Hi guys, since I haven't updated in a while, this is an extra large chapter.

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It was 5:00 in the morning. Runo's eyes fluttered open. She looked over her side to look at Dan. He was sleeping peacefully. She smiled. 'The effect of the alcohol must have worn off." she thought, as she got off the bed.

"Let's see...its 5. Dan's got work at 7, so I better wake him up in a few." Runo thought. She was folding her blanket when her hand hit Dan. He didn't wake up. Runo breathed a sigh in relief.

Runo then got ready and made some remedy for Dan and Alice's morning headache. 45 minutes later, she decided to wake Dan up so it might be a good time for him to get ready for work.

"Danny boy! Get up!" Runo said, shaking Dan. He mumbled. "Runo, leave me alone..." Runo sighed "You have to get to work, also the Bakugan are coming today!" Runo reminded him. Dan reluctantly woke up.

"My head..." Dan groaned, clutching his head. "I'll give you a medicine for your headache, now get your ass to the washroom and get ready!" Runo ordered. Dan obeyed as he wanted nothing but this headache to vanish. He headed to the washroom, with visions of the previous night.

"Runo, can I skip work today?" he asked his girlfriend from the washroom. A yell came in reply, "NO! YOU'VE SKIPPED TOO MANY DAYS, AND THERE'S NO MONEY IN THE HOUSE!" Runo yelled. Dan sighed.

"Runo, where's my suitcase?" Dan asked, he was in a hurry. He finished bath, drank the medicine, but he was really running late.

"Dan, its right there on the second shelf!" Runo replied, packing Dan's lunch. She set his lunchbag on the table and helped him fix his tie. She looked into his eyes and he looked into hers.

"Boy, it feels great being able to live together like this." she whispered. Her hair fell on her face. Dan gently moved her hair aside and kissed her forehead. "It sure does, kid." he replied and moved one hand to her waist and brought her closer. Runo placed her hands on his chest.

"Ya know kid, when I'm with you like this, it's like time moves slowly."

"Oh, is it?"

"No, I was just kidding"

"Now, were you Daniel Kuso?"

"I wasn't and I would never." Dan pulled Runo even closer and gave her a quick kiss.

Runo kissed him back and when they stopped, they exchanged smiles.

"Kid?"

"Yeah?"

"You're meeting your parents today, right?"

"...I guess..."

"Runo, remember that I love you, kid. I'll be there for you no matter what choices you make, because I'll follow you anywhere, even to my own death."

"Okay. I love you too Dan'

Runo gave Dan a kiss on his cheek.

"Okay, back to work." Runo announced, hesitantly letting go of Dan. She opened the shelf and gave Dan his suitcase. "Here." she said. Dan accepted it and put his shoes on, took his mobile and his car keys.

"I'll be back in the evening." Dan told Runo.

"What do you want for dinner?" Runo asked Dan. He scratched the back of his head. "What about noodles?" he suggested. Runo nodded, handed Dan the suitcase and replied. "Noodles it is." Dan kissed the top of Runo's head and left for work.

Runo sighed and smiled. Now, another 9 hours before he came home. She went to the living room to see Shun in his pajamas. She giggled. "When did you change last night?" she asked him.

"A little while after Alice fell asleep." Shun replied. "Where's Dan?"

"You just missed him, he went for work." Runo replied. "That reminds me." Shun said. "I've got to go to work tomorrow, I'll be going to the hospital today to fill out some final forms."

"I see. When will you be back?" Runo asked.

"3 hours." Shun replied. "I'll be gone in a few minutes too." Runo told Shun. "For the documents that I have to sign...the divorce."

Shun gave Runo a worried look. "You'll be okay right?" he asked her. Runo sighed. "I guess we'll have to find out. But I'm healing, don't worry." she assured him. "Anyway, when will you be leaving?"

Shun checked his watch. "In an hour." he replied. "I'll be gone a little today."

"I'll be gone in 3 hours." Runo replied. "I guess you'll have to get ready."

"Yeah."

"I'll see you later okay?"

"Okay, all the best in the hospital."

"Thanks."

Shun left the apartment and went to the hospital. Runo closed the door behind him. She went to take a shower.

