Chapter 3: Interruptions

"How are you, Yue-san?" Genkai sipped her green tea. We are currently sitting in the receiving area of the dojo, enjoying some tea while waiting for Arcinja. It was already getting late and Arcinja is taking her time to wherever she went.

"I'm fine Genkai-sama." Yue courteously nod his head.

Yue then got his cup and sipped from it. The green ceramic looked really small in his hands. But good thing he got accustomed to drinking tea with us. I got my own cup and took a sip. Mmm.. tea. It really brings calmness.

"I believe you sensed the spirit surge from a few minutes ago." Genkai gently places her cup on the table. What surge? I eyed Yue waiting for his reply. What the hell are they talking about?

"Yes Genkai-sama." Yue replied. Am I the only one who does not know about this?

"Who do you think it's from?" Genkai asked. Okay now I'm really confused of what they're talking about.

"I believe it's not from the princess. But I do know it came from a demon, right inside the hospital compound." I turned my head to Yue's direction. The hospital? Which hospital?

"Wait!" I protested, getting impatient with their conversation. "You mean that energy came from a hospital? Which hospital? Kurama's mom is in a hospital!"

"I'm not sure, Lady Ayaka." Yue said, facing me. "But now I have an idea who it's from. Though I cannot speculate any longer since the energy has disappeared." He continued. I still can't understand.

Genkai raised her eyebrows, interested in what Yue had said.

"From who did that energy came?" I questioned, eager to get an answer.

Yue was about to open his mouth to answer when the door slid open. Arcinja then came in. Looking as regal as ever. She was wearing the usual plain pearl white kimono lined with a gold seam.

Yue stood immediately and nodded to her direction. "Welcome back Princess." He greeted her with so much reverence.

"Yue please wait outside. And bring Ayaka with you. I must talk to Genkai alone." Arcinja commanded. The tone in her voice is without a doubt, pure confidence.

Yue got out first then I followed suit. I don't even know why I went out. It was just like by instinct that I had to follow.

We stayed right outside and sat on the porch. As I sat, feet dangling off the porch, I sighed and pouted. That meanie Arcinja. Can't she see how cold it is tonight? It was getting colder the past few days and I'm not really into it.

Then as if on cue, I felt a cloth sliding in my shoulders.

Yue was covering me with his cloak as he sat beside me.

I blushed lightly. "Ah.. Thanks Yue-san." I smiled. He looked at me, his blue-gray eyes staring deeply into me. Then he averted his ice gaze.

He didn't answer but that was okay. They say guardians aren't supposed to feel anything. But I know Yue. He cares a lot. Especially for Arcinja.

"Yue-san... don't you feel bored being a guardian?" before I knew, the words were out of my mouth. Ayaka you and your big mouth. I internally scold myself.

"No Lady Ayaka. The sole reason for my existence is to protect the Princess. She is the most important being for us guardians and her safety is our priority." Yue replied. Wasn't that a campaign slogan or something? Sounds like something rehearsed and programmed.

"What kind of person is Arcinja anyways... she's invincible." I sighed.

"Not really Lady Ayaka." Well that's a first.

After that, I found myself conversing with Yue about deeper things. Mostly stuff about the princess. Like how she had to endure severe training at a very young age in order to be fit as heiress to the throne. And how she met the most important person in her life but had to leave him to keep him safe. And how she found her brother and left him at the end because he's into crazy stuff like revenge.

"There was a time when Arcinja-hime's heart was filled with anger that she had to leave and locked herself. It was necessary since negative energy is never good for her. It was a time filled with silence." Yue stated.

"...wow.. some hardship she has to go through." I mumbled. "Thanks Yue for telling me this.. I feel like I understand her more now." I smiled.

"Lady Ayaka, the princess will always do the right things though it may seem wrong and harsh. But you'll just have to trust her." Yue assured.

I nodded slowly in response. Yea.. trust her. Trust her when she's killing me but tells me it's for my own good. I'm so dead. T.T

The wooden door slid open and soon Arcinja was coming out.

"I'll be back soon Genkai-sama." Arcinja said while opening the door behind us. Yue and I stood up and shifted to the left side of Arcinja.

While straightening my skirt, Arcinja stood infront of me. I nervously lifted my head and smiled at her.

"Yes P-princess?" I stuttered. Whew.. she makes me want to cry anytime.

"Nothing. Just be sure not to give Genkai headaches." I nodded quickly in response and was about to sigh when she glared at me. Oh noo... what now... She leaned closely to my right ear.

"Keep your eyes on Kurama. I don't want that fox snooping again." She whispered playfully. Snooping?

"H-hai!" I sweat drop. They left after that and I realized that my shoulders dropped. I always get so tense around those two.