Mtayz! Finally updated! Everyone should give a big thanks to Hikari Uzumaki-Inuzuka for this update. She PMed me and asked if I was updating soon...so of course I had to get on the ball xD.
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HmsZelda: I'm glad you liked the wedding! It took me forever to plan it...and oh God that was just a wedding I had to WRITE!...-_- getting married sounds like too much work all of a sudden. Ah, and yes, the family...wonderful...flippin' wonderful! Lol, thanks for the review! And thanks for being patient and waiting for the update (as always xD).
BrokenBlackCat: Well, I think I left you in a stupor for enough time already. Sorry for the long wait xP. Yup, Two new characters that we weren't expecting...at all! One of them being Wizard's brother (DUN DUN DUNNNN). And Molly has a little half-sister (DUN DUN DUNNNN x2)! xD thanks for your review! I hope you enjoy this chapter ;D
Ulyss: It's a good thing you wished me a Merry Christmas on the last update xD. I can't believe I made you guys wait for so long...ah I'm horrible. Anyway, don't worry about not reviewing, I love when I get reviews but I know sometimes my slow updating self doesn't deserve them haha! I'm glad you too the time to review though, it always makes me really happy and amazed when someone leaves me a review. SO thank you very much and I hope this update doesn't disappoint!
vaylortales: Actions speak louder than words? I couldn't have said it better myself! (No really, I forgot all about that saying -_-). Yeah, but I thought it was about time that I married them off...plus it was for plot development soooo...win win! I can't wait to write about their awkward married life (since, you know, they kind of got married as soon as they loved each other...it's awkward. It has to be xD). Thanks for being so patient for this update and I hope this chapter is thoroughly enjoyable. (Make sure to check out the poll on my profile btw~)
Syra Sunn: You dare doubt the almight Howl :O!...Well given with everything I've thrown at you guys...it's understandable xD. Are you sure that you wouldn't call dibs on him either way? I mean...LOOK AT HIM! xD jk. Anyway yup, I totally used Howl's Moving Castle because I love it to bits! I have this thing for red heads and really loved when his hair was red...OMG...ahem but for the long term hair colors I personally liked the black haired Howl SOO much better, but my friend loves the blonde Howl. You'll understand why that matters while you read this chapter xD. Thanks so much for your review (and for understanding my reference!) and I hope this chapter makes you all giddy and shtuff xD.
LegendarypkmnNyunyu: Another Howl lover FTW! You'll get to see more of his personality in this chapter, definitely. Besides that, familly issues never fail to bring people closer together...*snickers* omg I just made a joke out of this chapter. You'll catch it when you read. Anyway, thanks for the review! Oh, and go see the poll on my profile...it should interest some people to know about what I'm offering for being a bad updater xP. Hope you enjoy the chapter!
walomadolo: I know! Don't the names just fit together perfectly! Gale and Howl...the smexy Wizard bros. I think I'm fangirling over the thought of it ^^'. Not to mention, Howl being a reference to a different Wizard who is equally fangirl worthy...they kind of share the same personality, my Howl and HOwl from the novel. I hope you enjoy this chapter! It's a little emotional xP.
Starpokemon123: Omg you did not! I'm so apzzing out about you naming your camera Winry right now! AHHH SO COOL! Okay, Latte, Calm. Anyway, yes I know, Witchkins is so fudgin' adorable and I named her Whinnie cuz it's kind of ironic (you see, cuz she loves frogs and Molly's Mom likes bears and Whinnie is like Whinnie the Pooh xD). Anyway, I'm so jealous that you went to a Christina Perri Concert! My fav song by her is Jar of Hearts, but I loved this one by her too...even if it WAS used in Twilight...Stephanie Myer is a good author, I just hate this series. Anyway! Thanks for reviewing and I hope you enjoy this update!
blacksunset1214: Thank you for saying so. I'm sorry that it took so long to get this chapter out and i hope you can find it somewhere in your heart to forgive me for my incompetence (Nyuuu). Lol that was a random tangent. Anyway, thanks for your review and your patience and I hope you enjoy this chapter and its emotional tidbits.
dolphinz411: Oh my gobness. WHen I saw your review I was like...she likes my stories? o.O. She like ALL my MAIN fanfic stories! 8D needless to say, I was excited. And I totally know how you feel. Couples need to have tension for me to enjoy the romance part. I tried to do that as best as I could with these couples cuz...well just cuz it can't be all gumdrops and sugarplums! No! Drama must ensue xD! But I think I made the pairings a bit too obvious in my stories...so maybe my next main fanfic is going to be a little hard to guess what the pairing is.
