My name is Lee. (No, its Mai..)

Chapter 25: The Reveal

Huey's P.O.V

I followed Lee to her house. From outside, I could hear the swish sound of kunai. Honestly, what's with her family and ninja weapons? However, following that, there was a sound of someone in Japanese, and Lee speaking the same. Since Lee was moving around the house, I decided to stay hidden, but when she returned to the living-room, I cautiously entered the house. There I heard things I thought I would never had thought possible. Moonrea? Kurosawa? Jewel of the Mizushima clan? Mai? I was right. I was right about her all along. She was hiding something. Why?

I heard a crash and cries of frustration. I saw Lee destroy everything in that room and finally fall to the floor, crying. She the choked out,

"Stop crying Mizushima, stop feeling. A true warrior doesn't lose focus if something bad happens"

At that point, I made my presence known and said, "A true warrior doesn't lie to their friends either, Lee. Or should I say Mai"

3rd P.O.V

The girl known as 'Lee' remained on the ground, not giving Huey her face. She asked in a simply whisper,

"How much did you hear?"

"Enough to know that you are a liar. And I despise liars. After last night, did you plan on telling me anything about yourself? In fact just who are you?" Huey demanded.

Lifting her right hand, the brunette touched her watch hesitantly before making a few twists to the watch. Huey watched as a green light surrounded her and glowed. When the light faded, the one known as Lee was gone. In her place was a dark-haired, dressed in black jeans and a leather jacket which had a symbol on it.

水島*

She stood, turned around and faced Huey, whose eyes widened in surprise. It's her, he thought. The girl in white he encountered a month ago.

"You knew me as Lee. That was the name I used to evade the Kurosawa. My name is Mai Mizushima. And believe me Huey, after last night I did feel compelled to tell you, but my duty to my clan and my world comes first. I have an obligation to keep my world safe and secret from those who would seek to exploit it," Mai spoke.

"It was you that night" Huey asked.

"Hai**," Mai said.

"And Lee...?"

"Lee Kim is me as well or at least is my cover here. Hiding my identity wasn't a choice"

"And what was all that earlier?"

"That was a misfortune of events even I can't share with you. It's my burden, and right now I have other business to take care of. My family needs me," Mai said, staring at a conflicted Huey.

"Huey," Mai called out, moving closer, "don't try to process all of this. I won't allow you to worry about something that has nothing to do with you. Go home. This is my fight"

With that, she walked towards the exit of the room. Huey quickly grabbed a hold of Mai's elbow.

"Don't you think that's unfair? After last night, you owe me a little truthfulness. For one, I can't let you go by yourself to wherever that guy wants you to go. The whole thing smells like a trap," Huey said.

"I have to go. There's a code we go by. They wouldn't break..." Mai protested but was cut off by Huey,

"What makes you confident they'll even follow it? You're a smart girl; use your logic and explore all the options and possibilities. If they say wait, then you should consider that they might be on their way to come get you while you're off your"

Mai snapped her mouth shut and allowed her senses to wander. Grabbing Huey's hand she said, "We have to leave. Now!"

As they hurriedly exited the house, Ichigo's car, as well as the Kims' house, exploded. The intensity of the explosion knocked the teens off their feet. Residents from the neighbouring houses came rushing out of their homes to see what the commotion was about. They all gathered to see the Kim residence in flames and all were in a panic. Some had questions, others had a few theorises. It ended with the police and the fire department being called to the scene. Mai gave the flaming house one last look and trudged her way towards the Freeman residence.

"Where do you think you're going? Your house just exploded. Aren't you the least bit concerned about your home?" Huey yelled.

"It's not like it's my real house. This isn't even my home," Mai retorted, running her fingers through her hair.

Before Huey could say more, Jasmine joined them asking Huey if he was alright, to which he grunted. Jasmine took notice of the person next to Huey. At first she assumed it to be Ming, but as she observed her more, she could see the differences between the two. Compared to Ming, her skin was much paler and her eyes were not only dark, but held no warmth in them. Like Huey, Jasmine thought.

"Where is Lee?" Jasmine asked, turning away from the stranger.

"Lee is..." Huey began but was cut off by Mai.

"Huey told me that she went to Washington DC with his Grandfather and Riley to see a basketball game"

"And you are...,"

"I'm a friend of Lee's. Well Huey, I'll take my leave. It was nice to meet you..."

"Jasmine"

"Nice to meet you, Jasmine. Huey"

Mai walked away from the two and hailed a taxi. She got in and was gone. Jasmine clung to Huey and began her chatter, but Huey eyed the direction the taxi disappeared. He removed Jasmine's hands from his arm, saying,

"Jasmine, I have an errand to run. You go home"

"Where are you going? Can I come too?" Jasmine pleaded.

"I'm going alone," Huey announced, heading for his in a rather hurried manner. Jasmine watched as Huey entered his house, emerging from his house two and half minutes later, and got into his car. She sighed, disappointed, so much for the plan.

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*Kanji for Mizushima

**English translation- yes