"HIYA!" A bamboo sword was swung at the manakin, striking it down. The wielder breathed hard after using her energy to swing the practice blade. A clap was heard and the redhead walked up to the trainee.
"That's perfect Felicia." Hinoka said. "Continue making perfect strikes and you might get to the leagues."
Felicia took a deep breath and stretched. "I….never thought I'd be good at this kind of thing...Then again my gym teacher Gunter always said I should be an athlete."
Hinoka nodded, though curious about Felicia's statement. "So, why did you choose science over athleticism?"
Felicia paused. This was the first time someone asked her that. She had the speed, strength, and power to do any sport. At least that's what Gunter would tell her. She could make a career out of it. But when she would do these kinds of things, something always felt off as if that ice she kept cool melted away. When it came to science, the water inside her would freeze up again, keeping her in place. She would feel whole when learning or perform such tasks as gathering info on obsidian rather than swim 20 laps.
Felicia turned and looked at Hinoka. "I just find Science interesting. While I enjoy doing sports….I just don't feel the excitement."
Hinoka paused for a moment and thought. She smiled and nodded. "Well, at least you're honest."
The pink hair sat on one of the benches and sighed. She took a couple a breathers before taking off.
…..
Felicia was at the station, waiting for a specific white hair to come meet her. She got a text that he would be seeing her later somewhere at 5. The pink hair sighed and looked at her text messages. So far he hasn't said anything about his status, causing her to get impatient. Maybe he ditched her for someone else.
'He may be cruel...but not that cruel.' Felicia thought. She had her eyes closed, thinking about what she and Corrin will do today.
Suddenly, a finger tapped her from behind, causing her to jump. 'GAH!"
She turned her head to see a laughing White hair adult. "Finally, you responded." He snickered, earning a punch on the shoulder.
"Not cool…" Felicia grumbled.
"Well, I kept calling your name." Corrin explained.
Felicia tilted her head in confusion. Not understanding Corrin's excuse. "What do you mean?"
"I kept calling your name, non-stop. No matter how much I shouted." Corrin stated. "It seemed as if you were in a deep sleep."
Felicia blushed, remembering that she closed her eyes to think. Only to fall asleep for no reason. "Oh…..great." She laughed uneasily.
Corrin smirked and placed his two hands on her shoulders. "Hey, you're fine. There is no need to worry."
Their conversation had to end as the train came by. Felicia placed her hand on her back pocket, only to realize nothing was in it. She checked her other pockets and eventually her bag. Corrin chuckled and held up an object he assumed she was looking for. "Is this it?"
"Oh thank god!" Felicia sighed in relief. She gladly took it back, thankful it wasn't lost. "Where did you find this?"
"Well." Corrin paused and began to think back.
5 hours ago
Corrin finished up packing his things and prepared to leave for the train station. As he walked, he couldn't help but feel a presence around him. He also heard running getting louder from behind. Corrin turned around to see a familiar red head, panting in exhaustion as if she ran a marathon.
"Hey Hinoka, what's up?" Corrin asked, nonchalantly. Hinoka raised her head and looked at him.
"Have you…seen Felicia?" Hinoka asked in between breaths.
"Not really." Corrin said. "But I'm going to meet her at the station."
Hinoka sighed in relief. "Thank god…" She then pulled out a wallet from her bag and held it to Corrin. "If you find her...tell her that she left it back at the gym."
Corrin took it and inserted it in one of his pockets. "I will."
Present
"And so here we are." Corrin finished.
Felicia stood there, shocked and at the same time thankful. "Thank goodness. I should find a way to thank her."
Corrin laughed. "It's alright, Hinoka doesn't need anything in return."
The conversation ended as the train came. The two got on and deported to another station.
….
The announcement was made and the vehicle stopped. The duo lept from the train and entered the town. The clouds covered the sky, blocking the sun. Corrin looked up at the sky, shrugging. "Looks like it's about to rain."
Felicia shrugged also. "I didn't bring one...sorry." She laughed uneasily.
Corrin chuckled and rubbed her head. "Hey, don't worry about it."
Felicia playfully pushed him off. Sounds of talking were heard in the district as well as walking. The white hair looked around in amazement. At some point, his mind was in a trance, almost like a fly attracted to a lightbulb. Felicia noticed his trance and waved her hand in his face. Corrin didn't faze. The former maid skeptically looked at him before having some thoughts.