It seems that there is a Howl Fever breakout coming. Stay in bed and drink plenty of fluids...Howl will join you later ;D.
~~~~Molly's POV~~~~
"Aunt? Big Sis? Clarice, what's going on here?" My mother asked in shock as she looked from me to my aunt.
Aunt Clarice looked with surprise at her sister.
"What do you mean what do I mean? You can't remember Molly?" She questioned.
"I-I remember her. But from last Winter, when I had waken up here. You should remember since I told you that, right?" My mother responded.
"Molly!" I heard and swiveled to see Angela hurrying toward the commotion, my eyes widening in surprise seeing Wizard right behind her...
...Wait, that wasn't Wizard...I think.
Angela stopped by my chair and looked at her mom who gave a sharp gasp as she covered her mouth in surprise.
"Angela?" She whispered, as if talking too loud would scare her away.
Witchkins smiled in earnest.
"Now, both my Big Sisters are here!" She proclaimed proudly.
My mother proceeded to do a double-take.
"Angela!" She exclaimed in shock.
She then shook her head in confusion.
"What does Witchkins mean by both?" She questioned.
Angela gave me a nervous glance.
"Sh-she meant that because...um...Molly used to be around very often you see. And, well, we look very alike, don't we?" Angela said, bending down and hugging my shoulder with a small chuckle so my mother could look at our faces closely.
Her eyes brightened and she gave a laugh.
"Oh, well yes. You actually do. Isn't that just funny! For a second I thought I had a daughter I didn't know about, since Clarice and I are the only siblings in the family." She chuckled.
Witchkins and Aunt Clarice cocked their heads in a confused manner at the situation unfolding.
"Anyway. My, my Angela! Look how you've grown. I didn't even recognize you when you walked past as the Maid of Honor. And what an honor indeed. I had no idea you were so close with the Witch Princess of the Mayarte Family. She's so young so it only seems fit though. I was quite surprised to hear-" My mother prattled on as she affectionately stroked Angela's hair.
I couldn't watch this anymore. My mother had no recollection of me...of raising me up until I was old enough to understand that she had abandoned me. Yet, here she was, talking about how it was only yesterday when Angela was a small little girl. I couldn't believe myself...but I was actually sickened by Angela's blatant lies. She said that father was horrible and didn't love Aunt Clarice, of course it was crazy of me to believe that. If that were the case he wouldn't have picked to stay with either my mom or hers.
There was so much I couldn't believe. So much that didn't match up.
I stood up with a bolt, startling the group.
"Excuse me. My throat's getting dry."
"I'll come with you." Chase said as he stood to join me. I gave him a grateful look before heading towards the refreshments and food.
He was pleasantly silent the whole time we were at the table; he probably knew I didn't want to say a word.
"Everyone! It's time to say good-bye to the Bride and Groom as they get ready for their Honey Moon!" A random person yelled. I looked over to see Kasey and Winry looking at each other in surprise as if to say 'We planned a Honey Moon'? Of course, they hadn't been expecting to fall in love at the altar, so I'm sure a Honey Moon was out of Winry's mind during the time of planning.
"We didn't-" Winry started but was cut off by the Mayor.
"I noticed you didn't make preparations! Not to worry, we arranged a Honey Moon for you on Toucan Island. The luxury Summer home is all yours for a whole week."
Kasey looked to Winry who gave a bashful look towards the ceiling.
"Well. Kasey. Don't just stand there like an idiot! Take the tickets from the man!" You could hear her yell with a nervousness in her voice.
I think it was safe to say that Winry knew what a Honey Moon meant. I really hope this wasn't rushing into things for them.
"You two better go pack! In the meantime, we'll get this party moved to the bar for the reception~!" I could hear Kathy yell...yeah she was already on her way to a drunken night.
