Disclaimer: I do not own Avalon Code or its characters in any way.

Sorry about the late update. I was away on vacation :)

Who cares, though! Chapter six is here! Enjoy!

Anwar's POV

I awoke to an annoying thump. I opened one eye to scan the room I was in, but didn't see anything out of the ordinary. I sighed and closed it.

Thump. Thump.

I propped myself up on both arms and looked around in annoyance. My eyebrows were scrunched in confusion when I heard the noise was a pattern of thumps. I slowly lifted my right hand to place it on my chest, which seemed to be the source.

My eyes widened with understanding.

Aria's POV

"Are we ready to go?" I grabbed the Book of Prophecy off my desk and nodded to Mieli. Rempo and Neaki were busy exchanging sarcastic remarks, and Ur was in the book doing some research. Mieli looked at me worriedly, but I just smiled and walked out the door, Rempo and Neaki floating angrily behind.

"The last thing we need is another Neaki!" Rempo gave me a glare that was a cross between annoyed and concerned. Neaki ignored the rude comment; I could tell she was worried.

I guess it's because I hadn't spoken much since last night.

"I'm sorry for making you worry, guys. I guess my minds on other things." Neaki gave a nod of understanding before returning to the book. Rempo wasn't as easy to convince, though.

"That's not all, Aria. It's about that purple-haired guy isn't it?" I gave him a sad smile.

"I've already faced the fact that I couldn't do anything. I'll improve my skills and try again later, but now, I can't do anything." The fire spirit was about to object, but Mieli spoke up.

"C'mon, Rempo. There's something I wanna show you."Mieli grabbed his hand, gave me a quick wink, and pulled him into the book.

I would have to thank her later.

I was alone now. The spirits were in the book, and I had time to myself. My life had really taken a turn when I became the chosen of the Book of Prophecy.

I was heading out of town to train- something to keep my mind off of things- when I heard a cough. I looked up, annoyed at the person who had interrupted my thoughts of keeping my thoughts away.

He was just sitting there, under a tree, smiling at me. The cause of my distressed feeling was right there.

"A-Anwar?" It wasn't a smirk. It was a genuine smile. His amber eyes sparkled in a way I thought they never would. He cocked his head cutely to the side, as if responding to his name.

I stood there for an awkward moment or two, waiting for him to say something. When he didn't, I asked him if he needed something.

He stood up slowly, brushing off his pants before slowly walking up to me- that smile still in place. We were about three feet apart when he spoke, "Who would've thought?" he scanned me head to toe. "That it would be you?"

My eyebrows crunched up in confusion. Was that another insult? I was about to say something smart in reply, but he caught my left hand in both of his.

"How did you do it?" he asked.

I stared, expressionless, at the man before me.

How did I do what? He's acting strange, too… he's acting… normal.

"I don't understand." I finally admitted. He took my hand and held it to his chest, and I felt the warm thump hit against my palm. My eyes widened as I understood.

"The curse is…?" he simply nodded, that innocent smile still in place.

"I owe you my life. I wish to join you on your journey, so that I may protect you." My eyes widened at that.

"But it's dangerous and-" he set a tan finger on my lips.

"What else do I have to do here? I am free from Olly's grasp, and I am now free to live my life. I wish to spend that life with you, doing what I can to aid you on your journey." I couldn't help the smile that crept its way onto my lips.

"Fine. But instead of a bodyguard, how about a partner?" He was silent for a moment, as if thinking it over.

"I guess I could deal with that." His smile grew larger for a brief moment before releasing my hand. "Can I tell you something?"

"Anything." He lifted his hand to caress my cheek.

"I don't regret abducting you."

Oi… once again, sorry for the late update. It was kinda' slow but I got myself moving. It's a little longer than the last one, which was VERY short, so I'm happy about that. But i think my chapters are getting shorter every time O.o i promise to have a longer one up soon! I finished this up pretty late so…

…I think my eyes are bleeding…

Stay tuned for chapter 7!