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Chapter 13:
And as she stalked out of the library, Belze could only follow not knowing what was going on.
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The Next Day…
"Hey Eve! You up yet?"
Knock! Knock! Bang! Bang!
Jenos stand at Eve's doorway with a pout. It was going to be noon and Eve isn't out from her room yet. But Jenos didn't have to wait for a long time…because hearing such a noise wasn't Eve favorite pastime and Jenos is well aware of that. True enough…a peeved Eve open the door to the rude guest.
"Jenos with that noise you are making…it will be a wonder if I don't open this door…so what do you want at such a time?"
"Oh nothing...just thought I come and pestered you…"
Eve placed her hands on her hips, clearly showing that she didn't accept his reason and was getting slightly irritated as a frown was seen on her face. Jenos seeing that look, began to worry, he spend quite some time in coaxing Eve out of her room, he better not let the chance slip from his hands.
"Sorry Eve…but I was wondering if you want to come out tonight…you haven't been out for some time…you know and fresh air is good for you!"
"Jenos…I really appreciate your caring and patient attitude for me but….really I don't feel like going out…"
"Oh come on Eve…just this once?"
Eve look doubtful, she didn't really want to come out but she shouldn't worry her brother either. So what can she do? She merely lowered her head slightly and sighs,
"Okay Jenos…you win, perhaps like you said fresh air would do me good…so where's the destination…?"
"In a forest…I just found it last night…It have a very beautiful lake…and I recommend you to see it…before you get old and can't walk!"
Eve pouted slightly at hearing his words, and couldn't help smiling a little.
"Sorry to disappoint you dearest brother…but you are way older than I am…perhaps you should say that you are the one growing old first not including Father and Mother."
Jenos chuckle; glad to know he had lifted up Eve's mood.
"Well…I have to be going…See you tonight at this spot at 10?"
"…Perfect…"
Eve giving him one last small smile closes the door gently. She walks towards the balcony and glanced out. She had nothing to do at that moment and was bored. She wonder how Jenos had found such a spot…why they never left the town before…even if a chance was given…Father wouldn't have allow him to leave the town through the forest. So how did Jenos managed to locate such a place? Did anyone help him or he had just spotted the place by chance and coincidence…? Well…whatever…it was no point thinking of that…all she know that life was currently boring for her. Perhaps some walking should clear her mind.
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Train walked around the headquarters with the biggest frown. He had woken up at the wrong side of the bed and his neck was killing him, to make things worse Rin was nowhere to be seen. Perhaps he should practice his shooting; it was quite early in the morning so if he were to head there…surely no one would be there. With a bored mindset, he quietly walks of to his destination, in hopes that none would be woken up by him and no one would be there in the training area.
His frown deepened when he spotted someone being there, Rin. Well…at least it was his junior and not someone else. He was thankful that Kyoko wasn't there, as she and Rin shared the same bedroom. Train couldn't have possibly handled a hyper girl in the wee hours of the morning.
Rin waved and jumped with light steps towards him.
"Bad Train…Don't think I didn't noticed …you look like you were going to hell when you saw me…yeah I know you hate the mornings and love the nights…but rise and shine, dear, the sun is up and the new day is here so buckle up!"
Train silently cursed at the hyper Rin.
"Rin what are you doing here?"
"Oh waiting for you…"
"…"
"Do I get the impression that you just wished you never entered those doors?"
Rin then pointed to the doors which Train had walked in. Train gave her a skeptical look.
"………Whatever…………"
Thus, Train then walks off to the training grounds. Rin immediately chased after him.
"Hey wait! Train!"
Train glanced at her with a bored look and with a sigh; he stood waiting for her question.
"Train…I was just wondering are you free for tonight?"
"Free? I think so but that depends on our leader's mood…"
"Yeah…so if everything goes right you are going to be free right?"
"I guess so…is something the matter…?"
"Nope…I was just thinking that we had been so busy since the last few nights…so why not we got out tonight?"
"What's the point of going out?"
"Must there be a reason! Besides we should go out more often as we don't know when the missions will come."
Train pondered slightly on the topic and he look very doubtful of the fact of going out. Finally, with hands on his hips,
"Fine, I'll go…happy now?"
"Very."
"Ah…leave me alone!"
"Your wish is my command…your highness!"
"Ah…shut up!"
Rin laughed and went off as Train glared at her. Rin glanced back with a big smile,
"Train, I'll meet you at the entrance at 10 sharp, okay!"
