Author's Note: Hey guys, sorry for the late chapter as examinations is just around the corner so spare me!

Chapter 17:

"Rin we better get home. Is getting late."

"Well said! Eve, Jenos we better go!"

"See you at my house tomorrow anytime! Train should know the way!"

"Okay Eve! Bye!"


"Train, please do remember that we have a meeting tomorrow."

Train nodded while he continued playing with his food. Creed look on with a disapprove manner.

"Train, I do believe in the concept of breakfast being the most essential part in daily life."

Train just shrugged. He didn't really have good appetite in the early morning and he was usually a grouch in the mornings and things like his junior dumping him with Creed alone added extra pressure on him. He was snapped back from his thoughts when Creed pushes his chair back and giving Train an apologetic look.

"Sorry Train, I wish I could stay on but I got things I have to attend. And please try not to be late for tomorrow."
Train just turned back towards his food. After making sure Creed was gone, he stood up and immediately threw the food together with the plate out of the window, not caring if anyone seen it or not. He then totted of towards the garden. He looked around for a hollow but thick branch. Within a few minutes, he found what he was looking for. He then sat down, pulled out a small knife and started carving the branch slowly, careful in not making a mistake.

He sat there for a full ten minutes before Rin came passing by. Curiously, she sat down trying to figure out what her senior was up to this time.

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing special."

"Meanie!"

"Well said."

"Hmph!"

"……"

Rin pouted slightly as Train returned to his work slowly carving out pieces by pieces.

"I didn't know you do carving, Train."

"I learned it when I was young, I think. Please don't ask me who, my brain is a mashed potato that won't remember anything."

Silence engulfed the place.

"So Train when are we going to their place?"

"Night."

"Night? Why night?"

"Because I'm sure that the tailor is not done with your dress yet, Rin."

"But Train, can't we go there earlier?"

"I guess we could if you want to though I rather not destroy my morning by going to places that are crowded."

Rin jumped up excitedly, pushing Train's hand causing it to slip and cutting his own fingers. Train just frowned with disapproval as she mumbled excitedly to herself. He sucked lightly on his finger, stood up and pocketed the branch that now looks like a smooth tube carefully into his pocket.

"So in order to make you happy shall we go right now, Rin?"

"REALLY? You mean this instant?"

Train nodded.

"YES! Train! You are the best senior!"

Train could only smile.


Train tried to remember the place he had once targeted on, but the place look so different form nighttime and daytime. While Train was doing his job, Rin quickly exchanged news with some of her spies that were located near the town. The spies were under her command and reported to Rin every week for any news. They respect Rin a lot and are willing to sacrifice their own life for her. Rin, knowing this, treasured them like her own family.

Soon they were both on the way again. After walking a few more blocks, Train then came to an abrupt halt. Rin following him blindly bumped into him. Train pointed upwards and Rin's gaze followed the direction he pointed. Rin immediately gasped,

"Oh my goodness! It's huge!"

Train just kept on walking with Rin admiring everything that could be seen. Before they could finish passing the garden, Jenos was there to greet them. Train raised his eyebrow in suspicion while Jenos just waved to them with a huge grin.

"Ah Train, Rin! You guys are pretty early. I saw you guys coming from the windows."

Train just shrugged while Rin just jumped in excitement.

"I begged him to come here as early as possible!"

Jenos gave Train a sympathetic look.

"I understand your pain, Train. I got woken up by Eve in the wee hours in the morning. Too early for my taste, the sun wasn't up yet! Guess she was really excited about you guys coming! Why don't you guys go in and say hi to her? After all, she doesn't know you are here right now."

Train just gave him an amused look. Rin then ran forward, leaving Train and Jenos in the dust. Jenos was amused by Rin.

"Shall we go then?"

Train just nodded.


"Wow! Cool Train just looked at the place, is so beautiful!"

"I know that. I came here once, Rin."

Jenos then spoke up.

"Oh yeah! You stole that necklace, 'Memories' if I recalled."

Train held a guarded look. Jenos, as though reading his thoughts, answered with a smile,

"Don't worry, everyone is okay with it. You can have it, blamed us for our weak defense."

Train gave him a disapproved look.

"Nope, quite well guarded for my opinion, especially that knight."

"Knight? Ah, you must be talking about Sephira, Chronos leader."

Train looked at Jenos with a surprised look. Jenos just laughed it off.

"Yeah, I know what you mean. I was pretty shocked to at first, but when I saw her doing her training. I understand it all too well. The people in the castle Give her abd Chronos great respect. I had to adimt though, they desevered it.

