Hey guys! I didn't mean this chapter to go on so long, but I really think it all needs to be here. Enjoy!
Author~Chan

Y/N's POV

I cracked an eye open, but squeezed it shut quickly. My head was throbbing and the light was blinding. Eventually, I managed to keep my eyes open, and I looked around, ignoring the searing pain in my head. I recognized the grey ceiling of my basement, and wondered how I got there. Last I remembered I was under Laurance's bed... Hold on a second!

I lifted my arm, and instead of a handcuff there was a little bruise. I smiled, but it hurt my head too much, so it probably looked more like a pained smirk.

I somehow managed to get up the stairs, and was greeted by KC, baking up a storm as usual. But something was off- there was the scent of cheer everywhere. Why is it so happy out today? Did they think I was dead and were celebrating? I knew this wasn't the case, but my head hurt and it was making me irritable.

"Kawaii~Chan, what's up?" I sauntered into the kitchen. She didn't realize I was there, so she jumped, puffing up her tail in fear.

"Aah! Kawaii~Chan didn't hear you, Y/N~Sama. Wait! Y/N~Sama! You're awake!" She set down her bowl and danced around me, shouting and crying in joy (I think).

"What's going on? How long was I out?" I tried to get KC to stop hopping around for a second, but instead I got an answer from a voice behind me.

"You've been out for a while. Everyone has been worried about you." I spun around to see Katelyn leaning against the wall.

"Hiya Katelyn! Where is Aph?" I needed to talk to someone with sense around here. Katelyn just jerked her thumb into the family room. I walked in there to find Aphmau and Travis eating crunchy rolls on the couch.

"Aphmau! Travis? What are you guys doing?" Both heads jerked around to look at me.

"Y/N! You're awake! I'm so glad!" Aphmau set down her crunchy rolls and started to get up. Travis did the same, but he flew off the couch and lunged at me before Aphmau could get up.

"Travis! Wha-" I was cut off by Travis hitting me full on with his body, sending us both sprawling on the floor. He had wrapped me up in a big hug on floor and was almost crying.

"Y/N I thought I had lost you! Don't ever do that again!" He bawled and squeezed me tight.

"Eh heh, Travis? I wasn't out that long, I wasn't going to die.. Plus, I've only known you for, like, a day, so, yeah. And can you please let go? My head is killing me," I managed to pry Travis off of me and sit up.

His eyes widened. "I'm so sorry, it's just, you've been out for a day and a half." He leaned back and stared at me like I was the only unicorn in existence.
"And I wasn't upset that you were going to die, I was upset that- N-not that I wasn't worried about you, because I was, it's just that- anyway..." He trailed off awkwardly, rubbing his neck.

"Uh, what do you mean, injured?" I was fairly sure he wasn't talking about the bruise on my wrist.

"Oh! You don't know... Ya see... your face kinda got smashed in, and now you're all purple and black.." Travis rambled on about colors and my face, but I didn't catch any of it.

"My head really hurts, I don't know why I was out for a whole day, and I didn't understand anything you just said. Aph? Care to explain?" I turned to her, looking for an explanation.

~Time Skip brought to you by crunchy roll night~

Travis' POV

I was so glad Y/N was up, even if we had to relive the whole incident again when telling her what happened. She took it fairly well, but blushed a little when Aph talked about how her and Zane's faces smacked together. I was so mad at Zane right now. He got to spend the entire day with Y/N, practically kissed her, even if it was painful, and got to carry her bridal style all the way home. The creep. At least she was feeling better.

"Well now that I'm back up, I want to go to Zane and the other guys and let them know I'm okay." Y/N hopped off the couch, swaying a little. I took advantage of this and scooped her up in my arms.

"You're not fit to walk around yet, but don't worry, I'll take you to the others." I started to walk out with Y/N's E/C eyes looking up at me, but as I reached the door, Katelyn stood in the way. "Heey, Katelyn," I got a punch in the arm for that, causing me to drop Y/N's legs, standing her up.

"Y/N is a strong woman who can use her own legs, you dork. If I see you even close to touching her ever again..." she trailed off her threat.

