(Author: WARNING: skip this chapter if you feel uncomfortable about Mature content in this chapter there will be explicit scene's, readers are advised for 18+)
Once all of the drama ended we set out to the racecourse where everyone was at getting ready for the race as well, the strange atmosphere between Kirito and I was still around, though we made up it there was still some tension, I quickly take my medicine and drink some water before entering the stadium. Kirito seems to stay quiet beside me as we make our way to the stands where some of the participants have sat, I spot Naiomi sitting alone and grab a hold of Kirito's wrist.
"This way I see Naiomi over here."
I lead him to the seats and sit next to her.
"Hey Naiomi what's up?"
Naiomi looks towards me and smiles.
"The race is about to begin and all the contestants that passed the last week will be racing soon are you excited?"
I nod.
"Yes, I hope that I can win though, there's a lot of contestants today."
"I hope you win as well, I heard that the last 6 people who cross the finish line will be out and so that would only leave about 10 teams left."
(The tournament is almost over, once next week starts back up everyone will be matched up again and we will have to do another couple of rounds. It's only a matter of time...)
*Alarm singling the tournament will begin soon*
"Looks like we have to go now Naiomi, wish us luck!"
Naiomi smiles and waves goodbye as we walk to the start-up line.
(The point of this run isn't just for speed but endurance as well, I used to be very good at both but I'm worried now about my endurance considering the pill Kazuki forced me to take, I will just have to try my best, I just need to run 2 laps as fast as possible, that will be a mile long.)
I look up to where the headmaster was standing to see Kazuki and some more officials staring down at us, The headmaster picks up his microphone and begins the entry to speak.
"Welcome everyone to Rose Academy, The event today here will be a clean race to the finish line, you must run two laps and whichever contestants can finish first will move on, the last six who cross the finish line will be disqualified and along with their teammate, a word of advice, teams should help one another because if one partner is the first to cross the finish line but your comrade is one of the 6 then you both are disqualified, this is not just about being first, it is about union between teams! now, on your marks!."
we get into our running positions.
"Get set!"
..."GO!"
We all start running, I keep my pace and Kirito does the same knowing full well we can't afford to waste energy and to save it towards the end. Suzaku takes lead with Kadachi close behind him then their kirito and I, it seemed that the rest were lacking in stamina or are holding back as well, I could already feel my heart throbbing against my chest even with just running a little, I look up to see Kazuki smirking at me knowing all too well I'm slacking.
"Yuki, Watch where you're going!"
(Oh no!)
Just as I look back in front of me I didn't take notice of a small hole in the track and trip falling onto the ground, I slide a couple of inches.
(Damn it that hurt...)
Kirito stops to help me up but I already get back up and we continue our run slowly catching back up to where we were.
"Yuki are you alright?"
Kirito says as he runs alongside me. I nod.
"Yes let's take first place and try to hold it, if we continue like this Suzaku is sure to win!"
after passing the first lap Kirito and I make our way past the other contestants one by one, I could hear Kadachi in the back growling at the fact we passed him, soon we were in second, and on Suzaku's tale, he looks back and sticks his tongue out at us.
"Oh no you don't, I'm winning this one!"
he starts to pick up his speed and Kirito and I take a glance at each other then back at Suzaku.
(I can see the finish line we need to go now!)
just then a sudden pain shoots through my body.
(Damn not now! I need to push through it!)
I push through it as much as I can and run faster and faster almost to the finish line and just before we get to the white tape I lunge forward passing Suzaku at the last minute, huffing and puffing trying to catch my breath I stand there for a brief moment, I look up to catch the disgusted glance of Kazuki who looks very upset that I had come in first place. Kirito quickly comes over to me as I feel the sharp pain radiate from my heart.
(I think I overdid it...damn...)
I try to hide the pain but Suzaku comes over to shake my hand.
"Dang Yuki I didn't know you had it in you, your such a true competitor I cant wait to spar with you!"
(I need to get away before everyone sees, especially Kazuki.)
"Y-ya you as well!"
I stand straight up and forced myself to shake his hand, Kirito notices the scrapes on my legs and arms from falling.
"Yuki let's get you cleaned up your bleeding."
I nod and say my goodbyes to Suzaku. We walk towards the entry to leave but is stopped in the hall by the dr and headmaster.
"You did a good job."
I shake my head and gasp.
"Not right now I need to go lay down..."
just then I could feel my vision go blurry.
(Kirito pov)
(I knew it, she was holding it back.)
I catch her as soon as she goes down and the dr instantly begins to take a look at her.
" She overexerted herself, the medicine wore off way too fast, she needs to be cured as soon as possible, Headmaster can you make a way in the halls so no one sees us go back to the infirmary?"
Headmaster nods.