"…Whatever…"
With that Train headed towards the shooting grounds, wishing he had never entered the place.
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At night…
"Jenos…a host should never be late for meetings if the host is responsible for organizing the meeting…"
"Ahahahaha…sorry Eve…I was flirting and suddenly realized the time."
"So are we still going or do you plan to flirt for the rest of the night?
"Ah, of course not…we should get going…"
Eve then stalked off. Jenos just chuckled lightly as she reminded him of Sephira.
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"Train I say 10 sharp! Not 9 sharp!"
"I know…but I didn't have anything to do…"
"Ah I see…so how did you spend the so-call-boring-day?"
"Practice…avoiding Creed…beating up annoying people…banging my head against the wall…killing ants…?"
"Ah yes great way to spend your day…better than the last time when you last intend to pluck every single leaf from the apple tree…thank goodness I stop you in time!"
"Whatever…"
"So lets us set sail!"
"We are not sailors you know…we are bandits for your information if it took you this long to realize that fact…"
"Oh be quiet…I just find that words catchy!"
Train simply shrugged and went off. At the starting of the short trip, Rin gave the directions. Train realizing the destination, smiled slightly.
"Why are we going to the Lake of Silence at this time?"
"Smart Train…you catch on easily…well, it is always quiet over there isn't it…so why are you complaining?"
"…"
"Cat got your tongue?"
"Never mind…"
Train frowned slightly as he was met by bushes with prickly thorns. The last time he came here was perhaps a few months ago and completely forgotten about the bushes. Their thorns were sharp enough to cut your skins, even if cloths were blocking the way, and it irritates Train greatly. Rin could only laugh at Train's look.
"Come on Train…it wouldn't kill you to get through those annoying bushes right?"
Train just kept silent and glared at her while continuing his way, avoiding the thorns at all costs.
Ten minutes later…
"See, it wasn't that bad wasn't it?"
Train could only give her a disbelieving look. He went towards the lake and observed his surroundings. The lake was positioned in a very strategic area. The place always gave people the impression of calm, serene and quite atmosphere…and it was true. Not many knew about this area as it was located quiet far away from town, and it was Rin who had discovered this spot. It was a great spot for any shy or romantic couples; however Train didn't give this a thought. He leaned against a tree in a comfortable position and gave Rin a question look.
"What now?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well you invited me here…so there must be something on…you rarely invite me to such a far place from town..."
Rin then leaped to his spot, and waved a finger at his face while winking at him.
"Patient is vital…my dear black cat!"
Train just shoved her off with a skeptical look. Rin only then bounced through the entrance and waved back,
"Just wait there, okay! And don't you dare leave the place!"
"…."
Train could only watch her run off and he stood there with an irritated look on his features.
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"Jenos…please…next time find a better way…these thorns is highly annoying…"
"Sorry sister…but it can't be help as this is the only way…"
"Yeah right…where are we going in the first place?"
Jenos and Eve were walking on the same path that earlier Train and Rin had walked on. Jenos could only glanced back with a mischievous smile,
"The Lake of Silence…like how the name says…the lake is quiet and beautiful…of course…"
Eve couldn't help glancing up, the name had intrigued her.
"The Lake of Silence?"
"Yes…it is a place where not many know…"
"I see… so how come you know about it brother?"
Eve eyed him suspiciously. Jenos, with a confident smug look just shrugged,
"Oh…a thief just told me this place…hey there's the place…"
"...Wow…"
"Wow…isn't it?"
"Indeed brother."
Eve stand in awe at the lake. The water was crystal clear with no dirty substances like the drains in the corner of town. The lake was surrounded with trees of enriching color, it was welcoming for Eve. Those thorns she had gone through were worth it.
Jenos on the other hand was spotting for someone according to the plan. And thank God, he spotted him. He signaled for Eve to come over,
"Hey Eve…I think I lost my pocket knife at the bushes somewhere…why not you go and explore the place while I'll go and look for it…?"
"How careless of you brother…very well come back soon…won't you…?"
"Don't worry Eve…there are no wild animals here…even if there was…I doubt that 'he' would allowed them to come close to you."
"He? Who is 'he'?"
