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KIGALI
We wandered to the local cemetery, called Funbari Hill.
"Why here?" asked Zoe, puzzled.
"This is the highest point in this neighborhood. The sunset will be best here."
"And?" She asked as I sat on a gravestone in the highest point of the hill, right under a big elm.
"I guess I have a lot on my mind."
"For you to sit still for more than five minutes, your mind must be loaded."
"You're exaggerating." I sighed. Zoe whined in concern and climbed up above me in the elm as a cougar. "Don't worry Zoe. I just want to chill."
"If you chill any more you'll freeze." She sighed and found a comfortable branch. I frowned and looked at the scenery above me. The sun was setting slowly. The evening star appeared above me. Twilight was here. It was my time of day, when my connection to earth was at its peak. I closed my eyes as a flow of wind caressed my face. I heard its wordless tales. Talking to the wind was an art I had learned even before arriving at the Kovu Tribe. I whistled a soft tune, which the wind carried away.
Where are my friends? The wind picked up. It made a quick and high-pitched whistle like laughter. It was Asali's song. She was near. What about the Dark Rose? I asked again, this time in short staccato whistles, like a robin's. The wind also responded a different tune. It was a flowing rising breeze that tickled my ears. The sun's rise would bring her. She would arrive at dawn. I heard Zoe's tail swish in understanding.
"What is it saying?" asked a deep voice. Not Zoe's. I turned my head sideways to find Hao standing behind me.
"What?"
"The wind."
"You know what it's saying. You heard it yourself. There's no need to test me Hao. What are you doing here?"
"I'm checking on my brother." He moved next to me and sat down next to the gravestone I was leaning against. Zoe gave a quiet rumble of warning.
"Ok. What are you doing HERE?"
"I'm checking on you." He said evenly. I sighed and stared across the buildings, now tinted orange. "Why are you confused?"
"Stop that."
"Stop what?" He played with me.
"Don't read my mind. My thoughts are none of your concern."
"You know, you're one of the only people that can bewilder me."
"How's that?" I asked.
"You wouldn't happen to remember your past life?"
"I was reincarnated, not resurrected."
"I know, but what confuses me about you is the way you act."
"Hmm?"
"In your past life, you were very different than you are now."
"I wouldn't know." I said bitterly. He ignored my remark.
"In your past life you were an excellent fighter, but a pushover. You were too tame, and when you saw me for the first time, you were all over me. You are different now. I have to admit you caught me off guard. You're much more rebellious than your past self, and wild."
"Oh, I'm sorry, did I disappoint you?" I asked sarcastically.
"Not at all. You've grown, if possible, even more beautiful than your past self."
"And don't expect me to be 'all over you'."
"Admit it. You loved that kiss." That went a little bit over the line. I turned around and flashed my hand to slap him. He caught my hand in mid-air. Zoe growled threateningly.
"I already have a fiancé, Hao. I won't be unfaithful to him."
"I asked you for your hand in marriage in your past life. You were split in two. One half of your loyalties were with me, and the other with those you call friends, so when time came to finish me off, you hesitated. That's what caused your friend's deaths."
"NO! Don't you get it? I'm not just 'The Goddess'. I'm not the Kigali from 500 years ago! That's only half of whom I am!"
"What's the other half then?"
"The other half is I! Key! Not a goddess! Not a past reincarnation! Just a girl! A normal girl that just happens to be a shaman. A girl that likes to sing and dance. A girl who likes to play guitar and joke around with her friends. Hao, I'm not the Kigali you remember, I'm someone new. I am my own person, even if I have a goddess's soul running through my veins. So please, leave my friends and me alone. I won't be making the same mistakes I made before. Please." I could tell he was surprised, but being Hao, he just smiled good-naturedly as I wiped my eyes and stood up to walk away.
"I understand."
"No you don't" I walked down the hill, Zoe whimpering in concern at my heels as a faithful Labrador.
"Kigali?" I looked at the gate. It was already nighttime and the shadows covered the empty sidewalks, but I knew that voice.
"HoroHoro?" I sniffed. He walked from behind the gate, a worried look on his face.
"Where were you? We were all so worried." He wiped a tear away from my cheek. "What's wrong?"
"I'm fine." I looked away from him as he led me back to the Asakura household, holding my hand tightly. I looked sideways at Funbari Hill. A shape was barely seen at the top, but just so. I looked away. Hao wasn't my problem. I had HoroHoro. He was my fiancé.
When we reached the house, Anna greeted me with a concerned frown. I had a feeling she knew what had happened, one way or another. We ate dinner and then went to bed.
"Hey Zoe?" I asked as I got into my bed.
"Hmm?"
"You don't think I'd ever betray HoroHoro… Do you?"
"You stood up for him today. Besides, your animal is the wolf; the most loyal of all. Especially if you love him." Especially if I love him. Did I love HoroHoro? He had been there for me. He worried about me. He had 'missed' me during the time we were away. What did THAT mean. Had my heart softened THAT much? I crawled out of bed.
"Where are you going?"
"Zoe, shapeshift into me and sleep in my bed Ok?"
"Key…"
"Just do it ok?"
"I don't think this is a good idea…"
"Zoe…"
"Fine… it's not like it didn't work out LAST time you didn't listen to me…" She turned into me and frowned disapprovingly.
"Aww Zoe. You're a sweet heart." I tiptoed out of the room. I had to be quiet. Anna was a light sleeper, and her room was right next to mine. I treaded softly across the hall and into the room in the left side of the house. I snuck in carefully. Night vision was one of my specialties. I neared a 'bed' in the center of the room. My fiancé lay sprawled everywhere.
"Hey… psst… HoroHoro!" I whispered and shook his shoulder. He woke up slowly.
"What is it? Huh? Key?" He asked, rubbing his eyes.
"Yeah uh… listen, can I stay here for tonight?" I asked.
"Be my guest." He replied, not believing his ears.
"But no funny stuff." I compromised as I slipped in next to him.
"Ok, no funny stuff." He agreed and hugged my waist. He was very warm considering he was an Ice shaman. I scooted closer to his chest and put my head under his chin. Sleep fell over me like a blanket.
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Awww wasn't that cute? Lol, let's se how Kigali will deal with both Hao and Horo Horo!
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