Morning minna-san! ~yawns~ okay, it's not THAT early, but I really wanted to read fics and while I was on, why not upload, ne? This chapter isn't very exciting, but it's important. So pay attention!





Disclaimer: Me no own Tamers.



Ruki's POV:

~Dream~

I gazed around me. There was a glistening lake and blooming Sakura trees. My hand rested on my leg, and I realized I was wearing a royal blue kinmono. My hair was back in a messy bun, which felt good on the warm summer day.

"Ruki-san."

I turned with a start. Lee had come up behind me. I blinked at him, unsure. Why was he calling me Ruki-san? Most of the time he could hardly bring himself to call me Makino. Lee took my hands still smiling that gentle smile. I was taken aback as he reached over and pulled the tie out of my hair. It now fell losely over my shoulders, going down near my waist. He ran his fingers through my hair, murmuring softly.

"Don't worry Ruki-san, it'll be okay. They can't hurt us when we're together. Just remember what Kaze said. Be strong. Never give in. We'll be fine."

I didn't understand what he was talking about. Who couldn't hurt us? What was going to be okay? I began to voice my questions, but Lee just put a finger to my lips.

"It'll be okay."

Then he turned and walked off. I wanted to cry out, demand he explain, but he was gone.

~End Dream~

I woke up swallowing a frustrated scream. Why did I keep having that dream? I glanced over to see Lee was still asleep. I hadn't told him, and I wasn't planning to. It was just a dumb dream, right?

Sighing, I lay back down and gazed up at the sky. The moon shone brighty along with many stars. I shivered and wrapped the blanket closer to me. Good thing Kaze had given us these. Despite the clear skies, it was freezing! I moved a little closer to Lee. Just a little. He gave off body heat. Soon I found that I was back asleep.





Jenrya POV:





~Dream~

Why was it so cold? Everything was covered in ice. The lake, the Sakura trees. . . Something caught my eye. Standing beside the lake was a girl in a blue kinmono. I walked closer only to see it was Ruki.

"Makino? Where are we?"

She turned and stared at me. Her violet eyes were unblinking and emotionless.

"Go away Lee. Find your own way home." Even her voice was like daggers of ice.

I felt something inside me flare up. Not an anger like usual, something that I couldn't put my finger on.

"Can't we be friends? Can't we work together to get home?"

She sneered. "Work with you? That's a good one."

"Ruki. . ."

There was a flicker in her eyes. Almost a sad look. It was gone just as soon as it had arrived.

"I don't need you anymore Lee. Go away."

I reached towards her.

"Ruki, please?"

She pushed me away. "Get lost! I never want to see you again!" Her voice was a hiss, her eyes narrowed.

I swallowed and stepped back.

"I'm sorry, Lee." I heard her whisper softly and then she had vanished.

~End Dream~

My eyes opened and I realized I was shaking. That dream, it had been so cold. What did it mean? Then something dawned on me.

'I don't need you anymore Lee.'

That's what Ruki had said. Anymore. I reached out my arm and touched her sleeping figure. As much as I hated to admit it, if something happened to her I'd feel horrible.

'You're crazy.' I thought to myself. 'This is Makino. She doesn't care about you.'

The truth hurts, but for some reason I felt as if I were lying.

'I don't need you anymore Lee.'

Gosh, this was so annoying! Why had she said anymore? Dose she or would she need me? I feel so helpless! We don't even know where we are or how to get home and now I had to worry about Ruki. Super.

I sighed. Deep down I knew I wanted to worry about her. I wanted her to need me. Then it hit me. Did I have a crush on Ruki Makino? No, that was so not possible.

My hand was still in her back. I pulled it away, only to see her shiver.

'Okay, she's cold. We don't have any more blankets, so what can I do?'

There was the obvious, move even closer to her, but that was out of the question. I settled on plan B. I took off my own blanket and lay it over her. A small smile formed on her lips and I could swear she mumbled a thanks. I shook my head and curled into a ball.

'Sleep well Ruki. Tomorrow's another long day.'



A/N: yah, see. I told you it wasn't very exciting. Anyways, thanks to all reviewers. I can't thanks you guys enough. And all your questons will be answered, soon. Thanks again!