Duty-Bound: Chapter 85
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The night was quiet while the dark creatures nearby had already gone and hidden themselves from the impending danger. However, her resolve was absolute. She could do this, and she would. Trying to calm herself, she watched the dancing amber before her. Slowly, she looked up at the star-filled sky. It was a beautiful night. Spending this night with the one you loved would be perfect. She was brought back to Earth when she felt another presence, looming close to her. Heart beating fast, she made a quick grab at her sword before looking around the camp. Cold sweat ran down her forehead as she gulped.
As her ears picked up the fast moving feet from her left, she quickly turned and drew her sword. A loud clang echoed to the night as her swords met with her opponent's. Of course, it only lasted for a few seconds before her opponent moved and swung another sword at her. Eyes widening, she pulled back and jumped away swiftly. Pointing her sword towards her opponent, she exclaimed, "That's cheating!"
Her opponent sighed before removing the cloth that covered his handsome face. "I do not cheat, Mikan."
She pouted. "You're using two swords, Natsume! How could I defend myself with only one?"
He raised an eyebrow. "I thought that is the purpose of training you."
Huffing, she plopped down on her previous seat and sheathed her sword. "You're too serious for your own good, Natsume. My life is not in dan—"
His remorseful face stopped her mid-sentence. She blinked in confusion before her eyes widened in realisation. "You blame yourself over what happened that night?"
Striding over to him, she hugged his tense body. "Natsume… it's not Kazuma's fault that I got hurt, and it isn't yours either. Please don't blame yourself…"