-:Yo again! Okay, I realized that earlier I said that Kabe had silver-white hair. Changing it! Brown hair. I'll even be changing it in the chapter, so if you'll look, it won't say white anymore. K! Oh, and I just have a question… Where do you think the Academy should be? Like, Japan, or America? I'd love your insight! (Just keep in mind; if it's not in America, I'd have to do a bit of research and it might take a bit longer for the chapters to be spat out.) Anyways, thanks, and keep reading and reviewing! I'd also appreciate any plot ideas. ANY. Love ya guys! Ciao~:-

Kabe blinked as she was shook awake.

"Wha- what? Is there a tornado?" She bolted upright and was about to slide under her bed, but a large hand was placed on her shoulder. It was so controlling, she found she couldn't move an inch, other than turning her head around as best as she could to catch sight of the phantom… Until she realized, of course, it was the only other person in the room.

"Geki! You scared me! You know I can't stand it when I'm woken up quickly!"

The boy stared down at his friend, a passive look on his face.

"We're late."

"Late? Late for what?"

Kabe wasn't much of a morning person, thus the sudden change in attitude.

She glared up at him before understanding.

"Dammit, Geki! You signed me up for archery with you, didn't you?"

"Language, Kabe! And yes I did. I'm not letting you out of my sight. You know what happened last time you went out alone."

"You're not my guardian angel! I can manage perfectly fine on my own! Besides, archery is a stupid sport. Why don't we sign up for rock climbing, if you wanna pull that card? And I don't care about my language. I'm 14 years old!"

"14 is still too young, and you're coming with me! I don't care if I have to drag you out of here on my shoulder! I won't let that ever happen to you again!"

She looked purely indignant. "I'm 14 years old, Geki." Her voice was softer, not a yell anymore. "I'm becoming my own person. I know my past is something too horrible to ever be spoken about, but I can handle myself."

His own voice lowered, but he still puffed with anger. "I care for you, Kabe. You're like a little sister to me. I can't see you ever be hurt again." His face hardened. "And that means you're coming with me. But don't worry.." He teased. "I'll sign us up for rock climbing. And fishing. Maybe we could have some fish for dinner some nights."

Both of them looked at the door when a light rapping came from it. They recognized the voice of cute little Yumi.

"Kabe, Geki, are you ready? We're going to be late."

Her soothing tones had a calming effect on the two, and they nodded. Grabbing their bags, they opened the door and headed out with Yumi and Tachi.

At the archery range, Kabe hung back. The whistling of the arrows always unsettled her, but she knew not why.

After getting five perfect bull's-eyes, Geki trotted over to his friend. Tachi looked up at him from her book, and he winked at her. She rolled her eyes in a good natured tease, then continued to read. Kabe blinked at Geki.

"Finished already?" She asked, a tinge of annoyance in her voice.

He smirked. "Yes, I am. But because of your attitude, we're not going rockclimbing today."