Authors Note:
Sorry for the late post guys, just wanted to let you all know I'm not dead just yet! Been busy with a lot of stuff. Lost my job recently, so I've been busy looking for work. Plus, I'm in the middle of school and a TON of video games (Kirby's Epic Yarn, Rhythm Heaven Fever, Tales of Graces F, etc). So sorry about all of that guys, on to chapter 4…
"…What do you want, Nier?" After what Kaine had just done, she was NOT in the mood to talk to him. She hoped that Nier didn't notice the slight crack in her voice. Fortunately for her, he didn't notice… He seemed really excited about something…
"Kaine! There you are!" Nier's eyes were simply beaming at her. Kaine took notice and wasn't sure what to think… Seems like she's in the clear, Nier didn't notice what she was doing behind the rock. She decided to go along with Nier's conversation….
"Whats got you so fucking happy? Did anything happen in the Village?"
"Nope, nothing like that!" Nier swatted his hand dismissively, "I got you some stuff!"
Kaine, slightly surprised, was about to speak, when out of nowhere…
"GAH!" shouted Weiss, who while passed out, Nier decided to put the book in his bag, along with Kaine's new outfit. "NO! Not the cloths! Get me out of this infernal place!" Nier simply laughed. Kaine couldn't help but smirk at Weiss's current position. Nier opened the bag he was carrying, and in a rush, Weiss came flying out in panic.
"Thank the gods! I thought the vile nightmare would never end…!" Nier couldn't help but chuckle at Weiss's torment. The sacred tome noticed this, however
"And you! Don't you ever stuff me in some bag, like im some mere book! Im Grimoire Weiss! The all powerful..."
"…And all knowing sacred tome" Nier interrupted, "I Know, Weiss."
"…You don't look anything special to me, crappy book, you'd do better as a pamphlet for some fucking retirement home" Kaine barbed. Weiss looked at her incredulously
"You dare ridicule me! I knew getting her that gift was a bad idea! I don't even see why we even went through the trouble…"
"Gift?" Kaine interrupted, "What Gift?" She simply stared at Nier for an explanation…
"Well…" now it seemed to be Nier's turn to be unsure of what to say… What should he say without her blowing his chance at kindness off?
"I noticed lately…we've been in countless lately, and I noticed that your outfit is more worn and torn than usual…"
Kaine looked up, listening to what Nier what trying to say…this looked like a good sign
"…so I thought that since you weren't a fan of wearing full clothing, you'd might appreciate this" He started reaching in the bag, revealing Kaine's new outfit. Kaine stared, wide eyed.
"You've done way too much for me and my sis. You've helped me out so much. I know I don't say it often…but I really appreciate all the help… I wasn't sure what to get exactly…I'm no lingerie expert, but I decided to get an exact replica... The outfit is fine, I got you a negligee, but I wasn't sure about your…Underwear. What kind is it? I don't think I've seen THAT before, at least, not on women…"
"Enough!" Kaine shouted, out of nowhere. Nier and Weiss just stared at her…Unsure what to say.
Kaine decided to storm off on her own….
Weiss couldn't help but say, "Your right, lad. Kaine hasn't been herself lately. Well, she is normally moody, but not this moody!" Nier stared back at Weiss, nodding in agreement. "Go and have a talk with her, you seem to have a knack at understanding a situation, despite your crudeness…"
Nier looked at Kaine from the distance, now filled with determination, "I Will Weiss. Be right back…" he took the bag and outfit with him…
Nier found her standing near a river, staring into it. She heard his footsteps creeping closer
Kaine turned to look at Nier, "I'm sorry…I don't know what came over me…" Kaine inched closer to Nier, and he simply handed her the new outfit. "I really DO appreciate it…I didn't even think I needed a new one. Now that you mention it…" She took a quick glance at herself "It IS falling apart"
Nier started to smile. He got through to her
Kaine just stared at the ground "I'm sorry about lashing out… I didn't think anyone would ever consider my well being like this… I'm just not used to it… And I don't deserve the outfit"
Nier didn't like seeing her get so down on herself like this… When Kaine finally looked back up at him, her desolate eyes shot straight through his heart.
Nier just walked closer to her "You DO deserve it" he said, filled with meaning, "You deserve more than you know…seriously, thanks" Nier looked straight at her.
Both now standing in silence, for how long, they weren't sure.
Kaine finally spoke up "I…I don't know what I'm supposed to say at times like this…"
Nier simply looked at her. "Thanks would be about right" He just stood there, smiling
That smile… His smile
"….Thanks, Nier"
He couldn't help but grin like an idiot. "don't thank me just yet, when I neared the gate, I also got us some food!" And with that, he pulled out a massive blanket along with a basket filled to the brim with food! But not only that, he pulled out meat, and lots of it!
Kaine was simply speechless. He must have spent a lot on just her, doing all of these nice things, and here she was, thinking of him like he was some kind of fucking…
She couldn't take it anymore, she started crying… Silent tears started to fall.
Nier was surprised at her current actions, "Kaine…" he then held her hand, gesturing her toward the little picnic spot he set up "Comon, don't be sad, this was all for you! Don't ever think you don't deserve any of this! You'll feel better once you eat, you'll see! Nier reasoned.
'…if only he knew' Kaine thought, 'if only he knew why I was even this upset….
Both sat and enjoyed each others company while they ate. After a certain period of time Kaine eventually gotten better and they both ate their dinner together. "Oh! That reminds me; I got some great news to tell you! We got a new mission!"
Kaine looked up, still stuffing herself. She murmured while still messily eating her meal loudly at Nier's general location. Her way of showing that she was paying attention, listening….
Too Be continued