Runo got ready in an hour. Then, she heard Alice waking up and went to her room.

"Hey Alice." she said.

"Hi..." Alice replied. "Where's Shun?"

"Dan left for work two hours ago and Shun left to sign a few forms in the hospital an hour ago." Runo replied. "You and Dan were pretty drunk last night."

"What?!" Alice almost yelled. "Yes, you two totally pissed me and Shun. Don't drink okay? You act like a newborn baby." Runo cracked a joke. Alice laughed.

"You sure you don't want me to come with you?" Alice asked Runo for the tenth time. Runo nodded. "I'll be fine, me and my parents are just gonna discus the divorce forms." she replied, slipping her white heels on. She was all set to go to the cafe and discuss the forms with her mom and dad.

Alice nodded. "Okay, be careful. And remember that we're all here for you." she told to Runo.

Runo nodded and left the apartment.

"Hey honey!" Mrs. Misaki greeted her daughter. "Hi mom, hi dad." Runo greeted her parents.

"How are you, and how is Dan, baby?" Mr. Misaki asked Runo. "I'm fine, and Dan's all better now." she replied. "When is your divorce?"

"Two weeks from tomorrow, darling." Her dad replied. "Now, Runo, you're 18. You'll have to make your own decisions." her mom reminded Runo. "Whatever you decide, we'll agree."

"I know mom, I'm not happy with your decision though." Runo told her parents.

They gave confused expressions at first.

"But, I want you both to be happy. Besides, I already know my choices." she finished her statement. Her parents smiled at her and smiled at each other. "Me and your mom do fight a lot, but I think we both agree when we say we've raised an amazing daughter." Mr. Misaki told Runo and his wife nodded.

Runo smiled and looked at the form. She read the form twice. She knew her choices, but now she felt like crying. Just then, Dan's voice echoed in her head.

'I love you, kid. I'll be there for you no matter what choices you make, because I'll follow you anywhere, even to my own death.'

She smiled and began filling the forms.

Runo was done and she was walking to the apartment. She was halfway there, but she felt an arm on her shoulder. She turned back and saw a man with blue hair a little greenish with vestal blue-black eyes. He was one of the nurses she saw in the hospital. She immediately knew that he was Mylene's brother, Mortar.

"Hey girl, sweet dreams. You're mine." his sly voice whispered and then he placed a white cloth with the drug on her nose.

Runo's eyes widened. She struggled to break free as she felt Mortar's arms on her hip and waist to keep her from falling. He pulled her to the corner of the street. It was deep and dark there.

"You know, bluefire, you're pretty cute." he whispered. Runo felt like kicking him. Was he hitting on her?!

Mortar's grip on her waist tightened as he tied the cloth on her face. Runo struggled to breathe, because if she did, she would pass out. Mortar smirked and he gently took her heels off her feet. "I'm going to have fun with you before you pass out." he said. Runo squeaked. Mortar laughed.

"Don't worry, I won't do what you think I'm going to do." he said as he removed her accessories like her earrings and her two hairbands, letting her long hair flow. His hand accidentally moved her top up a little, letting his hand on Runo's skin on her waist. She felt like crying. Mortar enjoyed the way she felt and kissed her neck.

"Its a pity that you're Kuso's girlfriend." he whispered, lifting her up like a princess. Runo let her tears out. Mortar smirked. "Aww, you're going to cry yourself to sleep aren't you? I'll have the pleasure of carrying you." he said.

Runo's vision was blurring. She had accidentally inhaled a lot of the drug. Mortar's voice echoed in her ear and she felt the cold ground. Mortar had put her down on the floor. She struggled to keep her eyes open as she felt Mortar's warm breath on her face. He smirked as Runo let go, losing her consciousness. Before she passed out, she whispered Dan's name.

"Are you sure Alice?' Shun asked her. She nodded. "Runo left three hous ago to see her parents and she hasn't returned." Alice replied. "I called her parents but they said she left two hours ago."

"That's why I asked her if she would be okay on her own. If Dan finds out, he'll be worried as hell." Shun said, pacing back and forth.

"I'm going to call him." Alice said, dialing Dan's number.

