I am so sorry T^T Our internet was down because of a terrible storm so I couldn't post a new chapter. :/

Oh well, I typed this during school so excuse the flaws -_-

Magi belongs to its original owner.

I only own my OC's

Enjoy!

-Kya Yuki 3

I sighed as ja'far and I continued down the snowy path to the village. I took several glances at the walking figure next to me before diverting my gaze to the tree's. I dragged my feet on the brown surface. I leaned over and let my arms drop in front of me a tick mark formed on my face.

'Why isn't he saying anything? Gosh, this quiet it silently suffocating me!. '

I hammered thoughts, I leaned back and stretched my spine. My back was aching and needed a stretch. Sleeping on the ground, not a good idea. I yawned from the lack of sleep and threw my hands and yanked my neck back in the air towards the sky.

"Damn" I hissed, hoping the silence to be broken. I dropped my hands limply by my sides.

"Not enough sleep?" I glanced at ja'far who was still looking forward.

"Yeah, that ground is so uncomfortable I feel like someone punched me in the back countless times."

"Ngh" ja'far grunted.

"And I'm tired as fuck" I yawned once more. Tears began to form and blurred my vision.

"You must be, you were crying most of the night."

My face paled. I stopped walking and stared in astonishment. I gritted my teeth and bit my lip.

'I didn't cry! He was the one crying! Not me! ' I panicked. I looked forward and saw that ja'far was still walking. I ran towards him meeting at his side once more. I gulped, a lump wedged in my throat.

"E-eh c-crying? I wasn't crying!" I stuttered.

"Yes, you were I was awoken by a sound and turns out it was you crying in your sleep." he expressed broadly.

I felt heat rising up to my cheeks. I huffed a breath out, my warm breath visible in the cold.

I gulped. "Humph, I was not crying" I Cast an icy glare directed to ja'far, but it didn't faze him. I crossed my arms and looked towards the ground. Ja'far turned his head towards me and frowned.

"Stop lying Yuki, you were I saw! You were calling out name's and you hugged me half the damn night!" he shouted and looked forward. His eyebrows narrowed and twitched. I watched his face as it became flushed with embarrassment. I only caught glimpses because the bandages covered most of it.

I felt more heat speed throughout my face. My eyes swirled and I wanted to faint, the ground looked comfortable at this moment. I cleared my throat and continued.

"Oh really? To prove it w-who's name did I say" a stutter slipped out. I smirked and placed my arms on my head. I shut my eyes nervously and grinned victoriously. I should get a reward for this. "Humph."

"Yuna, seki you kept whispering these names though sobs."

My eyes flew open and I let out a gasped. I felt as if the air had left my chest and my lungs tighten. My breathing became strangled and haste. I bit my lip and I shuddered as a sour taste entered my mouth. My hands balled into fists at my sides. I clutched the cloth on my pants and I trembled. The wind blew past me and everything was slow for a moment.

"H-how did you-" I didn't finish.

"Like I said you said them in your sleep, you must have been dreaming." I stared presently at the dirt that laid on the path. Image's of my dream from last night simmered through my thoughts.

"Yes, I had a-a nightmare" My eyes his beneath the protection of my bangs. My arms began to shake and my lip started to quiver.

"About.. Your past? Right?"

I glowered and nodded. I rose my hand my hand and placed it on my forehead.

"I'm beginning to think you're a mind reader" I chuckled. Little flakes of snow made their way towards the ground. I felt coldness land on my face and I sighed. I turned and commenced to walk again. I pushed my hands into my pockets trying to savor the warmth.

"No, pretty much every assassin thinks about their past once in an eternity. It's what makes us who we are now" Sadness shined in his shaded eyes. I frowned remembering events from last night. I moved my head and lined it with the path.

"I never thought about it that way, to tell you I never thought about anyone. I was so selfish that I didn't care what others thought. I reminded myself that they're all clones and they should be disposed of. But someone showed me that what I knew was not entirely true. Others have different personalities, they all tick differently. They're all not the same. I was taught this lesson the hard way." I smiled, I stared blankly at the clouded sky.

"I reckon that was Yuna?"

"Yes, Yuna was my first friend and comrade. She was the only one, I trusted the most and I saw her as my own family."