The older guests had decided on the Inn while the younger ones got themselves ready to head to the bar.
I could see my Mother chatting Angela's ear off still as they made their way out; Angela seemed to be desperately trying to turn to see me. I didn't bother to let our eyes meet and turned back to the punch table.
I could feel Chase's hand grab onto mine.
"You wanna go with them?" He asked.
I shook my head.
"Wanna go home?"
I nodded.
It didn't take long for us to get from the Church to my house. Chase unlocked the door and held it open for me as I walked in and looked around. For once, the house felt incredibly too big for just me.
I gave a sigh, slumping against the wall as Chase closed the door and locked it.
"You okay?" He asked.
I looked up at him, his eyes looking so concerned. How many times have I seen his face in that same exact way? He was probably already getting worry lines...and all because of me and my overly pitiful attitude. He's, by far, been through much harder times than me. At least I knew my parents and had family. Chase was orphaned as a child, and his social capabilities suffered from it.
"Chase, don't worry so much. I'll be fine...I promise." I said.
He took my hand in his, stroking it with his thumb.
"I'm going to worry. There's no way that I won't when you look so depressed."
"I'm fine! I mean, I'm just overreacting. I feel awful that you're always so concerned about me and it feels like you should be more concerned with yourself, you know?"
Chase was suddenly silent, which scared me.
I looked to see an anger in his eyes that was rare for him.
"Chase?" I questioned him.
Chase was suddenly towering over me, his frame leaning on the one arm he held above me. His hand fisted.
"You sound just like how you did before you went running off last time," he paused and looked off to the side, visibly trying to lessen his anger, "So, what? I'm not strong enough for you to lean on?" He grunted.
Startled, I started to deny his words. That wasn't true at all!
"Chase, no! That- I didn't mean that!" I stumbled over my argument.
"Then let me be concerned!" He shouted, banging his fist on the wall with an angry thud.
My body stiffened as he looked at me, his eyes glowing with the rage that I caused him to have. He was breathing rapidly, as if trying to let in some air to cool him down. This is what I had done to him.
Ever since the day that everyone (who had any recollection of the truth) thought I died, I've been under careful surveillance...no maybe it was because I went off to face my troubles on my own and was nearly raped. And it caused Chase to get so worried to the point of anger, to the point that he thought I didn't see him as able to protect.
My hands came up, as if getting ready to do something, though I really didn't know what to do. Chase could see my reluctance...my uncertainty. He was well accustomed with it by now, and it was obvious he hated everytime I showed it towards him. He gave a tiny sound of disapproval, looking away from me.
"Whatever..." He muttered and turned to leave.
In my moment of confusion, I grabbed for his hand, clenching it with a desperate grip and the forbidding of him leaving.
"Molly, let go." He demanded.
"No. I'm going to make you stay." I decided and could feel the stinging of my tears, as if they were threatening me with their fall.
"And I'm going to be needy and make you hold me when I cry. And kiss me when I'm upset. And tell me that you'll take care of it when I'm troubled. I want to make you concerned!" I shouted, upset and whining towards him with all my effort.
He turned to stare at me in surprise.
~~~~Angela's POV~~~~
"I had no idea that you were the daughter of the human twin of the Withard family." Howl said to me in surprise.
After my mother and Aunt had dragged me away from Molly, we were forced to the bar. Howl and I had just managed to make our way out of the crowded place.
"Yeah…well I had no clue that my mother was considered the "human" part of any family. I had no idea I even belonged to a family of Wizards and Witches until last winter." I sighed while rubbing my skull.
"Ah, I see. It must have come as a shock, I'm sure." He sympathized.
"Yeah, well. Wizard helped me cope." I felt a frown reach my lips at the mention of his name. A hand came down on my shoulder and I looked up to see Howl giving me a playfyl grin.
"Don't worry my dear. We'll find him." He consoled me...and I suddenly remembered why Howl was sticking with me in the first place.
"Hey, you said that I might have something linking us to Wizard, right?" I asked him. He looked at me with another friendly smile that looked open and willing to start conversation, nothing like Wizard's…
"Yes, I did. Would you happen to know what it is?" He asked.
