Nuri Kaya and Rikka

  Rika brings a plate of hot dogs.

  Rikka: here you go. I hope you will stop sulking now.

  Nuri looks suspiciously, but relents and takes the plate.

  Nuri: I'll think about it... He starts eating a hot dog.

  Rikka: is he always like this?

  Kaya: pretty much.

  Rikka: how do you survive it...?

  Nuri: Looks like you owe me more hot dogs.

  Rikka: shut up and eat that.

  Kaya: He's not bad... he's actually one of my best friends.

  Nuri: one of? I AM THE best friend, the rest are just... friends.

  Kaya: that goes without saying.

  Nuri: then you could have said that...

  Rikka: has anyone ever told you how sensitive you are...

  Nuri: I'M NOT!

  He reacts as if it hit him.

  Rikka: you're just proving my point.

  He grimaced and continued eating.

  Kaya: tell me Rikka, why don't you try to run away?

  Rikka: I don't know, I just feel like I don't need to.

  Kaya: I hope you won't, believe me, none of us wants to harm you.

  Rikka: except for the ice guy,

  Kaya: Rin? Oh no... He just really likes giving lessons...

  Nuri: a lot!

  Kaya: but there is no bad intention...

  Nuri: I'm not sure about that yet...

  Kaya: you are his brother, of course you think so...

  She turned back to Rikka

  Kaya: but believe me, none of us, not even him, wishes you harm.

  Nuri: I wish...

  He says quietly in the background.

  Rikka: honestly, I didn't expect how you would let me go...

  Kaya: I know, you don't expect the people you're trying to steal from to welcome you with open arms...

  Rikka: Yes. I really don't understand why you let me go unpunished...

  Nuri: I don't understand either.

  Kaya hits him.

  Nuri: ouch...

  Kaya: You did what you thought you had to do, didn't you?

  Rikka looks at her and is silent.

  Kaya: believe me I understand you... I used to live here and I remember how hard it was to survive. Everyone fights, everyone survives, and everyone kills each other in the process, instead of helping each other. And I thought that there was nothing else but that. After I met them, my life changed... I learned how to survive but with them I learned how to live.

  Rikka is silent for a while

  Rikka: it's all wonderful and that, but unfortunately, I've never had someone who could teach me that.

  Kaya: you can have us.

  She smiled.

  Nuri: say what?!

  Rikka: this time I agree with fiery. What?

  Kaya: I mean you can stay with us.

  Nuri: have you lost your mind! She...

  Kaya covers his mouth

  Kaya: ignore him, his voice doesn't matter.

  Nuri tries to break free.

  Rikka: You want me to stay with you?

  Nuri bites Kaya's hand.

  Kaya: ouch!

  Nuri: she was just joking, she didn't mean it...

  Kaya looked at Nuri.

  Kaya: I'll just tell you this... the diary.

  Nuri thinks a little.

  Nuri: welcome aboard!

  Rikka: girl, you're crazy if you think I'm going to accept that...

  Nuri: Well, we tried... it's best to respect her wishes.

  Atlas appears: anyone up for a swim?

  Kaya: he is!

  She pushes Nuri.

  Nuri: you're lucky I really want to go...

  Atlas: what about you two?

  Kaya: you just go, we will join.

  The two of them leave.

  Kaya: and what do you say?

  Rikka: shouldn't you ask your cult for permission first? She said sarcastically.

  Kaya: we're not a cult... and no, I don't even have to ask them, I'm sure they'd agree right away,

  Rikka: yes, just like the Fiery here does.

  She sat down next to Kaya.

  Kaya: don't pay attention to him, he's like that with me too when he's angry with me. He won't even talk to me when he's mad at me...

  Rikka: you lucky one.

  Kaya: tell me... are you completely alone?

  Rikka said nothing.

  Kaya: I'll take that as a yes.

  Rikka: so what, I know how to take care of myself, I've been doing that all my life.

  Kaya: oh I believe you, and I don't doubt it, but what if you didn't have to be alone anymore?

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  Rikka looks at the floor.

  Rikka: then all my dreams would come true.

