Choice Alone

"Should we buy you some new clothes, your majesty?"

I looked at my attire and became embarrassed by how worn-out and dirty it is. From the condition it is in, the best it could last is a week. I'm surprised that he would say something about my clothing. I looked at the man who walked beside me, yet kept his distance where he can't touch me.

It has been four days since he allowed me to travel with him. My memories, still fresh from that incident, remembered who he is made me wary of him. Thus, I was paranoid but as times it goes by,it dwindled because he didn't try to attack me, not even once. This man also didn't ask me any question, not even for my name, and only spoke when he has to.

"If...that is fine with you..." I trailed off, silently asking what to call him. From what I heard from gossips, those who are criminals will tell others their different name. He didn't respond back and just continue to walk which left me confuse.

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"Where are you planning to go to, your majesty?" he asked.

I tensed up, trying to decide how to answer him. We were alone in a room of an inn where he had decided to stay. Alone in this room, I was reminded that he was a murderer and could rape me anytime. I wonder what possessed me to follow and stay with him without any worry. He didn't do anything yet but he may have been waiting for a chance. Without any conscious thought, I slowly began moving to the door.

Clunk

He had open the window near the bed and was about to go outside. The murderer was halfway through the open window. He gave me a smile before jumping out of this room. There was no one else in the room beside me now. Realizing this fact, my body relaxed itself and I fell to the floor on my knees. What has happen just now?

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Looking up at where I formerly was, I sighed. What am I suppose to do with her now that I've brought her along? Despite not running away from me, I could still see her uneasy and scared emotion. If she continue to stay with me for a reason unknown, death will come closer to her.

Nii-san...Memories of my brother appeared in my mind with that one memory I tried so many times to run. Clenching my hand, I went to explore part of this village without looking back.

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I twist and untwist a small cloth I found in the room's closet. What am I to do? He's not here and I could escape anytime. I could escape anytime...I could escape anytime and, and...and what? What will I do when I escape? I can go back to being Haruto and hide myself once more. But then what if someone like Teko appear? How will I save myself then?

I stopped twisting and untwisting the small cloth and a slow understanding dawned to me. I...am alone, useless. I still cannot do anything by myself even though I chose this path for myself. Shikamaru, I thought sadly, What would you do? As expected, silence greeted me. There is no answer for me.

I suddenly felt tired, very tired with my lonely understanding. Dazedly, I thought if there was anything I could do that would be useful for...him.

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I woken up feeling weak and out of breath. I had tried to raise myself but a headache occurred when I rose. What has happen to me? As I was possibly trying to do something foolish, a cool hand set itself upon my forehead. ...Who is it?

"Shhhh...you've received a fever," someone softly said, "The best thing for you is to rest and regain your energy."

A slight movement was felt and I instinctively grabbed the hand. If the hand goes away, how will I know if I will not be alone? I don't want to be alone. I began to panicked when there was no reassurance from the hand. Then, I heard humming.

No words, no movement, just a deep, soft humming that I could hear. Listening to this, I began to relax and soften my grip. Again...I am calm with his humming.

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I groaned slightly as woke. I felt groggy and confused on what had happen. With my blurred eyes, I looked around the room to see where I am. This was not Yasumi nor my room. Where...A face appeared in my mind as clear as the day sky. I rose up quickly and searched for any sign of him. I did not see him in any part of the room.

Perhaps it was due to me still feverish but I felt a slight disappointed seeing as he was not here. I should change from this sweat-filled yukata to a fresher one. I was still weak but there wasn't anyone with me, thus I must rely on myself. As I have risen to my feet, my legs gave out and I would have tumbled if a strong arm did not catch me.

"You should've remember that I told you to rest."

I stood still, questioning myself of my next move. Should I still fear this man or allow him to help me?

"Your majesty, I know that you are afraid of me -my heart skip a beat- but you do not have to worry since I do not spill blood without reasons. I have been taught this."

He is most likely saying false words. But for now, I will allow for him to help me until...until I know what to do. By then, this person, this man that supports me will be the one to aide me in this lonely survival. I cannot do this alone.

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A/N: T^T I am so happy that I could die (not really) It's been so long since I updated and I will once again not update cause my biggest challenge in reality came. ...choosing a college. Putting that aside, how do you guys like it? My favourite part is whenever the humming start. It is so sweet. Calming a girl down with music.

I have a somewhat vague idea of how things look in this story' landscape and I'm pretty sure you guys already know it. There is no high-tech technology so things will progress oldly? I will also add in some olden English cause it seem pretty good to do. Just a head-up. I'll do translation of course so don't worry.

Have fun ^^ and thanks!