*Disclaimer* I don't own Magic Knights. If I did I wouldn't be a poor college student.
There was no one around her. The wind was the soft voice she hear not Lantis. Hikaru clutched her arms and shook them warm with her hands. It was odd such a cool breeze could chill her bones on such a warm day. Hikaru walked towards the fountain in the middle of the garden. She looked at herself in the pool of water. Her eyes were sad and lifeless. She had lost a lot of sleep these days. She really didn't know why, she just felt like she was missing something. Hikaru put her finger in the water and twirled it around. Suddenly her reflection turned into someone elses. The eyes were dark and bold. The figure was dark and cruel looking. It began to get very cold, and Hikaru was getting scared.
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"How is everything going," Ferio asked as her looked out from his balcony. Fuu looked at the peaceful world of Cephiro. The wind shook at her cloths and at her heart.
"I wish I could spend more time with my friends," Fuu said.
"I know, but soon you will," Ferio started, "This has to be done before they will understand".
Fuu knew he was right. She didn't like the little time she was spending with her friends. She was almost having second thoughts about her life. She wanted to back away from what she was asked to do.
"Fuu, I know you are scared and this is really hard for you, but I have not wanted anything more then this".
"I know, and this is something that I want too. I am just scared."
Ferio wrapped his arms around Fuu and held her close. His heart seemed to beat wildly. Fuu knew he was scared too, but what about? He didn't have to do the work she was going trough. He had been trained to do it all his life. He was ready for this trial, but she never once dreamed of this. Fuu started to question Ferio. She feared that there is something that he is not telling her. Maybe she is only a pawn in his game.
No, I wont think like that. Fuu thought. She didn't like questioning people. She tried to see the good in people. But she could not help but wonder what life had in store for her.
"Fuu, life for use is going to change, but my love for you will always grow," Ferio said as he held her chin. He brought her chin towards him so he could kiss her sweet lips. Fuu nearly lost all breath as his lips touched hers. Ferio held tight to her waist. He was not going to let her go now. The kiss was to powerful. The kiss was to wonderful for either of them to let go.
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"So do you know anything about this?" Umi asked as she looked deep into Ascot's eyes. Ascot squirmed around trying to avoid her stare. Umi knew he liked her. She knew that she could get anything she wanted for him because of her beauty. He seemed to jump every time she called. Sadly Umi wanted him to have a back bone. She wanted him to be strong and powerful towards her.
"I know some things are different here in Cephiro, but you have to trust me the knowledge of that is not mine to give," Ascot said with a shaky voice. Umi lowered her eyes into a seductive manner. She walked towards him as if she was a on a runway. This trick of her is what started her career as a model but fencing was what took it way. Ascot's started to turn red, her backed up away from Umi until he was up against the wall. Umi placed her hand behind his head and gently tickled his neck with her fingers. She place her other hand on his chest and leaned very close to him. Her soft lips got closer to his.
"You can tell me the little secret right?" Umi asked. Ascot fidgeted for a moment. He tried to look away from her captive eyes, but it was difficult. Sweat was starting to form on his brow. He was not sure about how much he could take. Her body was pressed against him. He could feel her heart beat. It was racing. He wondered if it raced for him, or just because she wants to understand this world. Ascot couldn't take it anymore. He stood up right and looked Umi in the eyes. He bent down closer her to her.
"I cant tell you Cephiro's secret," Ascot whispered into Umi's ear. Umi backed away from Ascot. She was frustrated and confused. Her plan didn't work for her. It always worked for her.
"Dam it didn't work!" Umi said crossing her arms and putting her face into an adorable pout. Ascot moved closer to her.
"You mean this," Ascot said as he grabbed Umi's waist and passionately kissed her. After a moment Umi pulled away. She wasn't sure if she should be upset or excited. Ascot turned away from her and walked further away from her. Umi could only stare. She wasn't sure what to think. Then she realized that he used a kiss to get her to stop her plan. Rage built up through her body. She hated being played, but she could not stop herself from doing it to other people. Umi realized that Ascot was the man she wanted. He was strong forceful, and he was not about to give into her every whim. The bitter sweet reality of truth hit her hard. She stood there still in the hallway. She didn't want to move. She didn't know how to move. For once she was left without words.