Disclaimed.
Speed of Sound
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A snippet by Ridley Silverlake for the Troller Skates account.
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"I'll be there in time, I'll travel at the speed of sound."
"Natsume?" Mikan opened her eyes.
They both sat under their favourite Sakura tree at noontime. Natsume's eyes were closed, and he didn't answer but Mikan knew he was awake.
"If I ever got into trouble, would you come after me and help me?" she asked, looking at him, hoping he'd open his eyes and give a sincere answer.
"You already know the answer to that question," he answered, keeping his eyes shut.
"Will you be there real quick?" she asked again, still waiting for his eyes to open and look at her.
"Yep," Natsume replied, "if you want me to."
"You'll be there at the speed of light, then?" Mikan sat up and kept her eyes glued to him.
"No," he answered immediately.
"What?" Mikan shouted, "why not? What if they decide to butcher me and have me for dinner?" she frowned.
"Keep quiet," Natsume said, finally opening her eyes and sitting up. "First of all, no one's gonna want to have you for dinner."
She crossed her arms.
"Second, I can't be there at the speed of light," he looked at her intently, "if I do, I'd get there before there's even anyone to save."
Mikan giggled.
"I'll be there just in time. Right before they even think about butchering you," Natsume smirked.
"I'd travel at the speed of sound."
End