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Chapter 12

Uncanny

I had almost forgotten that it took quite a while to travel in the human world, though I'll admit I'd rather travel long distances in the air instead of the road. I preferred it because it was much faster. Luckily since Sherry was born into a wealthy human family she had money that allowed us get on a "first class flight"-- as humans called it-- where we wouldn't be bothered by others. It wasn't too bad, I supposed; the first time I rode on a plane it had been "first class", as Sherry said.

I merely shrugged. I didn't care what humans called it, it was a method of transportation and that's all I gave a damn about. Why did humans have to name everything?

Before we got onto the plane, I found out that the trip would be a little over thirteen hours. Well this was great! Such a waste of time! I wanted to get a move on with the battles. We were about three weeks behind schedule-- even though that may sound like nothing to others, it was important to me! Before, I remember gaining much more power than I had in the Makai in just one week. Imagine how much I could gain in three!

I was not calling myself weak, oh, certainly not, but this wasn't enough power for me. I needed more if I were to become King! I've lost valuable time that I cannot regain and I knew this would come back to haunt me, I was certain of it.

So we got on the train and sat down, prepared to take flight and soon we were airborne. Sherry sat by the window and I on the edge; for a while I merely watched her as she gazed out beyond the skies, staring into the darkened horizon. I couldn't help but notice how calm and alluring she was when she was happy...

I blinked.

Now when the hell did I ever come up with alluring? Preposterous! Just because my human was a female and--

I did it again.

I averted my gaze from the woman and turned to look in front of me and rubbed my eyes gently with my right hand. Damn it... what was wrong with me? I was losing my head...

With a sigh I leaned back against the chair and stared at the ceiling of the plane. We had only been flying for about three hours... Last time I was on a plane the maximum amount of time I had been cooped up in the machine was half the amount of time of this. Now I'd have to deal with my unwanted thoughts even longer.

I want off this thing...

Not as if I could do anything about it now. Unless I wanted to become what humans called a "skydiver" and kill myself in the process and never gain the crown I deserved, then I was stuck here-- there was nothing I could do.

Sherry seemed to sense my state of distress so she turned to look upon me with a questioning look and asked, "You alright?"

"I'm fine," I immediately snapped back. She got the message so she turned back around to look out the window when she suddenly yawned. "I wonder how much longer we have..."

"At least ten hours. We've been flying for about three already."

"Ten?" The woman turned to stare at me with her mouth agape. "But that's too long!"

"Deal with it," I said monotonously. "Until we land we're stuck on this thing."

Sherry pouted. "That's no fun..." The woman sunk back into the cushioned seat and closed her eyes, pushing the chair back so it would be at an angle. "Well, I feel rather tired so I think I'll take a nap." With another yawn she shifted her position to make herself more conformable and slowly began to relax. I stared from Sherry and then to the window beside her.

Outside it was dark and I could see glittering stars scattered across the dark sky. Night had befallen the globe and we probably wouldn't reach Germany until around six in the morning. On Japan's time, it was already eight o'clock, or so it said on a human's watch that I saw strode by coming from the restrooms on the plane.

Perhaps this would be a good time to do some well needed meditation... That was a good idea, plus it would help pass the time, so I relaxed and closed my eyes, clearing my mind in the process.

This plane better land soon...

-o-o-o-o-o-

After the horrendously long flight, the plane finally landed. Sherry, surprisingly, slept most of the time during the trip. That was good; that meant she wouldn't bother me, which she didn't. I had been in deep meditation the entire journey, something I hadn't been in for a long while. I needed it anyway if I were to cope with Sherry's odd behavior.

We climbed off the plane and soon headed out into the crowded airport. I looked around at the signs on the walls and scowled. I had no idea what this language was but I really didn't care. There was no need for communication among these other humans, I was only here to find more demons and help Sherry regain her memory, if we could even do that while we were here.

Around us there were many people speaking the same different language-- I had never heard it before. Sherry seemed to be just fine as we walked along the crowded hallway of the German airport. After a while I just turned to stare at the woman but said nothing. She turned her head to face me and stared back, a few seconds later her eyes widened and she blushed. I supposed she could tell what I was thinking.

"Uh... I remember Mother teaching me German when I was younger. It was one of the only good things she ever did to me," she said and then blinked. "I suppose that's one thing I haven't forgotten...?"

"Great," I muttered lowly, "You can forget your past but you can't forget a damn language. Why couldn't it be the other way around?"

