The Fragile Heart
Princess Sango
"Anna, it's getting late..." Yoh whispered into his fiancée's ear.
"Hmmm...Yoh, do you have to leave this early? I was hoping you would stay a little longer..." Anna whispered to Yoh tiredly.
"I know, but I must get ready and leave now."
Anna opened her eyes to see Yoh looking down at herself. Her hand went and stroked his cheek softly. Last night, they had both given each other their love. Now Yoh was leaving, and he would return to her as Shaman King.
"I promise to return as soon as I become Shaman King, so we both can become happy." Yoh leaned down and kissed Anna's soft cheek.
"Hai, and hurry home."
Yoh got up and put on his day clothes. I slipped on my nightgown, which lay discarded and walked with him to the front door. Manta stood their waiting and smiled up at Yoh. Yoh hugged Anna closely before kissing her lips slightly, whispering sweet nothing and promises of the future.
When he let go of Anna and squatted down to say good-bye to Morty, he smiled, "Take good care man. Hopefully you'll go through a growing sprout."
"Hey! Unfair, go on Yoh; Tray, Len, and Rio are waiting for you," Morty answered him.
"Okay, see you around Morty." Yoh stood up, gave one last smile and walked away to join the group. Both Anna and Morty waited till they couldn't see Yoh before turning to each other.
Anna POV
I watched Yoh leave, tears pricking my eyes for some odd reason. I stubbornly blinked them away. Morty looked up at me, "Anna are you okay?"
I glared at him and headed down the hall, stopping at my bedroom I added, "Maybe you shouldn't come around anymore Morty. Yoh's gone and I see no reason for you to."
Words that I didn't know I was going to regret then...
"I can help you Anna-chan, you know that. Do you want me to fix some coffee?"
"No, I'm going to sleep. I'm still very tired, you can stay if you like." I disappeared into my room and collapsed on my bed before anymore thought was given.
Morty POV
I watched Anna leave into her room; actually it was Yoh's. I didn't ask her why, but I just nodded and walked into a room that Yoh assured me, that the spirits didn't roam. He had chosen a room for myself since I was always there. A futon was already laid out as collapsed on the bed.
Anna POV
I opened my eyes to find myself in Yoh's room and him missing. Memories flooded and I soon remembered that he had already left at least six hours ago. So I reluctantly stood up and got changed.
When I walked out Morty was running around quietly preparing breakfast. He didn't notice me until I opened the fridge door. "Oh, hi Anna, did I wake you?"
I shook my head at him and looked at what he was making, pancakes. I gave him a small smile and took out some orange juice and poured myself a glass. Then I walked into the living room and watched television.
Morty POV
Did she smile at me? It felt strange but then I smiled to myself and continued what I was doing. Then I set the table and called Anna inside. She came in, but she seemed like she was a robot. She got herself some food and ate quietly. I attempted conversation but she brushed me off.
Anna POV
I don't know why I was so moody, but I guess I'll figure it out sooner than later. When I was done, it seemed the squirt knew and nodded to me. I got up and exited then called out to him, "Morty I'm going out to shop. Anything we're out of?"
"Just milk, bread, eggs, and hmmm... that's it unless you're going to make something special." He called back to me.
"No, I'll see you later." I pulled off my slippers and got pulled on my sandals and walked away from my house.
I walked to the store and picked out what I needed. Then I got whatever Morty said the house needed and headed home.
Morty POV
I waited to hear the door close before sighing to myself. Then I went about cleaning up the kitchen. It seemed she was distant, but I never thought about leaving Anna's home. It was strange, he hated Anna for bossing him around but he loved the house.
I continued my chores and about and hour later I heard the door open. In came Anna and I saw how tired she looked. "Are you okay Anna? You seem fatigued; I'll take those and take care of everything. Want a bath or something?"
Anna looked at me and smiled, "A bath would be nice Morty, just let me grab some things while you prepare it."
She walked away from me to her room right next to Yoh's and walked inside. I started towards the baths and started to heat up one. Anna knocked on the door and I opened it, "All ready for you Anna, go ahead and relax."
She nodded and I scurried away to finish the rest of the house off.
Anna's POV
I slid myself into the hot water and sighed. My muscles relaxed and I think I dozed slightly. When I awoke from there I cleaned myself and slipped into a nightgown. Deciding to leave my hair wet I carelessly trailed water on the floor and slipped inside my room to sleep.
TBC...