Chapter 8
(A/N: Thanks to khmerboi919 and TheOneAndOnlyT for giving the story a chance after the awkward start! And the reviews!! *hugs reviews*)
Sain groaned as he woke up and rubbed his eyes. For some reason he had fallen asleep sitting backwards in a chair in Andraya's room…
Andraya's room?!
Sain sat up straighter and looked around. Gradually, he woke up fully and remembered why he had fallen asleep where he did. He stood slowly, stretching and yawning as he did so. He replaced the chair in the corner where he had found it, then walked over to the door just as Andraya mumbled something in her sleep.
"'Draya?" Sain whispered, going over to his friend. She was fast asleep, but had a pained look on her face. She must be dreaming…
Andraya groaned, throwing her head to the side. She shut her eyes even tighter and curled up into a ball. "Eliwood..." she mumbled into her pillow.
"Andraya…" Sain said sadly. He sat on the edge of her bed, touching her shoulder gently. "I'd love you more than he ever could…if only you would let me…" he whispered, stroking her cheek.
"Andraya? Are you up yet—Sain?!" Kent came through the door, stopping in surprise when he saw Sain. "And what, may I ask, are you doing in her room?"
"Kent, I was just talking to her. Honest!" Sain said in defense to Kent's suspicious glare. "She fell asleep, and I was afraid the door would wake her and—"
"Save it. Just get her up, we're leaving," Kent said curtly, turning and leaving the room.
"Argh," Sain sighed, turning back to his friend. "Andraya…" he said softly, gently tapping her on the shoulder.
"Uhn…" Andraya groaned, rolling on her back. She opened her eyes. "Sain?"
"Morning, sleeping beauty. Kent says it's time to go." Sleeping beauty? Did I just say that?!
"Gar, okay. Leave so I can get dressed?"
"Sure thing. 'Cya downstairs!" Sain turned and left, closing the door behind him.
"Sleeping beauty?" Andraya mumbled, half-awake. Reluctantly, she got up and dressed, grabbed her things and joined the others in the main sitting area of the inn.
The lords and the tactician were talking strategy in one corner, and everyone else was just scattered around. Andraya glanced out the window, where she saw Kent and Sain arguing about something. They looked like they were yelling at each other, and Sain even seemed about ready to punch Kent in the face. Uh oh…what's going on now?
Andraya pushed open the door and ran towards the cavaliers. She reached them just as Sain brought his arm back to take a swing at Kent.
"Sain!" Andraya cried, grabbing Sain's fist before he could hit Kent with it.
"Andraya?! What are you doing? Let go!" Sain yelled in protest, breaking out of her grasp.
The mage stepped in between them, glaring at them both. "What's this all about?"
Kent and Sain just glared at each other.
Andraya sighed. "Whatever it is, just get over it and move on. We need to fight with each other, not against each other!"
"At least she has some decent sense," Kent spat, turning and walking towards his horse.
"I swear I didn't—Kent!" Sain yelled after him. "Argh!" He stamped his foot on the ground in frustration, then turned in the other direction to mount his horse.
"Sain…?" Andraya asked, following her friend. "Sain, what was that about?"
"Nothing," he said, glaring at Kent.
Andraya stared up at Sain I disbelief. Had he really almost hit Kent?
"Andraya! Sain! Time to get moving, we haven't a moment to lose!" Hector called to them.
Sain sighed. "Coming!" he called back, looking down at Andraya. "Do you want to ride with me again? You didn't get to sleep until late last night."
Andraya sighed. "No, Sain. I don't think so," she said. She shook her head, then turned and joined the group.
"Andraya! Andraya, wait…" Sain sighed.
"I was only defending you…"
A/N: Uh oh… ;)
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