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It was about seven when Arme decided to go back to their room... She spent two hours loitering around the campus... Well technically debating with herself whether to go back, or to proceed on trying to leave the damned place. But then she recalled her sickness attack; and she needed more than several medicines if she wanted to survive the battle with her Mistress... The big question is, what the hell is that medicine for?
She stood by the door; still thinking twice... And then she heard voices coming from inside.
"It's... past seven. Don't you think it's about time to look for her, Lass?"
Arme could tell it was a 'he'.
"Hmp. Let her be; she wanted to have time for herself, then she could have all the time she wanted."
A sigh, "C'mon, Lassy. Ronan asked you and Lire if you wanted to give Naoki a suspension. Lire said yes, and you agreed. Naoki went to Exii and Exii assigned him to clean together with Arme. They got a bit close and-"
"Waiit..." the first voice said, "How did you know all of this?" there were hints of astonishment in his voice...
"Well... I have my own resource." the second one trailed off then added in his mind, 'The author told me... -.-'
Arme stood still from outside, now she was debating whether to teleport or to just walk inside... And a second later she finally decided, she'd teleport. She closed her eyes and thought of the place where she wanted to be...
And the moment she opened it, she found every gaze on her. She stared back, astound. SINCE WHEN DID TELEPORT FAILED? Hm... Since today. 'Damnit!' she cursed in her mind, 'How many damned skill can't I use properly, now?' Hastily, she stood up and avoided their eyes. She made a turn and walked towards her room, then she felt two hands - one grasping her arm, another was over her right shoulder.
Arme started to hiss, "What d'ya want?" she barely gave them glance;
"Arme..." Jin started, "Someone left you a present."
Arme stopped and stared at Jin, glaring.
"It's uhh- err... uhh... From Naoki." The mage stopped and stared at the small red box.
Then she heard sniffing from her left, and found Ryan with teary eyes. She stared at him annoyingly. Just then Jin tugged her sleeve and whispered, "He goes like that every time someone gets a present and he doesn't."
"I heard that, Jinny!" Ryan exclaimed.
"It was on purpose." Jin answered back; they glared at each other for moments, until Ryan broke it and yelled, "STOP IT! YOU'LL SEE! I'LL GET EVERYONE A PRESENT BUT YOU WON'T GET SOME!"
The red haired guy thought of someone and then answered, "I'd like to see if that'll happen." Ryan, then turned chibi and started crying well... Anime-ishly.
"Here," Jin handed the box to Arme, which she accepted. And from the corner of his eyes he stared at the thief grumble away. He snickered and turned to Ryan. To his surprise, he found Ryan behind him, raising his axe. "E-eh... R-ryan... You're not serious with that sharp thingy right?" Jin stammered.
Ryan had this weird look on his face, "Hm... Maybe..." Jin quickly turned and ran. Ryan ran after him. "Nu- nuh! Pleaseee ! I'm sorry!" slash, "H-hey! Watch the hair you idiot! And I said I'm sorry!"
Arme stared at them for moments... She really envy people who get over their problems easily, and that's IF they even have problems... Though felt as if something pierced her heart, which made her close her left eye. She clutched her chest grasping for air. She tried to control the pain, by looking up and act as if nothing happened, but it's too late.
All eyes were on her again.
"A-arme, you okay?" Jin asked his brow curving to worry.
Arme's gaze hardened, "It doesn't concern you." Though her gaze landed at her partner - at how he ignores her presence. It made her heart turn harder. Arme turned around. She just hopes he wouldn't make it turn into stone.
"Are you hurt?" Ryan asked from behind, Arme's eyes narrowed, "If you are, you should go to the hospital..."
She felt a little tingly inside, she opened her mouth for moments... But found no words escaping her mouth... She closed it again. "Arme?" Jin muttered lowly, "Are you... sure?"
"Stop it, Jin. She said she's fine. Let her be." Arme quickly turned to the doer of the action her eyes quickly displayed sadness, "What?" he questioned, "Not used of people bashing you off?"
Arme glared at him, "Get used to it." he finished and looked away.
Jin had his mouth opened, obviously shocked at what Lass just did. Ryan has this confused face too. He turned to Arme. Her eyes displaying astonishment and depression.
She bit her lip. And started to head to her room. But before she closed the door, Jin saw her clutch her chest one more time.
"Lass!" Jin then turned to Ryan. Ryan had circled eyes while Lass only had a frown on his face.
"Yes," Ryan started, "She got close with Naoki, your rival. But hell, Lass! Just because she got close with someone you don't favor, you could just push her away!"
"Yeah, what about everything you two got into, huh?" Jin stared at him slightly annoyed.
