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Kazuma's Pov

I looked at Lapis beaten up body and felt so angry that I wanted to realease my entire power to destroy the whole city. That bastard. I would definetely get him for this. I will kill you Bernhardt.

When I arrived at the hospital the doctors in sent me to wait until she was treaten. I sat down on a chair infront of the operating room. This could take a while. But I would definetely stay here. I wanted to be with her when she woke up. I would stay no matter how long it would take.

Ren's POV

Ayumi and I were walking home like nii-sama instructed us to do. I looked at her and noticed that her eyes were teary and her knees were shaking.

"Ayumi, are you really allright?"

"Don't worry Ren. I am fine. It's just that...I am scared...I don't want Lapis onee-san to die."

I stopped walking and lifted up her chin so that she was looking me into the eyes.

"There is no need to be scared. Nii-sama saved her. She will be fine. She will be treated at a hospital and will be fine soon. We will play games with her soon again. Don't worry."

"Ren..."

I couldn't stop myself from doing what I did in the next moment. She just looked so innocent it almost broke my heart. I wanted to protect her. Yes. Just the way Kazuma protected Lapis I wanted to protect Ayumi. I didn't want to see her cry. I gently wrapped my arms around her tiny body and pulled her close to me.

I started to stroke her head.

"It will be allright Ayumi..."

3 days later...

Kazuma's Pov

I was sitting in her room everyday. I slept in a bed next to her and listened to her fragile breathing everyday. Why wasn't she waking up? Didn't she tell me her body heals quickly by itself? Then why didn't she wake up until now? I tightened the embrace around her hand. I wanted her to feel my touch. I hoped that she would wake up from it. But there was no reaction. I sighed and heard my cell phone ring. I took it out and looked at the screen.

Ayano.

I didn't take any calls from anyone ever since I've been here with Lapis. The only person I took calls from was Ayano.

"Hey..." I said dull.

"Kazuma..."

"What's up?"

"How is she?"

"She still didn't wake up."

"..."

"How have you been? I hope you could manage to destroy the disturbances in town without my help."

"What the hell are you thinking? Of course I could. I don't need your help!"

There was my old Ayano again...I laughed to myself.

"Anyways, just be careful."

"Yeah."

"See you."

"Bye."

I starred at her motionless body again. Seeing her like that broke my heart. I should have been there to avoid this. I couldn't protect her...again. Tsui-Ling... I closed my eyes and saw the tortured image of her when Armagest killed her. I saw the pain and fear in her eyes. I felt tears forming in my eyes...No...don't cry...I have to be strong...I have to kill off the ones reponsible for that...I...

My eyes opened as I heard someone coming inside the room. I instantly stood up and turned around to see who it was.

When I saw the tiny old man with a sad look on his face while watching the uncounsicous girl infront of him I already knew what he would say. Fucking creep! How can such a failure call himself a doctor! That bastard I will kill him!

"You bastard!" I yelled, pulling him by his collar.

"I will kill you for not saving her!"

"Yagami-san, she will wake up soon."

"You've told me that 3 days ago, get real."

"I can't say when exactly she will wake up. But her condition is getting better day by day. She will wake up when her body is strong enough to live a normal life again. We, doctors, can't decide that for a patient. It's up to him. Or I should rather say, up to their body. When she gains more strenght she will wake up. Just wait."

I looked him in the eyes. Could I really believe what he said? Or was it all a lie not to make me worry? I looked at her, Tsui-Ling wouldn't want me to treat the man who tried to save her life like this. I let go of him.

"I am sorry for going beserk." I stated.

"That's okay. I can totally understand it. It hurts to loose a person you really love."

He walked out of the room.

"When she wakes up, call me. I will have to do some examinations on her."

"Okay." I replied.

I sat down on the chair again. It was already getting dark outside. So that would make day 4. When will you wake up? Please wake up! I begged holding her hand. I was waiting for hours. But she didn't wake up there was no reaction to my words or to my touch. My eyes got heavy and I let my head sink into her soft belly and fell asleep. Please wake up...

