Tick Tock.
He lay in his bed, silently staring at the ceiling, trying to understand why he behaved that way. He couldn't understand it himself, it was new to him. Showing affection wasn't something he'd normally do but still, he even flirted with her, hugged her and wanted to do so much more.

He sighs, "Does she hate me now?" he mumbled, turning to lay on his side.
"I don't wanna know..." he played with his hair, twisting it between his felt like he did something wrong but wasn't this what she wanted, was it too sudden? "Who knows..." he thought, silently humming to himself a familiar song, that he couldn't get out of his head. The same song she always hummed when she felt good or was bored, maybe it would cheer him up.

Meanwhile, Pheonix got the letter from his beloved Elizabeth, it was brought to him by one of her servants. He opened it carefully, took a deep breath, and started reading;
'Dear Pheonix,
It may sound sudden, or even awkward, but would you please meet me at the tree you first saw me at? I'd really like to speak with you and don't worry, I am not mad at you.
Sincerly Lady Elizabeth Hichiro'

He stared at the letter, not knowing what to do. Should he go? What if it all went wrong?
He couldn't think about it anymore, he decided to go to the park. But should he go alone?
"Pheonix?" a small voice could be heard from the hallway, he went over to it. It was Lady Elise, "Yes?" he asked her with slight confusion in his voice, she played with her dress.
"Are you really going?" she asked him, she sounded worried.
He smiled at her, "Yes, I want to deal with this as soon as possible, are you worried about me?" he asked her while he tied his bandana around his head. She nooded slightly. Stepping forward she said, "Yes, a bit. I am not sure if...if.. ah, can I come with you?"
"Yeah... you can but is Kannon okey with that?" he asked her confusion in his voice.
She looked away, pulling on her dress. "It's ok, h-he doesn't mind..." she smiled, warm but it felt not real enough. Pheonix nodded, taking her by the shoulder they went out the front door, towards the Park. "Let's hope it's really okey, "he thought to himself.

"So, where did she tell you to meet her?" she asked him, running forward to be in front of him. "Where she first met... no, saw me." he answered her as her walked slowly after her.
She turned around and walked backwards. "Say, what do you know about her?" she wanted to know from him, he stared at her, thinking about an answer.
"Well...um, I know that she is from a rich family, that she'll turn sixteen soon and she has such soft hair. She's like a doll so I have to treat her in a gentle way, not to break her. Oh, I halso heard that she has a sweet tooth and is a little too optimistic."he answered with confidence, "Also, you should be careful not to fall."
She made a gagging noise and sticked her tounge out. "She isn't just rich, she's the daughter of a Count, she is Royal. She is not really that optimistic, she was just raised to be friendly and see the good in people." she said in a mocking way, "Also, how'd you know if she likes Strawberry Cheescake? Did you ,like, stalk her or what?" She laughed at him for a moment.
Pheonix looked shocked at her, "I did not do that, Lady Elise."
"So how'd you know it?" she asked him once more.
Pheonix put his hands in his pockets, "I saw some servants of her in the city, ya' know? They bought her cake, Strawberry Cheesecake." he answered her, not even looking at her.
She looked at him, studied his behavior slowly. "Now, one more Que-" before she could finish she walked into a guy. She turned around, "I-I am sorry, S-" she stopped. "Ye' are back huh? Haven't seen ya' in a long time..." the man said, a grin on his face.

"N-no you're not real! Just an Illusion, yeah... this isn't real..." she said in a panic as she stared at the man. Pheonix quickly went over to her, " Lady Elise, is everything alright?" he asked her, noticing that she was trembling. "Ah, come one. Ye' shouldn't say that anymore. Ya' know it hurts me old heart." The man said, grinning in a creepy way sending shivers down their spines. Elise shake her head as fast as she could, she couldn't believe it, the man she hated the most was back. The man who hurt her.

"Who are you and what is you buisness with Lady Elise?" he asked the man, he was pissed.
He couldn't stand seeing anyone being scared. He wanted to help her.
The man laughed, "Boy, Ya' think you need to know this?" Pheonix nodded, "Yes, i do need to know this." Elise shook her head. "All I want is this girl here, ya' know. She has something me and my boys need, ya' know. Something expensive." The man Laughed again he held his hand out to her , making Elise flinch. Pheonix pulled on Elise's arm, and motioned her to stand behind him, she followed. "Tell me what she has that you need?" he asked with a straight face.
"Eyes." Elise whispered, staring at the back of Pheonix.

Pheonix looked at her, nodded and continued, "So you can't tell me?"he smirked at him.
"Ya' already know it boy, she told you didn't she?" the man said, "Just give me her, I onyl need them lovely eyes and then I'm done with her, you can keep a blind chick around ya'."
"Ah you know what I'll do," he takes of his gloves, lighting makes it's way up his arms.
"Don't move." Elise whispered, holding onto Pheonix's Shirt.
He stayed calm, glanced over at Elise and asked her "Why shouldn't i move?"
"He can only get moving targets." she answered, staring at the ground.
"I see." he stared at the man again.
Elise moved down, to the ground. "I don't know... I am scared." she mumbled. "Pheonix?" a familiar voice called out to him.

