Author's Notes:
Hello guys! Just want to say thanks for the readers who've read this so far. Thanks a lot! Anyway, I really want to ask, does anybody here knows the band, "Goo Goo Dolls"??? That band rocks! Actually I'm listening to their songs right now! It's great! Give it a shot! Back to the fic, shall we?
Again here are some notes to avoid confusion:
Hero's name: Riou Army's name: Phoenix Army Castle's name: Seryuu Castle
================================== Part Four:
In the Arms of an Angel
=================================
*Shin*
Somehow I managed to take her away but it's not a reason for the Highland Army to stop looking for her. I can't and I won't give her up. She's the future and hope of Greenhill and I can't fail those hearts. Those hearts that believe and will always support her... I can't fail them especially the House of Wisemail because I gave Alec Wisemail a word that I will always protect his daughter.
Shin glanced at the young lady who fell asleep a while ago. She was sitting on the chair and leaning against the table.
She's probably too tired to even go to bed. Well, who wouldn't be? After what had happened several moments ago, even a fool would be exhausted. She isn't just probably tired. Of course, she's too much affected. He would bet that she's cursing herself already in her dream.
Noticing the cold night breeze, he went to the bed and took a blanket. As he walked towards her, something strange tugged his heart as her angelic face came into his view. He can't help but smile.
~Such an angelic face for a very tough woman...
He bent down and wrapped the blanket around her. As he bent down, he remembered the night wherein Teresa gave him a cup of coffee. Her words were still embedded inside his mind.
'At least have this to warm your body. It's unhealthy for you to have nothing but coldness inside yourself...'
As he made sure that the blanket was wrapped around her properly, he said in a soft murmur, "Now it's my turn to give you warmth, Lady Teresa... If it wasn't for you, I'll probably end up being cold for the rest of my life... Thank you, my lady..."
***
"Oh... Lord Shin..." Emilia, the school headmaster caught his attention.
He slightly turned his glance to them and gave her a questioning look. He noticed a bunch of kids with her and a grown-up who looks like a warrior.
"Lord Shin, these are the new students of the academy and this is their escort..." Emilia explained.
~Escort? He doesn't look like one. Much more of a father than a bodyguard...
"I see... Excuse me..." he said and walked away.
***
"Who was that?" Flik asked.
"Oh, that was Lord Shin, Lady Teresa's bodyguard. Well... she happened to be missing since the Highland Army's assault. Anyway, I assure that you kids will be good students of the New Leaf Academy. Okay? Bye now!" Emilia replied and finally walked away.
"Missing, huh?" Flik muttered.
"Let's go, Flik. I think Pilika needs a rest already." Nanami said.
"Uhmm... Can you please wait here for a moment?" Riou asked.
"Well... that's fine. But what will you do, Riou?" Flik questioned him but before they could here Riou's answer, the young boy had gone already.
"What is he up to?" Nanami asked herself.
***
"Oh! Hello Anthony!" Emilia greeted. (Anthony is the name I've given to the hero in Greenhill. They can't use their real names, remember? ^^;;)
"Uhm... I've come to ask you about that Shin guy, Ms. Emilia..."
"I see... I've noticed that escort of yours has been nosing around a little. But... why do you ask?"
"Well... you see, we were searching for Teresa..."
"Tee hee! Are you sure you must be telling this?"
Riou started to explain.
"Oh... The Phoenix Army, I see. Don't worry! I'm your ally!"
(Remember this part? ^_^)
***
Shin was walking around Greenhill. He was there to observe how things were doing under the Highland Army. It's Teresa's request for him to keep watch on Greenhill.
"N, no! Please!! Stop!! Not our Inn!!!"
Shin hurriedly went to the incident that was occurring.
"Heh! Someone gave us this little piece of information that you're hiding Teresa in here!" Rowd exclaimed sarcastically.
"N..No... That's a lie..."
"Oh yeah?! The one who gave this information is a former Muse soldier! You think that's a lie?! We have no choice, then! You!!! Burn this Inn!!!" Rowd ordered the Highland soldiers.
"Wait... you can't do that." Shin finally said when he arrived at the scene.
"And why not?!" Rowd exclaimed.
"There's no reason for the Highland Army to do such thing..."
"Reason? You want a reason?! I'll give you a reason! You're obviously not telling us where Teresa is hiding!!!"
"..... The commander promised us no harm..."
"Yeah! And if only the commander didn't make that promise, we would be torturing each and every one of you until you talk! Hmp! We can't argue with that since the commander is a very peaceable man! Okay, men! Just look for Teresa all over that inn! Don't do such harsh things! We don't want the commander to get angry now, don't we?"
