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"Merlin papa, tell me a story please"
"A story? What do you want to hear, child?"
"Um..how did you meet Yosei-sama?"
Merlin was silent for a long time. His deep blue eyes searching Haaris's emerald green eyes. Their eyes starred unblinking for a long time. Haaris mentally began a game of starring contest. His innocent eyes flash with determination. Unfortunately for him, Merlin chose the very moment to close his eyes. Haaris pouted but was quick to mold his face back to his innocent wondrous expression just in time before Merlin unveil his sight.
"We met a long time ago. We were so young then. She was of 7 summers in human year and I was 9. It was during a gathering of the Deities because a new one was born. When I first saw her my first thought was how exotic she looked. Remember that I was born in a different region from her. Girls where I live have different features, body and facial structures if you will. She came off as a silent child. She was almost unapproachable. So fragile like glass. They day went on and I would catch glimpses of her every so often. I thought nothing of her really. At the time she was just something pretty to look at. When it was time to head home, just before I enter the portal, I turned back to capture one last look and there she was. Our eyes locked and I stared into the most intriguing orbs of color. Ametrine, I later found out; though the gem really does not compare. She gave me a soft smile and an almost not there nod, gesturing that she wished me a safe journey home. I wanted to return her gesture but I lost my footing and fell through the portal. Gosh! at the time, I did not know whether I should laugh or cry out. I think I did both and the sounds was very awkward for anyone listening in."
"You sound like a very weird person, Merlin papa." Haaris stated, earning him a glare that he airily waved off. "So, when did you see her next?"
"Uhm... I did not see her again for a very long time. At the time, the world was in chaos because just a few centuries before, Man fell from grace..."
"Oh! I know that"
"It's good that you remember, Haaris. May I continue?" Haaris nodded.
"I was on my personal mission of Knowledge at the time. I travel everywhere. On my 8th year of travel, I found myself in this very land."
"Really? Was it different from how it looks now? Were there ninja? Anything cool?"
The child's enthusiasm caused Merlin to smile. He patted the child's head and waited patiently. "This land have not change much. No there were no ninja yet. Anything cool? There were still a few nature spirits, does that count?"
Haaris made a thinking face. "Were they cool?"
"Define 'cool'"
"hmn... can they fly? Turn into animals, have special powers?"
Merlin gave him a deadpanned look. "We're wizards Haaris"
"Still..."
"Really, child; and you call me weird"
"But you are"
"So are you then. You are apprenticing to a weird master. That make you even more weird"
"Nuh uh"
Merlin opened his mouth to retort.
"Merlin, I sure hope that you are not falling the his childish level"
The two dark hair males snapped their heads toward the voice. Shin was making her way toward them with a tray of refreshments consisting of tea time sandwiches and a set of porcelain cups with matching disks and tea pot. A few other tea time accessories placed here and there on the silver tray.
Merlin gave her an innocent look while Haaris eyes widen in delight and he all but jump out of his sit. He waited until she sat the tray down then tackled her with a hug.
"Yosei-sama! Haaris missed you today. Merlin papa taught me so many things. He was just telling me how he met you. Right, Merlin papa?"
"Is that so? It sounded like you had a very productive day. *He nodded* and of course I missed you. How could I not miss my cute Getsuei-chan." She affectionately nuzzled her cheek against his before she gently set him down on the sofa and took a sit across from him then set out to prepare their teas.
"May I have a cucumber sandwich please"
She glanced up and gave him a smile that accompanied by a nod. She looked over to Merlin and was greeted by an affectionate smile. "anything is fine" he told her softly. She nodded. Their teas and snacks was soon set in front of them. Shin sat across from them and brought her tea cup to her lips. She took a sip in a leisure pace and smiled at the taste and warmth.
"What did you boys do today?" she asked lightly.
Haaris glance at his Master and Merlin nodded, giving him permission to answer. Haaris smile brightly and turned back to Shin.
"We did so many things today. This morning, we went jogging and swimming. Then after that, Merlin papa and I went into my mind and he taught me how to build my own world. Isn't it awesome? We were in there forever, but it was so fun. I even made your castle in there. It is my home. There are also lots of hiding places and we even play hide-and-go-seek. I won of course!" He spoke in rapid session, enthusiasm dripping like over soaked cotton balls.
The two adults watched in amusement and great fondness.
Haaris glanced at the two adults and saw the amused looks on their faces and called them out on it.
"Merlin papa, Yosei-sama what is causing you to look like a pleased toad?" He asked with a cute tilt of his head. Eyes shined with a child's innocent and wonders.
The adults looked at one another before their amusement reigned supreme once more and the room fill with their laughter. Young Haaris pouted cutely, before a smile of his own spread over his youthful face. He had just made Merlin papa and Yosei-sama laugh!
Rapid but light footsteps sounded on the soft grass lawn of the garden. The sounds changes in depth and volume as footwear hit stone. Naruto looked up from his meditation to see an eager looking Haaris with a hug smile on his face running fast toward him.
"Naruto-nii! Lets play kites"
Naruto raised a brow and silently watched as Haaris came to an abrupt halt just a foot from him. Haaris waved his hand almost nonchalantly levelly to his shoulder, but Naruto knew better. A snap of his fingers and two kites appeared.
"Come one Naru-nii, you promised." he pouted with an ultra cute puppy dog eyes expression just for safety measure. Naruto raised his brow but if you look closely you can see one of his eyes twitched ever so slightly. The only indication that Haaris's puppy dog eyes had an affect on him.
"Are you sure you're not a girl, Getsuei?"
"Wha? Of course I'm not a girl! Haaris is a boy. He is strong" Haaris crossed his arms and gave Naruto a glare. He unconsciously used his magic to hanged the kites in mid air. "Naru-nii please, I want to try something new. I want to fly on the kite today." He leaned in slightly while rolling on the balls of his feet.
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, I was flying the kite the other day and then I remembered I had to check on the potion I was working on so I left the kite up in the sky with the magic string attached to a branch nearby. When I got back, I found a bird siting on the kite and the kit was flying around in space. Then I tried to bring, will called with my magic really, anyway, I called it back to me. I figured since its my magic that made up the strings I can still control it. It worked!"
Haaris paused to check and see if Naruto was paying attention. A quick nod from Naruto and he continued his tale.
"Okay so, a few hours later I was in class and Merlin papa talked about anchor stones for wards and stuff. He talked about a lot more things but I wasn't really paying attention. Later on, after the class was over I when to fly my kites again. I tried out the anchor stones and set it to work with my magic strings. I have not gotten it to work yet. So can you help me?"
Naruto blinked. He was quite for a while before he nodded slowly and his eyes focused back on Haaris's expectant face.
"I think I get where you're going with this. Okay, sure. I'll help you. Hopefully, we can get it to work before I have to leave."
The last statement caused Haaris mood to dilute of his happy mood. Naruto noticed the sadden look and padded Haaris's soft but unruly hair with a small smile.
"It won't be forever, ne? Besides, I'm sure you can visit"
The sounds of rustling fabric weaved the in the air around them. High about the ground the two figure stood on what seemingly like invisible grounds. The winds dance around them but they took no notice. Their sight fixated on the scene up ahead.
A deep frown marred Naruto's young nine year old face as the gates of Konoha no Sato came within his line of view. A gentle squeeze of his hand brought his attention to his Yosei, who gave him a small smile. "I will be with you the entire time."
I know that i have not update new chapter in a while.
I actually have this written for some time; however, I found it too short.
Well, as you can see. I ended up posting it anyway. The story must continue.