Disclaimer : Claymore does not belongs to me. It belongs to its respectful owner, Norihiro Yagi.
This story, VERY possible will lead to shoujo-ai. And rating may change. I believe you guys know what it meant.So, you have been BADLY warned. Enjoy!
"From here to the port town of Azura will take about 2 or 3 weeks. Prepare yourself well Raki."she said, still polishing her already sheening sword.
"Clare, are you alright? Don't overexert yourself much just to convert to your human eyes. Why don't you just get the pills?"raki was still cleaning up the table after he ate alone. Clare didnt ate much as normal people does. As expected, she really didnt change much. He thought.
"The pills will run out, and I have to go to the organization if I want more. I must restrain myself from using it. My yoki power has gained a whole lot different level since the battle with Priscilla. Just to hid my silver eyes no longer a problem for me Raki."
"If you say so."He rummaged around the room; obtain any items he needed for the upcoming journey.
"Too bad we have to leave this town. I never knew I would like heights this much. And the scenery's great too" he sighed,
"Do you want to stay here Raki?"
"N-no..that's not what I meant" he stuttered. "Okay, I'm all set. I can't wait to sail the vast ocean. I'm never got on a ship before" he smiled. He carried his backpack and sword. Ready to check out the inn.
"Raki. It's a lake."
"Uh, whatever. I just…you don't know how happy I felt, now that I can journey along with you." He blushed beet red, avoiding to see Clare's face.
"Same here Raki.Same here..."she stroked the boy's hair.
Leaving the inn, they walk along the busy road, only to stop at the town's grandiose well-carved gate.
"So what's your objectives from here onwards Clare?"
She stared at the boy's eyes for quite a while. Then gazing longingly at the lushness laid before her eyes.
"Someone dearest to me once told me; To live as human among humans. And so this time, I'll try to fulfill her words." She closed her eyes, re-living the image of teresa she once loved…no, still loved even at this very moment.
Days passed. Their journey on foot has led them into a forest so thick the sunrays capable to penetrate through only in several open places.
"The rumors said this forest is the bandit's hideout. Shall we find one, should we swept them all clear too Clare?"
"No. We should avoid any unnecessary encounter. That way, we could reach the port town faster."
"Understand. Shall we rest here then? The day's getting dark." He looked up at his savior. Getting an approval nod, he reached his bag to prepare for the night.
It was a curfew before midnight. Raki awoken from his deep slumber by the rustling and shuffling sounds on the ground not too far from him.
"Get back to sleep" he can hear Clare's voice whispering near him.
"Perhaps the bandits. They haven't noticed us. And I want to keep it that way until we leave this forest,"she stated.
Obeying the command, he turns to his side. A little uncomfortable by the situation, his eyes opens up for the last time to make sure his surrounding was safe before drifting back to the dream land.
Then he saw it.
"Clare!!"he shouted.Sitting abruptly and shook Clare's body to make her awaken.
"What now?"she asked groggily. "Didn't I ask you to keep silent?"
"Someone's being chased by the bandits!! We've got to help her."
"Raki…"she said irritatedly. Looking into the boy's clear pleading orbs. She just couldn't resist to let him down.
"…..Fine….Get a torch, you need that. I'll go first. And don't forget to bring your sword. I'll left some for your training."
With that, she's off to the bandits' direction. Still capable to trace their smell and track their footsteps in the darkness of the forest.
How will she know, that her decision to chase after the bandits, will make a tremendous alteration on her journey. Along with a bigger impact on her heart and soul.
A/N : So how's the intro?? As always , R&R. Honest and uplifting ones will be much appreciated.
-AKAI HIME-