Return of the Angels
The sun had blinked at Raven through the curtains the next morning. He roused and groaned, opening his violet eyes, he blinked away the sleep. It took him around a minute to remember where he was. Fully awake, he allowed himself to slouch on the couch. It couldn't tell the time even if he were to look at the position of the sun in the sky. The curtains were flying from the wind, no wonder the sun had been blinking at him. He frowned, solidly remembering that he had closed those doors early hours of the morning after he had allowed Shadow to come into the house. Was that his mistake?
The shuffling in the kitchen made him lift himself from the couch and wander into the room where he heard the noise. The smell of food wafted to him as he approached the kitchen and when he stood in the doorway, he saw that girl standing at the stove. Her black hair tumbled down to her waist and she had her back to him. By the way she wore the robe over those clothes that didn't appear to be working material; she had not long woken up. He could tell which side she had slept on because that part was tussled. But had she opened those doors this morning?
She half turned around, her eyes a little wide and the pink upon her cheeks spoke that she was flushed from embarrassment.
"I hope you don't mind some fried fish and rice this morning."
He remained silent and she turned back to the food before she could burn it. He noticed the two plates on the side next to her and thought better than to disturb her. He watched as she placed a fish on each plate and placed the pan in the sink, running the water on it, hearing it hiss as it cooled. She then got a small paddle like item and scooped out some rice and placed it in a bowl, adding another scoop and patting it down so that it wouldn't fall. She filled the other bowl with the same amount of scoops and patted that down as well. She took a set to the table and placed it on the opposite side of the table, the seat in front of him and she placed the other set in front of the seat nearest her.
It was at the nearest seat that she seated herself.
She picked up her bowl and chopsticks and then gazed at him with confusion in her eyes. He pushed himself away from the wall and took the seat opposite her. He took hold of the bowl and begun to carefully eat the rice in a nice manner. He would have devoured it if he hadn't had company that seemed to calm him. Occasionally through their meal they would glance at each other but when the other wasn't watching them. Raven couldn't help but notice that this female made him calm, soothe him, but also brought panic to his thrill for a fight heart. She was vulnerable for attack, if there was one that would come for him.
He finished it before her, thanking her for the food he stood.
"Don't worry about the pots, I can do them."
Without wanting to argue with her or cause her to become stubborn, he allowed her to do what she wished. He exited the room without a word and made way for the room he had slept in. The living room was as clean as he had seen it last night. His organoid stood by the window, but he was guarded and alert. Upon his master's arrival he turned to face him. He could see that Shadow had found no danger and he eased himself onto the couch. He waited, he had no choice to. He would recuperate here with a female that just easily set him at an easy pace. Normally he would want to rush and get things done. But she made it where things should be given time to complete.
She came into the living room around an hour later, fully clothed in jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt. He noticed her red eyes that were not as raging as a fire, whereas the blue he had been used to were. He saw two opposing females in his lifetime and he seemed to be planning on spending quite a lot of time with this one. She sat on the seat beside him and smiled gently. Her eyes were tired, he noticed. They also spoke of a nightmare she might have had when she was sleeping. He would have command her to go back to bed, but her eyes were awake and alert. So he remained silent.
"What do you plan on doing now?" she suddenly asks, breaking the silence between them.
"Recuperating then hitting the road." He replies.
"You don't plan on staying?"
He glanced at her and saw that she seemed to have gotten used to him around here. She was willing to put up with him, if he remained by her side. But he didn't plan on sticking around for too long. He wasn't that type of guy. He looked away from those eyes.
"No, I have other things to do."
It was so unlike him to be acting this way, around anyone. Normally he would be issuing orders and giving her demands. But he unconsciously liked this girl and he didn't want to do anything to upset her. Why was it that he must act different around two females that brought the opposite affects to his heartless heart? He couldn't understand it, but there was no way he was going to admit he liked this girl sitting next to him, or the girl that no longer existed amongst planet Zi's species.
"Oh…" she stated in sadness.
"But I don't plan on leaving too soon either."
She looked at him with eyes shining bright and hope in her eyes. "That's great to hear." He looked at her again and saw that the smile on her face was really gentle. He liked that smile, he could most definitely get used to it. "My name's Leara, what's yours?"