"Sorry," Sherry hastened her pace to keep up with me after regaining her grip on one of the bags in her hand. "It's not my fault that this happened, you know."

"How can I believe that, Sherry?" I inquired without turning to look at her. "You don't know how you lost your memory, therefore you can't tell me anything."

"Well... I'll try to remember then!"

"You've been trying to remember for weeks."

"But this time I'll make a difference, I swear!"

"Hn," I said nothing more and that last note immediately ended the conversation.

Soon after we found our way out of the airport and, about an hour later of exploring the town, we stumbled upon a good hotel that we could stay in. The place was another one of those high class hotels that Sherry usually picked out. All the rooms were highly decorated and had everything to make her happy. Tch, not that it really mattered...

"Brago, what are we to do next?" Sherry asked after flopping onto the bed in her room. A sigh was released from her lips as she stared up to the ceiling and then averted her gaze to me.

I leaned against the wall in the doorway with my arms folded and spoke, "We'll have to go search for another demon as soon as we can," I said, "if we are to continue competing in this war for the throne."

Sherry growled and sat up on the bed, folding her legs together and glared. "I still don't like that idea. I really don't want to lose you..."

"My book isn't going to get burned, Sherry."

"I know, but..." she trailed off and scooted to the edge of the bed, staring out the window. "We'll have to separate in the end anyway... I don't want that..." she whispered. I said nothing.

After a moment of watching her look out the window I turned to look too: It was still dark, in Germany's time it was about 12 a.m. We had actually arrived in Germany at 11, but it took us about an hour to find a good hotel, one that would suit Sherry's desires. The woman sighed once more and let herself fall to the bed again, stretching out her arms on the mattress. "That trip was exhausting... Even though I slept the entire time I'm still tired!"

My eyes narrowed. "Don't be getting weaker now from sleeping," I said. "I'm not going to risk you becoming poor in battle because of too much sleep."

"Well..." With a shrug, Sherry rolled over onto her stomach and propped her head up by placing her chin in her hands, her elbows on the bed. "I should at least try getting used to this new time," she said. "It is different from Japan's, you know."

"Hn, then hurry up and get used to it."

"You're mean."

"Whoever said I was courteous?"

"I didn't say courteous," retorted Sherry, now sitting up a little more. "I just said you were being mean right there. Besides, I actually see you as a really nice person." At this she blushed and lowered her gaze. "Or... most of the time, anyway..."

"Whatever," I stood up strait and unfolded my arms, staring at the blonde. "Get some sleep while you're at it, I'll wake you up in a few of hours and we'll head out."

Before the blonde could respond or do anything else, I spun around and flipped the light switch down, turning the lights off. Sherry's room immediately went dark and I walked out of the room, closing the door behind me.

As I walked over to the window on the door that led out to the deck, I stopped walking when I heard Sherry open her door. I looked around and saw her peering out to look at me. Quietly she opened the door just a little more and stepped out of the room.

"You didn't have to do that, you know," she said as she walked up to me, now holding onto her arms.

"You need to sleep," was all I said. My ruby gaze turned upon the woman. "Aren't you going to take the time I just gave you and rest?"

"Anou..." Sherry stared at the ground and bit her lip. "I want to be stronger, Brago," she said and I nodded. I could at least understand that. "But I can't if I'm always lying around on the job. I want to do the best I can the next time in battle so we won't fail like last time!" The ningen unfolded her arms and clutched her hands tightly together and then put on a determined face.

I sighed and turned away. Alright... She was improving. Now what?

"Brago... I won't sleep right away... how about that?" I looked back down only to meet her pleading azure eyes. "Just let me do something for once that'll make you happy..." At this, the blush that was already on her face brightened to a deeper shade of red. This I ignored.

In response, I merely shook my head, still rejecting her opposition. "No, Sherry, it's still late. I'm not going to have you get tired during battle, so you're going to sleep."

Sherry frowned. "But Brago--"

"No, that's my final answer."

With a sigh, Sherry nodded her head and pouted. "Fine... You're still being mean!" At this, the blonde stuck her tongue out at me and ran back into her room. I just silently leaned against the wall with my eyes closed, listening to the sounds coming from my bookkeeper's room. I could tell she was probably unpacking...

I sighed. I knew something was going to happen very soon... I knew something would. But what...?

The sounds coming from the blonde's room stopped and I opened my eyes as she poked her head out of the door once more, opening it up a little so she could look through. "Well, since you're being a Meany head I'm going to sleep," she said angrily. "Good night!" At this, she slammed the door shut. Bet somebody besides me heard that...

