sweatdrop I guess I won't be doing this fic according to the storyline of Suikoden! Sorry! But anyways I hope you'll like this chapter.

Chapter 3:

Luc's POV

I walked pass the corridors, giving my usual death glare to those who passed by. Obviously, still in a bad mood for loosing my rune and somewhat; somehow I wanted to be alone. I wanted to get away from this shabby place at the most.

"Luc!" a familiar voice cried out, not that I cared or anything so I simply walked on. "L-U-C" the voice called out again, Gods it was frustrating.

"Wha---ack!!" I was about to shout at the person as I turned my head to him but then as I did so, I suddenly found myself face to face with HIM. And when I meant face to face, I meant in the flesh, in a way that our faces were only millimeters away. He was grinning widely, wa-was he going to d-do something to me? Argh! Damn this idiot, Sasarai!

I was beet red when I noticed; though I didn't even dare to move an inch, my body didn't let me, even though my mind was screaming to do so. "Luc, you've been really naughty." Sasarai murmured in a rather seductive way and I hated it!

I shook off the dirty thoughts in my head, suddenly pacing away from Sasarai. "What the hell are you doing?" I asked, aggravated

"Hm, looking for you?" he replied calmly

"And why would you be looking for me? I asked sarcastically

"No important reason."

"If that's the case, go away! You're bothering me!"

"Aww, come on Luc, don't be so cold" Sasarai replied

"Shut up!" I rolled my eyes, walking on ahead and ignoring him. Cold? That's right I am cold...cold and emotionless.

" Hey Luc are you doing anything today?"

"No."

"Great then-"

"No! Like I said I don't want anything to do with---" I cut him off only do be taken advantage

"A sexy slut like myself" he finished as I blushed, deep crimson. "Luc, did you know how cute you are when you blush?" he continued on.

"Shut up!" I sneered, hoarsely. Sasarai chuckled as he raised a piece of paper to my face

"Actually Estella wanted you to do some errands for her and of course I'm tagging along"

I glared at him for a while "First off, I have no intention on doing any favors for that old widow, next if ever I am going why the hell would I let a dog tag along!" I exclaimed as he pouted.

"So I'm a dog now!" he said, though his smile remained "I don't mind as long as I get to follow you around, like my master. And as my master, you can freely do anything to me" he mewled in my ear as seductively as he can, making me blush yet again.

"(That hit the nerve)" Sasarai though, rather proud of himself

"I'll kill you if you do that again!" I exclaimed

"Do what again, Luc?"

"One more flirt and you're dead!" I replied, as he only smiled, not taking this whole thing seriously.

"Maybe! First we better go to town to finish off lady Estella's chores"

"Wha!? No way!" I protested

"Come on Luc, think of it as a date!"

"(Its even worst! Dammit! If I had my rune, I could have killed this guy long before)" I thought to myself as Sasarai dragged me along with him, I must admit the slut had this thing on making me trail after him...attraction?

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"Lets see, um... Kaleria has the most provisions, so why don't we head there, what do you think Luc?"

I snorted as I stayed in one corner, cross-armed. I waited for him to tell me our destination so I can teleport, to speed things up.

"God, Luc you're no help"

"I didn't want to come in the first place" I countered, "Will you hurry up!"

"The town of Kaleria then. We could go to the tavern afterwards" he smirked

"Quit it!" I exclaimed, giving meaning to what he just said.

"You're so gullible, you know that?" he replied "Oh and can we teleport to the mountain pass instead of the town"

"Why? It's a waste of time"

"Well, you know that monster that protects the chest on top of the mountain right. Well, they say, there's a pale gate rune there" the brunette explained "And as you know that rune is very rare, even for us in Harmonia" he added

"Fine" I finally gave in as we then teleported to the mountain pass. Though teleportation wasn't really my type of spell, it came handy a lot of times.

The road ahead was rather steep and rough, as I took the lead, Sasarai following right behind me. I can tell he was nervous on climbing as he held a tight grip on my garments "What's the matter, little Sasi" I teased "Scared? You're not as tough as I thought you were" I continued, taking advantage of his weakness.

"Lu-Luc" he cried out, as I could tell he had a fear for heights.

I shook my head as I offered him a hand, which I rarely do. He took it gratefully as I then guided him along the road. Near the waterfalls, Sasarai begged me if we could loosen up a bit. I simply nodded, as I sat within a corner. Unexpectedly, Sasarai sat beside me, nuzzling my neck as he purred.

"What may I ask are you doing?" I asked pretending to be calm though my heart was pounding wild. I didn't get an answer from him. I glanced at the brunette as I then noticed my companion sound asleep in my shoulder....he looked so innocent, so beautiful

"Do I look like a pillow?" I shook my head but this time I didn't push him away, rather snuggled closer to him as I held him by the waist falling to a siesta myself.

