WARNING: There are situations in this chapter that might not be too
appealing. Just skip the part if you want to.
Fuu remained silent but finally answered, "He's Ferio."
Umi was shocked the moment she heard Ferio's name. "You mean he knew Ascot?"
Fuu nodded. "Yes. They helped each other out as children in Quatren."
"But I thought they only got summoners. Don't tell me that Ferio's one," said Umi.
"No," said Fuu. "He was taken as a prisoner. A war was raging out at the time and Ferio was captured."
Umi thought for a moment. "I thought he said he had amnesia or something."
"He lied. I knew."
"Is that why there was a strong attraction between you two?" asked Umi. "Was it because you knew each other before?"
Fuu shook her head. "I forgot about him until recently. I only remembered who he really was when I saw Ascot's letter."
"So what's with that kiss?"
"Huh?"
"When Ascot died. You kissed him," whispered Umi with a hint jealousy.
"I love my brother very much Umi," whispered back Fuu. "You wouldn't know what it's like to lose someone you love very much."
"Actually I do," replied Umi. "I lost my sisters a long time ago." Fuu watched her and wrapped her arms around Umi. She stared into Umi's eyes and suddenly kissed her lips gently. Umi was astonished but returned the kiss. They stayed in the position for seconds until Fuu finally let go. "What was that for?" asked Umi after she realized what she had just done.
Fuu smiled and giggled. "I'll see you tomorrow.Meya." Fuu ran off and left the bewildered Umi behind.
"Naia." whispered Umi. She started walking off and went out of the castle. She summoned Selece and flew off on her own.
Hours flew by and morning nearly came. The sun was at the tip of the horizon and Umi was still out flying. 'Ascot.where are you now? Why did you have to be Shinos?' Umi thought deeply as she roamed the countryside. She spotted a landing area next to a cliff and went down. She didn't want to return to the castle yet so she decided to enter a nearby cave. "Where am I?" she muttered silently as a cold breeze from the deeper areas of the cave gently ruffled her hair. The sunlight broke through small cracks in the roof and walls of the cave so Umi could see the path. The cave was deep and moist along the walls. Umi gently placed her hands together and rubbed them together.
"It's cold isn't it?" came a voice from within the back of the cave.
"Who said that?" asked Umi drawing out her sword. But there was no reply and the only sound was the breeze slightly pushing some pebbles. Umi walked further and saw a boulder blocking the path. Behind it was light, though not sunlight but light from a lamp. "What the.?" Umi slowly pushed away the rock-though with was heavy-and peeked in. The sight she saw was too astonishing that her heart felt as if it had stopped. Inside, bound in ropes and had marks of torture, was Ascot. Umi quickly rushed to him but when she got closer, she realized that he seemed pale and translucent. "Ascot? Is that you?"
The vague image of the young man looked up and saw Umi. His face was filled with scratches and his eyes red. "Umi?" he said with such effort. "Is that you?" His voice was staggering and Umi knew that he was using up so much energy just to talk.
"Don't say anything," she whispered as she went closer to him and untied him. But even so, he couldn't stand up and Umi had to help him up and support him. She hurried outside although Ascot seemed hesitant. "What's wrong?" she asked.
Ascot looked at her, his once bright eyes now pale and lifeless. "We can't. I can't. Shinos will come back and when he finds out that you saved me, he'll kill us both."
Umi shook her head. "No. I won't let him hurt my friend." She smiled at him and he smiled back. At that moment she wanted to tell him how she felt about him but something told her not to.yet. Umi summoned Selece and carried Ascot back to the castle with her.
"Fuu!" yelled Umi as she saw the blonde girl walking in the clearing around the castle. Fuu looked up and saw Selece and a small figure she couldn't recognize. When Umi landed, Fuu realized that the figure was her brother. She ran as fast as she could and jumped at him. Ascot caught her, although he nearly fell back, and hugged her.
"Ascot?" asked Fuu. "Is that really you?" Ascot nodded and Fuu cried. "I missed you!" She started pounding on his chest.
"Hey, hey!" yelled Umi. "He's very weak. I don't think he'll be able to stand up if you keep doing that." Fuu looked at her and Umi smiled. "Come on. Let's help him inside." The two supported Ascot as they walked slowly back to the castle.