"Everything will be okey," he said, trying to comfort her. He turned his head around, looking at the one who called out to him. It was Elizabeth, she was looking at him with those red eyes he liked so much. Phenoix didn't even notice the man making his move, hitting him with the lighting. "Pheonix!" Elizabeth screamed, tears in her eyes.
The man walked over to Elise, she made her way slowly over to Pheonix. "I told you..." she whispered, putting her hand on his neck. He groaned in pain, he couldn't move correctly, his body wouldn't listen. "Be still, don't mind her crying..." she was calm, it creeped him out slightly, how could she be so calm in a situation like this? "Now, now, don't try helping him, just give me your eyes and he'll be fine." the man grinned at her.
She stayed at his side, "Don't touch me." she said in a calm way. "Don't tell me ya' cared for that boy, isn't he a bit young, Girl?" the man said in a mocking way. Elizabeth slowly wlaked towards them, shock in her face. Elise motioned her to stop, she sighed. "No... I don't care that much about him, he is weird. But he is also nice and tried keeping me safe, though... he is such an idiot and forgets everything as soon as she shows up!" she looks angrily at Elizabeth and then glares at Pheonix, " Why are you so stupid?! Can't you listen to me?"
Elizabeth stopped in her tracks, "She's right, whenever I am around he does stupid stuff. It's my fault." she thought, she stared at the ground.
"You're not the problem here Elizabeth. It's his own stupid Head!" she started choking him for a second, then suddenly stopped. "No, I am sorry... I-I shouldn't..." she hit herself on the leg, as hard as she could. "Elizabeth... sit down." she said , her voice sounded calm but pained.

"Yes, Lady Elise..." she did as she was told and sat down on the dirty ground.
At that moment, lighting went over her, right above her head. It didn't get her, but she flinched in fear. The sudden shock made her cry out, "ah, please, help me oh lord."
"Tell me... does Kannon hate me?" she asked, but none knew who she asked.
Pheonix tried speak while he still concious, "No, he loves you, I am sure of it..."
"Are you sure? He behaves weirdly... like he's mocking me. It's my fault.. yes my fault." she laughed, the man coughed to clear his throat. "Ye' gonna come with me now, young lady. Need to scoop em' eyeballs out." He grabbed her by the arm, she didn't do anything against it.
"Pheonix tried to reach out to her,but before he could even touch her foot, he blacked out.

Elizabeth looked around, helpless and scared. She didn't know what to do, she spotted a familiar face. "Kannon-san!" she yelled out to cath his attention. He looked over to where the call came from and spotted Elizabeth sitting on the ground, an unconcious Pheonix and Elise, being picked up by a guy even he knew. He made hsi way over there as fast as he could.
"Ah would you look at who came?" The man grinned at him, "Ya' still breathing?"
"Please help them, Kannon-san." Elizabeth looked at himw ith tears in her eyes.
"Well, well... Back again, huh?" he glared at the man.
"Yer' haven't paid in a long time, boy." the man grinned, throwing Elise on the hard ground, she lay sprawled out next to Pheonix. "Now that was not needed, if you want your money just say it. No need to go after her, at least be intelligent and come to me for what you need." Kannon explained, his voice sounded angry for once.

"Lady Elise!" Elizabeth screamed, she ran over to her side and wanted to help, but she didn't know what to do. She was scared, she hasn't seen this part of the world yet.
"Pay then, boy." The man spit on the ground. Kannon had a disgusted look on his face and handed him a envelope,"Should be enough for a year, huh?" he said, a grin on his lips. The man counted the money, then walked away as if nothing happened. "Asshole..." Kannon mumbled, then he went over to the others. Elizabeth looked at him, slightly scared. This was a side she never saw from him, had he really a buisness with these man?

"Um..Ka-" Kannon stopped her before she could finish her sentence. "Everything is fine, Lady Elizabeth. Don't worry." he said, he pat her Head carefully.
Elizabeth looked up at him, she gulped. "If you say so, I'll trust you."
He smiled, "Good." He knealed down. He put his hand over Pheonix's head and mumbled some words that Elizabeth couldn't understand. A bright light could be seen over Pheonix, he slowly openend his eyes and groaned from the pain he felt. Elizabeth didn't even think, she tackled Pheonix and hugged him immediatly. "You're so stupid!" she yelled at him, tears running down her cheeks. Kannon sat down, looking at Elise.
He looked somewhat sad and worried, and lost in thoughts.
Pheonix didn't know what was happening, he patted Elizabeth's head.
"I am sorry." he said, "I didn't succed though..." he smiled making her blush.
"Is she going to be alright?" Pheonix asked.
He nodded. He didn't look at them, he looked down at the ground. His Hair hiding his face, he sighed. "Sorry...for lying." he mumbled, he put his arm up and wiped over his eyes.
A hand reached up to him, touching his cheek "Don't cry...It doesn't suit you."
She giggled. He shook his head, "Idiot..." he mumbled softly laughing.

Elizabeth smiled at them, she moved away from Pheonix when she realized she was still holding his hand. Pheonix grabbed her and pushed her down, "Stay a little longer" he said.
She did as she was told and nodded.
Elise sat up, her nose was bleeding and her head hurt. "Kannon." she said, turning towards him. He hesitates for a moment then opens his arms, she jumps at him, pushing him down once more. "Thank you!" she said. He felt happy for once and tears wouldn't stay back, he didn't understand it. She laughed, "Why are you crying?"
He held his arms up and shrugged. "I-I don't know.." he sniffed.
"It's okey, let it all out..." she said as she played with his hair.
He hugged her, "I am sorry."
"For what?"
He shrugged,"I don't know." She laughed, hugging him tightly. "Idiot. I am sorry if I get blood on your shirt." she grinned but flinched as he pulled her dress down. "They could see your Underwear..."he mumbled making her laugh.
"You're jealous." she giggles, Pheonix smiled as he noticed that Kannon was laughing. He heard soft snoring next to him, he looked and spotted Elizabeth, asleep next to him. He poked her cheek but she didn't react. "I am no-" he wanted to say something but couldn't even finish.
Their Lips locked, it was an Innocent kiss, sweet and soft.
After they pull apart, Kannon stares at her. His eyes wide open and a slight blush on his ckeeks.