Unlike what she had thought a week later, he had come once again. Again in that military uniform with that cold expression, he stood in the shadow of the trees.

He himself didn't know why, but he felt that something seemed to be troubling the young girl. Her eyes seemed slightly downcast as if there was something bothering her.

When her turquoise eyes focused on him, she smiled happily walking towards him quickly.

Of course, she happened to trip over nothing ready to fall face first.

Unconsciously, he moved his arms to catch the girl. "How careless can you be?"

She flushed a light pink, but smiled all the same. She lightly moved her fingers on his chest before gazing at his eyes with warmth.

She placed her fingertips to her lips then moved her hand forward as if blowing a kiss. At the moment he didn't understand her movement until he remembered she couldn't speak and this was probably her form of communicating. He could only guess it meant "thank you"

"Are you thanking me?" He asked stiffly.

Her eyes brightened nodding with an elated smile.

He was uncomfortable with her open smiles and personality; why did she smile like that? His expression didn't change even when she hesitantly lifted a hand to touch his face.

He realized this was one of the only ways she could express herself. Without a voice... to scream, to yell, or to laugh, all it would take is to wrap his hands around her small neck and her life would be over.

But another part of him didn't wish to see the expression she would make if he did that. He could already imagine the terrified expression she would have when she screamed. He was a Duras after all, there was no such thing as love or friendship.

Her warm soothing touch pulled him out of his reverie as she smiled she cupped his cheek. It was as if she was the one trying to comfort him.

He backed away from her touch brushing her away. She didn't seem to mind though although there seemed to be a bit of hurt in her expression.

She pointed to a Japanese styled house asking him with her eyes to follow her. She walked forward to a bush of roses. All around him there seemed to be a vast number of roses than any other type of flower in the area.

She stood out among the roses, but even more so than was expected. She gazed at the flowers with understanding eyes almost as if she understood their language. Carefully she picked a small bouquet of blue and lavender roses before turning to the house once more with him following behind.

Her back was small and the sky blue dress and beige cardigan made it seem one day she would just fly away somewhere.

There was a bounce to her step as she walked, the soft pats of her feet touching the ground seemed loud to his ears; that and her breathing were the only sounds that could prove she was alive and human.

She was almost invisible if not for the radiance she had naturally in her expression and appearance.

The house seemed to look like a traditional Japanese building, too big for just one person to be living here though. She turned her head to him to step into the entrance sliding the door open. She gestured for him to do the same.

Slowly he entered with hesitant steps not sure what to expect.

The house had the aroma of flowers it wasn't very strong, but it was calming. It was bright, but it seemed lonely in a way because there was no one else but them in this area.

He felt a light tug on his sleeve as he was observing his surroundings. He looked down to see she had a tray of tea with her. She seemed to be asking if he wanted to drink tea.

In the middle of the living room there was a low table and floor cushions. She walked to the table placing the tray on the table before sitting down on one of the blue floor cushions.

She patted the other cushion inviting him to sit next to her.

Reluctantly he sighed complying to her wishes sitting straight staring at her as she poured the tea. He sat on the cushion next to her where he could feel her warmth and scent in such a close proximity.

She didn't seem bothered at all by his presence. Her slender hand slid the cup towards him before taking her own cup and drinking it.

There were no words between them as they sipped their drinks, but he did notice the numerous books, paintings and photographs scattered in the house.

She seemed to be the type who liked to preserve the present.

On the table, she took the sketch book and opened it to a new page. She placed the pencil in her left hand, but before she started sketching she looked up to meet his cold expression.

Her eyes were asking if it was okay to draw him.

He'd never understand her strange whims, but he focused on staying still. "Do what you want." Was all he muttered.

She grinned with a happy expression before focusing on the blank page at hand.

There was silence once more as she concentrated on her drawing. She seemed to be in a different reality as if her mind was somewhere else.

He waited for her to finish which left him with a lot of time to think. He watched the swaying of the trees and flowers outside to take his mind off her profile.

He didn't know how long it was but he heard a click and then a flash startling him. He jumped up pulling out his sword awaiting for the attack.

She blinked in surprise at his reaction. His eyes turned ice cold ready to kill, but she didn't do it on purpose. She had finished her sketch when she looked up once more.

Her eyes couldn't leave his profile. Even with that hat on his head he was still a beautiful person.

She never expected him to listen to her wishes, but it was nice having company.

Rich lavender eyes, midnight black hair with translucent skin; she had never seen such an otherworldly beauty such as his. She had the urge to sketch him and then at the last moment she had chosen to take a photo of him.

She didn't think he would be so edgy at being near a camera. She held out the camera to him and the photo she had taken of him to show she meant no harm.

He stared at the camera with caution and then to the photo she had taken of him. It was odd to see himself in a photo. It seemed to capture him perfectly.

He lowered the sword keeping his eyes on her. She smiled gently placing the picture in her pocket. In turn she leaned close to him pointing to a button before clicking once more snapping a photo of the garden outside.

The photo slid out of the camera once more. She handed him the photo to demonstrate how to use a camera. Reaching out a hand he took the photo and camera she held out to him.