"Raven…"
Within thirty minutes they both were out the house and doing some shopping. Leara was helping him gather up all the stuff he needs for his journey. She was a big help to him, but why was she so kind to him? He didn't understand why she was being like this for someone like him. Well he hadn't told her his profession, what he does for a living. He earns nothing out of it, but it was what he knew how to do and he was really good at it too. If she knew about him, knew of what he does, maybe then she would remember who he was. He had thought that his name alone would get her to run of screaming, but she acted different. She had no suspicions and he knew that deep down, she's too vulnerable for anything.
If he really was a criminal, a heartless male, he would have done with her what he wanted and would have been out of there by now. But it was different, he didn't do that. He knew he cared about this female, but he didn't understand why he should. She didn't get him excited, pumped up with adrenaline, she was easy going and it seemed that he had taken grasp of it as well. Maybe it was good to be easy going for a while. Until he has finished recuperating from what has happened, he would take it easy, go with the flow and just enjoy something he hasn't done in a long time.
He would try to act normally.
"Shopping for your clothes… I thought females were difficult, but you're worse." She said to him with a gentle smile.
He shrugged his shoulders, smiling ever so slightly. "Can't be helped with how crap they have male clothing."
She giggled. He's never heard that sound from a female before, and he must admit; it was cute, coming from her. She was scanning the shops and she suddenly grabbed him by the wrist and pulled him to a sweet store. He wasn't much for sweets, but he let her drag him anyway. They took a seat after she had ordered a double sundae for herself and Raven decided for a cold drink of water. She huffed at what he got himself.
"You really should have got an ice cream."
"I don't like sweets." He muttered.
"Have you ever tried one?"
"No..."
"So try one!" she declared.
He shook his head forcefully. He was not going to obey like she was his master. The only one that could ever control him was Prozen, and now that he's gone, there would be no one else that could have the privilege to do it. He narrowed his eyes at her and she sank low in her seat, fearing that gaze. He grunted to himself, but instead of backing down he turned his head away and gave it to some other. He did not want her to feel depressed or anything of the sort. He only wanted her to be happy, but he knew that sooner or later he would have to cause that depression. Unless he could take her with him instead of leaving her behind in this dump!
"Raven…" she called out to him, her hand gently touching his arm until he cringed and pulled away.
He wasn't used to such contact with anyone, especially a female's. She felt hurt by that and he sighed softly. But he still did not reach out to give her contact. He was sure she would be able to pick it up that he wasn't a type to have contact like that. And she did. Her face turned from being hurt to understanding. That soft smile said it all. She understood, she actually understood. He was grateful, but he didn't know why. He glanced down at her sundae and saw that it was empty. They left together under the scorching sun and continued to buy things that Raven needed to stock up for his journey.
He had left Shadow in the house, making sure he guarded it well. Maybe the creature was slacking off because he was bored. If he was then Raven would be angry, because for a while that home would be where they were staring. If they lose it, Shadow would not only feel guilty but he would surely be punished for his careless actions. Right now, Shadow had nothing to do with his day. This was something else, to feel an experience like this with a female just felt… normal to him. He had never felt anything normal, but maybe this was it?
He liked it. It was unusual for him, but he liked it. He liked the girl; he liked the experience they were having together, he liked everything since he came to this place. He couldn't help it, it was like he was being manipulated, forced to like it. Because this really was totally not him! He would never accept anything from another and he was doing all and listening to this female as if she was Prozen. But she wasn't, he could see she wasn't. But he obeyed her for crying out loud! He tried to ponder on why he was so obedient, why he refused to refuse her. He didn't understand any of it.
He tried to understand what was going on. But nothing came to him. He felt as if it was normal with him, as if it happens often. But it doesn't. He couldn't begin to understand himself, but for some reason he knew that this felt weird. He just couldn't come to terms with it. Even if he tried to refuse this, he wouldn't be able to. It felt normal to him and his mind doesn't register what is happening. He probably hasn't even realized anything yet, but he must have had that feeling that something was disagreeing with this. Even Shadow seemed to be acting a little strangely lately.
It was as if Shadow was ruthless and evil.