Finally being cured? Starfire and Kai's second chance!

''As Starfire's body laid on a bed next's to Kai's in The Soul Sword infirmary. She was in a coma like state. She felt nothing no pain not even someone holding her hand. As inside her mind as she drift in the blackness. ''

Starfire: Am I dead? Did I fight all that just to end up dead? What about Kai is he ok? Damn it this sucks.

''Nothing could be heard as Starfire tried to find some answer. Outside her body her sword sighed. Since he couldn't answer any questions he felt useless for the first time in a long time. Kai was sat by the bedside once again, depsite his injuries he had spent most of his time pacing back and forth across infirmary's floor. However soon enough Rosita had told to sit down before she beat him up and threw him back in bed.''

Kai:  Doc' can't you tell me anything?

Rosita gave him a look that seemed like it could have cut through steel at 20 paces.

Rosita: I've never seen physiology like hers before. She could be healing quickly or getting weaker, I have no way to tell. We just have to wait till she wakes up and hope she's alright.

''Meanwhile as Starfire drifted in her mind. She wonder how Kai the first one to really see pass her cold defenses was doing. Even though she barely knew him. Starfire wanted to get to know him more. Even though a smile didn't appear on her lips. She was smiling in her mind as she floated there. Luther walked into the infirmary and saw that Kai was sitting by the girl's bed side.''

Luther: Glad to see you're awake. Who's your friend?

Kai: Her name is Starfire, we had lunch togther on the island and well, one thing led to another.

Luther went wide eyed with surprise.

Luther: You got yourself a girl? Damn I wasn't there to see it too.

''Kai didn't bat an eyelid at his best friend's teasing. His eyes remained focused on Starfire.''

Kai: We made it through all that happened on the island and I don't even know if she's going to be alright.

''He put his face in his hands and sighed in exasperation. As Luther came to stand next to him.''

Luther: Want me to do a truth reading?

''Starfire was still inside her mind. However the smile disappeared as a few figures started to appear a few feet in front of her. Starfire looked over at the figures. After a few minutes Starfire could make out one of the figures standing over the other. As she looked at the second she started to mentally shake as she realized it was her laying in a pool of blood. The figure standing over looked over at Starfire and smirked. Starfire was scared out of her mind as she blotted up out of the coma like state wide eyes and screaming. ''

Starfire: G-GET AWAY!!

All three Seraph's moved back into defensive stances, but Kai was the first to lower his guard and move forwards to Starfire's side.

Kai: Star, its alright. You're safe, do you remember me?

''Starfire jumpped off the bed and got into a fight stance. She was shaking but didn't let her guard down. After blink a few times and seeing Kai she remembered what happened. She put her fist down but kept her guard up.''

Starfire: Kai w-what the hell is going on?

Kai: You're on my ship, in the infirmary. This my First Mate Luther Foxe and my Doctor Rosita Ilses. Don't worry they're friends.

''Kai reached out and took Starfire's hand. A blush came onto Starfire's face as Kai held her hand. She swallowed as she got her nerves under control. She took her hand and rubbed it with her other hand as she looked around. Right at the moment she didn't care how much pain she was in she just wanted to get out of their infirmary. Starfire put on her cold mask. ''

Starfire: Well i thanks for helping i guess.Though no way in hell im staying in here. Though i can understand if you want to I guess i should go before who knows what happens.

''Starfire then seen her sword and stuff and went to pick them up. Though she still felt like she been through hell and back a few times she masked the pain with a growl. Kai pulled her back to the bed making her stay sat down on the bed.''

Kai: Don't runaway just yet, let Rosita take a look at you, please.

''His eyes met with hers and he did everything he could to show his sincerity in his eyes. Starfire tried to look away from looking in his eyes but she couldn't. She bit her lip and mentally sighed. Knowing the sooner she got looked at the sooner she had the chance of leaving.''

Starfire: Fine your doc can take a look. Even though there's no need I'm fine.

Rosita moved towards Starfire carefully, as if she could sense her patient was on the verse on bolting.

Rosita: I won't do anything nasty, I promise.

''She looked at Starfire's arms and saw the myriad of tiny cuts and bruises that marked her skin, but none of them looked like they were becoming infected. She checked her left arm ad could feel the tiny flinches in her patients muscles that told her that the bones beneath them were fractured, but not so much that there was anything she could do to help them. Finally she moved on to the worst wound she knew of. The slash across her stomach, Kai has done a good job with the Stitch Ivy, when he'd first applied it so the wound was mostly closed now. Yet it still gave Rosita cause for concern.''

