7th Chapter
The sun shone onto the pile of autumn leaves; still covered in the morning dew as they glistened brightly. The scent of the ocean filled my nostrils. I could feel a soft breeze in the air, caressing my face. Running a hand through my hair, I yawned. I was soon greeted with the sight of a pair of vermillion butterflies which landed not far from the tree that I was under. Staring at them, I admired the pair. Soon, I found myself smiling as I watched them dance. They looked so carefree. They blended so much with the autumn; as if they were flames dancing.
If only…
"Kame-chan."
I could be like them…To be able to choose my path, my dreams.
Honestly, my dream was to become a doctor since I was little.
It was when I felt a heavy breathing on my shoulder I spun, seeing Natsume. Almost immediately I backed away, a hand on my chest. He let out his usual smile.
"Natsume-kun…Y-You scared me," I said.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to… So, Kame-chan, I heard you and Kanzaki-kun are in a relationship?"
At that moment, I could feel the temperature of my cheeks rising.
"N-No! We're not- who told you that?!"
"Ah, I thought so. I was just making sure,"
"Making sure?"
"Yeah, Kanzaki-kun-
It was a clearing of throat that silenced Natsume. At an instance, I grabbed my Yumi and readied a few arrows. Natsume spun around. His eyes widened a little, as Abe along with Shimokawa stood right in before of him. Menacing looks were worn by both of them. They were clearly looking for a fight.
"Kame-chan, let me handle this," he whispered to my ear, as he protected me. I protested. Giving me a serious look, he shook his head.
"Aren't you one of Kanzaki's underlings?" Shimokawa asked in confusion.
"Of course he is, dumbass. Anyways, we're here for the girl," Abe said, cracking his knuckles.
"And whatever for?" Natsume asked with his grin. "Kanzaki-kun and Shiroyama-kun will be here soon."
"It's none of your business, Natsume. Like I said, we're here for the girl. I want to see what she got," Abe said.
Natsume raised a brow as his grin faltered. "Excuse us, Kame-chan-
"Let her fight," was all one could say to bring all of our attention.
Hajime Kanzaki, tohoushinki of Ishiyama.
All eyes soon set on the one and only Kanzaki Hajime. Natsume did not question any further. Once Kanzaki has decided, there was no way he could talk him out of it. Reluctantly, Natsume followed his order, backing away till he was next to Kanzaki and Shiroyama.
I blinked a few times, taken aback by his words. He wants me to fight?
"Are you sure it's alright? She's just a girl-
"Shut up," Kanzaki said, cutting Shiroyama off. Natsume merely kept silent.
'Just what was he thinking? She isn't used to fighting like this…Will she be alright?' Natsume questioned himself.
"Well, ready to say good night, Kame-chan?" Shimokawa asked.
"Here goes," Abe said charging at me. Immediately I drew an arrow. I readied my Yumi as I jumped backwards, putting a great distance between me and both of them. Finally, I released the arrow. Abe dodged it but the arrow hit Shimokawa instead, piercing his arm.
"What the-
It was not long before I shot another one, nearly hitting Abe in the head. At that point I could tell he was scared. "I'll get you, bitch!" he said lunging at me. I got out of the way in time before I was pummeled flat. In return, I kicked him in the chest; a force strong enough to knock him backwards. Giving him almost no time to react, I slammed the Yumi on his head. That knocked him out. Panting, I staggered. Finally, I managed to stand up.
"Good night~" Shimokawa said before he passed out as well.
"Congrats Kame-chan~ Wow, you were quick," Natsume said clapping his hands together.
Kanzaki merely smirked as he approached me. As he made his way towards me, I could not help but blush.
Here he goes again…He's going to...do it again…
He must have noticed that or else he wouldn't have shook. He then placed a hand on my shoulder.
"Good job. You are worthy to become my underling," he stated.
It was at that moment, everyone grew quiet. That was an unexpected answer. All eyes just blankly looked at Kanzaki.
Whaaaaaatt?