"Oh you'll find out sooner or later…now why don't you be a good girl and go down that path…is the best way to go first…all right …I'm leaving…make good use of the chance…"
Jenos then left leaving a very confused Eve. Who was 'he' that Jenos was talking about and what about the 'chance' he mentioned. Eve merely sighed and walked on…well, she wasn't going to waste her time pondering over those words. Better make use of the time. She walked on and slowly absorbed the images in her mind. It was breathtaking for her…and wished she could enjoy this till the very end. However, she was not permitted to as she spotted a familiar figure leaning against a tree. Eve stopped as she tried to make out who was the person…he was oddly familiar. She edged closer to the figure carefully so that she won't be detected.
She gasped as she realized who it was. No…she was trying to avoid this man at all costs though she was at fault. Now Jenos' words make sense, 'he' was referring to Train while 'chance' was the opportunity given. Oh drat that Jenos, he should have told her earlier…but she knew that she wouldn't followed if she knew what was to happen. To her relief Train hasn't detected her yet, maybe is because he had his eyes closed. Perhaps she should just walk away quietly when there is still time…but she wasn't a coward and she knew that she have to face her fears. And this was the perfect opportunity thought she didn't want to admit it.
However, she didn't have to decide any longer as it seems that Train had detected her. Train had heard light movements, and on instinct he pulled out his gun facing whatever had made the noise. He was shocked and speechless to find Eve standing there like the very night she stood before him when they first met. Train opened his mouth but closed back, he really didn't know what to say. He swiftly placed his gun back and immediately turned into the opposite direction in a hurried way, didn't care whether he would regret his decision or not.
Eve seeing this, quickly panic, as she reached out, grabbing Train's waist, refusing him to move.
"TRAIN WAIT!"
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"Hey, what do you think will happen?"
"I don't really know. Is up to Eve's courage and Train's understanding…but I get the feeling that everything will turn out fine you know…"
"What makes you say that?"
"…Girl's intuition…I guess?"
"I still don't really figure girls out…"
"Don't try…it will take you quite a while, perhaps even a life time…but Train really is a nice guy despite how the way you think."
"I guess so…"
Rin and Jenos were sitting in a small opening as they promised where they would have met yesterday.
"Hey enough of them…I wondering about your weapon though…since you are in Chronos and all…your weapon must be special…so can I take a look? Pretty please?"
Jenos chuckled lightly. That was what he likes about Rin, when interested in something, she would give the impression of a child's interest in a brand new toy. He then ruffled through his pockets for his beloved weapon.
"Here you go, is called 'Excelion', a beauty isn't it?"
"What? Is a glove? Damn I was expecting some thing bigger…"
Jenos couldn't help laughing.
"Hey don't say it that way…this weapon here had save me countless times…I'm indebt to it."
"Ah…do I detect a special bond here?"
"Yeah…you could say it that way…"
"I see…so what does it actually do…surely it got some special functions?"
"How right you are! Let me show you an example…"
"Hey! Wait a minute! Aren't you going to disturb the others then?"
"Have no fear. My weapon strongest point is when slicing up an enemy, it does it in a quiet way. Why not you bring a leaf over here?"
Rin then stood up and plucked a leaf from the closest tree. Jenos put on the glove and positioned himself slightly further from Rin.
"Okay…now slowly dropped it."
"All right."
Rin then released the leaf form her grasp, in a blink of an eye, the leaf was beautifully shredded to pieces. Rin could only stared in shock. Jenos smile with pride at his admiring audience.
"Wow…I can't believe it…the leaf was shredded into pieces in such quick time…!"
"Fascinating isn't it? Thanks to this…I was able to catch up with you on the alley run."
"Hey that is cheating!"
"Well…you didn't state the rules…so none of my business!"
"I don't care is still cheating!"
"Whatever lady…so what's your weapon?"
"Mine is just an ordinary whip and a spare gun…just in case."
"Stay away from me!"
"Hah…I don't want to be shredded by you too!"
They both laughed.
"Hey…could I take a look at 'Excelion'?"
"Sure…go ahead."
Jenos handed over 'Excelion' and stared at the moon while Rin inspected the weapon closely. Her finger going though the fine crafts on the beautiful glove.
"I can't believe that this glove is a weapon…"
"Don't worry about it…my reaction was somewhat yours when I was first given this weapon."
"Really? So what does it actually do?"
"At the tips on this glove…with a wave of my hand…silver strong strings will come out from there. Like I show you those strings can cut apart a human."
"I see."
Rin then put it on and find it too big for her small hand. Something then caught her interest.
"Hey…Jenos…what's this?"
"Oh…is a roman number…I'm not surprised that you didn't know. Is the number seven representing me!"
"Wait a minute…Train also has this similar number on his gun."
End-Of-Chapter
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