The Highland soldiers rushed inside the inn and proceeded with their search. After a few minutes, Rowd's unit left.
Shin approached the family that owns the inn.
"I'm sorry... even though my apology means nothing..." he said.
"No, it's alright, Lord Shin... if it means that Lady Teresa is still alive..." the man who's supposed to be the father replied.
"What are you saying?! If it wasn't for that mayor of yours, we wouldn't be in this shape!!!" the man's wife exclaimed.
"Oh come on now... I'm sorry Lord Shin... Please excuse us..."
Then the family went inside their inn.
Shin sighed.
~Good thing that she's not here right now... Or else, the outsiders will be blaming it all to her...
***
"Shin..."
He looked at the young lady sitting on her bed. As usual, her tear-stained face and worried eyes greeted him. She's been like that since Greenhill's fall to Highland.
He walked towards her placed his hand on top of her shoulder.
"Don't worry, my lady... everything's in shape..."
A sad smile crossed her face. "I'm glad... somehow... just as you wanted me to be..."
"........"
She placed her hand on top of his and closed her eyes. "Please... don't feel bad about me... I'll be fine... I just need a bit more time... Just a bit more, Shin... Please bear with me..."
She lowered her head on his chest and she felt herself crying... again.
"I'm sorry.... I'm so sorry, Shin... I've always... always been a burden to you..."
He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer. He hated these moments whenever she cries. He can't blame her for that. These stuffs happening were just too much for her.
He rubbed her back gently and tried to comfort her.
~No... you've never been a burden to me... There's nothing to be sorry about...
"Shin... please... don't leave me... at least... at least... I'll somehow feel safe... Please... promise me that..."
~Of course I won't leave you...
"I'll be with you until the moment wherein you wouldn't need my protection anymore comes... but as of the times like this, you can guarantee... I won't leave you, my lady..."
"Thank you... Thank you so much..."
His eyes narrowed as he sensed something. He pushed her away gently and stood up.
"Shin? Is there something wrong...?" Teresa asked.
He clutched his sword tightly and muttered, "Someone had discovered our hideout already..."
"W-What?"
He unsheathed his blade and went outside.
***
"What's that?! It looks suspicious..." Flik said.
"Before you can get Lady Teresa, you have to pass by me, first..." Shin said as he stood in front of the group.
"We are your allies!!!" Riou shouted.
His eyes narrowed further and said, "I don't know you so I cannot consider you as an ally..."
"Oh, you don't get it, don't ya? I guess we have to use force to make you understand!" Flik exclaimed.
"Flik!!!"
"....Fine with me..."
Flik unsheathed his oddessa and prepared to battle with Shin. His lightning rune already in position.
Shin positioned himself and was about to attack Flik when suddenly...
"WAHHH!!! WAHHH! WAHH!!" Pilika cried.
"Stop it, Flik! Look! You made Pilika cry!" Nanami exclaimed.
"Children... why...." Shin muttered.
Hearing Pilika's cry, Teresa came out and said, "Shin, please stop this. I've had enough of this fighting already..."
"But, my lady..." Shin insisted. He had no trust for these people.
"It's alright... Please come in..." Teresa said and Riou and the others followed.
***
"Lord Riou... Why did you go through all these troubles just to see me?" Teresa asked.
"We've come to rescue you, Lady Teresa..." Riou answered.
"I'm sorry... I'm afraid I can't go with you..."
"Why is that?" Riou asked.
"Because... I'm tired of running away already..." she stated and closed her eyes. She started to tell the bitter fall of Greenhill.
"That's why... I cannot go with you... I'm sorry Lord Riou..."
"But Lady Teresa--"Riou was about to say something when Flik stopped him.
"Well then, I guess we'll leave Greenhill as early as tomorrow..." Flik said and they all went outside.
***
"So... tomorrow, our school days are over. Too bad, it was fun. Right, Riou?" Nanami asked her younger brother.
Riou smiled and nodded.
Just as they were about to go, Shin appeared behind them.
"Not that I don't trust you, but if the Highland Army finds out Lady Teresa's whereabouts, I swear, I will hunt you down..." Shin said firmly.
Flik smirked and said, "Don't threaten us. Hey, you're called Shin, right? What are planning to do now? You can't hide here forever."
~He's right... We can't hide here forever but...
Shin turned back and answered, "We need some more time... Lady Teresa wishes it..."
[end of part 4]
A/N: So, how did it go, guys? Remember these scenes? ^^;; Anyway, please review my fic especially the flow. If you're somehow confused, please tell me! Thanks guys!
