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Chapter Twenty Nine: Heart or Head?
By the end of the week, everyone had had a class with the new teacher, Professor Cross. However, not every class had gone as well as they hoped. The group of seven were now in the library; researching on the dark creatures they were given. It seemed that the whole students population had gotten the same assignment but with different subjects. The younger students, luckily, were in groups ranging from four to two people, depending on their year. The seventh graders were the only ones alone.
"Remind me again who all of you are paired up with," stated Edward, flipping through another book, trying to distract the others.
"I'm alone," replied Link, scribbling some notes on a piece of parchment.
"I know that," sighed the Ravenclaw. "I was talking to the others."
"Well, you just hurt my feelings," pouted Link, looking up from his notes.
Edward faked a laugh while Link faked looking hurt. Tohru, Allen and Daisuke laughed at this while Kyo watched the two older students, confused. Yuki, however, did not look up from his book. When they calmed down, only Allen kept laughing silently.
"Really," repeated Edward, "who are you teamed up with?"
"He paired me up with Harry and Ron," sighed Kyo, a frown on his face.
"I'm with Cho and her friend, Emily," replied Tohru happily since she already knew Cho from the defence courses Harry was giving.
"Ginny and Colin are my partners," answered Daisuke.
"I'm with Angelina," continued Allen, looking relieved. "At least I'm not with a Slytherin."
"We can't say the same for her," joked Link. "At least she's with a nice Slytherin."
"The only one," added Kyo.
Yuki raised his head and looked at his cousin. However, the others did not realize the second meaning of Kyo's statement.
"How about you Yuki?" asked Link.
"He's with Hermione and Neville," replied Kyo in his cousin's place.
"Last time I checked, I still have a tongue and a brain and I know how to use both. Unlike some people," snapped Yuki, putting his books away and getting up. "Anyway, I have to meet my team mates at the entrance of the Great Hall. They may not be to happy if their Slytherin partner arrived late since they're stuck with him."
He left them, walking quickly towards the exit while the others stared at him, confused. Tohru had known that Yuki, Hermione and Neville were supposed to meet, she even knew the time: 2 o'clock. She looked at her watch and sighed. It was only one twenty.
"Ow!" growled Kyo rubbing his head.
The others looked around and spotted an open book on the floor next to him. They then noticed Link's outstretched hand grabbing Edward's outstretched arm.
"What was that for?" asked Kyo angrily, looking at the blond Ravenclaw.
"He's already pissed at you. You just had to make it worse with that comment," stated the accused, shaking his head.
"What com...?" Daisuke almost finished his question when he remembered Kyo's words: The only one. He had accused Yuki of being exactly as the other Slytherin's who hated him.
"But, his mood seemed a bit sour before the comment," commented Edward. "Did something happen during the week? Maybe during Defence against the Dark Arts?"
Tohru and Kyo thought for a moment before deciding to tell them how the classes played out the day they had gotten their assignments.
The day after Link and Edward had their Defence against the Dark Arts class was the day they all had that class before lunch. As last time, Tohru was the first one that day. The students entered the class, took their seats and, as the previous day, waited for their teacher. However, Professor Cross was not as late as they had expected him to be.
"I think you heard from the older students about the reports they have to hand in," he explained as the students agreed by nodding their heads. "Good. You're getting one as well but, I'm nice so, you're in groups of three. Oh and, by the way, no one, in any year, has the same subject. So, no cheating possible."
A murmur circulated in the class. The subject was either the reports or whom the students wanted to be paired up with.
"Quiet!" ordered Professor Cross and the class was silenced immediately. "Before you think you have the liberty of choosing your team, I would like to inform you that I will be handing them out. First one…"
The professor named the teams and asked questions on their subject. True to his word, not one team got the same dark creature as the seventh years the previous day.
"Chang, Honda and Miller," called out the professor as the three girls stood, hoping for a subject they knew. "Can one of you tell me a deadly characteristic of the basilisk?"
"It's poisonous fangs," replied Cho to the relief of her team mates: Tohru and Emily Miller did not know the answer.
"Good enough. Sit down."
Yuki and Kyo were the next ones to have Defence against the Dark Arts. However, the professor was already in the class when the students started to file in and take their seats. He gave the same speech and started to hand out the teams and subjects.
"Potter, Sohma and Weasley," called Professor Cross.
"Which Sohma?" asked Yuki politely.
"The carrot head," replied the teacher, looking at his list in his hands once again.
