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Chapter 8:

PON PON Set it free!

Come on, let the crazy show!

Becuase if you don't, life would be so dull you know!

Headphones at full blast.

Rhythm's got me pumped at last!

WAY WAY Open road!

Gotta make it on my own!

PON PON can't you see

Endless possibilies?

DON DON Hear that beat?

Sounds like it's your heart to me!

BOY BOY Stay with me,

Don't abandon what could be!

YEAH YEAH That's the way!

Ah, you make me happy!

Ian rushed towards Aya. The little girl barely had enough time to get up off the floor before she had to dodge Ian's attack, and she was hardly able to do that. "Your gunna have to move alot faster then that if you wanna live, little girl!" Ian exclaimed, swinging her pole in Aya's direction. Aya winced as the pole scraped her shoulder. Aya backed up, scared.

"Think Aya! Look for openings in your enemy's attack!"

Aya watched as Ian ran at her. Then when Ian was just a foot away, Aya swung her weapon at her. The Cannon Gun slammed into Ian's stomach, sending her back a few steps. Ian looked at Aya, smirking. She patted her stomach. "Now you see! But now it's time to get serious!" Ian darted behind Aya, moving faster then before. She shoved Aya across the room. Aya landed on the floor face first. Her weapon skidded away. Aya layed still, trying to stop the pain in her back and head. She heard Ian laugh. "C'mon Aya! I'm not even using my red mako! Is that the best you can do?!"

Ian walked over to Aya.

Aya's heart raced. It was like Ian was a different person. Aya squeezed her eyes shut. I'm gunna die if I don't something quick! Ian raised her pole, ready to land to final blow. Instead, the red head slammed the metal pole into the ground next to Aya's head. Aya flinched, slowly looked up at her. Ian sighed and held out her hand. "C'mon, kid. That's enough for today." Reluctantly, Aya reached up and let Ian pull her to her feet. Suddenly, Aya felt tired and dizzy. The whole room spun, and her head grew heavy. "Whoa!" Ian said, holding Aya upright, "Guess that took a lot out of ya, huh?" She said something else, but Aya's hearing faded out and the whole world went black.

Ian was confused. Sure, summoning a weapon was energy consuming, but she hadn't expected the little girl to faint. As Ian picked her up, something made her stop. Aya's shirt had ridden up a bit, and a dark red scratch could be seen at the base of her stomach. Frowning, Ian pulled up Aya's shirt so that she could see her stomach.

Ian almost dropped Aya.

There were angry red marks slashed against her stomach.

Burn scars.

Mamacita gasped when she saw the scars.

"W-what happened?!"

"I dunno, but maybe..."

"Maybe what?"

"Back on Pulse, there were these rumors about some guy who set his kid on fire. Guess they were true."

Mamacita covered her mouth with her hand. "How could he do that?!" Ian shrugged. "From I heard, his wife killed him and saved her kid." Ian shook her head. "Man, this kid's family is messed up."

Kk groaned as she woke up. Sitting up in her bed, she rubbed her head. Kk looked beside her bed, on her drawer. It was a note.

Hey! Hope you feel better when you read this. Sorry I'm not still there,

but Angeal's really on my case for hugging Yunnie earlier.

Call you when I can, okay?

-Zack

Kk's eyes widened. Zack was here, in her bedroom? Oh, he was gonna get it later. Stretching, Kk yawned. She stopped.

When the Hell did he hug Yunnie?!

Kk made her way down to the SOLDIER floor. Her head still hurt, but other than that she was fine. Instead of wearing her uniform, she wore a tank top and shorts. Kk walked off the elevator. A man with aburn hair walked past her. Shrugging, Kk walked into the Trianing Room. She saw Angeal standing over Zack, who was doing push ups.

"Whats up?" She turned to see Miyuki, the main 'techno geek' of the Corps. She was always hanging around here. Kk smiled, "Not much. Just here to check up on Zack." Like Kk, Miyuki had strait black hair and red eyes, although she wasn't ever enjected with red mako. No one's quite sure were she's from. Miyuki reajusted her red rimed glasses. "Really? They've been in there for about an hour. Angeal's really working Zack to death." Kk thought a moment. "Think I should go give 'em Hell?" Miyuki grinned. "Totally."

Zack grunted as he did his push ups. "Fifty-one...fifty-two..." He saw Kk walk into the room. Surprised, he started to go faster. "Ninety-six..ninety seven.." Angeal sighed. He turned to Kk. "How are you feeling?" Angeal may not like the idea of the Kill-Shot, but that didn't mean he hated the Corps. As a matter of fact, he thought that the Corps could teach Zack respect for women. Kk smiled, "Much better, thank you." Zack stood up and stretched. "You should be asleep!" Kk frowned. "But I feel great!"

"Go to bed!"

"Over my unconcious body!"

"That can be aranged!"

Kk placed her hands on her hips, "Alright, Zack. I'll go back to bed. But only if you can beat me in battle!" Angeal rubbed his temples. Here they go again. Zack fist pumped. "Your on!" Kk smirked and cracked her knuckles, "Don't be too cocky! Now that I've gone through my Kill-Shot, I'm stronger and faster than ever!" Zack grinned and grabed his sword, "Speak for yourself!"

Mamacta was looking over some files when Veld, the leader of the Turks walked into her office. She looked up. "Director Veld, how are you?" Veld smiled kindly and sat down across from her. "Fine, thank you for asking." Mamacita took off her glasses. "Is there something you need?" Veld nodded, "I'm sure that by now you know that there is a new Turk, Meia."

"Yes. You know my girls, Veld, gossip spreads around here like the plague."

"I've heard that you also have a new member. I was wondering if it were possible to partner them up together."

Mamacita frowned slightly. "I think it's an exellent idea. But Aya is...withdrawn. She hardly speaks, and when she does, she uses few words. We haven't had enough time to see her personality."

"And her element?"

"From what Ian told me, she's gained control over metal, and her weapon was summoned from fear." Mamacita shook her head, "If Meia can bring Aya out of her shell, I have no problem with them being tied together." Veld raised his eyebrows, confused, "Tied?"

Mamacita nodded, "Yes. Tied together the same way Mariposa and I were tied." She stood and stretched her arms. "You know, I've been thinking of retiring soon."

"Already?"

Mamacita nodded. "I think it's time that Ian takes over. She's gotten much more responsible-"

There was a load crash and several swears come form the hallway. Mamacita and Veld turned to the door as Yori ran in. "Ian was being an idiot and hid in the washing machine. It tipped over backwards, and now she's stuck." As Yori left, Mamacita sighed and sat back down. Looking at Veld, she said, "Mabey I should stay here for a little a while.." Veld chuckled and stood up, ready to help the red head in distress.

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