Chapter Summary: With the return of the Legendary Beasts the return of Red can't be too far behind, or at least that's what Gold thinks. Red seems to return but not all is as it seems. Red/Gold, Fire/Green, Green/Red and Lyra/Gold in this chapter!
Gold walked down the small path. Saito told him to come here. As Gold reached a clearing his eyes widened. Standing before him was Red! But something was different. Red looked at Gold silently. "Red...? Are you alright...?" Gold asked. Red turned around and ran down the path. Gold ran after him. Branches whipped at Gold's face many were snapped beneath his feet. Gold ignored the pain and hurried on. Gold came upon a small lake and waterfall. Red was nowhere in sight. "Red...?" Gold called out. Suddenly, Red appeared from behind the waterfall, he motioned for Gold to follow. Gold hurried and jumped at the waterfall, he hit the ground hard, dazzled Gold looked up at Red. "I'm happy you came." Red said softly.
Lyra looked out the window. "Lyra are you alright?" Fire asked. "I'm fine." Lyra said. "I understand if you're worried about Gold but don't worry. He'll be safe." Fire said. "I know he will most likely be safe but it's just that I don't want him to be out on his own..." Lyra admitted. "Don't worry Lyra-chan. If I have to I will go out and protect him myself." Fire said. Lyra looked up at Fire silently.
Red wore a smug smile. "Red…what are we doing here?" Gold asked. Red didn't answer and sat down in front of Gold. "Red…? Red…? Red what's wrong?" Gold asked as he frowned. Red quickly raised his hand and slapped Gold. Gold let out a cry of pain and started to cry immediately. "Why did you do that?" Gold asked as tears streamed down his face. Red glared at Gold and got up. "Where the hell do you think you're going?!" Gold asked angrily. "I'm going out. You stay here." Red said flatly.
Green stared at the young boy before him. "Please Green! You have to understand me! I-I really am sorry about what happened. I love you!" The boy yelled. "How do I know you're telling me the truth?" Green asked. The boy clenched his fists. "Green! Listen to me. I don't care what you think! Whoever that was wasn't me!" The boy shouted. "Calm down kid." Green said. "I already told you. It's me, Red." The boy said.
Red came back an hour later. "Red!" Gold called out as he jumped on Red. Red shoved Gold off of him. "Stay off of me." Red grunted. Gold felt puzzled. This wasn't the Red he knew and loved. "Red. Tell me. What's wrong?" Gold asked. "Nothing." Red said sharply. Gold looked into Red's eyes. "Tell me what's wrong." Gold said sternly. Red's eyes had a dull look to them. "Red…what happened to you?" Gold asked with tears in his eyes.
The boy sighed. "Green. I came back but this person was waiting for me. They said a couple of words and then there was a flash of light. Now I'm in this body." The boy said. Green blinked. Could this boy really be my Red? "Prove it then." Green said coldly. "How do I prove it to you?" The boy asked. "Tell me something that only Red would know." Green said. The boy sighed. "You really like to be held, you also hate the rain. You like to watch the sunset and sunrise. You love when there is a full moon and I gave you the nickname Greeny." The boy said. Green's eyes widened. "Red! It is you!" Green choked out.
Lyra sighed. "When will Green-san be home…?" She asked herself. "He should be home soon. He is never late for lunch." Fire said. Lyra punched Fire in the arm playfully. "I know that silly." Lyra said. Fire looked at Lyra and smiled. "Come on onichan! Let's go outside!" Lyra said as she jumped up.
Red started to Gold. "Go away." Red hissed. Gold grabbed Red's arm tightly. "Red. Red. Red. Red what is wrong with you?!" Gold shouted. "Get your hands off of me!" Red snapped. "Look at me Red! You have to snap out of it!" Gold yelled. Red let out a low growl. "Let. Go. Of. Me. Right. NOW!" Red screamed. Gold let go of Red and backed away. "No need to be like that Reddy." Gold said. "Shut up Gold." Red growled. "Reddy…don't…" Gold begged. Red pulled out a knife and ran at Gold.