  She said a bit sarcastic but in the same time she was being honest.

  Kaya: then why don't you come with us? You probably already had a plan to steal our ship and run away anyway, so why don't you just run away with us?

  Rikka: how did you know I planned to steal the ship?

  Kaya: oh please, it's obvious. So, what do you say?

  She is thinking.

  Aboard.

  Ace and Rin rush into the Rho's room.

  Rin: what was that?

  Rho: I'm not sure...

  They look at the broken object on the floor.

  Ace: isn't that...

  Rho: yes.

  Rin: what does that mean now?

  Rho: it means someone is playing with us.

  They look at each other.

  Kaya and Rikka

  They are smoking a cigarette.

  Rikka: you don't understand Kaya, there is no family that didn't reject me... I was and still am an orphan. All that's left for me is to take care of myself.

  Kaya: it doesn't have to be like that...

  Rikka: you don't even know me Kaya, why would you want me on your ship?

  Kaya: because I know what it's like not to have... Look, you don't have to decide right away, but promise me you'll at least think about it?

  Rikka thinks for a bit.

  Rikka: okay, I promise.

  Kaya: great, now let's go join the others.

  She takes her by the hand and leads her to the beach.

  Rho is in the room, lying in bed and thinking, Ace is sleeping on another bed that is next to Rho's bed. Rho closes her eyes and remembers the past.

  Past

  Troy: why didn't you report this?

  Rho/Nexara: I wanted to study the object better.

  She answers coldly.

  Troy: The rule is, "nothing may be brought into this building that has not been approved by the council." Are you aware that you broke the rule?

  Nexara: yes.

  Troy: Do you realize how much this could cost you?

  Nexara: only if you report me.

  Troy: don't put me in this position.

  Nexara: I'm sorry, you're right. I broke the rule, I deserved the punishment. Go ahead, report me, I won't stop you.

  Troy didn't say anything; just left the room... he didn't report her.

  Present.

  Rho gets out of bed and goes for a walk, to clear his mind. she was walking trough the forest.

  Past.

  Nexara is in the room.

  Troy runs and bursts into her room.

  Troy: Nexara!

  Nexara: what's going on?

  Troy: You have to get out of here while you still can!

  Nexara: what's going on?

  Troy: we don't have time, the soldiers are already on their way!

  Nexara understood and took the bag with the same object, and ran out of the room.

  Troy stayed.

  She sees the guards, and goes to the other side, finds a way out. She heads for the exit door and tries to open it, but it is locked.

  Nexara: what...

  Davon: I would expect this from everyone, but not you.

  She turns around in fear. Davon looks at her.

  Davon: are you going to surrender voluntarily or are you going to resist?

  Nexara took a breath, and took the object out of the bag. Davon came over.

  Davon: why did you hide it?

  At that moment, Troy came.

  Troy looks and is in awe.

  Davon: you never disobeyed me before, why did you do it now... he spoke calmly, in a deep voice, with a hint of anger and danger.

  Nexara: I'm sorry...

  She looks at the floor.

  Troy: Sir, if I may, it's not her fault, it was my fault, and if you're going to blame anyone, blame me.

  Nexara is even more afraid.

  Nexara: what are you doing? No, he has nothing to do with this!!!

  Davon: I see...

  He walks around.

  Davon: This is the first time you've tried this, so I'll look through your fingers a little.

  They look at him, confused.

  Davon: but of course I have to make sure you won't do it again...

  Davon: Take them…

  The soldiers catch them and drag them towards the exit.

  Nexara: no!!

  Davon: I can't guarantee you'll survive, but I can guarantee you'll never do this again...

  The soldiers drag them away and he looks at the object

  Davon: I wonder, did you know how this could hurt me?

  Davon: he destroys that thing.

  Davon: well it can't hurt me anymore...

  Throws it away.

  They put Nexara in a room where she is completely in the dark and alone.

  Nexara: no, no, no!

  Troy and Nexara resist,

  Nexara: You fool! Why did you sacrifice yourself!

  Troy: I just wanted to help!

  Soldiers: enough talk, hits them.

  They close Nexara, and drag Troy away.