Lapis Pov

I opened my eyes and everything around me was pitch black. Where was I? I tried to remember what happend to me the last time I was awake. I remembered the fight with Bernhardt. Did I die? Why am I here? Ayumi-chan...where is she? Is she safe? I felt something laying on my stomach. I thought of Ayumi-chan. Maybe it was her lifeless body. That thought was ...I couldn't describe the feeling. But it was definetely sadness. I ran my hand through the thing laying on my belly. I felt hair. But it wasn't Ayumi's hair. It was short. I was glad. But someone with short hair could just be- Ren-kun! My body started to shake. Ren, he died because of me. Just where am I? Maybe master brought us to his mansion. Maybe he is sacrificing Ayumi right now! I have to find her... I tried to move Ren's head away from my body. Suddenly I heard a groan. It wasn't that of a young boy though. It was that of a grown man. A man I knew so well.

"Tsui-Ling.." He said sleepy.

"Kazuma. It's me Lapis." I replied.

"Thank god, you are finally awake."

"Yeah..."

He turned on the lights. I could see where I was now. It was a room with two beds. Maybe this was Kazuma's hotel room.

"You were sleeping for 3 days. I am glad you are awake now. How are you feeling?"

"I am..." How was I feeling?

"Fine..."

He gave me a gentle smile and patted my head.

"I am so glad..." he whispered.

"Are we in your hotel room?"

"No. We are at a hospital. You were beaten up pretty badly."

"I see. When will I get out?"

"The doctor said he will do some examinations on you tommorow. If everything is fine you will probably be able to get out soon."

"Where is Ayumi-chan? Is she fine?"

"She is fine. Thanks to you."

"I am glad to hear that. I was so worried. When I woke up I thought that Bernhardt took her. And what about Ren?"

"He is fine too."

"Thank god."

I tried to get up but was held back by Kazuma who was placing his hands on my shoulders.

"Don't get up yet." He was looking me into the eyes deeply. His grip was so strong I couldn't get out of it even if I tried my hardest. My heart started to beat so fast. Why was this happening? What did this mean?

He pressed me back onto the bed. My heart started to beat even faster. Why?

"I think I can get up Kazuma."

"But you are still not fully healed! Stay in bed until the doctor gives you permission to move again!" He yelled. What was he getting so angry about? Was he really that worried about me? I remembered what he said that day...

"You are not the one I want to protect. It is the part of Tsui-Ling that is still alive inside of you"

He wasn't worried about me...he was worried about that part of me... I didn't want to cause him anymore pain and so I did as he said.

I smiled at him lightly.

"Tsui-Ling is really lucky." I said, while not understanding what real "happiness" is yet, I probably just said this to make him feel better.

He got up and turned away. Maybe I said something wrong...

"I love her."

"I love her so much."

"I love her so much!" He started to cry, as he banged his fist against the wall. It started to bleed. But he didn't seem to care about that. The pain in his heart must have been so much stronger. I starred at him, not knowing what to say. He then moved towards me and sat down on the bed. He wrapped his arms around me. His grip was so strong. It was as if he held me like that in order not to ever loose her again.

His words just confirmed my assumtion.

"I wont ever let go of you. Tsui-Ling, I love you so much. You are inside of her right? You can hear me right? Tsui-Ling please forgive me for not being able to save you back then...I love you. I love you more than anything. Please come back, I can't live without you. You can hear me right Tsui-Ling?"

"Yes." I answered. I wanted to comfort him. I so hoped that I did the right thing this time. He embraced me tighter. My heart started to beat faster...and faster...it felt...good. Being held by him felt really good.

Lapis Flashback of Tsui-Ling's life in her (Lapis) dream

The beautiful brunette was coming back from some shopping. She wanted to go back to her home. Where her loved one was already waiting for her. She wanted to cook him something nice. It was dark. She heard someone walking behind her. She didn't care. She believed it would just be someone who went shopping, just like her. But as he followed her further, she got nervous.

"What does he want? Geez! If that pervert tries anything funny I will beat him with the patatoes I just bought! And when I tell Kazuma about this he will beat him to a bloody pulp!"

But then she felt a wet rag covering her month and nose. It smelled disgusting. She got a headache and lost consiconcious soon after.

When she woke up she way laying on the floor of a dark and cold room. She looked around.

"Where am I?"

She heard an evil grin.

"Welcome." The man walked towards her. He had long blonde her. He looked like he was in his forty's. He looked mysterious and scary. Her body started to shake. He kidnapped her. What did he want?

Tsui-Ling sat up and tried not to show him how scared she actually was.

"Let me go!" She demanded.

