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How many days had it been? Five? No, six. Six days at Soubi's house. He wasn't so bad. And he even cooked. Aubrey couldn't even make an egg. Sosamie laughed. She sat in the tub, bathing. She was getting used to this more and more every day. Was that a bad thing? It wasn't in her eyes. It dulled the pain of Aubrey's death. She stilled wanted to know why he was killed. There had to be a reason. Her thinking brought light to a scary thought. Would those people who killed Aubrey be after her? Probably. She was his Sacrifice after all. Her fingers ran over the lettering over her collar bone. One name...
It was a truly powerful bond. It felt good to have someone understand her. She heard the click of the front door as it closed. "Soubi?", she called. He had left earlier for class. She giggled. A powerful Fighter Unit went to school for art. The thought was rather funny to her. But she stopped laughing when she didn't get a response. Soubi knew that made her angry, she had whacked him the first and only time. "..Soubi?.." Fear was beginning to settle in the pit of her stomach. Was someone in the house who wasn't Soubi? But she had locked the door after he left. Only someone with a key -such as herself- could get in. "Sou-?"
"HI!"
Sosamie screamed as she fell back into the tub. She heard a male scream along with her own. Water splashed all over the porcelain floor. "Kio! You idiot!" She sat up only to face the green haired friend of Soubi. His only friend, she might add. She had forgotten Kio had a key to the house as well. She grabbed a towel and whacked Kio with it before she wrapped it around her wet frame.
"Did I scare ya?" It might have sounded like a concerned question... if Kio wasn't grinning ear to ear.
"No!" Her lower lip stuck out in a pout. She was lying, and she knew it. Kio had scared her half to death! But there was no way she was going to let him know that. Sosamie blinked. "And Soubi?"
They both walked out of the bathroom into the bedroom. In the short time she had been in Soubi's house she had learned a lot about him. And she had met Kio. She was beginning to wonder it that had been a pleasant surprise or a curse. She was going to keep telling herself a blessing. After all, Kio accepted Soubi the way he was. He had even accepted her. Her first friend in a new home. Soubi had even been so kind as to give her a room in the back. It was a bit small but it was her own room. He even took her out shopping for shoved Kio outside before shutting the door and locking it. She started slipping on a pleated skirt.
"He went shopping. He has to make dinner for three tonight." Kio's voice came from the hall outside her door. Sosamie blinked as she buttoned up her black blouse.
"Your staying over?" 'He's a blessing...He's a blessing... Soubi won't like it if you kill him.'
"Yea, we're going to work our paintings." Sosamie had seen some of Soubi's final pieces but never had seen him working on one. It would be nice if she could watch. She had to admit, even Kio's paintings were amazing. It made her wish she could paint too, but that was never going to happen. She drew like a grade schooler.
"Hey, when are you getting rid of your ears?" Sosamie opened the door and her fist greeted Kio's head. "Ow ow ow!"
"Don't ask something like that!" Sosamie yelled before stomping into the living room. Kio really was a pervert. But she was starting to wonder if he was gay. He did hit on Soubi a lot. It was kinda funny though. "It was just a question!" Kio rubbed his head groaning. "Geeze~!"
The front door clicked again. "Soubi~!" Sosamie ran to greet the tall man with a hug. He smile and hugged her back. She was like a kitten waiting for its owner to get home from work. Soubi thought it was rather cute. He scratched behind her ear, winning himself a purr. "Kio said you guys were going to work on your paintings, can I watch?" Sosamie asked, slipping into the kitchen.
"Of course." Soubi sat the groceries down on the counter.
"How about I cook. That way you guys can get started." Sosamie smiled. She loved to cook, and she was good at it. Unlike that evil painting. And she didn't mind if someone was joining them. Although she did admit she preferred to eat with Soubi alone.
"Thank you." Soubi rubbed the back of her ears again.
"Kio can really eat~!" Sosamie laughed as she washed the dishes. Aubrey told her she was a good cook, but Kio made her feel like a chef. They had already started painting by the time she was done but they happily stopped for a hot meal. And it was fun to watch them finish. Sosamie sat next to Soubi, leaning on him slightly, watching him work magic with a brush. She asked them many questions about the paints why were using. She had lots of fun. It brought her a sense of peace. Things were finally getting normal. Soubi had even talked to Kio about getting her lessons. Sosamie had laughed, claiming she liked another form of art; poetry. Both were surprised. It was personal information, and she should have felt angry with herself for sharing it, but she felt good. They were happy for her.
'Aubrey... I think I'm happy here. Please watch over me.'
Soubi walked over to her with a smile. "The food was extremely delicious."
"Thank you." Sosamie grinned happily. It was amazing how good he made her feel. They sat at the table and talked. Talked about anything and everything. Each second she felt as though she knew him a little better. It seemed true; life could be more then running. With Soubi she felt safe. He was strong. He would protect her.
The clock clicked 1:00 in the morning. Sosamie yawned. "Oh my, I didn't know it was so late." It was so easy to talk to him then time didn't matter. It had flown by happily allowing them to continue speaking to one another.
