- did I say this was gonna be a short story? - oops. Either this story has to take a long turn or it will be going no where and fast. But, I got the time so what the hell. And incase by now your wondering -where's the action? - Well, I got some coming up, but mind you I'm better at describing the unsaid -
Part Four
Betrayal
Something Missing
Ryo walked the halls of the house while the others did their own thing. He was going room to room trying to find some thing to do. Some thing to ease his mind. Some thing to erase what he was feeling. Not sure of exactly what it was. He was having a hard time not noticing it. A week or two… or was it a month or just a few days. But he knew it had only been a month. A month since they found out that their best friend, no, their brethren in arms had been making friends with exactly what they been fighting against. He knew that Cye looked beyond what others seen. But, this time… this time he should have known better. In the flash of the argument he decided to give him a choice. His life long friends… or his new ones. Never once did he think he'd hear him say what he did. He left. So now what? He's gone… his link is gone… his friend was gone. The one he thought would never desert him. Or give him up for darkness. Is it even possible to fill his place? What about the Ronins? Every time Ryo would pass his old room he'd notice it was empty. Not just any OLE empty. An eary stillness. The kind that seems to be alive. Making a living there. And to those that passed could feel its presence seeping into their heart. The subject had long since pasted. They all seemed to agree not to talk about it. How could they… they had lost the one that they all talked to. Confessed their very soul to. And go on their way like it was nothing… he'd never judge or let it be known what was said to him. But, like things happen… they had to go on. Find something or some one to help fill the gap that was ripped open. And they all had. He had slowly noticed the behavior in his friends since he left the pack. Rowen had turned to his books more than ever. His appearance was less than usual. Kento had been spending an awful lot of time back at home. Which was strange not hear his wise cracks that enlightened the day so much. Sage… well Sage will be Sage. He handles things very different than the others. Although… he retracted from us more than usual as well. May-be it's the fear of another loss and doesn't want another attachment? But, then out of the blue he'd invite every one to a show or a night out for dinner. But that isn't the Sage he remembered either. True it's been a long time since they fought the dynasty. And there didn't seem to be a need to call upon their powers. And ever since they fought the mad scientist there really was no real need. But, now… this was completely unexpected. Something he never thought he have to handle. The near loss of Sage and the death of Luna… now Cye. How much more was in store and why. To him they weren't just friends. They were his life and friends. Again he passed his old room. With it being dark out. The moon only shown shadows of what he left in there. Every thing he had left behind. Which happen to be everything. And with that thought. A certain anger… no a rage built up. A sudden urge of movement jerked his arm back only to land a fist to the wall. With a thud he realized what he had done and could only look at the dent with astonishment.
"He's not coming back you know."
Turning to look only to see Sage leaned against the wall opposite of him.
"So, what… can't I wish." Ryo shot back along with an unknown glare.
"No, it's not healthy. Besides your only fooling yourself."
"He's unpredictable… you never know what he's gonna do."
"True, that's why he's not here now. It's better to deal with it and get over it. Don't look back and move on."
"I new you could be cold Sage, but that's taking the cake…
"It may sound cold. But it's the truth. "Sage said cutting him off.
"You can't just forget about some one that meant a lot to you… it's not right. I don't see how you can just let go that easy and quick."
"Your right, it's not easy to do. It may not be right I'll give you that. But, why not tell me why it was so easy for him? He meant a lot to me to. He wasn't just your friend. But look what this is doing to every one. If we let this become between us now. Then I don't see much of a future for the Ronins or friendship…. Get over it Ryo and move on." Sage said leaving.
As usual… he was right. But words can hurt more than a real wound. Tact is something Ryo thought Sage should have been working on more than his martial arts. Although he knew he probably wouldn't listen to him if he wasn't straight out and blunt about things. So now what? What is the first step in moving on? What would help in helping him forget about the pain? Fill the gap? But how…