- Third Time's A Charm -
~ Niika
My eyes open to reveal that I am once again in the infirmary but this time I'm not alone. In front of me are four boys, all familiar except for one.
"I'm very sorry for the problems I've caused." I started
"Hey, don't worry about it. Are you feeling better?" Asked the boy with a hint of worry.
"Roxas, right? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to -"
"You passed out, that Meteor was too strong for you."
"I know..."
"Just promise you wont do that do that again."
"But Axel, I have to -"
"Here, drink this. You'll feel better." A young, brown-haired boy passed me a glass full of red coloured substance.
"What is it?" I asked out of curiousity.
"It's an energy drink" he replied with enthusiasm. As I took a sip, I noticed someone had fallen asleep at the side of the bed.
"Is he okay?" I began to worry then.
"He's fine, just taking a nap. Wasn't very helpful during the fight though." Said Roxas in a playful tone.
"I'm asleep but I'm not unaware you douche." Zidane got up rather slowly, I suppose so he can gather his senses but he still manages an uplifting smile.
"We never got to finish our conversation from last time." He started.
"I'd like to get your name before we get cut short again." He let out a sheepish smile then.
"Oh, I'm sorry, my name is Niika. I'm pleased to meet all of you."
"I'm Eden." And like a flash, he took my hand and kissed it gently. I wonder who this mysterious boy could be?
~ Roxas
W-w-w-why would he do that? I mean, does he think of himself as a seriously hot guy who can get away with anything? She doesn't even know him and he's just a stranger who happened to help us during that fight, right? No matter what I tried to think of, my mind kept going back to him kissing her hand. Though I'm sure I wasn't the only one shocked by that, Axel hasn't spoken a word since and Zidane is still shouting at Eden for it, I just managed to keep my face neutral through all this.
"Roxas, are you okay? You've been starring in space for a while now." I couldn't help but blush infront of her... So I guess I'll be hiding my face now...
~ Zidane
"All I'm saying is the next time you kiss someone, make sure you're in the same level of hotness as they are, coz ur nowhere near as hot as she is!" Man, seriously, where did this loser come from, thinking he can act all charming like that!
"I'm sorry, all I did was softly kiss her smooth and delicate hand." Said the jerk with a smirk.
"Oh, so you're tryin' to be a wise ass eh?"
I swear, if he didn't just help us out with that monster, I'd be pounding this guy's face right now. Trying to cool myself down, I take a quick glance over to Axel and see his changing looks from Roxas to Niika, as if comparing the two but what could they have in common?
"Miss Niika, may I accompany you back to your dorm once you feel all better?" Asked Eden, eyes closed.
Axel gave off a death glare towards Eden but failed to make contact.
"If it's not much of a bother, that would be nice." She answered with a graceful smile.
Really, what's with that guy? I could feel myself frown in jealousy but I don't normally do that...
~ Axel
If he thinks he's gonna get to her first, he's got another thing coming. I followed them secretly after Roxas and Zidane bid farewell to us at the infirmary, so I'm the one who took the highroad *chuckles* and stuck around a while longer. When Niika thought she was feeling good enough to make her way back to her dorm, Eden escorted her and so here we are. Just as we were about to pass the lounge we were in a few hours ago, he began to ask;
"So why did you stay there on purpose?"
"What?" Answered Niika with eyes wide open.
"You know, under your barrier while the Meteor hit."
There was a short awkward moment of silence then.
"You know you could've easily teleported away with your friend."
More silence followed and I sensed things were getting uncomfortable, I had to get in between them.
"Hey guys, I thought you were headed to your dorms, looks like you're having a date instead." I joked as I came out of my hiding spot but not to be obvious of spying.
"Dating? What are you talking about?" Answered Eden, as if he were guilty.
"Haha, just kidding, jeez man."
Niika kept quiet the rest of the way until we got to her dorm, she thanked us for walking her back, smiled and closed the door behind her. Right after, Eden gave a look signaling his leave and took off.