I clucked my tongue for a moment, my mind flashing momentarily to the purple coat that the cute boy "Beloved" had given to me.
"I think I have a general idea. You wouldn't think I was being too fast if I asked you to come to my house, would you?" I said with a laugh in my voice.
He let himself chuckle as well.
"Not at all. I'm flattered, truly," he joked back.
Yeah, definitely not like Wizard.
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"This is a very big house for just one person." He said.
I looked around at my place, it was only a level 2 house so it wasn't as if I had too much extra space. I had my bedroom and a guest bedroom. Molly's house was a level 3 and had three bedrooms altogether.
"I guess so." I decided since the living room/kitchen area was pretty spacious.
He walked toward the table and took a seat looking at me expectantly.
Oh...he wanted me to join him.
Hesitantly, I walked and sat across the table from him.
"Your house smells like coffee..." He said, seeming suspicious.
I cocked my head to the side in confusion.
"Does it? I don't make coffee often anymore. I have coffee trees growing in the fields but it's not the season for them yet." I explained.
"You used to make coffee a lot?" He asked.
I nodded.
"Yes, it was always for Wizard." I said with a smile.
He stared at me for a moment before giving an empathetic smile.
"You're trying really hard not to be sad right now, aren't you?" He asked.
"What? Psh, you're a funny guy Howl. I'm not sad." I laughed.
He seemed to examine me, as if looking for the truth. But I was legitimately fine, totally and absolutely so.
"Anyway, you want to know what happened before Wizard disappeared, right?" I asked.
Howl nodded.
"Yes, please don't leave out any details. Any one thing could help me better locate him."
"Heh...well you asked for it." I joked before leaning forward on the table.
"I guess I should begin from...the day it started?"
He, again, nodded in agreement.
I began to tell Howl about how Wizard and I interacted right before he started acting differently. We had been at the wedding boutique, being rather couple-like before Winry had taken us to a restraunt. Later when we got back to the hotel, he started acting weird, talking harshly of the coffee and remarking that he couldn't see the stars. Then he placed a spell on Winry and stopped the elevators from working before I went up there and found him seething in rage.
"You say he even injured you?" Howl asked.
"Yes...but he wasn't himself. I can't blame him for that." I argued weakly.
Howl gave a sigh.
"The things he talked about...it was his inner-self talking, I'm sure."
"I see...so he really despises humans?" I asked meekly.
Howl looked to me with apologetic eyes.
"It's not him per say..." He said, stopping short as if to contemplate his words.
Howl looked like he had more to say, but his sight wandered over to my coffee maker.
"Would you like some?" I asked and gestured to the machine.
"I thought you said coffee wasn't in season." He replied.
"I always have coffee grounds in the house though." I stated and hopped up to go make some.
"I'm getting some for myself, so do you want some or not?"
"Sure, I'll have a cup." He decided.
I pulled down the coffee grounds, taking in the aromatic scent before taking out a couple of spoonfulls and placing it in the filter. I set the machine to brew it hot and the dark brown beverage filled the pot up fast.
I poured two cups, putting a teaspoon of sugar in each cup and adding a dash of cinnamon.
"I don't remember asking for cinnamon." Howl called.
I turned to him in surprise before looking down at the coffee, my face making a huge "O".
"Oh. I'm sorry, it was just force of habit-"
"You haven't cried since he left...have you?"
"Huh? I don't need to do that." I said and went back to preparing the coffee.
"Is it pulling down on your heart?" He asked.
"What? No I-"
"Ripping at you?" He cut me off once more, his tone nonchalant.
"I...No. Why-"
"Making you question why?"
"What're you-"
"Killing you?"
"STOP!" I shouted, spilling some cinnamon and coffee on the counter. It spread quickly, letting me see my disturbed expression in its light brown pool.
I gasped at my own reaction before quickly wetting a rag and starting to wipe up my mess.
"...It is." He stated sternly.
"No...I'm fine. I don't need to cry. I'm fine..." I said it but I could feel the fakeness in my own words now.