"Oh my god!" yelled Caldina the moment she saw her "younger brother" come into the throne room. She was holding her baby and nearly threw it up in the air. Ascot looked at her and smiled. He was still weak but Fuu helped heal him and now he was not as pale and translucent as before. He seemed to be more solid and Umi smiled. "Is that really you boy?"
Ascot smiled. "Yeah. I'm back.thanks to Umi."
Umi blushed and turned away. "It's nothing." she mumbled. Her cheeks burned with great intensity that she had to run off and wash her face.
"Hmmm? Strange." muttered Clef. "Ascot, why is Shinos here? And why does he seem to have a thirst for Umi's blood. It's not like him."
"I'm a bit tired. I'll go look for Umi," said Ascot as he went out of the room. "I'll talk to all of you later."
Ascot's POV
"Hey," I whispered as I peeked inside Umi's room. She was seating in front of her study and was writing down something. "Mind if I come in?" I asked.
"No. Come on in." I went in and sat on a chair. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine," I replied. "And you? Why'd you run out all of a sudden?"
Umi turned away and blushed. "I.I.How do you say it?"
I chuckled and looked at her blushing. "I've been your friend for a long time Umi. You don't have to be embarrassed."
Umi turned to look at me, her face all flustered. "I think I'm in love with you." She turned away to hide her face from me.
"Umi." I whispered as I embraced her. Umi lifted her head up and turned it to look at me. "I love you too." Umi smiled and placed a hand on my face. She stood up and rested her head on my chest. I suddenly lifted Umi up and placed her down on the bed.
"What are you doing?" she asked as I unbuttoned her blouse. "Ascot, I don't think." But I placed a finger on her lips and smiled. She realized what I was doing and allowed me to continue. "I'm not really sure about this."
"Don't worry.I'll do my best to please you." I finished undressing her and slowly placed my hands on her soft hips. "You're beautiful."
"Ascot." She looked at me with the eyes of a gentle woman. "I'm nervous so please do it fast."
"Fast?" I asked. "What will you feel then? It won't be as fun."
"Do it hard then," she mumbled as she embraced me. "I never thought of you like this but."
Ascot smiled. "Don't underestimate me just because I was so innocent." He embraced Umi. Umi smiled and closed her eyes and soon opened herself up to the man holding her.
"Where have ya two been?!" yelled Caldina the moment Umi and Ascot came in after disappearing for an hour. "Ascot goes off to look for Umi and then ya don't hear from them for an hour! God!"
"Calm down Caldina," mumble Clef as he stood up. Caldina grumbled and sat down. "Ascot, you said awhile ago that you'd explain something to us."
"Yes."
Umi looked at Ascot. "Explain what?"
"About Shinos."
"So tell me.why Umi?" asked Fuu as she stared at her brother with deep emerald eyes.
"I.I grew jealous-jealous of Clef and Ferio. They had the two women I ever loved with them and I was never noticed. I held it all back, saying to myself that it's alright. But then my anger was triggered when."
"When.?" asked Caldina as she took the baby from Lafarga.
"When I saw Umi and clef in the throne room together, I couldn't hold back my anger.so could Shinos."
"Brother." whispered Fuu.
"He tempted me to release him and I did. But then he turned against me. He wanted to kill Umi so bad."
"But why?" asked Kenae as she came in. Ascot looked at her with surprise and turned away.
"He.I thought that Meya was the one who betrayed me. I thought she was the one who killed Thymes."
"Thymes?" asked Caldina. "Who's he?"
"My younger brother." replied Ascot. Fuu covered her eyes to hide her tears from everyone. "He was a year younger than Naia."
"So what happened?" asked Clef; eager to hear more of Ascot's story.
"I saw her one day playing with Thymes on my way to train but when I came back I couldn't find either of them I searched all night then I finally found them. Meya was holding a blood-stained sword and Thymes' body was there; lying still and cold. I couldn't bear it."
"So Shinos thought it was this girl named Meya, but why does he want to kill me? And why does he always call me Meya?" asked Umi as she gently placed her hand on Ascot's.
Ascot looked at Fuu and she nodded. "You see."
Summon: Ahahaha! Hope you guys liked this chappie. I don't know what I was thinking.
T-chan: You were bein' the usual idiot!