I sighed and rested my head against the wall. And still she acted like a child...

There was a creaking sound and I turned to look towards Sherry's door. Once again she had opened it and was staring out, this time an innocent look was seen on her features.

"Um... Brago?" Sherry asked in a timid like voice. "You'll wake me up, right...?"

I stared. "Why wouldn't I? You never wake up on your own anyway." But the old Sherry did... Woman...

"Alrighty, Braggadocio!" With a smile, Sherry gently closed the door and I could see her turn out the lights in her room, which she had turned back on when she previously went back inside. I glared. Damn nickname...

Well, at least we would be getting a head start tomorrow. Hopefully Sherry would get some sleep so she could be well prepared for any battles that may occur.

Sitting down, I closed my eyes and crossed my legs together. I could use this as time to do some meditation... That always passed the time, and it was useful to get through the plane flight. Morning would come sooner than I knew it...

-o-o-o-o-o-

Morning finally arose and I had to wake my bookkeeper up. It was a decent time in the morning to get ready for whatever the day had planned for us. She better be ready...

When I opened the door to her room, I saw that she was indeed fast asleep. How can she possibly sleep this much, I wondered as I looked around the room. My black book was lying on one of the tables, Sherry's luggage bags thrown to the other side of the room. Her pink dress was hanging on its hanger on the door handle to the bathroom. On the bed, Sherry laid there with a white nightgown on.

Not to waste anymore time, I called out to the blonde to wake up. She stirred in her sleep and, after a moment, turned to look in my direction. "Is it morning yet...?"

"Yes," I said in an aggravated tone. "Now wake up."

"Fine! Just get out of my room so I can change."

I nodded my head and closed the door once again. As I walked away from the door I could hear her grumble inside her room. You had plenty of sleep, Sherry, no reason to complain...

For a while I waited as I leaned against the wall once again. Sherry was taking her sweet time in getting dressed today... Couldn't she just throw her regular outfit on and be done with it?

Finally after a few more minutes, Sherry emerged from her room once more with my black book in hand. She giggled as she skipped over to my side, a large, vivid smile seen on her face, her eyes gleaming.

"Morning!" she said cheerfully as she reached my side. I stared at her with an odd look but right then I felt that same feeling inside of my chest, this time it tugged rather hard which caused me gasp and turn away for a second to catch my breath.

What the hell was that? It keeps getting worse... I need to find out what this feeling is so I can stop it...

"Brago... Are you alright?" A look of concern immediately formed on Sherry's face as she looked at me with her blue eyes. She rested her hand on my shoulder and, from the lowered angle she was at, looked up at me. "Brago?"

Realizing that she was observing me I quickly regained my composure and brushed her hand away. "I'm fine," I said and slowly began to walk. "I'm fine..."

Damn it... What's going on with me? Why was it affecting me? Nothing was supposed to make me feel this way-- not a damn thing! Every time that feeling arose it became stronger... And it always happened when I looked at or said something to her.

What the hell was it?

"OK..." Sherry said as she turned her gaze away. Her blush returned.

"Let's go," I said and we headed out the door. Sherry followed behind me, clutching my book in her arms. Mentally I sighed. I knew she'd keep that book safe...

For a while we just roamed around the city and soon came across a village after a few hours, Sherry also grabbed something to eat here. Day had already come in and the bright summer's Sun shined down on both of us, warming the area around us.

I could tell that Sherry was enjoying the weather; she was smiling even more than before. For as long as I could, I tried to avoid her gaze. I didn't want that feeling to suddenly arise again; it was irritating and annoyed the hell out of me.

On the edge of the village though, I spotted two particular people that made me instantly stop in my tracks. Sherry saw my actions and she too stared in front of us.

"Brago..." she breathed, "Is... is that really them?"

I nodded yet said nothing. I was still staring in the direction ahead of us. Not too far off was the team we had previously failed against in our last battle.

It was Furigaro and his bookkeeper. They were here in Germany.


Meep! I've been on YouTube recently and an episode was put up, i dunno if it's true, probably is, but it's supposed to be the LAST episode of KnGB! EEP! I'm sad now that it's over. T-T If anyone wants to know which episode it is it's episode 150. I'm sayin' nothin' more.

Anywho...

Next chapter:

Ice Cold: Sherry and Brago fight against their past enemies, Furigaro and his bookkeeper, Gerhardt. But something unexpected happens to Brago that makes Sherry quite concerned...