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It had been a week since the attack on Kharl. Life was almost back to normal. Garfacky stayed behind to finish repairs. Lord Kharl tried to help, but just ended up hurting himself and Garfacky again. Ninxia was bandaging his thumb from the hammer, "Sorry, I guess the only thing I can do is mix chemicals." Ninxia smiled when Kharl wasn't looking. "That's not true Lord Kharl, you've almost managed to cook a pancake." Garfacky burst out laughing. Kharl just sighed, "I suppose so..." Ninxia had finished the bandage. Kharl rested his head on his fist and traced his finger along the edge of Ninxia's face, "The only good thing I've ever done was creating you." He whispered to Ninxia. Ninxia blushed and touched his hand that was resting on her cheek. He was too good to her. Kharl looked deep into Ninxia's eyes. Their silence was interrupted by Garfacky's hammering. Ninxia got up, "I should go take care of the garden."

Ninxia took a deep breath of the cool air. The breeze cooled down her face. The garden had really grown. She sat down felt like she was sitting in a field of flowers. She ended up laying in the sun on the green grass. She closed her eyes and relaxed. She felt another presence close to her. She opened her eyes to see Kharl'' face a few inches away from hers. His hair tickled her face. He was on his knees and hands above her. "Lord Kh..." He put his finger up to her lips. He had a hurt look on his face, "Why did you leave me!?" He then smiled and whispered by her ear, "Maybe this will keep you by my side." Ninxia's heart was pounding as he leaned in and she felt his lips touch hers. He wrapped his arms around her waist as Ninxia ran her fingers through his hair. Kharl's tongue opened her lips and her began to caress her tongue. They parted their lips for breath. Ninxia looked at Kharl he was flushed like her. Kharl sat up and looked up at the sky. Ninxia sat up next to him. He sighed, "I'm sorry if I surprised you like that." Ninxia blushed watching a lady bug fly away. Kharl was embarassed now, he had been holding back until now. Ninxia moved to face him and put her hand on his cheek. Kharl suddenly felt her lips upon his. He french kissed her again but a bit more passionately. They had both been waiting for this moment.

That night, Garfacky noticed how unusually close the two were, but he put one and one together and figured it out. The window was finally repaired and everything was in shape. Garfacky left that night to get home to his future wife. He promised to visit them again.

Kharl was soon in his dream world sleeping comfortably in his bed. Ninxia went to her room, but as she opened the door, it was swung open by man dressed all in black, "Ninxia I presume." Ninxia brought out her claws, but he was too fast and slammed her against the wall, "Not so fast kitten!" Ninxia struggled. The man grabbed her chin so she would look at him, "Pretty little thing aren't you. I'm here to give you a message. Come to Nadil's palace with me or your precious alchemist will perish." Ninxia hissed at the man and scratched him with her free arm. He slapped her, "How dare you!" He walked into Kharl's room and pulled out a black sword, "So this is what you choose!?" Ninxia sood in front of the man. He shook his head you know I can overpower you, so what's it gonna be?" Ninxia looked at Kharl who was amazingly still sleeping. She looked at the floor. It was the only way, "Fine." The man smiled knowing he had won, "So she does speak!" He grabs her by the waist and jumps out of the window into the night.........

(to be continued!!!! Please review!!! -)