Chapter 2

-Q-Feuille's Point of view-

I sighed, stretching my arms above my head, adjusting the bands at the ends of my bangs. Ascoeur came rocketing out from behind my, Eclair racing after her. I rolled my eyes, folding my hands behind my back, greeting our boss and taking a seat at the counter, tracing lazy designs on the wood surface. My elbow became propped up and my cheek resting in my open palm. Dia giggles and smears lipstick on Tama for some reason, I wrinkled my nose at the display, turning my gaze away. Ascoeur suddenly came running, resting a hand on my shoulder, leaning in till I felt her breath in my ear making me blush and turn away.

"Q-Feuille… Did you know you fell asleep naked last night?" She grinned, I scowled at her, why did she feel the need to be so close? She practically shouted the words making me gasp for air as she spoke, clamping a hand over her mouth. She replied by babbling in a muffled tone against my skin. I grit my teeth, eyes wide as I glanced around to make sure no one had heard. I sighed with slight relief, glaring at the pinkette as I loosened my hold on her.

"One doesn't say such things aloud." I frowned, she gazed up at me instantly, seeming to grin after a moment. I tried to force the blush down that was creeping up my neck.

"Q-Feuille-san is embarrassed!" She chimed, making my frown remain permanently, hands on my hips. Still I felt heat flood to my cheeks at both the memory and… The rather cute expression as she poked fun at me. I threw my hands in the air, walking away exasperatedly. Two men came in then, taking a seat and beckoning Eclair over. The woman blinked, asking for their orders. But as she turned to tell Minu-san one of the men lift her skirt a little making her yelp in surprise and try to lower it once more, obviously humiliated as they had a perfect shot of her bare ass. Ascoeur gasped and we both ran to Eclair, Minu-san at our heels. She scolded the guests for their fowl actions and made them leave but not before Ascoeur snapped one of their fingers back. I blinked then, noting that Lumiere had not showed today. I went to ask Eclair about it who was still brushing off her skirt in shame, Ascoeur resting a hand on her shoulder and speaking words of comfort. I decided then it didn't matter and went to the other tables to make sure they were satisfied with their orders.

Later that day Ascoeur, Dia and I were informed than we should start packing for in two days we would be sent to a faraway planet. We would be checking for inhabitants seeing as some people had supposedly been 'vanishing' whenever they were in the area. Personally I was honored, and a tiny bit frightened.. Hell, who wouldn't be afraid to go to a mysterious planet in the middle of nowhere space and stay until I found the, possible, freaks that had caused this…? Dia came prancing into our bedroom, Tama resting around her neck, as usual.

"Where's Ascoo?" She asked with the slightest tilt of the head. I beamed down at her, scooping the child up and tickling her sides until she begged for me to stop between giggles. I placed her back on her feet, grabbing a brush before going to join the others in the bathing room. I help Dia change and let her join Ascoeur in the water. I held back for a moment, seeing Eclair enter moments later, dark circles under her eyes as she turns to me. She rubbed her indigo eyes gently, a slight smile resting on her face as she approaches me.

"Sorry… I didn't mean to skip on dinner I just… Lumiere's been feeling a little under the weather and I was helping her get comfy." She explained, yawning and slipping into the tinted water. Ascoeur and Dia are at her side in an instant and I blinked, a slight ache in my heart at the news. Eclair had always been stronger than both Ascoeur and myself in will power…. I joined them in the water, remaining silent for a long period of time as they made small talk.

"Okay Dia, time for bed." I hummed, spreading our favorite blanket over the bed. Dia nods, her signature smile lighting up her features. I tuck her in, flicking the lights off and going to find Ascoeur. I found her still in the bathroom, combing her hair before the mirror, only a towel covering her small frame as she hums, straightening her bangs. I walked slowly to her side, twirling my own rather long bangs around my index finger. She turned to me with a startled look, jumping in surprise. I smiled lightly, tightening her slipping towel. She gasped lightly at the act, moving away from my grasp.

"Q-Q-Feuille…?" She asked in her slightly heightened, sweet little voice. I continued to just smile at her, as she folds one leg behind the other. I turned to leave, but she grabs my wrist, her eyes wide and quivering slightly.

"I…. I don't want to go..." She nearly whispered the words, her gaze on the tiled floor beneath us. I smiled sadly, understanding.

"It'll be okay…. We'll only be gone a few days…." I tried to reassure her, and she finally looked up at me, nodding once and leaving with me to go back to our room. Dia was snuggled up beneath the covers, snoring in a way she could only make adorable. Ascoeur changes into her nightshirt, slipping under the blankets and falling straight asleep. I glanced over at her, watching her inhale and exhale slowly, her face seeming so much younger in her sleep. I smiled to myself, letting my eyes slip shut.

Within a few moments I had drifted into a deep sleep of my own…. Plunging straight into my subconscious thoughts…. Into my most vivid nightmare.

(Sorry is late… And a short chapter, oh well)

TBC