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A/N: Chapter 3 is here ^^
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I have a very busy day tomorrow and have no idea what time I'm getting home from university. But, I should update Zeroella sometime tomorrow night.
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Chapter 3: Travelling to Kyoto
Kaname offered to take the silverette upon his stunningly well-groomed black horse so that they could ride together. But, Zero insisted on taking one of the other horses left behind by the hunters. Apparently the two of them got along well together and Kaname was able to see this as they interacted together like old friends. So, he allowed Zero to ride the horse named White Lily as long as they remained close to him. After all, the brunette didn't want any of his other soldiers taking too much interest in what he planned to make his…
It was then that a cheerful blonde with emerald eyes trotted up to be at Kaname's other side upon a delightful chestnut horse.
"Kaname-sama, some of the men feel that we should take a break soon." He informed his superior.
"Takuma, I would really like to reach Kyoto as soon as possible so that I can report our success to Rido and my father." Kaname explained his reasoning.
"If I may, my lord, some of the horses also look rather weary and would appreciate a rest." Zero bowed his head and spoke for the horses because he had been getting slightly worried about their condition.
"If it is for the sake of the horses who do so much good work for us then, indeed, a rest may be a good idea." Kaname decided with Zero's encouragement.
...
They stopped in a clearing within the forest they had to travel through to reach Kyoto. It was a largely untouched forest with many tall trees, singing birds and other small creatures.
Kaname had invited Zero to sit with him in a circle of his closest and most trusted men. He introduced them for Zero's privilege.
"This is Takuma Ichijou," Kaname indicated the blonde who suggested this pleasant break, "this is Kain Akatsuki," A tall and well-built man with orange blonde hair nodded in response, "and this is Senri Shiki" He pointed to a rather bored-looking, thin brunette who barely gave any indication he had been mentioned at all.
Zero bowed on his knees with his head nearly touching the floor. "It is an honour to make your acquaintance my lords. I can only hope that you treat me kindly." Zero replied politely, acting as if he were in true debt to them.
"Please raise your head, Zero. It is my decision to take you in so I wish to make you feel comfortable and welcome. I want you to relax, so please do not address us all as 'my lord'. I would like it very much if you were to call me Kaname… unless we are in front of my father." Kaname suggested.
"Kaname-sama?" Zero tried the name to see how it sounded.
"The –sama is not necessary…" Kaname added.
"But I am truly indebted to you and you are my superior. I wouldn't feel comfortable addressing you as anything less!" Zero insisted.
"Fine, but I'm sure we will grow closer and that we shall become more casual together over the coming days." Kaname assured him.
"Thank you Kaname-sama." Zero replied.
The other three around them watched this conversation with great interest. This was the first time that Kaname had ever taken anyone under his wing in such a way. It was the first time they had seen him wishing to be named casually by anyone below him (even though they have known Kaname for several years they still call him Kaname-sama). And, it was the first time that Kaname had seemed so interested in another person.
While they were stopped they ate a small lunch, to tide them over untill the banquet that would be held in their honour later that evening. As Zero was eating a grain of rice got stuck next to his lip. Kaname took the initiative of leaning in and licking the rice off of Zero's face, resulting in a pleasantly rosy blush.
H-he just licked me…
In all the years he had been accepting assignments Zero had used his attractiveness to lure in his unsuspecting prey on several occasions. But, he very rarely let them get close enough to touch his skin. When people touched his skin he became distracted. His heart would beat faster, he would blush and he would struggle to concentrate on the task at hand. He had to minimise his contact with other people because he was scared... Zero was scared that he one day may grow feelings for someone.
When he accepted this mission he knew that he would have to try new techniques and work harder than he had ever worked before. Yet, Zero had never had a target who was so awe-inspiring before and admitted that he had quite underestimated the Kuran general. Kaname was strong, powerful, intelligent and extremely handsome. He rated far above any of Zero's other targets. If they were not in such a time of war Zero would surely be begging Kaname for attention without needing him to be a target as an excuse. Zero was surprised to find his heart beating wildly for his target after such a small amount of contact.
"T-thank you." He replied genuinely nervous.
"No problems. It surely is only my duty to stop such a rude grain of rice obscuring even the smallest amount of your beautiful skin." Kaname informed him.
Oh goodness, he does know how to please someone with sweet words…though, I'm sure you don't say that to everyone...
Zero found himself blushing more as Kaname talked, until they were rudely interrupted...
"Hey~ This silver-hair you picked up is kinda cute my lord! Mind if we borrow 'im for a bit of fun?" One of the lower-class soldiers approached them and nearly put his hand on Zero's shoulder.
*shhiiing*
The sound of a sword being drawn echoed across the clearing.
*gulp*
As the rude soldier gulped red began to stain a small slit on his throat. It was not lethal but it conveyed Kaname's message quite clearly.
"Do not touch Zero with your filthy hands! He is my guest here and you will treat him with the same respect that you treat me." Kaname threatened.
"Y-y-yes my lord. E-ever so sorry my lord. Please forgive my rudeness my lord!" The soldier began begging pitifully as he realised how close to death he had come.
"If you are sorry then don't do it again. Leave us!" Kaname ordered.
"Y-y-y-yes my lord!" With that he went stumbling off.
"Please forgive him, Zero. He has no manners and was wrong to ask something like that of you." Kaname apologised for the soldier who was supposed to be under his command.
"I-I must thank you for saving me once again, Kaname-sama." Zero bowed his head.
*sigh*
Kaname didn't push the point any more and soon they were once again on their way to Kyoto, aiming to reach the city around the hours of sunset…