Author's Note: Sooo Sorry about the long absence. Real life hit a friend of mine hard, as her apartment evicted her even though her contract was still good, because she was making to much money. (That shouldn't matter till the contract was up for the year but the place is run by horrible people and over half the people living there got evicted.) Anyways I'm back to writing and will be back to weekly posts.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Ronin Warriors or the Winx Club.

Warning: None, this is a chapter of nice fluff.

Chapter 2) Healing Heart and Mind

Takes place between chapter 18 and beginning of chapter 19

Seiji had a headache, one that was echoed from his temples to the back of his head, and made his neck feel tense. He closed his eyes trusting both Ryo and Flora to lead him down the hallway to his room. He could tell even with his eyes closed that they'd reached his room, by the change in the carpet from the hall to his room. The hall carpet was rougher and stiff from all the traffic of everyone who lived here, while his room was softer still keeping the feel it had when they put it in two years ago.

"You going to be okay man?" Ryo asked as Seiji was set on his bed. Ryo noticed that Flora's hand was lingering and Seiji didn't mind at all. Seiji opened his eyes wincing as the headache throbbed harder at the light.

"Yeah. This isn't as bad as it could be." Seiji said, and that was the truth. The worst had been the time he'd been out with a migraine from healing everyone. Ryo nodded and moved to leave.

"I'm going to head back down. I wanna keep an eye on those guys. Aggravating Shin like that wasn't smart." Ryo said and Seiji snorted. "They just need to learn everyone listens to Nasuti." Ryo smiled.

"Yeah whether we like it or not." Seiji smiled and laid down. He glanced to the edge of his bed where Flora was unsure if she should stay or leave. "Flora if you want to stay…. I'd like that." Seiji admitted as he shut his eyes again. Everything hurt less when his eyes were closed. Even with the light sensitivity he wouldn't call this a migraine, after all the room wasn't spinning and he could actually think.

"Thank you." Flora said softly and sat down on Seiji's bed near his legs. She pulled her knees to her chest and hugged them. She wanted to just have the specialist leave without them. Seeing Helia, it hurt not in the way it used to but it still hurt. She wanted a moment to collect herself, after all she didn't want to cry over Helia anymore. While that was possible she was still bothered by how the specialist had acted. Had they always been this way? Had they ignored their faults because they'd been in love?

Seiji wanted to tell her she didn't have to say thank you, and when he opened his eyes to look her way he sighed. It seemed he wasn't the only one who was going to have a headache. he sat up and reached over and took Flora's hands in his. He smiled when she looked at him, and he led her to lay down with him. He closed his eyes as Flora's head came to rest against his shoulder.

"You don't need to thank me. I enjoy being around you." Seiji said breathing deeply taking in the smell of baby's breath and pine needles again. He felt her take his hand and turn his arm over so his palm was face up. Curious Seiji opened his eyes to glance over as Flora pressed his fingers open. His arm was draped across her and before he could ask what she was doing he gasped at the feather light touch of her fingers over his arm. His fingers twitched from the gentle touch running from his elbow up to the tip of his pinkie than back down. And up to the next finger and back down. After she traced up to each finger Flora started over again but she was pressing a bit harder this time, like a soft massage instead of a ghosting touch. The touch felt good and soothing.

"How's your head?" Flora asked still running her fingers up and down his arm. She was surprised he let her keep doing it as it seemed a bit childish. Yet when she glanced at him she could see a smile on his lips.

"It feels nice…" Seiji hummed breathing easier. He was almost disappointed when it stopped and Flora just moved closer holding his arm. He didn't need to open his eyes to know something was wrong. It was in her posture and the way she held his hand. "Are you okay Flora?" Seiji asked giving her hand a gentle squeeze. If he could help her now he gladly would.

"I don't know…. Helia… Helia is my ex boyfriend. He broke up with me, as did the other specialist with Bloom, Stella, Tecna, and Musa." Flora whispered and Seiji's eyes snapped open. It hurt to open them so quickly but he couldn't help it. It was beyond him that anyone would let Flora go. "He didn't even tell me why. Just said it was over… At first he tried to talk with me like friends but I… I couldn't." Flora admitted. These were things that Aisha knew but the other girls didn't.

"Flora…" Seiji sat up and pulled her to him. He held her tightly resting his chin on top of her head trying to comfort her like she had done for him the other night. "He's a fool if he let you go. No reason is good enough, you are kind, sweet and intelligent. No relationship will be perfect, and where he won't fight for you. I would." Seiji promised Flora and he felt her face turn against his shoulder. "I like you a lot Flora. I…" Seiji stopped not sure what to say. "I want you to think about everything, please. In a few months or even after all of this let me know how you feel."

"If I know sooner?" Flora asked.

