A Signer's Destiny

Chapter 11

By Kelly

Yusei glanced at his former boyfriend who was sitting alone. He couldn't help feel separated from Kiryu, and the fight proved it all too well. Yusei continued to study Kiryu from where he was sitting. He tried to recall anything that would cause Kiryu to change. We've always been there for each other, Yusei thought. And that's what drew me close to you. A sad smile made its way to Yusei's lips, remembering how Kiryu told him how he felt...

The gang came to what looked like a courtyard. They had been trying to track down a group of guys that had been causing unrest for innocent people out on the street. The thugs all had similar clothes of black and gray. They decided to fan out in separate directions, ready to fight. Yusei and Kiryu paused before going after them.

One of the thugs that Yusei was after was the leader. The leader had observed how the others interacted with Yusei, and he concluded that he was the leader and Kiryu was Yusei's right hand man. With this knowledge in mind, the leader turned and pulled out a ray gun.

A couple of loud screams echoed through the courtyard. Yusei was flung back. He hit the totem pole, and he smacked the back of his head against it. He moaned in pain as his body slumped to the ground. A large quantity of blood stained the inside of Yusei's shirt and a thin line of blood was coming down the side of his mouth.

"Yusei!"

Kiryu turned and ran to the other side of the courtyard. The sight before him wasn't what he wanted to see. The leader of the thugs was making his way over to Yusei, pointing his ray gun at him. Kiryu ran up and stood protectively in front of Yusei. The thug stepped back when he saw the look of death in Kiryu's eyes. He waved his hand and blue flames shot out from the ground. Kiryu closed his fists and the flames enclosed around the man.

Yusei slowly lifted his head when he heard someone squealing in pain. His unfocused eyes widened when he saw Kiryu using one of his painful attacks. Yusei slowly got to feet, having the pole help support him as he leaned back. He moved his body away from the pole and felt blood come up when he started to walk. I ... have ... have to stop him ... Yusei thought, coughing up blood.

Kiryu pivoted quickly and ran to Yusei before he hit the ground. Blood still stained Kiryu's shirt as he held Yusei in his arms.

"Yusei!" he cried, shaking the young Signer gently. "Yusei, say something!" A light moan was the only response he got. "No! Don't die on me! You can't leave me!"

"Kiryu!" came Jack's voice. He turned to see the others running up. Jack dropped next to them. "Kiryu! What happened!?"

Yusei winced, feeling his ears ringing with Jack's crisp Southern accent.

"We need to get him back to the Facility before he dies!" Akiza said pointing out that Yusei had lost a good amount of blood.

Jack growled. He reached out to grab Kiryu, but Yusei stopped him, by taking hold of his wrist.

"Jack, it wasn't his fault," came Yusei's weak voice. "It was mine ..."

"You were supposed to protect him, Kiryu!" Jack accused.

"Stop fighting!" Akiza ordered. "We need to leave now before he dies!"

Jack came out of his memory when Carly called out his name. I wanted so much to deck Kiryu for not paying attention, he thought, still staring Yusei. You turned out all right, after you got medical help...

Jack walked down the hospital hallway to Yusei's room. He stopped outside the room to see that the door was partly ajar.

I don't get why you wanted me to let that man go? came Kiryu's voice. He tried to kill you!

You know that it wasn't our mission to do that, Yusei responded.

Jack peered through the open door. Yusei was propped up against a few pillows. Kiryu was sitting in front of him. Jack couldn't help stare at Yusei's exposed chest that was bandaged up. He had to admit that Yusei was good-looking.

I know that! But you could've died! Kiryu's voice snapped Jack out of his daze. "I don't ever want that to happen! If you did, I'd die too!"

Yusei stared at Kiryu for a moment. A deeper stare than he had intended, but one that came from somewhere deep inside of him. He was feeling something he hadn't before, something extraordinary...something like love.

"What are you looking like that for?" Kiryu asked. "Are you okay? How's your head? Come here and let me have a look."

Yusei pulled himself close to Kiryu. He closed his eyes feeling the headache decrease.

"I didn't mean to make you worry," Yusei murmured, liking the feel of Kiryu running his fingers through his hair. "But you have to promise me something ..." Kiryu waited for Yusei to finish. "That you'd never try and hurt anyone like that again."

Kiryu sighed. "Look, Yusei," he said, gently pushing the young Signer back down. "I'm sorry that I flipped out - it's just that I love you, okay?"

Jack felt his breath hitch and his body tense up. He watched and waited for Yusei to respond, and after a moment of silence, the dark-haired Signer did.

"I love you too, Kiryu ..."

Violet eyes widened as they clouded over with shock. Jack stepped away from the door, feeling his heart pounding in his chest.

"Jack?" Carly called out again, seeing that Jack had been staring at Yusei, who seemed to stare off into space, or staring at Kiryu.

"You may start," Godwin spoke up. He was concluding that they were not ready to fight against Rudger, and more training was going to have to be involved.

To Be Continued...