Chapter 7

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"" People talking.

'' Thoughts.

Eclipse stopped again, a small sigh escaping his parched lips. His eyes were straining to see beyond his feet, and the inside of his cloak was soaked from all the sweat that the sun seemed to drain from his body. He had walked for hours it seemed, and this had only been the second time he has stopped. His hair was matted down with sweat, and he licked his dry lips before he peered ahead of him. A dark spot could be seen if he really strained his eyes, and it gave him some hope. Walking towards the speck, Eclipse wondered if Raenef was even in this direction. Doubt crept up in his mind, but before it could build more, a feeling tore it away, replacing it with complete faith.

"Raenef, how did you survive this heat?"

Eclipse had no doubt about Rae's well-being. He knew that Raenef was alright, because a feeling in his heart told him so. Eclipse kept walking, watching the speck as it grew larger and larger with every few steps.

"I think I'm about to die…"

Eclipse whispered, "Go!" and sighed as he reappeared in the same spot. Shaking his head slowly, he began to walk towards the spot again. Eclipse sighed once again, as he kept walking, his legs getting a bit shaky and drips of sweat were running down his face, falling off his chin.

"So hot…"

He wanted to stop again, but he kept going, trying not to drag his tired legs. After a few minutes he looked at the speck again, and noticed that it had gotten a lot larger than before.

"How did that happen?"

He felt like collapsing as he reached the edge of the forest, his eyes big and full doubt.

"How could a forest survive in this heat? How could anything survive this far?"

He began to climb through the tangled mass of vines, the cooler air hitting him like a big gust of wind. He sighed with relief, and stopped to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere.

"That is strange, that it would be cool in here, but scorching hot out there..."

Eclipse left the matter unsolved, and began to walk deeper into the forest, watching his every step, and making sure that there was nothing following. He peered up into the canopy, trying to see the sky to find out how late in the day it was. The canopy did what it usually did, and blocked the view of the sky, so he just shrugged and went on.

His journey through the forest was just as unexciting as the journey across the blazing desert before it. He was tired already, and had rips through his cloak that he could never sew back up.

"Goodness, Raenef, I hope you had extra clothes…"

He stopped his foot as the forest abruptly ended, a field of grass spread out before him, and the sky open to anything. He blinked a couple of times, trying to get over the sudden change in surroundings.

"What the…"

Eclipse stepped out the forest fully, and began to walk dazed through the field of short grass, his body not registering the temperature drop yet. His cloak ruffled as a breeze swept it away from his body, the unexpected cold breeze sent chills down Eclipse's spine.

"Wait…Why is it so cold? First it was blazing hot, then it was cool, now it is freezing…"

Eclipse shook his head, his brain hurting from the confusion.

'Great, I'm turning into Rae even more now…"

His face became grim, as the thought reminded him why he was here. Setting off on the same track he had been on, he had finally noticed that it was dark, not only dark but pitch black.

'I wasn't in the forest for that long…'

He frowned as he stopped, and turned around to look at the forest he had just exited. He peered hard at it, but all the tangled vines and bunched trees blocked any view of the inside. He became a bit doubtful, trying to figure this odd puzzle out, but something made his attention go back to the Rae situation.

Walking steadily through the field, he spotted a few houses outlined in the night. This sight made him sigh with relief, and caused him to walk faster towards them.

"Rae, please be here…And if not then let there be a bed…"

Eclipse grinned, his mood changing all together at the site of these houses, however vacant they were. All he was focused on was sleep and the thought of the possibility that Rae would be here.

"Master Raenef!" he called out, his voice echoing, yet there was no reply.

He walked down the road, looking to each side, trying peer into the houses. All of them had their doors wide open, and Eclipse saw nothing in each one. When he got to the last couple of houses, he noticed that there was one without an open door. He grew excited, expecting to see his Rae sleeping or sitting there. He never really thought of why there were no people, all he thought about was holding Rae in his arms once again.

Walking hesitantly towards the door, he put his ear to it, trying to listen for a sign of life. He held his breath, straining his hearing.

Muffled voices came through the wooden door, making Eclipse press his ear harder to it.

"Rae…Are you alright?"

"Are you sure?"

Eclipse hurried around the corner of the house trying to find a hole somewhere, so he could see what was wrong.

A window that was located on the side, gave him hope, so he peered through it, cursing the curtain that was getting in the way. He finally peered through a small crack, just in time to see lips lock between two people. He stared in disbelief as he watched this, his heart aching and hoping that it wasn't Raenef that was on one end of the lips. A familiar voice came through the thin glass of the window, clear enough for Eclipse to hear exactly what it said.

"It's okay."