Rosita: As far as treatments go, I can't give you any more treatments than I already have; however I want you to take it easy. It won't take much to open up that stomach wound, so be careful.

''Starfire just rolled her eyes. She knew she was fine and all she really needed was a nice shower and food. Though she wasn't about to tell them that. Well not the food anyways. She didn't know why but she could eat a full sea king and still want something to eat sometimes. She smirked and waved her good hand. ''

Starfire: Told ya i was fine besides theres no need to worry about me. Ya got your captain to worry bout. Just need a nice shower later and maybe a good meal later and i'll be fine. And shut up you idiot of a sword.

''Her sword was laughing his blade off when Starfire said what she wasn't going to say. She then sighed and started to think of ways to pay her sword for mocking her. That shut him up.''

Kai: How about we get some food? I don't think my crew will ever forgive me if I don't introduce you and we have a great chef.

''Starfire wanted to say no it was fine. However her stomach had other plans when it decide to growl loudly. She turned away to hide a blush and growled at herself.''

Starfire: Stupid stomach no one needs your input. Fine I guess i'll stick around for a bit longer seeing as my stomach put it's input in already.

Luther: I'll go tell Lucy we've got one extra for lunch.

Kai: Ask her to set up for a feast on the deck.

''Luther nodded and walked out of the infirmary with Rosita walking out her nose buried in her medical records, writing down her notes about her new patient. Whilst Kai sat down on the bed next to Star.''

Kai: If you give them a chance you might like them you know. You didn't like me at first either, right?

''Starfire sighed as she rubbed her face. A blush then came to her face as she remembered the feel of Kai's lips on hers. Just thinking of being so close to Kai made her heart pound. She was confused and somewhat happy at the same time that She put her hand back down and looked over at Kai.''

Starfire: I W-well fine i guess I'll give them a chance. W-what i mean is no one should think of trying anything.

''Starfire mentally slapped herself. Her sword sighed again knowing the question was coming.''

Starfire thinking: What the hell is wrong with me?

Sword: Like i said before you will have to learn that for yourself.

''Starfire once again growled. Her sword was no help what so ever. She then looked at Kai again.''

Starfire: I guess ready when you are?

''Kai took Starfire's hand and kissed it gently, then gave her a little smile. He could feel his heart racing as he held her hand in his own. Yet he managed to keep his hands from shaking.''

Kai: It'll be fun, I promise.

''Starfire's heart beat faster as new feelings came along. Kai hold her hand his smell. It was claming yet at the same time confusing as hell. Starfire swallowed before giving a shaky smile.''

Starfire: I w-well lets go. Shouldn't k-keep them waiting ya know s-since your the c-captain in all.

''Starfire couldn't understand why she was still stuttering. Or why she was so nervous. However she tried to push those thoughts out of her mind. She didn't want to worry about it while being near Kai. She felt like she didn't have to worry about the world while near Kai. She just hoped that the feeling could stay for a little longer. Kai lead her out of the infirmary up onto the deck of The Soul Sword.''

Kai: This is my ship, she isn't big on fire power but she can out manouvre almost anything with my crew in control.

''He lead her to the stern of the ship, still holding her hand all the way. Trying desparately think of something impressive to say but coming up blank. It was as if her mere presence was cloouding up his mind, distracting him to the point he could barely think straight. Yet as frustrating as it was, he didn't want to loose the feeling. It made him feel truely alive. Starfire was trying to keep herself from laughing. However a few chuckles escaped her lips. With Kai's mind not being able to think straight it was amusing her. She smiled as she looked around the ship.''

Starfire: This is a first for me.

Kai:  What is?

''He sat down on the taffrail and looked into her eyes as he asked. Starfire grinned and closed her eyes before opening and looking back at Kai's.''

Starfire: This is the first time someone's minds being blank while I'm around. Though i do try and keep from reading others thoughts. However sometimes it's impossible to do so.

Kai: Reading thoughts? So you're a psychic?

''He stopped for a moment his head finally beginning to work properly once more and his mind began thinking of the kiss they had shared the night before. He felt his body yearning to kiss her once more, but he restrained himself.''

Kai: So now that sickness is gone, are you sure you still wanna be seen with me?