"Where is she now did she run away?" Sadness flickered flowed through my veins and I licked my dry lips.

"Apparently, she died during a mission. I-I blame myself because I was not there to protect her from death. I regret and I hate myself for that. I made a promise to her that I would be happy and would live on happy. But after her death I became as I was before, Cold hearted and lifeless. I went on a killing rampage and assassinated many people in parthevia empire." my throat was rather dry and my voice cracked as I spoke. I had an empty and hollow feeling in my heart.

"I see."

"That's when I met Sinbad. At first he was a pest and I wanted to kill him effetely. But he offered me a warm place to stay and food to eat. In return, I gathered some herbs and constructed a medicine for his mother's sickness. We quickly became friends and just like Yuna he warmed my heart. I felt as if I was being born again or starting the life over." I looked up.

"I felt warm and h-happy, feelings I could never explain! I see Sinbad as my own brother and I care for him a lot and would do anything to protect him. After departing with him I felt more lively and happy like I was with Yuna, I hesitate before I kill people and I'm a lot nicer towards everyone." I gripped my wrist and a smile made it way to my lips. I glance at ja'far who seems more interest flamed his features.

"So Sinbad practically changed you? Just like Yuna?"

"Yes he taught me the same lesson yuan taught me, Well more like both have something in common and that's why I befriended Sinbad because he reminds me of Yuna. I feel like whenever I'm around him Yuna is there too. Everyone, that we love and hold so dear, is still alive rather they're dead or not, they may be dead and have descended to a magical place, but they are still live on in our hearts. As we continue living so do they, we pass this down to our other loved ones and give them the same goal." I rested my hand over my beating heart. My fingers tingled as it became quiet. I shut my eyes and listened to my heartbeat, my breathing became sync with the rhythm. I dipped my hand by my side and looked at ja'far who was placing his hand on the center of his chest.

"So, they live on right here" He pointed towards the center of his chest and he gave me a questioning stare. I giggled, his eyes were filled with curiosity I never thought he had a side like this.

"No silly, right here" I reached over and placed his hand on the right side of his chest. His face brightened.

"Huh, I can f-feel my heart beating that's so cool~" His face was light up with amazement. I could see behind the bandages that concealed his mouth that he was smiling. I chuckled and a smile raised to my lips. This my first time seeing a genuine smile of his.

"Awe, look at you being all cute" I grinned, his face filled with horror a blush appeared on his cheeks, even visible through the cover of the bandages.

"C-cute?" He squeaked, his pupils shrunk and he gave a fierce glare. I heard a snarl before he stomped down the path. I was subtitle in the change of his attitude. I called his name out multiple times, but he just continued ignoring my calls. I stood up and watched his retreating figure fade off into the distance. I groaned and continued downwards the path to the village. I strangely thought.

"What an interesting boy he is."

ja'far's POV

I stamped furiously on the ground beneath me, so hard that the earth was maybe going to crumble. I gritted my teeth and clutched my hands into fists, I wanted to kill her so badly, but I can't even though I practically itched to do it. She's too strong, way out of my league.

'How dare that bitch call me c-cute! She is so evil calling me something that I'm not. '

I shut my eyes. I tried to calm my racing heart and the heat that covered my face. I felt on fire and I was boiling with anger, I hated Yuki so much I wanted her to die or be killed. But I just can't help but admired her strength, she is just so- ugh! I pulled on my white locks and shook my head with much aggravation. I stopped walking and smacked my cheeks. I swallowed and I calmed myself by taking deep breaths, my rapid heartbeat calmed, the flush died down to a pink blush. I soothed my anger and I became relieved. I sighed and rubbed the back of my head, I swallowed and exhaled steady breaths.

"Ja'far!" I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard my name being called. I turn and saw Yuki's approaching figure, a smile plastered on her lips and was waving at me.

"Oh great, speak of the hag here she comes right now." My brow twitched and a tick mark morphed on my forehead.

I mumble, I waited for her to reach where I stood. I crossed my arms and tapped my finger on my forearm in impatience. She slowly walked towards me and placed her hands in her pockets.

"Took you long enough hag."

She scolded and spat "shut up grandpa."

