Nightmare's Blood: Okay, this is a very strange. I have never really thought of making a… hardcore like, three and four fanfic. But still, I'll write for the fans!

I'm still not dreaming

"The battle is over...at least we have each other"

Grey blue eyes looked over a little as those words reached his ears from Hoagie's bedroom. Wally was walking back to his own room when he heard that, and gave a silent sigh. They did all have one another, but he rarely talked to them, even though they all looked at each other every single day. There was nothing he had to say to them–he felt that they knew him too quickly, and after Chad's death, he didn't really want to be close to anyone.

And from then on, Wallabee Beatles would stay in his room unless he was training or eating, or any other personal needs. To his disappointment, meals were eaten in a group, and he had to look at his teammates, every morning, noon and night. His room was his own sanctuary.

Every night after dinner, he'd go to his room with a grateful close of the oak door, and he would sit in silence on his bed, think about present until he was interrupted. This was the time that Kuki Sanban found him with an open door. "...Number 4"

Emerald eyes slid open and the going-on-sixteen year old Australian spy gazed softly at the questioning face of his Japanese teammate. He noted by the appearance of Kuki's body that she was a little nervous and somewhat embarrassed, and he tried to calm down her expression a bit so the other would be more comfortable. She was open, so Wally knew she held secrets. Their rooms were next to each other, and he could hear the girl crying late at night. The happy expressions and carefree laughter was all a part of the mask that Kuki wore day by day.

"What is it" he asked quietly, closing his eyes once again, still in the stiff thought pose and sitting on the edge of the bed.

Kuki looked relieved at Wally's tranquil, and she smiled to him. "Numbuh 2wants to watch a movie. Do you want to come watch it with us" she said cheerfully, still standing a little outside of the doorway. Wally smiled at this–Kuki sometimes knew he didn't usually authorize the team to come into his room.

"Yes" Wally said quietly, and he rose from the bed, giving a catlike stretch before he walked over to Kuki. "Ah'll come and watch a movie with ya..." The look on Kuki's face made Wally smile–it was as rare that Wally accepted this kind of invitation. Kuki grabbed his hand and dragged him into the sitting room and sat down with him on the couch. Wally couldn't help but watch her as she talked to the American pilot. Kuki was so full of life when she spoke, and as she laughed, the Australian boy would often find himself captivated by the fluid movements.

Wally held a crush on Kuki ever since the day he met her.

When Hoagie pulled a large blanket over the three of them, Kuki snuggled between the American and the Australian. Wally felt a tingling feeling for a moment, but then he shrugged it off. He then started to think to himself, when it came to matters of the heart, Wally would always think about that Nigel. He was in much need of assistance. He found that he, too, was not so very skilled in the romance subdivision, but he was sure that he would much rather focus on his training rather than a lover. He told himself that was the reason why he didn't approach Kuki.

Hoagie had decided to watch a horror movie for that night, and a thought Wally was interested by horror movies. Kuki looked very terrified. 'Strange…' Wally thought. 'She can fight battles but still be terrified of movies like this...' He settled back against the cushions and looked like if he might burst out of laughter before Kuki reached beneath the blanket and grabbed his hand, lacing their fingers and holding his hand tightly. Emerald eyes opened a bit, and looked over at Kuki, noting that the other was very close to Hoagie as the main character was killed onscreen.

He didn't pull his hand away, but held Kuki's hand tightly, offering his bravery to her. Kuki's hand was shaking; thin fingers clutched in Wally's hand so hard that the fourth member was sure that his fingers were going to be numb for a couple of hours. Just as the movie's plot was at its climax, Hoagie excused himself, claiming he needed to go to the bathroom. Detaching from Kuki, he rushed out of the room, while Wally found himself with an armful of the Japanese.

"It can't be that scary" he whispered into her ear. Kuki gave him a look. Wally snickered and allowed Kuki to bury her face against his neck. When it was obvious that Hoagie wasn't coming back, the blanket was drawn up over them. As Kuki watched the movie, Wally inhaled the Japanese's scent, unable to focus on anything else. Kuki's hands had secured around Wally's middle, and as she tightened that grip, Wally found it hard to breathe.

"Let him breathe, Number 3..."

They both looked up to see Nigel standing in the doorway. He raised an eyebrow. Kuki blushed heavily and slid off of Wally, who was mentally cursing Nigel for looking so smug about it. The moment they were left alone again, Kuki looked up at Wally with remorseful eyes. "I'm sorry" she said quietly.

Wally had to fight away his smile. "...It's all right" he said quietly. "You can hold onto me if you want ta." With his permission, Kuki was in his arms again, while Wally was holding her gently, his hands resting on the girl's shoulder blades.

Another thirty minutes into the movie, Wally happened to look down at Kuki, who, to his shock, was watching him with the most innocent expression. Emerald met violet……… Wally felt his heart begin to pound in his chest as a small hand reached upward to touch a free-hanging lock of blonde hair. Wally couldn't bring himself to talk and break the moment; he moved one of his hands to touch strands of jet black hair.

"Thank you...for watching the movie with me" Kuki smiled. Wally gave a little nod, unable to say anything. Kuki looked very drowsy, and Wally's heart felt like it was going to explode as Kuki leaned up. Just short of kissing her, Kuki let his head drop to Wally's shoulder. A soft sigh escaped his mouth as he shut his eyes. Wally's eyes fell closed, and took several deep breaths……

When Hoagie returned ten minutes later, Wally looked at him, appearing furious as he shifted the sleeping girl in his arms. "Where did you go" he hissed, rage growing by the second as a grin spread over Hoagie's face.

"I just thought you two might like some time alone."

Wally froze, staring at him. "...Why would I want time alone with Number 3" he asked quietly, looking down at her. Hoagie only shot him a grin. Wally looked away. "...Whatever you are thinking Hoagie, forget it. You are imagining it." His voice was steady and calm, but his stomach had given a horrible lurch. Was it obvious? Did everyone know that he was in love with the Japanese? Hoagie looked disappointed, and he frowned at Wally.

"Well, whatever. Carry him up to bed and I'll clean up down here..." the second pilot huffed, and Wally shot him a successful look before he pushed off the blanket then lifted Kuki into his arms. There was a soft mumbling before Kuki grew comfortable in his arms. Wally looked down at her with a soft smile before he walked out of the room.

The hallway wasn't long enough. He wanted to hold Kuki like that for a long time, but the girl's room came up. He kicked the door open with his foot and walked inside, lying the girl on the bed and pulling the blankets over her. Kuki's soft lips opened as she drew breath. There was innocence in that face that Wally was stilled. He slowly moved to lean over him, and he felt his heart begin to pound as he leaned down to press a soft kiss to that forehead.

Just as he was moving to stand back up, Kuki stirred. Wally froze beside the bed as Kuki shyly laid her eyes upon the Australian's face. "Did you bring me here, Number 4" he asked softly. The fourth pilot gave a soft nod. Kuki smiled and gave a soft blush. "...Thank you."

Wally was thankful for the lack of light in the room. He gave a soft little nod. "You're…… welcome" he said quietly. He turned to go, covering his blushing cheeks with his hands. Did she catch him kissing her? Surely not...at least, he hoped that was the case. Just before he closed the door, he turned around and placed his eyes on the girl, who was sleeping once more. "Sleep well" he whispered quietly before he let the door fall closed.

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