It was interesting to be able to capture the moment just as it happened. Frozen in time, never to change…

It would be nice if everything was the same way he thought. The girl smiled knowingly wondering if this was the first time he used a camera.

There was a sound coming from the meadow or garden whichever didn't matter. She turned her head noticing the animals hiding in the shadows of the forest.

She smiled chuckling to herself at their silly nature. She heard a few of the birds chirping and then the flapping of small wings could be heard. The small birds flew and landed on the ground outside tilting their head at the visitor she had today.

She heard the click and flash of the camera, but the birds didn't flee.

Turning her turquoise eyes back to the man, she questioned him with her eyes on what he took a picture of.

Luzé took another photo of his surroundings interested at the workings of the small machine. He didn't see this kind of invention back in Infernus.

Before he knew it, he became engrossed at taking photos of his environment. He didn't know how long it was, but at one point he found his focus mainly on her. A girl he didn't know the name of, a girl who couldn't speak; just by her smiling the world seemed to be a kinder place. Birds seemed to also be attracted to her kind smile, but it also seemed like she was communicating with them in a way.

The girl turned her attention back to him looking at the photos he took. There were many. Some of flowers, some of the furniture, but most of them were blurry at some spots not what most people would call professional, but she liked these type of photos.

They had more character. Scanning the other photos she noticed there were quite a few of her; picking up the best one she showed it to him.

Luzé was rather pleased with himself with his work. Looking at the photos they were all perfectly unique especially the ones with her in them. Every time he clicked the button her expression never stayed the same, she was always changing.

She had a way with holding his gaze. He couldn't look away from her graceful form; she could've been an angel in another time.

Except for the shadow of a demon that seemed to encase her shadow. It was only for a brief moment but there seemed to be a duras hovering around her. The duras looked to be a high ranking one for he seemed to have a human form. It didn't look threatening so he ignored its presence.

While he was occupied she observed his quiet profile in more detail. He seemed to be a military officer, a high ranking one at that. Dressed in a uniform she didn't recognize, she wondered where he truly came from, she didn't know his name and he didn't seem to like talking much.

She closed her eyes listening to the whispers that only she could understand.

Can you trust him?

Voices whispered to her.

She thought Only time will tell.

Opening her eyes she saw the scattered photographs on the table and Luzé was staring intently at her. She blinked surprise at his unwavering glare. He stood up abruptly surprising her.

He decided it was time to leave.

He turned to leave when he felt her small hand pull on his sleeve. He turned his violent eyes to find her soft turquoise eyes with a hesitant and scared look to them. She was still smiling though and in her hand she held a book.

She showed him the cover pointing to a specific word.

The word was NAME

He blinked in surprise that she wanted to know such a thing, but he understood it was common knowledge that she should know.

She looked afraid to let go even though she struggled to hide it. Her eyes gave her away. They were slightly downcast as if she did not expect him to answer.

It was a look of a person who'd been alone her whole life.

Without meaning to he reached a hand to her taking a strand of her brown hair letting it slip out of his hand.

He muttered to her. "It's Luzé"

Curious he brushed the back of his fingers lightly against her pale soft cheek she reacted with warmth in her eyes.

Luzé

He blinked surprised unsure if he had heard right. Did someone call his name? He had been watching her and he didn't see her lips move.

He brushed it off backing away from her with a nod of his head. Before he retreated his hand, she lightly placed another rose into his hand. This time a mysterious blue rose and the lavender rose.

She waved good bye to him with a smile.

Turning her back she returned to the table gathering the pictures Luzé had taken. She blinked realizing one of the photos he had taken of her was not in the pile. Could he have…

She turned her eyes to the sky noticing the sun setting towards evening. Luzé was like the moon, someone she shouldn't reach for, but at the same time someone she wished to watch over if only like a shadow.

It was a shame really that he didn't seem to smile enough.

At Twilight Mansion a silver haired high schooler was sitting against the tree when a little bird flew towards his shoulder. Listening to the bird's words he heard turquoise eyes, couldn't speak, a woman living among roses,

But what interested his ears was the word DURAS.

Tooko seemed to notice the change in his eyes as he listened. "Is there something wrong Tsukumo?"

Tsukumo smiled shaking his head. It was probably just his misunderstanding. "No, it's just something a little bird told me."

"Something interesting?"

"You could say that." Tsukumo shrugged. Maybe it was just him mishearing things. He had a feeling something out of the ordinary would happen for the better rather than for the worst.

As for that said turquoise eyed woman, she had a long day ahead of her.

After all, it would be her first day back in a while to Mari Izumi Academy.

She'd heard an ex shogi player and idol had enrolled into the school...

She gazed out the window noticing the new moon shining down on her. She watched the moon feeling comforted to it's constant presence in her life. Unlike the people around her, the moon was a constant presence. It was a useless thought but she knew the world was full of light and shadows. It was to be expected.

Either way tomorrow would bring new memories.

She just never thought tomorrow would bring so much more than fleeting memories.

This is chapter two and then next chapter her day in school:)

I'm getting excited just thinking about what to write.

Thank you to anyone reading and please review or comment what you think so far.

Disclaimer: don't own Uraboku just my OCs.