"You've been trying to convince yourself that you're fine. Smiling when you want to scream. Telling yourself that he's not coming back only to bring yourself closure that you'll never get fully. Why? Because there's a part of you that thinks he's coming back. Probably even writing a letter that you'll know he'll never find, just to try and forget."
I could feel my body start to quiver, the rag in my hand becoming cold and useless...just like me. I was trying to freeze my own emotions, and I was feeling useless to Wizard, only being able to continue waiting for him...hoping he'd be back by now.
A strained sob managed its way out of my mouth, shaking my body more violently than I would have liked. I threw a hand to my mouth, trying to breathe coolly.
"N-no." I said weakly.
"Then tell me how you feel, Angela."
"I-I fe..." I stopped after hearing the sound of my own voice as it was hoarse and laced with hurt. If I tried to speak, a soreness just enveloped my throat, making it sting with the want to frown. A headache seemed to form just above my left eyebrow, and I could feel the impending tears on my bottom lid. I tried to will them not to fall, but the production of more tears started to slowly push them out over their ledge.
"Do you love him?" Howl asked, very calmly.
Sudden images of Wizard passed through my mind. When he worried about me, when he was surprised by me, sometimes when he was angry at my ruthless actions. And then the look he had when we first met compared to how he looked at me with such compassion when I was in a state of mourning for my sister when we thought she was dead.
The tears began to flow rapidly, and I just couldn't stop them. I tried pressing down on my eyes hard, but the tears didn't want to be halted by my attempts.
My sobs started to come out faintly. I had to take a few gasps of air to regain myself, but it only brought more whimpers. I immediately sought for the bathroom, a place where I could be along, but strong arms pulled me into a warm body. The mocha skin was so perfectly matching with Wizards. But I knew that it wasn't Wizard...and that thought tore me from myself as I let the sobs finally break through my lips, giving off a desperate call for that man.
That man who comforted me. That man who saw right through me. That man who protected me. That man who bled for me.
"I don't want this anymore..." I sobbed into my hands as Howl stroked my hair. Though it would never be as comforting, as loving as Wizard's touch.
"He must have been thinking the same thing." Howl muttered. I looked at him through tear stained eyes.
"What?"
He let his hand stop on my head, as if preparing to pat it like I was a child.
"The fact that my brother mentioned you means that you already took a place in his heart...but he could be confused because of the history between our races. I believe that he became conflicted by this, it sounds like something that would happen to him."
"So...we should sto-"
"No. No that wouldn't do at all. I know this is selfish of me to say, but please continue to have feelings for my brother."
I wiped at my tears, staring at my hands with uncertainty.
"...Will it help him?" I asked.
"I can only hope." He responded.
That's all we have is hope, right? Hope that he'll come back...hope that we can find him even.
I pulled gently away from Howl, wiping my tears away.
"Then I can deal with heartbreak for a little while longer." I decided.
I took a minute more to compose myself before facing Howl fully again.
"What do I need to do?"
Howl's face lit up with a grateful smile, giving a nod of approval at my sudden determination.
"The first thing to do is find out what you have that is leaving his prescence here so strongly."
My immediate reaction to this was to retrieve the purple and gold cloak that Wizard wore on a daily basis once upon a time.
"I have this of his." I said and held out the purple cloak that possibly had my scent on it now rather than Wizards.
Howl took it from my hands, his eyes widened in surprise.
"This is...he gave this to you?" He asked, astonished.
I shrugged, rubbing my arm gently, still a little embarrassed from my emotional breakdown. I'm not supposed to breakdown...it's very un-Angela-like.
"Well...not really no. It was a little kid who basically told me that Wizard was giving it to me." I sighed.
"A child?" He seemed to gasp.
I nodded, bewildered by his sudden change of character. It seemed like a thought had settled on his mind, because he began to go into a sort of extreme meditative state. He went silent and put a hand to his chin, closing his eyes in deep thought as he began to pace.
"The description of my brother would mean it would be near impossible to approach him without obtaining an injury...but a child was able to take his cloak? Further more, giving the cloak to her would mean-" His eyes flashed open and turned to me.
"What did this child look like?" He asked.