Starfire grinned and shook her head.

Starfire: One I'm not Psychic it's just part of being a labrat for the idiot WG. Two if me still being here doesn't answer your question i don't know what will and three.

Starfire then leaned in and kissed Kai on the lips.

Starfire thinking to Kai: As long as this weird feelings here. And as long as you want me. I say we're good. Besides I kinda might want to learn more bout the man who passed all my defences.

Kai leaned into the kiss, reveling in the moment and pulled Starfire closer to him.

Kai *thinking*: I guess I can help with that.

''As the two kissed there was sudden raucus cheering from below them, as the rest of The Seraphs were all looking up from the stairs and smiling. Kai gently leaned back from the kiss and gave his crew a look that spoke volumes, making them laugh and beat a hasty retreat to the main deck.''

Kai: I think this means, my crew want to meet you.

''He had his cheeky smile back on his face and his confidence was right back at full strength. He slipped his arm around Starfire's waist and gestured towards the stairs.''

Kai: Shall we go meet our audience?

''Starfire red as a tomato looked at the floor embarrassed. Though she really enjoyed the kiss. She sighed and had a grin appear. ''

Starfire: Sure better not keep them waiting. Though i can't promise anything but i will try to keep from doing anything to make them hate me.

''Kai led Starfire down the stairs and saw that his crew had set up a table and chairs on the deck, below the main mast. He managed to hide the contented smile on his face as he came into view of the crew.''

Kai: Feeling proud of yourselves are you?

The Seraphs burst out laughing again and Imogen ran forwards and her hand out to Starfire.

Imogen: Hi I'm Imogen, but everyone calls me Imi.

''She gave Starfire a nervous smile. Starfire looked between Kai, Imogen and Imogen hand and gave a "WTH do i do look" Her sword sweat dropped.''

Sword: Just say your name girl.

Starfire: Well the names Star of Starfire. Or Demon girl Starfire not that i care what those morons call me.

''Imogen's smile faltered slight and she began looking unsure what to do for a moment until Kai stepped in and saved her from her quandry. ''

Kai: How about we just call her Star?

Imogen's smile became genuine again and she held out a plate of sushi to Starfire.

Imogen: Do you want some Miss Star? It's really good.

Lucy stepped over and gently took Imogen's arm.

Lucy: I know you're excited Imi, but what say we let her sit down first?

Imogen: Oh.....alright

''Kai held out his hand to Star in a silent offer to lead her to her seat. Starfire blushes and takes Kai's offered hand.''

Starfire thinking to Kai: Sorry just not use to having someone run up to me that doesn't want to off me.

Kai *thinking*: Don't worry, none of them will attack you. I promise, so try and relax.

''The two sit down at the table whilst Eldora walks out of the kichen carrying a plate full of steaks. he put them down on the table infront of Starfire's seat.''

Eldora: Hi I'm Eldora. So you're the one who caught Kai's attention?

Eldora smile and sat down next to her, looking obviously excited.

Eldora: So how did you do it? I've seen him, sit there completely oblivious of a girl that's interested in him before. Yet you got him in one night, that's pretty impressive.

Zarah laughed at sat across the table from Starfire.

Zarah: You're telling me, the baby face is completely blind to the advances of most women.

''Starfire had taken a look at the plate of steaks and started to eat without thinking. She only heard some of what they as when she finally noticed what she was doing it was to late. The plate was soon empty as she gain a bit of color back in her face. She also blushed for eating so soon. Starfire then looked at Zarah and Eldora.''

Starfire: Sorry to say this I didn't do anything. I was just myself and it seems he liked that about me. Guess being a heartless b*tch helps sometimes.

Whilst Eldora looked contemplative, Zarah was laughing away at Starfire's comment.

Zarah: I like her, she just says what she thinks.

Luther sat down next to Zarah and started pouring out drinks for everyone.

Luther: Found a kindred spirit have you?

Zarah: You looking for a fight sukebe?

Luther: Looking for a fight and you haven't even started drinking yet.

Zarah: Just because there's a woman out there you can't seduce is no reason to get cranky.

''Kai was having trouble suppressing his laughter as the two bickered like an old married couple. Edward sat down on the other side of Kai.''

Edward: I've checked my books and it looks like we have a three day wait before the log pose sets.

Kai: Understood. That means we get a little break.

