Episode Two
Why Do You Make Me Feel This Way?
Part One: Released

Ayano yawned. She was ready to get out of this place.

Yukari and Nanase were supposed to be here about an hour ago to pick her up from the hospital. Where were they?
Just then, Yukari burst through the door.
"Sorry we're late! Fashion emergency.." Yukari said breathlessly. Nanase rolled her eyes.
"Hey guys! I missed you so much." Ayano said. "I'm ready to get out of here.. So what do you say? Where ya wanna go?" Yukari and Nanase thought for a moment. Duh! I know exactly where Ayano would love to go.. Yukari thought to herself.
"How about to the cake shop? They're having an all you can eat speacial!" Yukari said, putting her finger up, as though she had a breakthrough. "That's exactly what we need." Nanase said, smiling.
"Well then lets go!" Ayano said, smiling. She hurdeled out of her bed and threw on her uniform. Kazuma must have brought in an extra pair of clothes for me.. Wait.. That means he touched my bra! That PERVERT..
When the girls finally reached the train station, they had a surprise waiting for them. Kazuma.
"Kazuma?" Ayano said. This guy is everywhere I go!
"I see you're out of that hospital. Feeling better?" Kazuma said. Ayano blushed. SInce when did he care so much? No.. He doesn't. He's just messing with my feelings. Stay strong! "Yeah, but I couldn't stand to be in that place anymore." Ayano said looking down. I can stand it.. I have to say something.. Kazuma thought smirking.
"You just couldn't stand to be away from me, could ya, Princess?" Kazuma said shaking his head. Ayano's cheek's turned bright red. KAZUMA... Ayano thought furiously. Yukari and Nanase poked her with a sly look on their faces. "What are you doing here anyway?" Ayano said angrily.
"Well your father told me I need to stay with you because you're still injured. After all, I am your body guard and partner." He said, as serious as he could.
"I don't need your help Kazuma. I'm perfectly find on my own." Snooty Ayano said. With that, she walked off to the train.
"Have it your way, Princess."
"Your going to follow us, aren't you!" Yukari whispered to Kazuma. He nodded. Nanase shook her head, smiling. Young love.. Ew.. I sound old thinking that. Nanase and Yukari ran to go catch up with Ayano. They boarded the train, and Ayano didn't even look back.

Part Two: Get out of my Head!

Ayano sat down furiously at their usual table. Why can't I stop thinking about Kazuma? Every time I see him, I blush and it's so embarrasing! Why can't I stop thinking about this idiot? She shook her head. She just needed some cake. Yukari and Nanase got up and went to the cake buffet. They each grabbed one peice, and then a plateful of Ayano's favorites.

Ayano let out a long sigh when Yukari and Nanase brought back her food. A smile broke out on her face, and she dug in. This cake is so sweet.. But it's also bitter on the inside. It's a lot like Kazuma.. Agh! Stop thinking about him Ayano! Yukari and Nanase could tell she was thinking about Kazuma. They decided to dig.
"So Ayano.. You thinking about Kazuma?" Yukari said with a sly smile.
"N-No!" Ayano said. "Why would I be thinking about that idiot?" She said, stuffing another peice of cake into her mouth, to keep herself from blushing. Really.. Why can't I stop thinking about him? He's a pervert, but he is willing to risk his life for others.. He teases me, but he encourages me. Is he good or bad? Why can't I figure Kazuma Yagami out? And why can't I stop thinking about him?
Just then, she got a chance to be interrupted from her annoying thoughts. A Youma burst in through the wall. And it was a strong one. Finally.. Something to get my mind off that idiot! She jumped up and summoned her firey sword. "Enriha, come forth!" She pulled out her blazing weapon, and prepared for a battle.
She jumped up, and slashed her sword aiming for the monster's head. But a wind barrier stopped it. Kazuma's wind barrier.
"Kazuma! What do you think you're doing? I'm trying to kill this thing!" Ayano said furiously.
"That's just it Princess.. Didn't you sense the bomb inside of it?" Kazuma said with a smirk. He shook his head. "So naive.." That finally ticked Ayano off. "Thats IT! I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOU!" Ayano shouted with rage. She plunged her sword into the wind barrier, and cracked it. She actually CRACKED my wind barrier? Man, I must have really ticked her off this time.. Kazuma thought to himself amazed. He dropped the wind barrier, because he saw what Ayano was trying to do.
Ayano stood in front of the large Youma, and held up her sword. "You destroyed the only place where I can let my anger out... You're gonna get it now!" Ayano yelled, her sword glowing bright red. She let out a burst of light, and purified the creature. It howled with pain, and Ayano smirked. Then she felt a pain in her stomach. She looked down, and realized her wound had reopened.

Part Three: I Can't Continue Like This..

Ayano sat in the Kannagi Compound's meeting room around a table with Kazuma and Jugo. She was staring at her hands which were balled in fists by her sides. After she had fought the Youma, her wound had reopened and she passed out. Now her stomach was bandadged up again, and she was feeling pitiful. If only I had listened to that jerk Kazuma and let him guard me.. I wouldn't be hurting this bad. I wish he would stop staring at me with those brown-red eyes! They make me feel so weird..