Harry, Ron and Kyo all stood up, the last one already fuming. The professor looked over his paper before giving them their subject.
"What animal does a Skulltula resemble?" Asked Cross as he eyed Ron from the corner of his eyes.
Yuki noticed the subtle hint in the teacher's question. He's done this before… he thought, remembering the other questions he had asked. Yuki considered the possibilities of the animal and he recalled the other day when Ron lost it when he found a nest of spiders in the green house.
"Can anybody help them?" asked Cross, looking around the classroom.
Yuki leaned to the side and, even though he did not feel like helping his cousin, he at least thought it best to help Harry and Ron.
"A spider," he whispered to Kyo.
Kyo seemed to think the answer over but, at the end, did not repeat it. Yuki looked up at his cousin, wondering what in the world Kyo was thinking. He was helping them. Make a mental note: do not help the cat ever again, thought Yuki, leaning back in his chair, watching the professor who stared at the three boys.
"No answer? Alright, sit down," stated Cross, looking down at his paper. "Oh and, carrot top, next time you get help, take it. Only idiots don't take to help offered to them when they are in trouble."
Kyo frowned and sat down, fuming over the teacher's words. He looked over at his cousin sitting next to him who conveniently kept staring ahead, towards Cross. Other teams where formed before Yuki's was called.
"Granger, Longbottom and Sohma," read Cross off his paper as the three of them stood. "So, where could we find a Redead?"
Hermione and Neville looked confused and frightened since she had never heard of that creature and he did not like how the name sounded.
"Wouldn't they be in underground tombs or graveyards?" suggested Yuki.
"Smart answer. You catch on pretty fast, don't you kid?" complemented Cross as he motioned for them to sit down.
"Show off," breathed Kyo when the teacher was calling out another team.
Yuki ignored this comment but continued to listen to the professor, searching for other hints he would give. Idiot cat. He should be listening to have at least an idea of our enemies out there. He should have just gone home, he thought, glaring side ways at his cousin. He noticed after a while, Kyo was doing the exact same thing. Once the bell rang, the students exited the classroom. Yuki was one of the first out but was stopped as the professor called him back.
"Yes Professor Cross?" asked the Sohma once everyone had left.
"I get the feeling that you are very interested in these dark creatures. Am I correct?"
"Yes sir, I am," replied Yuki, wondering where the conversation was headed.
"May I ask why?"
"Well, I think it has to do with all the attacks that have happened lately. I just want to be ready for anything."
"Is that the only reason?"
Yuki wondered for a moment if he should tell the professor about the prophecy, which meant that those creatures where most likely his enemies, as well as Allen's, Daisuke's, Edward's and Link's. How much did Allen tell him? What about the other professors? I had better play it safe until I can fully trust him, he thought, deciding on is answer.
"Yes sir, it is," he replied.
"Alright, you may go."
"Good day professor," said Yuki, leaving the classroom.
Once outside, he spotted Hermione and Neville who were both waiting on the opposite wall to the door. A few feet away, Tohru stood, seeming to look for something or someone.
"Yuki!" called Hermione, waving to get his attention.
He acknowledged them and walked over, a bit surprised that they were waiting for him of all people.
"I think we should meet to do this report," explained Hermione. "Are you free Saturday at around two o'clock?"
"Sure. Where will we meet?" asked Yuki.
"How about at the entrance of the Great Hall? That way, we can go to the library if we don't have any books."
"Alright, I'll meet both of you there then," agreed Yuki.
The three separated, Hermione and Neville headed towards the green house for Herbology while Yuki headed towards the Transfiguration classroom. As he walked, the Sohma spotted Tohru and Kyo further ahead of the two other Gryffindors. She was probably waiting for him, he though, making his way to his next class.
Allen was not at all looking forward to his class with his master, Professor Cross. He had been dreading it the entire day. As the other students entered the classroom, he stayed in hallway, trying to delay entering.
"What are you waiting for Allen?" asked a man, placing his hand on the boy's shoulder.
"Ah!" yelled the white-haired student, jumping on the spot. He tripped forward but caught himself on the doorframe.
"Calm down, Allen. Get inside," continued the man.
"Yes ma…, yes Professor," answered the boy shakily, entering the classroom quickly and taking his seat in the back of the class.
While the Slytherin had found a seat, the professor walked towards the front of the class. As the two other classes, he gave the same speech but, this time, the teams were of two people, not three. Halfway through the class, however, Allen's eye activated, warning him that akuma were near by.
