CHAPTER FIVE- Unfortunate News

The sun kissed the lake as it set in the distance, bringing the moon and stars out to shower the world. Kairi had dragged Alwin around by the arm all day, speaking so fast he couldn't keep up.

They all came to a cross-road which Kairi and Alwin got to the other side without hassle. Kairi stood there, holding onto Alwin's arm and pinching his bright red cheeks.

"You're so cute!" Kairi yelled, making Alwin blush even more.

The distance between Alwin and Kairi was sickening to watch, Sorren averted his eyes. He couldn't stand watching Kairi be this close with another guy.

Because of the distance he gave Kairi and Alwin to talk, he was still on the other side of the cross-road. As he took a step out two horses rode across the dirt road, totally ignoring him. The riders looked in a hurry. Sorren seen that they were from the neighboring land because of the symbols on their uniform, they abruptly stopped when they seen guards walking around, this peeked Sorrens curiosity.

"Go on without me, I'll catch up!" Sorren yelled to the other side, letting Kairi know not to stop. She nodded in understanding and continued on.

Sorren crept closer to the soldiers, ears dropping onto their conversation; it wouldn't be the first time.

"Guards! We have a situation, gather your men; we must talk to whoever is in charge. We are at war with an unknown species that has been terrorizing the South-West borders. We have been riding for months on end to bring this news, it almost cost us our lives. It would take a few weeks, a month, if we are lucky, to stabilize our forces and prepare. They move quickly, they will be here in no time. Now hurry, take me to your superior officer, we have something important to give him!" One of the soldiers that just came in on a horse shouted.

"We need a medic; one of our men is seriously injured from facing one of those creatures." The other soldier pleaded.

Sorren could only just notice a third man sitting on the back of one of the horses. As they got the injured man off the horse, Sorren could see everything. The man's whole arm was shredded to pieces, only leaving his upper arm, all torn and bloody.

"Uhh, right away sir." The two guards looked at one another confused at all the information they had received. They then proceeded to rush off.

Sorren stood there in disbelief, pondering on what he had just heard. Then reality hit him, unconsciously he started looking around for Kairi and proceeded to catch up to her and Alwin.

Kairi's P.O.V

"It's getting dark, I think I should go home" Alwin quietly said.

"Alright, we will hang out again later, bye!" I yelled as Alwin started walking off, putting my hand up to wave goodbye.

All of a sudden, something warm grasped my hand and pulled me forward. I looked up to see Sorrens familiar face. I was about to call his name when I realized that he didn't seem like his usual self. I never realized how big his hands were compared to mine. I tightened my grip and kept quite as he pulled me along.

I didn't realize at first, but I then noticed that we were at my front door. I turned to walk inside but suddenly, I got pulled back. Sorrens arms embraced me, holding me to his chest. A familiar smell engulfed me. I never noticed before but it was pleasant. Suddenly, everything went quiet and all I could hear was the sound of Sorrens heartbeat, I closed my eyes, and for just a moment nothing mattered anymore. I felt so safe in his warm arms.

"Don't leave my side" I unconsciously mumbled, under my breath.

"Like I ever could…" Sorren quietly replied.

I looked up, our eyes meet. Our faces were only inches apart. The moons light rays lite up Sorrens face. His eyes were so gentle, the way he looked at me made my heart skip a beat, for reasons I wasn't sure of.

"Sorren?" I quietly whispered. His embrace tightened for just a moment.

As Sorrens grip on me loosened, I noticed a pink hue on his checks, something I have never seen before. As quickly as he embraced me, he let go. He turned away, holding his hand to his face.

"Night…" he muttered as he walked away, leaving me at my front door.

I slowly turned and walked inside, closing the door behind me. I held my chest, where my heart was beating wildly. I held my other hand to my face and sunk to the floor.

What was all that about?

To Be Continued...

*Authors Notes*
This fanfic will not be updated every week.
I would also like to thank Otaku Dream and TayBae 3