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Chapter 8

Rein's POV

"Bright, do you really know the way?"

"Yes. I'm confident. I have my map here."

"Ahh, where did you buy it?" Because, it might be a fake one. *sigh*

"Hmm, I'm not sure where 'cause I've been too many places and buy maps anywhere."

"Are we really heading where Fine is?"

"I guess it is."

"But the mountain is opposite the way!"

"Aaah.. Hmm..*sigh* I guess this is a fake one." Bright said as he looked at the map sadly and became sadder as he look at the sight ahead.

*Sigh* Here we go again… another dead end. Really, Bright trust too much at those things. How can he come back home if he's like this?

Bright walked to the edge of the cliff. I followed behind him.

"Hey, it's alright. We can find the way even without it." I said cheering him up.

"I hope so."

"So, let's try again?" He smiled and nodded as an answer.

Before I turn around, I look down the cliff and saw a familiar thing. My eyes widen as I recognized who it is.

"*gasp* Bright! Look! There's my sister! Down there!"

"Fine! Fine! Look here! Look here!" I shouted. Bright too helped me calling Fine.

"Fine! We're here! Fine! Fine!" I sighed disappointedly as we looked at her walked away- with someone.

"Rein, maybe we can still catch her. Let's go down?"

"Yeah, you're right. We must hurry before we lost her." I said as we ride his horse.

Shade's POV

"Shade, why are you looking up there?"

"Oh, it's nothing. Let's go?"

"Okay."

*sigh* It's weird. Why do I feel like this? I know it's her sister... the blue-haired girl I saw at the top of the cliff (I know her 'cause Fine describe her to me). But, why did I don't want her to see her twin now?

"Shade, are you okay? You seems like you're in deep thoughts. Is there anything that's bothering you?"

"No. It's really nothing. Don't mind me."

"Are you really sure? You aren't sick?"

"No—"

I got surprised when Fine put her hands to my cheek and pull me until our foreheads touch. I quickly draw myself back as I felt a little hot. I look at her as she sighed in relief.

"I'm glad you're not sick. Anyway, if there is something troubling you, you can always tell me about it. I might be of help."

"Okay." I said as I smiled to her. She smiled back.

Now I get the answer. I don't want to be separated with her yet… just not this time.

I quickly run and drag Fine, away where I saw her sister, until I'm certain that we're far away.

"Sha-de… why did you *pant* run so suddenly? And even drag me!? What if my arm got dislocated because of your strong grip?"

"Okay, okay. I'm sorry. I just want to be with you while I still can." Wait… what!? Why the hell did I say that? Oh, well…

Embarrassed with what I said, I slowly look at her. But to my surprise, I saw her blushing just like the color of her hair. Damn, why is she so cute that way? My heart beats became erratic.

"Nn, don't take it the other way." I said awkwardly.

"I-I know! It's just that, you're surprisingly blunt today."

*silence*

"H-hey, I think there's a river near us."

"Yeah. I think so too." she said as we headed where the flashing of water is.

Fine look at the river in awe as we get there.

"Waaah! Shade, take a look at those fish. They're so big! Can we eat them?"

"Yeah."

"Yay! Let's start fishing!"

*sigh* Thinking about food again.

"Then, gather some woods and start making a fire. I'll handle the fishing part."

"Okay! Got it!" she said as she picked some woods around excitedly while I sharpen a big piece of wooden stick to use for fishing.

**After an hour**

"Wow. That was delicious! The fish really taste its best when fresh."

"Yeah. Yes, it is."

*silence*

"*yawn* Can we take a nap for now?"

"Hmm? I guess we can."

"It's so peaceful. The sight of the river makes me want to close my eyes and…sleep." She mumbled as she closes her eyes, bowing her head.

After a while

*sigh* 'Wouldn't her neck hurt while sleeping like that?' With this in thought, I unconsciously went to her side and rest her head to my shoulder.

I looked at her. Too many questions filled my thoughts as minutes have passed. And then, a decision was made in my mind.

For now, I'll enjoy this little moment… until that time comes.

I rest my head to hers. She's right it's peaceful here. Soon enough, I fell asleep.

Fine's POV

I find myself waking up from a comfortable sleep. When I look at my left side, I saw someone's shoulder and quickly sit straight as soon I realized who it was. I must be blushing right now from embarrassment.

"I-I'm sorry!" I blurted out while looking down but no response.

I look at him and started to poke his cheek but he doesn't budge to move.

"Oh, he must be sleeping." I smiled as he looks so peaceful at his sleep.

Maybe he's tired from fishing earlier.

"Well then, I'll catch fish for dinner!" I said as I stand up and started walking to the river with the spear in my hand.

