A/n: Just! A heads up this was a story I wrote a while ago and I wanted opinions so I changed the characters names… However! I would very much appreciate flames (for help not insults) and reviews! Reviews Equal Cookies! Thanks to xYuzuki-Tachiox my first reviewer! Woot. I don't feel quite so noobish now…

"…" (Italics) = thoughts

Disclaimer: I no own. Enjoi~!

The next morning I awoke to the smell of bacon and eggs. Guess mom was up and about right now. I have work to do, the fields needed to be tend to. I opened my eyes but I wasn't home. Honestly I didn't know where I was, a cave? Oh yeah, my family's dead. Well I guess that's one way to completely ruin your day, week, life…

"Reno?"

"Mornin' sleepy head!"

Way to early for that bright of an attitude. Why is he so happy anyway? May be it's just that I can't really feed it right now do to recent events, but still. No one in Dragon Mouth has ever been this happy before.

"You look deep in thought." yes I was actually… "Relax a bit, here." He handed me a small plate of food which I only stared at, I wasn't hungry.

"No thanks." I tried being nice.

"C'mon, yo. You need to eat, I know for a fact that you haven't eaten since we left."

"But, I'm not hungry."

"Too bad. eat up, Em!" I sighed and gave in. no point in arguing over a little breakfast. As I poked and prodded at the food nibbling here and there I could feel Reno's gaze on me. Why was he starring at me? I hate silence.

"Aren't demons supposed to be evil or something?" he chocked on his food and looked up at me.

"Uh, well, it's kind of hard to explain. No I'm not evil but I'm am a demon. As you people like to call it."

"Oh? What do you mean 'you people'?"

"Humans in general think that anything not of God is evil. And although that is true, there's a point were us fallens titles are miscarried. I'm a demon. Straight, but I'm not evil, yo. I was pushed out of heaven due to the fact I fell in love with a human all those years ago. The only reason I've taken on the title of demon is due to the fact that I have powers. Not healing-

"Your fire?"

"Yeah… It's not normal. Not even among angels. So even when I was in heaven they called me a demon, that's why I don't wanna go back. Thus, between my powers and my loneliness and therefore refusal to go back to that golden gate, has me marked against God. However I'm still on His side. Always have been and always will be." A small smile spread across his face and I couldn't help but smile too. He continued with his story as we ate.

" We still keep in contact, and He said I'm welcome back anytime. He truly is as forgiving as they say. But I'm happy on earth. So I serve Him, and help Galligar on the side, I help Galligar get fallen angels back into heaven…" Reno's story truly was amazing. He was like an open book, you ask a question and he'll answer it to his full extent. Then I caught my self staring…

"No! You are not to stare!"

"Reno how long are we going to be here. I mean, in this cave thing…?"

"Well, princess, that depends on when you wanna leave."

Without a second thought I blurted out, "Now! Reno I want to leave now! This cave is cold and full of bugs plus I need a river to clean. I'm still human and I need my sanity, because if I have to stay here one more hour I'm going to snap and kill you!"

He laughed. The bastard laughed…at me! "Well alright then, you can try to kill me if you want. Good luck with that."

"You are not to kill him…" I sighed not knowing what else to do or say. I can't fight this he'll just end up being even more of an asshole. "Remind me again why I'm being dragged along with you." Reno thought for a moment then smiled and turned to me.

"I'm here to protect you." Ha!

"I can protect myself."

"Bull." Glaring at him I picked up his katana and stabbed him in the gut with the dull end. No effect, he stared at me and just laughed….again…

"You're fast I'll give you that but that's not enough to protect yourself princess."

"You're underestimating me, I can fight. My brother, we used to practice, with weapons."

"A broom?"

"Iron staffs!"

"Well alright. Let's see these…skills, of yours, yo." I wild grin plastered itself on his face as he picked up a stick and threw it to me before grabbing a stick of his own. "Let's fight, Emiko."

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(Third Person POV)

A/n: will be from here on out! :3

She tested the weight of the stick in her left hand then gripped it firmly posing I a protective stants. It was her chance t prove to Reno and herself she had what it takes to be on her own.

"Go!" Reno shouted, and she darted off swinging the stick over head which Reno easily blocked. While being sidetracked she brought her leg up for a round house kick but he quickly ducked and swept his foot under Emiko knocking her on her butt. She huffed and stood up back in her defensive position. "Gotta be careful…" she thought to her self while backing up slightly. Reno's grin only brightened when he saw it was his turn. He twirled the stick a few times before lunging forward hitting Emiko's shoulder then brought the other end up to her neck and froze.

"And dead." he smirked. Emiko could only stare in disbelief at what just happened. She barely saw his movements.

"You have raw talent, princess, but let's face the facts shall we?" He chuckled and helped her to her feet. "you need me." She snorted and walked past him to her cot examining her shoulder. There would be a nice bruise there in the morning.

"Up." he commanded. Emiko looked over her shoulder at the red head, refusing to say a word to the jerk. "You need practice if you're going to stay alive. Sephiroth is a master swords men. Up!"

"Fine." one word was all it took and they were both on their feet, sticks in hand, ready to fight.

This time Reno made the first move, lunging forward same as before but this time she sidestepped and knocked the stick with her own spun around and hit reno in the arm.

"Good good." He smirked and swung the stick under him aiming for her legs.

"Ah!" she fell again for the same trick as last, with Reno's 'sword' was pointed at her neck. Emiko sighed and stood up handing the stick to Reno.

"You have to promise you'll teach me.' No hint of humor in her voice or face Reno knew she was serious, but let's think for a moment, when is Reno ever serious? He smiled and took the stick lighting it on fire then tossing it into the pit. "Only till you beat me princess, deal?"

"Deal."

So what was she to call this…relationship? Friends? God no, perhaps acquaintances? To formal. Well let's just say trainer and trainee. Yeah that sounds good. Emiko watched as he packed up in a moment and started out on a dirt path. She could already tell this journey was going to be a very long, annoying, and painfully suicidal mission.

Freaking…wonderful…

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A/n: Whoop Whoop! Second chapter is now officially up! School is starting soon so unless I have confidence, time, and -cough- reviews -cough- I wont be writing as often. Help me~

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