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This is mostly on Jupiter and Ken. The two cutest couples in
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this series.
Jupiter Knight X
Lita was getting more and more nervous. She hated the confinement
of the plane. She had this urge to scream, but she didn't. The
two elderly people who sat on both sides of her kept pretty much to
themselves. She was sure that if she spoke to them, they wouldn't
understand her, since they were speaking in a forein language to her.
She was glad that she took French class last year. At least she'll be
able to read road signs and communicate. She checked her watch.
Three more hours to go, then she'll be able to see Ken.
Galdon was sleeping when he heard sharp knocking on the door. He
got up sleepily and opened the door. He looked at the angry face of
Calbrom, his brother.
"You fool." he said and pushed him out of the way. "Where is she?
Where are you hiding her?"
"She's not here." Galdon simply stated.
"Where is she?"
"You don't know?" Galdon asked in a mock innocent voice.
"You are a total disgrace! Do you know how long it took me to track
her down? All that work, wasted!" Calbrom shouted.
"Why not just give up on her?"
"You spend too much time with the humans. You are learning to forgive.
I will not! She is going to die. Then we can return to a better
future, with humans as our slaves!" Calbrom looked around, looking for
some clue that would tell him where the girl was.
"Get out of here." Galdon said in a steely tone.
"I will be back, with the corpse of the girl. The girl you love. Then,
you will feel the pain. I promise you." Calbrom dissapeared in a
cloud of smoke.
"Where ever you are, I hope you're okay, Lita." Galdon whispered.
Lita picked her duffle bag up and took a deep breath. She walked
off of the plane. She was so happy that she could have kissed the
ground. She made it. All alone on a plane! She went into one of the
airport shops and bought a map. She was glad she had brought her traveler's
checks. Outside, she sat down and studdied the map. If her translation
was correct, then that meant Ken was staying in a house a couple of
streets from the Eifle Tower, to the south. She looked up and saw the
Eifle Tower in the distance. She figured out which way was south, and
walked toward the tower.
"Wow!" Lita said outloud. She was standing below the Eifle Tower.
Judging by the sun, it was probably near noon. Tourists were everywhere,
taking pictures, buying souveneirs. Lita had no time for that. She
walked in the direction she hoped was south. Soon, she came to a
street sign that was on Ken's envelope. She looked down the
street at the row of apartments. She slowly walked, looking for the
right number. When she found it, she stood in the doorway, not sure
what to do.
What would he do if I just show up like this? Lita thought. She
got up the courage to ring the bell. There was no answer. She
rung it again. No one. Am I on the wrong doorstep? Lita thought.
She was about to ring it again when she heard someone shouting
from inside.
The voice shouted something, and from what Lita could understand,
it meant they were coming. She heard the sound of some locks
being unlocked, and the door swung open. In the doorway stood a
woman maybe in her fifties. She looked like a nice person, there
were wrinkles near her eyes, which showed when she smile. The woman
stood there smiling at her.
"Oui?" the woman asked. (yes?)
Lita wasn't that well with French, so she hoped the lady spoke a
little English. "Bon-jour. Do you speak English?" Lita asked
in a tone full of clarity. She said that very slowly.
"Yes I do." the woman said in almost perfect English.
"I'm probably in the wrong place, but I was wondering if there
is a guy named Ken staying here?" Lita asked.
"Why yes, there is. He is with my boy Marcus in school. Why do
you ask?" the woman asked surprised.
"I'm a friend of Ken's and it's very important that I see him."
Lita said.
The woman stepped out of the doorway and indicated that Lita
should come in. "I'm Juliana Rojou. You are?"
"Lita Kino." Lita said politely. "Nice to meet you."
"Make yourself at home. I was just about to pop my pie in the
oven." Juliana walked to what seemed like the kitchen.
"Are you just a friend, or a girlfriend?" Juliana asked.
Lita was surprised to be asked that. She hesitated, thinking
of what to say.
"I'm being nosy. I am sorry. Forgive me." Juliana apologized.
"It's okay. Yes, I'm his girlfriend." Lita said.
"Come into the kitchen and have some lunch. I am sure the boys
will be back in a couple of hours."
Lita walked into the kitchen and sat down at the table where
Juliana sat. "Mrs. Rojou, is Ken alright?"
"Please, call me Juliana. I do not want to feel any older
than I am." she said. "Ken is fine. He's doing good in school,
adapting to the language fairly well."
"Good." Lita tried to stiffle a yawn, but it came out. "Sorry."
she said.
Juliana gestured to a doorway. "Why don't you take a nap. The
boys won't be back until four."
"I shouldn't"
"Please." Juliana was being too kind.
"Thank you." Lita took her bag and walked into the bedroom.
There was a bunkbed pulled back to the wall and clothes everywhere.
This must be where they sleep, Lita thought. It was a messy room.
She chose the bottom bunk and flopped down on it.
Juliana appeared in the door way, "Would you like anything? Lunch
first?"
"No. I'm not hungry. Thank you, though." Lita answered.
