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Chapter 7

Himeno moaned softly as she shifted in bed. She was alone in a bedroom, lying in a comfortable bed. A blanket lay across her body keeping her warm and relaxed. Rays of sunlight began to flutter in the windows. They were dancing all throughout the room and playfully started to dance on Himeno's face.

Her peaceful face started to twitch as her eyes slowly fluttered open.

She stared blankly at the pale orange ceiling.

It's so peaceful in here. I wonder…. where I am?

She started to move her body but pain shot through her causing her not to move at all.

She winced closing her eyes.

"I would advise you not to move, Himeno" said a masculine voice. It was very soft and calm. It was so welcoming and kind that the voice could draw any one to listen to it.

"I apologize for not getting to your aide sooner, but things got a little, off hand…" He said trailing off.

Himeno said nothing. No sound seemed to want to come out of her mouth.

Himeno craned her head to the right side where the voice was coming from. She was thankful that this gesture wasn't causing her pain.

A handsome man dressed in casual clothes sat in a chair by the closet in the room. His hair was silver and he wore classes. Beautiful purple eyes shone through his glasses. He gave her a warm smile as she stared at him.

He looks so familiar. And so does his voice. I know I seen him somewhere. Maybe he's from one of my strange dreams.

Himeno continued to stare blankly at him.

"My name is Sasame. Do you remember me Himeno? Do you remember all that has happen?"

Himeno craned her head back and closed her eyes.

All that has happen. Do I remember all that has happen? What has happen? Who is he?

Suddenly the events at Awayuki High flooded in her mind playing back the events like an old movie.

"SHIN!" Himeno cried jumping out of bed. She forgot all the pain and painfully tumbled to the ground.

A shocked Sasame rushed over to her.

"Himeno! Are you all right!"

Tears were pouring out her eyes as she stared up at Sasame.

"I r..remember. I remember what happen."

Her head dropped into his chest as she sobbed. "Is he dead? D…did I…did I save him? Please I have to know."

Sasame started to stroke her head as she sobbed in his chest.

"He's alright Himeno. I assure you. He's healing right now, as you are. The both of you have been through a lot. That's why you're resting now. Once you get your strength up you can see him, if you wish."

Himeno stopped sobbing and gazed up at Sasame.

"Yes. I would like that."

Sasame then lifted her up and placed her carefully but gracefully back into her bed. As he pulled the covers over her weak body, his smile grew deeper. She had already drifted back to sleep.

"Sleep well, my sweet princess."

Later that night Himeno was woken up, but this time no rays of sunshine danced on her face.

She looked over in the direction where Sasame was sitting but he was not there. The room was dark and shadows started to form from the window. Someone was standing on the window seal. It was a young man with clothes that flowed with the wind. His hair danced softly behind him.

Though it was dark, the moonlight gave enough light for Himeno to see him. She gasped as she realized who he was.

"H…Hayate" She whispered into the air. Then as quickly as he came, he left.

She stared at the window a little while longer before drifting back to sleep.


Hayate allowed the wind to smoothly sail him to his destination. Leafeania was somewhat peaceful today as Hayate headed to check in on Shin. Both Himeno and Shin had lost a lot of leafe two days ago after dealing with The Princess of Disaster. She was now back in Leafeania planning no doubt her next moves.

Hayate landed smoothly on the ground. In front of him loomed a huge oak tree. There was an opening at its bottom and Hayate walked in.

A pod shape like a diamond sat in the middle of the tree. It was used to give the Leafe Knights more Leafe if they needed it. Usually it glowed with rainbow colors but to Hayate's surprised it didn't. He looked confused as he stared at it.

"He's not in their" said a bored voice from behind him. "Goh took him back last night. Shin seems to be a very strong little boy."

Hayate turned around as Kei handed him a clipboard of Shin's condition.

"How long have you been out here Kei?"

Kei shrugged, his usual uncaring gesture. "Not that long. Goh has been out here every day, all day since Shin has been in the pod. He wouldn't leave his side so I decided to watch the boys. After all, this was the only time they could behave. Why not?"

Hayate snickered at this.

Same ole Kei.

