Chapter 13: Pink-haired thief

Kai's POV

I lay awake in bed. The alarm goes off beside me, and I barely look at it.

"Zane?" I call. "I need more medication!" Zane rushed in, carrying a bottle of my meds.

"I'm sorry to inform you Kai, but Master Wu has been badly hurt, and my communication has cut out."

"What?!" I scream, stumbling out of bed. The room swayed around me and Zane holds me up.

"Kai, you must not do anything but rest. Your temperature is far too high, and your arm still needs a cast."

"I don't care! I'm not losing anyone else! Now get up stairs and let me help you!" Zane looks to me in shock before nodding and carrying me over his shoulder. He sets me down gently on the deck of the Bounty, right next to the control panel

"I'll be right there!" Zane says through the earpiece, connecting himself to a rope and jumping off the bounty. I stand up and hobble to the side, staring over the edge with a large feeling of guilt and fear. A sudden crash alerts me and I spin around, only to find that no one is there.

"Hello?" I ask, looking around frantically. "Come out! I'm the elemental master of fire you know!" Someone moves in the shadows, stumbling down to the engine room.

"Skylor, is that you?" I ask miserably.

"Uh yes, it is me, Skylor." Says the person.

"You're not Skylor, and that was a terrible accent."

"Uh, sorry. Normally I'm more sneaky." A pink-haired girl emerges from the shadows, holding a wrench.

"What the hell..?" I murmur, trying to squint.

"Hi. Nice to meet you."

"Who are you and what are you doing in my house-vehicle thing."

"Sora, Master of Technology." She says, smiling awkwardly.

"That's not an element." I growl. She sighs and sits down.

"That's exactly what a blonde dude said to me before. You guys are such weirdos."

"Blonde? Did he have a elemental power?!"

"Hey, I'm not giving info out for free here. I'm already on a budget…." She mumbles looking at the engine. "Sorry, I didn't think anyone lived here. It's a really old model anyway, I'm sure I could get you a new one, for a price that is."

"What the actual hell." I say, staring at her in confusion.

"Listen, I'll give you your information if you give me some engine parts or food, I really need both." Sora sighs.

"Deal, but not just some information. You have to tell us everything you know what this realm. And at least tell us what's going on."

"Us? There's more of you guys?" She shakes her head. "Whatever! I'm down for a deal!"

"Right then… come on up. I'll introduce you to everyone."