Gold dodged and went left, he put out his leg and made Red tripped. "Don't mess with me." Gold said coldly. Red got back up and lunged at Gold. Gold punched Red in the face. "Back off." Gold said in a low tone. "In your dreams short stuff." Red snarled.
The boy was Red. He had proved it. "So Red. How the heck did you turn into this boy exactly?" Green asked. "I already told you. I came back and this boy was waiting for me. He said some words and there was a flash of light, then when I came to I was like this." Red answered. "Where did the boy go?" Green asked. "I don't know. He must have left before I came to." Red answered with a sigh. "Did he say what he wanted from you?" Green asked. Red's cheeks turned pink. "No he didn't." Red said. "Red, I know when you're lying. Tell me the truth." Green said sternly. "Okay, okay. This boy wasn't alone. He was with another man. They said I owed them one and it was time for me to pay up. They said they wanted to get rid of Gold." Red admitted. "Gold?! Shit! We have to go home and warn him!" Green shouted. "I fear it's far too late to warn him now…" Red said softly.
"You're not Red." Gold hissed. The person laughed. "My name is Jun." He answered. Gold's eyes narrowed. "Why the hell do you look like my Reddy?!" Gold asked. "This is his body." Jun answered. "I'll fucking kill you!" Gold yelled as he charged at Jun. Jun pulled out another knife and stabbed Gold. Gold's eyes widened. "I'm here to get rid of you Gold. That way you can't stop my father from destroying the world." Jun hissed. Gold clutched his stomach. "Y-you bastard!" Gold shouted. "Shut up and die now." Jun said with a laugh.
Fire looked over at the nearby woods. "What's wrong onichan?" Lyra asked. "I have to go. He needs me." Fire answered. "But don't leave me! I'll be all alone!" Lyra cried. "I'm sorry Lyra-chan. But I need to help him. I'll try to be back as soon as I can." Fire said as he took off running. "ONICHAN!" Lyra called out.
"Red. We have to do something!" Green shouted. "There's nothing we can do." Red said. Green felt angry. "There must be something we can do!" Green yelled. Red sighed. "By now they have gotten Gold and are about to kill him. There is nothing we can do." Red said. "Goddamn you! Snap out of it Red! This is the boy you love!" Green shouted. Red's eyes widened. He's right! Gold is the boy I love! I can't just let him die! "You're right Green. We have to do something." Red said.
Gold closed his eyes. Am I going to die here? Gold whimpered softly. "Be quiet boy!" Jun snapped. Gold started to shiver slightly. I don't want to die… Gold opened his eyes and got up. "I'LL FUCKING KILL YOU!" Gold yelled as he punched Jun hard in the face. Jun let out a cry of pain and stumbled backwards. Gold glared at Jun. "I won't let you win!" Gold snarled. "Nice to see you again boy." A man said. Gold turned around. "Who the hell are you?!" Gold asked angrily. "I understand that you don't remember me Razun." The man said. Gold looked at the man, he had red eyes! "I'm not Razun. Whoever the hell he is!" Gold yelled. The man laughed. "Don't worry Razun. I will set you free from that boy's body. Then we can fight to the death." The man said calmly. "What the hell are you talking about?!" Gold asked. "Shut up Golden Eyes. Let Razun out." The man said.
Red raced through the woods, Green was trailing behind him. "How are you so sure they went this way?" Green asked. "Look, some of Gold's clothes must have torn off, there is his hat and there is a bunch of broken branches." Red said. There was the sound of footsteps behind them. "Don't worry Green. That's just Fire." Red said calmly. Fire come out. "You going to help him too?" Fire asked. Red nodded his head. "Come on you two." Green said as he raced ahead.
Fire stared at Red. "I see you have returned…" Fire said softly. Red nodded his head. "You're worried about Gold, aren't you?" Fire asked. Red frowned slightly and nodded his head again. "Did I do something to upset you?" Fire asked. Red shake his head no. "Then why won't you talk to me?" Fire asked. Red shrugged his shoulders. Fire sighed and moved on.