I threw my arms up in surrender, and grinned. "Okay, okay. Can I at least walk her to my house? I'm heading there anyway, since it is my house." She slightly nodded and stepped aside, letting me and Y/N through. Y/N hadn't said anything through that whole ordeal, and I was concerned.

"Hey Y/N, you okay?" I put my hand on her shoulder, then thought better of it and removed it.

"I- I'm just, a little shaken up, that's all. L- let's just go see everyone." She sped up her walk and pulled ahead of me, but not before I saw her red cheeks. Aw, she's embarrassed. How cute and innocent. And dang! Dat butt doh. I jogged to catch back up to her as we crossed the street.

Dante's POV

The episode of my favorite show had just ended when I heard the front door open. "Hey Travis, how is Y/N doing?" I called over my shoulder.

"Well, guess what? She's awake! And.. she's here. Surprise?" He trailed off weakly.

I lunged off the couch, brushing the popcorn crumbs off my shirt. "You didn't you say anything! I- I'll be right back!" I ran into my room and slammed the door shut. She can't see me like this! I mean, I'm not into her, but I don't want to look like trash. I threw my favorite red jacket on over my black shirt, and ran my fingers through my hair.

I cracked my door open, made sure Y/N and Travis were looking away, and tiptoed to Garroth's room. "Garroth," I hissed, "Y/N is here, you don't want her to be alone with me do you?" I knew that would get him moving, so I snuck over to Laurance's and did the same. I wasn't into Y/N like that, and she was with me and Travis, but it was fun to screw around with them.

Once they came out and joined me, Travis and Y/N, we talked about what happened. There wasn't a lot to say, but we all felt we should wrap up any loose ends and forget the whole thing.

"Okay, so why was Laurance a cat? And how did you fix him? Aph didn't know that part of the story." Y/N turned to me, and then to Laurance, who went red.

"Well, uh, you see... heh heh, um..." Laurance stuttered and rapped his foot.

"Cadenza teamed up with Lucinda to make a prank potion, which pretty much randomly selects a prank, and does it, temporarily affecting whoever it hits. And so, he ended up as a cat for a while." Garroth stepped in for Laurance, managing to get through the explanation without stuttering.

"Hold on, then who's Cadenza?" Y/N tilted her head to one side. It was really cute.. Come on, Dante, your not into her, you like-

My thoughts were interrupted by Laurance, getting some backbone and speaking up. "R- right! Cadenza is my sister- adoptive sister- and she lives a few blocks down. She visits occasionally." Y/N nodded and smiled. She then looked at the clock and her E/C eyes went large.

"Holy Irene, I've been here for too long! I need to go see Zane and make sure he's doing all right. Bye guys, thanks for everything!" She hopped up, hugging each of us, leaving everyone stunned but me.

"Bye Y/N! Good luck with Zane." I waved as she left, and wondered how she and Aphmau could ever get along with Zane. He's such a dork. Oh well.

Y/N's POV

I knocked on Zane's door, hoping he would answer. Just as I was about to leave, dejected, he opened the door a crack, revealing one icy blue eye. The eye widened as he recognized me, and he pulled me inside, slamming the door shut behind us.

"Zane what're you-" he cut me off by putting a finger to my lips. It was kinda weird, but it made me look at his face. And then I saw over the top of his mask the edge of a bruise. "Hey, your bruised too!"

I went to pull down his mask and get a better look at it, but he slapped my hand, still holding a finger over my mouth. "Shh, you crazy girl-woman thing! No one can know you're here!" He hissed at me, agitated.

"Well it's too late for that, I just came from the guys house, and I told Aph before that. Why? What's going on, Zane? Why can't I see your bruise?" I went for the mask again, and was denied.

"Y/N, you're new here, and someone needs to tell you this sooner or later. But I'm not the one to tell you. Look, we really just can't be seen together, especially with our faces black and blue like this. I'm sorry Y/N, but you need to leave." He tried to push me out the door, but I slipped around him.

"Look Zane, we can hang out in secret if you want, but you still haven't answered my question. Is your nose okay? Why can't I see it?" He just glowered at me through his one revealed eye.

"Look, remember our talk the other day? I'm not a people person. I'd rather be alone than with you, especially with someone on our case. Maybe I'll see you around." And with that, we pushed me out the door.