Me: Well thank you for all the reviews it puts a tear of joy in my eye.
Altair: . . .
Zeno: . . .
Ela: Thank you all
Previously in Needle in the hay: "its ok Ela you did what was best. If it weren't for you we both been in trouble." He wasn't mad. I began to cry.
"I thought you were going to be mad." He placed his hand on the top of my head.
"…"
"We should get out of this place before more guards come." He grabbed my hand.
"Let's go"
"What I can-, all of a sudden Altair was on the ground holding his hand up to his face.
"Don't you ever lay a hand on her again bastard or I'll kill you." Zeno actually struck Altair!
"Zeno what are you doing?" He didn't seem to hear me because he went to Altair and grabbed him by his collar. Did he see us kiss?
"Zeno leave Altair alone." Zeno turned too looked at me and gave me a confused look. Altair then took this to his advantage and kicked Zeno in the gut and sends him into a nearby cart. I flinched at the sound he made when he hit it. The cart was completely destroyed, but Zeno was already starting to get up. I ran next to him to see if he was alright.
"Zeno are you alright?" He made a "tsk" sound and stood up. He pushed me behind him. Altair then stood up too.
"Why do you know my sister Altair? Not only that where were you planning to take her scum!"
" . . ."
"Zeno calm down if the guards catch you were in trouble."
"Look two assassins get them!" Immediately a large group of guards came running towards us. Zeno quickly grabbed me and jumped on one of the nearby buildings. His hand was around my waist so it was kind of an awkward ride. I gave a quick glance to see if the guards were near us but to my surprise Zeno had already out ran them. Wow he's so fast. I wonder how he got so strong. I heard the faint sound of metal hitting each other. I hope Altair got away safely. I know he's a very skilled assassin but I still can help worrying.
(3 to 5 minutes later)
I could fell Zeno slowing down so I guessed that we were stopping. When we reached the ground and he put me down I expected him to scold me but he didn't. He gust grabbed my hand and lead me into a building. We stopped just in front of a desk. There was an elderly man behind it. He's face had a lot of wrinkles but it looked friendly otherwise.
"A Zeno my boy, so this is your lady friend you were speaking of." He said in a low calm voice. Wait lady friend? Why did Zeno tell this man I was his friend? I gave a quick glance to Zeno, but he had a blank face on so I couldn't tell what he was thinking.
"The room you asked for is ready. Here is the key to it, stay as long as you like. You know you're welcome here anytime." The man said with a warm smile. I could help but smile back. Zeno gave a low nod and took the key from him. Then he headed down a hall. I gave a small wave to the man and followed Zeno. He didn't say anything to me the whole time we were walking. Well I guess that means he's mad at me. I guess it was because I defended Altair. Well I hope that's why and not because he saw us kiss or anything. He stopped just in front of a door. Since I was in my own little world I didn't notice he stopped. So being the airhead I was I ran into him. I stumbled back a little, but Zeno quickly grabbed my hand so I wouldn't fall.
"Hehe sorry I guess I spaced out a little." Maybe now he'll talk to me.
"Hn" Was all I got. Man he really is mad. How am I going to make it up to him now? Zeno took out the key that the old man gave him and stuck it in the door. There was a "click" noise and the door opened. He held the door open for me. I walked in and took a look around. There were two large beds. There was a medium size table with two chairs around it. There was a small sofa to, but the best thing in the room was a large balcony with fancy curtains on each side of the wall. I walked out into and let out a small gasp.
"Wow, its soo pretty!" There was a magnificent view of the city. There was a bunch of beautiful lights on. So many colors! I had to admit I was really impressed. So this is what Zeno was doing all this time. Wow I sure do feel like a jerk for yelling at him. After all he was only looking out for me, though a punch to the face wasn't really necessary. I poked my head around to see what he was up to. He was sitting on one of the beds taking of his boots. Guess I really should apologize. I walked slowly to where he was at.
"Um, Zeno I'm-
"I know this isn't all that big and we'll have to sleep in the same room, but I can take care of you better this way."
"Ah, that's not it I really like the room and I don't mind sharing a room with you. I mean we did it all the time when we were small. I just wanted to apologize for yelling at you earlier." I lowered my head like a small child would.
"So please don't be mad at me brother." Zeno had a surprised look on his face but then lowered his head so that his bangs fell over his eyes.
"I was never mad Ela. I was just worried, is all. When I saw you with him my heart stopped. Assassins are dangerous people. I'm not saying there bad but, assassins are trained to kill. I want you to stay away from them understood." He raised his head up to give me a serious look.
"Wh-what, no Altair is my friend I won't stop seeing him. He saved my life so many times now I can count them. Besides you're an assassin too right? So if I have to stay away from him than I have to stay away from you too." Zeno quickly stood up and wrapped his hands around me.
"Don't you trust me anymore?" I could hear the hurt in his voice.
"I just don't want anything to happen to you. I can't trust Altair. Please understand that Ela."
"You can't but I can. He saved my life. I can't just ignore something like that. Altair is a good person Zeno. Please don't make me stop seeing him." He let go of me and looked me in the eyes.
"I won't stop you but, don't let this drag on. I won't hesitate to kill him if he tries anything." I gave a low nod.
"Sit you must be tired." I did as I was told and took a seat on the bed. Zeno kneeled down and started to take my shoes off.
"Poor thing you must be tired. I'll wash your feet."(Yeah I kno this is kinda awkward but build a bridge and get over it. XD) A light blush appeared on my face. Why is my heart pounding so fast?
"There is a wash room across the hall. I bought you some clothes, there on the coach." Wait I didn't notice those before. Wow he's good.
"Th-thank you um I'm fine now so, ah, I'll go take a bath now." I quickly grabbed my clothes and rushed out of the room. My heart was beating so fast but why? He's my brother. Man this night is going to be a long one.
Me: *cough* *cough* soooo
Zeno: . . .
Me: You like punching Altairs in the face huh
Zeno: . . .
Me: -_- typical assassin
Ela: eeeeeeeekk!
Zeno: (Rushes to Ela) what's wrong?
Ela: MY peas were touching my mash potatoes
Zeno: -_-
Me: Hey where's Altair (looks around)
Altair: please review and comment . . .
Me: There you are . (tries hugging Altair but dodges bear hug)