Juliana closed the door, letting her sleep.
At ten minutes to four, Lita woke up. At first, she was startled
at the surroundings, then things became clearer. She remembered
where she was and what she was doing here. She got up, made the bed
and glanced at herself in the mirror. Her hair was disheveled. The
hair had comed out of a pony tail and was sticking up. She took out
a brush from her bag and let the hair down. She brushed it for
a while and looked at the clock. Four o clock. She came out of
the room and looked around. Everything in the house was still. She
could here people outside, probably kids walking home from school.
She walked into the kitchen and found Juliana washing dishes.
"Did you have a nice nap?" Juliana asked, without looking up.
"Yes. Would you like me to help with anything?" Lita asked.
"No, I'm almost done. There is some hot coffee on the table, help
yourself."
Lita sat down, facing a window that showed the scenery in back of
the apartment. She poured some coffee into a small cup and stared at
it. She prefered tea, but this was okay. The coffee was steaming
hot, so she set it down to cool.
"They should be coming in any minute now." Juliana said.
There was a doorbell chiming that almost made Lita jump off her
seat. She suddenly needed the coffee to calm her nerves. She reached
for it and took long sips, enjoying the bittersweet taste.
"Ma! Open the door. I forgot my keys!" a voice Lita didn't
recognize called.
"That's my boy, Marcus." Juliana explained as she walked out
of the kitchen to open the door.
Lita took another long sip from the coffee cup.
Ken waited for Juliana to open the door. This was not the first time
Marcus forgot his keys. Good thing she was always home, or they would
be locked out until nightfall. He heard the jingling of some locks and
a snap of the door knob.
"Don't need to yell, Marcus. I am not deaf yet!" Juliana said as
a greeting. She opened the door to let them in.
"Okay, Ma."
"How was your day, Ken?" Juliana asked.
"Fine thank you." Ken was alway polite.
Juliana looked in the kitchen. "There is a young lady in the kitchen
waiting for you, Ken." she said.
Marcus raised his eyebrows questioning, as he followed Ken in. He
almost fell over him, since Ken stopped in the doorway.
Ken stopped when he saw her. The first thing he recognized was her
chestnut brown hair. Although it was down, he knew who it was. He felt
Marcus run into him.
"Sorry." Marcus whispered. "Who is that? Don't just stand
there."
"Lita?" Ken said.
Slowly, Lita got up, put her cup down, and turned around. She
stared at him for what seemed like an eternity. He was feeling
uncomfortable under the intense gaze. It was as if she was analyzing
him. "Ken!"
She ran up and hugged him. He hugged her tightly, realizing
how much he missed this embrace. He wanted to hug her so tight, but
didn't want to hurt her.
"What are you doing here?" Ken asked soflty, so only she
could hear.
Lita's lips brushed his ears gently as she whispered, "Trouble."
That one word made him freeze. Was she in danger? Where were
the others? Are they alright? All these unspoken questions loomed
in his eyes. Marcus coughed. Ken turned around, looking at their
expectant eyes.
"This is Lita, my girlfriend." he introduced. "Lita, this
is Marcus. I guess you've already met Juliana."
"Nice to meet you Marcus." Lita extended her hand and he shook it.
"I'll go show Lita around. I'll be back around six." Ken ushered
Lita outside.
"Bye." Lita called over her shoulder to Marcus and his
mother. The waved back.
Lita walked beside Ken, none of them speaking. Then, they
spoke at the same time, "I missed you."
Lita drew closer to Ken, and he put an arm around him. Her
body felt cool against his. She shivered.
"Are you cold?" Ken asked.
"No." she lied.
Ken didn't believe her and took off his jacket for her. He slipped
it on her shoulders and held her tightly. They were in the middle of a
small park, deserted by everyone. Ken held her against him and felt her
heartbeat match his. Lita looked up at him with her bright emerald eyes
that also hid shadows of trouble. Ken placed his lips softly on hers,
waiting for her to respond. Lita returned the kiss and forgot all her
worries. He always did that. He made her think of nothing but him.
Lita drew apart, but still stayed in his arms.
"What?" Ken whispered, his breath brushing against her cheeks.
She was more than glamorous. She was heavenly, a goddess, the princess
of his life. Something was troubling her, he could tell. Her usually
clear eyes were now clouded with something mysterious.
Lita didn't say anything, just looked at him. His chestnut
brown eyes that matched her hair perfectly. She was trying to decide
how she was attracted to two men, two different men. Galdon had
pale blue eyes, like crystal. Galdon's eyes were puzzling, all
his feelings usual hidden in them. Sometimes, his blue eyes even
scared her. It was as if he could look into her soul, but she
still like him. Loved him? Ken's brown eyes were warm and
happy. She could look in and see what he was feeling, thinking. They
were suppose to stay together forever, destiny. Where did
Galdon fit in?
Ken led her to a bench and let her sit. He sat next to her,
close enough to hear her stiffle a sob.
"Lita? What's wrong? You can tell me." Ken pleaded.