**A few minutes later**

"I'll catch you now!" I said while running towards them. I guess I have this dark aura around me. Argh, these fishes are getting to my nerve! Why are they so fast? I can't even catch one!

"You're dead if you didn't let me catch you!"

When I was about to hit them, I slipped into one of the stones and splashed water all around. Great, now I'm wet.

Before I knew it, Shade was laughing so hard at the river side. I glared at him.

"Hahaha.. So-Sorry! Haha.. It's just that…it's stunning watching you running around like idiot. Hahaha… And you even threat a fish with that scary aura… Hahahaha"

"This is not funny at all! And how long are you awake?" I said, a vein started to pop in my head.

"Aah… not too long." He said, a smirk playing in his face.

"Hmp. You really are a jerk! Why didn't you help me? Instead, you just watched me like an idiot. I'm not an entertainment show, you know." I said while standing up.

"Haha. Okay okay. I'll show you how to catch a fish. Hand me the spear." He said walking towards me.

"Instead of running towards them, approach them slowly but don't get too near. Then, hold the spear with the sharp end pointing at your target. And, pierce it fast. See?"

"That easy?"

"Well, it is easy if you got the right method."

"Then, let me try it." I said full of determination. I went where the fishes are crowding and approach them slowly.

I'll get them this time! I won't let his teaching go to waste. Point the target with sharp end. Focus. And… Pierce!

"Waaah! Shade! Look! Look! I got one! I got one! Hihi"

"Awesome. That's my girl." He smiled.

My heart skips a beat. What did he just say just now? Oh well. It's not like it means anything.

I smiled at him and we went back at the riverbank.

"Fine! Fine! Where are you?" I twitched when I heard someone that's so familiar calling for me.

"*gasp* It's Rein. She's here!" I said turning to Shade.

"Is it time already?" I heard him mumble. What does he mean by that?

"Let's go! Before my sister goes far!"

He smiled at me, "Go without me."

"Huh? What are you saying? Let's go! I want you to meet her."

He shake his head, "I'll wait here with these fishes…haha"

"Hmp, okay. Wait here!" I said as I run where the voice is coming from. But why do I get this heavy feeling?

Rein's POV

"Rein? Rein! Where are you?" It's Fine's!

"Fine! I'm here!... Bright, she's here. Finally, we'll meet again."

After a while, we heard a rustling behind the bush, then Fine came out. I run towards her and jump to hug her.

"Fine! You're alright! I'm glad *sniff* Waaaah, I really miss you!"

"Yeah *sniff* I'm happy you're safe! I miss you too!" We released from our hug and turn to Bright.

"Bright! This is my sister, Fine."

"It's nice to meet you, Fine. I'm glad that we found you safe and sound." Bright said, reaching his hand.

"It's nice to meet you too! And thank you for accompanying Rein while searching for me." Fine reach her hand to Bright and shake it before turning to me.

"Rein, how did you know I'm here?"

"Oh. It's thanks to Bright! If we didn't reach a cliff we wouldn't see you." I smiled looking at Bright, who is now scratching the back of his head from embarrassment.

"Wow! That was great of you Bright!"

"Fine, how did you escape those creepy monsters?"

"Oh. Well, I outsmart them… hehe, serve them right! But still, it's too scary out there! Thinking of it makes me shiver. But Shade came and because of him, I'm alive now."

"Where is he? I want to thank him!"

"Oh, right! I left him by the riverside. Follow me!" Fine said cheerfully but something is odd. We followed her until we reached a river but no one is there.

Fine's POV

"Shade? Shade!" I called out but no response. Where did he go? Now my heart can't stop thumping.

We search around the place but to no avail, we didn't find him.

Then suddenly I remembered what he said earlier. The time after he drag me so suddenly, '…I just want to be with you while I still can.'

Is this what he's telling me earlier? But, why? Where is he off to?

"Rein, he's gone." I said to my sister as she pat my back to comfort me.

"It's okay. Maybe he has a good reason why he left."

"Yeah, you're right! But if we see each other again, I'll hit him hard! He should tell me goodbye at the very least so I know that he's leaving though." I said while pouting, hiding the sadness inside.

"Maybe he doesn't want any goodbyes?" Bright suddenly remarked.

"Maybe it is or maybe not. Oh well, should we cook these fishes? Shade and I caught it from earlier." I said smiling at them.

They nodded and smiled back. They helped me set up a fire for we planned to camp there for the night.

Shade, I don't know what you are thinking but please be safe. Now that Rein and I are together, we're heading home starting tomorrow. I still hope… if by any chance- I want to meet you again.

But for now, farewell.


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