"Ma…, Professor?" he called, raising his hand urgently while the other covered his eye. "May I be excused? It's an emergency."
"Alright, go," agreed Cross as Allen jumped up and ran out of the classroom.
"Professor? May I go too?" asked a lazy Slytherin girl.
"No," stated the teacher, looking back at his paper.
However, when Allen had quickly left the classroom, nobody had realized that the golden golem, which had rested on their teacher's head, had followed their fellow classmate.
"Anyway, Johnson, you're with Walker," called Cross as Angelina stood up, not happy about being paired up with a Slytherin. Truth be told, she was a true Gryffindor. "What can you find once you've slain a Deku Plant?"
"I don't know, sir," she replied, keeping eye contact with professor.
"Then you better find out. Sit down."
Cross continued to call out the teams. By the end of the class, Allen still had not returned.
The two next classes passed without any unexpected events. The seventh years were given time to advance on their report while the fourth years had received their subjects. However, everyone was relieved when lunch arrived.
"What subject did you get Daisuke?" asked Link as the red head joined his friends at the Gryffindor table.
"Grindylows," he replied, filling his plate.
"Lucky," commented Kyo. "I got skulltulas."
"Ron must be happy. I hear he hates spiders," laughed Link while Kyo looked over at his cousin, realizing he was right.
"How did you know I was paired with Ron?" asked Kyo, wondering on the bit of added information Link had mentioned.
"I over heard them on my way here," replied the tall blond student, pointing to his ears, reminding the others of his hearing.
"Where is Allen anyway?" asked Edward, looking over the Great Hall and the entrance, trying to spot a bit of white in the sea of neutral colors. "Has anybody seen him?"
"Not since Defense Against the Dark Arts," replied Angelina who sat a space away from the small group. "He better show up soon, we have a project to start and I have no idea what Deku plants are."
"Oh no," thought Yuki out loud, getting up.
"Tell me about it, others got easy subjects but I get stuck with… Where are you going?"
Angelina had thought that Yuki was talking about her subject but realized she was wrong when Link, Edward and Daisuke followed Yuki's lead. Tohru was about to get up too when the Slytherin placed his hand on her shoulder, looking from her to Kyo.
"Protect her and stay here," he ordered before running off after the others who neared the entrance of the Great Hall.
The four ran out of the Great Hall, worried about their white-haired friend. Once the reached the Entrance Hall, they slowed to a stop, looking around.
"Where would he be?" asked Daisuke, eyeing the doors and the staircases.
"He may be outside or in the Hospital Wing," suggested Yuki. "Or he may be somewhere in the school. The akumes infiltrated the castle once, they may have once again."
"Alright, here's the plan," started Edward, taking charge and placing himself in front of his three friends. "We head straight for the Hospital Wing. If he isn't there, we split up to search the grounds and the school. Daisuke and Link, you take the inside, first floor and up. Yuki and I will take the outside and then head for the fourth floor and up. Got it?"
"Yes sir!" joked Link in a mock salute to the shorter student.
Daisuke and Yuki nodded in agreement and the four followed Edward towards the Hospital Wing. As they ran, they quickly looked out of every window they passed to make sure if Allen was outside or not. Surprisingly, none of them were out of breath once they reached the corridor of their destination. The training must be helping, thought Edward, jogging the last stretch towards the large wooden doors. Once there, he was about to push them open when they were pulled towards the inside, making the student stumble forward slightly. They stepped back and watched Dumbledore exit the Hospital Wing, surprised about seeing the four boys.
"May I be of some assistance?" he asked, eyeing the students in front of him.
"Is Allen in there?" replied Edward, tapping his foot impatiently on the floor.
"Yes he is but-"
"Thank you professor!" called Edward, side-stepping the man, opening the door and entering the room, closely followed by friends.
Once they were inside, Yuki closed the door behind them, making sure they were not going to be bothered. They quickly scanned the room and spotted Allen, sitting in one of the beds and…
"Professor Cross?" called Daisuke.
They were also surprised to their teacher there and that there was another bed occupied. However, they were thankful that Allen was conscious and only a few bandages were visible under his clothes. The four boys started to advance but they stopped when Cross pulled out his wand and pointed it in their direction.
"Master! It's okay! They know about the Black Order!" called Allen, worried about his friends.
