xXxXxCrimsonDreamsxXxXx: Good afternoon, morning and night, ladies and gentlemen! Here the new chapter, last Sunday have not reached to end it and so I could not upload it. You know, school. Still, I think this chapter came out pretty bad. You judge it.
Answer: Two readers of this fic asked me: "If this fic becomes an anime, what Openings and Endings would you choose for it?"
First of all, it would be an anime of 4 seasons and one single opening and ending, perhaps. 1st opening: Wing my Way of Kotoko. 1st Ending: A Frame of Mami Kawada (This decided) -others I'm not sure ... But I maybe would place Nagareboshi Etranger of Kawasumi Ayako and Swear to of Junko Minagawa.
Anyway, enjoy reading.
(I hate my bad english :c )
-I don't own Shakugan no Shana and characters, If I did, the anime series would have more than 24 episodes.-
Sunlight lit almost all the room of Kazumi Yoshida. Who would imagine that recently the moonlight illuminated two figures in the same place? Kazumi and Khamsin Nbh'w figures were lighted, both embraced in its warmth, in their memories, in the "today" that they were living.
Kazumi awoke without the boy who had slept that night at her side. She take a moment to remember what happened, what she felt at that moment, warmth, calm, love, could not have slept better. She was remembering her hand touching the skin of his face, the smell of earth mixed with boy perfume. All this in a single night.
She stands up from her bed and went to the open window, looked out and saw the rood. The Flame Haze was not there this time. The girl returned to her place, she changed her clothes to a white blouse and red skirt with black stockings and shoes.
"Enjoying freedom? The young love? Old man?" Says in a soft voice Marcosias not normally hear because their usually laughter.
"Hmph, this is not what we want to talk about." Answers his contractor, Behemoth.
"You mean that strange pesence last night." Asked Margery Daw while leaving a glass with whiskey on the table. Khamsin nods."Look, you don't have to worry, that presence vanished, calm down." Took a sip of whiskey.
"You must spend your time with the girl, because otherwise you'll end up as my abandoned dog, Margery Da-" Fist of the Chanter of Elegies crashed into her contractor, Marcosias, before he finish his sentence.
"Hmph, the boy began to work?" With "boy", Behemoth referred to Satou. He had to share the information about the return of the Tuner, Khamsin, for that he went to the headquarters of the Outlaw, in Zurich.
Margery nodded."And you said he had not opportunity." Said Margery. Looked with anger to the Movilizer with Ceremonial Equipment. Remembered that time of rain, the same day that Kazumi Yoshida gave the hat to Khamsin. The two veteran Flame Hazes were not limited to 'destroy the hopes' of Satou and Tanaka, hopes to 'fight' with Margery.
"Ah, we never said they had no chance, we just clarify that they must be prepared for a farewell." Answered Khamsin.
"Hmph, when there is a Flame Haze, there will be always a chance to take separate paths, as well. To breed friendship to such an extent that both sides love each other, there are many of them. Of course, one has to be ready for the eventual farewell." Clarifies Behemoth.
"However, this is not the case." Said Margery and observed him with a small smile. Khamsin clenched his fists hidden in the pockets of his diver.
"Ah, we consider the probability of losing the life I recover just after we feel that presence, I can not guarantee that I will not have to fight. Whatever happens, I will accept my fate and make the missy do the same." He kept his position, he was not afraid to die, the feelings of Kazumi Yoshida are his only priorities.
"Don't worry again, we will take care of the troubles." Said Marcosias with his soft tone. Not for nothing are tagged like 'battle fanatics'
"Hmph, we trust you, Claw and Fangs of Violation Marcosias, Chanter of Elegies, Margery Daw." Thanked Behemoth. Khamsin turns to retire from Satou residence, but he stopped to hear the words of the blonde with blue suit, Margery.
"You don't know who will die first, therefore, enjoy the moment you share with her, make her happy, that's exactly why you come for." Khamsin not answer, he just kept going and retires. He was more focused on protecting her that being with her. Despite what the battle fanatics said, he will continue to act the way he think is right. He will focus on that presence, keep an eye on the entire city. He can't afford to be distracted.
On leaving Satou's house, Kazumi Yoshida was stood in front of him, waving with a shy smile.
"Is something wrong?" Asked Kazumi, managed to feel some concern in the Flame Haze, Khamsin was going to answer truthfully but his contractor stepped forward to answer.
