Tempest

Chapter 4: Rivalry

I opened my eyes to find myself in a familiar surrounding: I guess I was taken back to my shabby room, back to Holy Harmonia...

I struggled to get up though my body was still hurting pretty badly, especially along the chestal part where in I took heavy damage protecting Sasarai. Now that I see to it, why did I protect him? I mean, it wasn't really my nature to be so soft and kind especially for the likes of him....

Speaking of the Devil-

"Glad you're finally awake Luc" Sasarai's ever so genki voice echoed through my head as he entered my room. He was carrying some medicine, some bandages and a knife. A knife?! What the hell is that for?" Anyhow I suspected that he was the one who carried me back here, and was the one constantly aiding me.

I looked away from him "Aren't you suppose to be treating your own injuries?" I said referring to his burnt arm, the fucking reason why I also got battered.

"Hn? And when did you start caring for me?" Sasarai replied, grinning widely.

"In your dreams!" I snapped as I lied back in bed, wrapping the blanket towards myself to keep me warm.

"Actually, I think its really nice of you to be so concerned about me" Sasarai mumbled as he placed his stuff in the side table then bending over and abruptly pulling the cloth away from me.

"Shit! Sasarai! What the fuck are you--!?" I exclaimed angrily as I jolted up in bed giving him my usual death glare. I was only with my pants back then and even if you'd say that we were both male it was quiet embarrassing especially when the other looks so damn womanly.

"Aww, little Luc's gotten all shy now" that annoying slut teased "Come on Luc, I need to clean your wounds. Besides its not as if it's the first time I've seen you "almost" naked" he laughed

"(You need to clean my wounds or you WANT too?)" I thought suspiciously, as I looked away from him, regaining my composure. Well I guess there's no harm done on making him tend to me...or was there?

Sasarai smiled as I finally approved of his nurture "Luc, lie on your belly" Sasarai ordered out of the blue

"Wha!? No-No way!" I protested turning red in color. He was definitely toying with me and was having fun on doing so.

"Come on Luc, please?" He pouted as I swallowed hard but hesitantly, I obeyed. He smiled and carefully took out my old bandages, then added some creamy medicine. Gods! it smelled horrible! But that was soon forgotten as he spread it all over my back, massaging it ever so lightly making me moan in leisure. Ack! Wrong move!

Sasarai grinned maliciously as he rubbed harder, his hands now traveling along my sides as it forced its way through my torso. Hey! Isn't he overdoing it a little too much?! But no matter how much I tried to argue, no words came out. I didn't even bother to protest, it seemed as if I was enjoying myself rather. Moments later his hands had moved along my lapel, as he then concentrated with my shoulder blades, rubbing it smoothly. Sasarai then grinned in satisfaction as purring-like sounds unintentionally escaped my lips.

I wasn't really so sure now if I really wanted him to stop or not. Though he was purposely making it hard for me that's for sure. Moments later there was a weak knock on the door, Sasarai halted with his "session", leaving me there dumbfounded as he approached the door. As he did so I simply stared at him... lust glimmering throughout my jade orbs.

"So how's my darling Luc doing?" a female voice said in a rather seductive manner.

"(Darling Luc? What the hell?)" I cursed. I hated being called such feeble pet names.

"Um...he's rather fine, lady Jeanne" I heard Sasarai reply in a grim voice as he walked towards me, and I could sense him suddenly glaring daggers at me. That's an abrupt change of attitude! He then faked a smile as he pretended to gather his things lying in my bed then suddenly smacked me hard in the ass.

"(Wha-What the hell was that for!?)" I exclaimed, soft enough for Jeanne not to hear

"Your girlfriend's here." Was his blunt reply as he walked away.

"(Wha?! Jeanne was much older than me and hell what's up with him?)" I thought as I quickly sat up, taking the discarded blanket and pulling it over me once again. I also notice a glint of metal in the side table and I realized it was Sasarai's knife. Well he didn't use it, thank heavens but I wondered why he had it with him? What ever the reason is I'd be in trouble if Jeanne sees it so I decided to keep it in my drawer for the meantime.

As Sasarai left the room Jeanne suddenly clung to my neck, almost choking me. "Le-let go of me" I muttered as the woman looked at me, teary eyed.

"Oh Luc, I've heard what happened. Are you fine? Anything you need?"

"Um...I'm fine Jeanne! Don't sweat!" I replied trying my best to be polite.

"Are you sure dear?" she asked as I simply nodded. "That's good, oh by the way Luc-" she grinned, giving me a wary glare.

"Estella said that you and Sasarai screwed up the other night. Is that true?" she asked as I almost chocked, turning deep crimson. Damn that old hag! I'll kill her!

"Wha!? O-Of Course not! Damn it how can you think I'd be do-doing such things (I swear that woman will pay for this)"

"Ahahaha. I knew you weren't the type. Sorry for the accusations." The woman replied, scratching her head. "Anyways, dear, I'll be going now! Make sure you rest a little more, so you'll be fully recovered the week after"

"(They're planning to keep me here for another week!?)" I thought and simply nodded in reply as Jeanne left the room. It was bad enough to be seduced by that damn slut, but hell I was being rumored to have screwed with him. That old hag! You'll be in so much trouble once I find you!