He bend down to her height.

"No. I can't do that." He replied.

"What do you want?"

"We need you for a sacrifice. You are most suitable.."

"What are you talking about?"

"Hmph. Stupid girl. You will get to know soon enough. Just be quiet and wait for now."

"Kazuma will save me! He will beat you up that even your mother wont regnorize you!"

"Hahahahah. I don't think so. He is a weakling."

Tsui-Ling clenched her teeth.

"No! He is not! He is strong! He will definetely come and save me!"

The man just continued to laugh and left the room.

"Wait! Where are you going!"

She was left alone in that room again. She was freezing.

"Kazuma. Please save me. I am scared. Why did they kidnap me? What do they want from me?"

A few minutes later the man was back, but he wasn't alone this time. Another man, who had the same hair style as him, was with him.

"Here it is." The blonde man with the blue mask said, pointing at the brunette.

"Nice job Bernhardt. That will definetely teach him a good lesson."

Tsui-Ling wondered. What were they talking about?

"What are you two talking about!"

"About your lover Kazuma. Thank him for being here."

"Stop talking nonsense! How do you know him!"

"I am the head of Armagest. An organisation of modern magic users. He tried to fight us. That weakling. We wont forgive anyone who attacks us, we will teach him a good lesson by killing you right infront of his eyes. You love him don't you? Hmph. Disgusting."

She started to shake all over. She didn't knew what to say.

"Stop all that! Let me go! You two are evil! Stop it!"

"He will be here soon. Get everything ready Bernhardt. Before he sees her dying I want to play with him a bit."

"Got it Master."

"He will defeat you two before you can harm me! He will protect me! He promised it! He wont allow you to hurt me!"

The man with the blue mask came closer. He pulled her up roughly by her arm.

"Let go!" She struggled. He grabbed her wrists and pressed her against the wall.

She looked away, she didn't want to look into the face of such an evil man.

"You are really beautiful you know."

"Let go of me...Please let go..." She begged as her eyes filled with tears.

"He doesn't deserve someone as beautiful as yourself. Infact I do pity you. You will have to die just because he got you into this mess. Poor thing. But I wont be able to let a beautiful girl like you just disappear. I will create an entity by your image. I will make you mine. You will become my servant." He said as he licked his lips.

"Let me go, please!" Tsui-Ling begged as she started to cry harder.

He summoned a sword and ripped off all her clothes with it. She screamed

"No! No! No!"

and tried to stop him, while doing that the sword cut her arm. She held it and whimpered in pain. As she realized that she was completely nude she covered her breasts with her arms. She was shaking so much it was as if she would collapse anytime. Bernhardt smirked.

"This will give the whole thing a much better image."

She panted heavily. Tears were running down her cheecks.

"He will save me. He will definetely. He will make you regret what you did!"

"Hmph. I am not scared of a weakling like him. Get going."

He grabbed her arms and pulled her. They went into a large room. Bloody body cutting tentacles were placed infront of them. Tsui -Ling's eyes widened.

"Kazuma! Kazuma! Please save me!" She thought.

Bernhardt leaned close to her.

"Where is your hero now?" He whispered into her ear sarcastically..

She didn't answer. Where was Kazuma? Will he not come to save me? Was he really defeated by the other man? Was all she could think of. But she still had faith. She had faith in Kazuma. He would come and save her, after all he promised it.

A phone started to ring. Bernhardt picked up.

"Yes Master."

"I got the bastard pretty badly. It's really fun playing with him. But I am afraid that he might die if I continue this. He is such a weakling. Start the operation. We are heading there now."

"Got it Master."

Bernhardt smirked at the frightened girl. He had fun seeing her being so scared. He psuhed her down and the body-cutting tentacles were now wrapping around Tsui-Ling's arms, legs, and her stomach. It was such an awful pain. She started to scream as the tentacles slowly cut through her body. She cried harder.

"Kazuumaaa..." She thought helplessly.

She already lost alot of blood. She got weaker and couldn't scream anymore. All she could do now was to whimper. Bernhardt's face showed pleasure and enjoyment.

The other man kicked Kazuma into the room. Tsui-Ling noticed it but was too weak to say anything. She so hoped that he would save her before she lost too much blood.

"This is your punishment you bastard!" The other man said evilly.

