AAAAAaaaah…….I didn't have time to send it to my WONDERFUL beta readers :'[ so…in repayment I'll give hugs to both of them!!!! **hugs stacey and snow** im sooooooooorrrrrryyyyyyy……….

Thankies~~

Cami ~ trisono? Do u mean tsair? LOL

Kenta divina ~ oh dear…tsair is going to be hunted sooner or later…….i guess…poor mage

Eccie87 ~ thankks :D~~

Keita ~ don't worry love doesn't always solve everything….sometimes **hint hint** mwahahha, more fluffinesss!!! I don't think I can stop with that now that I've been introduced to the lemony state…….but I'm not going to add so much…..unlike some……. o.0

Squire kali ~ no……..doooomm……

Lady katharine heartspark ~ thanksss ^_^ I still feel guilty about that cliffhanger……

Lady of the shadows ~ you shall find out, heh… :D

Trixiemoon ~ thank you!!

Snow*flake ~ um….err……im sorry for being so cruel :'[ my computer's messed up……and I cant seem to find anything properly……but look on the bright side! I didn't tell anyone what's going to happen yet! So…no one has the advantage :D

Starfire ~ heh….

Ndblue123 ~ :D

Lady lucy A/J 4ever ~ and thus…..u shall get more fluff, :D

Angel of the Storms ~ im soooorrrrriiiiiiiiiiiieeeeee~~~~~

Philyra ~ thank you!!!

Lia ~ ahhhhhh…….stop asking mmmmeeeeeeeeee, but I might give you a hint at the end of this chapter…… :D tho….it mite ruin it……..

Lilane ~ JEJE!!!!!!!!!!!

As Reini returned to her room that night, a sudden burst of wind blew by her, ruffling her night dress and a pair of arms surrounded her from behind, not hostile but lovingly. The voice was muffled, as if the stranger had buried himself in her abundant hair.

"Rei? It's you right? If not, I apologize."

She whirled around and jumped onto the tall stranger.

"Tsair!"

"I. see. You. haven't. forgotten. Me," he managed to choke out.

Smiling sheepishly, Reini released her tight embrace. Tsair ruffled her hair playfully and smiled. A sudden knock brought them back to their surroundings. Reini turned to him quickly, motioning for the mage to hide. Grinning, he laid down on her bed and shielded himself with an illusion. The knock sounded again and this time, Reini managed to answer it. Dom.

"Kel, you forgot your pouch…"

"Thank you!" She hurriedly shut the door, but the sergeant intercepted.

"Um, I have to ask you something. May I come in?"

"N-Yes." (She tried not to look guilty)

Dome entered and sat on the nearest object. The bed. Reini silently laughed in delight. Poor Tsair! Changing her expression; the lady knight tried her best to look confused.

"Tell now, Dom."

The man stood up and held her hands.

"Come with me to the ball."

A slight thud sounded, making him turn.

"What was that…"

She pulled him around sharply and, in the process of trying to distract him, kissed him deeply, for the second time that night. Reini felt his arms slowly encircle her and allowed her head to rest in the crook of his neck. And, being his ever-persistent way; he asked.

"Are you hiding something?" She scowled.

"No, it's probably a cat who accidentally landed in the wrong direction. (hesitating slightly) Yes, I'll go with you to the ball."

The answer made him smile instantly. Eyes shining brightly, he kissed her one last time before whispering good night and exiting the room.

"I got a bruise on my bum."

Smiling, she pounced on her bed and leaned over to the other side to see the powerful black mage lying face-up on the ground.

"You deserve it."

"Well, if you weren't so fluffy with that boy, I wouldn't be in this position."

Reini raised an eyebrow at the jealous tint in the mage's words.

"You are jealous!"

"Am not."

"Is too."

"Am not, if I perform this spell correctly!"

He stood up from the ground, and pointed at the bed cover, muttering. A bright burst exploded in the room silently, as the cover turned into flower petals.

"Was it suppose to do that?"

"No…it was suppose to fold itself properly…"

"Great, now I'm going to sleep with no cover, in this freezing temperature as well?!"

Tsair smiled.

"I'll sleep with you."

She punched him on the shoulder.

"Imagine the fright you'll give the Tortallans and my maid in the morning."

He pouted and smiled, waving his hand in the direction of the petals. This time, transforming it into a white tiger. He stared. First at the animal, then at his hand.

"It was suppose to turn back…"

Reini had turned to walk toward the window to close the bars and tripped over the tiger who had leapt off from the bad and fell smack against the mage, both tumbling down. Sitting himself up, Tsair found himself eye level to Reini and froze. She leaned forward and hugged him.

"I missed you."

Turning her head to the side, the mage tilted his own down; blond bangs falling into his chocolate eyes, and kissed her. Reini, confused by the sudden outpour of emotions, melted in his arms. She felt him smile wickedly against her lips, and without a warning, disappeared.

Now, lying on the floor, she scowled.

"Sure…he couldn't get his magic done properly. Mages."

Too tired to get on the bed, she slumped down and fell asleep. The tiger curled around her protectively.

Okay…..since you all insist on what will happen in the future, I shall ruin a part for you……

SoMeBoDy will die…..

I'm sorry, but that has to happen…….well, according to me it does……unless I change my mind… o.0

~Cinereath