But it makes me wonder; why did she stay there? If the boy she was with really could teleport, then shouldn't she have gone with him?
~ Eden
I'm sorry miss Niika, you will have to make better decisions if you are to become a full pledged summoner. I released that monster so that you might learn to fight, not so you will have less faith in yourself.
But I promise you this, whatever happens I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR GUARDIAN. I wont let you down and I will be with you every step of the way. And I'm glad you don't know me for now but soon you will know how important you are to me. Ever since that faithful day, not one second of my life passed that I didn't live because of you...
*FLASHBACK STARTS*
A lone, young dragon lies wounded underneath a tree, exhausted and near death. As it makes final cries for help, a hooded figure approaches. The dragon struggles to stand up on all fours and it growls in defence. The hooded figure reveals itself to be Niika, who was nothing but a child of 9 years. The dragon still threatened, backs away but is prepared in an aggresive stance, the cloudy skies clearing and the moonlight reflects from the dragon's majestic, purple body. As the girl came closer, the dragon became more frantic and intimidated, releasing a loud growl. The girl had been frightened and began shedding tears but was still determined to help the injured creature. Not intending to provoke the dragon anymore than she already has, she stops and pulls out a small antique dagger. The dragon seeing this, prepares to spit a ball of fire from deep within its mouth but before it could possibly continue, it is surprised to witness the girl using it to cut a small wound on her wrist. As blood flowed out from her veins, the dragon couldn't help but be lost.
"Look, I can heal you. Please let me help."
She held out her right hand over her wound and a soft white light came out of it. And almost instantly her wound dissapeared. With the dragon still reluctant, it stayed motionless and the girl made her way to it. She hadn't spoken a word but was intent on healing the battle wounds the dragon obtained some hours before the encounter. As she placed her hands on the creature's beautifully scaled body, it felt warmth from her gentle touch of light. After she had fully restored the dragon's health, she gave a kind smile and revealed her own beauty, the kind that came from within and the great dragon saw this.
"I hope to see you again, my friend." She pulled out a blue ribbon from her petite backpack and tied it around the dragon's horn. She then ran off with a big grin and turned around to waive goodbye before vanishing into the thicket of the forest. The dragon, now with a memory of kindness stayed at the same spot, wondering how one girl changed his opinion about humankind.
*FLASHBACK ENDS*
I never forgot you miss Niika, I hope when you find out who I really am, you will be ready to accept me.
*Eden takes out a faded, blue ribbon *
~ Bartz
He's been in his room for an hour now, you think he'd ask if I was okay? Zidane's still probably hung up on her or something. Damn, why did I follow her in the first place? That was such a stupid decision, she was suicidal! Honestly, who stays infront of a Meteor spell? In the words of Ron Weasley, the girl is MENTAL!
I really need to come up with a plan to finally get Zidane over her.
"Hey Bartz, what are you yapping about?" Says Zidane, who was peaking out of his room.
"Uhm, nothing honey."
"Okay baby."
How I love it when he plays along with that. But it was an honest mistake, I don't call him "honey" on purpose. I guess it just slips out every now and then, I mean he's my closest friend, we pretty much spend everyday with eachother. Though that hasn't been the case lately and I want it back the way it was! He's so much fun to be with and I'm not gonna let HER take him away from me!
Wait,... Did I just say "I'm not gonna let her take him away from me?"... OH - MY - GAWD!
~ Roxas
Thinking about what happened all day won't let me sleep... The monster that attacked from nowhere, the fight that insued and Eden mysteriously appearing to aid us in battle. But the biggest question for me was why Niika stood there, under one of the most dangerous spells in existance. Somehow I feel that she did it as a means of proving something but what could that be? I wish I could take her somewhere just the two of us alone, so I can talk to her one on one. So many things to ask her if only I'm given the chance to. Not wanting to think anymore about the events that passed, I look out the window to see if there were any stars out tonight. The more I tried to avoid thinking about her, the more she popped in my mind. She is such a big question to me and I need to find answers soon, perhaps tomorrow my luck will change.