"In that case, they can come. I don't even know how to use this stick anyway," replied Cross, placing his wand in his pocket and taking his seat next to the bed.
Allen beckoned his friends over and they were finally able to see who was in the bed. They slowed to a stop upon seeing the person. The man they had seen on the image Timcampi had shown, the man that had helped them with the akuma when Road and Tyki had attacked, that man was lying in the bed, unconscious. His hard face was relaxed and his long, dark hair spread around his head unevenly.
"Isn't that Kanda?' asked Link, remembering the exorcist's name.
"What happened?" asked Daisuke, worried about the man.
"The akumas attacked again. He got hurt protecting me," explained Allen in a whisper, looking down at his fellow exorcist, his eyes showing the sadness and guilt he felt.
When Allen had run out of the class, he tried to figure out the exact location of the akumas. He had pulled out his exorcist coat from his bag when he left and was now pulling it on. Once he descended the last staircase, he noticed the golden golem flying next to his head.
"Tim, contact whoever's in Hogsmead! Tell them the akumas are next to the lake!"
"I hear you beansprout," growled Kanda since Timcampi had contacted the swordsman before Allen had asked him to do so.
"Thanks Kanda," called Allen as he sprinted out the doors, pulling his hood over his head to cover his white hair.
A minute later, Allen spotted the akuma hovering next the lake. He ran up to them, invoking his hand into his claw shape weapon.
"There he is!" cried one of the akuma, pointing in the exorcist's direction.
"I told you he would come!" cheered another one.
"He must be eager to die!" replied the first one.
They were waiting for me? Thought Allen when he heard their conversation. It doesn't matter, I'll destroy them and bring salvation to their souls. He jumped in the air and slashed at the nearest one. Without a challenge, the akuma cried out and disappeared. He continued attacking the akumas nearest him, all while avoiding the bullets they shot. Once he destroyed a good part of them, he landed on the bank of the lake, surveying those who were left. His eyes widened in shock when he realized what had happened. There are only level two akumas left! He thought frantically, out of breath.
"Ha ha! I knew he would tire!" laughed one of the four akuma left. "Now we can easily take him back to mistress Road!"
"Let's get him!" cheered another one.
The four akuma flew towards Allen, laughing hysterically. The student braced himself and parried the first akuma's double sword attack. He backed away a few steps but was hit by another akuma's attack and was sent flying forward. He hit the ground and rolled into the lake, his head submerged while his chest got drenched. He slowly got up, coughing out water, his arm starting to shake under the weight and fatigue. He looked up at the four akuma who laughed at him hysterically. He shakily got to his feet, positioning his arm which he had changed into a cannon at the nearest.
"May your soul rest in peace," he muttered, releasing the pure white energy contained in his weapon.
The akuma stopped laughing and tried to fly away but it was not quick enough. He had been too distracted by his laughter that he had not counted on Allen returning with such force. However, the three others were now on their guard, encircling the student, evil smiles on their faces.
"What to do now exorcist? Trapped aren't we?" mocked the third akuma who resembled a giant crab like creature.
"You're only trapped if you give up," growled Allen, positioning his arm for another attack.
He aimed his weapon at the largest akuma but, to the enemies' surprise, back flipped, shooting at the one behind him. However, the attack only grazed the akuma while the others attacked Allen while in mid air, sending him flying further. He landed painfully on his left shoulder, skidding to a halt a meter away from where he landed. He slowly got up but was trapped before his vision cleared. The last akuma used its spider-like power to create a long, sticky and resistant thread, tying it around Allen, binding his arms to his side.
"Now to bring him to Mistress Road," laughed the one who had tied Allen up.
The akuma pulled on the rope, making the exorcist tumble forward, his face hitting the hard, cold ground painfully. He felt the bounds pulling him but suddenly stop. He struggled to look up, catching a sight of many bug like creatures coming at his direction after hitting the akuma. The enemy yelled out and disappeared, revealing a dark clad swordsman with long black hair tied in a high ponytail.
"Kanda!" gasped Allen, trying to get up since the ropes had disappeared along with the akuma.
"Why do I always have to save you bean sprout," he growled, facing the other akuma.
"Thanks though," coughed Allen, straightening.
"You're to blame in the first place."
Allen sighed and readied his weapon to attack the akuma once again. Kanda lunged at the nearest one, which backed over the lake. It raised its hands and a tornado formed, pulling up water from its base. The akuma pushed it towards Kanda who jumped aside. However, he did not anticipate a second tornado heading in his direction. He dodged that one as well, jumping towards the akuma, ready to take it down.