Kazuma's eyes widened as he saw the nude body of his girlfriend slowly being cut to death by sharp tentacles.

"Tsui-Ling!" He yelled as he got up to try and save her. Just then he got pushed back by a strong attack of Erwin. He was so injured already. He shouldn't be able to walk. Now he was even weaker. He wouldn't be able to save her like that...because of him she would... He tried to get up once again. Erwin fired another attack at him which almost knocked him out. But he wouldn't allow his body to work against him. Not now. He had to save her...He tried to get up again...but he couldn't...he tried it again and again and again...it was useless. He was too weak. Bernhardt and Erwin grinned evilly. They were enjoying his pain and sadness.

"Tsui-Ling..."

She heard him call her name and weakly turned her head to look into his face one last time.

"Kazuma.." She whimpered.

"Tsui-Ling! Please stop!" He begged as tears ran down his face.

"Not even a top rated doctor could save her now that she lost so much blood." Erwin replied mockingly.

"Tsui-Ling! Don't die!"

"Fear and despair. I like this expression's yours and your lovers!" Erwin shouted as Tsui-Ling finally died.

"Kaaaazuuuumaaaaaaaaaa!" She whimpered with her last strenght. Right after that her body disappeard and her power was used to summon a powerful demon.

Pain. A lot of pain. I could feel it. I could feel her pain. It hurts. Please stop! It hurts!

End of flashback

Lapis POV

This pain. It just wouldn't stop. I started to scream in my sleep. The pain was just too unbearable.

Kazuma's POV

I heard a scream and instantly got up.

I turned on the light and saw her screaming as if she was in an awful pain. She was still alseep. It was probably a bad dream...or maybe... I started to shake her.

"Lapis! Lapis! Wake up!" Her screams stopped and she slowly opened her eyes. Those eyes. If you'd look into them you would instantly fall in love. But I noticed something else. An expression she never showed before. Fear. She was scared. She was shaking. I wrapped my arms around her waist and strocked her cheeck.

"It's okay now. Don't be scared. I'm with you." She seemed to calm down now. I felt her hand holding on to my shirt tightly. It was the first time she did something like this. What in the world did she see?

"Kazuma...I..."

Why did she cut herself of?

"What? Continue...!"

"I...finally understand you."

"What do you mean!"

"When Bernhardt attacked Ayumi-chan I felt sadness. I know how you felt back then..."

Why did she come up with that right now? What did she see? It had to be some of Tsui-Ling's life. I needed to know. She had to tell me.

"What did you see in your dream Lapis? Why were you screaming? It was about Tsui-Ling right?"

Lapis POV

I couldn't tell him what I saw. It would make him feel even worse. He was lucky not to know about the conversation Master and Tsui-Ling had. He was lucky not to know about how awful the pain she felt was. I wouldn't tell him what I saw. I didn't want to hurt him any further. I remained silent.

"I asked you what you saw!" He yelled. His voice sounded angry. He was better off not knowing. I looked him into the eyes, hoping that he would understand me without words.

"Tell me what you saw!" He yelled shaking me violently. What should I do?

He shook me again and again and again.

"Tell me! You got a flashback of Tsui-Ling's life again right? I love her! I have the right to know what you saw!" His face was so close to mine, I felt uncomfortable.

He finally let go off my shoulders.

He calmed down.

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to be violent."

"It's okay." I finally managed to say.

He looked at me with eyes that made me feel so...I couldn't describe it.

"Lapis, please tell me what you saw. "

"I don't want to make you sad. I did horrible things to you...I don't want to..."

"Stop it. I already told you that you are not at fault. The one at fault is Bernhardt. He is the one who made you that way. You were controlled by him. He used your innocent heart. But don't worry about it. I will kill him soon. I will kill him for everything he did. To me. To Tsui-Ling, to you, to Ayano, to Ren and to Ayumi."

"Now please tell me what you saw..." He continued.

I thought about it for a while. I decided to tell him after all. Because...as he said...he had the right to know it.

"I will tell you Kazuma. But please promise me one thing. Don't cry."

"I wont."

I told him the whole thing and he looked so depressed it gave me that strange feeling again. He was silent for a while.

"Tsui-Ling..."

"Kazuma...I..."

"I will kill Bernhardt. I will kill him. I will definetely kill him."

