Fakir halted in his footsteps when he spotted Mytho leaning against the wall, a frown on his face.

"What's wrong?"

"You're an idiot, Fakir." Mytho didn't look up but crossed his arms across his chest.

"Why?"

Fakir fastened a glare on Mytho.

"Why are you avoiding her?"

"I'm not."

"Then why aren't you going to see her?"

"I'm busy."

"That's bullshit and you know it. Why are you avoiding her?"

"I—" Fakir stopped. "Its none of your concern, Mytho."

"It is my concern Fair." Mytho stopped speaking as Pique and Lilie walked towards them, a predatory gaze fastened on Fakir.

Fakir glanced nervously at the pair, and then to Mytho.

"I'm going to the lake, come if you want too."

Mytho fell into step with Fakir. "I'm not sure that's a good idea. She was very upset, and talking with Ruu. I know she wants to see you, it's all she talked about, but if you pull a stunt like this again, I'm not sure what she will do."

"Just drop it Mytho. It is none of your concern. I am doing what I need to do to—" Fakir stopped. "She will be happy, just let me do what I need to."

Mytho glanced to fakir from the corned of his eyes. "So you admitted that you love her then." Fakir stopped, his mouth gaping open and Mytho laughed. "It was rather obvious, Fakir. Obvious to everyone but Ahiru. If you make her think you dislike her again, I will make you regret it."

Fakir nodded but didn't answer. If I make her think I hate her then I will regret it as well. All I want is to make her happy.

After that day Fakir once again visited the lake with regularity, but he was distant, preoccupied. Mytho and Ruu left, promising to soon return to visit Ahiru, and with whispered promises of coming with a solution next time.

They did come, and with good new.

"We did it, Ahiru, we found a way." Ruu scooped Ahiru into her arms and twirled around the clearing, beaming. "If we hurry we can catch him before he leaves school."

"But how?" Ahiru quacked her question and Ruu placed Ahiru on the ground, setting her before Mytho, who kneeled down on the ground before Ahiru.

"You once gave me a pendant, the last piece of my heart, and the key to your humanity. I will lend it to you for a little while. It is not permanent, but it will allow you to tell Fakir what you feel in your heart." Mytho closed his eyes, and a glowing pendant began to appear in his cupped hands. "Take this gift, Ahiru, and with it find your happiness."

He placed the pendant around Ahiru's neck and in a flash of light she was human again. Completely ignoring her nakedness Ahiru launched her human form at Mytho, embracing him with a sob. "Thank you."

With great embarrassment Mytho mumbled a your welcome and averted his gaze. Ruu, with a laugh, pulled Ahiru to her feet and handed her a school uniform.

"Hurry, we don't was to be late."

People filed past Ahiru and Ruu, seeming not to notice them, but the entire courtyard was buzzing with whispers. Ruu was remembered and still idolized, but the strange red headed girl with her was new and strange.

Ahiru's breath caught in her throat as she saw Fakir walking towards her, but she froze when she was Lilie latched onto his arm.

"Wha…"

"Fakir-kun, why won't you agree to go out with me? I adore you, and all you do is reject me."

Lilies voice carried to Ahiru's ears and she held her breath, awaiting Fakirs answer. Both Fakir and Lilie were close to Ruu and Ahiru, but failed to notice the presence of either.

"I don't care for you Lilie. I will not go out with someone that I don't care about,"

"Do you care for anyone Fakir?"

He didn't answer, and Ruu frowned, noticing the tears that began to form in Ahiru's eyes. This was not turning out as expected.

"You would come to care for me over time Fakir, I know it." Lilie insisted but Fakir shook his head.

"There is no one that I would be bound to in a relationship. No one that I would wish to date. I am interested in no one." Fakir looked to Lilie, who was no longer looking at Fakir.

Her gaze was fastened on Ruu and the red headed girl. The girl had tears streaming down her face, and her hands clasped over her mouth, as to not make a sound. Rage covered Ruu's face, but Lilie didn't focus on that. She stared at the red head, puzzled, and reorganization lit her face as she saw the red head turn and stumble away, tears falling as she went.

"Ahiru-chan?" Lilie stepped towards the retreating figure and Fakir spun around.

"Ahiru!" He moved to follow Ahiru, but Ruu stepped into his path, blocking his path with her petite frame, her shoulders trembling in rage.

"How is she…"

Ruu growled, and a hang snaked up to strike Fakir's face, the slap ringing thought the courtyard.

"You are an unthinking, unfeeling jerk, Fakir, and you most likely just ruined things."

Fakir stared at Ruu for a moment before moving around her to sprint after Ahiru, who had long since disappeared from his sight.