Summon: GRR.!
Fuu remained silent but finally answered, "He's Ferio."
Umi was shocked the moment she heard Ferio's name. "You mean he knew Ascot?"
Fuu nodded. "Yes. They helped each other out as children in Quatren."
"But I thought they only got summoners. Don't tell me that Ferio's one," said Umi.
"No," said Fuu. "He was taken as a prisoner. A war was raging out at the time and Ferio was captured."
Umi thought for a moment. "I thought he said he had amnesia or something."
"He lied. I knew."
"Is that why there was a strong attraction between you two?" asked Umi. "Was it because you knew each other before?"
Fuu shook her head. "I forgot about him until recently. I only remembered who he really was when I saw Ascot's letter."
"So what's with that kiss?"
"Huh?"
"When Ascot died. You kissed him," whispered Umi with a hint jealousy.
"I love my brother very much Umi," whispered back Fuu. "You wouldn't know what it's like to lose someone you love very much."
"Actually I do," replied Umi. "I lost my sisters a long time ago." Fuu watched her and wrapped her arms around Umi. She stared into Umi's eyes and suddenly kissed her lips gently. Umi was astonished but returned the kiss. They stayed in the position for seconds until Fuu finally let go. "What was that for?" asked Umi after she realized what she had just done.
Fuu smiled and giggled. "I'll see you tomorrow.Meya." Fuu ran off and left the bewildered Umi behind.
"Naia." whispered Umi. She started walking off and went out of the castle. She summoned Selece and flew off on her own.
Hours flew by and morning nearly came. The sun was at the tip of the horizon and Umi was still out flying. 'Ascot.where are you now? Why did you have to be Shinos?' Umi thought deeply as she roamed the countryside. She spotted a landing area next to a cliff and went down. She didn't want to return to the castle yet so she decided to enter a nearby cave. "Where am I?" she muttered silently as a cold breeze from the deeper areas of the cave gently ruffled her hair. The sunlight broke through small cracks in the roof and walls of the cave so Umi could see the path. The cave was deep and moist along the walls. Umi gently placed her hands together and rubbed them together.
"It's cold isn't it?" came a voice from within the back of the cave.
"Who said that?" asked Umi drawing out her sword. But there was no reply and the only sound was the breeze slightly pushing some pebbles. Umi walked further and saw a boulder blocking the path. Behind it was light, though not sunlight but light from a lamp. "What the.?" Umi slowly pushed away the rock-though with was heavy-and peeked in. The sight she saw was too astonishing that her heart felt as if it had stopped. Inside, bound in ropes and had marks of torture, was Ascot. Umi quickly rushed to him but when she got closer, she realized that he seemed pale and translucent. "Ascot? Is that you?"
The vague image of the young man looked up and saw Umi. His face was filled with scratches and his eyes red. "Umi?" he said with such effort. "Is that you?" His voice was staggering and Umi knew that he was using up so much energy just to talk.
"Don't say anything," she whispered as she went closer to him and untied him. But even so, he couldn't stand up and Umi had to help him up and support him. She hurried outside although Ascot seemed hesitant. "What's wrong?" she asked.
Ascot looked at her, his once bright eyes now pale and lifeless. "We can't. I can't. Shinos will come back and when he finds out that you saved me, he'll kill us both."
Umi shook her head. "No. I won't let him hurt my friend." She smiled at him and he smiled back. At that moment she wanted to tell him how she felt about him but something told her not to.yet. Umi summoned Selece and carried Ascot back to the castle with her.
"Fuu!" yelled Umi as she saw the blonde girl walking in the clearing around the castle. Fuu looked up and saw Selece and a small figure she couldn't recognize. When Umi landed, Fuu realized that the figure was her brother. She ran as fast as she could and jumped at him. Ascot caught her, although he nearly fell back, and hugged her.
"Ascot?" asked Fuu. "Is that really you?" Ascot nodded and Fuu cried. "I missed you!" She started pounding on his chest.
"Hey, hey!" yelled Umi. "He's very weak. I don't think he'll be able to stand up if you keep doing that." Fuu looked at her and Umi smiled. "Come on. Let's help him inside." The two supported Ascot as they walked slowly back to the castle.