"Hmph, it's nothing you should worry, missy." Khamsin was surprised to see that Behemoth didn't tell the truth. Still, he let it go.
"Ah, if something bad happens, we will tell you." Khamsin said while he close his eyes.
"I hope so..." Whispered Kazumi, looked across her eyes avoiding his, could not forget that hug last night and cause her some embarrassment just remembering that. Khamsin noticed.
"Come with me." Khamsin says to Kazumi, she started walking and followed him.
"Where are we going?" Asked the girl.
"You will see." He answer.
Khamsin and Kazumi up the stairs to the roof of a building, where some were several plants and flowers. The wind brushed the skin of these two. She was amazed to be in such a beautiful place and with Khamsin by her side, but that wasn't all; Khamsin stood on the edge of the roof, his eyes staring at Kazumi, who did not understand the actions of the boy. With a small smile he extended his hand to the girl. "Come on." Says Khamsin with a slightly cheerfully.
"Wh-What?" The blushing girl didn't know what to do or to answer.
"Take my hand." He says. He could hear as the girl hesitated, could not take the boy's hand, didn't know what the plan was and if it was what she thought, even though she had done that before, caused her a little dizzy. Kazumi approach her hand, and before she take a step back, Khamsin took her hand and moved a little closer to him as he takes a step backwards. Almost fell to the ground, Kazumi was startled to notice that but Khamsin was devoted to stay in the air along with her. It is the same that Kazumi had done with the Flaming Hair Blazing Eyed Hunter, Shana, the only difference is that Shana had wings on her back.
For every second that passed, Khamsin grew back and flew a little higher as he held Kazumi, who is now resting on the boy's chest, squeezing her hands and closing her eyes tightly, Khamsin laughed a little at the sight, feel the reaction of the girl. "Ah, don't worry, I won't let go your hand." He whispers while squeezing the hand of the girl. Kazumi watches a little surprised.
"Khamsin-san..." That was all she got to say. Khamsin continued flying with more speed, Kazumi felt the breeze and relaxed a little, still resting on, watching her city from above, experiencing something she never thought she would live.
Even so...
Khamsin did this just to keep a better eye on the city. The Haridan is no longer here, the only way to deal with this and be with Kazumi at the same time, is this.
"Is okay to do this?" Asked Kazumi.
"Ah, no one will notice us if we are at this point of height. Don't worry." Answers Khamsin with a serious tone.
"Khamsin-san... I want to ask..." Kazumi was interrupted by the sound of her cell phone. But Kazumi had not taken her cell. How it is possible? Khamsin took out Kazumi's cell from his diver. He had it. He handed it to the girl.
"Respond, it can be your brother." Says the Tuner while holding it. The confused girl attend her cell phone.
"H-Hello?"
"Sister! Where are you!? I hope you're buying something to eat." Ken answer desperate.
Kazumi exhausted sighs. "I'll be back at home soon and I'll prepare something to eat." She ended the call. Khamsin stares at her. "Wh-What?" Asked the girl nervously.
"Why do you have to take care of feeding?" Asked the Flame Haze with a sigh.
"I don't want to leave him alone in the kitchen, I did that and it was a disaster." Answers with a silly smile.
"I see..." Answer indifferently, looking away. Kazumi frowns.
"Why you have my phone?" Asked Kazumi.
"Ah, because you won't have it." He answered still looking away.
"Who told you?" She asked angrily.
"Ah, just try to keep you connected with the rest." Kazumi keeps confused."If something happens to someone, and you're the only one who can do something, because you don't have a technological material that is used for communication in your hands to request help, that person will be lost." Khamsin started to be carried away by seeing such a technological advancement. Kazumi laughing as the wind keeps blowing her hair.
Kazumi enters the store to buy some meat and vegetables, to prepare lunch. Khamsin waits at the door.
Some girls went through the door of the shop, a girl with a short brown hair, another long black hair. The girl with short hair wears a white shirt and green shorts, the other girl wears a black blouse with a pink skirt. Khamsin watched them and feel it familiar from somewhere. The girls approach and watch him too.
"Woah! You're the boy from the cafeteria." Says the girl with short hair, was Ogata Matake, classmate and friend of Kazumi Yoshida.
"I almost didn't recognize you with the hood." Said her companion, Hirai Yukari. Khamsin just stood watching them.
"You are so cute!" Ogata exclaims while playing Khamsin cheeks.
"Annoying." Thinks the hooded boy. It is the only reaction.