I scoffed and we continued down the path. I stole a few glances at her and observed her appearance. I watched as her long waist-length silver hair and her cloak sway in the wind, the swift way it rippled with every gust like a spider's web. Her cloak was tied around her neck along with a necklace that gently moved every time she took a step. My gaze began to travel down her waist to her feet before retreating back to her necklace that dangled from her neck. I observed the texture and the formation the necklace was placed in. There was gold plastered and was circling in different directions. I furrowed my brows and squinted to decipher what was in the middle of all the gold and that it was a jewel. The jewel was nearly white, but there was a pit of blackness at the core. The jewel glimmered and shined every time the sun hit its surface. It sparkled like a diamond and it looks truly valuable and fragile. There was a chain that was attached to the gold and the chain ran around her neck. My gaze began to roam her sleek face. Her features were feminine and her skin was slightly pale. Her face was framed and had the perfect structure, her eyes were sharp and keen, the color reminded me of the sky and was hued with white blue. They held an intense stare and were straight forward. I looked back at her neck again and saw that there was a scar that ran from her chin down her neck and the rest was covered by her cape. Her figure was slim and firm and there was a rope that was tied around her waist and she wore dark brownish pants. She wore blotched waves that thinned around her feet. Her feet dragged against the dirt path and her posture was slumped forward.

"Why are you staring at me? You creep" I jolted at her sudden outburst of words. I looked forward and I felt another blush rising to my cheeks.

"I was not staring I was observing. Just curious" I retorted still looking forward. I shifted and popped my knuckles. I felt uncomfortable.

"Huh, weird you seemed pretty interested in my necklace" I caught her glance at me before casting her gaze in another direction. I nodded.

"Yeah, it looks familiar" I lied, I never saw it before and this was the first time I saw her wearing it.

"Heh, you liar. I got this as a gift from my brother when was I young" She raised her hand and placed it on the necklace, fiddling with the chain. I watched as her fingers played with the gold chain.

"Brother?" I asked.

"Yes, his name was seki kouha" She looked at the ground. Still fiddling with the chain. She had no hesitation in her word's whatsoever.

"seki... kouha?" My eyes widen at the last name. I was shocked to discover such a thing.

'She belongs to the famous kouha family?! No wonder she is so strong! She is the daughter! '

"Yes, sounds like you recognize the last name by your reaction. Yes, I am Yuki haru kouha the daughter of the famous swordsman Katana kouha. My family was brutally murdered by their own flesh and blood. Seki kouha killed everyone and attempted to kill me next. But I disposed of him when he did. He was possessed by an evil spirit and caused him to murder his own family." She spoke in a plain tone and she wore a bored expression, her eyes were lifeless and hollow.

"I only turned 4 at the time and did not understand why my brother would kill his own family, but after joining the chi kai I learnt little by little why he did it and so far I only know it was not his doing but someone else's. It's like a mystery and I want to solve it" She bit her lip and squinted.

"I will find out why" Her posture changed. She straightened her back and she clutched her fists. Her eyes changed for a moment. They were.. Blinded by rage I felt a shiver course through my spine and I crossed my arms in front of my chest. I showed no sign of expression on my face, but I was shocked by a wave of fear and Goosebumps glazed over my skin.

"Yeah", I knew about the kouha family long ago and they were known for their strength, I heard one day their whole entire family brutally killed one another and only one survived. I just never thought it would be Yuki. The glare that lingered in her eyes vanished and now replaced with her normal gaze. She looked towards me and gave a smile.

"Enough about me, tell me about you and your past" I felt my body froze and I began to panic, I never told anyone about my past no one knew except people from the guild and Sinbad. Also, I wouldn't tell someone like Yuki.

My face showed disgust " No way in hell I would ever tell you, hag."

"Hey, little brat I just told you My whole god damn life story it time I know about yours" An icy glare glazed her eyes, her brow twitched with aggravation. I scoffed.

"I don't have too, just go away you wouldn't understand" I glowered and looked forward. I felt a pressure on my shoulder and saw that Yuki placed her hand on my shoulder.

"ja'far you can tell me."

She then placed both her hands on my shoulders. She gazed deep into my eyes and I gazed back at hers.' Her eyes, no stop with that look.' She showed a warm motherly expression. Her hands that were on my shoulders fell limply at her side and she turned to continue to walk. I shut my eyes and scorned myself and continued as well. We have been walking about 15 minutes and we haven't reached the village yet I wonder how much more we have to walk.