''Kai grabbed some meat for himself and began eating.Starfire decide to follow Kai and grabbed something else to eat as well. Even though she ate the full plate of steaks she was still hungry. As she ate she made it so the only thoughts she heard was Kai's. She didn't want to hear his crew thoughts saying if they liked her or not. After a few minutes of none stop eating Starfire started to gain more color back into her body. The energy from the food was doing it's job as she could feel some of the pain ease up. She then took a drink to wash down the food and gave a small smile. ''

Starfire: I m-must say you have a great cook Kai.

Kai: That'd be our resident masterchef, Lucy.

Lucy blushed at the compliments and kept serving the food out to everyone.

Imogen: So does this mean they're getting married now?

''Kai choked on his drink and fell off his chair, as there was a sudden deathly silence. Then Luther broke the silence by bursting out laughing, his laughter was infectious to the rest of the Seraphs and soon they were all laughing, except for Kai who was still in shock on the floor and Imogen who just looked confused.Starfire took a drink not understanding what Imogen said. Once it clicked she spit the drink out and jumped up out of her chair so fast her chair fell back to the floor. Starfie coughed and looked wide eyed.''

Starfire: Wait WHAT?

Kai: We're not getting married Imogen, that's something people who have been together a long time do.

Imogen: So you're not getting married yet?

''The rest of the Seraphs were too busy laughing to come to their captain's aid. Luther was laughing so hard that he looked like he was having difficulty breathing.''

Kai: You don't decide stuff like that, right away Imi.

At this point Rosita managed to regain enough composure to be able to take Imogen by the arm and lead her up the table, where she could explain things.Meanwhile Kai turned to Starfire, still blushing profusely.

Kai: Sorry about that, I think this kind of thing is all new to her.

''Starfire could only blink a few times before getting herself under control. Though she was still confused she tried her best to hide it from her face. Her sword however was having the time of his life laughing at Starfire's confusion. Starfire was ignoring him while tilting her head, as all the love stuff was new to Starfire as well.''

Starfire: So we're not married then right?

''Kai couldn't help but smirk this time. He was suddenly back to his usual self ready to tease her, whilst still trying to make her smile. His cheeky grin firmly in place him took Starfire's hand.''

Kai: Well last time I checked I hadn't proposed and I hadn't walked you down the aisle in a white dress. So I don't think so. Unless you did all that when I was alseep?

''Kai stuck out his tongue at Starfire to emphasise his sarcasm. Starfire blinked taking in what Kai said before smirking. On the inside she was thinking of ways to get her sword back. It shut him up in seconds.''

Starfire: The last white dress i was in got burnt to a crisp. So no i have not went down a aisle in a white dress. So I guess not though this love stuff is confusing as hell.

Kai: Then we're definitely not married then and you fools can stop laughing now.

''The Seraphs all pretended to be cowed by his outburst, but still had huge grins on their faces. It was the first time any of them had ever seen Kai blush and the first time for most of them to se him lose is normal cool quite so quickly. Kai's cheeks were still bright red, so he walked away from the table to the side of the ship. He stood looking out over the island in obvious contemplation.''

Kai: What do we need in terms of supplies?

Lucy: All we really need is fresh water, we're okay for everything else. Though we could use some more fruits if we can get them.

''Kai continued to look contemplative for a moment, before turning to Starfire. ''

Kai: What do you say to coming for a flight with me? We'll take a look and see if we can find a place to get some fruit.

''Starfire looked away to hide a blush. Going on a flight with just Kai made her heart beat faster. She somewhat picked at her shirt not knowing what else to do. A small smile appeared on her lips as she somewhat looked up at Kai.''

Starfire: A-a flight w-with just you sounds nice. I don't care what we do if it's just me and you.

''Starfire then covered her mouth shocked at what came out. There was another outburst of wolf whistling and whooping from the crew when they heard what Starfire said. Kai just rolled his eyes and walked into his cabin and reappeared with a small satchel over his shoulder.''

Kai: I'm taking a full size Den Den Mushi with us. Call me if something happens.

Kai spread his wings and held out his hand to Starfire.

Kai: Let's get out of here and leave these baka's to themselves.

Starfire smiled and took Kai's hand as her purplish black wings appeared and spreaded out.

Starfire: That sounds like a great idea to me. It was kinda nice meeting everyone.