Arme lay herself in the middle of her bed clutching her chest and breathing heavily... She tried to say words but due to her status, all she was able to do is to utter words... ever so silent...
Lass hissed, "It doesn't concern you..."
"Yeah, yeah... Same answers over and over again..." Ryan muttered, it was then that the door swung open. "EEEEEEk!" the orange haired exclaimed.
What surprised them is, the KNIGHT MASTER went to their room and asked, "Is Arme here?"
Ryan nodded, "Yeah she just entered her room, why. Wha-" he was cutted when three medical magicians walked after Exii and head towards the girl's room. They opened the door and walked inside.
The two guys being nosy enough, peeked.
"W-what the hell..." the tallest muttered. Jin knew them, those were Arme's Mage friends... Ryo, Dawn and Anna.
"What's happening?" Exii asked, with hints of concern in her voice.
"I... I don't know..." Dawn muttered as she gapped from the mage.
It gave the two guys a privilege to see what's happening.
Arme was on her bed... She clutched the blankets around her as she gasped for air. It was like she was running out of oxygen... Her eyes were squeezed tight yet tears were visible at the corner of her eyes.
"Omg..." the Anna girl seem to exclaim in horror,
"What?" Ryo asked, with a worried look.
"This is..." she trailed off her hands covering her mouth.
"Huh?" Exii and Dawn stared at her in confusion.
"A rare sickness." Anna stared at them, "I never tried to research about this sickness before, but one thing I know is for sure..." she paused before continuing, "It's incurable."
"I thought... Well... Maybe it has some kind of cure!" their entire gaze landed at Jin and Ryan.
"What are you two dimwits doing here?" Exii asked.
Ryan gulped, "Well... I heard Arme's sick..."
Jin sighed, "Is it really incurable?"
"Yes." Anna sighed, "I suppose... My mom and dad are also medical magicians. I could recall the moment they were trying to cure a person with this kind of disease..."
"What happened to that person?" Ryan asked.
"She died." Anna answered bitting her lip. The mood darkened. She shook her hands and faked a smile, "W-well it was her case! And Arme couldn't die... She's... strong."
Arme gasped for air... Everyone stared at her,
"Quick, carry her and bring her to the hospital," Exii commanded. Quickly everyone went out of the way as Ryo wrapped his arms around Arme and carried her.
They passed through the white haired thief... Even he was looking at the girl quite surprised.
She clutch her chest, "La...ss." and gasped for air. "I'm so- I'm so- I'm sorry..."
[x x]
Arme's POV
It's over... No. Just give up. Be my vessel.
No. No... no! There is no way you could escape; it is on your destiny,
It's not... There's nowhere else to run... Little kitty cat. The people you call friends... Where are they now? I don't... They're right behind me... I just... Where? No... no... You're dead! Why... what... Why can you still penetrate my mind? A laugh... A cruel laugh... I will wait until the time that you turn to me... I would wait even till the end of time, my dear daughter.
Don't call me that! Another laugh. Please... I don't want to- There's no use...
I opened my eyes and caught glance of everything around me. It was... pure white. Damn! How the hell did I let myself into this situation?
Maybe...
I sat and looked around; I found some of my medicines over the table. I took it and place it at my side pocket. After that I stood the floor - I succeeded without wavering.
But then I had to clench my lowest left rib, it was so hot... and when I look at my hand, there was crimson blood over it, I sighed and broke down.
With not much mana, I healed myself. And after a while, I stared at the floor, how can I be so reckless? And... How the hell did I even ended up wounded!
I let out another sigh and tried to stand up. I succeeded again - but then I had to take balance from the couch. I ended up sitting there for like... I don't know. I lost track of time.
It was then that I chose to continue. I head for the door and twisted the door knob as it opened.
My eyes widened when I realized it was Ryan and Jin.
"Uh... Yo." Jin greeted with a small smile. He was behind Ryan. I didn't replied, I just pushed through but before I was able to escape, Ryan blocked my way and pushed me gently back inside. "Where do you think you're going?" he raised an eyebrow at me.
I glared as I landed with a soft tuff on the floor, I winced again it was when I realized, cure can heal tissues, but can't heal diseases... I clutch my side again as I looked up and met a pair of topaz orbs. It was glowing a bit, maybe due to the lights. I answered dryly, "Somewhere."
"And where exactly IS somewhere?" Jin questioned.
I tried to stand back up, and was able to keep what I really felt that moment. Under this cool and awesome facade... lies the broken me. I rolled my eyes at them, "You two ask too much questions."
"Well, I didn't knew two was a LOT." Ryan emphasized staring at me teasingly.
I stared back annoyed, "Of course, it's more than one."