"Oh my god!" yelled Caldina the moment she saw her "younger brother" come into the throne room. She was holding her baby and nearly threw it up in the air. Ascot looked at her and smiled. He was still weak but Fuu helped heal him and now he was not as pale and translucent as before. He seemed to be more solid and Umi smiled. "Is that really you boy?"
Ascot smiled. "Yeah. I'm back.thanks to Umi."
Umi blushed and turned away. "It's nothing." she mumbled. Her cheeks burned with great intensity that she had to run off and wash her face.
"Hmmm? Strange." muttered Clef. "Ascot, why is Shinos here? And why does he seem to have a thirst for Umi's blood. It's not like him."
"I'm a bit tired. I'll go look for Umi," said Ascot as he went out of the room. "I'll talk to all of you later."
Ascot's POV
"Hey," I whispered as I peeked inside Umi's room. She was seating in front of her study and was writing down something. "Mind if I come in?" I asked.
"No. Come on in." I went in and sat on a chair. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine," I replied. "And you? Why'd you run out all of a sudden?"
Umi turned away and blushed. "I.I.How do you say it?"
I chuckled and looked at her blushing. "I've been your friend for a long time Umi. You don't have to be embarrassed."
Umi turned to look at me, her face all flustered. "I think I'm in love with you." She turned away to hide her face from me.
"Umi." I whispered as I embraced her. Umi lifted her head up and turned it to look at me. "I love you too." Umi smiled and placed a hand on my face. She stood up and rested her head on my chest. I suddenly lifted Umi up and placed her down on the bed.
"What are you doing?" she asked as I unbuttoned her blouse. "Ascot, I don't think." But I placed a finger on her lips and smiled. She realized what I was doing and allowed me to continue. "I'm not really sure about this."
"Don't worry.I'll do my best to please you." I finished undressing her and slowly placed my hands on her soft hips. "You're beautiful."
"Ascot." She looked at me with the eyes of a gentle woman. "I'm nervous so please do it fast."
"Fast?" I asked. "What will you feel then? It won't be as fun."
"Do it hard then," she mumbled as she embraced me. "I never thought of you like this but."
Ascot smiled. "Don't underestimate me just because I was so innocent." He embraced Umi. Umi smiled and closed her eyes and soon opened herself up to the man holding her.
"Where have ya two been?!" yelled Caldina the moment Umi and Ascot came in after disappearing for an hour. "Ascot goes off to look for Umi and then ya don't hear from them for an hour! God!"
"Calm down Caldina," mumble Clef as he stood up. Caldina grumbled and sat down. "Ascot, you said awhile ago that you'd explain something to us."
"Yes."
Umi looked at Ascot. "Explain what?"
"About Shinos."
"So tell me.why Umi?" asked Fuu as she stared at her brother with deep emerald eyes.
"I.I grew jealous-jealous of Clef and Ferio. They had the two women I ever loved with them and I was never noticed. I held it all back, saying to myself that it's alright. But then my anger was triggered when."
"When.?" asked Caldina as she took the baby from Lafarga.
"When I saw Umi and clef in the throne room together, I couldn't hold back my anger.so could Shinos."
"Brother." whispered Fuu.
"He tempted me to release him and I did. But then he turned against me. He wanted to kill Umi so bad."
"But why?" asked Kenae as she came in. Ascot looked at her with surprise and turned away.
"He.I thought that Meya was the one who betrayed me. I thought she was the one who killed Thymes."
"Thymes?" asked Caldina. "Who's he?"
"My younger brother." replied Ascot. Fuu covered her eyes to hide her tears from everyone. "He was a year younger than Naia."
"So what happened?" asked Clef; eager to hear more of Ascot's story.
"I saw her one day playing with Thymes on my way to train but when I came back I couldn't find either of them I searched all night then I finally found them. Meya was holding a blood-stained sword and Thymes' body was there; lying still and cold. I couldn't bear it."
"So Shinos thought it was this girl named Meya, but why does he want to kill me? And why does he always call me Meya?" asked Umi as she gently placed her hand on Ascot's.
Ascot looked at Fuu and she nodded. "You see."
Summon: Ahahaha! Hope you guys liked this chappie. I don't know what I was thinking.
T-chan: You were bein' the usual idiot!
Summon: GRR.!