''Without waiting for his crew's response, his excitement getting the better of him as he practically pulled Starfire into the air behind him. His heart was racing to the point he was almost feeling giddy. In that moment he felt as if he was enjoying his two favourite things in the world, the wind beneath his wings and the warmth Starfire against his skin. Starfire didn't even have a chance to think. One minute she was on the ship the next she was in Kai's arms. More new feelings were making themselves known. Starfire face turned different shades of red until she couldn't take it and decide to question Kai. ''

Starfire thinking to Kai: Kai what's going on? My hearts pounding faster. Feelings i never felt before are popping up. Is this from the sickness?

Kai: It's not from the sickness, just relax and enjoy it.

Kai flew up high until they were above the light smattering of clouds, that were drifting across the midday sky.

Kai: So where do you feel like flying to today?

''Starfire decide to do what Kai said and relax. Just enough to get her heartrate under control. After she did Starfire felt like she normally did when she was in the sky. She grinned as the wind through her pony tail and wings.''

Starfire: Anywhere is fine with me. I have no missions for awhile still so anywhere with you is fine.

''Starfire then blushed again however since the feelings wasn't from being sick Starfire decide to trust Kai. Kai looked out across the horizon and saw a pillar of black smoke rising high into the sky. He tried to make out more, but the distance was simply too vast for him to be able to see anything.''

Kai: I don't particularly want to risk the fruit here again, not after yesterday. What do you say we check out over there?

''Kai pointed at the black smoke as he spoke and wrapped his arm around Starfire's waist. His cheeky grin reappearing as he spoke.''

Kai: You never know we could find something fun.

''Starfire looked at where the black smoke was rising in the sky then back at Kai. ''

Starfire: I agree with ya about the islands fruit. I don't feel like having a repeat anytime soon. Sure lets head there who knows there might be some idiots that i can beat up.

''Starfire grinned as her sword sighed as once again Starfire was thinking of beating someone up. Kai took the lead accelerating acorss the midday sky enjoying the breeze as he flew. He was back in his element and loving every moment. He suddenly performed a barrel roll, sweeping under Starfire and kissing her cheek before righting himself on her other side.''

Kai: You'll have to keep up if you want to get me back.

''He gave Starfire a little wink and then shot off across the sky, powering his wings back to gain more speed. Starfire blinked as another blush appeared on her face. She then half growled half laughed. She felt freer then ever just having fun in the sky.''

Starfire: Oh you are so on.

''Starfire then streched her wings again before flying after Kai. A huge smile was spread across her face so much that any more it might split her face. She was having the time of her life not even thinking of any fights or any marines. Kai could sense the air flow behind him being disrupted as Starfire gained on him and could feel his smile growing. He spotted a cloud coming up ahead and dived into it.''

Kai *thinking*: Let's see if you can find me.

Kai began to manipulate the air around him drawing in the clouds, making them swirl around him. Starfire kept flying until she was closer to the cloud. She raised her eye brow before smirking.

Starfire: I wonder where Kai could be though that's a messed up cloud i ever seen.

''Starfire then brought her sword out and started to spin in around. Sending gusts of wind at the could without sending any slashes was a little tougher. However Starfire didn't want to hurt her new found friend. Kai felt his air waves coming and decided to play around some more, calling upon more of his sylph abilities and turning invisible. He slipped gently out of the cloud trying not to distort its shape, before flying back next to Starfire. Starfire smirked as she no longer felt Kai's presences in the make shift clould. However she did feel hin next to her. With a twrill of her sword she put it back in the it's shelter before turning to where she felt Kai's presences at ''

Starfire: Though you may be invisible i can still sense you next to me Kai. I got to say that's a cool trick though.

Kai: Damn I thought I had you with that one

''Kai reappearing behind Starfire flew forwards to take her hand. The two were still in the sky for a moment not a word being uttered between them, until Kai spoke.''

Kai: Lets get going I think there's an island over there.

Kai pointed to the smoke cloud billowing into the sky behind him.

Kai: If we hurry we could be there soon.

Starfire blushed a bit before blinking.

Starfire: Sure that sounds like a plan to me.

''Kai turned and flew off at top speed holding Star's hand as she flew with him. The pair dived down below the clouds looking for a better view. As the smoke cloud on the horizon grew larger and larger, the two dipped lower and closer to the water's surface. As they closed in on the island they could see that a strong wind was blowing across the island, catching the column of smoke, dispersing into a cloud bank in the distance and being carried away.''

Kai: Let's land on the beach, we can decide where to go from there.

