(Sorry for how short this chapter is, but I didn't want to put two chapters in one ... even though I probably could have)
Lucky Star: Far Star
Chapter 5
Kyouko returned to the next class, but she kept her head down the whole period, which, Konata thought was just out of shame over defeat, though Kyouko's actions were worrying Tsukasa. Class soon ended and Kyouko went home before the others, though Kagami was determined to catch up to her, certain something was wrong. Kagami was astounded at how much ground Kyouko could cover when she wanted to but, after crossing a few streets, Kagami caught Kyouko when she was bording the train. The fact that Kyouko made it to the train that was thirty minutes earlier than the train that everyone in Kagami's group of friends normally took defiantly told her that something was wrong. Kagami stopped in front of a startled Kyouko, panting after all of the over exertion.
"Geez, the least you can do is slow down"
Kagami said after catching her breath.
"Sorry, I didn't know that we all walked home together"
Kyouko said, but Kagami didn't believe her.
"Kyouko, something's wrong, what happened"
Kagami asked but Kyouko gave Kagami a huge grin and said
"Nothing's wrong, see, I'm smiling".
Kagami almost would have given up if it was not for one thing. Kyouko had blood on the side of her mouth.
"Kyouko, if you're going to lie, at least clean up the evidence"
Kagami said, pointing at Kyouko's mouth. Kyouko touched it with her finger and looked at her finger, blood on her finger.
"Oh, how did this get here"
she said and Kagami sighed, staring at Kyouko. Kyouko waited a moment before allowing her features to darken.
"Do we have to talk about it"
Kyouko asked sadly, looking down.
"Yes"
Kagami said in a serious tone, the door of the train closing. There was no longer any escaping this sticky situation for Kyouko, who was now trapped by Kagami. Kyouko sat down, followed by Kagami, who was still awaiting an answer.
"OK, I'll tell you, but please don't tell anyone else"
Kyouko pleaded and Kagami agreed, just wanting an answer.
"Well"
Kyouko whispered in her soft voice, adding
"I have a few medical conditions".
"Like"
Kagami growled, getting impatient with Kyouko's beating around the bush.
"Well, I'm a Hemophiliac"
Kyouko said, then added
"My immune system and body are naturally weak".
"Why didn't you tell anyone about this"
Kagami said, now concerned for her sister turned cousin.
"I don't want to be a bother"
whispered Kyouko, who then added
"I was always a bother to my old family because of my medical issues, I don't want to be a bother on my new family".
The door to the train opened and it was now there stop. Both Kyouko and Kagami got out of the train and Kyouko grabbed Kagami's arm, asking
"Kagami, please don't tell anyone".
Kagami looked back and paused for a moment, responding by saying
"I won't unless it becomes a problem".
Kyouko nodded, deciding that what Kagami just offered was going to be her best offer and they both walked home.
"Kona-chan, I think you hit Kyouko too hard"
Tsukasa said, looking at Konata as thoughtfully as she possibly could.
"Nah, if Hiyori can take it, I'm sure Kyouko can too"
Konata droned, seemingly back to her old bored self.
"Hm"
Tsukasa said and looked at the train that was just arriving. She would have to ask Kagami later, she would know.