Chapter 10

Feelings for a Stranger

"So, how exactly did you know that we're here?" Train asked as the three of us sat on the same couch and Eve reading a book on the bed.

"I met your other friends and guessed whether or not you're here and boy! Was I right?!" She smiled.

With the three of us on the couch, I felt lonely as she pushed herself beside him.

"Are the Apostles of the Stars in this city?" Train questioned.

"Not that I know of." She respond.

Since Train brought up that group, I decided to ask about it too. "What exactly is the Apostles of the Stars?"

The girl glared at me like a hissing feline.

"They're an organization, out to kill people who don't possess the power of Tao. A power that you just saw today, with….uh…Kyoko." Train looked at her.

Kyoko squeal, "You remembered my name! Mr. Black, you're the best!" Countless amounts of hearts flutter around the non-believe couple.

Putting that aside, "So, they're people who has the ability to breathe fire?" I asked.

"No. It varies. They get the power from drinking an antidote that contains the power of Tao." Train answered.

"Oh. I see. And that's different from what Eve's got?"

"Yeah….!!!"

Kyoko pulled on Train's arm for attention, "Mr. Black! Stop talking to this girl. She's too young for you!" She turned and gave me a smirk. "She might give you aids."

"What?!" I stood up. "FYI, I don't have aids!"

"Oh yeah. Did you get yourself tested or something? Hmmmm?" She continued.

I tried to calm myself down, yet I couldn't answer the question she asked. I didn't get myself tested, but…

"That's enough, Kyoko." Train told her as he stood up.

"Huh? Wait." Kyoko attempts to stop Train as he walked further away from her. She thought that he was heading towards my direction, though he was actually heading towards the bed. So, she jumped on the couch and landed on Train.

"GAH! Hm?!" Train fell.

"Train!" I ran towards them as Eve glanced over away from her book. "Train, are you-…"

My eyes couldn't lie. Train's and that sick wannabe's lips puckered up and touched. Kyoko clearly doesn't want her lips to move away, but Train could not get her off of him. I stared as these two have been joined on holy matrimony. Train finally pushed her off a little bit, yet she fights back.

"Hey! Get off of me! Ah, hey!" Train struggles. "I said get off!" He uses all of his strength to push her and it succeeds. Train wiped his lips. "Geez."

I was in complete and total silence. I didn't know how to react from that. Was I mad? I'm not throwing a fit. Was I sad? Tears aren't coming down from my eyes. Or was I confused? I don't know. All I did was walk out that door and said…

"I need some air." As I closed the door shut. I stood out there. Thinking…Just thinking. Eve opened the door to talk to me.

"Are you okay?" She asked.

I was surprised to see her come see me. I guess she really appreciate us being sisters. I'm glad. "Yeah." I bend down on my knees. "I'm okay. Thanks, little sister." I rubbed her small head.

She felt timid as I smiled. I decided to relief this questionable feeling by taking a walk.

"I'm gonna take a little stroll in town." I told Eve.

Eve shook her head. "Sven said not to leave this room."

"I know, but it's only gonna be a small walk around the campus. I'll be back in no time. Just stay here with Train and that other girl. Don't worry." I walked away. "I'll be back before they come back. I promise!" I could feel Eve staring at my backside, watching me walk away.

The day was beautiful and clear. Everywhere I look, there are people smiling and having a jolly good time. This town is prefect. A bit too prefect. When I walked into a bar, there weren't any bounty on the bulletin board. Just applications to jobs and such. I asked the waitress if there was a different place where bounties are posted.

"Bounties?" She laughed. "Why, there are no crimes committed in this town in years! So sorry, sweetheart. This town doesn't have any bounties."

"Oh yeah, I forgot." There goes my luck in training secretly. I walked out of the bar with a sigh. "I guess I should head back. Sven and Rinsette won't find any clues about the Chronos or Creed in this non-crime town."

"Non-crime town? That's a funny name…" A man's voice said behind me.

I turned around. Startled. Not from the voice, but how this tuxedo-wearing guy was so up close to my face and holding my chin. I froze.

"Hello, my dear. My name is Jenos Hazard. Chronos number seven. It's a pleasure to meet an acquaintance of my Rinsette. How do you do?" He smiled.

"Wha-…?" I backed away. "Chronos. What are you doing here?"

He chuckled. "Is there a reason not for me to be here?" He walked up to me slowly.

I backed away further. "Look. If you're after Eve, then I'll-"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. I'm not going after that little shorty, miss." He said.

"Then why are you here?" I slowly reached for my gun on my hip.

"I'm here to see you." Jenos stopped walking.

I let my guard down, "What? Why do you…?"

"Because I want to. Is that wrong? Why don't we talk this over for a cup of coffee? My treat." He insisted.

"Hmph. And how can I tell that you're not going to anything sneaky behind my back?" I asked.

"I'm a gentleman. Hurting lovely girls like you is a crime to be committed, even to me." He grinned.

To tell you the truth, I wanted to go with him though I'm not suppose to. I wanted to find out what's the deal with the Chronos.

"Now then, come." Jenos walked away towards a nearby café.

I followed, knowing that one day, I'll regret doing this.