Hey everybody, I'm back with another chapter! Oh, I need to work out a schelude for these updates! Now, this is Chapter 2, part 2 and this is Tom's POV, I've decided to keep it how it is, even if Kaz's POV are longer then Tom's, but oh well, can't argue with what works, can you? Also, to address Elememtal1000's newest review, I always thought Tom had a distinct Asian appearance even after they changed the animation. Well, without further a-due, on with the new chapter!

Ugh, I must admit for someone who can be really loud, Kaz sure knew how to be sneaky. I actually wanted to join in the scolding the girl received curtsey of Chaor, Takinom, Nivenna and Agitos, before she got a separate one from H'earring five minutes after. It actually brightened my mood to see the little rabbit-guy give a piece of his mind.

Though, I gotta admit, it felt good to know Kaz was going to take what Von Bloot did to her laying down or in stride like she usually did when something more intense happened to her. I won't lie, that girl never ceased to amaze me with her resilience and defiance whenever someone tried to break her or keep her down.

After breakfast, I waited along with Sarah, Peyton and Lulu as Kaz went off with CJ, H'earring and Nivenna to show CJ the castle library. We were further discussing the reason behind Kaz's vanishing act.

"To be honest, I think it's a pretty good idea," Peyton said once sure we were alone, "It means Kaz wants to get better by acknowledging there's a way to make it happen, she doesn't want to be under Von Bloot's influence anymore."

"Well, I'm just glad she's getting closer to recovery," Sarah stated being her ever blunt self. Honestly, I think it runs as much in her Amazon blood as the ability to fight.

"But why can't Kazzy talk to one of us?" A voice asked making us jump right out of our skins, even Sarah was badly startled before noticing it was only H'earring, who looked a little amused by our reactions. Little creep!

"What is with you Underworlders and sneaking everywhere?" Sarah asked and I thought Kaz was bad enough. "Wait, I thought you were helping Kaz and Nivenna give CJ a tour of the library," I stated raising an eyebrow at the little Underworld scout. I'm not kidding when I say this, this guy is like Kaz's own personal assistant whenever she did research for some reason or another in the past since Chaor trusted her enough to give her a room of her own in his castle. Those two were stuck together like glue when it came to the library.

"Kaz sent me to get some new quills," He replied shortly, before repeating his questioning, "Why couldn't she come to us? We would've listened to her, I'd do anything to make her feel better!"

All annoyance towards him for being a sneak disappeared at seeing the concern for the redhead. So I knelt down and ruffled his mohawk, he must really hurt the Underworlders whenever something bad happened to her.

"Well, you know how hard it can be to go to someone for help sometimes?" Lulu offered trying to explain Kaz's situation, making the scout nod, "Well, it's kind of similar for Kaz. Only she's more trying to shield us from whatever happened to her, so she needs to talk to someone she won't feel the need to protect."

We all watched as the little green creature processed this information and seemed to find some logic in it. Even though he wasn't the bravest creature in the Underworld, H'earring was much more intelligent then he seemed.

"Oh," H'earring said before looking up at us, "Is that because she thinks she has to hide the fact it was really Tom that made those bruises on her?" All four of us nearly fall over spluttering as we stared at him, eyes wide in shock. How in Perim did he figure it out?

"What…how…H'earring fill me in here!" I gaped at his innocent look. "I know for a fact Von Bloot would've made a lot more, bigger bruises then that," H'earring stated matter-of-factly, before motioning to his big ears, "And also, I'm not one of the best scouts for nothing, I overheard you guys."

"Guess we can't hide anything from you now can we?" I chuckled ruffling his mohawk again, making him giggle like a little kid. "Nope!" He grinned, before taking off, "Gotta go, Kaz needs those quills!"

I shared an amused look with Sarah, Peyton and Lulu before shaking my head in amusement. At least everything was starting to go into a more normal, casual direction all things considered. However, when the next three weeks past, I knew for fact something was off and not just with Kaz. For one thing, I kept having dreams of a beautiful, pale woman and for some reason the word 'red' just keeps repeating itself in my head through the entire dream.

As for Kaz herself, well, her appetite was really starting to get off, more so then normal for a human for frequently been known to eat Perim native foods. She's been trying to have meals that considerably more healthy, I know I'm not the only one to notice, cause Nivenna and Chaor have actually expressed concerns for her change in diet more than once. She even stopped drinking that special tea.

I ask, did you hear that 'stop drinking tea' part? Kaz and tea were like sushi and noodles!…it's a China thing, don't look at me that way. My point is, they go together, but for some reason, Kaz has been to heavily into water and milk lately. Serious, milk? What the hell? I've known that girl since we were kids, Kaz hates milk. This red flag definitely got attention to those that knew this little tatimbit IE: me, Takinom, Nivenna, Chaor, Agitos, H'earring and of course CJ, whose been spending every waking moment he could be his sister's side.

Kaz told us she was simply branching out, but I can tell none of them were believing it for a minute, I know I sure as hell don't. The only people who didn't push it was Sarah, Peyton and Lulu, though the former was a bit suspicious, she just didn't say anything. Something was up and I knew that for a fact when Maxxor and Intress returned for a visit with my favourite fish from the Overworld fishing posts in the Riverlands for dinner one day.

And that is that, Tom's POV is up, next is Kaz's again. So, just to say, I'm open to suggestions, so just send me one in the inbox or review. But due remember my golden rule; NO FLAMMING!