  Nexara: Troy!!... She squats... I'm sorry..

  She remains in complete darkness, alone, cold, silent... she cries.

  Present.

  She walks and stops. Takes a break. She hears some noises, and looks from the hill to see what is happening and sees a ship pulling up to the deck.

  She looks at the person on that ship and sees a familiar face, her eyes widen (Hawk).

  She hurried back to the ship.

  Kaya Nuri Atlas and Rikka

  They are returning home.

  Atlas: are you going back to the ship or staying the night at my place?

  Kaya: not tonight, I'm going back to the ship tonight, but I'll come tomorrow, is that okay?

  Atlas: of course.

  They escorted Atlas to his house

  Alas: I'll see you tomorrow, and I'm glad to meet you two

  Nuri: we are also glad

  Atlas: good night

  Atlas went to the house. The three of them started towards the ship.

  Nuri: I can't believe that you are coming with us.

  Rikka: it's not like I have too many choices...

  Nuri: just don't talk to me too much...

  Rikka: how can you still be angry?

  Kaya: he's always like that when it comes to food...

  Rikka: I stole your money, not your food.

  Nuri: but you cost me food! And I was so hungry!

  Rikka rolls her eyes: I already said I am sorry, and brought you new hot dogs, what more do you want? I even apologized to everyone.

  Nuri: that excuse is invalid because you didn't mean it.

  Rikka: of course not.

  Nuri: until I get a sincere apology, I don't forgive you.

  Rikka: oh ok. I'm sorry Nuti that I cost you food... I mean it.

  Nuri: My name is Nuri!

  Rikka: saying your name right was not in the deal, take it or leave it.

  He looks at her.

  Rikka: oh fine... I am sorry Nuri, it won’t happen again.

  Nuri smiled: you see, it wasn't that difficult.

  Rikka: whatever.

  Kaya laughs and they continue walking. Rho runs to the ship, but everyone is asleep, except for Rin.

  Rin: where did you come from?

  Rho: I was out for a walk.

  She’s breathing fast.

  Rin: walking or running?

  Rho: a bit of both...

  Rin: did something happen?

  Rho: you won't believe whose ship and crew I just saw...

  Rin raised an eyebrow

  Rho: I saw Hawk...

  Rin: The Hawk?

  Rho: yes...

  The other three return to the ship.

  Kaya: hey, what are you still doing awake?

  They don't say anything, they just look at each other.

  Rikka: what? Is it so strange that I didn't run away?

  Rin: yes, but there's something else.

  Everyone gathers in the kitchen.

  Nuri: do you want to tell us how you saw one of the most wanted criminals? Not to mention how he likes to kill those who have bounty.

  Ace yawns: yes, he's known for wanting to get the biggest bounty on his head, and that's why he wreaks anything in front of him.

  Kaya: no, no, no, no, and no.

  Everyone looks at her.

  Kaya: listen carefully now, I don't want any trouble on this Island. Also, I decided to spend two days peacefully with my family, without drama and problems, so hide if you need to, but don't cause problems!

  Nuri: you know how we haven't been able to influence much on that so far?

  Kaya: I'm not interested, if you get into trouble, don't call me, think of me as if I am on vacation, I don’t care.

  She gets up.

  Nuri: where are you going?

  Kaya: sleep, and you do what you want.

  She leaves.

  Rikka: I agree with her.

  She also gets out and goes after Kaya.

  Ace: what are the chances that Hawk came to this island also for vacation?

  Rho: 0%

  Rin: I've heard various stories about him but I've never met him.

  Rho: I am.

  Nuri: really?

  Rho: yes...

  Rho: let's just say we shared the same prison.

  Past.

  Rho (then Nexara) in solitary confinement, exhausted, guards come and take her to another room. Hawk is in one of the cells, and she looks at him as she walks and he looks at her, as the soldiers take her to the torture chamber.

  After a few hours, she is thrown into the cell next to Hawk. She is all bloody and exhausted.

  Hawk: they got you good huh?

  Nexara says nothing.

  Hawk: what did you do to deserve that?

  Nexara: I stood up to Davon.