Maybe I hit a nerve, because he flinched and his brow met. Uh... Tell me I didn't just set my life in vain?
He growled, "Why you?"
I raised a brow, "Why me...?"
I watch as he charged towards my way but was held by Jin. "Dudee... She's a girl..!"
"But she's pissing me off!" Ryan hissed.
"I'm pissing you off... or you're pissed of me because Lire also is?" I questioned. I saw he took it seriously. He stopped struggling and stood quietly. "Tell me, honestly. Do you really hate me for who I am, or you hate me because Lire also does?" I took some steps backward. Jin eyed my moves as I leaned at the window. I re opened my mouth, "You really like Lire don't you?" Slowly I lifted the window lock and prepared for the next very predictable scene.
Ryan took out his ax, he growled and hastily charged towards my direction. Everything was very predictable. But what surprised me is when Ronan and Elesis bursed in.
In a blink Ronan held back Ryan who was going wild... Yup. I did hit a nerve. ;D
We stood in silence and waited for the elf to calm himself.
After a while, Ronan started, "Arme, Ryan..." then he let go of him when he thought he was okay. "Jin, what happened?"
"Well-" I cut him off. "I wanted to leave and they won't let me."
"Ahh..." Ronan trailed off. "Then you may go." Elesis added.
Ryan raised his head and argued, "Are you damn crazy? Arme has this disease-" My eyes narrowed, how did he found out all of this? "- wherein she could die!"
"Like what disease?" I questioned with an annoyed look, "You nosy elf. I'm fine. Why can' you see? I'm not like others who break down easily, I'm totally different. Go figure." I muttered and opened the window.
"Do as you wish." I heard the blue haired guy say. I let out a quiet sigh. I wish they'd stop me. I mean... Yeah, but it's too late for regrets.
I let out another sigh as I heard him add, "And when you're able to escape, be sure never to come back alone."
What did he meant by that? I should die? Why but again, it does't matter. I don't... I'm- It's okay...
I have to be alright.
I jumped down the window and went towards the opened gate... I'm very sure I left my bag pack there.
[x x]
It was not long that I started gasping for air... again. Damn! After a while droplets of rain pour over my head. The grass was taller over here, but this was the only short cut I knew. I continued to pace ahead and sigh realizing how sticky mud here is.
I stopped and looked ahead, my lungs are weak... I am weak. I felt tears build my eyes, but I chose to pace ahead. Crying won't bring me anywhere.
But then when I reached the peak, I felt skip a breath...
The thief was there. He was leaning the wooden gate.
I didn't knew how long he was there, or maybe he knew I was going to escape.
On the other side laid my bag. I walked towards it and realized how much my legs are covered in mud. Much more than I expected. But I walked towards my bag and checked it out. My staff, some foods, some clothings... Okay I'm complete.
I turned and started walking.
But I just thought he wasn't going to acknowledge me again.
"Where are you going?" he questioned.
"Same questions." I told him silently. I wanted to stare into his eyes once more, those baby blue eyes...
I wanted him.
"Different people." He replied. I paused and smiled under the rain. It was a peaceful smile, "Would you come if I tell you? Cause if you don't I'd better continue my journey."
He let out a hiss, "I'm serious."
I stared back to him. His gaze was on me now, it was hard, cold and... plain scary,
"Cause I'll be here..." Tears continued to build up but it wasn't much visible under the rain.
"I'm also serious." I told him softly, "If you wouldn't come with me, there's no point telling you."
He was to say something but I beat him to it, "So would you?"
He didn't answer; it was just a simple gesture that broke my world. "Okay." I told him and paced ahead, "Wish me good luck."
xOx
Wew. Haven't updated for like… AGES o_o
I don't wanna sound a meanie and just full of excuses but I am busy… T.T Maybe I do get a time to play Grand Chase, but never found time for this … Cough, the words slipped out from my mouth… LAZINESS.
Well you couldn't blame Me, T.T Go blame I or Myself. T~T
Anyway, they're not around today. ;D
I have EVERYTHING under my control… Bwahaha x]
But 'ya know, what happened for the past few weeks? First we had a 'Balagtasan'. It's like a debate in a form of poetry xD. Then Journalist & Choir practice x3. And then projects and TONS of assignments T.T And… and tomorrow would be our midterm D:
I'm telling you my sister just broke down out of stress xD bwahaha… Sorry Nish, if you're able to read this. I still love you though xD
Oh… And I found my character going through puberty… (wtf? Is that even possible? O_O)
Anyway, wahaha… Insaneness… That's all … Luv ya minna 3
Hikz is logging off… =]
- So lonely inside… So busy out there… And all you wanted was somebody who cares~ -