"So….." Kei trialed off, his boredom replaced by curiosity. "How is our little princess? I know you've been checking up on her."

Kei gave him a playful wink.

Hayate blushed a little at this, but he was frowning.

"Please don't call her princess, especially to her."

Kei's eyebrows raised and he crossed his arms as she stared blankly at Hayate.

"Don't stare at me like that Kei."

"You're lucky that's the only thing I'm doing to you Hayate. I should just blind you for the rest of your nature born life for thinking something foolish like this."

Hayate said nothing as Kei continued. "Do you honestly think you can keep the truth from her? She's home Hayate. She belongs here and she needs to know of her past. It's who she is."

"I'm not keeping the truth from her" Hayate says bitterly as he turns his back on Kei. "I'm not going to waste our time by telling her things that don't matter anymore. She's the pretear, nothing more. She will fight and then leave."

Hayate began to walk away clearly ending the conversation.

Kei sighed heavily as he watched Hayate walk away. He then started to snicker.

"He's so rash with his decisions. Honestly Takako, what did you ever see in him."

From out the shadows came a beautiful young women dressed in a tan dress. Her hair was black and lay peacefully at her sides. Her dazzling green eyes smiled up at Kei.

"Oh Kei. He's not that bad. Hayate is just scared right now. He doesn't want to be rejected by a girl he loved throughout the century. I think it's kind of cute actually."

She walked up to Kei and her smile deepened. "Besides, you know that Hayate and I were years ago. Nothing more but a silly crush. I'm in love with the love of my life now."

"Yadda, yadda, yadda, you and Sasame" Kei said teasingly. "I'll see you back at the house."

Takako waved Kei off as he to left the oak tree.


"I see. So this is what Hayate is planning." Sasame said to Kei, pondering on this. They were back at the house inside of Sasame's office.

"That's how it sounded to me" Kei declared as he redid his ponytail wishing he had a brush. "But knowing Hayate. There's more to his "elaborate" plans."

Kei laughed at that.

Sasame remained calm as he sat on the edge of his desk looking out his window.

"Then maybe we should leave this up to Hayate. Let's try to the best of our ability to back him up on this one."

Kei shrugged. "Suit yourself. Anyways, how is Himeno? I haven't seen the poor girl since she arrived here."

Sasame smiled.

"She's doing much better. Her strength has risen tremendously and I can honestly say in about a few days she should be up in walking. I have been watching over her in the day time while Hayate watches her during the night."

"She used up a lot of Leafe back there" Kei said bluntly, ignoring Sasame's sugar coated answer. "I fear if she uses all that energy again we won't have a princess to look after with all the trouble we went through finding her."

"I agree. For now she will just have to fight as a pretear. Though it's going to take her awhile to master the pretear's ability."

Seeming satisfied Kei got up and headed for the door but not before saying what was really on his mind.

"You do understand that this can all back fire Sasame? Leaving Hayate to sort out his feeling in all. Just be prepared to handle things even if your head is a little clouded by your love for Takako right now."

Kei left without a respond from Sasame. Sasame stared out the window no longer smiling.


Himeno was woken up again by dancing rays of sunlight. It was peaceful just lying in bed but Himeno's strength was ninety percent back and she was starting to become restless just lying in bed.

She sat up and began to stretch. Secretly when Sasame had left to bring her lunch she would sneakily leave the room in search for Shin's room. She had an idea where it was but Sasame seemed to always show up before she could do more searching. She was unaware that Sasame was the knight of sound and that he knew exactly what Himeno was doing.

Himeno noticed her breakfast was sitting in the chair that Sasame was usually at. She quickly got dressed and gobbled up her breakfast.

Standing fully dressed, Himeno stared at the door wondering where Sasame was since he normally greeted her when she had awoken. Himeno opened her door and walked into the hallway. It was peaceful and quiet. It was almost as long as some of the hallways in Natsue's mansion.

Himeno sighed, placing her hands on her hips.

I wonder where he could be. Well since he's not here yet, I should go and visit Shin.

Himeno began to walk down the hallway as sunlight poured through the hallways and paintings loomed on the walls.

