The Healer Chapter 7, a weiss kreuz fanfic

The Healer

Disclaimer:I do not own Weiss Kreuz or any of its wonderful characters. They belong rightfully to Takehito Koyasu.

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Chapter 7

"What are you doing?" Yoji asked Omi as he was grinding some plants in a bowl.

"I'm making some medicine," Omi explained, "Each place we go to I would make a herb garden and make enough medicine for the next place we visit."

"So, you leave the garden behind?"

"Well, yes. We can't drag a garden with us everywhere we go. So, Ken and I make sure to collect some seeds as well. Besides, the villagers are going to need this garden, even after we leave."

Yoji dug in his pockets for a cigarette and realized it was futile, he left the damn things in his room. "Yeah, but do you guys show someone how to use the herbs?"

"Of course. One of the first things Ken and I do when we arrive to a new village, is choose someone to teach basic herbs and healing." Omi frowned at Yoji.

"Sorry, Omi, I know you guys are smart enough to think about these things. It must be hard, though, to do so much traveling and not have a home to go back to."

"I like the traveling, but yes, sometimes I wished I had a permanent home to go back to." Omi continued grinding the herbs in the bowl, "But than I think about the people we have helped and the people out there who will need our help. Besides, I'm returning to Uncle Shuichi, so I'll have a real home again."

Yoji thought it sad that Omi could say that in a casual manner. He ruffled Omi's hair, "Well, we'll all be together for better or for worse. That includes Ken and Ran's fights, which will happen. Those two are very stubborn, and you know it," Yoji chuckled as Omi was about to protest against his words.

Ken was gathering the herbs in his bag as he prepared to leave the last patient of the day. To his delight, Ran decided to accompany him that day to work. Ran was not a morning person, he gets cranky and moody when he's woken up. Despite that, he still got up with Ken.

Ran nudged Ken, "Hey, ready to go?"

"Yeah," Ken got up and stretched. "Hmmm."

What's wrong?"

Ken glanced over at Ran, "Nothing really. I always feel a little sad whenever I leave a village."

"Ah."

They began walking back to the inn to meet up with Yoji and Omi. "I hope Yoji and Omi got the herbs together," Ken said.

Ran rolled his eyes, "More like Yoji probabley distracted Omi with his inane chatter."

Ken laughed and he took a deep breath, "It feels weird, after today, I won't any longer be doing this for a living."

"Ken, you can still be a healer."

Ken shook his head, "That's not what I meant. I'm just used to having this freedom and I'm wondering how it's going to be when we get back."

Ran paused, he wasn't sure if he liked where this conversation was going. He scowled and looked away.

Ken stared and realized how he had sounded. He mentally slapped himself. "Ran, I want to be with you. I'm sorry how I said that."

Ran shook his head, "No, it's alright, I know what you meant."

Ken nodded uncertainly, "Alright," he quickly looked around to see if anyone was in sight. When he noticed no one, he kissed Ran on the cheek.

They walked in silence and noticed Omi and Yoji waiting for them outside the inn. Omi was scowling at the cigarette in Yoji's hand, he attempted to swat at the smoke curling about in the air.

Omi beamed when he saw the other two walking towards them. He waved frantically, "Hey! How was your last day?"

Ken shrugged, "A little sad, as always. I get attached to each village we go to."

Omi nodded empathetically, "Yeah, I know what you mean."

Yoji rolled his eyes, "So, this is our last night here? Good, I think I'll go have some fun tonight." He started to walk away when Ken shouted at him.

"Yoji! I shouldn't have to remind you not to touch any of the women here!"

"Ken, can't you let me have any fun?" Yoji whined.

Ken shook his head, "This village holds women in the highest regard. For you, as an outsider, to even try to seduce them is an insult and close to sacrilegious."

Yoji grumbled, "I respect women. Hell, I love them, they make the world go round. In fact, if I see any man hit a woman, I'll gut him and..."

"But you also love to sleep with them," Ken cut Yoji's tirade off with a smile.

"The strongest healers are women, as well," Omi added. "It's extremely rare to find a male healer who is as strong as a woman."

Yoji smirked, "Is that so?" He turned to Ken, "Hey, Ken, are you sure you're not a masculine looking chick?" He moved closer to touch Ken's chest.

Ran slapped the offending hand away, "I can assure you that Ken is a man."

Yoji laughed and patted Ran on the back, "Then, we might as well get drunk as hell."

Yoji slammed the glass down and refilled it, "Hey! Who wants another?"

"Me! I do!" Ken cheered.

He refilled Ken's glass and he shook the bottle at Ran and Omi, "Drinky, drinky, boys!"

Ran rolled his eyes, but held out his glass. When Yoji was done refilling Omi's glass, he slugged down the rest from the bottle. He stared at Ken thoughtfully, well, as thoughtfully as a drunk person can.

"Ken, if the strongest healers are women, how'd you get so strong?"

Ken shrugged, "I don't know. Truth is, I don't care, I just want to help people." He drained the rest of his glass.

"It's not unheard of, for a man to be a powerful healer, just unusual." Omi piped up.

Ken began fiddling with one of Ran's eartails. "Pretty color," he whispered and rubbed his cheek against Ran's shoulder.

Ran curled his arm around Ken and began nuzzling him. Yoji groaned, "Get a room, you two!"

Ran and Ken ignored him and continued their snuggling.

"Ken! Ran!" Omi squeaked, embarrassed by his friends' public display of affection.

Ken stilled himself and had the decency to look contrite, "Sorry Omi, Yoji." He stood up, a little wobbly, but Ran was there to support him. "Goodnight."

Ran nodded, "We're leaving at daybreak," he swapped an unopened bottle from Yoji's grasp, "No more drinking." He turned and left with Ken.

"No, fair! At least those two are seeing some action! Now, I can't even drink!" Yoji whined.

Omi giggled and held up another bottle, "Want some?"

"Hell, yeah! Omi, you're a life saver!" Yoji felt merry again.

Omi filled up both glasses, "Should we toast to something?"

"Yeah, here's to another adventure, whatever it may be," Yoji laughed.

The glasses clinked together.

To Be Continued.

Yeah, I have no idea where this story is going; but at least I'm having fun writing it!