Author's Note: Hi guys, back again. This chapter took quite a while forgive me but I am still a studying student, perhaps one week an update, anyway I receive one comment from a certain person that my story on my last chapter was short so I'm making it long again, want to comment then please review.
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Jenos Harzard : 23 years old
Chapter 3:
Eve didn't know Train was rushing by, she didn't know that by luck or by chance that she had turned back and saw Train rushing by, without thinking she stretch her arm, thankful it managed to catch a tight grip on his coat, and when Train turned and locked their gazes on each other she knew that perhaps fate had wanted them to meet each other, she to heal his BROKEN SPIRIT and he to save her or FREEDOM.
They sat by the dock watching the never lasting fireworks. Train couldn't helped but yawned lightly, thankful that Eve did not pay attention to him, but when he glanced at her, he was not at all surprised. Eve held eyes that were filled with wondrous happy feelings; it was hard to put into words. Train couldn't help asking,
"Ummmm…..hey is this the first time seeing fireworks?"
"You can call me Eve and yes this is my first time…is that odd?"
"Um……N…No…No at all…"
Of course it was odd! Train mused.
"Eve, have you not been out from your house before?"
The fireworks was coming to an end there was no point in continuing watching, however, the festival was not yet over it was far from over, there were still much going on but Eve decided to take a break.She walk towards a bench located at a far distance from the crowd,and beckoned for Train to follow. Once properly seated she began to tell her tale.
"Since young my father had showered me with gifts…….and I felt so happy. I didn't know another world existed outside of this house, that time I was naïve, thinking my house with the people inside was the only thingin this world. But by chance,I got to know that were much more happening outside this house, things that were more interesting, more fascinating."
Eve stopped while heaving a big breath she glanced at her 'audience', who was currently paying close attention towards everything she had said, she was glad that he wasn't the type that half-heartedly listen to her. She raised her head and continued,
"I began to beg my father to let me out, to let me experience the other world that I know nothing of, instead he brought more books concerning about that world, I wasn't satisfied though I learned several things, my brother was more lucky than I am, my father thought everything he knew to my brother sending him to other countries to learn more, although I envied my brother he still treated me as a proper lady when he visited us sometimes, and I was glad. My mother however looks almost exactly like me, perhaps even twins and she always agrees with my father not going against anything he said though technically there wasn't much to argue. Yet after saying all this, I should feel lucky because I have loving parents who cared for everyone in their family, and a nice brother too but no matter how hard I tried, I can't force myself to smile in front of everyone every single day…."
Eve then stopped again and leaned heavily against the bench, she feel relieved that she had gotten a heavy load of her chest and felt so much better though she was talking to a person whom she barely knew.
BONG! BONG! BONG! BONG! BONG!
Eve was startled wondering what had caused the booming noise, she however sighed in relieved when she found the noise coming from the BIG CLOCK. She was about to open her mouth to comment something when she suddenly caught a worried look from Train because it left as soon as he noticed that Eve was glancing at him, she slightly blushed, embarrassed of herself.
Train, himself however, was not worrying about anything but on his appointment with his group, he was definitely late, he knew even if he use his fastest speed he wouldn't be able to catch up, he might as well accompany Eve. He sighed heavily knowing that he was in trouble once he reached back the headquarters.
"Is something the matter?"
"….Aahh…no not at all please do not worry…"
"I guess so…excuse me but will you mind if I call you by your name?"
Train slightly taken back and answered,
"By all means….."
Eve slightly smile. Well, at least we can start calling each other by our names now. However, Eve was still not at ease she needed to know one last thing before she departed for good tonight as time was reaching her curfew.
"Train…….?"
Train glanced at her sensing another question coming up.
"Train…..ca….can….we…be…friends….?"
Eve had wanted to ask Train that question for a long time ever since the first day that had met on the pavement. She knew Train's character even if he was a man of few words; she could sense his personality, again another one of her biggest talent. From her observation, Train was a man who was kind and caring at heart, and though he seen cold he knew how to bring hope to all when in the biggest mess, he was also a man who will never give up on hope. She felt worried crept inside her, she feared the wrong answer would come but she was put into ease as she heard him answer. He had casually answered,
"I don't see many problems, however, it could be dangerous for anyone to interact with strangers, and especially a bandit… are you sure you still intend to get involved….?"
Eve was slightly disappointed with his answer but he had agreed that's what she wanted to hear the most.
"I won't mind…"
"…You are a very strong and brave lady…"
"Hmm…why do you say that if I may ask ….?"
"Many people hate and feared us, surely I have told you that…."