"Don't tell me. I want you to be certain Flora, and I want you to see first that I won't ever hurt you." Seiji said as Flora pulled away to look at him. "I want to show you how much I care before you decide." Seiji brushed a thumb over her cheek. He could see that tears had collected in her eyes but she wasn't letting them fall. "If any of these men say or do anything you or your friends don't like, tell me. I'll make sure it doesn't happen again." Seiji promised. He wasn't going to let anything happen to Flora or her friends if he could and his friends could help it.

"Okay I'll wait till you tell me that you want my answer." Flora smiled, and pushed Seiji back down on the bed. She then curled up against him again. "And Seiji thank you." Flora sighed as she felt his hand roaming over her back. Never once did it dip to low, he stayed ever respectful.

"How have you been?" Seiji asked his fingers dipping through Flora's soft hair.

"I'm fine… Are you going to be okay? Did you get enough sleep last night." Flora asked and she could feel him chuckling before she heard it.

"Yes, I slept fine." Seiji clear his throat as he tried to figure out how to ask his next question. "How's the bonsai? Do you like it?" Seiji asked flushing as the act of placing it in her room, after all it was a small sign he did care for her. That he worried and thought about her, and it wasn't something Seiji was accustom to doing.

"You placed it there?" Flora asked smiling as Seiji nodded. Flora felt her smile widen as her suspicions were confirmed. It didn't matter to her that it was a simple or small gesture but that he'd thought of her. That had always been what mattered to her, the thought just knowing you were on someone mind was very lifting. "It does help. From some reason it's not affected like the plants outside." Flora said.

"It's because the jewel of life has spent so many years here. The jewel, has the power to ward off evil. It's one thing we know about it, and we." Seiji explained but he stopped short as a knock came on the door. "Come in." Both Seiji and Flora sat up as the door opened, staying close together. It was Ryo again and he waved before walking into the room.

"Hey Seiji, how are you doing?" Ryo asked as he leaned on the door.

"The headache has subsided do I still need to tend to the other two?" Seiji asked and Ryo shook his head.

"Nah, Naaza's back and looked them over. They were cleared. I just wanted to let you know Seiji, also how are you holding up Flora? Everyone else seemed tense or stressed are you okay?" Ryo asked honestly concerned about everyone. It was typical of Ryo but it was sweet.

"I'll be fine. Also I'm sure the other's will be fine to, after all we have you guys for friends." Flora smiled and Ryo smiled and nodded. "H-have any of the specialist said anything about… well us?" Flora asked dreading Ryo's answer but she wanted to know if they'd talked about them.

"Only to demand where you guys are or went off to." Ryo said but his gaze faltered. Seiji knew instantly there was something more.

"Ryo." Seiji pressed in a tone that was nearly a warning for his leader. He wasn't going to be blindsided by anything especially if it threatened or would hurt Flora and her friends.

"They also are demanding to know what we are to you guys and seem to find it hard to believe we're friends, and demand why you've been staying in the house with so many men." Ryo sighed and rolled his eyes. To him the questions were childish and annoying, and he'd been grateful when Shu shut the new group up.

"I… I see." Flora looked down and Seiji placed a hand on her shoulder trying to comfort her. "Thank you, for being honest Ryo."

"Hey no problem. As I've told the others if these guys do anything we'll kick them out if you want." Ryo grinned and Flora couldn't help but return the smile.

"I don't think it'll come to that and I'm sure Bloom will know even before the rest of us. She's always had a gift of knowing what to do." Flora said and Ryo nodded.

He turned to lead them down stairs but Seiji caught Flora's hand and pulled her back close to him for a moment. He could smell the sweet smell of pines and baby's breath flowers as he nuzzled against Flora's hair.

"Even if Bloom doesn't say anything Flora, if you are uncomfortable tell me." Seiji insisted. "You are to kind, strong, and beautiful to have anyone make you feel like you are less." Seiji assured her and Flora couldn't help the smile or blush. She knew he said to wait but she did something brave and bold. She could feel his shock as her lips touched his but it quickly melted away and his arms were around her. Her hand held his shoulder while the other ran through his hair. As they parted she pushed his bangs back and looked into both his eyes.

"I promise I will." Flora said taking in the sight of his eyes. They were such a soft pale purple that she didn't know how anyone could find them scary. They parted a moment later and Flora was glad to see that Ryo wasn't staring, in fact he hadn't even waited for them. She didn't know if Seiji had sent him along with a thought or if Ryo had left on his own, but it didn't matter.

As much as Flora wanted to hold Seiji's hand she didn't as they headed down stairs. When they reached the bottom of the stairs Seiji had started to head to over to the couch where Naaza was, while Flora saw Heila staring at her.

"Flora, I want to t-" Helia had started but Flora stopped listening at the scream from out side. Her gaze on Seiji watching him bolt faster than anyone else outside. Swiftly Flora followed with Shu, Timmy and a few others. She didn't noticed the stare that Helia was giving her or the jealousy in his eyes, after all none of the specialist believed that the girls would or could replace them.