“Are you alright Dave? Akihiko really went to town on you” Kurt said handing Dave a whiskey on the plane. Dave looked over at the still unconscious Akihiko and could not help but feel sorry for him. “It is nothing more then I deserve” Dave said remembering the beating. Akihiko had roared insults in both Japanese and English as he battered Dave. Xan, Denug and Kurt tried to pull him off, but Akihiko was determined to smash Dave into a pulp. Dave had just put his arms over his head and let him do it. Eventually, Alannah took out a tranquilizer dart and stabbed Akihiko with it. Dave will never forget the words Akihiko said before he fell unconscious. “You have given me a fate worse then death! I need my little dragon, please give her back to me. I will give you what ever you want” Akihiko m