"Huh? Um...He was actually really cute. He had, like, this really light brown hair that was windblown but well kept. He looked mix because his skin tone was a light brown. The thing that stood out the most though was his golden eyes. They were like a bold gold." I described "Beloved" as best as I could.
"Where is this child now?" He asked.
"I'm not sure really. He was back in the city when we went last, but that's the last time I saw him. He appears out of nowhere and somewhat convenient times.
Howl had been stoping to stare at me a lot since we met. I'm not sure if it was because I always said something surprising or if I had something on my face, but he was prone to staring at me. But this stare was noticeably different, like he was just completely blown-away by my presence.
"I...I'm not sure what to say. Oh dear...I don't know if I should tell you this." He seemed to fret.
And then it hit me.
The child...gold eyes...tan skin...brown hair. Unbelievable.
"D-don't tell me." I started, looking at him with shock.
"It's a bit too much to take in, I'm sure." He sighed.
"I...I've been talking to Wizard's Past-Self!" I exclaimed in surprise.
"Wait...Angel-"
"It makes sense! Wizard used to have the same colored eyes and brown hair but then he suddenly got caught in a magic misfire where his biological make-up was rearranged and he became a wizard and that's how he met his master who had no choice but to take him under his wing so as to guide the young wizard and wizard soon forgot his own name which is why we call him wizard but because of the magic misfire a dark side of wizard emerged in his heart, lurking, seeking to wreak havoc on those willing enough to close the emotional gap that he had obtained from seeing his own family die!" I stopped, panting heavily from my no-pause explanation.
Howl had a look of awe on his face.
"You are not...far from the truth." He answered.
"Guessing. It's what got me through High School." I deadpanned.
"Well, allow me to fill in your mistakes," Howl said and took a pause.
"Both my brother and I did use to be regular people. We were fated...no...more like doomed from birth. Both of us. It was when we were younger...not fully aware of our surroundings in our home village. It feels like a short time ago...unbelievable." He stared out at the darkened sky of the night.
"What happened?" I asked quietly.
"As you know, children do not know what is right and what is wrong...they only follow the example of those above them. My brother and I were no exception to this rule of childhood. It happened on a day back in Autumn; I remember it was Autumn because I thought the day was rather warm for the season. Us two boys were out playing in the deserted part of our village, not knowing that it was a rendevouz for soldier of the war fought in old ages."
"A war!" I voiced with horror.
He nodded solemnly.
"Yes, and a bloody battle it was. But it was not only a war of blades...but of magic." He paused briefly to sip on his coffee.
"Magic was seen as a dark art...but in those times of war, the Kingdoms of old sought the use of the sin...coming to rever it as a Kingly thing in itself...which is why you see today those that hold names of royalty though they are of magical background, such as the Witch Princesses. Women were held highly in times of old, being the ones who gave birth and care. A female magic user, a Witch, was usually the one who held command, male magic users...Wizards...were the ones who went on the battlefield."
I had suddenly become enthralled with Howl's tale, wanting to hear more.
"My brother and I had no clue what we had stumbled upon until it was too late. You see, we were prone to throwing rocks at the mounds of sand that sat on the dilapidated roofs of the abandoned houses. I threw a well aimed shot at a house, the rock pinged off the wood and the dirt fell. It alarmed the hiding soldiers inside. Though they were of our kingdom, they were set on killing us...our kingdom was not on the side of good, you see. Moving on. There was a dark arts user among them who came out to inspect us, telling the soldiers to lower their arms. However, it seemed the opposing kingdom was waiting for this opportunity, and an enemy dark arts user suddenly sprung upon us, causing both wizards to send spells towards one another. My brother and I were caught in the crossfire."
"Oh my..." I gasped, clutching at my neck.
"Yes. But you see, for some reason the friction of the magic had formed a new spell...one side of the collision was weaker than the other and that would be the dose I recieved. So I attained the power of magic, but was not ferociously affected. My brother, however..." Howl trailed off, as if not wanting to continue.
"Did he...take in the evil of the dark arts?" I asked hesitantly.
"...Yes." He replied and stared dully at the coffee.
"The Wizard from our side's spell reacted with him most drastically...especially because what the man had sicked on the opposing forces was not just his magical power...but his life."
My eyes widened.