"It must have slipped out of my mind, forgive me…"
"It doesn't matter…"
Eve was felt weird at his attitude, it felt like he didn't cared whatever happened around him, it was as though he was a doll created to have no feelings at all. Eve sighed, it was time to take her leave and she hated to go as she always wanted to talk more to Train,
"Its time I need to go…"
"I shall accompany you then…"
"Very well…I'm grateful to you…"
"Please this is nothing….shall we depart….?"
"Yes…lets…"
And they both left disappearing under the shadows……
It was way past midnight……
Train slowly walked back towards the direction of his headquarters, he knew it was pointless to retreat back to the old inn as he know that the next day he would be summoned by Creed to explain his absence during the raids. Oh he knew he was dead all right, perhaps he could make it easier for Creed by jumping down the building but that wouldn't helped much for him. He dragged his tired legs through the empty pavement, every step making a loud and lazy sound; he dreaded every step he still had to make before reaching to his so-call-hell. He hoped that his punishment would be lessened, however he knew that in his case Creed had planned his punishment ahead of time. He wondered what punishment will he had to go through this time, one thing for certain he hated all his punishments .He slightly shuddered as the memories hit him as though someone had taken a hammer and hit his head with it. Oh yes, he was so certain he was dead. He could still remember the last one,he was forced to sleep with Creed at the SAME ROOM with a SAME BED. He left as quickly as possible when the next day arrives.
Okay, he was right in front now of the door now, he heaved in slightly and pushed the door gently. Not surprising stood right before him was Creed himself with an angry look.
"Train, where were you during the raids?"
"…..Nowhere……."
"TRAIN! DO NOT LIE TO ME!"
"I'm not lying to you…"
"Then where have you been, didn't I stated the time where we would meet!"
"Yes, you did …..I just got distracted…"
"DISTRACTED! TRAIN, if you tell me that the other girl was involved in this, I SWEAR I will kill her!"
Train slightly winced at the loudness of Creed's voice.
"I apologized, it will not happened again…."
He could feel Creed's anger simmering down; he knew that if he admitted his mistakes he could sometimes get away with it.
"All right, I'm in no mood right now so considered yourself to be lucky but please remember not to commit this kind of mistake AGAIN! Do you hear me!"
"Loud and clear, sir."
Creed then took his leave with a lousy mood. He didn't care so long as he was saved. Some bandits that were present sneered and smirked at his careless mistake, he knew they were totally jealous at his high ranking and the attention given by Creed but he would willingly trade his position with any other just to get Creed away from him. He glared at them fiercely hoping it would send them away, as true as it been it did. One of his favorite helpers however, timidly approached him.
"Sir, why did you missed the raid, I would have been glad if my Sir was present…."
Train couldn't resist turning around as an image of Eve flashed through. He slowly mused,
"A beautiful flower that was watching the fireworks with so much passion had somehow managed to captivate my attention…."
This answer however confused the faithful helper.
"My sweet lady, you look simply beautiful today…"
The maid blushed. The man smiled lightly at her.
"My ….Lord…., this is embarrassing for you to compliment a low rank maid such as I."
"AH, but my lady you are more beautiful than any other that I have seen…, my apologies if I make you uncomfortable…"
The maid had definitely blushed like a tomato, with the young man bowing towards her.
"My lady, please do not say that you are not beautiful even though you are a maid, one should-!"
"Brother Jenos…!"
The maid hearing Eve, gasp silently and rushed off while the man just turned around with a puppy look towards his sister.
"Ah……Sister Eve, um… how nice to see you again, my beautiful sister…you have grown taller…!"
"Enough with the formalities. Jenos you know that flattering does not do well for me so please quit it."
"Ah…still the same old sister, you never change! So how my dear sister, as good and quite as always?"
"If you want to talk, my dear brother, please come to my room there is so much to talk about as I have not seen you for a long time."
The man was called Jenos, older brother to Eve, although they don't look like it as often get confused. Jenos was an easy-going and carefree womanizer. However Eve could not hate her brother even at how badly he behaved as a noble prince, instead Eve was quite happy to have a brother like Jenos and she was totally grateful. Jenos cared deeply for his younger sister, after coming home from other countries, the first thing he would do is to report his arrival to the KING and QUEEN, his parents and well then next locate his younger sister. Though they don't show it but everyone knew they cared deeply for each other.
Jenos was also skilled in combats, as he started his training since young and also belong to the group of the best professionals fighters as they were often called by others 'Chronos'. Though he was the noble prince, he was numbered as number 7 in the group. His specialty of combats was controlling wire that were strong enough to cut rocks in a single movement. That was probably why Jenos was pretty well known in the castle, for his looks and combats skills. Though the Father had already inform Jenos to quickly decide who would he want to be engaged to, Jenos couldn't find the perfect soul mate for himself which was pretty frustrating for a womanizer. Jenos has obviously not found the perfect partner for his entire life.