"Ah!"
Kanda landed at the water edge and turned around, wondering what had happened to Allen. His calm demeanor faltered a moment when he saw that the boy had been trapped between the two tornadoes Kanda had dodged previously. They had passed by him and had headed towards Allen whose back was turned while he fought the last akuma. Kanda had turned around in time to see Allen getting spit out from between the two tornadoes and thrown to the ground roughly. This time, it was Kanda's fault Allen had gotten hurt since he had let the attacks pass by him without warning the boy.
"Damn that baka," growled the swordsman, taking down the akuma over the water and heading towards the last one.
Even if he knew it was his fault, he would never admit it openly, that was not his character. Once the third akuma disappeared, he returned his attention to Allen and the last akuma. The latest attack on the boy must have been too much since he still lay on the ground, trying to get up with a lot of difficulty. The akuma was poised for an attack, an evil smile spreading across his large face.
"Bean sprout! Move!" yelled Kanda angrily, running towards the boy.
Allen looked back at the akuma and, when he saw its large claw poised to attack, he closed his eyes. He did not have any energy left from fighting off the level one akumas previously and taking the hits from the level two akumas. A moment passed before he realized the attack did not hit him. He slowly opened his eyes and spotted Kanda over him, protecting him from the enemy.
"Kanda?" coughed Allen, surprised since this was the second time the older exorcist had protected him.
However, Kanda opened his eyes and collapsed on top of the white haired boy. Allen panicked and looked over his friends shoulder, gasping at the sight. The akuma's claw had pierced Kanda's back deeply, blood slowly drenching the area around the wound. This is my fault…, he thought sadly, gently moving Kanda off him. He positioned his cannon type arm at the laughing akuma, a strong glare covering his face.
"You'll pay for that," he growled as he activated his weapon.
The akuma stopped laughing, watching the exorcist in front of him, shocked. However, he did not have time to defend when the pure, white light erupted from the weapon. It hit the enemy dead in the chest and it vanished, its pain filled yell disappearing as well.
"He got hurt protecting me," whispered Allen once again as he finished his story. "I brought him here afterwards and Madam Pomfrey called the Professor."
"Allen, he did that to save you. You should not feel guilty about that," reassured Link, taking a seat on his friend's bed.
"But it's not the first time," breathed Allen sadly. "He always gets hurt because of me."
"Just shut it beansprout," coughed a weak voice from next to them.
They all turned their attention to the bed next to Allen's where Kanda now lay awake. He was still weak but he still had enough energy to stay awake and talk. The exorcist turned his head to face Allen, a frown disturbing his once clam expression.
"But Kanda-"
"I said shut I beansprout," coughed Kanda once more. "If you don't want to be a burden to me anymore, get stronger."
Allen stared at Kanda, his mouth hanging open, not knowing what to say. However, his friends would not let the exorcist talk that way.
"If I understood correctly Kanda," started Edward, pissed off, "Allen has been beating akuma left and right and always has to wait for reinforcements to come and help. He had defeated many enemies and you just had to take down the last three with his help."
"Allen is strong," added Link, glaring at Kanda. "Get off you high podium to see that. Yes, he got hurt but he has worked the hardest out of all of us here, even you."
"Ed, Link, stop it," whispered Allen softly. "Just stop it."
"Allen, you're going to let him talk to you like that?" asked Edward, surprised about his friend's reaction.
"But he is right!" cried Allen desperately. "I'm the only exorcist that does these stupidities. I let my heart take control instead of using my head. My friends are always the ones that seem to pay for it!"
"Idiot apprentice, you haven't changed at all since I last saw you," sighed Professor Cross, catching the others attention.
Allen looked away, feeling horribly guilty.
"It is not wrong to think with your heart instead of your head," remarked Yuki who had been silent during the whole exchange. "Others get hurt when people think with their heads because they will do what is best for themselves, self preservation."
"That's not always true," countered Cross, wondering what the student was thinking.
"Yes it is," argued Yuki, facing the teacher. "It is true when your own family puts themselves before another's safety, especially before that of their own son, brother or cousin."
The others realized right away Yuki was talking from experience and were caught unaware. They stayed silent for a long moment, even Professor Cross who was staring at the student, seeming to try and figure him out.
"Please," whispered Allen, "please just leave."
"But Allen," started Daisuke, approaching the white haired boy.