Lita felt tired. She laid down and put her head on his
lap, so she could look into her eyes and he could see into hers.
"This is going to be a long story."
"I have the time." Ken said softly.
"Okay, here goes..." Lita told him the story, leaving
out the part about her feelings for Galdon.
Ken was holding Lita by the time she finished the story. She
was half sobbing, half crying at the same time.
"Lita, don't cry." Ken soothed. "You know I'll be here
for you. I won't let anything happen to you. Don't worry, I won't
let them get you."
"No. Just forget about me." Lita pleaded. She didn't want
him to risk her lofe for her. Especially since she still cared
for Galdon.
"You know I can't do that. I have to protect you." Ken said.
"No. You can't it's too dangerous. They're too powerful."
Lita got up, not wanting him to find out about her feelings for Galdon.
Ken got up behind her and slipped her arms around her. He
knew she was hiding something. He also knew that she would tell
him eventually. They never kept secrets from each other.
"Lita. You're not telling me something." He said softly
into her ear.
"I can't, not now. I'm not ready." Lita admitted.
Ken let go, and walked to a rose bush. He picked a rose,
and handed it to her. "You can tell me when you're ready. I'll be
there for you. I love you."
Lita gushed out more tears, trying to stop. Why did he have to
say that? Why was love so hard? Ken wondered why she was crying
so hard. Didn't she love him anymore? Why didn't she answer him
with "I love you too"?
"Come on, it's getting late. I'll bring you to a hotel." Ken
took her hand and started walking back to the apartment.
By the time they had reached the apartment, Lita had gotten
control and wasn't crying anymore. She still looked sad, but forced
herself to smile. The door opened, and she saw Marcus and Juliana
sitting and reading.
"Hi." Ken said, "I'm back."
"Hello." Lita said quietly.
"Juliana, do you know of any good hotels that Lita can stay in?"
Ken asked.
"Well," Juliana said thoughtfully, "how long is she staying?"
"I guess more than a week or two." Lita answered for herself.
"Then you should go to a boarding house."
"What's that?" Ken asked.
"It's a house with an extra room. Usually, people rent the extra
room. It's not as expensive as a hotel, and it's a lot homey." Juliana
explained. "There is one right down the street. Mrs. Borja lives there
she is renting it out. Why don't you take the young lady there?"
"Thank you. I will." Ken said, then turned to Lita, "Did you
bring your things?"
"I'll get them, they're in the bedroom." Lita went to fetch her
beg.
"Tell her to come for dinner after she settles in." Juliana whispered
to Ken, "She looks like a nice girl."
Lita came out with a big duffle bag, and a purse.
"Let me help you with that." Ken said, and took the bag.
Juliana wrote down the address and handed it to Ken, then she
said goodbye to Lita, and went into the kitchen.
"Bye." Lita said to Marcus.
"Good-bye."
Lita followed Ken to the boarding house. She trailed behind him
two steps and tried to sort out her feelings. Ken was trying to
figure out what was wrong with Lita. Why was she so sad all of
a sudden?
They reached the boarding house in less than ten minutes. Ken
knocked on the door and quickly, it swung open. An old woman stood
there smiling. They exchanged some words, in French so that Lita
could not understand.
When Lita saw Ken take out his wallet, she stopped him, "Wait.
I can pay for myself." She put a hand on his arm.
"No, I can." Ken said.
Lita sighed, it was always this way with Ken. It wasn't that he
was sexist, but he always insisted to pay for her. On dates, to
the movies, even on trips.
"How much?" she asked.
Ken finally gave in, "Ten dollars a week."
Lita took out her purse and handed the money to the old woman. She
had a peek into the wallet, and saw that she only had ten more dollars
left. Good thing I brought the credit card, Lita thought. Her credit
card would be exchanged for more money. Ever since her parent died,
her rich uncle from somewhere supported her. He sent her a credit card
and said to use it for anything she needed. Not once was a bill mailed
to her.
The old woman let them in, showing them to the second floor of
the house. There were two bathrooms, one for Lita, and the other for
the old woman. Lita still didn't know her name. The woman opened
a bedroom door and told her that this was where she would stay. The
room wasn't small, but wasn't huge either. It was almost the same
size as Lita's room back home.
Ken set the bag on the bed and turned to Lita. "Like it?"
"Love it."
The old woman left the two of them alone. She slowly shuffeled
back to the first floor.
"Would you like to come for dinner?" Ken asked.
"No, I couldn't"
"Please? Juliana told me to invite you."
"So you're not inviting me on your own? How rude." Lita joked.
They both laughed together. This was the Lita that Ken knew. The
Lita that was always happy and funny. He missed the old Lita.
"You know what I mean." Ken said.
"Yeah, but not today. I just want to get some sleep.
Don't worry. I can cook for myself remember?"
"Okay. See you, real soon." Ken was about to leave.
"Ken?" Lita sounded desperate.
"Yeah?"
"No, never mind." Lita was about to tell him the whole
thing, but decided not to.
TO BE CONTINUED?
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