It was silent, our footsteps echoed through the air. I went over the thoughts in my mind over and over again I honestly wanted to tell her but I didn't know how she would react. The silence was a pain. I opened my mouth numerous times before shutting it again, I finally built up the courage to speak.

"I was born. Of the assassins guild of sham lash." I spoke, Yuki turned her head and leaned to listen.

"When we come of age, we have to kill our mentors or we would be killed."

"Your parents?"

I nodded as her eyes widen. I continued.

"I was six when I forced to kill my parents. Ever since I was little I was put through abusive and torturous training. When I met Sinbad at the dungeon, he promised me a better life, I agreed. I don't remember what exactly happened, but Sinbad saved me from myself."

I swallowed the lump in my throat and gazed over to Yuki. I lowered my head and stared blankly at the ground. I felt something grab me by my shoulder and pull me in an embracing hug. I jolted at the sudden contact, but I relaxed as the scent flowed through my nostrils. The smell is familiar. It's divergent with many aromas, the fresh smell of cinnamon and vanilla. The aroma made me want to bury my face in it. I snuggled closer to the scent and the warmth that followed along with it. I raised my arms and wrapped them around their waist. For a moment, I felt like I was hugging my mother again. Oh, how I missed her, I don't really remember her but I do remember her taking care of me. I stayed in the position for a while now and I felt dazed, my eyelids were heavy and I wanted to sleep.

"Ja'far?" I heard my name being called. I opened my eyes and looked up I meet eyes with sky hued ones. I paled as I recognize their face.

'Yuki? '

I didn't move I was too afraid to. We were so close I felt her warm breaths on my face. I let a strangled croak.

"Um, y-Yuki" I stuttered I didn't know what exactly what I was doing I was too caught up in her scent a-and. My face flushed. Everything hit me like a pile of rocks. I wanted the ground to swallow me up and never let me out.

I-I was hugging Yuki, the girl I hated deeply. The girls throat I wanted to rip out so badly. The girl I wanted to kill multiple times but couldn't, was hugging me in the middle of the forest. I pushed her off of me I stumbled back and landed on the ground. I regretted telling her about my past, I felt hot and sweaty. My face was flushed and I began to tremble. Yuki walked towards me to help me up, but I stood up and sprinted out of the sight, I heard call my name multiple times, but they faded off into the distance and became an echo. I was too petrified of what just happened. I wanted to crawl into a hole and never come out. I wanted to die.

I shook my head furiously. I don't understand? Why? Why was she comforting me like that? I just told her about my past and that's it and she goes and hugs me! I don't understand at all! What the hell is was she thinking?! That hag! I kept running down the path. I gripped my blades and the village came into view. I sprinted and went through the entrance of the forest. I ran through the village, I got many strange stares at me but I ignored them and kept sprinting till the house Sinbad was staying came to my vision. I sighed in relief and ran towards the door. I turned the knob and entered the warm house, and saw that everyone was here.

"Ja'far!" Sinbad's voice cut the air.

"Where's Yuki?"

"Yuki?!"

Yuki's POV

After hearing ja'fars story, I felt my heart being broken. I thought that his parents were serious freaks that beat him. I was so wrong, killing your own parents must have a terrible experience for him. I wanted to hug him, self-conscious I grabbed his shoulder and pulled him into a warm embrace. I felt him squirm before relaxing. I jumped when he buried his face into my chest and put his arms around my waist. I blushed crimson and swallowed the wad of saliva that formed in my throat. He went limp and I became worried.

"ja'far" My voice croaked.

He looked up and his eyes met mine. There was a haze that hovered his vision. But when he saw my face he snapped back into reality. His face flushed and he stared petrified at me. My eyes widen as he pushed me away, he fell backward and hit the ground and backing a few feet away from me. He trembled and shook wildly. I took a step forward to help him, but he stood and sprinted the direction towards the village.