Hello guys! Just want to say thanks for the readers who've read this so far. Thanks a lot! Anyway, I really want to ask, does anybody here knows the band, "Goo Goo Dolls"??? That band rocks! Actually I'm listening to their songs right now! It's great! Give it a shot! Back to the fic, shall we?
Again here are some notes to avoid confusion:
Hero's name: Riou Army's name: Phoenix Army Castle's name: Seryuu Castle
================================== Part Four:
In the Arms of an Angel
=================================
*Shin*
Somehow I managed to take her away but it's not a reason for the Highland Army to stop looking for her. I can't and I won't give her up. She's the future and hope of Greenhill and I can't fail those hearts. Those hearts that believe and will always support her... I can't fail them especially the House of Wisemail because I gave Alec Wisemail a word that I will always protect his daughter.
Shin glanced at the young lady who fell asleep a while ago. She was sitting on the chair and leaning against the table.
She's probably too tired to even go to bed. Well, who wouldn't be? After what had happened several moments ago, even a fool would be exhausted. She isn't just probably tired. Of course, she's too much affected. He would bet that she's cursing herself already in her dream.
Noticing the cold night breeze, he went to the bed and took a blanket. As he walked towards her, something strange tugged his heart as her angelic face came into his view. He can't help but smile.
~Such an angelic face for a very tough woman...
He bent down and wrapped the blanket around her. As he bent down, he remembered the night wherein Teresa gave him a cup of coffee. Her words were still embedded inside his mind.
'At least have this to warm your body. It's unhealthy for you to have nothing but coldness inside yourself...'
As he made sure that the blanket was wrapped around her properly, he said in a soft murmur, "Now it's my turn to give you warmth, Lady Teresa... If it wasn't for you, I'll probably end up being cold for the rest of my life... Thank you, my lady..."
***
"Oh... Lord Shin..." Emilia, the school headmaster caught his attention.
He slightly turned his glance to them and gave her a questioning look. He noticed a bunch of kids with her and a grown-up who looks like a warrior.
"Lord Shin, these are the new students of the academy and this is their escort..." Emilia explained.
~Escort? He doesn't look like one. Much more of a father than a bodyguard...
"I see... Excuse me..." he said and walked away.
***
"Who was that?" Flik asked.
"Oh, that was Lord Shin, Lady Teresa's bodyguard. Well... she happened to be missing since the Highland Army's assault. Anyway, I assure that you kids will be good students of the New Leaf Academy. Okay? Bye now!" Emilia replied and finally walked away.
"Missing, huh?" Flik muttered.
"Let's go, Flik. I think Pilika needs a rest already." Nanami said.
"Uhmm... Can you please wait here for a moment?" Riou asked.
"Well... that's fine. But what will you do, Riou?" Flik questioned him but before they could here Riou's answer, the young boy had gone already.
"What is he up to?" Nanami asked herself.
***
"Oh! Hello Anthony!" Emilia greeted. (Anthony is the name I've given to the hero in Greenhill. They can't use their real names, remember? ^^;;)
"Uhm... I've come to ask you about that Shin guy, Ms. Emilia..."
"I see... I've noticed that escort of yours has been nosing around a little. But... why do you ask?"
"Well... you see, we were searching for Teresa..."
"Tee hee! Are you sure you must be telling this?"
Riou started to explain.
"Oh... The Phoenix Army, I see. Don't worry! I'm your ally!"
(Remember this part? ^_^)
***
Shin was walking around Greenhill. He was there to observe how things were doing under the Highland Army. It's Teresa's request for him to keep watch on Greenhill.
"N, no! Please!! Stop!! Not our Inn!!!"
Shin hurriedly went to the incident that was occurring.
"Heh! Someone gave us this little piece of information that you're hiding Teresa in here!" Rowd exclaimed sarcastically.
"N..No... That's a lie..."
"Oh yeah?! The one who gave this information is a former Muse soldier! You think that's a lie?! We have no choice, then! You!!! Burn this Inn!!!" Rowd ordered the Highland soldiers.
"Wait... you can't do that." Shin finally said when he arrived at the scene.
"And why not?!" Rowd exclaimed.
"There's no reason for the Highland Army to do such thing..."
"Reason? You want a reason?! I'll give you a reason! You're obviously not telling us where Teresa is hiding!!!"
"..... The commander promised us no harm..."
"Yeah! And if only the commander didn't make that promise, we would be torturing each and every one of you until you talk! Hmp! We can't argue with that since the commander is a very peaceable man! Okay, men! Just look for Teresa all over that inn! Don't do such harsh things! We don't want the commander to get angry now, don't we?"
