku: Based on your actions in the last chapter, you were pretty jerky.

Yeah. And I'm afraid I'll have to permanently ban you from being my imaginary co-host.

Kai: What is this? A talk show?

Kinda.

Kai: But I don't wanna die. I'm not even alive. I'm just a figment of your imagination.

Sorry, man.

Kai: Wait! Don't ban me! I'll not be jerky! Promise!

You have to keep that promise, you know.

Kai: Yes, I will!

Fine. Then... uh... be nice for the entire chapter or be locked up for the next three chapters!

In Diva's tower!

With Diva!

Kai: What?!

Diva: I'll be waiting for you, Kai. *evil laugh*

Kai: *gulp* It's a deal!

Okay... Anyway, how long has it been? Half a year?

Kai: *whispers* Yeees...

Disclaimer: I do not own Blood+

Blood+ in a Different Way

Chapter 6

Horushi sat next to Georgie at the hospital. Georgie was sent to the hospital in time, but she was still unconscious. He gave off a huge sigh when someone knocked at the door.

"Come in," he said.

It was Divina, and Horushi already knew what was coming at him.

"I already know what's coming to me," he said.

"You do?"

"It's a cheque for mom's hospital bill, right?"

"What? No!"

"Aw... :( "

"I hope you learned your lesson, Horushi."

"Never be mean to girls."

"Not that."

"Never trust Kai when she screams."

"Not that either."

"This is what would happen to innocent people if I don't join the Red Shield?"

"Still not it."

"What?"

"Nah, just kidding."

Kai: Wait, since when did Horushi know about the Red Shield?

Divina sent a telepathic message to him during their conversation.

Kai: You're just making that up, aren't you?

Diva's getting her tower ready.

Kai: I'll be good.

Horushi refused to look at anyone, so stared at the floor where his bunny slippers could be seen.

"I see that you need a new pair of bunny slippers," Divina said.

"I guess."

"Look, Horushi. You're the only one who can kill the chiropterans. You're blood is special. It was chosen to save the world. You were chosen to save the world. Think about it. Your simple life in Okinawa, or more of this," Divina pointed towards Georgie. "And maybe we'll use Jewel's credit card to buy you a new pair of bunny slippers. Would you like red ones?"

Horushi never heard of red bunny slippers, but the thought of wearing your red pajamas with matching red slippers would be quite fashionable.

"I'll think about it," Horushi replied.

Divina gave a weird and twitchy warm smile and awkwardly walked out of the door. She's been outside the red shield for an more than an hour already.

The toilet flushed and Moo came out of the bathroom.

"I can see that Kai's not here," he said.

"Uh-uh," Horushi replied. "How did you get in there?"

"Didn't you know that I can teleport through toilets?"

"No."

"Now you know." Moo took a quick glance at Horushi's feet and walked through the door smirking.

'I seriously need red ones' Horushi thought.

Meanwhile, back at the Miyagusukus' place, Kai was watching TV. Well, not exactly. The TV was on, but she was just sitting there, like she was hypnotized or something.

Kai: Riku!

Riku: It wasn't me!

Let me just tell you guys that that scene was really awesome 'cause Kai (the girl) had a really good angle at the camera (just pretend that you're watching TV) and she looks really serious and her eyes were really beautiful 'cause they reflected the totally boring news report on TV and she was wearing this ponytail that makes her look like a real gangster and a white sleeveless shirt and green shorts with a black jacket tied around her waist and this cool dog tag and and and and

Kai: You're falling in love with my female counterpart but not me.

Riku: Awww!

Diva looks really active today.

Kai: *gulp*

Riku: I can sense a new love team!

Diva misses Riku.

Riku: I was only kidding around.

Good.

Well, Kai decided to go outside for some fresh air (leaving the TV on). She looked up to the moon and tried to imagine what would happen if... if her mom died. She hurried back inside their house and took one of her mom's old guns from the cupboard (Georgie keeps one everywhere) and went out to look for Evergreen.

Back at the hospital, Moo was walking around when he saw Riku buying a soda from a vending machine.

"Hey, munchkin," Moo said. "Have you seen Kai?"

"Oh, hey Moo. Stop calling me that and no, I haven't seen her. Maybe she's out looking for Evergreen to get revenge on her for hurting mom," Riku said.

Moo stared at Riku. There was an awkward moment of silence.

"I need to keep my mouth shut," Riku said.

Moo ran out of the hospital and continued searching for Kai. That's when he saw Horushi and Divina also running at the other side of the street.

"Hey! Horushi!" Moo called. Horushi and Divina stopped. Moo walked up to them. "Have you seen Kai?"

"No." Horushi answered. "Why are you looking for her anyway?"

"I found this ring in your trash can. I'm gonna propose to her."

"Do you realize how old you are?"

"Old enough to love. What's wrong, Horushi, jealous that Kai's gonna marry me instead of you?"

"What? No!"

"Well, you better be!" And he ran off.

"Is he high?" Divina asked.

"Yes. Yes she is."

They continued looking all over the city for Kai, while Riku went on a search party of her own, with a bunch of alley cats as her companions (she also gained the power to talk to cats) while looking for her hammer as well.

"Wait a second!" Riku exclaimed. "Why didn't I use my psychic powers to find her?"

'Because the author forbids you," one of the cats said.

"Oh."

Suddenly, a tall woman in black appeared in front of her.

"Aahh! I know who you are!"

"You do?"

"Yeah! I'm psychic."

"Oh."

Together with Hagina, Riku and the alley cats, they searched every alley, every rooftop and every trashcan for Kai.

End of Chapter

I'm glad that's over. Oh yeah, sorry for the really, really late update. How long has it been, almost six months?

Kai: Two seasons. I've been hibernating both in winter and spring. I can't believe you did this to me.

Sorry about that.

*awkward moment of silence*

Hm...

Official End of Chapter