Chapter 6 : Alexander of Alex?
Tohru looked at the man, her eyes still brimming with tears. " You knew my mother ?" asked Tohru, reaching her hand toward the man. Alexander grasped her hand, swiftly pulling her to her feet. " Yes, but, there is no time for that now, we must flee." said Alexander, sideglancing at Uo, who scrambled hurriedly to her feet. Uo pulled the clothes into a pack, careful as not to rip anything in the process. Tohru swiftly walked to her jewery box, placing it into the pack. They all hurried to the door of the tavern kitchen, running into the cellar for supplies and other essentials that would be needed on their journey.
Tohru looked up at Alexander, hoping to take along her pots and pans. Alexander shook his head, his eyes staring off at the staples. Uo took the swords from there hiding places and placed them into another pack, strapping that to her back, in easy reach.
Exiting the tavern from the side door, so as not to be seen, they hurried through the snow. As they did so, many footprints were left behind. " What about the prints?" asked Uo, pausing to catch her breath. Alexander turned back, his eyes scanning the way they had come. " They storm will cover them." explained Alexander, as he lifted Tohru off her feet, to carry her on his shoulders. " No, put me down!" protested Tohru, lame anger flaring in her darkened eyes. Alexander ignored her, as he and Uo kept pace all the way to the tailors house.
Placing Tohru on her feet at the
door, Alexander knocked impatiently, his eyes sharpening. The door lage
wooden door opened, reveal a teen aged girl, her dark hair braided and
thrown over her shoulder, her dark lavender eyes lookin over her guest.
" Hello Uo, Tohru." said the girl, allowing them to pass by her. As the
door closed, Alexander looked about the room, his nose picking out the
familar scents. " Who's your friend?" asked the girl, walking toward
the fire that bloomed in the fireplace. Tohru looked at Alexander,
squinting at him. " This is my guardian, Alexander of the Rinji." said
Tohru, smiling at him. The girl looked at him, her eyes slowly
calculating him.
" Hello Alex." said the girl, standing on her
tiptoes to pet his head. Tohru blushed furiously, as Alexander bowed
his head." Tohru, did you know that this in your wolf?" asked the girl,
placing her feet on the floor. Tohru looked at the man, her brown eyes
wide. " It can't be." said Uo, taking a step back to the wall.
Alexander
blushed slightly, as Tohru slowly walked in front of him, her eyes
determined. " You are Alex, aren't you." said Tohru, reaching up to
pull the hair from his eyes. The same icy blue orbs stared back at her,
but, their appearance more human. " Yes." said Alex, bowing his head.
Tohru placed her hand on his head, the same fuzzy warmth met her near
frozen hand." But, how?" asked Tohru, moving her hand to his ears. They
had a slight point to them, but not as distinguished as an elfs. Alex
looked at her, cocking his head to the side."There is no time to tell
you how, or when, but there is time enough to tell you why." said Alex,
his gaze shifting to Hana, who had taken Tohru's tunics and mending
them. " Then why?" asked Tohru, her face dazed. Alex touched her
forehead, a luke warm feeling radiating off his fingers.
" The why
is because a long time ago, your mother was taken captive by the elves,
and then befriended the prince and so he released her, allowing her to
take any guardian that she wanted, therefore she needed one with
special abilities so she was awarded me." explained Alex.
Tohru stood there, dazed in a state of constant fog. By the time she had finally waken from the dorment state Hana was done with her clothes, each now a form-fitting shirt and pants. " Here Tohru, put them on." said Uo, shoving her into the upper room. A knock sounded at the door, every person in the room froze, their motions paused. "Open up in the name of the Law!" a man yelled, hammering his hand hard on the door. Hana quickly fixed her hair, straightening her heavy winter tunic. " Hello my I help you?" asked Hana, her voice monotone. The guard looked at her, his eyes wandering away from her face."Excuse me?" The gaurd cleared his throat, his armor clanking as he stood at atenttation."We are searching for Tohru of the Rai." informed the gaurd, slumpping leisurely against the door frame. " What for?" asked Hana, placing an innocent smile on her face. The gaurd smiled at her, his eyes twinkling with lust. Rubbing the gruff beard at his chin, the soldier slipped his other arm around her waist. Hana remained calm, though lightening struck in the background. "Oh, she's a big trouble-maker, and her mother was too." said the gaurd, his hands slowly caressing her face. Hana's eye hardened, pushing the soldier away from her body."Then I don't want to keep you from your work." said Hana, closing the door in his face.