"So tell us what are you doing here." Asked Hirai. "No, no! Better question... What are you for Kazumi?" Asked excitedly. Board her hands and waits for a response. The same Ogata.
Khamsin frowns and presses his lips. "Ah, that's none of your business." Says.
The girls stared at him. "Hey, hey, watch it, you angry boy!" Ogata says with an exaggerated tone joking.
Kazumi was not far from the entrance, she can see her friends were at the entrance talking to him. Her eyes widened immediately ended their purchases and headed to the door. She place right next to Khamsin. "Ogata-san, Yukari-chan. What are they doing here?" Asked with a silly smile.
"Oh, you have a date." Ogata says to Khamsin.
"We passed through here and we find your friend. We wanted to know what has to do with you, but it seems to be so reserved." Answer Hirai.
Kazumi laughs with awkwardness. "W-Well, I told you it's just an old friend."
"Well, since we're all here. Why not spend the afternoon together?" Offers Ogata. Kazumi drops her shopping bag, Khamsin hands and his face hidden in the hood.
"I... I... have to prepare the dinner." Answers Kazumi with downcast eyes and reddish face.
"Then, let's go all to the house of Kazumi to lunch!" Offers Hirai while taking Kazumi's arm.
"Ah, should not make decisions for her." Khamsin says.
"I-It's all right, Khamsin-san." Kazumi whispers."Khamsin-san has things to do, he can't come with us." Says avoidin eye contact with her friends.
The girl doesn't want the Flame Haze to get known by everybody.
"Oh, come on, he was so busy that you kept him wating you at the door of the store." Laughs Ogata. Kazumi bites her lip and look troubled to the boy.
"Ah, I offered, but I really have something to do." Says Khamsin while he walks aways from the store, away from the girl and her companions. Kazumi watches him leave.
"Khamsin-san..." It was not a lie that he had something to do, but she didn't know that, still, she feel strange.
Kazumi and the girls, Yukari Hirai, Ogata Matake, entered the Yoshida's residence. Ken was in the dining room, half-lyinf on the counter. "I'm starving, sister, give me food!" He constantly complained. She sighs and goes to the kitchen to place the purchases on the counter.
She kepts wondering how Khamsin left, his gaze so indifferent to the situation, but also, quite determined. He was hiding something from her, at least that's what she thought. But she was not wrong, through she wanted to be wrong, she wasn't. It's only the second day of his return and things seems to complex. She wanted to insist, but if Khamsin is able to hide something, that "something", is something she, the ordinary girl, don't have to know.
Hirai enters the kitchen and hugged her friend "Do you need my help?" Asked beaming. Kazumi nods and accept it.
"Thank you." Began to prepare for lunch.
"Hmph, maybe we should tell the missy." Says Behemoth with some guilty. Khamsin walks to a small abandoned cabin in the corner of the city.
"Ah, you're right, is proving to be more insightful than it seems. But..." Pauses to observe a small old wooden cabinet. "I don't plan to involve her unless it is really necessary." Open the closet, inside contains a fairly thick and tall pillar, wrapped in bandages. The Mekest. "Yeah, she requested us to tell her everything that happen, but there's something she don't understand." Approach and pass his hand gently through the Mekest. "I will not make a team with someone I want to protect." Whispers.
"Hmph, but we should let her go by her own way and if that's what she decides..."
"Ah, if she decides, I will not stop her, for now I decide not to tell her my steps. But I promise that if someone or something appears, I will not omit any detail." Takes the Mekest and placed in his back."Let's go."
"Hmph."
"Yukari-chan, have you ever worried about someone?" Asked Kazumi. They're still in the kitchen, preparing salad for lunch while the meat cooks.
"Kazumi, What kind of question is that?" Did I never worried about you?" Laughs.
"N-No, but I..." Don't know how to proceed. She don't know whether or not to tell her worries, after all it was her trusted friend.
"Are you concerned about Khamsin-san?" Smiles mischievously.
Kazumi squeal. "H-H-How do you know?" And cover her mouth so not reveal more.
"Oh girl, is so obvious, I saw you looked at him with concern, don't you?"
"No, I only fear that is hidden me something." Whispers feels she shouldn't speak, but she's so desperate and unsure that it can't be contained.
