Italics indicate thinking

Bold is for attacks

Cavall's POV

Now that everything with Hendrickson was done it the kingdom was going back to normal. They were rebuilding and trying to get things back to normal.

On our front the Sins were each going about their individual business. Master was checking on Elizabeth, King and Diane were helping around town. Ban was…well I don't know where he went, same for Gowther.

The other day Master had me sniff around for something but I didn't find any demonic leftovers. After that I was free to roam around and do my own thing.

I had been a little worried about Guila so I thought I'd check on her…to make sure she's doing okay…nothing else. as I walked through town, following Guila's scent, I observed the area. The city was in shambles. Rubble and destroyed buildings littered the street, but through all this the townspeople were working together to restore it to its original glory. And amongst the destruction was a small stand, selling flowers to brighten the mood.

The flowers smelled wonderful and filled the air with a warm smell that eased the soul. I walked over a browsed the stand.

"I'll take those." I said "How much."

"Oh for you sir, no charge." The woman operating the stand said "A hero gets them for free."

The bouquet was nice, it had daisies and roses, and some…pink ones. Heading off I found Guila outside, sweeping in front of her house, a small little cottage on the back side of town. Guila was dressed in a plain dress, she looked kinda cute.

"Hey." I said raising my hand.

"Hello." She said looking at me "Can I help you?"

"I was just passing through thought I'd say hello…these are for you." I said handing her the flowers.

"Oh…thank you."

"So how have you been feeling?" I asked her.

"Yes, perfectly fine."

She's being awfully short with me…

"I hate to sound troublesome but I have somethings to do so I'll be going now." Guila said walking away.

"Oh…okay, I'll see you around."

I headed out.

That felt…weird, but not good weird…like weird, weird.

I jumped up and landed in a tree. I scanned over at Guila's house.

Something's off…

I laid back and observed for a while, I think I might have fallen asleep at one point.

"You look well."

I turned my attention towards the voices of two people, Guila was talking with Jericho.

"Why are you dressed like that?" Jericho yelled.

"Because I'm a woman…" Guila told her.

What a stupid question.

"That's a cute outfit for you." Guila told Jericho "Why are you all the way out here."

"I was just wandering and this is where I ended up…why are you here?"

"I live here." Guila told her "Why such a sour mood?"

"It sucks." Jericho hissed "Why did you get to keep your powers…I want to know the reason!"

"It was simple." Guila said "The power of Love protected me."

"WHAT?!"

"WAH!"

I rolled out of the tree and crashed into the floor.

"What was that?"

"Probably just a cat or something."

I peeked around the side of the tree.

The power…of Love?

"So what love, the love for your brother?" Jericho asked.

Guila ignored her and waved at someone in the window. My eyesight was good so I got a clean picture of who was inside.

"…Gowther…" I growled "He…can't be…"

I don't understand what it was, but I got so angry when I saw him in there. I just…wanted to rip his stupid head off!

"GRRRR." I growled to myself and walked off.

I stomped back to the bar, throwing the door open in a huff.

"What's with you." Hawk squeaked.

"I don't know." I said heading behind the bar "I'm pretty…pissed."

I finally understood it…I understood how I felt…and…he got in the way…

"Who yanked on your tail." Ban asked.

"No of your business." I said pouring myself a beer.

I downed the drink. Master was at a table, talking with Gilthunder.

"Oi Cap'n we need to talk." Ban said jumping over the bar "I'm gonna be taking some time off."

"That's not very funny." Master said "If you leave I'll have to let Cavall cook again and people might die."

"Grrrr…I'm not in the mood for jokes."

"I'm being serious…I'm leaving the group."

I gave them both a look.

Let them settle their own problems…

I headed upstairs to sit on the balcony.

"Wow you look depressed my furry friend."

I looked over my shoulder and saw Merlin had teleported into the room.

"Mistress…" I frowned "Why are you here?"

"I had come to visit captain but I thought we might want to talk as well. So what's troubling you?"

"You're a lady right?"

"Last time I checked I was." She laughed "My guess is your troubles are with love."

"I don't know…I've never felt like this before…I've never really been attracted to anyone."

"And now you think you might be."

"no…I know I am…" I sighed "Why…is life so unfair?"

"What do you mean?" Mistress Merlin asked.

"My life was finally good…I understood how I felt…and yet…"

I felt water on my face "I lost her to him…"

"Hmmm…perhaps you should still tell her how you feel." Mistress said scratching my ears "Wouldn't you rather her know how you feel than go on being unhappy…?"

"I don't know…as long as she's happy…what does it matter." I frowned.

Merlin giggled to herself as she rubbed my ears "You've changed a lot since we first met."

"Hmm?"

"When we met you were a dirty, kid living in the forest. But know you've grown into a fine, civilized man…I think you turned out well."

"It's cause you were looking out for me."

"Don't say things like that." Merlin said walking off "You'll make me feel old."

Merlin left and I flopped on the bed.

Thinking back…I never really knew my parents…and then I joined the Sins…Mistress Merlin was always taking care of me, feeding me and helping me adjust…she's kinda like my Mom…

Unsure about what to do about the whole Guila and Gowther situation I decided to take a nap.

That guy…I don't trust it…

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