A Signer's Destiny

Chapter Three

By Kellyq

"I'll have a car take you there," Godwin explained. "Be ready in one hour."

They all nodded their heads. Jack watched everyone walk out. Carly turned her head to see that Jack hadn't moved from where he was standing.

"Are you coming?" she asked.

Jack gave her quick glance before he stared back at Godwin. "I need to talk to Godwin, alone."

The young woman nodded her head, and she quickened her pace to catch up with the others.

"Alright. What's going on between Yusei and Kiryu. Last time I checked, Kiryu didn't have a mark on his face."

Godwin turned and walked to the window, gazing down at the city. "That mark was to help Kiryu understand that he needed to take responsibility for his actions."

Jack raised any eyebrow. "And what was that? You know that he, Misty and Carly are Dark Signers, and we're supposed to help them control their powers, right?"

"That's correct, but in Kiryu's case, he used his powers outside the facility, and therefore he needed a reminder for what he did," Godwin explained.

Suspicion flashed through Jack's eyes. "And Yusei somehow came out clean?"

"Kiryu may have saved Yusei from being raped," Godwin explained. Jack's eyes widened just a fraction. "But he used his powers, and Kiryu knew better than to do that."

Jack nodded his head, turned and walked out. He closed the door and leaned against it. He pulled his sleeve up and stared at the mark, a lot of emotions running through him. Jack looked straight ahead, a determined look in his violet eyes.

Yusei looked up from his laptop to see Jack standing there. He walked up and sat down next Yusei. The dark-haired teen looked back at his laptop and started to do some typing. Jack watched his friend from the corner of his eye.

"Care to tell me what happened?" He questioned.

Yusei gave Jack a sideways glance. "Nothing happened. Kiryu and I are doing just fine. Now, if you're referring to the mark on his cheek," Yusei paused for a moment, staring at the screen, "I should've been the one who got it, not him. Kiryu didn't deserve to be punished just for saving me from getting hurt."

Jack was about to ask questions when there was a knock at the door.

"Yusei, it's me, Akiza and the twins. May we come in?"

"Sure."

The door opened and the three came in. The first thing Leo did was went over to Jack and started talking about random things.

Yusei glanced at the two and smiled. He shifted his eyes over to Akiza. "How are you and Misty doing? Is she treating you alright?"

Eveyone in the room turned their attention to her. Akiza smiled. "We're doing alright. Same goes for you and Kiryu, right?"

Jack watched Yusei from the corner of his eye. You better not lie, or you're going to see my fist in your gut, Jack thought.

"We're still trying to work things out," Yusei said truthfully. "But can I talk to Jack alone, please?"

Concern flashed across Luna's eyes and followed Akiza out with her brother trailing close behind. Once the door was closed, Jack gave his full attention to his friend.

"I think Kiryu hates me," Yusei finally said. "He's been a little more violent than normal. I did ask him if I did anything wrong, but he just told me that I shouldn't worry about it." Yusei closed his eyes for a moment. "What should I do, Jack? I can't just confront him."

"You're going to have to," Jack pointed out. Yusei opened his eyes to see an intense look in his friend's eyes. "Otherwise he's not going to understand how you feel." He rose to his feet and walked to the door. "Now come on. They're waiting for us."

Yusei nodded his head, packed his laptop and followed Jack out the door.

To Be Continued ...