Eclipse thought he could die at the moment, his heart ached with pain, and his life felt absolutely pointless. These emotions changed all at once, his pain turning to murderous outrage. His aura flamed with hot anger, as he walked back to the front, his paces steady and calm. Flames bounced off his form, his hands were alight with dark fire, and all he had on his mind at the moment was to kill whoever has won Rae over.

He reached the front door, and kicked it down like it was nothing. Startled cries came from the single bed, and one of the occupants fell to the floor after being pushed by the other.

"Eclipse!" squeaked the oh-so-familiar voice.

Eclipse bent down, picking up the other person by the throat. He peered into the victim's eyes, and became more outraged when he realized it was a boy, the same age as Raenef.

"Who do you think you are, human? How dare you come near Raenef?"

He tightened his grip on the boy's throat, his aura growing, snapping out in outrage.

"Eclipse!"

Eclipse stopped abruptly, letting the boy hit the floor with a thud. Looking over at Raenef, he felt his heart dropped again as he watched tears stream down the sweet, soft face of his Master.

"Eclipse…Don't hurt him."

Eclipse felt ashamed, his heart felt torn in two and he felt betrayed.

"As you wish, Lord."

He walked out of the house, his eyes cold and distant, as well as his stance. He stood there for a minute or two, his gaze set on the dark sky. He listened to the scraps, puffs, coughs, the apologies, and the harsh voices that were behind him, with calm silence. He waited a bit more, his silence and the silence around him started to get to him. He thought he was about to go insane from the muffled sounds behind him, and from the silence in front of him, until a soft, cautious voice sounded from behind.

"Eclipse…?"

Eclipse turned around, his aura sending off cold vibes, as he faced Raenef, his head bowed.

"Yes, Master Raenef?"

Raenef didn't say anything for a while, so Eclipse turned his back to him, still bowing his head. He stood there, his face masked by his long, silky black tendrils, and waited for Raenef to approach him again.

All of the sudden arms wrapped around his abdomen tightly, a muffled sob startled him out of his distant state. He loosened Rae's grip on his stomach and turned around, embracing the young one just as tightly.

"Eclipse…I'm sorry…" Rae said through strangled sobs, his shoulders shaking violently, "I'm so sorry…"

Eclipse blinked back the tears that were coming out, and petted Rae's hair gently, whispering softly, "Shoosh, Rae. It's alright…"

Raenef sniffled quietly, then looked up at him, his eyes big and watery, "Will you ever forgive me?"

Eclipse sighed quietly, brushing back Raenef's bangs, "It is not in my place to not forgive you, Master Raenef. If anyone should ask for forgiveness, it should be me."

Eclipse fell to one knee, taking Raenef's left hand in his own, and looked up at Rae, his eyes solemn, "Lord Raenef, will you forgive me for my insolence?"

Raenef knelt, taking Eclipse's hands in his own, "No, Eclipse. I am the one that should be sorry. If I hadn't left, this wouldn't have happened…"

Eclipse took his hands away, and then cupped them around Rae's face, smiling weakly. Raenef smiled back just as weakly, as Eclipse stood up bringing Rae with him. Leaning down just a little bit, Eclipse placed his lips against Rae's soft, sweet lips. Raenef's startled gasp, broke the kiss, and caused Eclipse to chuckle lightly.

Placing one hand on top of Raenef's head, he smirked, "Master Raenef, let's go home."

Raenef stood looking at Eclipse in a stunned state, he brought his fingertips to his lips, touching them like they were delicate glass.

'Did he just…Oh god…Is this a dream?'

Raenef fumbled through his thoughts, as he mouthed words that wouldn't sound. Eclipse's second chuckle made him come out this state, and nod his head gently. He turned around, so he could go get his things, and stopped as he looked at the despair and hurt in the eyes of Jacob.

"Oh no!"

Jacob turned away, tears streamed down his cheeks, and shined in the little light that seemed to come from nowhere.

Rae rushed forward, extending his arms to embrace Jacob, but Jacob pushed Raenef away, as sobs escaped his mouth. Raenef was on the verge of crying as well, his heart hurting for his friend.

"Jacob…Please…"

Jacob pushed past Raenef and ran towards the forest, his sobs becoming less and less audible. Raenef ran right after him, his hair falling out of its clasp, and his clothes pressing against his body.

"Jacob!"

They both disappeared into the forest, leaving a stunned Eclipse alone in the street, and Raenef's things still in the house.

"Master Raenef!"

Raenef turned around, trying to look at Eclipse, but couldn't because he would lose Jacob, so he kept going, jumping over vines and rotting logs.

"Jacob, please stop!"

Raenef gasped as he watched Jacob take a sharp turn, causing Rae to fall over a vine. Raenef cried, scrambling to get up, his legs and arms shaking with emotions.

"Jacob..."

Raenef let his head fall to soft ground, his cries filling his ears.

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