Planet X Vulcan

Chapter Vlll

" What do you mean you're looking for me? Who are you? What do you want? " Akira stuttered. She was extremely intimidated by the girls ice cold stare.

" This is not the place to ask questions. Come with me, you'll be safe. "

" Safe?! Safe from what? "

The girl sighed impatiently. Akira could tell that this girl - whoever she was - was not used to people questioning her orders.

" Are you trying to ask for a ransom? Because my father hates me. Thanks for helping, but no thanks. Get out of my way. " Akira said harshly, trying to walk past the girl.

" Listen to me, Akira. It's not safe for you here. You made my job easier by coming all the way out here. But there are... things. Things that you humans don't want to believe. They are real, and they are trying to find you. Your presence is very powerful. Just- just come with me, okay? I'll explain everything to you later. " the girl tried, calming her voice.

" Huh, " Akira scoffed. " You need some serious help. I know someone that deals with the mentally handicapped. " The girl flashed her angry eyes, and within a second, had a blade to Akira's throat.

" Listen to me very carefully. You will come with me, and I will tell you what's going on later. Is that clear? "  the girl asked, threateningly. Akira nodded in fear. She'd seen what this girl was capable of.

The girl led her through the Dump, occasionally pausing near corners and stopping when a police car drove by. The girl had a look of astonishment and uncertainty in her eyes.

" Have you been here before? " Akira asked, trying to calm the tension.

" I don't.... remember. It all seems very familiar. " the girl said, confused.

Akira didn't speak for a while, just followed the girl in silence. Soon, they came upon a sewer pipe, leading straight down. The girl paused there, and opened the grill, gesturing Akira to go in.

" Uh uh. There is no way I'm getting in that hole. " Akira spat, disgusted. The girl shoved her in. Akira heard screaming as she fell straight down, then realized it was coming from her. She landed hard in sort of an air duct. The sort that runs through a house, big enough for a person to crawl through. Every few feet, there was a little grill that allowed her to see into the rooms. She never thought such a house could exist, but the girl ordered her to open a grill and jump. Akira did as she was told, and jumped down. Soft carpet touched her feet, and she fell with a thud. Looking up, she saw she was in a very cozy house underground. There were two bedrooms, a living room, and sofa. Everything was soft and warm. When she put her hand on the sofa chair, it sank in.

" This is not bad. Not bad at all. " Akira murmured. Meanwhile, the girl was wearing a blood red cloak over her leather suit.

"Okay. I'm here now. I've listened to what you said. Can you please tell me what the fuck is going on?" Akira asked. Before the girl could reply, another person stepped into the living room. He had jet black hair, luscious and thick, cut in an army fashion. He had a sleeveless shirt, showing off his well built shoulders. He was in khakis, eating a sandwich. He looked Korean, with his sharp brown eyes. He looked startled when he saw Akira, and looked at the girl.

" Zia...? Who is she? How did she find this place? " he asked.

" Kyle, it's fine. She's the one. Suit up, we need to find the others. They're up on that hill too. Those two idiots can't stay out of trouble for less than a minute." the girl snapped. Kyle just shrugged his shoulders.

" Is anyone going to bloody answer  to me? " Akira snapped.

" What do you mean I'm the one?  Who are the others? Where are you going? " she continued. The girl had already left the room, her maroon red cloak looking like a demon. Kyle waited until she finished all her questions.

" Listen, girl. This is very important. You are very important. Just wait here. We'll go get the other two knuckle heads, " he started. He took off his shirt in front of her, and she averted her eyes, praying to Jesus and begging for holy water. When she looked again, he was still shirtless, and was suiting up in his dark black cloak, just like the girl's. He pulled the hood over his eyes, and looked at Akira.

" Stay here, Akira. We'll come back. "

Akira didn't even bother asking any more questions. They won't answer me anyway. She saw the guy, Kyle, give her a small smirk, before leaving the room. She just sat there glumly, hating her life.

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Cato was running through the Dump, feeling guilty but safe. When he neared his home, he felt so relieved, he didn't even bother taking his muddy shoes off. He charged in through the main door, and went straight to his brothers room. His brother was still awake, sitting and coughing blood on his bedsheets.

" Bhai.... " Cato whispered through tear stricken eyes. His brother looked up, astonished.

".... I'm hungry. " the little boy said, sadly, before going back to his hacking dry cough. Cato just nodded, and went to the kitchen to get his brother some food. Taking some milk and an egg, he went back to his brother.

Soon, after Cato had made sure that his brother was safe and warm, Cato stepped out of the house for some fresh air. He replayed the days events, trying to refresh his mind. He couldn't dwell on those thoughts, for tomorrow was a special day. It was his brothers birthday, and Cato was going to have  his last fight tomorrow. After that.... well, he'll have enough money for his brother. Cato had been working his back off for the day when his brother can walk around healthily again. I have to pray that nothing will go wrong. It can't go wrong, God isn't that cruel.