Starfire smiles and looks at Kai.

Starfire: That sounds great.

''The pair then lands on the beach. Starfire makes her wings disappear as she moves her hair over her ear. After she does she looks over at Kai.''

Starfire: This is the most fun I've had on a Mission.

Kai: We'll have to go on missions together more often then.

Starfire: Maybe I can ask Dragon-san sometimes.

Kai: I won't be leaving my crew to fight their war, but I'll fight with you anytime.

''Starfire blushed as they made their way to the town. At first the islanders took a look at the pair and kept going about their business. However as Starfire and Kai walked a man looked at them. Then looked away before he did a double take and really looked at them. Once he did he paled, then dropped the basket he was holding and pointed at Starfire and Kai.''

Man: I-it's I-it's DEMON GIRL STARFIRE AND CAPTAIN OF THE SERAPH PIRATES KAI DE AVALON!!!

''Once the man said that the islands flew into a panic. The parents grabbed their children and rushed them into their torn down houses. After a few minutes Kai and Starfire was the only to beings on the street.''

Starfire: Well that's not a shocker.

Kai: I guess I should be starting to expect this by now, but its not like I've attacked any towns or anything like that.

''He looked around the deserted street trying to find someone who was willing to talk to them, but saw no one had remained outside. Half expecting something to be thrown at them Kai took Starfire's hand and gently but quickly led to a side street off to their left. He could see that still no one was looking out, so stopped in the entryway.''

Kai: I get the feeling we won't be able to buy any fruit here. I reckon we try the hills before things turn nasty. I'd rather not fight these people just because they're afraid.

''Starfire sighed and rubbed her face, Though it wasn't the first time this had happen she tended to be able to hide better. However it was to late as a sigh escaped her lips.''

Starfire: Your right it will do no good to fight them seeing as it looks like they was under attack by someone. We better just head to the hills so no one thinks we're going to attack. It might cause more trouble for us if the idiots caught wind of this. Ha ha idiots wind wow what the hell is wrong with me.

''Starfire once again mentally slapped herself. Kai spread his wings first and took off hovering just above the rooftop of the nearest building. He looked around as he waited for Starfire to join him.''

Kai: You're right the hills are our best option. Though we should probably avoid the smoking one.

''Stafire shook herself out of her funk and grew her wings out before jumping in the air and flying over to Kai. She gave a small smile as she looked at Kai. ''

Starfire: True the smoke might harm us a little more after what happened on the last island.

Kai: Agreed and being sick is not high up on my list of priorities. Even if the last time brought us together.

''He turned in the sky and flew off towards a small copse with several tall trees at its core. He figured they would make a good vantage point from which to survey the area, without exposing themselves by flying about in the sky. He quickly came into land on the uppermost branches of the tallest tree. Starfire blushed by what Kai said as she followed after Kai. Though she wasn't as worried of being spotted she still was on a mission to relax. So since she was with Kai she was going to relax. Starfire didn't know if she should land on the branches next to Kai so she somewhat Hovered by him.''

Starfire: Not sure if it could hold both our weights sorry.

Kai: Even if they recognised us as people with high bounties, that panicking of theirs seemed a bit extreme. Its as if they were already scared about something when they saw us.

Kai looked around the island for signs of disturbances, but could see nothing that seemed to show where something dangerous may be happening.

Kai: I think we should keep taking a look around here, something just doesn't seem right. Can you see anything strange?

''Starfire somewhat glared at Kai before nodding and landing on a different tree. It was a little lower then the one Kai was on and as Starfire looked around her eyes changed a few times to match the green of the leaves. At first Starfire sees little. However after looking for a few minutes she starts to make out a small base on the other side of the trees 15 miles away. After blinking and getting her eyes somewhat back to normal Starfire made her way back to Kai.''

Starfire: There's a base 15.5 miles away from us. Though from here i can't tell the type of base. So your right something strange is going on here. Seems like you was right they was fearing more then just us. I really hate to say this but we better check it out.

''Kai looked concerned for a moment as he looked in the direction Star was pointing. His instincts were telling him that something about this whole situation was very wrong. An islanders from a place with a marine base should not be so easily scared by the appearance of pirates. Normally they were more confident with the law keepers of the seas so close by.''

Kai: You're right, something is wrong here. A marine base that close they should have been threatening to call them in, not running on sight. Let's check this out, but we'd better be careful. If we stir them up we won't find out much.