"Where am I?" she muttered as she looked out the passing windows. There were tall trees outside of the estate. It wasn't a big estate or fancy, but it was still nice and peacefully, and it seemed to be hidden in all the tall tress surrounding the estate.

Himeno continued to walk down the hallway. Soon she started to hear a faint sound of snoring. It was coming from the last door down the hall. It was half open and as Himeno came closer, the snoring got a little louder.

Nervously, Himeno open the door wider and walked in. The room was the same size as her's, but the color was different.

There were two people in the room. A little boy lay in the bed covered in soft covers, while a young man with brown hair and red high lights sat in a chair next to the bed snoring.

"Goh," Himeno gasped as she stared at him in awe. Goh started to stir in his sleep, but he remained asleep.

Himeno's attention then turned to the little boy asleep and her eyes softened.

"Oh Shin." Tears of joy filled her eyes as she gazed at the sleeping Shin.

I'm so happy that you're alive.

Himeno wiped her eyes, not knowing that someone was standing at the door.

"Himeno," called a sweet voice from the door.

Himeno turned around and gasped.

"You…" It was the same girl from here her dreams. She was the beautiful girl with dark hair and stunning green eyes who was walking side by side with Sasame.

"It's good to see you again, Himeno."

Himeno straighten up.

"I know you, don't I? But I…can't remember, why?"

New tears were welling back into her eyes.

"I'm Takako," the women said softly. "And yes Himeno. We once knew each other, once…" she trailed off looking elsewhere.

"Then from where Takako," Himeno cried. Both Shin and Goh started to stir. Himeno lowered her voice.

"I'm sorry but… I'm so confused. I just want to know what's going on and why I'm having all these dreams."

Himeno gazed up at Takako with so much courage and determination it sent electricity through her body.

Takako gave Himeno a warm smile and said, "Follow me Himeno. Hayate will tell you….everything."

"Hayate…"

That's right, Hayate. He was there before I fainted. He had always been there. But why?

Himeno followed Takako down the hallway till they reached some stairs. Takako looked back at Himeno. Her eyes were a little sad. Just as quickly as she looked at Himeno, she turned back around, saying nothing. As Quickly as Takako did that, Himeno felt something. It was all in her eyes.

Is she hiding something?

Takako lead Himeno towards the kitchen while Himeno took in everything about the house.

She then lead Himeno into the kitchen and Himeno stopped short. Mannen, Hajime, Kei, and Sasame were all sitting around the kitchen table.

Tears were welling up in her eyes again. It felt like years since she seen Mannen and Hajime.

"Mannen, Hajime," she choked out.

The two boys looked up. "Himeno!" They got up and ran over to her. She embraced them, leaking her tears into their hair.

Kei and Sasame watched with mild delight.

"I'm so glad you're ok Himeno," Hajime said smiling up at her.

"And we heard you kicked butt" Mannen exclaimed proudly.

Himeno sighed. "Yeah but….."

"Don't be so hard on yourself Himeno," said Kei as he peered at her. "If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't all be here, and neither would Shin."

"Yes Himeno," agreed Sasame joining in. "You did your best and saved little Shin."

Himeno manged to smile but then stopped as she realized something.

"Kei…..what are you doing here?"

Kei gasped. He was startled by the question but he simply gave a short laugh. "Hayate is supposed to tell you" he added cheekily.

"Hayate…."

Takako placed a reassuring hand on Himeno's shoulder. "Please Himeno, take a seat."

She did just that, sitting next to Kei and Mannen.

A few minutes passed and Hayate walked in. He was fully clothed in his knight's uniform, but he was indifferent. Neither happy nor sad, just blank.

Himeno stared at him in awe. She had only seen him once like this, but it was too dark to see his entire form. Her heart began to thump faster as she watched him. Nervously she placed her on her chest to steady herself.

I hope no one can hear me. Why do I feel this way, I barley know him, right?

Hayate cleared his throat before talking, "Himeno, I know you have many questions." He began still showing no emotion. "For starters, we are the Leafe knights, protectors of Leafeania, and you are the pretear."

"The preater," she said with confusion. Then she remembered the day back at school and the power that surged out her body.