"Jenos, I'm pretty surprised you know so much about Chronos as outsiders don't know much about it, even the castle people."

"Simple Train! I'm also a Chronos member, number lucky seven!"

Train looked dumbfounded.

"You are a Chronos?"

"Odd, didn't Rin told you about it?"

"Not a single thing."

"Never mind, do you want to see my weapon?"

"Sure."

Jenos then took his glove out and burst out laughing when he saw Train's expression. Train was giving him a look that clearly stated you-are-joking-with-me-aren't-you-?

"Train, this is for real. This is my weapon. It produces a thin, strong silvery wire at the end of my fingers tips if I give it a wave. And the wires are strong enough to cut a rock into pieces. Impressive, eh? Is called 'Expellion'."

Jenos then handed Train his treasure and gave of a proud look as Train examined it carefully, with awe. Train touched the fingers tips gently; afraid that the sharp tips might cut his hand. He handed it back to Jenos with gratefulness. It wasn't everyday that one gets to hold a Chronos weapon. Something was out of place though; the roman number 7 was similar to his number that was carved onto his gun. He was snapped back from his thoughts as Jenos waved a hand in front of him.

"Hey Train, since you are a bandit, you should have your own weapon right? May I see it?"

Train nodded and handed his heavy gun towards Jenos.

"Careful, is heavy. 'Hades' is the name."

To Jenos, 'Hades' was a beautiful gun with golden carvings over it. He turned the gun around to spot the roman number that Rin had mentioned the other day. And that it was, roman number 13, which symbolizes bad luck. Everyone knows that. Jenos touched the number lightly, feeling its strong material. This is definitely a Chronos weapon. They don't produce beautiful guns like this in town. So Train's really our last member who we were looking for the past few years. Jenos then noticed Train staring at him weirdly. He quickly returned Train's gun.

"It is a beautiful gun, 'Hades'."

Train nodded while placing it back to its respective sheath.

"Train, Rin! You're early."

The boys' attention was snapped back when Eve appeared at the top of the staircase.

Train gasped at the appearance of Eve. Jenos glanced up while Rin just run towards her.

"Eve, you look beautiful!"

Eve blushed slightly and glanced at Train. Rin seeing her look then happily run back to Train's side. She then dug her elbows hard towards Train's ribs and hissed,

"Train, compliment her!"

Train then started stuttering his words.

"Umm…Eve, you look beautiful."

Eve knew those words weren't Train's true words, but the word 'flattery' wasn't in Train's dictionary. She couldn't blame him; after all, she didn't think Train was pretty bright in this situation. He was a bandit, one who kills others if necessary. God knows how many had died in his hands. Her heart throbbed slightly but with difficulty, she put on a small smile.

"Thank you Train."

Rin heaved in relief.

"Rin?"

"Yes, Eve? Is some thing the matter?"

"I have good news for you, the tailor is pretty much done with your dress. Perhaps we can wait for him in my room, with a cup of tea?"

"That would be good. But aren't your parents at home? Is it okay for us to barge in without permission?"

"Is okay, Rin. They are out and they know you are coming. Only some knights are here."

"Knights?"

"Yes, Sephira, the leader of Chronos and Belze the assistant leader. But they are too busy with tomorrow preparations, so they can't greet you, forgive them."

"Nah, is alright. I was just curious."

Rin then glanced back at the boys. Jenos was currently drooling at the sight of Rin in her dress; she ignored Jenos and faced Train.

"So what are you boys going to do? Any ideas?"

Jenos frowned slightly. He suddenly grinned and placed a hand on Train's shoulder. Train wanted to shove him off when Jenos started speaking.

"Why not we go practice a bit, Train? After all, girls take a long time to do their stuffs right? So that gives us much time for us? So Train how about it?"

Train looked thoughtful. Well, a fight with a Chronos member sounds interesting; perhaps he could improve his fighting skills too. He gave Jenos a smirk.

"You on."

Jenos gave him a smug look.

"Don't come crying to me when you lose the battle."

"Hah, as if I will."

Rin and Eve both faced each other worried. It may sound safe to the boys but not to the girls. Rin spoke out first,

"Jenos, don't try your luck, you may seriously injured yourself, Train is really good. Almost the same with our leader."

Jenos quirked a brow and chuckled.

"Don't worry about me Rin. I will be the one having the last laugh. It will be good to fight with a bandit once in a while, afetr all not many get the chances. To make things better, this bandit is as strong as the leader? Interesting!"-

It was Eve's turn.