I was astonished, I took a few settling breaths and calmed myself. Realization hit me like a tidal wave. Heat rose from my neck to my face. Blood pulsed through my veins rapidly. I hid my embarrassed face with my hands and shook my head. I slapped my cheeks and began to run at 25% of my speed towards the village. The cold hit my face and my skin became dry, the warmth of the hug was now gone, I felt empty. I didn't know why I hugged him, but I just did. I got the same gut feeling like I did last night. That I should comfort him, so I embraced him. In about 5 minutes I made it to the village, I walked through the paths and made my way towards the house I was staying at. I walked towards the wooden door and grabbed hold of the knob, slowly turning it I opened the door and peeked my head inside.

"Yuki!" I jolted and opened the door fully. Sinbad ran up to me and surprised me with a hug. 'Huh? '

Sinbad grabs ahold of me by my shoulders and looked at me with worrisome eyes.

"Where were you? I was so scared that you were lost in the woods. I didn't think you would come back!" He screamed in my face.

I flinched "eh. Sinbad you idiot, you know I wouldn't have got lost in the woods" I muttered, I was still shaken up by what just happened its going by so quickly.

"But, after you didn't come back I became worried and I sent ja'far after you-" Sinbad's words became distant and blurry I couldn't comprehend all of this is my mind.

"Yuki? Yuki? Are you listening?" I blinked and saw Sinbad in front of me.

'Wait what happened? '

"Ja'far said he found you, but you two got separated."

'We did not we-oh he lied.'

"Um yeah, we did there was a small snow storm and you know..." I stopped mid sentence and looked at Sinbad.

"I'm sorry" I bowed in apology. Sinbad sighed and rubbed the back of his head.

"Er, it ok Yuki you just.. may not have been paying attention and. got lost" He sweat dropped

"Erm, yes I was too lost in thoughts and got lost yeah that's it" I smiled and Sinbad looked at me confused. Sweat gathered down my face. I looked past him and saw that no one was in sight.

"are you ok Yuki?"

"Huh? um yes ! Where is everyone?" I questioned trying to change the subject.

"They all are at the dock waiting for us, you did know we are leaving today right?" He tilted his head.

"Oh, yea were leaving I forgot eheh" I gave a confused grin.

"You seem really out of it today yuki" Sinbad gave Cast me a suspicious glare.

"Just some stuff that's been lingering around my mind that's all," I shrugged.

"Uh, yeah let's go before we get yelled at" Sinbad chuckled and opened the door for me to leave.

"Aha yeah."

The day was nearly over, I gulped as I stared terrified at the rocking floating object, my stomach did a flip and knotted. I groaned and continued towards the ladder of the ship. I slowly climbed aboard and leaned on the railings. I tried desperately to catch my breaths and keeping myself from falling overboard. My face turned green and vomit slowly raised up my throat. I clutched my stomach and placed a hand over my mouth to restrain myself from puking. I gulped and swallowed the acid. I gagged as it rinsed down my esophagus. I perched up and observed the ship. It was old and it made such noises. It rocked constantly, the smell of the ocean drenched the atmosphere.

I hated the ocean honestly. I always preferred to travel on foot. The constant rocking of the waves made me sick to my stomach. The stench of fish and salt made my head get a headache. I wobbled and walked across the ships top floor. I gripped my stomach in pain as I made my way towards the crowd gathering by the cargo in the back area of the ship. My eyes were hazed with sickness and I trembled with every step I took, I stumbled towards the crowd and groaned. Everyone looked towards my direction. I felt a shift and saw that the boat was departing from the docks. More acid speeded up my throat and threatened to spill from my mouth. I placed my hand over my mouth once more and groaned.

"Yuki, there you are! where have you- wait are you ok?" Hinahoho walked over to me and placed a helping hand on my back.

"Ugh, Yeah *gags* I just get a little sick on ships that's all." I smiled before arching my back, leaning forward.

"ugh hogg, someone please throw me overboard." I groaned and clapped my hands together.

Sinbad chuckled "Hehe same old Yuki."

I responded with a groan.

"Ah, Yuki I wanted you to meet someone."

