For Real?

The doctor had the gun in his hand and was ready to take aim. Io, Seth, Dani, Gray, Sora, and even Kasumi all charged him and knocked the gun out of his hands. When it hit the ground it fired. Kara took off toward the doctor to see where she could be useful and left Kovu to stay out of harm's way. Lucy, Sky, and David also got in on what was going on, but I thought it'd be best if I watched after Kovu. After all, if I had a younger sibling I'd want someone to watch them while I fought. If only Alex had left someone with me to keep me company when he went to fight in that war. That got me to thinking... again trying to figure out what could be causing me to be stuck in animal form.

Perhaps the problem is that I never really had any closure with Alex. I remember the morning he left. I had to go to school, and he was acting like normal. [Flashback Begin] "Gotta run!" I smiled at him while he sipped his coffee on the couch. He smiled back at me and waved, "Be safe today Asuka, make good choices." "Oh I will, don't worry!" I was such a happy-go-lucky kid. Alex sort of frowned, "I mean it Asuka, I can't be there to come to your rescue all the time. You've got to make good choices for yourself." Sensing he was a little concerned for me I walked over to him and gave him a hug. "I'll be alright Alex, you worry too much." He sighed and smiled again, "I just want the best for you. I mean, I've had to be your mother almost your whole life!" He was trying to be funny then, so I couldn't help but laugh. "I know I know! I gotta go! See ya later!" I ran out the door, not knowing that would be the last time I saw him. When I came home that evening, I found a note on the table next to his coffee mug that read:

Asuka,

I couldn't bring myself to tell you this face to face, but I've been drafted. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Just always remember that I love you and to make good decisions. That way you'll still be around when I get back. My service shouldn't last too long, but if it does please be patient. You're all I've got sis, and I'll fight twice as hard so I can come back and see you soon.

With all my love,
Alex
[End Flashback]

Then I heard Kara cry out in pain. "KARA!" Kovu screeched. She hit the ground limply her shoulder bleeding a lot. "No," I whispered and scampered off to see after her.

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