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Alara slid down the banister and met the Knights in the breakfast room five minutes later. "Hey, I know we have to train, but can I go into town for a bit first? I have to pick up some things." Kei shrugged. "I don't see why not." Goh winked. "Me and Kei have to go to work anyway, so we'll be nearby if you need us." Sasame smiled. "I would be happy to accompany you, should you so wish it." Alara smiled. "Thanks."
To the horror of both Mannen and Hayate, the three youngest knights and the Knight of Wind would stay at the mansion. The Knights of Ice, Water, and Plants perked up though when Alara said that they'd go to the park later.
A short while later, Alara, Goh, Sasame, and Kei headed off. Kei left first when they passed his building, followed by Goh at the cafe. Alara and Sasame surveyed Awayuki Town. "So, where to first?" Sasame asked.
Alara went into a couple of clothing stores first and bought a few pairs of jeans and some tops, then went to a few other stores. She also got a few job applications, because, even though she was only fifteen, her birthday was in a few days, and then she could work to earn her keep. Of course, the Knights didn't know when her birthday was, but she wouldn't tell them, because she didn't want to have anything to do with her past. No one could ever find out.
"Alara." She was startled out of her thoughts when Sasame's soft voice reached her ears. She turned to him, quickly adopting a smile, but he saw what she tried to hide. He had seen the flash of sadness that she hid so well most of the time. "Yes?" she asked him. "Come, I want to show you something." She took the hand he offered and followed after him.
He led her back to the Awayuki Mansion to deposit her things, then, sneaking quietly so as not to alert the younger knights, opened the portal to Leafenia. "Close your eyes." he said, and she did. He took both of her hands and led her to a crystal clear pool. "Okay." She opened her eyes and gasped in delight. "Oh, Sasame." she whispered. "It's so beautiful!" He smiled, glad to have banished the shadows in her eyes, if only for a short while. "Welcome to our home. This is Leafenia."
He took her around the glorious place, watching the typiis fly in colorful flocks through the fluffy white clouds. She was amazed by it all. "This is the most beautiful place I've ever been in." she told him as they sat a few hours laterbeneath a shady tree. "It's so peaceful here."
As they watched the clouds roll, Alara began to feel sleepy. She turned, and, too tired to realize what she was doing, laid her head on Sasame's chest. The warmth from his body was very comfortable, and she snuggled closer. He smiled, and curled an arm gently around her. Her breathing became even, and he knew that she'd fallen asleep. Leaning down close to her ear, he whispered softly, " Sweet dreams, my Princess."
Okay, okay, I know it's short, but I'm kind of at a writer's block right now. I'll try to come up with some suitable material for the next chapter. R and R! Oh, and I hope you enjoyed the fluff. I know I did!
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