Kai spread his wings again and brought himself up till he was flying next to Starfire, their wings almost touching.

Kai: You know where we're going better than I do. I'll follow you.

''Starfire only nodded as she took off to where the base was at. As she did she tuned everything else out. As she did she started to hear things. At first she couldn't make out what it was but after a few seconds Starfire was more then a little green. Trying to keep herself in check was hard. Though also trying to keep from letting Kai know what was going on was also going to be hard. As she swallowed what was in her mouth she got her breathing under crotrol. The screams from the base seemed to get to Starfire as she's screamed like that herself. Though she did not know the reason why those people was screaming inside the base. She did have a pretty good idea what was going on. Keeping her eyes looking anywhere but at Kai she knew she had to say something.''

Starfire: Kai if you want you can umm go back. I mean well I'm use to stuff like this. So well what i mean. There's things going on in their. What it is I'm not sure. However i got a pretty good idea that whatever it is it's not going to be pretty. So if.

''Starfire stopped there as tears started to fall from her eyes. Though she wiped them away the screams seemed to bring back those memories of the days she spent in hell. Kai didn't have to be a mind reader to be able to sense that whatever Starfire knew about what was going on at the base, was sickening her. He flew closer to her and took her hand in his. ''

Kai: I already said I would fight with you didn't I? Granted it's a little sooner then I was expecting, but my decision hasn't changed. I'm not that fickle.

''He dived down a little so that the two of them were just a few feet above the tallest tree, to avoid detection. He could have used his sylph abilities to disappear, but he doubted Starfire would like holding hands with an invisible man.''

Kai: Are you going to fill me in on what you know about his place or do I need to guess?

''Starfire took Kai's other hand and breathed in his scent. Knowing it was either that or doing something stupid. After a few minutes the images left as Starfire calmed down. Once she did she gave Kai a thankful smile. After doing that she sighed knowing it was time to share what she heard.''

Starfire: There are screams coming from the base, However I don't know what are causing them. I have to guess there's about 5 to 7 different people. However there could be more, I'm just guessing is all. I'm sorry I can't figure out anything else from here.

''Starfire looked away feeling useless for not being able to find out more. Though if it was just her she would've already been down there attacking. ''

Kai: I'm going to get us a better idea of what we're up against.

Kai flew slightly away from Starfire and began drawing in the air around him until he was surrounded by a mass of swriling air currents, making him look as if he was encased in a ball of air.

Kai: Kaze Chizu!

''A solid wave of air suddenly burst out in all directions, passing gently around Starfire and everything elsse as they came in close to the fence of the base. Kai could feel the disturbances as the air wave passed around things and closed his eyes, to let his air senses take over. He could feel the air move around buildings and parts of it disappear throught gasp in the side of the buildings indicating windows and doors. He felt the breeze pass around 10 marines standing guard outside and confirmed them as people when they breathed in. He landed outside the fence and waved for Starfire to join him.''

Kai: There are 8 buildings and twenty guards outside. Two each in eight towers, the other four of them are standing outside one doorway on the far side of the base. I suggest we make for that doorway, what do you think?

''Starfire made her way over and landed. She was impressed on how Kai got more info. With a small flick she pulled out a dark blue cape and put it on. Once it covered her face she grinned. This was what she lived for.''

Starfire: I think it would be best if we do it your way. However I think you should make yourself invisible. We might have a better chance that way. I'll attack the four before they know what hit them. It would be best if you're not seen much. Not that I don't want to be seen with you, I just want them to think it's only me attacking. That way nothing else happens.

Kai shrugged as if he was not concerned, by Starfire's implied warning about other things happening.

Kai: If I was concerned about something like that them knowing I was here, why would I agree to fight with you? I suppose you're right though, surprise is more useful right now than flashy tactics. Plus I can still attack when I'm not visible, so its not like I'm going to be useless in there.

Kai stayed in full sylph form and felt his body tingle as he shifted out of visibilty, taking the moment to draw his two of his kinives from their holsters.

Kai: Ready when you are.

''Starfire would've nodded but knew her having her cape up Kai wouldn't see it. She then quietly made her way to where the four guards was at and attacked them. Not even giving one a chance to call for back up. After she was done she looked on and hoped it would be a easy win. However she didn't hold her breath towards it. She then made her way towards the base only keeping track of where Kai was at.''