"Of course I'll do it right away."
I lift her back up and we make our way there.
After getting Yuki settled and everyone goes away I taker her hand and hold it to my lips.
(I'll find a way to take away your pain one way or another.)
she groans and looks in a lot of pain.
"If I could take the pain instead of you I would in an instant."
her breathing sounds labored, I put the oxygen mask on her to help and then stand up giving her a soft kiss on her forehead before taking my leave.
(I'll be back Yuki, I can't just sit here and watch this any longer I need to do something.)
I make my way out of the infirmary and find out where Kazuki is staying, I knock on the door and after a couple of seconds of waiting he finally opens it.
"Oh it's the playboy, what do you want?"
I take a deep breath.
"I want the cure for Yuki, what do you want."
he snickers.
"I want nothing from you, leave now I will not lend my help."
he tries to shut the door but I stop it with my foot.
"Not even for the 4 scrolls?"
He stops for the moment and laughs.
"I doubt you can get them but even if you did it is not I who has the cure its the vamps and they have their reasons as to why they need Yuki, don't come back to me I could care less if she dies or not, I tried several years ago to kill her so if this is the time then it would be the happiest day of my life!
He slams the door shut and I smirk.
(That's all of the information I needed.)
I make my way to Mr. Gu's room and knock on the door, he sleepily opens it and gives me a death glare.
"What brings the oh mighty Ryoko boy here huh?"
I smirk.
"I need your help."
Gu rolls his eyes.
"And what makes you think I will be willing to help you.?"
(Back at the infirmary)
Once I convince Gu to come, the Dr also arrives.
"Why did you bring him here Kirito?"
I glare at Mr. Gu for his response.
"Because I may be able to help..."
he sighs and walks over to Yuki taking a couple of minutes to examine her before finally speaking.
"They must have made something new because I have never smelt something such as this, I do recall they were working on something similar to the symptoms you have told me about but they didn't have anything in form, just said that a vampire can drink all of the blood while applying there healing abilities while another person starts to replace the blood. the poison is harmful to the vamps as well but since it's not lethal I can give it a try."
I step forward but decide to not intervene.
(If this is the only other option then...)
"Ok if this is the only other option, then Dr do you have any extra blood that's her type?"
he nods and runs to go grab it, Mr. Gu moves Yuki's hair away from her neck and takes off of her mask, I instantly grab his hand.
"What are you doing Gu!"
he takes his hand back.
"Ok Mr. Jealousy, do you want me to help her or not?!"
I sigh and take a step back, the Dr finally brings many blood bags in and gets them ready.
" Kirito you should sit down next to her just in case she wakes up."
I nod at Mr. Gu's suggestion and sit on the bed next to her.
"Ok, ready dr?"
The dr nods. He slowly reaches Yuki's neck and then punctures her neck and begins drinking her blood.
(Yuki pov)
I feel a sharp pain in my neck but when I go to place my hand onto it all I could feel was someone there. The pain began to intensify as if someone was sucking the life out of me.
"ugh..."
I dig my nails into the person's shoulder and my back arches up as he places his hand underneath it to try to keep me still.
(No...it hurts...K...)
"Kirito..."
(Kirito pov)
Mr. Gu lets Yuki dig her nails into his shoulders as he continues to drink it all away, he slips his hand underneath her to keep her still, and she lets out a small cry then my name slips out of her mouth as she drifts off from blood loss, Mr. Gu stops immediately and looks at us.
"What are you doing pump more blood into her faster! hurry! she's supposed to fight back which means it's working!!"
The dr and I scramble to put more blood into her as he sucks out the rest of the old blood and Mr. Gu begins to bite harder to get her to wake up which is successful. She starts to wiggle around more and Mr. Gu is savagely beat by Yuki as she tries to escape and I try to hold her hand. Finally, when it is all done he falls to the floor out of breath and leans his back up against the wall.
" There it's done."
Yuki who's in a daze slowly sits up but the Dr quickly makes her lay back down.
"Do not move dear you need to lay down and rest for a bit."
she groans as he bandages her neck. Mr. Gu stands back up after catching his breath and looks back down towards Yuki.
"There's something I noticed when I started to drink her blood, Her neck seemed to be tensed, and then that's when I realized it was bruised, her neck tasted like makeup, so my question is who chocked her?"
The dr looks at me and I look at him then they both look at me.
"Her brother..."
I finally said and Mr. Gu looked shocked about that then looked back down towards Yuki who is trying to wake up but can't quite understand what's going on at the moment.
"Her brother is someone at this school right? well, when I find out who it is I'll kill him personally for laying his hands on a lady."
with that said he walks out without another word. and I sit down next to Yuki who looks like she has some color back to her.
(She's starting to look better hopefully this worked.)