"I think if he's hiding something, would be because he wants to protect you." Answered Hirai, Kazumi surprises."I don't know too much about the kind of boys like him, but someone so reserved is someone who protects himself and protect the things he care, therefore also he protects you. When someone like him hides something, it might do it to protect you." She smiles."Would he ever hide something from you?"
"N-No." He had told her his past, something he wouldn't tell to everybody.
"There you have it, if you're so sure that he never hide something from you, then we are so close from what I'm telling you."
"So Khamsin-san is protecting me? From what?" She thinks.
"Ah, here." Supports Mekest on the floor.
"Hmph, there is more likely to find nothing. But if that happens..."
"We'll wait, right?"
"Hmph, it's the only option." Khamsin sighs as he prepares to analyze the situation of the city with the help of the Mekest."Just hope that this young lady is safe."
"Ah, I hope the same."
The lunch was ready. Ken and Ogata set the table for lunch. Kazumi served the food with the same despondent face like before. "It is happenning something bad? If it is that, how bad it can be? He may..." Her hands tremble and her eyes widened, open mouth, shocked, imagine the worst. "Lost him , again." Whispers. Ken worried stares at her.
"Kazumi, are you okay?" Ogata touches her shoulder. Kazumi scared and walk backwards. She had no idea of with whom she was, or what she had around her. But something suddenly calmed down, she felt a presence in her room. She clenched her fists and started walking to her room.
"I'll be right back." She says while leaves. Climbing the stairs that lead to her room, small tears in her eyes remain dry. She hits the steps with her heavy footsteps. Opens the door of her room and finds the small figure of a ten year old boy. It was the figure of Khamsin Nbh'w, as well, had entered through the window of her room, supporting the Mekest on the edge of the window. Kazumi remains where is staring at him. Khamsin approach and stares at her too.
"Ah, it seems like you're about to cry." Said Khamsin, Kazumi is contained, but a great cry out of the girl came out and falls into the arms of the Flame Haze. The hooded boy is confused by the reaction of the girl. Her cry was like a desperate child.
"You fool!" Cries the girl who always appeared as the most considerate, most respectfully, never heard her angry or insult someone. Khamsin was more confused, but stopped to think that she maybe realized it."I thought... thought..." Said while sob, but she don't finish the sentence.
"Ah, please, calm down." Says while his arms are around her.
"I can't calm down!" She lifts her head to look at the boy who's holding her. "Y-You went to fight, right? You went to die again right?" She insisted her distrust and fear frowning while her tears fall and she press her lip. Khamsin carefully watched her worried eyes with an indifferent face.
"Ah, I don't pretend to die. If something does happen, my priority would be protect you."
"What's going on?" Asked the girl in a fairly sharp and quiet tone, crying already calmed not allowed her to speak calmly.
Khamsin sighs. "For now, nothing."
"Hmph, but there are three Flame Hazes in the city, we failed to feel whether they intend to attack. " answer his contractor.
"Ah, there is a presence that is quite big, I have felt it last night, I don't say anything because I wanted you to stay calm until I find something, but when something happens, I hope that you'll stay calm. Don't be afraid to lose me, fear is not useful." He looks her eyes and moves her hair covering her face. Kazumi is confused at first, but then nods approving the above words of the boy and smiles without any trace of insecurity. Khamsin seen such a look of the girl and is surprised. After looking at it for a while, noticing her whole face (Since he moved traces of hair revealing her pale face), her bright eyes without tears, her lips spread into a smile, lips to which someday he would approach.
Para: It was not so bad.
xXxXxCrimsonDreamsxXxXx: Meh, I feel that nothing made sense. Although Mekest has returned, it had to return : ')
Para: It made sense, we are among the small Kazumi paranoia and the determination of Khamsin.
xXxXxCrimsonDreamsxxXxX: I feel that I do not express that well.
Para: If someone did not understand something, maybe they will ask.
xXxXxCrimsonDreamsxXxXx: The last scene I did not see so dramatically, Kazumi had an attitude of little girl, I laughed for a moment. And the scene of the flight is really adorable. And the final sentence. "lips to which someday he would approach." Kyaa! I think this chapter is not so bad :'D
Kazumi: And Yukari-chan was very insightful.
xXxXxCrimsonDreamsxxXxX: Well, considering that I have a day late in the update, I try to update before Sunday next, or at any rate publish two chapters on Sunday. I'll do the best I can.
I hope you liked it, if you have more questions, of any kind, I am here to answer, always attentive to my mail (I get all ~kyahaa)
See you on the next chapter!