Gold growled and glared at the man. "What the hell do you want from me?!" Gold screamed. "I'm here to kill you boy." The man said. In a flash the man had turned into an awful beast. It had yellow fur, sharp claws, a tail with spikes on the end and red shining eyes. "I SHALL DESTROY YOU!" It said. "NO!" Gold shouted.
Red ran in the cave, with Fire and Green following closely behind him. "Leave him alone!" Fire shouted. The beast started to laugh. "Hello there Fire. I see you're much better now." It said. Fire shrank back. Red stared at the beast wordlessly. "Hey! Now don't you dare scare my Fire!" Green shouted as he charged at the beast. Without a word the beast whacked Green with a paw and sent him flying. "Greeny!" Fire screamed. Fire ran to Green's side. Now Red was pissed. First this man tried to kill Gold and now he had hurt Green. Red charged at the beast. "What are you doing Red? You owed us, remember?" It asked. Red remembered alright but he didn't care. Red punched the beast in the throat. It howled in pain. Gold just stood there watching. This can't be happening…this can't be happening… Gold closed his eyes and started to cry. This can't be happening! Jun grabbed Gold's arm. "Give us back Razun." He hissed. Gold turned around and flipped Jun over. "Fuck off." Gold growled.
Green was bleeding for the head, but Fire couldn't do anything about it. "Greeny. Don't worry. Just stay awake, okay?" Fire said. Green opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out. "Don't worry Greeny…everything is going to be alright." Fire said softly.
Lyra stood outside, staring at the woods. Onichan…please come back soon. Tears filled Lyra's eyes. "Gold…I just want you to come back to me…" Lyra sobbed. Suddenly Lyra heard a noise come from behind her. Lyra turned around and came face to face with a man. "My name is Doctor Richard. I have heard that a few of my patients have been staying with you." He said. "Patients? What do you mean?" Lyra asked. "I am looking for some kids who were under my care. Their names are Ricky, Tanya, Mike, Steven, Gold and Green." Doctor Richard said. Lyra felt her heart sink. "Why are you looking for them?" Lyra asked. "They are highly dangerous and they escaped a few weeks back." Doctor Richard said. Green dangerous? There is no way! He's still the same as the last time I saw him. He wasn't dangerous then and he isn't dangerous now! Gold…he did try and attack me. But he has a good heart…he wouldn't be that dangerous. "Why are they dangerous?" Lyra asked. "Listen to me. You do not understand. These kids are highly dangerous. They are highly unstable." Doctor Richard said. Lyra felt confused.
Mike laughed and walked into the house. "Lyra-chan! We're home!" Steven called out. "We have Ash and Gary with us!" Ricky yelled. There was no answer. "Maybe she's out…?" Tanya suggested. "Should we leave?" Ash asked. "No, no, no. It's okay. Don't worry about it." Mike said with a smile. "Hey…! I hear talking from outside! Let's go!" Gary said as he took off running.
Doctor Richard turned around and saw the children. "There you are. Now come along. You have to go back right now." Doctor Richard said. "But you said we could go free." Tanya said. "No I didn't. Now get packing." Doctor Richard said. "We're not leaving." Mike said stubbornly. "Yeah. This is our home now." Ricky said. "You're not taking our friends!" Ash yelled. "Yeah! So stay away from them!" Gary yelled. Doctor Richard laughed. "You all have changed so much. I like your spirit little boys." Doctor Richard said. "My name is Ash!" Ash shouted. "And my name is Gary! We ain't little boys!" Gary yelled. "Now come on. Why don't all of you just come with me so we can talk it out." Doctor Richard said. "No! You're not taking them!" Tanya yelled. "Get away guys! He'll take you away and do tests on you." Ricky said. "No. We're not leaving you here." Ash said. "They are like my family now. I won't let you take them away from me." Lyra said.
Gold gripped his head tightly. W…what is this feeling…? Gold could feel himself slowly losing control. "No…" Gold mumbled as he felt himself go under. "This is what we have been waiting for!" Jun shouted.
End of Chapter 22