As the two of us went back to bed to get some more sleep, I heard Kazuma's cries. He couldn't keep his promise after all. I felt so bad hearing him cry. But it was only natural. He loved her so much. Love really seemed to be a great thing. Love between man and woman. I wished someone would love me the way Kazuma loved Tsui-Ling someday...

The next day

I was allowed to take a walk today. Kazuma and I went out into the beautiful garden of the hospital. We walked around and I was glad to be able to walk again, I couldn't stand just laying around any longer. But my freedom was limited. The doctor told me to go back to bed in 1 hour.

Once the walk was finished we went back to my room.

"Ayano and the others will come to see you soon. They were so happy when I told them that you woke up."

I smiled brightly. It was rare of me to show such a smile. But recently I learned how to smile that way. Most proberly because of the new family I've found. The Kannagi's were so kind to me.

The door opened.

Ayano was holding flowers in her hand. Ren some chocolates. And Ayumi..she was holding a stuffed doll. Were these things supposed to be gifts for me? No, probably not...

"Yo Lapis! Nice to see you are back to your usual self!" Ayano said as she placed the flowers on the table.

"Thanks Ayano-chan." I said and smiled lightly.

"Let's enjoy these delicious chocolates together Lapis nee-san." Ren smiled brightly, placing the chocolates next to the flowers.

"Thank you Ren-kun."

Ayumi's eyes were teary. She ran towards me and hugged me as her tears went running down her cheecks uncontrolled.

"Lapis onee-chan! I am so happy that you are alive! I was so scared! I thought I would loose you! If you died I would never forgive myself for it! Since you did your best in protecting me! I am so sorry that you had to go through all this pain just to save me! I promise that I will never trouble you like that again! I wont let you get hurt because of me again! Lapis onee-chan I am so glad that you are fine now! Thank you so much for protecting me! Thank you! Take this doll. I made it just for you! Please treasure it. Always remember how much I love you. "

"Ayumi-chan it's okay. There is nothing to apologize for. I love you too. That is why I protected you. Thank you for the doll. I will treasure it." I smiled lightly and hugged her back. This felt so good. This was what love felt like. I loved Ayumi-chan. I loved her so much.

"So? When do you get out of here? It must be boring..." Ayano stated.

"The doctor said I can get out in 2 days."

"Great! So the day after tommorow you will play with us again!" Ren cheered.

"Yeah." I smiled.

"Lapis onee-chan I missed you so much. I am glad you are fine now." Ayumi sniffed. I wiped the tears off her face.

"We should let Lapis rest for now. You two will get to see her Saturday."

"Yeah get a good rest so that we can have a lot of fun again Lapis nee-san."

"I will!"

Ayumi didn't want to let go of me. I could feel it. I wouldn't mind her staying here until I get back. But I wasn't sure if Ayano would agree with it.

"Ayumi, let her sleep." Ayano ordered.

"Actually I don't mind her company." I stated.

"Are you sure Lapis?" Ayano asked with a confused look.

"Yeah, it's okay with me. If she want she can stay here."

Ayumi looked at me.

"Lapis onee-chan. I think it's better for you to rest. I will see you on Saturday. I will miss you. Take care and get well soon. I love you."

She gave me a kiss on the cheeck and strocked my head. She was such a beautiful and kind person. I hugged her again and gently rubbed her back.

"See you Saturday Ayumi-chan. Take care."

The three left the room.

"I will be right back." Kazuma said as he followed them.

Ayano's POV

I saw his face. He cared about her so much. He would never care about me that much. I suddenly felt someone poking my back. When I turned around I saw his usual dirty smirk.

"What do you want?"

"How did you manage to keep this town safe by yourself?" he asked teasingly.

"You jerk. Don't underestimate me!"

"You probably needed Ren for help, isn't that so?" He looked at Ren while saying that.

"Nii-sama! Don't disrespect Nee-sama! You know how well she can fight! I wont get as strong as her anytime soon! "

"He did accompany me though."

"Anyways. I will take Lapis to the Kannagi mansion on Saturday. You guys don't need to worry about anything. I will manage it all."

"Okay. Bye."

I turned around and walked away. Geez. His strange kindness towards her pissed me off. Why couldn't he be that kind to me? Jerk!

Okay there was a tad of romance between Lapis and Kazuma in this one. There will be more Kazuma x Lapis stuff in the next chap! Pls review!