  Hawk: didn't go too well huh?

  Nexara is silent.

  Hawk: I'm Hawk, what's your name?

  She hides her face. Because she knew him. But he couldn't recognize her at the moment.

  Nexara: I know who you are.

  Hawk laughs.

  Hawk: I assumed you know... You know, you look very familiar... do you have your poster?

  Nexara: no.

  Hawk moved closer to her cell.

  Hawk: then why are you so familiar to me?

  Nexara: I don't know, but we've never met.

  She said coldly.

  Hawk looked at her

  Hawk: I'll remember, I always remember...

  She turns and lies on the bed and closes her eyes, ignoring him.

  After a few hours she wakes up and he watches her, sitting in her cell. She looked around and saw the security guards on the floor.

  Hawk: I remembered how I know you.

  She stood up quickly and tried to run away, but he grabbed her by the neck and lifted her up.

  Hawk: You arrested me.

  Nexara resists.

  Hawk: you're the reason I'm here!

  He throws her off the wall...

  She is in pain, winces.

  Nexara: you are the reason you are here...

  She pissed him off even more.

  Hawk: did you really think you would get away with it?

  He picked her up again.

  Hawk: I have to admit, I didn't expect to find you here, but you made it a lot easier.

  Nexara kicks him and tries to fight, but he grabs her again and slams her to the floor.

  Hawk: Last words?

  Nexara is silent...

  Troy shoots Hawk with an arrow that puts him to sleep.

  Hawk: what…

  He looked at Troy

  And he starts to attack him, but he collapses on the floor.

  Nexara looks at him in wonder.

  Behind him are several more guards.

  Troy: Let's go.

  He said cold. Nexara gets up and follows him.

  Present.

  Rin: did you work for the army?

  Rho: for a while, yes, until I found out what was really going on there.

  Rin: definitely everything makes more sense now.

  Rho decides not to tell them the whole truth.

  Ace: so you want to tell us how you really pissed off that guy?

  Nuri: maybe he forgave you for that...

  They look at him seriously.

  Nuri: you never know...

  Rho: trust me, he is not a forgiving person.

  Nigel entered the room.

  Nigel: did I hear that right, or are you in trouble again?

  Rho says nothing.

  Rin: maybe it's best if you don't leave this ship while we're on this Island.

  Nigel: I agree, although perhaps an even better option would be to leave this Island.

  Rho: we can't do that, it means a lot to Kaya to be here, and we can't take that away from her.

  Ace: but your life is in danger.

  Rho: out of the question, we're not leaving this Island until Kaya asks.

  Rin: then we'll do everything we can so he doesn't find you.

  Rho: The thing is, you're at risk too, not just me. If he finds any of us with a bounty on his head, he will not hesitate to attack.

  Ace: Then we'll stick together.

  Nuri: what about Kaya?

  Ace: I'll keep an eye on her, I'll remain invisible.

  Rin: will you be able to do it alone? What if you run into Hawk?

  Ace: I have c6, I'll just get back to you. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.

  Rin: ok, then the rest of us stay on the ship.

  Ace: I'm glad we settled it, I'm going to bed now. I really need some sleep…

  She goes out.

  Nuri: I agree with Ace, good night. He goes too.

  Rin: you should rest too.

  Rho: but...

  Rin: Don't worry, me and Nigel are staying to watch over the ship tonight.

  Rho: Are you sure?

  Nigel: of course, just rest.

  She looked at Nigel and remembered what had happened.

  Rho: you're right, I'd better go, good night!

  She rushes out of the kitchen.

  Nigel: what’s with her?

  Rin: shouldn't you know that?

  Nigel: Me? Why me?

  Rin: the strange behavior started since she left your room.

  Nigel: She was in my room?

  Rin: apparently we'll never solve the mystery.

  He came out of the kitchen. Nigel remains confused.

  Rho went to her room and lay down on the bed.

  She remembers

  Past

  The soldiers and Troy took her to Davon, Troy didn't even look at her, he was just walking in front of her. They left her in the office.

  Davon is standing by the window.

  Davon nodded and the others left, leaving only her and Davon.

  The door closes...