"Train, like what Rin said, I'm against this fight. Can't you guys walk around for a bit instead of fighting?"

Jenos grimaced at Eve's suggestion.

"Eve that would be too boring!"

"But…"

Train then spoke ending the argument in an instant.

"Eve, it will be fine."

Eve fell into silence.

Jenos then grabbed Train's wrist and pulled him off to the training grounds.

Rin just sighed in frustration and went up, followed by Eve. Eve could hear a bit mumble from Rin,

"Boys will be boys!"


Train stood in awe at the large expands of the ground before him.

"Are you sure this is training grounds, Jenos?"

"Of course Train, I come here almost everyday! I'm not surprised at your reaction, after all this is only for Chronos members."

"Chronos members, but I'm not one. Would it be alright if I enter this place without permission?"

"Everything will be fine, so come on! You are a member after all, so you coming here won't be such a big problem."

Train then stopped at what Jenos had said.

"Jenos, what did you just say?"

"Oops, nothing. Lets go in shall we?"

Jenos then walked in to the grounds. Train looked doubtful at what Jenos had just said. He shrugged and followed Jenos' trails.


Eve was quiet through the entire conversation. Rin, seeing Eve so silent, felt worried.

"Train is on your mind, isn't it Eve?"

Eve blushed slightly and shakes her head vigorously. Rin sensed her thoughts and smiled gently at her.

"Eve, give Train some time. He isn't very smart about these kinds of situations. You must understand that he does missions everyday, and coming to the stage of love, is pretty hard for him. Now, all he knows is fighting and killing. That's no fun in that. So please be patient with him."

Eve lowered her gaze, making her fringe covered her eyes completely.

"I know, Rin. I know how life is for him. I know he's not too bright about these. And I'm pretty silly about loving and caring for a bandit, no less. Why, I could have gone after rich royals families, but amazingly, I chose him and I do not regret about it. But what I want to know is does he feel anything at all?"

Rin hearing this, gave her a warm smile.

"Eve, I don't think that you loving a bandit is silly. Quite brave I think. We are kind of hard to connect after all. But one think I can ensure you, Train does feel for you. He had changed after meeting you. So please be at ease and don't worry about it anything. If you are strong, then everything will be alright."

Eve gave her a grateful smile. She felt a heavy load being lift form her shoulders and was glad Rin had talked to her about it. Eve smiled lightly,

"So is things fine with you and Jenos?"

Rin blushed.

"Hey, why are we suddenly talking about me?"

"Well sorry Rin. I was just curious about it, I guess."

"Well, for your information, everything is fine for us."

"That's nice to hear, Rin. Anyways, I wondered how the boys are doing. I hope they are not injured."

Rin just pouted.

"Ah leave them, stubborn morons!"

Eve gave her a wicked smile.

"If Train hears that…"

Rin grimaced at the thought.

"I'll get killed!"


"Come on Train! I still packed full with energy, and you haven't inflected a single scratch on me yet!"

Jenos was answered with silence. They were currently fighting in a forest, almost an hour, and each side thinks that he has a strong opponent to deal with. Jenos was very impressed at Train's catlike skills. He was faster and more agility than Jenos. But Jenos was stronger and he has an advantage for his wire was hard to be seen. Train, on the other side was also pretty impressed with Jenos. The last time he fought properly was 3 years ago, when Creed challenge him to a duel which ended in a tie.

Train dodged the wire that was coming fast at him with ease and fired some bullets at his attacker. Jenos seeing the bullets, sliced them up in a blink of eye. But Train wasn't giving him a chance to react for the second attack, as he dashed towards him and used 'Hades' to bruised Jenos' left leg. Jenos winced at the pain and fell to his knees. Train stood in front of him with a smirk plastered on his face. Jenos gave a slight growl and with a wave of his hand, the wires had wrapped themselves on Train's right leg and threw him off to a nearby lake with a big impact. Jenos then grinned,

"Hah, who's wining now?"


"Belze, is there a fight going on outside?"

Belze walked towards the window and was amused at the scene before him. Sephira seeing that look, went to the window to join Belze with curious, leaving her soon-finished work. She too was amused as she saw the fight when Train bruised Jenos' left leg. She continued watching when Train was thrown into the lake. She smirked slightly,

"Interesting. A bandit who really is a Chronos member fighting with a current one. Well, this is definitely more interesting than working."

-End-of-Chapter-