I shook my head to clear my thoughts and approached to the closet. I then took out some casual clothes for me to wear. Certainly I wasn't planning on staying in this room forever, I'd die of boredom! I got dressed to a tight black shirt and my retained pants. I was planning to have a little fresh air and some training for myself this evening and no ones bound to stop me.

As I arrived in the training grounds, I borrowed a sword from one of the guards since my rod was still in pieces. That whole evening I practiced my skills using a straw dummy as my target. It took me several minutes at first to get the hang of it since I wasn't really practical on using a blade but soon enough I managed to handle the weapon.

"You know, if you really want to train then you should get a live bait not some dummy" a familiar voice said from behind. I glanced at my stalker, still out of breath from all the previous practice.

"Strange aren't you supposed to be in bed, and treated by your girlfriend" he continued

"Don't be ridiculous! Jeanne is at least 7-9 years older than me. (And hell, I'm not as flirty as you are) Besides why are you so damn affected by it? Hm, jealous?" I said, partially teasing

The brunette blushed and was silent for a moment "A battle?" he muttered softly, changing the topic.

"Huh?"

"How would you like a match?"

"With you? Don't bother you'll only lose" I mocked

"If I win you'll let me pet you" he grinned "(In that way I won't be so bothered about lady Jeanne pampering you)"

"What?! I'm not a dog for your information! And I haven't accepted anything yet!" I exclaimed, turning slightly red. What does this slut mean by "petting" me

"Are you scared?" he said, drawing out an equally sharp blade from his sheath

I shook my head "If I win, you'll stay out of my life forever" I said as he nodded in reply and so the battle began...

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Sasarai lunged at me, with great agility as I jumped through the air to evade his attacks. "Hn, escaping won't do you any good." The brunette said as he rushed towards me as I parried his continuous assaults. I smirked, as a hint of amusement gleamed in my emerald orbs. Sasarai was the only opponent who was actually just as strong and just as fast as I was. But I wasn't gonna loose to him just yet.

As Sasarai rushed at me once again, to attack I suddenly eluded to his side and made a few steps back to go behind him. I then grasped his arm and twisting it to his back, as I held his shoulder with the other. "Give up yet?" I whispered tightening my grip as he flinched due to the momentary pain. If he still resisted then I'll be breaking his arm.

Sasarai grinned; he was just as determined as I was. It wasn't a matter of honor; it was a matter of pride and rivalry.

"Flaming arrow!" Sasarai exclaimed as a raging fire hastily came at me. I jumped back, luckily being missed.

"Hey! No fair!" I exclaimed

"You didn't say anything about using runes! Don't worry I didn't have the pale gate rune attached yet." He replied innocently as I rolled my eyes at him. "Lets continue."

Sasarai had the upper hand since I wasn't equipped with any other rune, except for my true wind rune and teleportation rune. But it didn't matter much since Sasarai took pity and used only physical attacks at me.

By some time later both of us were out of breath, neither one of us wanted to call it quits but both our bodies were equally drained out as we fell to our knees our swords supporting us. "I guess it's a tie" Sasarai said

"Hn, you cheated" was my plain retort as I lay in the grass; it was already sundown when I noticed. I then closed my eyes for a while, resting them a bit and before I knew it Sasarai had gone on top of me, pinning me to the ground, as my legs were straddled with his own "Too bad, I won't be able to pet you today" he grinned seductively.

I raised a brow, it was definitely a good thing that it was getting rather dark and that my face, which was now fully crimson was not so visible. And Gods! I was also thankful that there were no more sentinels standing or wandering around. I don't want to be caught in this position now did I?

"Do you mind?" I scorned as he simply stared at me, if I had know better it was the kind of look that represents hunger and lust. What the hell?!

"Hey! Are you gonna gawk at me forever?" I asked, by now I can feel the entire pressure As he continued to stare at me with those innocent azure orbs of his. Damn flirt!

"Sorry, I guess you're just too cute too resist" he grinned

"...(cu-cute?)" I thought but pretended not to hear "Get off will you, you're not as light as you think you are, you horny bastard!"

"Hey! Mean!" Sasarai pouted as he stood up and yet extended an arm out to me. I stared at it for a moment, smiled and took his offer as we walked back to the citadel.

"By the way..." I mumbled as we sauntered

"Hm..."

"Knife...you left it in my room"

"Oh! I was planning to use it on you a while ago" he said mischievously

"Wha!?" I suddenly halted, looking at him in disbelief.

" I was planning to rape you that's what?" he said, forcing himself not to laugh, as I on the other hand had turned pale and red at the same time.

"I was only kidding! Gods Luc, you're so gullible!" he said, laughing "but- "

"But what you perverted slut!?" I exclaimed

"Ah, no-nothing! Keep it for the mean time, I have no use of it...yet" he replied as I eyed him suspiciously, keeping my distance.

Somewhat, I found him dangerous, VERY DANGEROUS

End of Chapter 4

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