Sasarai's POV (Hehehe, for the first time, don't you simply want to know what's in Sasi's mind?)

I awoke after 30 minutes or so, it had been the shortest catnap I've taken and yet the most satisfying ever yet and I could see just why as I glanced at the sleeping figure of Luc. He looked so adorable, so peaceful. I wanted him...too bad he didn't feel the same way. To mention he keeps on pushing me further, can't he just open up, sheez!

I had to look up since he had my hip locked in his grip. I really didn't want to wake him up just yet, its like I wanted to stare at him like that forever.

Well, my fantasy ended anyways as he opened an eye lazily. I simply smiled at him. "You might consider letting my hip go now, sleepyhead" I said calmly, catching the other boy's attention as he quickly withdrew his hands, and facing back.

"hmm?" I mumbled

"Not one word Sasarai or you die!" he exclaimed, beet red as I laughed.

I stood up and swept the dust from my robe as Luc did the same with his. "Luc, shall we get going" I informed as he only nodded in reply.

By the time we reached the top a gigantic golem awaited. It stood there by the chest as it glared at us evilly. Luc grinned as he took out his rod from his sleeves (A/N: imagine how Yuber does it with his swords)

The creature lunged at us, as both Luc and I jumped high to evade its assault. I admit it was pretty strong but it was somewhat slow, which gave us the advantage. Luc attacked the creature several times, which in it received heavy damage. As for me, I came to be the guinea pig, to lure the monster away from Luc. In other words I was the bait. Everything went well till the rock monster suddenly used fire magic on me, catching me fully of guard.

I was able to block the attack with my arm, but the damage was severe. My arm was burned as it bled like hell. Dammit! How could I been so careless!

The golem aimed a fist at me, preparing for a fatal blow. I shielded myself preparing for the upcoming attack only to be shielded by a body...Luc!

Luc fell to his knees, coughing up blood. His clothes were torn by the great force exerted and blood gushed out from both his upper and lower limbs. The rod he held was also split into 2 despite its metal synthesis.

"What the fuck are you doing!?" I exclaimed furiously as I held back tears.

"You aren't as calm now aren't you?" Luc smirked, trying too stand up. "I'll distract it, Use your true rune then" he ordered

"Th-that's impossible! I was banned from using it like you were. Besides you can't even stand straight anymore!" I cried out, frustrated from his feral attempts. If I had only knew that this would happen then I should have never given up my rune.

"....then we'll do it the hard way... Sasarai! Hold onto me!" the boy suddenly exclaimed as the rock creature walked towards us, pacing faster and faster.

"Wha?!" I protested "Gods, Sasarai! Just do it." He ordered as I then obeyed and clung to his neck, my head, resting on his well-toned chest as he held a firm grip on my waist, making me blush.

Luc grinned almost maliciously, "Ready?"

"Fo-for what?" I asked. Whatever he was thinking, I didn't really like the looks f it.

As the creature rushed at us, Luc suddenly jumped off the off the peak with the golem in our trail. I clung to him tighter, almost choking him, Shit! How was I suppose to know that he was gonna jump! I hated heights more than anything and here I am clinging for dear life. Luc held on to the ledge as the monster went straight off falling off the crevice. I could sense Luc, tremble, as he closed his eyes, somewhat bearing pain, his grasp on me loosening by the minute.

"Luc! I'll damn haunt you if you let go!" I demanded

"Sa...sasarai cli-climb up!" Luc replied grumpily as I quickly reached for the ridge, pulling myself up. I was out of breath as I knelt down for a while, trying to regain composure.

"Oh! Shit Sasarai! You wanna lend me a hand!" Luc suddenly cried out as I pulled him towards the edge as well.

"So-Sorry about that" I apologized

"Damn you! You were choking me back there-ack!" Luc resented as he suddenly stopped quickly aiding his ribcage as if inflicted by abrupt pain.

"Lu-Luc?" I cried out, fearfully as I tried to reach out for him but he only swiped my hand away.

"I-I'm fine puff" he assured, getting to his knees. "What are you waiting for, get what you want, so we can go!" he pointed at the chest as I nodded.

I opened the chest to find a bunch of crappy armor, some antidotes and finally the pale gate rune.

"Luc, I got it" I exclaimed, eagerly. He didn't reply and when I looked back, I saw him lying on the ground. I rushed to him as I pulled him to my lap. He still had a pulse that's for sure, but his body had given in, because of his injuries in the previous battle. He had 2 broken ribs, one broken arm and a whole lot of bruises but besides that he seemed to be fine, he's a lot tougher that I've expected.

I shook my head and smiled "Thanks, Luc" I whispered as I placed his arm on my shoulder, to be able to support him. "Guess Lady Estella, will have to wait" as I then teleported back to Holy Harmonia.

End of Chapter 3:

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