"Time for bed little one." Soubi helped her up and into her bedroom. He tucked her in her bed before shutting the door as he left. Sosamie smiled, snuggled in her bed. 'This is my life now. Aubrey, you would like Soubi. He's strong too.' And before she could realize it, sleep covered her like her warm blanket.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Sosamie groaned. "Soubi... Go away..." What on earth did he want in the middle of the night? Hadn't he gone to sleep?
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Her eyes forced themselves open. Another unhappy groaned rushed past her lips. She laid in bed for a moment before turning her head to the window. Her fingers rubbed the last of the sleepiness from her eyes. Sosamie soon wished she hadn't done it. Perfectly outlined bodies stood at her window.
She screamed.
Hurried footsteps echoed loudly before her door slammed open. Sosamie screamed again, thinking the shadows had gotten inside. No, it was only Soubi. She turned her head back to the window and found... nothing? Something was wrong. Horribly wrong.
"Sosamie? What's wrong? Are you alright?" Soubi's hands traced down her arms as if checking for wounds. She wasn't hurt, not on the outside at least but the inside was a completely different story. Her heart was thumping loudly, ready to burst out of her chest. Those people were after her. Were they the same people who had killed Aubrey? Fear was quickly dominated by anger. By rage. If it was them she would kill them. She would end them totally and completely. Pushing past Soubi and his protests, Sosamie leaped out the window. She would find them. Every last one of them and make them feel her pain. No. That was impossible. Those beasts could never feel her pain. But she would make sure no one else had to go through it.
She was running at full speed with her night gown flowing behind her. It reminded her of her dream. Of the day Aubrey was killed. But something was different. She wasn't running away out of fear. Right now she was racing towards the danger in full rage. It wasn't the same anymore. As she ran she placed her right hand over her name. She was Heartless. And nothing was going to change that. She was going to help Aubrey live through her, through their name. She turned and saw Soubi running behind her. The look on his face spoke volumes. She knew he wasn't going to try and take her back home, but he was going to help her. She would have done the same for him without a second thought. It didn't matter that they had different names, their outstanding power was more then enough.
She reached a clearing and stopped. Had they gone this way? "Come out and fight me!" She wasn't going to let this chance fall. Her voice rang with anger. It was a voice that demanded to be obeyed. There was no denying that. A rustle of leaves caught her attention. She braced herself. She wasn't going to run away as she had done before. She was going to live for Aubrey. Soubi made it to her side as two figures appeared from the bushes.
"My my, this is such a pleasure~" The voice was sickeningly sweet and fake. The man's face was beautiful but the evil feel that clung to him made him ugly. His long black hair reminded Sosamie of raven feathers. A small girl stood at his side. She was cute, with ringlets of blond hair and crystal blue eyes, only those eyes held death. "Both Heartless and Beloved~!" How did that beast name know both their names? Sosamie turned and looked at Soubi. He gripped her hand tightly. She turned back to the man.
"Explain yourself. How do you know our names?"
The man laughed. "Pushy aren't we? Let's play first! Melody?" The little girl stepped forward, in front of the man. Sosamie felt her stomach sink. The Fighter Unit was a small girl? What was happening at the school? "I declare a battle by WordSpell." Her singing voice gave meaning to her name. It was a waste. Such a lovely face and voice, wasted on a man who looked as though he would never appreciate it. "Soubi." Her own voice was roughened with the need for revenge. She knew Aubrey would never agree to her using another Fighter Unit but this was something she had to do.
"I accept." Soubi slipped off his glasses and tore away the bandages from around his neck. Sosamie ripped the collar of her night gown to expose her name. Different names with the same goal. For a minute she wanted to laugh. But there was no time for that.
"Strike, my dark birds! Feathers shall become daggers into their heart!" The girl was quick and precise.
"Defense!" Sosamie commanded.
"Wind, blow away those lying feathers. May they not gain access to those who grieve." And just as he said, the dagger became feathers and simply floated away. The girl looked angry. Sosamie was amazed. He was quicker and stronger then the girl. He had turned her dangerous assault into feathers. Was a grieving heart that powerful? Their fingers crushed together, not having let go. Right now, they would fight as one. One heart with two names.
"Lock away the heart of the enemy! Chain down that pretty face!" There was no time to react. Black chains wrapped around her arms and neck. Air was no longer getting into her lungs. Soubi looked at her in despair. But this was the duty of a Sacrifice. They took the pain.
"Attack. I want him restricted." Even her whimpers would full of power. Full of strength.
"Acknowledged." Soubi turned back to the pair, still gripping her hand. He turned back to the pair. "Your name?"
"Lifeless" The name grinned. "One without life. We have nothing to lose."
"Separate his four limbs along to the four winds. No movement will be his." Ribbons encircled the man's body. Sosamie smiled. Soubi had asked for his name as a distraction. Smart. But the man only grinned. "You are so strong... Stronger then your partners." Both Sosamie and Soubi froze. What was he saying?
The girl let out a peal of bell sounding giggles. The man grinned and chuckled like this was all a big joke. He poked at Sosamie, "Your Fighter Unit," then he pointed at Soubi, "and your Sacrifice." Melody clapped her little hands together, appuading for a sick show. "Poof! They're gone! They were so weak alone."
Sosamie heard her teeth snap together. Her nails dug into Soubi's knuckles creating little half moons on them. Weak? Had she said weak?The man laughed again.
"But you two are stronger. It'll be more fun."