Corrin continued to stare into space before he felt a force shaking him. "GAH!" He jumped and turned around to see a laughing Felicia.
"You should have seen the look on your face!" Felicia in between wheezes.
Corrin smirked. "Getting back at me are ya!?" He creepily wrinkled his fingers.
"No *huf* wait!" Felicia laughed before running. Corrin began to chase after her, catching some of the people off guard. After a while, Corrin caught up to her and began tickling her sides. The pink hair couldn't get away and submitted to the attack, falling on the floor.
After a minute of playful battling, the two got up and caught their breath. The two felt an aura of uncomfortable states as the people stared at the two. The two chuckled awkwardly before taking off.
…
The dim lights filled the atmosphere of relaxation. The bell rung as two people entered. "Ah, customers! Welcome!" A red hair smiled. Felicia and Corrin looked at the menu as they were the first in line. "I would like the normal coffee." Felicia said.
"Perhaps you'd like to try out some of our newer drinks?" The barista asked.
"It's fine, regular will do." The pink hair replied, leaving the red hair to sigh in disappointment. "Okay, and you sir?"
Corrin smiled. "I'll have what she is having." After paying up, the two sat outside the breathe the fresh air.
"So Corrin." Felicia asked, starting the conversation right away. "You're from Hoshido right?"
Corrin nodded, confirming.
"What's it like?"
"Well…" Corrin thought for a moment. "Hoshido to me is pretty great. Trains are always on time, always gets me and My family to places on time. Hoshido also have lots of entertainment which is the best part,"
Felicia listened to him drabble on as she drank her coffee.
"So yeah, that's my take in Hoshido." Corrin said.
"Wow." Felicia said in amazement. "Trains always on time eh? Sometimes I wish they could do the same with Nohr."
The two continued their conversation and to the pink hairs surprise, she hasn't made a single mistake or accident. It's almost as if Corrin was her good luck charm. A walking, talking good luck charm. Just when she thought things were going great, a flash and booming sound was heard outside. This caused the lights to flicker before fading. The only light was the outside that shined outside.
"Well, guess we have a blackout." Corrin said casually.
"And just when I thought things were going good…" Felicia complained.
…
Flashes of light scorched the shopping center and heavy drops of water dampened the streets. The duo decided to call it a day, due to the upcoming hazard. Felicia sighed, her attempt to get rid of her bad luck failed and now this happens. During the travel, Corrin noticed the traffic lights died along with the rest of the electrical output. 'So much for crossing.' Corrin said, thinking it be useless to cross safely. The train station was just ahead of them. However the street was wide and far from where they are standing.
"Felicia, we're going to have to Jay walk." Corrin said.
"WHAT!?" Felicia exclaimed. "Corrin, if we cross the street-"
"I know!" Corrin replied. "But it's going to more dangerous crossing the intersection."
"But Cor-".
"Felicia, please." Corrin said. "Whatever happens, I'll keep you safe."
The unlucky Nohrian found it hard to argue with him. But she also found some comfort with his promise, he never once lied to her or even abandoned her no matter how much bad luck she had. Felicia sighed. "I sometimes wonder how you wrap me up into situations like these…"
"Hey it's the first time." He chuckled. He held onto the soft hand and looked both directions. Without warning, he began to run, dragging the unlucky girl with him. However, through all this, her bag snapped off.
"Gah my bag!" Felicia cried. The two made it to the pavement, only for the pink hair to run back on the street to get her bag.
"Felicia wait!" He cried out. A car was driving up road at a fast speed. Felicia didn't notice as she picked up all the stuff that fell out of it.. She could barely hear him either due to the distance and sounds of heavy rain. Corrin grew frightened as the car was just close. The driver honked his horn and pressed the breaks. The car began to water her. This caused Corrin to go with one last option. He ran across the street, hand stretched out before colliding against Felicia. She was pushed to the side as the last thing she saw was a shoeless boy collide with the car before blacking out of the pavement.
AN: I am sorry this took too long. Things have been hectic with work and school. For those who stuck around, thank you for your support. I will continue to write more. Hopefully.