Hinahoho stepped over revealing a figure behind him with their back turned. I snapped out of my sickly trance and drifted my blue eyes and studied the figure. They were built and by their figure it was oblivious that they were female, she wore a carved skinned dress that reached her knees and her baby blue hair waved below her shoulders. A headband perched upon her head and wore many feathers, I perked up and straightened my posture. I dusted my clothes off and stared curiously at her back. She slowly turned my direction, my eyes widen at her mercifulness. Her face was slim and her skin was tan she wore a soft expression. She smiled and walked towards me. I felt as if my eyes were going to pop right out of their sockets. I was always nervous around people like this for some typical reason it's a trait I get from my sister. My heart rate increased as she neared, she stood in front of me and smiled warmly.

"Awe what a cutie! Hello, there I'm Rurumu it's nice to meet you!" She cheered in a soft tone. She bowed and kept her eyes closed her smile was not daring to leave her lips. I blushed at the compliment before quickly bowing my head the same way she did.

"I-is a pleasure." I tried to control my stuttering voice but failed.

"My name is Yuki and it is the honor to meet you miss rurumu" I nervously swallowed and glued my eyes shut. I felt sweat drip off my forehead.

She giggled "I already know your name silly,"

I looked up and questioned her comment. "Er, you do?"

"Of course, from hinahoho and Sinbad" She waved her hand and her smile increased.

"Oh, um just a question and please take no offense by it, why are you coming with us?" I placed my hands on my thighs in a polite manner.

"Oh? You didn't know? I'm hinahohos newly wedded wife" She smiled once again.

My face froze. "Wife?" I sulked.

"yep."

After having a little conversation with rurumu, I skimmed the crowd for a little white-haired assassin that was constantly on my mind. He was nowhere to be seen.

"Hey, Sinbad where's jaf'far?" I asked still looking around for any sign of him. I wanted to sort things out between us from earlier. I blushed as I felt the warmth of our hug suddenly being returned to my body. I hugged my arms and diverted my face towards the outing of the sea.

"Oh? ja'far he is already asleep, he seems disturbed and there is kind of 'don't bug with me unless you want to die' atmosphere when he came back from searching for you, did something happen?" Sinbad asked.

I turned my head and waved both of my hands "Oh no, no, no nothing happened, I was just making sure that he made it back safely ehehe." I laughed nervously and earned a suspicious glance from Sinbad.

I sighed and wavered at the sea. I watched as the waves rolled over another and the seagulls fly overhead. I felt a coat of mist being sprayed onto my face. I wiped the wetness on my sleeve and rested my head on my forearms. I began to think about what has happened over time. I chuckled to myself.

'My life is becoming more interesting by the day.'

I raised my head and gazed at the setting sun, how it disappeared in the abyss of the ocean. How interesting. The sky was mixed with many colors, yellow, red, orange, blue and then purple.

They all faded into the next while the sun was setting the moon was rising and stars and decorated the sky. I loved star gazing It always made my mind ticked about how the world was created. The sun disappeared behind the hills of the sea, the full moon perched up in the sky. It was so close I could count the holes that punctured the surface. The rays beamed down to the ship, lighting up the darkness for a bit. A shivered coursed through my spine as the wind blew past me. I hugged my arms close to my chest trying to create warmth. I felt a layer of cloth being laid on my shoulders. I turned as Sinbad fixed the blanket more firmly and wrapped it around me. I gave a small smile.

"You cold?" He asked while smoothing the blanket out of wrinkles. He smiled when he caught my gaze.

"Just a bit, were out of the cold range but there is a chill still around" I turned and stared at the moon, I gripped the blanket around my shoulders and dug my hands into the woven cloth. I pulled it close to me as I seated on the cold wooden boards. I sighed.

'I have been sighing a lot today.'

I plant my face in my knees and ran my hand through my locks. Today was a long day and I just want to sleep, bags hung beneath my eyes like pelts. My eyes were red from no sleep and burned in pain. I felt my eyelids become heavier as the rocking of the ship lulled me into slumber, I closed my eyes and dropped my head forwards. I was unable to stay awake much longer. Finally, I relaxed my muscles and my body went limp. I dropped my head on Sinbad's shoulder. I felt myself being pulled into slumber and my body screamed in happiness. I breathed out light breaths as I fell more into deeper sleep. I heard a yawn and a shuffle next to me, something landed on top of my head but I was too tired to even open my eyes. I smiled and drifted off into a deep slumber.

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh omg this is so bad I'm going to rewrite the chapter when I get the chance -_-"

-Kya Yuki 3