The Highland soldiers rushed inside the inn and proceeded with their search. After a few minutes, Rowd's unit left.
Shin approached the family that owns the inn.
"I'm sorry... even though my apology means nothing..." he said.
"No, it's alright, Lord Shin... if it means that Lady Teresa is still alive..." the man who's supposed to be the father replied.
"What are you saying?! If it wasn't for that mayor of yours, we wouldn't be in this shape!!!" the man's wife exclaimed.
"Oh come on now... I'm sorry Lord Shin... Please excuse us..."
Then the family went inside their inn.
Shin sighed.
~Good thing that she's not here right now... Or else, the outsiders will be blaming it all to her...
***
"Shin..."
He looked at the young lady sitting on her bed. As usual, her tear-stained face and worried eyes greeted him. She's been like that since Greenhill's fall to Highland.
He walked towards her placed his hand on top of her shoulder.
"Don't worry, my lady... everything's in shape..."
A sad smile crossed her face. "I'm glad... somehow... just as you wanted me to be..."
"........"
She placed her hand on top of his and closed her eyes. "Please... don't feel bad about me... I'll be fine... I just need a bit more time... Just a bit more, Shin... Please bear with me..."
She lowered her head on his chest and she felt herself crying... again.
"I'm sorry.... I'm so sorry, Shin... I've always... always been a burden to you..."
He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer. He hated these moments whenever she cries. He can't blame her for that. These stuffs happening were just too much for her.
He rubbed her back gently and tried to comfort her.
~No... you've never been a burden to me... There's nothing to be sorry about...
"Shin... please... don't leave me... at least... at least... I'll somehow feel safe... Please... promise me that..."
~Of course I won't leave you...
"I'll be with you until the moment wherein you wouldn't need my protection anymore comes... but as of the times like this, you can guarantee... I won't leave you, my lady..."
"Thank you... Thank you so much..."
His eyes narrowed as he sensed something. He pushed her away gently and stood up.
"Shin? Is there something wrong...?" Teresa asked.
He clutched his sword tightly and muttered, "Someone had discovered our hideout already..."
"W-What?"
He unsheathed his blade and went outside.
***
"What's that?! It looks suspicious..." Flik said.
"Before you can get Lady Teresa, you have to pass by me, first..." Shin said as he stood in front of the group.
"We are your allies!!!" Riou shouted.
His eyes narrowed further and said, "I don't know you so I cannot consider you as an ally..."
"Oh, you don't get it, don't ya? I guess we have to use force to make you understand!" Flik exclaimed.
"Flik!!!"
"....Fine with me..."
Flik unsheathed his oddessa and prepared to battle with Shin. His lightning rune already in position.
Shin positioned himself and was about to attack Flik when suddenly...
"WAHHH!!! WAHHH! WAHH!!" Pilika cried.
"Stop it, Flik! Look! You made Pilika cry!" Nanami exclaimed.
"Children... why...." Shin muttered.
Hearing Pilika's cry, Teresa came out and said, "Shin, please stop this. I've had enough of this fighting already..."
"But, my lady..." Shin insisted. He had no trust for these people.
"It's alright... Please come in..." Teresa said and Riou and the others followed.
***
"Lord Riou... Why did you go through all these troubles just to see me?" Teresa asked.
"We've come to rescue you, Lady Teresa..." Riou answered.
"I'm sorry... I'm afraid I can't go with you..."
"Why is that?" Riou asked.
"Because... I'm tired of running away already..." she stated and closed her eyes. She started to tell the bitter fall of Greenhill.
"That's why... I cannot go with you... I'm sorry Lord Riou..."
"But Lady Teresa--"Riou was about to say something when Flik stopped him.
"Well then, I guess we'll leave Greenhill as early as tomorrow..." Flik said and they all went outside.
***
"So... tomorrow, our school days are over. Too bad, it was fun. Right, Riou?" Nanami asked her younger brother.
Riou smiled and nodded.
Just as they were about to go, Shin appeared behind them.
"Not that I don't trust you, but if the Highland Army finds out Lady Teresa's whereabouts, I swear, I will hunt you down..." Shin said firmly.
Flik smirked and said, "Don't threaten us. Hey, you're called Shin, right? What are planning to do now? You can't hide here forever."
~He's right... We can't hide here forever but...
Shin turned back and answered, "We need some more time... Lady Teresa wishes it..."
[end of part 4]
A/N: So, how did it go, guys? Remember these scenes? ^^;; Anyway, please review my fic especially the flow. If you're somehow confused, please tell me! Thanks guys!