"Ayano, I think you know why you're here." Jugo said with a disapproving look.
"Yes, Father.." Ayano said quietly.
"I asked Kazuma to protect you, and you disobeyed my order by not letting him. Do you see where that got you? I can't risk you getting hurt.. It hurts me, too." Jugo said sadly.
"I'm sorry Father.. It wont happen again." Ayano said softly. She got up and hurried to her room, closing the door quietly behind her.
I can't keep living like this.. Avoiding Kazuma because he makes me feel weird. I wish he would just say something mean so I can have a reason to hate him. I hate him already, but I don't think I could live without him. Why do I care so much about what he thinks, says, and does? He's just so different from anyone else I've ever met.. I just don't know what to do.
Ayano sighed and closed her eyes. As soon as her head hit the pillow, she fell asleep.
When Ayano woke up that morning, she had a sense of dread. Something is going to happen today.. But I'm not sure what.. She thought to herself. She climbed out of bed, and put on her usual uniform. She brushed her hair, and looked at herself in the mirror. Not for long though. She turned and walked down to the kitchen. She grabbed an apple, when a maid came up to her.
"Oh, good morning Mrs. White." Ayano said turning to face the elderly woman.
"And good morning to you. Mistress Ayano, your father requests your presence in the meeting room. And no, you're not in trouble." Ayano breathed a sigh of relief. Mrs. White was like a mother to her, and new exactly what to say to calm her down. She took a bite of her apple, and walked towards the meeting room.

Part Four: Confined

"What?" Ayano said flustered.

"I didn't studder, Ayano." Jugo said back calmly.
"What I mean is, why?" Ayano said angrily.
"You and Kazuma must go hide out because you obviously cannot stay out of trouble.. And I don't want you to get hurt."
"But why is Kazuma coming?" Ayano said, sounding some-what scared.
"Because I'm your body guard, of course." Kazuma said with a smirk. Ayano glared at Kazuma, and if looks could kill..
"So it's settled. You and Kazuma are to head to the hideout on the outskirts of town. There, you will stay until your wound is healed. It was magic delt, so it will require a visit of magic user doctors. You leave later today." Jugo said. "You can go now." Ayano pouted and crossed her arms. She stood up and marched back to her room.
As she was packing, she thought of Kazuma. Being alone with that pervert.. This is not going to end well. I will NEVER understand my Father's motives.
After Ayano had packed, she met Kazuma at the front gate. She just looked away when she saw him. Kazuma smirked. She really is cute when she pouts..
"Wh-what are you staring at you pervert?" Ayano stammered.
"Nothing Princess.. Our ride's here. Let's go." Kazuma turned and walked to the car with his hands in his pockets. Ayano followed close behind, like a little duckling. She turned and looked at the Compound, as if it was the last time she would see it. She turned back around and flopped down onto the seat. The jolt hurt her stomach a bit, and she winced, but was determined not to let Kazuma know she felt week. However, Kazuma did. And he had a plan.

Part Five: Kazuma's Plan

Just as Kazuma expected, Ayano fell asleep on the car ride to the hide out. And just as he planned, he summoned his spirit powers and healed her. This may be taking time away from our trip together, but if it helps her feel less pain.. Then I'll do it. Kazuma thought to himself. He smiled. She looked so peaceful laying there leaning against the window. Nothing like the short - tempered girl I usually see.

Ayano is a lot of things.. She get's mad easily, which makes me laugh because usually I'm the cause of it. She eats a lot of cake, and some how manages to stay fit.. But she also is one of the few people who actually believe in me. When I went on a rampage, she was the one who helped me realize that I can change. I need to use my powers for good.. Not for selfish reasons, and not to harm others.. But for justice. Man.. I sound so cliche.. Kazuma thought to himself.
Soon, he became tired and he fell asleep. When Ayano woke up, she was in for a surprise. Her eyes fluttered open. She stared out the window, and realized that they were near the hide out. She felt something heavy on her though.. It was warm, and.. Moving. She slowly looked at her shoulder, where a sleeping Kazuma's head was. Her face turned bright red, and she shoved him off of her.
Kazuma banged his head against the window, and slowly woke up. He had a pretty good picture of what had happened.. The Princess had woken up. He turned to look at her. Her face was bright red. He rubbed his head and winced. She sure is strong..
"Princess, that hurt. What'd ya do that for?" He asked still rubbing his head.
"I.. You.. Uh.." Ayano studdered. "Nothing.. I just needed you to wake up was all." She said regaining her composure. Kazuma smirked. Sure..
"Anyways, it looks like we're here." Ayano said, motioning out the window. They were out in a crowded forest, and they came across a small cottage. Ayano had seen the hide out before, but Kazuma hadn't.
"THAT'S what we're staying in?" Kazuma said, disapointed.
"Don't be so rude.. It's disguised. There are many rooms underground. It's about half the size of the Compound." Ayano said.

Part Six: Unpacking

Ayano walked onto the front porch of the old cottage. She peered inside, looking through the glass door. Kazuma came up behind her, some-what confused.

"So how do we get in?" He asked trying to figure out what she was looking at.
"By ringing the door bell, stupid.." Ayano said. She turned around and glared at him. She pressed the door bell, and a maid came up to the door. She was young, and very pretty. She looked as though she could be Ayano's older sister. She looked at Kazuma and Ayano, then let them in.
"Welcome, Mistress." The maid said, bowing. She took her bags, and led her to the dining room. Here, there was a carpet with the insignia of the Kannagi's. Ayano closed her eyes for a moment, then her hand caught fire. She threw the little fire onto the carpet, which split into two peices. They slowly pushed farther away from eachother, revealing a staircase that led down into a well lit hallway.
Ayano followed the maid downstairs, Kazuma trailing behind them, taking in the sights of the secret hall way. There were paintings of each of the head Kannagis all down the hall. The maid finally stopped walking, and showed Ayano into her room. Ayano took her things from the maid, and walked into the room. But before she could close the door, she had time to say: "Kazuma, be nice to this lady now.. Don't try anything funny!" She slamed the door behind her.
Kazuma smirked and shook his head. She knows me all too well..