"Please," he sighed, turning away. "Please just leave."
They all stared at the student, shocked by his reaction. Link sighed and made his way back towards the entrance, slowly followed by Edward. Daisuke seemed ready to head to comfort his friend but thought better of it. Yuki was the last there but, instead of heading towards the doors, made his way to his friend's side. He sat on the edge of the bed and wrapped his arms around Allen.
"Following your heart is what makes you strong," whispered Yuki to the surprised Slytherin. "It takes great courage to do so. You want to help those suffering now, in front of you and there is nothing wrong with that."
"Yuki…"
"Those who think only with their mind will never be strong. They will want you to do the same, making you just as weak as them. You are not weak; you have greater strength than any of us because you listen to your heart. Never forget that."
Yuki let go of his friend and got of the bed, following the others out the large doors. Allen bit his lip and sighed sadly. He looked over at Kanda and Cross but realized they did not hear anything from what Yuki had told him. Is it really alright to follow your heart instead of your head? He thought, clutching the sheets as he tried to remember all his adventures. Yes, I believe it is, he thought, determined to get strong but to follow the path he decided.
Outside, the others looked over at Yuki, a puzzled look on their faces, except Link's. They made their way back to the Great Hall, Link deliberately slowing down next to the Slytherin student.
"That was a nice speech," he commented quietly.
"How good is your hearing?" asked Yuki, looking up at his friend.
"Scarily good," laughed Link softly. "But still, it was a nice speech."
"People are sometimes too hard on themselves. I find it takes someone else to remind them what they believed in before they change."
"Wish you can have a session with some other students in this school. Change their attitude a bit."
"What if I don't want to?"
"Ah ha! You are evil!"
"I'll give you five seconds to run," whispered Yuki evilly, a smile on his lips.
"I was kidding!"
"One."
"You can't take a joke, can you?"
"Two."
"I would hate to be on your bad side then!"
"Three."
"Really Yuki, like you can catch me," challenged Link, still not aware that his friend was serious.
"Four."
"You're serious, aren't you?" asked Link, staring to pick up the pace.
"Five."
Yuki took off after Link who yelled out in surprise. They both sprinted past the shocked Edward and Daisuke, making their way through the corridor. Link yelled out once again when Yuki almost caught him and jumped down the stairs, surprising some students who were making their way up.
"When I catch you!" threatened Yuki, laughing as he also jumped down the stairs.
"I really hope you don't!" yelled Link back, also laughing as he turned a corner.
"Kids," sighed Edward, following them with his eyes, Daisuke snickering next to him.
"So you think he's still angry with Cross and Kanda," wondered Daisuke as they packed their things from the library.
"Probably," sighed Link.
"It could just be he's always pissed at Kyo," suggested Edward. "I've never really seen them get along."
"They don't," laughed Tohru quietly. "They never did."
"And I'd like to keep it that way," growled Kyo, making his way towards the exit.
Allen, Daisuke, Link and Edward rolled their eyes at the red head's stubborn attitude. They also followed Tohru and Kyo though spotted Yuki, Hermione and Neville making their way through the rows of books.
"Oh, I was about to forget," remembered Allen softly, heading towards the three of them.
"Allen?" called Hermione, noticing the student approaching, catching the others attention.
The white haired boy smiled at them but approached Yuki. He stood in front of him, large smile on his face, confusing his friend. He leaned forward, making Yuki back up slightly.
"Thanks for believing in me," whispered Allen, smiling even more.
"What are friends for?" replied Yuki, smiling back.
Allen nodded in agreement and waved to the three of them. He made his way back to his friends who were all waiting, Link with a smile on his face.
"Like I said to Yuki the other day: that was nice," he laughed, walking away with the others.
"One day," whispered Edward, furthest away from the tall blond student. "I will cut off those ears of his."
"Hey!" yelled Link, covering the mentioned areas. "You will do no such thing!"
"Just watch out when you sleep," threatened Edward, an evil smile on his lips.
Link's face paled and they all started laughing. After a moment, Link also laughed with them, realizing that Edward was kidding, unlike Yuki who had chased him for a long time the other day.
"But really, watch yourself," whispered Edward, still laughing.
Author's Note: For the reviewers this time, you can choose a cookie of the supporting characters of each series! Choose from a Kanda cookie, a Krad cookie, an Ayame cookie, a Mustang cookie or a Zelda cookie! Enjoy them!