"It was the most forbidden of magic, I had come to later find out. He was going to use his life force to destroy everything in the perimeter of the village...and it mostly worked taking out a half of our homeland. However, my brother had absorbed the darkness because of the spell crossfire, so it was not as severe. Still, our family had lived in the section that was destroyed...we had no where to go back to." Howl dropped his head in his hand, rubbing at sore eyes. The memory was not a pleasant one, obviously.
"The wizard on the opposing side had decidedly taken my brother and me in. My brother was meagerly accepted in the company of those who controlled the dark arts, mainly because he held most of the power of the wizards from our homeland kingdom. I was fortunate enough to gain the powers, though dark, that the wizards of the good kingdom had. However, he was not accpeted at all by the people. The humans went as far as to call his magical insignia 'The Mark of The Damned' because it was the symbol of our old nation. They cast him out, some went so far as to beat upon him. So he grew violent and..."
He stopped and looked at my face, his grim expression turning apologetic.
"I can see that I've darkened your mood...I apologize."
"No, no...please don't. It's good that I know this. It helps me understand Wizard a bit more." I muttered in a daze.
"Perhaps this is enough for you to know...the story is rather old so my memory of it is a bit hazy as well." Howl said, though I could tell it was a lie. He was telling everything with vivid words...of course he still remembered. Still, I didn't want to push him, I already could tell it was a bad experience for him too.
"Alright." My response was rather flat and drenched with fatigue. The hectic activities of the day were finally dragging me down.
We sat in a neutral silence. It wasn't awkward, but it wasn't comfortable either...just neutral.
"Ah! I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you that I have a guest room that you could use. I think that it's the best choice since we're going to be working to find Wizard." I exclaimed with a jump.
Howl gave me a thankful smile and proceeded to stand up.
"I appreciate your offer, but a lady shouldn't say things like that so carelessly and be wary of who they put their trust in. I'll be fine staying in my brother's house. I'm sure I could spruce it up some for when he comes home.
A smile graced my face as I stood up as well. I gave an exuberant nod.
"Yeah, that's a good idea!" I beamed.
He held Wizard's cloak up for a minute, inspecting it thoroughly.
"Would you mind if I took this with me? There could be some spell of mine that could help us find my brother."
I opened my mouth to answer, but quickly shut it as I stared at the coat. It was te last thing that I had of Wizard's. Something that was important to him as he was to me. Reluctantly, I nodded.
"Sure. If it'll help."
He noticed my hesitance.
"Don't worry. I'll get what I can with it so I can return it to you tomorrow."
"Well, don't stay up too late trying to do that. Make sure to sleep." I chastised him.
He gave another smile, of cousre it was nothing as addicting as Wizard's, but he had dimples that gave off a relaxing feeling.
"It is no wonder that my brother was attached to you." He flattered me before setting off down the path.
I rolled my eyes at his compliment before shutting the door and feeling all melty. Wizard having told his brother about me meant...something. Apparently he was "attached" to me...which made me really happy.
My set of mind was renewed once more. I was going to find Wizard and bring his stubborn ass back ho-no...back to me.
MY PROFILE. POLL. GO! (For the readers who like to skip the author notes lolz).
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Well, I'm glad Angela has made her resolve. But she seems to excited at the thought of finding Wizard rather than thinking about what state of mind they're going to find him in. Of course, we're also seeming to be missing a few pieces of the puzzle...but what pieces are they?
I KNOW I KNOW!
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But I ain't telling xD.
*Ahem* also...I've been working on this for quite some time now...it kind of explains why I haven't updated yet and it's a little iffy but...I've had some fans request it of me. A poll will be posted for if you'd like to see either Kasey x Winry ummm "citrus" on their honeymoon OR if you request the Chase x Molly citrus scene since I kind of went crazy and wrote one for after the wedding already. Note that I will only post ONE of these in the M rated section and it will be the ONLY CITRUS that happens on the night of the wedding. Having two main couples do the nasty on the same night is so weird...nope not happening. Not to say that I won't do a citrus scene later on...just not two on the same night. So if that gives you a little something to help make your decision then good :).
Thanks for reading, stay tuned for the next chap!