"That's why I have this power isn't it," she asked staring at her hands. "It's because I'm the preater."

No one said a word. Sasame looked out the windows while Takako and Kei exchange worried glances.

"What powers?" asked Mannen as he scratched his head. "You only have powers when you prêt with us, right Hayate."

Hayate was also staring elsewhere. His emotionless demeanor was dropping and he also looked worried though he was trying to hide it.

Mannen caught it and he started to frown. "What's going on here" he asked, clearly upset that he was left out of something.

Hayate gasped and turned around furiously at Mannen.

"What are you talking about Mannen!" Before Mannen could respond, Hayate turned towards Himeno, still furious.

"Listen Himeno, and listen well. You are a pretear, nothing more. Pretears are warriors who prêt with the leafe knights to protect the land of Leafenia. You were chosen to do this because The Princess of Disaster has awoken. That's why we came to earth looking for you."

Himeno watched in awe, not even moving an inch. She was taking everything in.

"Once you help us defeat The Princess of Disaster, you're going…."

Everyone was staring at him now, hoping what they thought was not going to be said."

"Back to earth."

Everyone gasped. Hayate looked a little stunned but he clearly got over it since he was getting ready to go.

"Wait Hayate," screamed Mannen as he stood up in his chair. He was now furious.

"Why does she have to go back? They'll put her in some…orphanage! She belongs here, just like Takako!"

Takako," Himeno thought as she looked over to the woman who was sighing deeply. She must have been a pretear too.

Mannen was trying desperately to keep his posture like Hayate but the thought of Himeno leaving was cutting into him.

"Then what about the princess," Hajime asked, also confused with what was going on. "I thought we found her too."

Hayate looked away but he didn't leave. He was getting ready to say something so everybody waited and listened.

"She's gone."

"Gone" muttered Hajime tilting his head as Kei choked on the water he was drinking. Takako handed him a piece of paper towel.

"Who cares?" Mannen blurted out. "What about Himeno? Why can't she stay? Answer me!"

A gentle hand was placed on Mannen's shoulder. He looked up into Himeno's reassuring eyes and stopped shouting.

He sat back down as Himeno approached Hayate.

"Hayate," she said softly, ignoring the fright that was telling her to stop. "I understand completely why I'm here, and once I'm done helping you guys, I'll leave…but."

Hayate was looking down at her with lowered gentle eyes.

"Would you know anything about who my family were, or the dreams that I was having?"

Hayate's eyes were still lowered. He had planned and gone over what he wanted to tell her but seeing her like this, so close to him, he was having trouble delivering what he wanted to tell her.

"You're from earth so of course we wouldn't know who your parents were, and those dreams mean nothing. They're tricks from The Princess of Disaster."

"Ignore them," he muttered shakily as he turned around and left.

Himeno stared after him as her shoulders dropped. The others watched her, hoping she was alright.

"Himeno" Hajime called with a worried expression on his face. "Are you ok?"

Himeno took a deep breath then turned around to face everyone. They gasped.

She was smiling.

"I'm ok Hajime. He doesn't know, but I'm sure someone else knows who my family is. When that time comes I'll be the happiest girl in the world, till that day comes and going to be the Pretear and stopped The Princess of Disaster."

"But Himeno" Mannen urged, still worried.

"But nothing," Himeno teased. "Hey lets go check up on Goh and Shin. I'm sure they're up by now."

Hajime and Mannen looked at each before getting up and following Himeno. Himeno gave the other two knights and Takako a warm smile before leaving.

"I can't believe him" Takako blurted out. She was still staring at the door where Himeno and Hayate had walked out. "Hayate can't be serious, can he?"

Kei got out of his chair and headed towards the door. He then stopped and said, "You still think it's cute, Takako."

She gasped as she looked away.

"Kei" Sasame called after him.

Kei waved his hand in the air as he to left the room.

Sasame sighed heavily.

Sorry it took me so long to upload this chapter, I was having another writers block and it was hard to finish this chapter. Are you guys shocked about Hayate? Are you guys wondering what's going to happen next? Well I won't know unless you REVIEW!

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