"Where could she have gone?!" Dan shouted on the phone.

"Dan, calm down. She must be somewhere." Alice told him.

"Something like this happens when I'm happy, if that Abysse did something to Runo, I swear I'll-"

"Daniel! Calm down! I don't want you yelling at my girlfriend!" Shun yelled. Dan kept quiet. "Okay...anyway, Mr. Minon announced all of us on half-day. I'll be at the apartment in an hour." he said, and cut the phone.

"You got the girl Mortar?" Abysse's voice questioned the blue-haired vestal. He smirked and replied, "She's in the room. Can I kiss her?" he asked. Abysse felt anger rushing through her blood.

"NO!" she shouted.

"Aww, you know I was just teasing." Mortar said. "Besides, she's too good for me."

"Yeah, and you're a jerk." Abysse replied, crossing her arms. Mortar shrugged and put both his hands in his pockets. "But I do feel like kissing a pretty girl."

Abysse blushed, what did he mean by that?! "Sorry, player. There aren't any except that blue haired one in the room." she told him. Mortar smirked. "There are two, actually. The other one's prettier, and cuter. She has red eyes, black hair, she's brave, cunning and devious." he told her, walking towards her and gently moving a strand of her hair off her face. Abysse turned even more red. She never saw Mortar THIS close to her, his eyes were even more irresistible than she imagined.

Mortar smiled deviously and cupped his hands and held Abysse's chin.

"Huh? What are you doing Mortar?" Abysse asked, confused and her face was red and her cheeks were really hot.

"My, my. Abysse you should've told me that the room was hot, I would've cooled the temperature down. Your cheeks are so hot and red." he toyed with her. Abysse's eyes widened. Was Mortar going to do it?.

Mortar smirked. He went behind her and wrapped his arms on Abysse's waist. She stiffened as he rested his chin on her shoulder. His voice whispered. "You know Prove, I'm enjoying this. Ver. Much, are you?"

Abysse turned numb. She didn't know what to do, she liked Mortar, but what would her father do to him if he found out?

Mortar watched Abysse's face carefully, she seemed tense, and also, in a trance. He wondered what was making her so tense. And he took no second chance in reacting. He popped seething inside his mouth, but didn't chew it. He knew what would happen if he did. . He straightened his posture, went up to her. She squeaked. He laughed. "And I thought you were intense, seems I was wrong." he said. Abysse's eyes widened even more. "Wh...what?" she stammered. She didn't know what to say or think.

Mortar lifted her chin up and made eye contact with her. "Aby, you've got to let go." he told her sincerely.

'Aby? what is he thinking?' Abysse thought.

"Besides, you've strained too much. I'm going to get you to rest." Mortar told her and kissed her. Abysse was confused, but then, she was tired of this game. She kissed him back. Mortar gripped her waist as he pulled her closer to him, she was clutching his collar.

Mortar saw this as an opportunity and exchanged the 'thing' that he popped into his mouth and pushed it into hers. Then, he pulled back, still holding her by her waist, smiling at her. She smiled back, her hands on his shoulder. Then suddenly, she coughed. Abysse felt tired all of a sudden. "Why...do I feel like sleeping?" she asked.

Mortar smirked and tightened his grip on her waist. "I told you, I'm going to make you get some rest." he told her, "You're sure to fall asleep any moment."

"You...jerk." Abysse scolded. "I can shake it off." Abysse let go of Mortar, but the next second, her legs failed her. She was about to fall and hurt herself, if it wasn't for Mortar who caught her. Her hands held on to his arms tightly.

"Come on, its only for a little while. Lets go tuck you into bed." Mortar insisted. "No thanks..." Abysse replied out of stubbornness. "Aby, you make sure I get my rest. Its my turn to return the favor." Mortar told her.

"No." she replied. Mortar smirked, he knew what to do. He let go of her. Abysse clutched her head. She felt dizzy and so tired. "Am...I supposed to...be drained of all my energy?" she asked him. He nodded. "Like I said, you're gonna fall asleep." he replied and again held her by her waist, one hand on her waist and the other on her backbone, so that even if she closed her eyes, he could catch her.

PART 2 COMING SOON!