Chapter 2
Dusting off the seat of her dress, Ai Ming apologized to the stranger and, after noticing his stiletto, moved towards him and grabbed his arm with lightning speed.
"Oh wow, you have a stiletto, I'll bet you can fight really well...can you please help me find my sister? I don't know where she went and I've never been out all alone before."
Shiro nearly fell down from shock.
Man, is she clueless or what?
"Uhh...sure."
He blinked as she beamed at him, her smile sweet and full of innocence and a childlike joy. Stepping back, she bowed slightly.
"My name is Wong Ai Ming. May I please know yours?"
"Erm...Shiro" he replied while scratching the back of his head."
Before Shiro realized what she was doing, she slid to his left side and looped her arm through his.
"Well Shiro, will you please accompany me to find my sister?"
Man, this may be easier than I thought...then again, she's so quick...I didn't even notice her move...
With a smile and a slight nod, he escorted to young girl through the throng of people.
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"Ai-chan, we've been searching for hours, yet still no sign of your sis. Ya sure she's still here?"
"Well, I would think so...my sister would never leave my all by myself...would she?"
Shiro was taken aback by the sudden formation of tears in the novice's eyes. He turned her around to face him, his hands resting on her shoulders.
"Listen, I'm sure she's still here...come on, we'll find her, I promised you that, didn't I?"
Wiping the tears from her eyes, she smiled and was about t follow her new friend and escort, until a loud explosion and a bright burst of light erupted from behind her.