Black Ice 2: Fatal Mobs (KBTBB) Completed

XIII.

• chapter thirteen •

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    Everyone rushed to my side after I fell to the floor, losing conscious. Though Baba, being the closest to me, caught me just in time before I could hurt myself. "She's been losing blood! We need to hurry up and finish this, Soryu." Declares Baba, seeing the blood coming out of my side, a look of determination in his eyes as his gaze switches from my unconscious body in his arms to the rest of the guys. Soryu glances at my body, his eyes trail down to my stomach.

    Kyo is so stunned he falls to his knees on the ground. "Haha... I can't win against you, Soryu." Soryu walks up to Kyo, who crumples on the floor. An unreadable look clouds over Soryu's stormy gray eyes.

    "I meant what I just said." He says to Kyo, his voice detached. "It's my fault that I didn't realize you were in trouble. But I can never forgive anyone who hurts Reina. No matter who they are. Especially since she's currently carrying my child." Soryu's gaze doesn't waver. "...Even if it's you."

    "Please kill me," Kyo pleads with guilt.

    "Ota, Kishi. Take care of him." At Soryu's command, Kishi and Ota start scattering a liquid from a nearby plastic container. Detective Kishi tosses aside the empty can and throws down the cigarette from his mouth.

    The place soon erupts into a sea of flames.

    "Burns pretty good," Says Mamo, amused at the sight.

    "It's hot! Let's go already." Commands Ota.

Eisuke hands Kyo a single envelope. "Now you can die happy."

"C'mon! The fire's getting bigger." Says Baba as he continues to the exit with me. The four men are already running towards the exit. Soryu stays behind and stares at Kyo.

"Kyo, losing you is more difficult than I expected." He says.

"I'm sorry I caused so much trouble for you." Responds the other.

"Heh. No kidding," Their conversation sounds so normal, it's hard to believe what has happened. But anyone can detect a hint of sadness in Soryu's smile. Pieces begin to fall and Soryu sprints out of the warehouse.

Outside a few yards away from the warehouse are different cars, Baba stands with my unconscious body in his arms, awaiting for Soryu next to one and everyone else nearby. Baba looks down at me worriedly as Soryu draws closer.

"Did you know?" Baba asks Soryu as he collects me into his arms. He stares at my pale face for a couple of seconds.

"Ask questions later. Baba, take Eisuke and Reina to the hospital." Soryu commands. Baba shuts his mouth, his expression turning serious, nods and hops in the driver's seat.

"What about you?" Eisuke asks as Soryu hands me to him after settling inside the vehicle.

"You know I can't show up at a place that crowded," Says Soryu, a hint of sadness in his voice.

"And you think I can?" Eisuke retorts.

Soryu ignores him. "Take care of her while she recovers. I have other things to finish."

"But Soryu-" Eisuke doesn't even finish speaking. Soryu closes the door on him and Baba speeds off, knowing the unborn's life might be at risk.

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   I open my eyes and see hazy white lights all around me. I close my eyes again and blink slowly until my vision focuses. But it doesn't. I hear something moving - someone standing up, looking down at me, brown haired. But my eyes close before I am able to tell who it is.