"So how are you doing, anything interesting?"
"Not much…you?"
"Nah…just studying and meeting more noble people, some of them think they have so much power, they are just thankful that I didn't reveal who I was…or not they would be cowering at a corner."
Eve smiled lightly as Jenos burst out laughing. Jenos had rarely taken a liking towards any noble people. He always think they were too stuck-up in the face.
"Enough about me, how are you sister, did something good happened to you?"
"What makes you say that?"
"Every time when I visit you, you always seem so tensed but today you seem so relaxed. Come On! Tell me what happened…!"
"Please promise you would not report this to the King and Queen or tell this to anyone else it will be dangerous for me!"
Jenos glanced at her with a curiosity look .What could have make Eve so nervous that she is fidgeting?
"I promised so tell me, what are you doing?"
"Okay…calm down, I need a lot of time for this please listen…You know that Father never let me out of this house even though I'm at this age already."
Jenos nodded. He had disapproved of theirs Father doing towards Eve for a long time. Jenos think it wasn't fair for Eve. He waited for Eve to continue. Eve then took her time explaining everything that had happened including meeting with the mysterious man and also her first friend, Train Heartnet.
"Train Heartnet….,…odd….where have I heard it before….."
"Do you think so to brother, I think I heard his name before but I couldn't remember from where?"
"…Me too…but I will try to find more about if possible…."
Saying that, Jenos gave Eve a smile giving Eve comfort. Eve was certainly very glad that her brother is with her and not in any other dangerous places. He was perhaps the only one who knew all her darkest secrets; it was also the same with Jenos.
"Thank you…."
"My pleasure…, perhaps you should tell me more about this person, Train, I found him quite fascinating to be able to attract you of all the people…?"
Jenos slightly smirk as he saw Eve's face growing pink. Oh, anyone could tell that Jenos love to tease his sister.
"Unfournately, I could tell you only this much…as he does not speak much but express his words with body language…so for anyone to understand you must observed his actions to grasp his meaning…."
"Ah….I see then…he must be a fascinating person…"
"He too…..carry a weapon, a gun…"
"A gun…? How odd, normal citizens do not and is not allowed to carry any weapon unless he or she is of royalty or a-!"
"Yes, you have guessed right, Jenos he is a bandit, he is no normal citizen…"
Eve slowly waited for his reaction, he would be expected an outburst but she was wronged. As Jenos let out a hearty laugh and it lasted for quite a while, and soon even Eve joined in with him and they both laughed for no apparent reason. They ceased to stop.
"Hahahahaha…I can't believe that a royalty managed to fall in love with a commoner, a bandit no less…!"
"You are not angry at me…?"
"Why should I be everyone is allowed to love whoever they wan even it means the love between a commoner and a noble."
"Truly I'm grateful to you, for a second I thought you were ashamed of me…"
"Good gracious! Ashamed of my own sister that would be last thing I would have done...unless you want me then I won't mind…"
Eve slightly pouted, they were discussing something serious and here was Jenos laughing and teasing at her, how she wish to clobber him but then again, is because of this she like him. No matter how tense or bad the situation is, he would manage to be calm and crack some jokes.
"Of course not…anyways do you wish to meet him…?"
"Yes, of course he would be an interesting person to communicate to, and is good to mingle along with commoners once in a while…., is he good-looking?"
"…….WHAT!..."
"Shall I repeat my question again…?"
"Um…it isn't necessary but why the odd and disturbing question…?"
"Disturbing…? I don't find anything disturbing about my question unless is disturbing you…?"
Eve could very well bang her head on the wall, yea the question was simple enough so why did she took so long to answer. She brooded a bit and swallowed while answering,
"Well…he is much better looking than several commoners, I bet he is also much pretty and good-looking than several of the royalties, however he had some feminine features…perhaps almost with you…but why the question…?"
"Oh well you know perhaps I could flirt with him to make him uncomfortable…?"
Eve glared at her brother, this was also one of his bad habits, sure, she could stand his flirting with the maids but, to her horror, she found out that he also flirted with several beautiful or handsome men as well. He had once flirted with a distance royal friend who they weren't so close with them, a beautiful man, Jenos decided to make things intresting by flirting with and after that he never came back to the palace again. How Jenos had laughed his head off!
"Brother…how cruel of you…."
"Hahaha…you can count on me… so how could we meet up with him…?"
"We always somehow meet by chance without fail…so…"
"Fate is it…amazing isn't it…"
"Yes it is…, come Jenos if we don't dress you are properly we wont be able to make it, it is close to night time….!"
"Very well Eve, lead the way…"
Eve gave him a beaming smile and pull him into the warehouse…….
-End of Chapter-
