-Ch.5-

Kuro looked at Rain, who had just put Len in her room. She sat on the couch across from the wall he was still leaning on. "So…were where you for the past week?" "…Morroc…" Rain gave him a look, "Why? You know people in Morroc hate us…" "Hmph. I didn't care about what they thought. I went there to be by myself for awhile. That a problem?" "No…you could have told me though. So I didn't have to worry about your sorry Bunni." Kuro looked at her, a shocked look in his eyes. 'She was worried…about me?' "What about Leon?" Rain smiled "I found out he isn't my type. I mean…come on…He ran away when the monsters attacked Comodo!" She laughed while Kuro smiled. He loved it when she laughed. She laughed around him. Only him. He was happy about that. That's why he..loves her. He would risk himself to save her…But..he could never come to saying what he felt to her. Rain got up, stretching a bit while yawning. "I'm off to bed. Night Kuro!" She smiled, walking off into the dark hallway. Kuro smiled at her, watching her leave. That was…till he too…had gone off to his room.

-Else where-

A man in long pants and a short sleeve shirt and upon his wrist was a big cloth, that a flacon was sitting on, clinging to the clothed arm. In his other hand held a bow that looked as if it was made of gold. And upon his back was a quiver with many arrows in it. Next to him, was a maiden of god. She was wearing a pinkish outfit of a priestess, a book in one hand and a birreta on top of her head. "Monoe…Please…tell me where we are going." The priestess said, looking at him. The sniper ignored her, continuing to walk at a fast pace. "Don't speak…We'll get there when we get there." Monoe said, not even looking at her. The priestess huffed, glaring at him. She then got an idea, stopping and plopping down on the soft grass. Monoe noticed this, turning around and glared at her. "Get…UP!" "NO! I'M TIRED SO I WILL SIT!" She yelled, glaring back at him full force. Monoe went up to her, grabbing her arm and forcing her up to her feet. "WOMEN! YOU WILL LISTEN TO WHAT I SAY!..." Monoe was about to yell more, but a voice cut in. "Now now…that is no way to treat a lady." Monoe turned around, glaring at where the voice had come from. A man in thick, heavy armor stepped out from the brush. "What is a crusader doing out here in the Payon fields?" Monoe snapped at him. "I was on my way back to Payon, heard yelling and came to investigate. "A man of god. Shouldn't you be in a church?" "Shouldn't you be letting the lady do as she please?" "No." "There is your answer." The Crusader went up to them, gently prying Monoe's hand off the priestess. "My lady…what is your name?" She blushed "Uh..I'm…Lu." He smiled, "Lu…my name is Maki. Shall I take you to town while this..sniper does what he needs?" Lu's bright green eyes brightened up, "Oh really!?" Maki nodded, smiling brightly. Lu quickly hugged him before looking at Monoe. Green eyes clashed with his red glare. "Have fun with your journey Monoe!" Lu ran of leaving Maki to follow after her.

Lu continued to run, her forest green hair blowing behind her. Maki just chuckled. 'She acts like a child…heh.' Maki ran a hand through his blue hair. "So..Lu…what where you doing with that sniper anyway?" Lu stopped running, slowing down to a stop. "…He...promised that he would help me find my best friend. I was walking with him one day and he disappeared. No one in town knew where he was. Always said "I thought he was with you?" but he just up and disappeared. Monoe came into the picture…and said he would help me for a price. I asked what the price was but he didn't say a thing. But I wanted to find my friend…I miss him so much!" Lu cried out, falling to the grassy floor beneath her. Maki looked sorrowfully at her. He too lost a great friend before. He walked up to her, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Lu..I promise to help anyway I can to find your friend. I had lost a friend before…so I know how you feel. I will help..ok?" Lu looked up at him, tears still spilling from her eyes. "O..ok…" Maki helped her up, and the two of them set off again for town.

.Back with Rain and Kuro.

Kuro had woken up early that morning. Rain and Len still sound asleep across the hallway. He got up, going to the kitchen to make something to eat. He was starving! His stomach growled at him and he chuckled lightly, patting his stomach. "Yes yes. I'll eat. Don't be all grouchy." He heard a small giggle from behind him, turning around to see Len. Her hair was a bit frizzy from the bed. He smiled at her, "Want something to eat Len?" She nodded but looked back at the hallway "Will mommy make it?" Kuro laughed, and nodded. "Lets go wake her up." The two had snuck into Rain's room, holding in their giggles. Without warning, the two jumped onto the bed, making Rain bounce off the bed and onto the floor. Kuro and Len burst out laughing. Rain got up and glared at the two, flames surrounding her form. "YOU BOTH ARE DEAD!" Kuro grabbed Len and quickly ran out of the house, sharp objects following them out the door.

-End Ch.-